The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia (Ocean Terminal, Leith)

The Queen's yacht for 44 years, five decks from bedroom to engine room

Hours

Apr–Oct 9:30am–6pm (last entry 4pm); Nov–Mar 10am–5pm (last entry 3pm). Closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan (official)

Tickets

Apr–Oct adult £23 online / £25 door / £27 flexible; ages 7–15, 16–21 and students £11.50; 6 and under free. Nov–Mar adult £22/£24/£26 (official, 2026)

Address

Beside Ocean Terminal mall in Leith, north of the centre; entrance on the mall's second floor

From 1953 to 1997 this ship carried Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family around the world. Now berthed in Leith, it's toured with an audio guide from the bridge down through five decks: the state dining room, the surprisingly modest royal bedrooms, the gleaming engine room and the cramped crew bunks. Ending with scones in the deck tearoom, looking out over the water, is the done thing.