HMY Britannia, Royal yacht and museum ship at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Royal Yacht Britannia stretches 126 meters in length across five decks, featuring state apartments, crew quarters and an engine room for visitors to explore.
From 1953 to 1997, the Royal Yacht Britannia sailed more than one million nautical miles, visiting 135 countries during 968 official voyages for Queen Elizabeth II.
The vessel maintains original furnishings in the state dining room, drawing room, and royal bedrooms, displaying the royal family's maritime lifestyle over four decades.
The Royal Yacht Britannia requires advance booking for tours, with adult tickets priced at £19.50 and audio guides included in eight different languages.
A Rolls-Royce Phantom V remains permanently stored in the onboard garage, transported between ports during state visits to carry royal passengers on land.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: January 1, 1953
Capacity: 250
Length: 126 m
Width: 17 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Address: Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ
Opening Hours: November-December,January-March 10:00-17:00; April-August 09:30-18:00; September 10:00-18:00; October 10:00-17:30
Website: https://royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.98213,-3.17730
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:02
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