The Royal Yacht Britannia For the event of a lifetime... Drinks Receptions Number of
guests
The Admiral
50-450
The Ambassador
50-90
30-196
Dining Experiences The Britannia Experience
The Balmoral
30-96
The Britannia Coronation
30-96
Dancing by Moonlight
30-80
Small Dinners (This option is offered subject to availability.)
The Royal Experience
18-29
The Officers’ Wardroom
2-16
For further details on our evening options please contact us on +44 (0) 131 555 8800 or email:
[email protected]. We would be delighted to create a
bespoke evening to suit your needs and provide a number of other exclusive features, including after-dinner entertainment, to ensure your event is truly memorable. Britannia is owned by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, a self-funding charity. All proceeds go towards maintaining this important part of our maritime heritage. We are grateful for your support. Registered charity: SC028070.
Room options on board The Royal Yacht Britannia
Rooms
Reception Capacity
Dining Capacity
Dancing Capacity
The State Drawing Room
100
0
0
The State Dining Room
170
96
0
The Royal Deck
150
80
120*
State Apartments (State Drawing and Dining Room), Royal Deck & The 450 196 Officers’ Wardroom
0
The Officers' Wardroom 30 20 0 *A fee is applied if taken as a third room after dinner.
The Admiral Reception Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia's crest. There is the choice to have each card personalised in calligraphy.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Pianist Our pianist will entertain your guests during the reception on Britannia’s original grand piano. The piano has been played by notable guests including Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia This captivating tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Champagne Reception Each guest will receive three glasses of Champagne to enjoy during their time onboard.
Canapés A selection of canapés freshly prepared by Britannia's Executive Chef in the original Royal Galley.
'Unobtrusive Excellence' Britannia's dedicated butlers provide the highest standards of service. Based on 50 to 450 guests. This option includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event. This evening is held in the State Apartments. If the number of guests exceeds 300 the State Apartments will be incorporated with the Royal Deck. The reception is based on three glasses of Champagne per person. Any excess will be charged on consumption.
The Ambassador The Royal Yacht Britannia played a key role as an ambassador for Britain and the Commonwealth. During her 44 years of service, she welcomed many of the world’s leading business and political figures on board, during overseas trade missions known as ‘Sea Days’. These resulted in the Overseas Trade Board estimating that many billions of pounds were generated for the British economy. In keeping with her former role, you too can invite your guests on board to be inspired by Britannia’s unique charm and play host where prime ministers, presidents and ambassadors once did business.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for the Royal Family and their distinguished guests.
Presentation Upon arrival, your guests will be welcomed into the elegant State Dining Room.The room will be arranged in ‘theatre style’ with a small stage and lectern, and will include full audio visual equipment and a PA system.
Champagne and Canapé Reception After the presentation, your guests will have the opportunity to network over a glass of Champagne and selection of canapés, freshly prepared by Britannia’s Executive Chef. The evening is based on two glasses of Champagne and five canapés per person.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of Britannia which offers a captivating insight into how the Royal Family and crew worked on board.
Based on 50 to 90 guests.
This option includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
The Britannia Experience Dinner Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia’s crest. There is the choice to have each card personalised in calligraphy.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Pianist Our pianist will entertain your guests during the reception on Britannia’s original grand piano. The piano has been played by notable guests including Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia This captivating guided tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Britannia Exclusive Dinner Britannia’s outstanding Executive Chef has created a sumptuous four-course menu, using only the finest ingredients and meticulously prepared in the original Royal Galley.
Menu Cards, Place Cards and Table Plan All bearing Britannia's crest and personalised for your event.
Candelabra and Flowers Silver candelabra, together with beautiful floral arrangements will adorn the dining tables. Based on 30 to 196 guests. This option includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
The Balmoral Scottish Dinner Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia’s crest. There is the choice to have each card personalised in calligraphy.
Welcome to Britannia
A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Pianist
Our pianist will entertain your guests during the reception on Britannia’s original grand piano. The piano has been played by notable guests including Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia
This captivating guided tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Traditional Scottish Musicians
Our captivating musicians will entertain your guests throughout dinner with the clarsach (Scottish harp) and flute.
Scottish Menu
Britannia’s outstanding Executive Chef has created a sumptuous five-course menu, using only the finest ingredients and meticulously prepared in the original Royal Galley.
The Haggis and Wee Dram
In true traditional style, the haggis will be piped in and ‘addressed’ with the Robert Burns poem, To a Haggis, then toasted with a wee dram of whisky.
Menu Cards, Place Cards and Table Plan
All bearing Britannia’s crest and personalised for your event.
Candelabra and Flowers
Silver candelabra, together with beautiful Scottish floral arrangements will adorn the dining tables. Based on 30 to 96 guests. This option includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
The Britannia Coronation Dinner Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia’s crest. There is the choice to have each card personalised in calligraphy.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia This captivating guided tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Vintage Champagne Reception, Ice Carving & Caviar A stunning ice carving surrounded by caviar, blinis and sour cream provides a stunning centrepiece for the State Drawing Room, for guests to enjoy during a Champagne reception.
Pianist Our pianist will entertain your guests during the reception on Britannia’s original grand piano. The piano has been played by notable guests including Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Menu Cards, Place Cards and Table Plan All bearing Britannia’s crest and personalised for your event.
Candelabra and Flowers Silver candelabra, together with beautiful floral arrangements will adorn the dining tables.
Table Gift Each guest will be given a Britannia gift discreetly embossed or engraved with Britannia’s crest.
Gastronomic Delight Create your own menu with Britannia’s Executive Chef and enjoy the personalised service of our dedicated hospitality team.
The Britannia Ensemble A classical string or light jazz trio to add ambience during dinner in the State Dining Room.
Fireworks Display Enjoy standing on the Verandah Deck while a spectacular fireworks display lights up the sky.
Beat the Retreat The perfect finale to the evening is to watch from the Shelter Deck a military band Beat Retreat along the quayside.
After Dinner Speaker Hear a former Commodore talk about their fascinating life on board Britannia. Based on 30 to 96 guests. This option includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
Dancing by Moonlight Dinner Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia’s crest. There is the choice to have each card personalised in calligraphy.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Pianist Our pianist will entertain your guests during the reception on Britannia’s original grand piano. The piano has been played by notable guests including Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia This captivating guided tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Dinner in the State Dining Room Britannia’s outstanding Executive Chef has created a sumptuous four-course menu, using only the finest ingredients and meticulously prepared in the original Royal Galley.
The Britannia Duo Our captivating musicians will entertain your guests throughout dinner with the clarsach (Scottish harp) and flute, or guitar and saxophone.
Menu Cards, Place Cards and Table Plans All bearing Britannia's crest and personalised for your event.
Candelabra and Flowers Silver candelabra, together with beautiful floral arrangements will adorn the dining tables.
Dancing by Moonlight After dinner, dance the night away in our spectacular Royal Deck, which has stunning waterfront views. Choose from a jazz or swing band. Based on 30 to 80 guests. This option includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
The Royal Experience Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia’s crest. There is the choice to have each card personalised in calligraphy.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Pianist Our pianist will entertain your guests during the reception on Britannia’s original grand piano. The piano has been played by notable guests including Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Reception Guests will enjoy canapés created by Britannia’s Executive Chef in the Royal Galley, served with a glass of Champagne. The evening is based on one glass of Champagne and two canapés per person.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia This captivating guided tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Dinner in the State Dining Room Britannia’s outstanding Executive Chef has created a sumptuous four-course menu which includes the finest ingredients and is meticulously prepared in the original Royal Galley.
Harpist Britannia’s talented harpist will delight your guests during dinner.
Menu Cards, Place Cards and Table Plan All bearing Britannia's crest and personalised for your event.
Candelabra and Flowers Silver candelabra, together with beautiful floral arrangements will adorn the dining tables. Based on 18 to 29 guests. This option is subject to availability. It includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
The Officers’ Wardroom Dinner On board Britannia there were 22 top ranking Officers who served and all would have dined in The Officers’ Wardroom. Dining in The Officers’ Wardroom was seen as a splendid affair, with Officers dressed in their ‘Red Sea Rig’ attire. Dinner was always served accompanied by fine wines from Britannia’s extensive onboard cellar. Her Majesty The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family, when time allowed within the Royal itinerary, would have also dined in the Officers’ Wardroom, giving the room that true Royal seal.
Royal Invitations Guests will receive a personalised invitation card, designed to suit the occasion. Each card has a stunning gold foil line and is inscribed with Britannia’s crest.
Welcome to Britannia A red carpet welcome awaits as your guests are piped on board via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for The Queen and the Royal Family.
Reception Moët & Chandon Champagne and canapés, freshly prepared by Britannia’s Executive Chef, will be served in the Wardroom Anteroom where Britannia’s Officers would have enjoyed pre and post dinner drinks.
Highlights of The Royal Yacht Britannia This captivating guided tour is an insight into how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Dinner in The Officers’ Wardroom Britannia’s outstanding Executive Chef will create a sumptuous four course menu, using only the finest ingredients and all meticulously prepared in the original Royal Galley.
Wine Each guest will be served half a bottle of wine, specially selected by Britannia’s own Sommelier will select perfect wines to complement each course of the menu.
Menu Cards, Place Cards and Table Plan All bearing Britannia's crest and personalised for your event.
Flowers The original Officers’ Wardroom table will be set with floral arrangements to enhance the setting. The original table lamps will adhorn the table. Numbers from 2-18 Price available upon request
This option is subject to availability. It includes the exclusive hire of Britannia and the services of a dedicated Event Manager who will help you with the detailed planning of your event.
