The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets
Step aboard this nautical Royal Residence based in Edinburgh that sailed the seas for over 40 years
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Highlights
- Tour The Royal Yacht Britannia, an on-water Royal residence for more than 40 years, which has taken the Royal Family on almost 1000 states visits, sailing for more than 1 million nautical miles.
- Discover the five decks of this, the last Royal Yacht home not only to monarchs, but to 220 Yachtsmen who served on board.
- Explore and learn the stories about both the Admiral and the Crew Quarters, the Royal Deck Tearoom, the State Apartments and the Bridge.
What's included
- Entry to attraction
- Complimentary audio guided tour
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Children under the age of 5 get free entrance to the attraction.
- Buggies are welcomed on board Britannia, but they must be max 670mm wide.
- Baby changing facilities are available in the Visitor Centre and on board.
Accessibility information
- Assistance dogs (including guide or hearing dogs) are welcome with an ID Badge.
- Britannia is classed as Category 1, the highest level for wheelchair access without assistance, but due to the nature of the ship, wheelchairs must be no wider than 670mm.
- Wheelchairs can be hired free of charge from the Visitor Centre on the day.
- Tablets are available with the Britannia tour in British and American Sign Language.
- There are lifts and ramps to each of the five decks.
- There is seating along the tour route.
The Royal Yacht Britannia ticket restrictions
- This product is non-refundable and non-amendable.
Additional information
- The audio tour is available in over 30 languages.
- Audio handset is available in English for the visually impaired and a tour script is available in English Braille.
The Royal Yacht Britannia ticket can be used within 1 year of purchase.
Regular opening hours are:
- January- March: 10:00 am to 5:00pm (last admission: 3:00pm)
- April – August: 9:30am to 6:00pm (last admission: 4:00pm)
- September : 10:00am to 6:00pm (last admission: 4:00pm)
- October: 10:00am to 5:30pm (last admission: 3:30pm)
- November – December: 10:00am to 5:00pm (last admission: 3:00pm, except on 24 December, when the last admission is at 2:30pm)
Closure dates
- 25 - 28 June
- 25 December
- 1 January
How to get there
- Address: Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ, Scotland.
- Closest train station: Edinburgh Waverley, 2.3 miles.
- Lothian Bus services from Edinburgh city centre are 10, 16, 34 or 35 and Edinburgh trams run from Edinburgh Airport through the city centre and down to Leith. To visit Britannia get off the tram at stop Ocean Terminal.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Royal Yacht Britannia.
