Visit the World’s Best Attraction with Caledonian Travel: Royal Yacht Britannia

The news is in! Tripadvisor has ranked and rated the best tourist attractions worldwide! And guess what… the Royal Yacht in Edinburgh came out as the very best! Forget Burj Khalifa, the Statue of Liberty and the Great Wall of China, instead visit the world’s best in Scotland!

What is the Royal Yacht Britannia?

If you’ve previously enjoyed a coach break to Edinburgh, chances are you’ve already spotted this famous ship. The Royal Yacht Britannia is hard to miss, standing at over 120ft long and weighing more than 5,000 tonnes.

Between 1954 and 1997, the HMY Britannia travelled over a million nautical miles while on duty for the Royal Family, stopping at various ports across the world.

These days, this famous ship is permanently docked at Ocean Terminal in Leith, Edinburgh. The ship opened to the public as a tourist attraction back in October 1998 – allowing everyone to get a sight of the royal treatment.

It’s been noted that over 300,000 tourists visit the museum every year. Already a very impressive number, but that number will surely only increase now that it’s officially rated the best attraction in the world by Tripadvisor.

Coach Breaks to Edinburgh with Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

So how do you get to see the Royal Yacht Britannia for yourself? That’s easy! Book our Edinburgh, The Kelpies & Royal Yacht Britannia break. We make it easy for you to enjoy this (very) highly rated attraction, with all your inbound, outbound, and excursion travel included in your break.

What Can You See on the Royal Yacht Britannia?

When aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia there’s so much to see. Visitors can get a taste of being the captain of the ship by standing in the Bridge, look at the workings of the vessel in the preserved engine room, and even see which room Queen Elizabeth II called her favourite on board!

While walking around the Royal Yacht Britannia you may even spot that all the clocks are set to 3:01pm, no matter the time. That’s because after its last journey before being decommissioned, the clocks were stopped to commemorate the ship’s history.

Plenty to enjoy on Coach Breaks to Edinburgh

Coach trips to Edinburgh have plenty more to do after you’ve seen the Royal Yacht Britannia. Edinburgh Castle is a favourite attraction for its history and city views.

At the same time, Holyrood Park offers a more rural look at the Scottish capital, with the legendary Royal Mile separating the two.

Or if you want the hustle and bustle of downtown Edinburgh, spend time on Princes Street for plenty of shopping opportunities!

Whether you’re planning a city break to Edinburgh, drawn to royal history, or fancy stepping aboard the world’s best-rated attraction, our coach breaks make it easy to enjoy the Royal Yacht Britannia without the fuss. All you need to do is book your break – and we’ll take care of the rest.