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Tesco vouchers to get entry & jump queue too! Fantastic. Bus from city centre - easy

We went to Edinburgh over Easter weekend which also happened to be my husband's birthday and found that you could get entry for Royal Yatch Britannia using Tesco Clubcard vouchers. Saves a bit of money for other things to visit! You also get to jump the queue when you have vouchers as well. We arrived in time for opening, we caught a bus either number 22 or 35 from Princes Street near train station and tourist information centre - ask in there if unsure where to catch it from, then just go to the end of the route and get off at the shopping centre, go inside here and it is upstairs. This is quite a big shopping centre with plenty of shops and eating places so nice to spend time to wander round here too. The buses want exact change, it is £1.60 per adult single so £3.20 for 2 each way or if you think you will be using a bus more than once in a day there is a rover ticket. We were one of the first people to get on board and you are given safety talk and also audio guides and then allowed to get on. It is just fantastic to see around this majnificant Royal Yatch although to think it hasnt been that long since it has stopped being used it seems quite dated. We decided to have clotted cream scone & tea in the tea rooms at the top of the Yatch which was really lovely. We were quite lucky that it wasnt too busy when we arrived as we were first thing in morning although I think a lot of people must of gone round it a lot quicker than we did as we were one of the first to get on board yet the tea room had a lot of people in it. It was getting full by the time we left and it appeared that people in larger groups were having to queue to get a table when one became free. I am not sure is it possible to pre-book a table especially if there is a group of you. The price for the clotted cream and jam and scone & tea was reasonable and it was lovely to be sitting there drinking from china cup & saucer and have cream scone on the Royal Yatch Britannia, not something you get to do every day is it! We didnt use our serviettes and kept them as souveneirs as they are printed with Royal Yatch Britannia, I know they just paper serviettes but they were selling packs of these in the shop and they were quite expensive when we went through after leaving the Yatch. In fact there wasnt much small things that were cheap to buy in the shop. Spend the time and go round it thoroughly and listen to the audio guide so you know what you are looking at and hearing tales of things. It just brings it all to life.

Thank you for visiting Britannia. It certainly sounds like you enjoyed your tour of the five decks. You can indeed use Tesco Days Out Vouchers for admission. Simply bring them to our Reception on the second floor of Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre and exchange them for a boarding pass. Our Tea Room team will be delighted that you also enjoyed your tea and scones on board. For the information of others, unfortunately, tables cannot be pre-booked in our Tea Room but are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review.

Took Bus 35 to Marina Ocean Terminal and entrance to Britannia is though a shopping Mall - all levels accessible by stairs and lifts. Nice to see Bridge and rooms used by Royalty. Nice views and service in Royal Deck Cafe/Restaurant - busy 12-2 pm, go after 2 for more choice of tables - reasonable choice of food, sandwiches and drinks, etc. Well worth the visit

Thank you for visiting Britannia. It’s great to learn that you had such an excellent tour of the five decks. As you mention, we do tend to be quieter in the morning between 9:30 and 11am and then again after 2pm. Thank you for your review.

We arrived at the Ocean Terminal on a Majestic hop on, hop off open top bus from Edinburgh. From where we were dropped off it wasn’t immediately obvious the way to the yacht but eventually having walked through and up two floors in the nearby shopping Mall we came to the entrance to HMY Britannia. The entrance fee is very reasonable (especially as it covers a full year) and includes an excellent audio tour which allows you to move at your own pace. The tour through the yacht has been well thought out starting at the upper level and working your way down to the engine room level by external stairs, for the less able there are lifts. The tour gives a fascinating insight into royal and non-royal life aboard the yacht. It was busy the day we visited but the layout was such that there never seemed to be too many queues. The staff were very friendly and at one place on the sun deck a staff member was helping tourists take pictures.

Thank you for visiting Britannia. We are delighted to learn that you found the tour to be so fascinating and will pass on your kind words to all of our staff. As you mention, they are always delighted to take photographs for you or answer any questions that you might have. Many thanks for your review.

Part way round our tour of the Royal Yacht we came across the Royal Deck restaurant. When we arrived there were a few tables free but when we left the queue to be seated was out of the restaurant door, so allow yourself plenty of time. There is a variety of food on offer but we opted for soup, sandwiches and drinks. The staff were very friendly and helpful and our food arrived very quickly after ordering. The cost is no more than I would expect to pay in any other comparable attraction. Remember to save your serviette as a memento of the visit.

We enjoyed this attraction very much. There is an audio guide included in the ticket price which is very informative. The history of the yacht is very interesting and being able to walk around it was great fun. It makes a change from the palaces and castles. Definitely worth a visit.

We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your time on board and found the tour to be so worthwhile. Many thanks for visiting and for your lovely review!

The Royal Yacht Britannia is well worth a visit. It's not far from Edinburgh city centre - a short £1.60 bus trip, or free parking for those travelling by car. The tour is very comprehensive and I love that you can stop and have a rest any time. It is wheelchair and pushchair friendly too. Very important for us as we had a bulky pram. We spent 3 hours on board, and that included a snack break. I loved seeing the Royal apartments, the function rooms, the crew areas, the mess rooms and the engine room. Even my husband, who was less than enthusiastic about going, thoroughly enjoyed it. Although he wishes more of the engine room and inner workings were viewable. The charity do an amazing job preserving a little piece of history. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the obligatory gift shop is packed full of little souvenirs you can buy to remind you of your visit. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh, we loved it!

Thank you for visiting Britannia. It sounds like you really loved your tour of the five decks! As you mention, the tour is highly accessible for both pushchairs and wheelchairs. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for your very kind recommendation!

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Royal Yacht Britannia used to be Queen Elizabeth’s Palace on Water and is now Scotland’s most popular tourist attraction. 

Known by many names such as Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth’s Yacht ,  HMY Britannia, etc., this Yacht was in the Queen’s service for 44 years and sailed more than a million miles worldwide. 

It is a perfect opportunity to see how the British Queen lived when traveling with other Kings and Queens, World leaders, and celebrities. 

This article shares everything you must know before booking your tickets for the Royal Yacht Britannia tour.

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Here is a quick video on what visitors can expect inside Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia.

Your Royal Britannia tour starts from the Visitor Centre, on the second floor of Ocean Terminal, where you get the historical background about the Royal Family and Yachtsmen.

You then pick up the audio guide, which is part of the entry ticket, and board Queen Elizabeth’s Yacht and explore five fascinating decks.

Highlights on the Yacht’s Royal side are the Sun Lounge, the State Dining Room, and The Queen’s Bedroom.

On the ship’s operational side, you get to see the Crew’s Quarters, the Engine Room, the laundry, etc.

More than 95% of the exhibits you will see during your tour are original and are taken on loan from The Royal Collection.

If you prefer, you can also visit the Royal Deck Tea Room.

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Royal Yacht Britannia tickets

This entry ticket gets you complete access to the Royal ship that’s now berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith.

Visitors can explore all five decks at a leisurely pace even as they take in the public and private lives of the British Royal Family.

This ticket also includes the complimentary audio guide. 

Adult ticket (18+ years): 18.50 pounds Child ticket (5 to 17 years): 9.25 Pounds  Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): 50 Pounds Infant ticket (under 5 years): Free entry

This combo is known as the 48-hour Royal Edinburgh Ticket and is a real money saver. 

If you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time, we highly recommend this Royal attractions combo. 

This ticket gets you to access three of the best attractions in the city:

• Royal Yacht Britannia
• Edinburgh Castle
• Palace of Holyroodhouse

And to top it all, you also get unlimited travel for 48 hours on three of Edinburgh’s hop-on-hop-off bus tours. 

Address:  Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, United Kingdom. Get Directions

The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, just 2 miles from the City Centre.

Britannia’s Visitor Centre is on the second floor of Ocean Terminal, just 15 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh City Centre.

Ocean Terminal is soon going to be  re-branded  as Porta. 

There are many ways to get to the Royal Yacht. 

If you are coming by train, you must get down at  Edinburgh Waverley .

From outside the station, you can take a taxi to cover the 3.7 kms (2.3 miles) to Ocean Terminal. 

From the Waverly station, you can also take bus No. 22 and 34.

You must board the buses at  Princess Street (Stop PN) , and after 24 minutes and 27 stops, get down at  Ocean Terminal (Stop OF) .

There is a bus from the Station, every 15 minutes.

Lothian Bus services  run three buses – Bus No. 11, 22, and 35 – from Edinburgh City Centre to Ocean Terminal. 

You can purchase tickets on the bus by presenting the correct change or from the  Lothian Buses app .

A single journey on a Lothian Bus costs 1.70 Pounds. 

If you use Satnav, use the postcode EH6 6JJ. 

Else, open Google Maps to get  directions to Ocean Terminal .

If you prefer a taxi, we recommend  Uber ,  Central Taxis , or  City Cabs .

Car Parking

Royal Yacht Britannia offers free parking at Ocean Terminal.

Blue Car Park on Level E is closest to the tourist attraction’s Visitor Centre. 

This part of the Park also has spaces for Blue Badge holders. 

If you reach by foot, taxi, or bus, access to Royal Britannia is from the Ocean Terminal Shopping Center’s main entrance on the ground floor. 

You must take a lift to the 2nd floor of Ocean Terminal and walk towards the building’s East end.

You will first spot Debenhams and then HMY Britannia’s Visitor Center entrance.  Even though you can book tickets at the venue (the ticket desk is to the left of the visitor center entrance), it is better to  buy them online , much in advance, to avoid last-minute disappointment. 

During the peak months of April to October, Royal Yacht Britannia opens at 9.30 am, and the last entry is at 4.30 pm. 

The rest of the year, the Royal Yacht opens at 10 am, and the last entry is allowed till 3.30 pm. 

The last admission on 24 December is at 2.30 pm, and on 31 December it is at 3 pm. 

Royal Yacht Britannia is closed on 25 December and 1 January.

Royal Yacht Britannia tour

The Royal Yacht Britannia   tours are a perfect way to feel like a celebrity for a few hours. 

In this section, we share a few things you must know before you book your tour of the Royal ship. 

No, tours of HMY Britannia don’t start at a stipulated time. 

When you book your tickets, you only select the ‘date.’ 

On the day of your visit, reach the Royal ship between their opening hours to start exploring.

Her Majesty’s Yacht doesn’t offer guided tours. 

However, every ticket comes with an audio guide to walk around and tour the ship yourself.

Kids get their own version of the audio guide. 

You need at least two hours to explore Royal Yacht Britannia to satisfaction. 

However, if you plan to visit the Royal Deck Tea Room, you must factor in another 30 to 60 minutes. 

Visits during July and August tend to take longer because of the crowd. 

Kids up to four years get the maximum discounts at Britannia, Edinburgh – they get in for free. 

On the adult ticket price of 17 Pounds, children aged 5 to 17 years get almost 50% discount and pay only 8.75 Pounds.

Seniors who are 60+ and students with valid educational ID cards get a 2 Pound reduction on the full ticket.

People in the Armed Forces (with valid ID) can also claim the reduced price of 8.75 Pounds. 

However, this Armed Forces discount is available only at the Britannia ticket office.

Every Britannia Yacht entry ticket comes with a complimentary audio guide.

While receiving the audio guides at the Handset Desk, you can ask for straps to wear the audio guides around the neck. Headphones are also available.

Kids can opt for the children’s version of the audio guide.

The audio tour is available in 30 languages; English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Russian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Korean, Japanese, Urdu, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, Cantonese, Punjabi, Portuguese-Brazilian, Welsh, Romanian and Gaelic. 

Besides the audio guide, visitor guides are also available through the tour route to help if you have questions.

Royal Yacht Britannia afternoon tea

The Royal Deck Tea Room is on board Britannia and tables are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

It is a perfect restaurant to enjoy freshly prepared food and stunning views of the harbor. 

The menu includes specialty coffees, cocktails, tasty soups, sandwiches, cakes, scones, etc.  Download Menu

The Royal Deck Tea Room has 35 tables and can seat 133 people.

During the peak months of April to October, the Royal Deck Team Room opens at 11 am, and the last admission is at 3.30 pm. 

January to March: Opens at 11 am, last admission at 3.30 pm

November to December: Opens at 10.30 pm, last admission at 3.45 pm

Royal Yacht Britannia interiors

Many tourists wonder what’s inside the Royal Yacht before they book their tickets. 

Some out of curiosity and some to know if a visit to Royal Yacht Britannia is worth it. 

We list below some of the highlights of this Palace on water. 

State Apartments

The State Apartments are the collection of rooms where the Royals lived or entertained their guests. 

The Royal family relaxed in the State Drawing Room whenever they traveled together. 

It also acted as a reception room for up to 250 guests. 

The Verandah Deck was a private space for the Royals, where they could sunbathe or enjoy quoits or deck hockey. 

This area of the ship also had a collapsible swimming pool for the Royal Family to splash around if they wanted.

The Sun Lounge was one of the Queen’s favorite rooms onboard HMY Brittania. 

The beautiful teak-lined room was a designated family room and offered a lot of privacy from the rest of the ship.

This massive dining room onboard Britannia has played host to the world’s most influential people, such as Nelson Mandela, Sir Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, etc. 

With its white paneled walls adorned with gifts received during State visits, this room represents ultimate luxury. 

The Engine Room is a testament to British marine engineering skills because, until the ship got decommissioned in 1997, everything was working fine. 

This room is full of gleaming brass, chrome, and white enamel with the ‘heavy stuff’ under the hood pumping 12,000 horsepower, which would help Britannia and her four-bladed propellers to a maximum of 22.5 knots.  

Eight men operated the Engine Room, Boiler Room, and associated machinery rooms.

The 240 Officers and Yachtsmen on board Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia sometimes had to change their uniforms up to six times a day. 

This is why it was the only ship in the Royal Navy to have a laundry service permanently on board. 

The laundry machines, dryers, and steam presses on the ship worked non-stop, and sometimes the temperature even went up to 48 degrees Celcius (118 degrees Fahrenheit)

The Admiral was responsible for Royal Yacht Britannia’s safe functioning and commanded the 19 officers and 220 Yachtsmen who operated the ship.

He worked, entertained, and often ate (he couldn’t join the other officers in their mess unless invited) in the Admiral’s Cabin. Image: Royalyachtbritannia.co.uk  

The Bridge was HMY Britannia’s center of command and control on all her journeys. 

From here, the officers reporting into the Admiral navigated, passed orders, recorded the logbooks, etc.

Back then, all Royal Navy ships had a Navy, Army, and Air Force Institute shop, known as the NAAFI. 

The crew members and the officers would shop for their daily needs, such as toothpaste, shaving creams, magazines, etc. in this shop. 

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Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia in beautiful Edinburgh! Launched in 1953, the Royal Yacht has served the Royal Family, travelling more than a million nautical miles to become one of the most famous ships in the world. To Queen Elizabeth II, Britannia provided the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays. Britannia is now a five star visitor attraction with State Apartments where Queen Elizabth II welcomed guests including Sir Winston Churchill, the NAAFI, the Engine Room, and a Royal Deck Tearoom too. Visit Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Attraction, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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Tesco vouchers to get entry & jump queue too! Fantastic. Bus from city centre - easy

We went to Edinburgh over Easter weekend which also happened to be my husband's birthday and found that you could get entry for Royal Yatch Britannia using Tesco Clubcard vouchers. Saves a bit of money for other things to visit! You also get to jump the queue when you have vouchers as well. We arrived in time for opening, we caught a bus either number 22 or 35 from Princes Street near train station and tourist information centre - ask in there if unsure where to catch it from, then just go to the end of the route and get off at the shopping centre, go inside here and it is upstairs. This is quite a big shopping centre with plenty of shops and eating places so nice to spend time to wander round here too. The buses want exact change, it is £1.60 per adult single so £3.20 for 2 each way or if you think you will be using a bus more than once in a day there is a rover ticket. We were one of the first people to get on board and you are given safety talk and also audio guides and then allowed to get on. It is just fantastic to see around this majnificant Royal Yatch although to think it hasnt been that long since it has stopped being used it seems quite dated. We decided to have clotted cream scone & tea in the tea rooms at the top of the Yatch which was really lovely. We were quite lucky that it wasnt too busy when we arrived as we were first thing in morning although I think a lot of people must of gone round it a lot quicker than we did as we were one of the first to get on board yet the tea room had a lot of people in it. It was getting full by the time we left and it appeared that people in larger groups were having to queue to get a table when one became free. I am not sure is it possible to pre-book a table especially if there is a group of you. The price for the clotted cream and jam and scone & tea was reasonable and it was lovely to be sitting there drinking from china cup & saucer and have cream scone on the Royal Yatch Britannia, not something you get to do every day is it! We didnt use our serviettes and kept them as souveneirs as they are printed with Royal Yatch Britannia, I know they just paper serviettes but they were selling packs of these in the shop and they were quite expensive when we went through after leaving the Yatch. In fact there wasnt much small things that were cheap to buy in the shop. Spend the time and go round it thoroughly and listen to the audio guide so you know what you are looking at and hearing tales of things. It just brings it all to life.

Thank you for visiting Britannia. It certainly sounds like you enjoyed your tour of the five decks. You can indeed use Tesco Days Out Vouchers for admission. Simply bring them to our Reception on the second floor of Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre and exchange them for a boarding pass. Our Tea Room team will be delighted that you also enjoyed your tea and scones on board. For the information of others, unfortunately, tables cannot be pre-booked in our Tea Room but are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review.

Took Bus 35 to Marina Ocean Terminal and entrance to Britannia is though a shopping Mall - all levels accessible by stairs and lifts. Nice to see Bridge and rooms used by Royalty. Nice views and service in Royal Deck Cafe/Restaurant - busy 12-2 pm, go after 2 for more choice of tables - reasonable choice of food, sandwiches and drinks, etc. Well worth the visit

Thank you for visiting Britannia. It’s great to learn that you had such an excellent tour of the five decks. As you mention, we do tend to be quieter in the morning between 9:30 and 11am and then again after 2pm. Thank you for your review.

We arrived at the Ocean Terminal on a Majestic hop on, hop off open top bus from Edinburgh. From where we were dropped off it wasn’t immediately obvious the way to the yacht but eventually having walked through and up two floors in the nearby shopping Mall we came to the entrance to HMY Britannia. The entrance fee is very reasonable (especially as it covers a full year) and includes an excellent audio tour which allows you to move at your own pace. The tour through the yacht has been well thought out starting at the upper level and working your way down to the engine room level by external stairs, for the less able there are lifts. The tour gives a fascinating insight into royal and non-royal life aboard the yacht. It was busy the day we visited but the layout was such that there never seemed to be too many queues. The staff were very friendly and at one place on the sun deck a staff member was helping tourists take pictures.

Thank you for visiting Britannia. We are delighted to learn that you found the tour to be so fascinating and will pass on your kind words to all of our staff. As you mention, they are always delighted to take photographs for you or answer any questions that you might have. Many thanks for your review.

Part way round our tour of the Royal Yacht we came across the Royal Deck restaurant. When we arrived there were a few tables free but when we left the queue to be seated was out of the restaurant door, so allow yourself plenty of time. There is a variety of food on offer but we opted for soup, sandwiches and drinks. The staff were very friendly and helpful and our food arrived very quickly after ordering. The cost is no more than I would expect to pay in any other comparable attraction. Remember to save your serviette as a memento of the visit.

We enjoyed this attraction very much. There is an audio guide included in the ticket price which is very informative. The history of the yacht is very interesting and being able to walk around it was great fun. It makes a change from the palaces and castles. Definitely worth a visit.

We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your time on board and found the tour to be so worthwhile. Many thanks for visiting and for your lovely review!

The Royal Yacht Britannia is well worth a visit. It's not far from Edinburgh city centre - a short £1.60 bus trip, or free parking for those travelling by car. The tour is very comprehensive and I love that you can stop and have a rest any time. It is wheelchair and pushchair friendly too. Very important for us as we had a bulky pram. We spent 3 hours on board, and that included a snack break. I loved seeing the Royal apartments, the function rooms, the crew areas, the mess rooms and the engine room. Even my husband, who was less than enthusiastic about going, thoroughly enjoyed it. Although he wishes more of the engine room and inner workings were viewable. The charity do an amazing job preserving a little piece of history. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the obligatory gift shop is packed full of little souvenirs you can buy to remind you of your visit. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh, we loved it!

Thank you for visiting Britannia. It sounds like you really loved your tour of the five decks! As you mention, the tour is highly accessible for both pushchairs and wheelchairs. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for your very kind recommendation!

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We got our tickets through exchanging Tesco club card vouchers. We had a great day and my daughter found it really interesting. We had tea and scones in the cafe which was nice, very busy so there was a wait for a table. A lovely family day out.

It’s wonderful to learn that you had a lovely family day out on board. Our Tea Room team will be very glad that you enjoyed your scones too. Many thanks for visiting and for taking the time to leave a review.

I really enjoyed this tour and at a reasonable price. Very efficient process through to getting your audio guide. You then went at your own pace around the yacht. Great insight into life on board for both the Royals and crew. Lovely photos displayed. Well worth a visit.

Thank you for visiting and for letting us know that you had such a lovely time on board. We are very glad that the tour gave you a great insight into life on board for the Royal Family.

A very interesting visit on board the Royal Yacht which was like stepping back in time with the boat having changed very little since the 1950`s. Great to view so many rooms including the ratings quarters. A real shame this boat is not sailing around the world any more however it was a privilege to have walked the corridors where so many members of the Royal family , presidents , prime ministers , royal family's and heads of states from other countries had been before.

It’s great to learn that you found the tour to be really interesting. As you mention, many of our visitors say that it seems as if The Queen has just stepped off board. Thank you for your review.

We had a great time on this tour. It was really interesting. Make sure to have lunch or tea in the cafe. It was unexpectedly nice!

We are delighted to learn that Britannia was your favourite attraction. Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to leave a review.

A truly interesting visit to "The Royal Yacht" sadly decommissioned for political reasons. Audio handsets are great for all details throughout the visit. The tea room was good value, but would have loved to have been able to purchase a a special bottle of beer to take home. Don't go past the fudge shop without trying and buying, wonderful quality.

Thank you for visiting Britannia. We are very pleased to learn that you enjoyed your tour and stop off in our Royal Deck Tea Room. For the information of others, our Bloodhound beer is available for purchase in our Gift shop located at the end of your tour. Many thanks for your review.

This tour surpassed expectations - we were very impressed. The audio sets meant you could explore the yacht at your own pace and the detail given was fascinating. The majority of the yacht was available to those on the tour and the well managed route meant you got to experience everything on show. Would highly recommend this to anybody visiting Edinburgh.

Thank you for visiting and for letting us know that you were really impressed by the tour. As you mention, the majority of the five decks are on show. Many thanks for your review and very kind recommendation.

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The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ

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Britannia will be closed 11-23 March and 25-28 June due to the redevelopment of Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre

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Due to upcoming construction work at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre , Britannia will be closed 11 - 23 March and 25-28 June.

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Fingal Hotel

Get away from the everyday aboard Britannia’s sister ship, Fingal.  Extend your visit with a stay in one of Fingal’s luxurious cabins, your own oasis by the sea. 

AA Hotel of the Year Scotland, AA five-star hotel and 2 AA Rosettes

Learn more: fingal.co.uk