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Sticky Cabin Reviews - Britannia

by david63 » 06 Aug 2018, 16:14

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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this topic for Cabin Reviews under each of the About Ship sections so please feel free to add...

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Cabin Number: F731
Overall Rating: 5*****
Cleanliness: 5*****
Furnishings: 5*****
Balcony: 3***
Bathroom: 5*****
Location: 5*****
Stability: 4****...

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Last post by GillD46
06 Aug 2018, 16:28
Britannia Refit

by Dancing Queen » 01 Nov 2019, 10:45

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For any Britannia fans out there here is a youtube video 'post refit'

I hope the link works.

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I haven't been on it nor am I likely to but many do seem to like the ship.

I suppose like most refits there won't be any noticeable changes other...

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Last post by Dancing Queen
01 Nov 2019, 18:25
Java cafe now included in price on Britannia?

by towny44 » 27 Oct 2019, 11:06

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I have just followed a P&O e-mail to their website for updates on Britannia's refit, and noticed among all their blurb that they now say that Java...

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Ah yes, all the inside cabin people! We only sleep there so we don't need to pay for a window. So we'll sit in the bar/café and not buy a drink...

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Last post by Kenmo1
27 Oct 2019, 16:08
Britannia 2022 Barbados to southampton

by Gort60 » 15 Aug 2019, 16:47

Hi, does anyone know when the 2022 repositioning cruises are available to book. We are specifically interested in the Barbados to Southampton.

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15 Aug 2019, 16:47
Spot the Deliberate Mistakes

by david63 » 27 Jul 2019, 13:03
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Just come across this -

There are just so many mistakes in that report and summons up the Why spoil a good story with facts !!

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Well I'm no spring chicken either and don't want to be left out. However after three cruises on the larger ships and encountering some of the...
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Last post by daib GC
03 Aug 2019, 19:13
Cabin A104

by Ess001 » 11 Jun 2019, 18:35

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Hi. Has anyone stayed in forward facing cabin A104? Have booked it for a Caribbean cruise. Grateful for any pictures of the balcony

Many thanks

S

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Sorry. Meant to say Britannia. Thank you.

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Last post by Ess001
11 Jun 2019, 19:14
Gym

by donnabobs85 » 29 May 2019, 18:31

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I am going on a cruise on the Britannia in November. I like to go to the gym everyday but have read it is only open from 8am. Is this correct? Will I...

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We both use the gym daily.
8.00 is the opening time because there are various courses before that and also to keep the noise down for the cabins...

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29 May 2019, 22:53
Any tips on what I need to take?

by Carla+++ » 15 Apr 2019, 22:03

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Hi, we're booked on a Norway cruise in a couple of weeks. I've done a cruise before but it was a very long time ago. I was wondering whether anyone...

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Never had a problem with the onboard bottled water........apart from the price.

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Last post by Stephen
18 Apr 2019, 10:48
Christmas Cruise 2018 Part 2

by Jan Rosser » 17 Jan 2019, 18:32

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Next day we arrived at St. Kitts - went ashore but came back to ship for the rest of the day - the girls have made friends at the kids’ clubs and...

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A really good read about some of my favourite places on this dismal January morning!
Thank you.

Carole

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19 Jan 2019, 11:04
Christmas Cruise 2018 Part 1

by Jan Rosser » 17 Jan 2019, 18:24

For anyone interested in hearing about my Christmas cruise I’ve tried to make this report as short as possible and truthfully didn’t make many notes...

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17 Jan 2019, 18:24
Britannia - Christmas 2018

by Jan Rosser » 27 Mar 2017, 09:00

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Booked this cruise last week with the family - seems a million miles away at the moment but something to look forward to :thumbup:

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Just an hour’s delay at Manchester- good flight and on board very quickly. Antigua cancelled due to bad weather we are on Martinique today - sat on...

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Last post by Jan Rosser
28 Dec 2018, 16:12
Britannia Transatlantic crusie Oct 26 - 2018, B830A

by HuwnDot » 14 Oct 2018, 13:35

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Hi
Is anyone on this cruise that will be traveling from S/Wales?
If so how are you getting there?

Need some ideas or looking to share
Thanks
Huw

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I am not going, though I am from South Wales. If it’s a one way cruise, the easiest option is a self drive car hire each way. We have done this on...

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14 Oct 2018, 16:37
Britannia B818

by Kendhni » 15 Jul 2018, 17:08

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This is probably going to come in installments as and when I get time to write it up.
We are just back from our latest adventure with P&O a Baltic...

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Ports of Call

Day1 - at Sea
This started out as lovely day, so it was up early (as we always do), breakfast and out on deck. Our preferred area...

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Last post by Kendhni
12 Aug 2018, 06:21
Some light reading

by Stephen » 22 May 2018, 18:26

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I don't do reviews. However....

I personally found the ship a bit too big. I must have walked miles that week. In fact my wife has one of those fit...

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Thanks for the light reading … it did indeed shed some light on aspects of your cruise but based on your report I'm not 100% sure that we will be...

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Last post by Manoverboard
29 May 2018, 09:30
1st cruise B807

by seanme » 28 Mar 2018, 23:29

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Off on our first cruise ever - B807 on the Britannia on Friday.

Itinerary

30 March Day 1 Southampton
Embark Britannia

31 March Day 2 Cherbourg...

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Welcome to our friendly Community

I wish you blue skies and calm seas all the way

gfw

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Last post by gfwgfw
29 Mar 2018, 17:20
Caribbean November 23rd

by bridmo » 22 Mar 2018, 13:17

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Hi all

I've just joined this forum and thought I'd say hello going on this cruise and taking my eldest grandson he's never done this before so we're...

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Which ship are you on Bridmo?

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
22 Mar 2018, 18:34
Help regarding cabin facilities - especially electric sockets

by zumbaqueen » 22 Sep 2017, 16:55

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Will be going on Britannia for the 1st time shortly and have a balcony cabin on E deck. Just wondering if it is the standard one electrical socket to...

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We once found a selection of jewellery left in the safe by the previous occupant and handed it in at reception. Did the owner write to thank us?

Of...

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Last post by towny44
25 Sep 2017, 22:52
B516 - Guernsey, Spain & France

by Peter D » 19 Aug 2015, 14:20

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Me again,

Britannia – B516
Guernsey, Spain & France
8 – 15 August 2015

Journey Down
We always come down the day before, much more relaxed in...

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Slightly odd. Not sure how helpful it is to a young person considering a cruise

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
26 Aug 2017, 21:29
Limelight Club

by screwy » 11 Apr 2017, 19:15

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Hi All, Looking at the Limelight Club for our cruise B715. Has anyone got any feelings about this Venue, !st time on Britannia.

Thanks,

Mel

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Glad to bear that Screwy ... Sounds like they may have ironed out the problems. Having read back my post it actually reads a lot more negative than i...

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Last post by Kendhni
26 Jun 2017, 20:16
P&0 Britannia B277 - CHEAPER HELICOPTER EXCURISON IN STAVANGER - 5th-12th August

by CourtneyCruise24 » 11 Jun 2017, 12:47

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Hello Everyone!

On the 5th-12th of August 2017 , myself and my partner will be sailing with the P&O Britannia B277 on the Norwegian Fjords cruise ....

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Hi qbman1. Thank you very much, I really appreciate that :)

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13 Jun 2017, 12:36
B 715

by screwy » 10 Mar 2017, 16:18

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Just booked this 7 nt jolly, anyone else on board.?

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Just booked this 7 nt jolly, anyone else on board.?

Looks like there's not many people on any cruises this year.

We are on B719/B720 in July....

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Last post by daib GC
13 Mar 2017, 11:36
Cabin Information

by oldpoer » 29 Jun 2015, 07:22

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Anyone have any info on cabins A101-A108 on Britannia (cabin grade ,position on ship etc)

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Anyone know about B703 we have it for 7 days. Can't seem to find any information about it apart from it being on Deck 14. Well at least we will be...

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Last post by Cleo of the Nile + 9
05 Mar 2017, 17:25
Midships stairs

by towny44 » 25 Oct 2016, 16:36

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There is report over on CC that during her recent refit Royal Princess had her midship stairs refurbished and opened up for passengers.
If true it...

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We will.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
13 Jan 2017, 20:43
Cabin E301 HB

by kujude » 16 Nov 2016, 11:41

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Hi there ,It's our first time cruising , we are going on the Brittannia Christmas cruise .
Just been allocated cabin E301HB can anyone tell me if...

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Thank you .

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

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Last post by kujude
24 Nov 2016, 19:05
B636 - Caribbean Festive Season Cruise 2016

by Mundiz » 30 Sep 2016, 13:17

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My wife Jackie and I (Paul) have booked the B636 Caribbean Festive Season Cruise on the Britannia. We are both extremely excited about this and we...

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Until 3/4 years ago we went to the Caribbean for Xmas for nearly thirty years and always had wonderful weather, you might get the odd shower but as...

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Last post by Dancing Queen
03 Oct 2016, 18:48
Cabin Reviews - Britannia

by Peter D » 22 Jul 2015, 15:17

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Cabin Number: D783 - Strathallan Suite
Overall Rating: 5*****
Cleanliness: 5*****
Furnishings: 4****
Balcony: 5*****
Bathroom: 5*****
Location:...

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We were in C708.

Perfect location for the stairs up to the Beach house and Horizon buffet. Also great for going down to the Oriental restaurant for...

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Last post by blastfromthepast
23 Sep 2016, 13:39
Help Please - Balcony Cabins

by Snoozen82 » 20 Sep 2016, 13:33

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Hi

I'm a little confused over the balcony cabins on both Britannia and Azura (i've only ever stayed in a balcony on the Ventura and that was...

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ooooooo that looks fab! But out of our price range unfortunately :(

So, we have taken the plunge and taken the 2 cabins at the stern on Ventura....

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Last post by Snoozen82
23 Sep 2016, 13:21
Britannia B624 cruise review Fjords August 2016

by towny44 » 30 Aug 2016, 22:46

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This would be our second Britannia cruise after we had previously been to the Med on its third cruise last May, so we knew what to expect, and it...

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We were also on B624,
Boarding time 3pm, arrived 2.30pm, on board in cabin by 3.15pm,
We had no problems it was a very pleasant cruise well up to...

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Last post by brillo
14 Sep 2016, 11:00
Norovirus Outbreak

by Stephen » 22 Jul 2016, 18:23

Friends of ours were due to go on a ship visit tomorrow on Britannia but there are reports of a norovirus outbreak so I guess that's cancelled....

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Last post by Stephen
22 Jul 2016, 18:23
Good Points about Britannia

by oldpoer » 20 Jun 2015, 10:05

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Could anyone please post all the positives about Britannia instead of negatives

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I know this is an oldie but we were on Britannia over Christmas/New Year and have 99% positive things to say about her
- she was easy to get around...

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Last post by Solent Richard
16 Mar 2016, 11:27
2015 Christmas Cruise on Britannia

by Jan Rosser » 23 Mar 2014, 21:28
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My son has just rung to ask if I am interested in a cruise on Britannia at Christmas 2015 - am I heck :roll: I have always fancied a Christmas cruise...

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Hi Jan, oops sorry, yes got mixed up there ....

I haven't finished it yet but have read part of it ... looking forward to rest of it :) ... I can...
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Last post by Kendhni
27 Feb 2016, 14:59
Britannia help requested

by Solent Richard » 16 Feb 2016, 08:50

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I have received a request for help regarding Britannia's departure from Southampton on her Maiden Voyage.

As part of the sail away P&O organised a...

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I remember the offer but didn't take any notice of the details as we were on deck until it was dark and then in our cabin with the curtains pulled....

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Last post by Solent Richard
17 Feb 2016, 12:42
A402 Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin Video Tour

by oldpoer » 20 Jan 2016, 10:35

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Anyone who has booked or thinking of booking a Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin (Mini-Suite) on Britannia may find this cabin video useful.

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Can't remember Britannia's architecture but certainly on Azura and Ventura higher deck balconies are more shaded by the overhang of the deck above....

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Last post by qbman1
08 Feb 2016, 16:37
Britannia dress codes

by bassman67 » 14 Apr 2014, 17:48
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Now I can access my Cruise Personaliser, it's a liitle disturbing to see that there will be 10 evening casual nights and 1 Formal Night on a 14 day...

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We are due to join Britannia on the 29th Jan 2016. In under 2 weeks. I assume that there will be 4 formal nights of which one should be black and...
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Last post by Quizzical Bob
16 Jan 2016, 18:12
My 1st Christmas Cruise

by Jan Rosser » 12 Jan 2016, 17:21

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I will try to make this short and sweet and truthfully stopped making notes after a few days so will have to rely on my memory for most of it. This...

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Cannot really add much.. Can't type for long with LH anyway :lolno: was such a brilliant holiday and soon got over missing family :crazy: and what a...

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Last post by JenniC
14 Jan 2016, 11:08
Cancelled cruise

by ItsmeAnnC » 11 Oct 2015, 17:26

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Don't panic - it's me that's cancelled, not P&O!
After three years we thought it was about time to go back to the Caribbean - we usually go every...

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We thrive on trouble. Me and Merv, we're rebels, us !
Stop it :lol:

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Last post by emjay45
18 Nov 2015, 11:46
Britannia B523

by daib GC » 26 Mar 2014, 14:07

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We have booked any other takers.

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Well, that's B523 done and dusted. Mixed weather, sunshine and showers, hot in Alicante, cloudburst in Gib. - got soaked.
As to Britannia - some...

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Last post by allatc
23 Oct 2015, 17:18
Britannia B515

by Jacknian » 24 Aug 2015, 17:43

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Saturday 25th July
Well at last we were on our way, and it was to prove a very eventful first day ! The traffic was horrendous, and although we...

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Thanks for the reports, and I agree with virtually everything that you said

I think the show 'Gravity' was my favourite of the production shows, but...

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Last post by Gill W
15 Sep 2015, 14:47
Epicurean Restaurant

by Msmall8824 » 07 Aug 2015, 15:50

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Hello, Everyone!
I hope someone who has travelled on Britannia and dined in the Epicurean can help, please. I understand the dress code but what do...

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That was excellent Richard
Cheers

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Last post by barney
09 Sep 2015, 16:54
Britannia - My thoughts

by Peter D » 22 Jul 2015, 10:19

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Just came back off B513 - Around the UK, so food for thought. My views only.

Just love her colour scheme, browns, creams, blues, reds, greens and...

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Thank You very much Peter for taking the time to post this very detailed and informative report. It has been most helpful.

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Last post by Maritqos
22 Jul 2015, 22:28
B513 - Around Britain

by Peter D » 22 Jul 2015, 10:07

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Just back from B513 - Around the UK cruise.

Day 3 – Edinburgh
Tender Port

We were tendered into Newhaven. We were met at the port by a trio of...

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We did a Round Britain cruise on Artemis, and had a fabulous time, so I enjoyed reading about some familiar ports

We are doing a British Isles...

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Last post by Gill W
22 Jul 2015, 19:00
Britannia Norway 27 June - good and bad

by oldtimer » 06 Jul 2015, 17:55

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First the good things, have been on Azura, Ventura, Oceana and Arcadia, Boarding was better, on board at 1pm and was told cabin was ready. The buffet...

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I do all the packing for holidays and always mix our clothes (even when we took the children) between our 2 cases so don't care which label is used....

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Last post by Happydays
09 Jul 2015, 19:16
Eric Lanyard afternoon tea

by oldtimer » 17 Jun 2015, 18:27

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Having watched his TV programmes I assumed his afternoon tea would be lots of exotic cakes, however I have looked at the two menu's and there is...

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I used to have a Lanyard...had a Jacknife attached to it.!!!!

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Last post by screwy
29 Jun 2015, 17:25
B510

by poole boy » 29 Jun 2015, 11:11

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went to Southampton on Saturday to pick up friends who had been on this cruise talking with them on the way back they said the food was great the...

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they did say they preferred Azura to Britannia but thought rci had ships a lot more of what they wanted for them

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Last post by poole boy
29 Jun 2015, 13:04
Britannia B511 - 27 June

by JenniC » 16 Mar 2015, 20:41

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Couldn't wait until December, so just booked B511 on 27 June to fjords... :clap: :crazy:
Anyone else coming?

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Have a great cruise Jenni Steve and Jan and everyone else on this cruise.

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Last post by Suekersh
26 Jun 2015, 19:15
B511

by Capt Black » 25 Jun 2015, 20:40

Bon Voyage to Bob & Rowena, have a great cruise. :)

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25 Jun 2015, 20:40
Britannia B517

by andyrmanc » 28 Mar 2014, 08:12

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We are booked onto this Western Med cruise. Quite a wait till we go but hopefully it will soon pass.
We are a family of 3 with our daughter Ella who...

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Hi gouty-man,

Thanks for the info. We are getting the coach down so not so much of a problem for us thankfully.

Andy

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Last post by andyrmanc
23 Jun 2015, 09:26
Freedom dining restaurants

by allatc » 18 Jun 2015, 21:35

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Although we generally choose to go on a table for 6 or 8 I'm interested to know if Britannia has many tables for two in the Freedom dining...

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Hang onto your table cloth as well if some lard ar*se gets up to leave next to you. This happened to us on our last cruise to great amusement of a...

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Last post by Stephen
20 Jun 2015, 18:14
Dining Question from Newbie

by Miss Moneypenny » 12 Jun 2015, 17:15

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Hello everyone. :D I am new to this forum, and I have really enjoyed reading all the posts.

We are on a Britannia cruise departing on 18th July. I...

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Welcome to the forum Miss Moneypenny :clap:

A word of advice that will stand you in good stead......don't get too friendly with that Onelife...

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Last post by Stephen
19 Jun 2015, 07:27
costa coffee

by oldtimer » 09 Jun 2015, 16:47

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Is there a Costa on board Britannia?

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Very many thanks, Maureen.

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10 Jun 2015, 07:35

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