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The dining room inside the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.

Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh: My experience on the Queen’s yacht

The striking thing about the room fit for a queen is that, well, it doesn’t seem fit for a queen. The embroidered silk panel above the bed is the only nod to royal decadence. Otherwise, everything seems rather austere – a few sentimental personal possessions…

Edinburgh, Scotland, ships, UK

Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Battleship USS Iowa? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Battleship USS Iowa The Battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) was the lead ship of the last class of U.S. Navy battleships. She…

California, Los Angeles, museums, ships, USA

Visiting the Cutty Sark, Greenwich: Best times, ticket prices & key info

Moored in Greenwich on the Thames, the Cutty Sark is a restored 19th-century tea clipper offering maritime history, interactive exhibits and waterfront views. This guide will show you how to plan your visit—opening hours, ticketing, transport, accessibility, best times and nearby things to do so…

England, London, museums, ships, UK

HMS Belfast on the River Thames in London.

Visiting HMS Belfast: Opening hours, ticket prices & accessibility

Moored between London Bridge and Tower Bridge on the Thames, HMS Belfast offers a hands-on experience of naval history across nine decks. This guide gives first-time visitors practical detail: opening hours, ticket options, how to get there, accessibility, best timing, plus nearby sights to enjoy…

England, London, museums, ships, UK

The Fram at the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway.

How to see Roald Amundsen’s ship in Oslo, Norway

The ship Roald Amundsen used to reach the Antarctic – the Fram – is on display at the excellent Fram Museum in Oslo. Amundsen’s arrival in Antarctica On the 14th of January, 1911, Roald Amundsen arrived in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica. Up until very…

Antarctic, museums, Norway, Oslo, ships