Inside the extraordinary floating hotel on board sister ship of Queen’s yacht Britannia
THE SISTER ship of the Queen's extraordinary yacht Britannia has been transformed into a floating hotel - and is already open for bookings.
The Queen's decommissioned yacht Britannia is already a popular tourist attraction but those wanting to get a proper taste of life onboard a royal vessel can book themselves a night on the Fingal instead.
Situated in the same port in Edinburgh, just a few steps away from its sister, the Fingal is rated among Tripadvisor's best small hotels in the world.
The luxury floating hotel is now permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s waterfront, also providing perfect access to Scotland's capital.
The Fingal's website promises "a hotel with all the glamour and style of a superyacht, but with an old-world elegance that is completely unique".
The cheapest rooms on the yacht are the classic cabins, which offer bed and breakfast for £275 per night.
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They come with a king-size bed, a rain shower, a smart TV, porthole window, coffee and tea-making facilities, a fluffy bathrobe and slippers, underfloor heating, and Noble Isle amenities among other features.
The most glamorous of the rooms on board is the Skerryvore Suite, which has a separate sitting room and private deck.
This suite is Princess Anne's former quarters from when she spent time aboard the Fingal.
It is available from £1,000 per night for bed and breakfast, including two tickets to visit the Britannia.
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However, for an extra £69, you can also get a Fingal Lighthouse cocktail on arrival and a Noble Isle gift box.
The suite also has a dining table and free minibar on the day of arrival, as well as the private deck, separate living space and everything included in the classic cabin.
Away from the bedrooms, there is the Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar which offers dining in a room with a relaxed, luxurious feel and vast floor-to-ceiling windows.
The restaurant serves breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner and cocktails.
The yacht can also be hired out for exclusive use for events, weddings, private functions, product launches and corporate gatherings.
The ballroom, with a grand sweeping staircase, can seat up to 60 people for dinner.
The room also features a removable skylight and raised gallery for music and entertainment.
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The Queen gave one of her aides a Scottish dancing lesson during a sailing trip on the Britannia.
The green light was given for Britannia's successor to be built last year.
