Royal Yacht Britannia Still Breaking Records

She may no longer sail the seven seas but one of the worlds most loved Superyachts is still breaking records.


The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh announced today that it had broken its own record, achieving the highest quality assurance score ever awarded to a Scottish visitor attraction. 


The award-winning attraction achieved an impressive 95.85% when it was assessed by Scotland’s national tourist board, VisitScotland, making Britannia officially the best attraction in Scotland.


This is the tenth year in a row that the Royal Yacht has retained its five star status which is a reflection of the emphasis placed on ensuring that all visitors have an experience to remember.

An unforgettable attraction for day visitors, as well as a prestigious corporate events venue by night, Britannia is regarded as one of Edinburgh’s ‘must see’ attractions. This year sees the Royal Yacht welcoming over 275,000 visitors, an increase of 12% on the previous year.



Situated in Edinburgh’s historic port of Leith, visitors from around the world enjoy five magnificent decks with an audio tour in 22 languages, including:

  • Russian
  • Polish
  • Czech
  • Mandarin

Highlights of the visitor experience include

  • State Dining Room
  • Queen’s Bedroom
  • Engine Room
  • Royal Deck Tea Room