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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: D738
Overall Rating: 5*****
Cleanliness: 5*****
Furnishings: 5*****
Balcony: 4****
Bathroom: 5*****
Location: 5*****
Stability: 5*****...

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Last post by Peter D
09 Feb 2022, 15:06
Dining on Britannia

by david63 » 30 Jan 2022, 13:29

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We have a cruise booked for May on Britannia (still not 100% sure if we will be going - but that is another story)

This morning I received an email...

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He’ll just say ‘Management’ :)

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Last post by Stephen
23 Feb 2022, 16:27
Booking Extras

by Sweepsy66 » 27 Jan 2020, 12:50

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Is anybody else having issues booking extras on Britannia March Caribbean cruise. Tried and continually failing to book spa and tours etc. Its our...

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I have been into the cruise personaliser of my other booked cruises and edited my personal details and it comes up with the option for the booklet....

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04 Feb 2020, 17:00
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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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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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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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
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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26 Jun 2017, 20:16
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 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 Esprit
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
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
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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16 Jan 2016, 18:12
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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18 Nov 2015, 11:46
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
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
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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Last post by anniec
10 Jun 2015, 07:35
Novovirus on the new ship ?

by Whynd1 » 29 May 2015, 12:42

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Its been reported on another cruise forum that a passenger who was one a weeks cruise to the Fjords , towards the end of the cruise contracted the...

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A good point, though I suppose the idea is to provide some protection against bugs people may have innocently picked up from stair rails or lift...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
31 May 2015, 14:53
Britannia where are P & O going?

by oldtimer » 25 May 2015, 17:00
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P &O to my mind are not top of the range cruising experience, neither are they bucket and spade cruises, they are reasonably priced and appeal to...

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We returned from Britannia today and I have to say I really liked the ship. Because we don't really care for P&O menus, we skipped the main dining...
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Last post by GillD46
30 May 2015, 16:40
Size Restrictions

by June1969 » 31 Jan 2015, 14:17

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Whilst researching excursions for our Batic cruise on Britannia I have found that on our day in Stockholm the ship will be at anchor 60 km from the...

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Sounds a bit Irish to me

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Last post by qbman1
16 May 2015, 11:46
Price of "extras"

by bassman67 » 14 Feb 2015, 09:12

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Now that we are only 20 days away, can any of you maiden voyagers tell us the price of things like the Cookery Club, Sindhu, and the other...

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... Black Tie evenings are always sea days, and have never known two black tie evenings in succession, so you can usually work out when they will be....

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Last post by towny44
06 May 2015, 09:56
Britannia Cabins

by Peter D » 18 Mar 2015, 13:38

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A video link for various Britannia cabins.

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Cannot understand why you would use two TV's in one cabin, the noise from one would clash with the other one, unless you were watching the same...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
31 Mar 2015, 10:14
Britannia webcam

by allatc » 28 Mar 2015, 14:53

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Has anyone seen the webcam on Britannia actually working ?

Every time I look it's a night shot of Southampton

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The camera itself is working fine, it seems to be the link to shore that's not. You'll just have to book a cruise and watch it on your cabin tv.
I...

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Last post by towny44
29 Mar 2015, 22:42
Prom deck?

by Jacknian » 09 Mar 2015, 14:09

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Looking at the deck plans of Britannia, there doesn't seem to be a promenade deck, am I right or is it hiding in there somewhere ? My husband will be...

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We also enjoy walking around the Promenade deck, we do several miles a day, but it REALLY isn't a deal breaker. In our earlier cruising days, the...

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Last post by GillD46
20 Mar 2015, 08:27
Bon voyage

by Whynd1 » 11 Mar 2015, 18:32

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To all those cruisers who are sailing on Britannia's maiden voyage - hope you all have a lovely time and I look forward to hearing the reports on the...

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Fabulous picture, brings back memories of the streamers that I still miss.

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Last post by GillD46
16 Mar 2015, 07:43
Britannia Naming Ceremony and Events

by JenniC » 16 Feb 2015, 15:40
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Wanted to watch the naming etc.. As we did with Azura in Mayflower Park, but PandO are not doing anything at all for the public... See email copy...

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Like Jo, we have known Paul for many years. He is one of the nicest genuine people anyone could hope to meet. My Husband commented when the Queen was...
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Last post by Jean W
11 Mar 2015, 14:02
On Her Way

by Peter D » 03 Mar 2015, 15:00

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Britannia has left Gibraltar and is on her way home.

ETA according to Marine Traffic is 10am 6 March.

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Hmm - a bit undecided about this ship. She looked a bit bulky and clumsy when turning off of Cowes sea front - definitely a floating block of flats...

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Last post by Frank Manning
07 Mar 2015, 09:32
It's Official...

by david63 » 27 Feb 2015, 11:51

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... HM The Queen will be naming Britannia.

Just had an email

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Yes Gill, it was a great cruise and glad we went when we did, as I cannot see Yalta and Odessa being on the cruise itinery any time soon. Hope you...

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Last post by Grando
28 Feb 2015, 17:46
Photos of Today's handing over.

by daib GC » 22 Feb 2015, 20:00

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Found these and thought of you all..eventually.

Gan Canny

Dai
8-) 8-)

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... MP being a Medical Practitioner who wants to sell you a hearing aid perchance ?

:lol:
Ehhh?

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
26 Feb 2015, 13:48
Britannia Godmother

by oldbluefox » 15 Jul 2014, 16:47
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So who do you think will be Godmother to Britannia?

It would be nice if it were to be HM since it is called Britannia but who else would qualify?

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My vote goes to Onelife to do the job. I've heard that this very minute a very large pumpkin and half a dozen white rats are on their way to...
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Last post by Onelife
25 Feb 2015, 22:35
New Britannia Photos

by daib GC » 10 Jan 2015, 10:38

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Photos of Britannia, possibly the best I have seen. They show her coming back into port from her sea trials.

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You need to photograph this ship from the right angle
the pics head on to the bow and stern make it look like a container ship,
but then you sail...

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Last post by sadgit2
05 Feb 2015, 15:20
balcony size

by greenfish187 » 10 Jan 2015, 17:41

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Hello
Can anyone tell me if any of the baconies are larger than others as on c deck on azura/ventura
Many thanks
Terry

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Terry, only the balconies at the stern are above average, in fact all other balconies on Britannia are very small about 2 thirds the size òf the...

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Last post by towny44
10 Jan 2015, 18:25
Sea trials begin

by Mervyn and Trish » 08 Dec 2014, 16:32

I see from Facecloth and Witter that Britannia's sea trials have begun. I think she's looking good. If all goes well I reckon they might have time to...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
08 Dec 2014, 16:32
Latest video

by david63 » 02 Aug 2014, 15:52

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Just found this video of the current state of Britannia.

Looks as if those on the maiden will need to pack their hard hats :lol: :lol:

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and face masks too - we looked round Aurora just before her Maiden and she stank of fresh paint

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Last post by Meg 50
02 Aug 2014, 16:08
Britannia - the future

by Not so ancient mariner » 10 May 2014, 11:24

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I am just wondering what (if any) contingency plans P&O may have for the possibility of Scotland becoming independent, and the union flag (which...

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Err paint over it...simple really
doesn't need a referendum for that astounding piece of logic, now does it

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Last post by Dark Knight
11 May 2014, 17:29
Latest Photograph of Britannia's Oriental Restaurant

by ITWA Travel Writer » 07 Apr 2014, 16:17

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Hot of the press chaps!!

Click the link below to view the First actual photograph of the “Oriental Restaurant” on-board Britannia.

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Looks like P&O have taken a lead from Ryanair...

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Last post by cookster
07 May 2014, 15:11
parking

by stocktonmackem » 11 Apr 2014, 09:56

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I booked Britannia for June next year and when I have tried to book the parking it is telling me my code is not valid. I booked on 1st day and...

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Thanks for the tip. Booked ours too now.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
30 Apr 2014, 11:29
Britannia food and drink

by davecttr » 19 Apr 2014, 21:23

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check this out

looks interesting :)

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If this idea prooves popular P&O might roll it out across the fleet as a way of differentiating their ships from say Princess etc etc. Of course the...

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Last post by davecttr
22 Apr 2014, 09:59
Obscured view balconies

by Jillybuck » 14 Apr 2014, 21:22

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Obscured view balconies - does anyone know how obscured? Surely if you have a lifeboat/tender in front of your balcony it defeats the object of...

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Towny 44 aka John, thank you for your advice! That was very helpful and now on the verge of booking a Caribbean trip!

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Last post by Jillybuck
16 Apr 2014, 22:41
Cruise Updates by P&O

by ITWA Travel Writer » 11 Apr 2014, 17:59

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You may be interested to note that P&O are beginning to publish more information on the early cruises.

For example:

Eric Lanlard has committed to...

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Anything Come Dancing is strictly avoided. Thanks for letting me know :)

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12 Apr 2014, 18:23

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