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Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Visit the Queensland Maritime Museum in Brisbane. This guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, and notable nautical exhibits. Standing in a heritage-listed dry dock from the 1870s, surrounded by historic vessels, I realised this isn't your typical museum. The Queensland Maritime Museum sprawls across indoor…

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…

7 of the best museum ships you can visit worldwide

Explore seven of the world’s most significant and best-preserved museum ships, from a historic tea clipper to polar exploration vessels and a US Navy battleship. These vessels offer a tangible connection to naval and maritime history, showcasing shipbuilding innovation and the lives of those who…

The Brig Amity: A guide to visiting Albany’s beloved ship

This guide to the Brig Amity in Albany, Western Australia gives you the key facts: opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, accessibility, and other tips for making your experience go smoothly. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features The Brig Amity is a full-size, land-mounted replica of the vessel…

The Cap San Diego museum ship on Hamburg Harbour, Germany.

Cap San Diego, Hamburg: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Walking along Hamburg's harbour front, I spotted the white ship with "Cap San Diego" painted on her hull. This general cargo vessel, built in 1961 and now a museum ship, represents the final generation of cargo ships before containerisation changed global trade forever. Unlike the…

The Rickmer Rickmers museum ship in Hamburg, Germany.

Rickmer Rickmers, Hamburg: Prices, hours & museum ship visitor guide (2026)

Standing on the Landungsbrücken piers, I couldn't miss the three-masted sailing ship moored at Ponton 1a. The Rickmer Rickmers, built in 1896, sits in Hamburg harbour as a floating museum. Unlike modern cruise ships and container vessels passing on the Elbe, this steel-hulled cargo sailing…

Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting Battleship USS Iowa? This visitor guide, updated in January 2026, 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…

Visiting the Cutty Sark, Greenwich: Ticket prices, best times & 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, including opening hours, ticketing, transport, accessibility, best times and nearby things to…

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…

The Fram at the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway.

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

See Roald Amundsen's ship in Oslo, Norway. Essential guide to visiting the Fram Museum and exploring the history of polar expeditions. Amundsen’s arrival in Antarctica On the 14th of January, 1911, Roald Amundsen arrived in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica. Up until very recently, this…