The Royal Yacht Britannia, permanently moored in Leith, has sailed to triple triumph after being named Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ visitor attraction in the UK, and 12th overall in the world 2025/26.
As the world’s only preserved Royal Yacht that visitors can step aboard to explore, over 7.5 million people have experienced Britannia since it opened to visitors in 1998.
This latest recognition from Tripadvisor cements The Royal Yacht Britannia’s reputation as a tourist magnet, as it is the only UK attraction to take that top spot three times.
Chief executive Franck Bruyère said: “This recognition is a true tribute to our wonderful visitors, whose gift of feedback continues to inspire and help us to remain committed to delivering great value for time, raising the bar for what world-class attractions can offer.
“This achievement also belongs to our exceptional crew. Their passion, professionalism, and dedication to constantly delivering unforgettable experiences are the heart of everything we do.
“Every smile, every story, and every detail that delights our valued visitors is thanks to them.”
Taken together, Britannia and the neighbouring floating hotel Fingal are said to offer a ‘rare overlap between heritage, maritime legacy and cutting-edge tourism excellence’, with Fingal selected as the AA’s Hotel of the Year Scotland 2024, and holder of two AA rosettes for its restaurant.
