Britannia cabins and suites

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• Ownership and Operation: Carnival Corporation & P&O Cruises
• – Try out a speciality restaurant (or 2 or 3 or
• Tips on cabins with issues
• Studio Single Cabin
• Unveiling the Majesty: Maiden Voyage and Inauguration
• What are the highlights of MV Britannia's entertainment options?
• – Try a cooking lesson in the cookery club

Check my complete P&O laundry guide for all the information you need. It’s important to note that drinks packages cannot be shared and therefore, P&O Cruises will not allow just one person sharing a cabin to buy a drinks package. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks packages as well as a child’s package, which I think is excellent value. Drinks prices are fairly reasonably and are no more than what you would pay on the high street. You can see the full list of drinks on Britannia with prices to give you an idea of what’s onboard and how much you should budget for. Beer lovers will find plenty of choice on the menu in Brodie’s, whilst wine connoisseurs should feel at home in The Glass House.

Ownership and Operation: Carnival Corporation & P&O Cruises

It truly is the heart of the ship and is the best place to sit back and watch the world go by. In 2013, Princess Cruises began operating the lead vessel in its Royal class, Royal Princess. [12] Britannia is built to the same template, but its character and exterior appearance is tailored for P&O. [13] The second ship of the Royal class, Regal Princess, was delivered 11 May 2014 to Princess Cruises.

– Try out a speciality restaurant (or 2 or 3 or

She entered service in February 2000 as Ocean Princess for Princess Cruises before being transferred to P&O Cruises in 2002, operating as Oceana until 2020. Queen of the Oceans is a sister ship to other Sun-class ships, Charming, Pacific World, and Pacific Explorer. All meals in the main and buffet restaurants, snacks, cabin service and afternoon tea are included on board. Various chefs have created interesting and varied dishes for the fleet of the cruise line.

Tips on cabins with issues

Most of the time nothing but they do have things here sometimes like fruit carving demonstrations and bed making competitions… yep you heard me correctly! We also bought our drinks package from the atrium on the first day when they have stalls set up to let you know about the drinks packages and speciality restaurants. Fincantieri S.p.A. is an Italian shipbuilding company based in Trieste, Italy. Already the largest shipbuilder in Europe, after the acquisition of Vard in 2013, Fincantieri group doubled in size to become the fourth largest in the world (2014).

There is one small bottle of water per person in your cabin on arrival. A drinks package may be worth purchasing for your Britannia cruise but be aware that drinks packages are not available to purchase on short cruises. The bar isn’t open all day but in the evening it turns into a sophisticated piano bar for after-dinner drinks. For classy cocktails, martinis and bellinis, I would recommend a visit to the Blue Bar in the atrium with the added bonus of people-watching. The menu features a selection of classic and contemporary dishes, along with an extensive cheese menu, hand picked by cheese expert Charlie Turnbull. A popular specialty restaurant on P&O Britannia is Sindhu, located on Deck 7.

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Eric “Cake Boy” Lanlard has also recently given Britannia's sweet treats a makeover, with new menus in the Market Cafe as well as his Afternoon Tea in the Epicurean. Britannia is also big on art, with a huge collection of more than 6,000 pieces. You can see these pieces everywhere -- in the cabins, the corridors and the restaurants -- and all are originals from British artists, commissioned by the line. Any cruise ship can be overwhelming and one as big as Britannia can leave you thinking ‘where do I start?!

Both of these venues offer drinks flights so that you can sample a selection of beer and wine before finding your favourite. Four menus are rotated throughout the cruise so if you decide to watch more than one act, you won’t be stuck with the same menu. If you enjoy dinner and a show, The Limelight Club offers just that.

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P&O Cruises has been well known and loved in the UK for 175 years. Since 2015, the cruise line has also become increasingly established on the German market. Guests appreciate the traditional high sea experience with a typically British flair. The fleet of P&O Cruises is child friendly, except the M / S Arcadia and the M / S Oriana that are ships for adults only. Evening casual wear can be worn on non-formal nights of your cruise.

For those travelling on family-friendly ships, dress codes also don’t apply to children aged 12 and under. The ship is not showy (except perhaps in the atrium); it's all about understated luxury. The overriding colour scheme throughout is nautical blues and creams, soft greys and touches of gold and silver. Stand-out features include the stunning three-tier atrium complete with a star burst sculpture made from shards of aluminium and bathed in coloured light. While P&O UK has already linked up with celebrity chefs for Cookery Club school, Britannia will also act as a backdrop to the first at sea celebrity-led TV cooking contest, Battlechefs, from April 4. On April 2, 2016, the ship will be the setting for another first as she will host live Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway from the top deck.

During her summer season, Britannia sails to the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, Canary Islands and Atlantic Islands. Britannia was ordered in 2011 and was laid down on 15 May 2013.[7] The ship was built at the Fincantieri yard at Monfalcone in Italy.

Britannia is the flagship of the fleet, [4] taking the honour from Oriana. She officially entered service on 14 March 2015, [5] and was named by Queen Elizabeth II. In the evening there are spectacular shows as well as comedy and cabaret performances. Furthermore, live music, a casino and various lectures and courses are offered.

This is best described as outfits you would wear to a nice restaurant. I’m sure that when you’re planning your cruise on Britannia, laundry services are furthest from your mind but it’s useful information to know, especially for longer cruises. On Deck 7 aft, the Live Lounge is an entertainment venue that offers live music and doubles as the ship’s nightclub. The themed dinners in the buffet change nightly and offers a wide selection of cuisines from around the world.

The ships are operated by the Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Crociere, and Adora Cruises divisions of Carnival Corporation & plc. Regal Princess is a Royal-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, and is the second ship to sail for the cruise line under this name. Regal Princess, as well as her sister ship Royal Princess, were ordered on 17 February 2010 from Fincantieri and were constructed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and debuted in 2014. When comparing the occupancy to the average P&O UK passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,754 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live P&O UK ships. We're Laura and Craig – a UK cruise bloggers, here to help you maximise your cruise experiences with helpful information about cruise ships, cruise destinations and food to enjoy onboard and in port.

A variety of acts perform during the cruise, which differs depending on your dates and itinerary but can be pre-booked before your cruise. It has its own bar and lounge area in front of the restaurant that is a chilled area for pre or post-dinner drinks. Situated in the ship’s atrium, The Glass House meticulously pairs light, tapas-style dishes with a selection of wines that cannot be enjoyed anyway else on P&O Britannia. The Beach House menu has vegetarian options and limited vegan options so it can be enjoyed by all preferences. The cheapest specialty dining option on Britannia is The Beach House at just £7.50 for a three-course meal.