Is The Royal Yacht Britannia worth visiting?
Britannia is an incredibly beautiful ship and is superbly preserved. The self guided tour is not rushed and gives plenty of time to explore nearly all of the ship and adsorb the history of the Royal family. You need to allow about 2 hours to do it justice.
What happened to Brittania?
Now retired from royal service, Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a popular visitor attraction with over 300,000 visits each year.
How much does it cost to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia?
Tickets & Prices
| 2021 Prices (free audio guide in 30 languages included) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £17.00 |
| Concession (Students & 60+ with ID) | £15.00 |
| Child (aged 5-17) | £8.75 |
| Child (under 5) | FREE |
Who owns The Royal Yacht Britannia?
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust
Britannia is owned and cared for by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.
Can you stay on the Royal Yacht Britannia?
There is no hotel accommodation on The Royal Yacht Britannia. Our sister ship, Fingal Hotel, offers 23 luxurious cabins, inspired by Fingal’s rich maritime heritage and named after Stevenson Lighthouses. Fingal Hotel is now permanently berthed just moments away from Britannia in the historic Port of Leith.
Do the Royal Family still have a Royal Yacht?
In 1997 HMY Britannia was decommissioned and not replaced. Since 1998, following a successful national tender process, the Royal Yacht Britannia has been berthed permanently at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh. There are currently no British royal yachts, although MV Hebridean Princess has been used by the Royal Family.
Why was the Royal Yacht Britannia retired?
On 23 June 1994, John Major’s Government announced there would be no refit for HMY Britannia as the costs would be too great. After a long and successful career spanning 44 years and travelling over 1 million miles around the globe, it was announced that the last Royal Yacht was to be decommissioned.
Where is Royal Yacht Britannia berthed?
Leith Port
In 1997, after over 40 years of service, the vessel was decommissioned and is now berthed at Leith Port where curious visitors can explore the majestic Britannia.
Did The Royal Yacht Britannia make money?
THE FIRST DAY AT SEA The Overseas Trade Board estimated that £3 billion was made for the Exchequer as a result of commercial days on Britannia between 1991 and 1995 alone.
Why was Royal Britannia decommissioned?
How long do people spend at Royal Yacht Britannia?
How long is a typical tour of Britannia? We recommend you allow 2 hours for your visit. Please allow longer if you wish to visit our stunning Royal Deck Tea Room.
How long does it take to go around the Royal Yacht Britannia?
1.5-2 hours
We would recommend 1.5-2 hours to tour The Royal Yacht Britannia with additional time if you wish to visit our Royal Deck Tea Room.