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
- SFFebruary 2026
We visited the Royal Yacht Britannia and honestly loved it. It was absolutely worth the ticket price. The ticket includes a free audio headset, and each section is only about 1–2 minutes long, which makes it really easy and enjoyable to follow without getting bored. There were some photos of the Royal Family that I had never seen before, which made the experience feel even more special. Everything was well organised and easy to explore at your own pace. I’d definitely recommend having afternoon tea on the deck. We went for cake and wine and it was such a nice treat. The price was very reasonable and the cake slice was huge. I can imagine the view would be amazing in summer. It was a bit windy when we went, but still lovely. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We went for the last entry of the day, so it was quite quiet, and they kindly offered to take lots of photos of us around the yacht. They were also very helpful whenever we had questions. I genuinely think it’s worth a visit for anyone going to Edinburgh. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip.
- Melinda Barthel (NotJustAMum)February 2026
We visited the royal yacht Britannia using a family ticket. The tour is well organized even though it's a self led tour. You get an audio guide that walks you through the various parts in an informative and timely way. A few places can get a bit congested so just be patient and wait it out. Not sure if this works in the summer but certainly worked in the February half term. The audio guides are tailored for both adults and children. Unfortunately we didn't have the opportunity to visit the tea room due to time constraints on our personal schedule so I can't comment. I would highly recommend it as a family day out. For colder months you need a coat as it can get quite cold and breezy as the yacht is on the water. It was great getting to see a little more into the royal family and the British navy. If you're around take some time to visit.
