Edinburgh’s Royal Yacht Britannia named world’s top attraction

Wednesday April 29th 2026

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Royal Yacht Britannia (credit: Marc Millar)

Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh, has been singled out as the ‘Best of the Best’ visitor attraction in the World, Europe and the UK by Tripadvisor.

Reviewers have praised the attraction for the ‘excellent staff, fascinating living history, and love seeing all five decks including the private Royal Quarters, State Apartments, and working areas of the ship’, as well as the engaging sailing exhibition.

The Britannia team aims to ‘make a visit to the Royal Yacht an exceptional experience with a highly accessible tour’. Inclusivity is a priority, with the tour commentary in 42 versions including translated languages, junior audio guide in five languages, British Sign Language/American Sign Language tablet and Braille.

Franck Bruyère, Chief Executive, The Royal Yacht Britannia, said:

“We’re incredibly proud of The Royal Yacht Britannia’s success and wish to thank our visitors for taking the time to share their gift of feedback. Being number one in the world is a tremendous achievement and a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional visitor experience. We remain committed to delivering memorable visits that are considered great value for time and raising the bar for what world-class attractions can offer.”

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