The Royal Yacht Britannia: Worth a Visit?
Is the Royal Yacht Britannia worth a visit? Step aboard! The Late Queen’s former floating palace and experience this iconic 5 star attraction for yourself. Rated Scotland’s Best Attraction for 12 years running and in TripAdvisor’s UK Top 10 for the last 5 years, Britannia is one of the most famous ships in the world. Sailing a million miles on a thousand official visits, during 40 years in service, the Royal Yacht played host to glittering state banquets and official receptions, but was also home to the Royal Family and crew of 220 Royal Yachtsmen.
But is she worth a visit?
History buffs will be interested to know that Britannia was built in 1953, just in time for The Queen’s coronation. She cost £6.2 million to build (the equivalent of £120 million today) and was decommissioned in 1997 after 44 years of active service.
During her time as a royal vessel, she played host to numerous dignitaries including Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe and The Beatles.
The Queen and Prince Philip spent every Christmas on board Britannia along with their children and grandchildren – often sailing to warmer climes such as Gibraltar for the Christmas period.
In 1982, The Prince & Princess of Wales brought their newborn baby Prince William home from hospital to meet his grandparents on board Britannia.
Nowadays, she operates as a five-star visitor attraction and restaurant docked permanently in Edinburgh‘s historic Leith harbour.
Visitors can explore all five decks as well as enjoy afternoon tea or lunch served in one of Britannia’s former State rooms whilst enjoying magnificent views across Edinburgh’s skyline and Firth of Forth.
So is Britannia worth a visit?
We think so! She may not be sailing the seas anymore but she still has plenty of stories to tell – not to mention the best views in Edinburgh!
Ready to start planning that trip to Scotland? Start here!
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