The Royal Yacht Britannia, Exclusive Hire
Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ -
From
£4800 min spend
Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
The Royal Yacht is a truly unique setting for a variety of memorable events. Outstanding intimate dinners, larger banquets and stunning receptions can all be held on board. Step back in time in the beautiful State Apartments where Kings and Queens have dined or choose the stylish and versatile Royal Deck, with magnificent views over the Forth.
Combined or used individually, each is a stunning space perfect for exclusive dining, elegant receptions, product launches, award ceremonies, cocktail parties or dancing; the opportunities are endless.
It is our personal service and meticulous attention to detail that makes an event on the Royal Yacht so exceptional. Days of preparation go into every event held on board and everything is considered from the fresh flowers and outstanding entertainers to gleaming silver cutlery and personalised menus bearing Britannia’s crest. All food, including canapés and petits fours, is freshly prepared in the Royal Galley led by Britannia’s Executive Chef Mark Alston and using the finest ingredients. Each client is assigned an Event Manager who will help with the detailed planning of your event. We will create your event of a lifetime.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 96
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
from £4800 minimum spend/day
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Tea
Public transport
Location
Reviews
- Mini IrwinSeptember 2025
If you’ve watched The Crown, you’ll love this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it and the weather was perfect. I especially loved seeing the space at the front of the ship that had the bar, a record player and well-worn games in the drawer.
- Kim MacRaeAugust 2025
Well organized. The self guided audio tour runs smoothly and each part is not too long. We were happy we did it! Nice trip from the city center to spend some time on the water of Leith. Taking the city bus was very easy. The view, food and drinks were amazing at the tea room. Worth the money.
- Bob IngramAugust 2025
One of the best customer experiences. Obviously can get a bit crowded but take your time, take it all in, listen to the hand held commentary and you'll find there are some "quiet" moments where you can stand or sit and take in everything while all the "rushers" pass you by!!!! Enormous gift shop catering for all tastes. An excellent value for money attraction.
- Carol CheungAugust 2025
I really enjoyed visiting The Royal Yacht Britannia. The whole place is very well presented and gives you a great sense of the history behind this royal yacht. Walking through the different rooms, from the elegant state apartments to the simple crew quarters, you really get to see both sides of life on board. The audio guide and displays are easy to follow, and they make the experience much more engaging. What stood out to me is how well everything has been preserved. It doesn’t feel like just a static museum but more like stepping back in time. You can imagine the royal family traveling on board, but also the crew working hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. As someone from Hong Kong, this visit was extra special. Britannia’s last official voyage was to my city in 1997, and standing here brought back that piece of shared history. It felt meaningful and a little emotional to see it in person after hearing about it for so many years. Overall, it’s definitely worth a visit. Even if you’re not a big history fan, the experience is unique and very memorable.
- IanAugust 2025
Wow! Really surprised by how good this was. Had never thought about viewing this fine ship, but it had been a part of my life years and the opportunity to walk its decks and appreciate its scale and beauty was too good to be missed. The exhibition is really well done. The route and inclusive audio guide gives you an insight into all aspects of it's operation and purpose and it's done in a very relaxed way. I thoroughly recommend this and it's an easy tram ride down from the city.
