The elegant Royal Yacht Britannia - the former royal yacht of the British monarchy - is permanently berthed in the historic Port of Leith in Edinburgh. And it’s open for visitors, writes Marian McGuinness With several hours to spare before boarding my cruise ship in Edinburgh’s historic port of Leith, I spotted the nearby Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. Perfect for a stroll and a snack.
That was, until I saw the elegant, gold-rimmed, red, white and blue ship berthed alongside. It was The Royal Yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth II’s floating palace. Serendipity had given me a pre-departure gift.
Luggage free, I buy my boarding pass and audio guide at the Ocean Terminal’s Visitor’s Centre. READ MORE: The world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and 7 pools and covers 4 city blocks.
