A tour of Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Yacht Britannia - Featured in Netflix's The Crown

Take a full tour of the Queen's yacht, Britannia. This magnificent vessel was used by Queen Elizabeth II for over 40 years to travel the world and host state events.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is now a popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland. Visitors can explore every deck and cabin on the ship, including the royal apartments and the engine room. Recently, it was featured on Netflix's show "The Crown."
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[@whatsup5446]

The secret to a blissful marriage is separate bathrooms and bedrooms!

[@petesmith9472]

We’ve always had separate bathrooms…it’s not a luxury, it’s a gift for each other.

[@mallardcutter7209]

That’s absolutely true !

[@yodudeHQ]

Apparently it’s a lot more common than a lot of people think, especially amongst the upper classes

[@bl7355]

There is a lot to be said for this, particularly for shift workers 😄

[@TommyNewnes]

That is a pretty common royal thing for the king and queen (or queen and prince in this case) to sleep in separate bedrooms. It is actually a great idea that I plan to implement in my own home when I start building. It is for 2 busy people, so you don't wake the other person when coming to bed late, or needing to get up early in the morning. It doesn't mean they will always sleep separately, they just have the option.

[@siphotheguy1870]

When's the divorce?

[@Anth230]

@@siphotheguy1870 It's actually a good idea.

[@funny3scene]

@@Anth230 for divorcees sure it is

[@Anth230]

@@funny3scene No not just for divorcees. Lmao. My girlfriend used to snore up a storm. So I went to the other room. It's not all roses and rainbows when two people are trying to sleep in the same bed ya know...

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

@@Anth230yes for a divorce. End of story

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

Those Corgi-plushies all over the place are a nice touch - and just adorable. And in addition a convenient way of getting close-to-accurate without having actual dogs aboard at all times and all the hassle that would come with that.

[@ulizez89]

I was waiting for them to mention the corgis! But alas, it was meant for the comment section!

[@peachygal4153]

Lol they sold corgi key chains at Windsor Castle when we toured there. My daughter collects key chains, so she got one. they also sold the plushies.

[@margi9103]

I was in the UK in 2012. We toured the Royal Yacht Britannia when we were in Scotland. It has a tea room on board for light lunches and afternoon tea. We had lunch on board to soak up the atmosphere and say we had a meal on board.

[@earlandtom7029]

What a fantastic look at the ship. How exciting. Definitely makes us want to come over and see it in person. Fabulous! 😀😀😀

[@Cruisewith]

Its a fantastic museum. Highly recommend.

[@angelamckenzie54]

It’s a yacht

[@hellerjerry]

such a great tour thanks for taking us along The Queen came here to Chicago on her Great Lakes tour. Only stayed a few hours, had dinner with city and state officials, broke a tooth and had to find a local dentist that was still in his office, and sailed away. Big argument later bewteen city and state as to who was going to pick up the tab for the dinner.

[@mrpeel3239]

I toured her in '99. A national treasure. No wonder HM shed tears at the decommissioning. Ps was told this is the only place where the Queen's private loo on public display!

[@louisglen1653]

The Queen went to Thunder Bay (Fort William, Port Arthur) in 1959. It was quite the sight!

[@setholson6550]

What a beautiful ship . I would imagine to get this duty it was a privilege. Remember seeing pictures from around the world on the news over the years of different family trips. Also remember seeing pictures of the queen with her children young and the staff making a slide down the stairs for the older kids and adults to have fun and seeing the pool for the kids too. Seemed like the staff really enjoyed doing this for and with the kids. I would imagine family vacations were very special away from the public eyes were they could be themselves. Susan

[@khutt19]

I am ex RN and in 1975 I think it was I was asked if I would like to be drafted to the Royal Yacht, I was surprised to be asked as opposed to being told,but I later found out one could not be drafted on you could refuse it,which I did,because I had heard promotion was very slow because very few of the crew drafted off the yacht.I often think I should have taken up the chance ,not for the royals, but I liked the look of the engine room and crew messes.

[@setholson6550]

@@khutt19 I could definitely understand why folks stay so long on that assignment. Wouldn’t imagine it would go out that often either maybe a couple times a year? Probably a wonderful tour for married staff members that lived in the area. I would think the staff on board would have to sign a non disclosure form to so they didn’t try and sell a story to the press or right a book. I remember seeing some old home movies of Charles and Ann as toddlers and little ones the staff making a slide on the deck for them and playing with them seemed the sailors were enjoying the kids. Can only imagine who got stuck cleaning up the dog mess on deck. I imagine you were young at this time and this probably sounded like duty for your moms age folks looking back with age I know I would have made a couple of different choices but then who knows I would probably have missed on the life I did have as you would have also. Never will know if you might have be involved in something that would have made it on to the show the crown? Deepest condolences on the loss of your queen. She was a great lady. Can’t wait to see what King Charles does. Best wishes, susan

[@elliottking260]

Lovely video. The last passenger liner built by John Brown shipyards was QE2 for Cunard back in 1965. Such a historic builder.

[@teodoroguillen9608]

Thank you both for bringing us such a great peek into the Royal life.

[@kevinhoward9593]

what an amazing ship. very well constructed and designed.

[@natalieb2858]

Thank you for taking us along on that wonderful tour of history. It was fun to see the ship of the Royals. It was definitely interesting information. 🥰🚢

[@Cruisewith]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@romeo9017]

Heartbreaking to visit - all it needed was an updated engine! Thank you Tony Blair…

[@valerieclaussen3925]

Especially enjoyed this video. This was an excursion we were supposed to take in May on our British Isles Cruise on the Regal Princess.

[@ParisIdolPerson]

🇬🇧Elizabeth Windsor 1926 - 2022🇬🇧

[@JohnnyFuturePast]

How wonderful thanks boys for that fascinating tour! I must say I thought it would be a bit more grand but still it is unmistakably Classic British! One day I would love To tour the QE2 in Dubai!

[@Cruisewith]

Glad you enjoyed it. Us too! Gutted our trip in Dubai got cancelled due to the virus.

[@garydale1344]

@@Cruisewith thanks

[@majaklancic19]

Been there with my husband 3 years ago- before the Corona era. Lots of stories explained, princess Diana playing piano with her sons, etc. We spent a very informative morning on the yacht. I recommend especially if you are a fan of royal family,

[@juanitafurtado8805]

Your tours are the best, whether a cruise ship or royal yacht! always informative and fun! thank you

[@henrytupper6959]

Interesting. I did see the Britannia in the St. Lawrence seaway in the 60s. Hoped to see more engine room detail.

[@ElleAngeles]

Does it still ever sail?

[@FrancoisD551]

HMY Britannia. The greatest ambassador the United Kingdom ever had.

[@trixiewagner5168]

I loved this vlog! My husband and I haven't been to the UK yet and this makes me want to visit even more!

[@margaretvassallo5015]

I went on this 22 years ago when visiting the UK.. one of the highlights. I fully understand why the Queen cried when she had to give it up.

[@frostedbutts4340]

She didn't -have- to give it up.. if she wanted to keep it she could have paid for it out of the Crown's massive wealth.

[@malopephasha5341]

@@frostedbutts4340 the use the crown estate to maintain buckingham palace and Windsor castle

[@chuckarock2001]

Thanks guys. What a lovely ship. Really appreciate your tour.

[@Cruisewith]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ve2vfd]

Lovely plushy corgies all over the ship :)

[@Cruisewith]

Haha yes, It was part of a game children, and adults I guess, could play as they toured the ship.

[@TodayFreedom]

Really well filmed and edited. Great job.

[@terrifromm5085]

I so want to visit this ship. Beautiful.

[@rachaelann.02.30]

I really enjoyed this tour and am so glad you two were able to get back on a ship (at least for a little while😉).

[@tulaandtherabbittadventure19]

Loved this. Thanks. I love these local tours you do.

[@wilmarallensilva6746]

This looks Much beautiful than the modern yacht

[@rondonnabrown944]

Adding this to my list when I get to cruise in the British Isles.

[@darrellvivianpeters6631]

Wow!! Great video tour gentlemen we really enjoyed that!!! Loved the wooden deck!!...Amazing how things were!!...thank you so much...love from Canada!!...stay safe stay well...xoxo...Viv

[@Cruisewith]

Our pleasure!

[@irenedavo3768]

@@Cruisewith please watch 8 videos of Jim Nduruchi . Do you think Queen knew?

[@brianstuart1867]

Really nice job, guys. Thanks so much for putting this together and posting it. COVID willing, I'll be in Scotland next year; this has encouraged me put a visit to HMY Brittania onto the schedule😀.

[@ecast1500]

an era of class, how cool that must have been to be a passenger and to see this dock in a port. I would have used this a lot if I was a royal, anyway back to reality

[@stephennelmes2537]

Where's the piano gone from the unwinding room at 7:28 and why's the bar been moved to the forward end?. Bar looks all clean and clinical now with all the nicotine stains and mementos removed. I served on HMY Britannia from Jan 94 till Jun 96. Good times & happy memories. Thanks guys it was a good video.

[@brent6518]

Fantastic video..thank you!

[@dennis12dec]

Got a chance to board when it was docked at the Port of Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 in 1997 as it was enroute to Hong Kong for the handover ceremony we were given a guided tour as our local press nicknamed the Royal Yacht Britannia "The Floating Buckingham Palace", I'll never forget that experience.

[@rachelbaker7175]

I toured her last year. Enjoyed it!

[@mandypotts9090]

Lovely tour 👍came over from the Natasha and Debbie show 😊

[@Throbbing_Gimp]

Looks like the guys have done their own fair share of cruising over the years lol if you catch my drift

[@FABAGENT]

Awesome video Ben & David! Thank you!

[@johndittmer8488]

Remember, this is the Royal Yacht where much of the action in the first two seasons of "The Crown" occurred.

[@briananthony4044]

Oh, a good reason to start watching The Crown then

[@leosaura1993]

Class style combine with simplicity unlike the huge yachts of today huge extravagant over the top luxury in many ways delightful but at the same time dekadent.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

Those cramped crew sleeping areas look like something you’d see on a submarine, no wonder there were so many bars onboard you’d have to be plastered in order to get any restful sleep

[@clairegicbc]

Amazing as to how large the ship actually is!

[@juliewilson3237]

Loved this , really interesting, looking forward to seeing more in the future , on land or sea x

[@TheJamesstark]

Wonderful video! than you for taking the time to create this.

[@xavierabreu2364]

Very nice beautiful...wow ....thanks Ben.

[@GOSCrb]

1:44 Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary aren’t cruise liners. They’re Ocean Liners. There’s a big difference, a cruise liner is a ship made specifically for the use of vacations. Ocean liners are designed for the use of transportation and getting where they need to be no matter what.

[@diegovasquez4009]

every day you are better and better I feel like was watching a tv show on BBC or ITV or channel 4!!! :-)

[@Cruisewith]

So nice thanks Diego.

[@mywaterfountain]

What a lovely tour! So educational! Thank you!

[@williamwilson5577]

Interesting to see the contrast between when the crew bunks and quarters are shown 😂 😂 nothing changes.

[@WhirlyPearly]

That’s what surprised us the most. They were the hard workers and has tiny beds with crappy little mattresses.

[@saalexanderson699]

So cool! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@michaeld.5699]

Stunning video

[@SeedotOrg]

Now the Queen is reunited with her ship. May she make many revisits in heaven. Farewell your majesty.

[@Mark-pm9nh]

Hi Ben & David . The BEST tour of the Royal Yacht I've seen . Awesome video quality & LOVED your commentary, sense of humour & music . Made me feel like I was right there with you . God bless you guys . Mark (Toronto) 💔🧡💛💚💙💜

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

Flamers

[@johnhenfrey5936]

Been there and done it. But thanks for the trip down memory lane, keep the vlogs coming 👍😀

[@Cruisewith]

Thanks 👍

[@eddiehenrik4869]

I've visited the Royal Yacht a couple of times. As good as this video is. You have to be there. Well worth a visit.

[@harrysamuppet6804]

She was the envy of the world! Elegant,classy & 100% British.

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

It’s gorgeous!

[@bronniepaterson4694]

Great tour.. We used to see this ship quite regularly at Cowes Week as we live on the Isle of Wight.....👍

[@jaybruminator]

I was like 100 of the video

[@sarahbailey6996]

I enjoyed watching that thank you xxx

[@phil-zz5hk]

my mate was 19 years on the yacht as a chef . rip joe .

[@ElleAngeles]

Aw. Did he see the Queen?

[@phil-zz5hk]

@@ElleAngeles all the time . apparently he was on first name terms . he was the head chef . he was awarded the rvm medal for services on the ship . ( royal victoria medal )

[@ElleAngeles]

@@phil-zz5hk amazing!!

[@markeaston7353]

Great tour thanks guys. I visited the ship about 10 years ago and have been promising to take my wife there next time we visit the Uk. Now I don't have to...except she doesn't agree with me!!

[@trysomethingnew3451]

Thanks for that tour. It was something I wanted to see while visiting there but ran out of time.

[@johnsimons1748]

they are called pullman beds, the fold out ones, carnival has them in some inside cabins

[@TheSonsOfIreland]

I love the pubs, nice touch.

[@gavinpotts6747]

I know from personal experience that those bunks were from comfortable.

[@maxchodos7256]

Very Interesting. Thanks boys.

[@Cruisewith]

Our pleasure!

[@nancym.9285]

Loved this tour!

[@melissasnedeger2641]

Loved it watch a great tour

[@theultimatejoost]

That's the way to travel. Nice tour.

[@ChavJag]

That was cool. Cheers guys :-)

[@barryjacobs8524]

The Queen loved the Royal yacht, but she was advised to get rid of it because it was too expensive. She should have said no. She was so upset when she had to say goodbye. ❤

[@briananthony4044]

All it needed was an upgrade to a diesel electric drive, like they did to the QE2. That would have cut fuel usage and crew numbers substantially. Plus upgrade the bridge to modern standards. Sleeping accommodation was tight, but no more so than in a submarine. But crew day facilities seemed lovely.

[@irenedavo3768]

Too expensive

[@angelamckenzie54]

It wasn’t her choice, the government said it was too costly to keep running, obviously wanted to spend the money elsewhere

[@stephenfrench1060]

A crew of 220 busy being through it in leith Harbour lovely

[@annm.7176]

I saw this when I was in the Bahamas a long time ago It's a bigger ships and it looks

[@stevecooper6069]

DONE THAT !!! in person.

[@Pilotc180]

Nice little boat with many memories

[@angelamckenzie54]

Little boat!….

[@robertworden8559]

Utterly Delightful!

[@xtraspecialmango]

The Rolls Royce used to be on the boat.

[@kingadam69]

Even if her majesty is dead,her ship is still here.

[@viernes-5]

When was the last time that the Queen had a🏊 swim on a swimming pool❓

[@frostedbutts4340]

Probably not long ago. There's a private pool at Buckingham Palace and it's great exercise for old folks.

[@peachygal4153]

I know they used this ship to depict the ferry from England to France in Downton Abbey a New Era. I was wondering where you can tour it. Where is it docked? We toured the Queen Mary I in Long beach California years ago. I understand now though the company that owned it went bankrupt.

[@aussiejohn5835]

Excellent tour. I believe the Queen and the Duke always have separate bedrooms. This is to avoid harm to both if an incident should happen such as a invasion of the Royal suites.

[@davidhoward5392]

All RN ships onboard have laundry facilities run by locally employed Chinese from Hong Kong, they are not pubs on board they were WO & CPO , Petty Officer and Junior rates messes. The messdecks are quite spacious compared to a Frigates or Destroyers. When afloat she was always accompanied by a warship, known as RY Guardship..

[@steelman86]

Wasn't ONASSIS' yacht, Christina O, powered by steam because it was smoother running in order to keep his fragile multi million dollar antiques and paintings from vibration damage?

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@Cruisewith]

My pleasure!

[@languagepolicy]

Amazing!

[@Cruisewith]

Thanks!

[@travelingon7458]

Very professional

[@zigarten]

Might be gone to a separate area, I recall seeing a Narwhal “tusk” on the wall, gift from Canada. But it seems those items may have been moved into separate display units? Regardless, thanks for the memories!

[@davidwaterhouse1181]

Great Video.

[@OrdinaryDude]

I think it's hilarious that there was a United States Marine Corp sicker on the locker in the crew quarters... ;)

[@chancemathews7057]

Anyone know the attire people wore who did the laundry in 120 degree heat?

[@elainebines6803]

I hope another is commissioned and name Prince Phillip. An ideal way for William and Catherine to continue royal duties around the world and great for the carbon footprint in comparison to air travel. Really enjoyed tour on your channel. Thank you 😘

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

What exactly are royal duties

[@PrevostKlaus]

Shoe Removal should be Mandatory

[@cruiserd5454]

Subscribed 😁❤️

[@louchatman883]

Interesting

[@scharnhorstkaisarbeethoven]

You can get killed by calling rms queen Mary and Elisabeth as cruise ship They were ocean liners

[@edwindrood2816]

Neat!