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There are also shelves, cubby holes and a safe big enough for an iPad. Alcohol over the 1 litre limit will be stored and returned to the guest before the end of the cruise. Beer lovers will find plenty of choice on the menu in Brodie’s, whilst wine connoisseurs should feel at home in The Glass House. Both of these venues offer drinks flights so that you can sample a selection of beer and wine before finding your favourite. The cheapest specialty dining option on Britannia is The Beach House at just £7.50 for a three-course meal. It’s a pop-up restaurant situated in a section of the Horizon Court Buffet and is only open in the evenings.
Cruising during COVID
We have always had an aft cabin on Britannia in the past and this time we opted for. We had read many comments about ‘things not being as good as pre pandemic’ so went with an open mind to see what we thought. The ship had had a make over since our last cruise, so we were interested to see what had changed. We did have to remind ourselves not to keep comparing Britannia to The EDGE pre pandemic as EDGE had been a new ship when we last sailed and the cost had been considerably more! From our staterooms, to the stairwells and the bars everything was super clean.
Bars and Drinks on P&O Britannia
The new cruise liner has a variety of dining options, including 13 bars, and 13 restaurants and cafés. The top deck also features a range of services and relaxation treatments, such as the Oasis Spa and an alfresco spa terrace surrounded by private cabanas. 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. There are two or three performances per night to accommodate cruisers with different dining times so it’s very unlikely you’ll not be able to find a seat for one of the performances each evening. The 2015-built MV Britannia cruise ship is the largest vessel in the P&O UK's fleet.
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As it was not a ‘hot cruise’ we didn’t use the balcony as much as we would normally, otherwise we would have had to ask for someone to clean it for us. Inside staterooms are 460 (30% of all passenger accommodations). Bright, airy, with pastels and plenty of glass, The Epicurean feels upmarket and at the same time comfortable. On arrival we were given two glasses of Tattinger Rosé whilst our table was prepared.
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For the naming ceremony was used a nebuchadnezzar British Brut NV (from Winston Estate Winery, England's Sussex region). For the cruise ship's christening event, thousands of bottles "Rose Vintage 2011" and "Brut NV" were delivered. During that time, the ship carried + passengers, who consumed ~ cocktail drinks, ~2,8 million cups of tea, + scones. Follows the complete list of Britannia restaurants and food bars. 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.
This space often hosts live music such as pianists and saxophone players throughout the day and into the night. The Epicurean Restaurant offers modern, British fine dining and is located near the Crow’s Nest on Deck 16. This specialty dining venue is open for breakfast for suite guests and dinner for any passengers with an advanced booking. There are main dining rooms, casual dining venues and specialty dining restaurants.
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Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway was recorded and shown live on board as the final show of the 13th series, on 2 April 2016. Britannia's maiden voyage took place 14–28 March 2015, and included visits to Spain, Italy and France. 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. The length between perpendiculars of the ship is 306m and gross tonnage capacity is 141,000t.
Due to the issues with virtual queuing for restaurants, I’ll get to it I promise, and limited choice in the buffet these two venues were very busy on our sailing. We ate here most days and were never disappointed with the choice or quality. The ship features four deck bars and three signature restaurants. The Peninsular restaurant and the Meridian restaurant do not have fixed seating or dining times, whereas the Oriental restaurant offers club dining.
The ship has a theatre with an impressive LED backdrop for shows with the slickest production values. The ship will be transferred to the Caribbean during winter, sailing for 15-night fly/cruise itineraries from Barbados. Any alcohol purchased in port must be declared once you return to the ship.
The boat has 17 decks, of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins. The Britannia ship is the eighth vessel to join P&O UK's fleet and named "to resonate with the forward-looking mood in Britain". Britannia is considered to be the most fitting name because of its famous long heritage, so suitable for the newest P&O addition – the favourite cruise line of Britain.
If you enjoy dinner and a show, The Limelight Club offers just that. A variety of acts perform during the cruise, which differs depending on your dates and itinerary but can be pre-booked before your cruise. In my opinion the food is of a good standard and features traditional British dishes such as Beef Wellington and Bread and Butter Pudding.
There is generous wardrobe space, shelves and drawers, which was the same amount of space as an inside cabin. An inside cabin is a perfect option for those who like to spend their time enjoying the ship’s facilities and public areas. I also like how dark the room is if you want to sleep or take a nap during the day. You can discover the exact location of Britannia cruise ship using this cruise tracker and take a look at the Britannia webcam from the Bridge.
We enjoyed the fact that no matter where you went on Britannia that there always seemed to be live music. The atrium almost always had a pianist, guitarist, sax player or even a sea-shanty band playing. The Crows Nest, whilst quiet during the day, hosted the excellent pianist, Paul Cassidy in the evenings.
It was a bit snug out there, but room enough for two chairs and a small drinks table. We found the balcony to be well shielded from the wind, with plenty of privacy from the cabins either side of us. At the time of booking we chose a ‘Guarantee Balcony’, which means that you don’t choose your specific cabin – just the grade of cabin you want.
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