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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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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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30 Apr 2014, 11:29

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