The Royal Yacht Britannia, Exclusive Hire
Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ -
From
£4800 min spend
Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
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
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 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
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Tea
Public transport
Location
Reviews
corey glab
May 2025A complete self guided tour of the ship, top to bottom. An excellent audio tour device is included. An excellent opportunity to see how the Royal family of the United Kingdom lived in the ship. We were fortunate to visit during the week when former crewmen were, as volunteers, performing maintenance on the ship. Their personal stories were the most insightful and interesting part of the visit.
M Hurst
April 2025Well this surpassed our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed the visit and even had an impromptu cream tea, which was delicious. Access to so many areas and a true insight to how it was maintained and run by the many staff and sailors. Plus fascinating to see where and how the Queen and her family enjoyed this beloved yacht. Also had fun counting the Easter Corgis and got a special badge for getting it correct ☺️ Worth every penny and highly recommend.
Robby Allen
May 2025What a wonderful experience! It's a time capsule of grandure and family. It's a self guided tour using a handset. Push relevant the number and listen. It's incredibly interesting and sometimes amusing. The staff from start to finish were courteous and helpful. There are lifts and ramps everywhere so accessibility is brilliant. Gift shop at the end had some very nice thing, and although not cheap, it wasn't break the bank either. The tea shop on board was excellent. Staff were amazing and the food was delicious! Can't recommend this Yacht highly enough. The people who are keeping her tip top condition are a credit to the profession.
JuJu
March 2025Loved this visit. There is so much to see and a great experience of how our royal family travelled. A well organised route to take, we didn't use the tea room, but it did smell nice, helped you imagine what tea would have been like. Wasn't overcrowded, and I loved feeling like the captain of such a magnificent yacht. I decided against the audio as I love to read more and take in the images. My wife loved the audio. Overall a lovely day had.
RithuTheExplorer Vlog
June 2025Beautifully preserved and full of charm, the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh is a rare glimpse into royal life at sea. Each deck feels like walking through history—with elegant rooms, polished brass, and lovely little details that show how the royal family lived and entertained. The audio guide is excellent, and the tearoom on board is a treat. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in Edinburgh.
