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Smurfie's Return to Cruising

by david63 » 11 May 2022, 09:38
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This is a back-to-back cruise, firstly to the Baltic, which we have not visited for about 12 years, and then down to the Med on Britannia, a ship...

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We visited the Ice Bar in Oslo. Two girls in the party asked if they were allowed to take the glasses home as souvenirs!

Were they blonde?
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22 May 2022, 23:04
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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Last post by CaroleF
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 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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29 May 2018, 09:30
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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26 Aug 2017, 21:29
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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14 Sep 2016, 11:00
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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14 Jan 2016, 11:08
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
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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09 Jul 2015, 19:16
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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29 Jun 2015, 13:04
B508 Photos

by frintonite » 06 Jun 2015, 18:17

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La Rochelle looks gorgeous. I must look into visiting there some time. Also good photo of Martin Roberts, the man from one of my favourite...

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07 Jun 2015, 09:39
B508 Cruise Review

by frintonite » 31 May 2015, 15:12

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Yes, we also enjoyed your reports, and hope all goes well for you.

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02 Jun 2015, 16:26
B508 Part V

by frintonite » 30 May 2015, 15:45

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Good to met you and Tony also

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30 May 2015, 18:32
B508 Part IV

by frintonite » 28 May 2015, 09:02

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Love the photos, Ray.

Maureen

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Last post by Kenmo1
28 May 2015, 09:16
B508 Part III

by frintonite » 27 May 2015, 08:58

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27 May 2015, 08:58
B508 Part II

by frintonite » 26 May 2015, 11:29

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26 May 2015, 11:29
B508 Part I

by frintonite » 23 May 2015, 10:02

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Looking forward to hear about the cruise.

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Last post by cruisin_duo
25 May 2015, 15:48
Britannia maiden season Canaries cruise review May 2015

by cruisemike » 20 May 2015, 15:49

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On 16th May we returned from a 14 night cruise to the Canaries and Madeira on the MV Britannia.
The Good:
Excellent cabins with the new larger...

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Thanks Mike, I did provide feedback on the lights on my cruise surveys, both the written one and the online one, so I was hoping the situation might...

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Last post by Gill W
21 May 2015, 16:23
Britannia maiden season W. Med. cruise review April 2015

by towny44 » 07 May 2015, 14:41

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A new ship to explore on only its third main cruise we felt was a good opportunity to check if reality matched the hype, plus it would certainly be...

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I presume the idea is they won't ride up if you have to jump in the water, as no mention was made in the safety briefing of how to hold one down if...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
20 May 2015, 18:30
The Britannia Maiden Cruise (part 5)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 17:01

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Ajaccio, Monday 22nd March

I'm writing this whilst sitting on our balcony in Ajaccio. We've had some sun and some cloud - the weather has been like...

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Hello Ken, long time no see

Hope you enjoy Britannia

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Last post by Gill W
16 May 2015, 15:54
First Review Of Britannia

by towny44 » 22 Mar 2015, 09:20
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I found this reveiew on another forum but thought it was quite a good comprehensive first review of the new ship which might be useful to share.

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Glad you liked it - saw it on Twaddle and thought it might kindle a few memories
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14 May 2015, 15:38
The Britannia Maiden (part 8)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 17:08

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We had a fantastic meal last night in Sindhu. I had exactly the same as everyone else, minus the salt. It's great to have the full dish as...

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Oi, what's all this about me and handbags!!

I bet that gobby g*t half a life has been talking again. The only bag you'll see me with (no not the...

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Last post by Stephen
30 Apr 2015, 16:18
Poster Boy's Britannia Maiden review

by Mervyn and Trish » 29 Mar 2015, 16:48

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Poster Boy’s Britannia Maiden Review – Part 1

If you simply don't like big ships look away now. If the lack of a wraparound promenade deck at the...

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If there are any moaners who board with us next week, I shall just tip them over the rail. Especially as there's no chance of being caught by...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
03 Apr 2015, 14:44
The Britannia Maiden Cruise (part one)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 16:39

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Here goes with my cruise diary/report.

Once I get writing, I find it difficult to stop, so be warned, this will run to 8 parts! :oops:

Britannia...

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To clarify for those not actually on the ship and speculating. The cabin has standard three pin UK sockets, including one which is permanently on so...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
03 Apr 2015, 10:49
The Britannia Maiden (part 7)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 17:06

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Cartagena and Cadiz - what a difference a day makes

Our last two ports were Cartagena and Cadiz.

We decided to do an excursion in Cartagena - A...

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Isn't it always the last port of call, irrespective of history? Paul Brown did remark on mooring a ship with a huge Union Jack on the bow in...

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30 Mar 2015, 18:20
The Britannia Maiden Cruise (part 4)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 16:59

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Port days - Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Civitavecchia

I'm writing this on the middle Saturday of our cruise, on the afternoon of our Civitavecchia...

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I thought Civitavecchia was a rather pleasant seaside town, not especially Italian, but great for a stroll, and much less hassle than going to Rome....

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Last post by Gill W
29 Mar 2015, 20:13
The Britannia Maiden Cruise (part 3)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 16:46

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From Gibraltar, en route to Barcelona.

I'm writing this on the sea day between Gibraltar to Barcelona.

We called at Gibraltar yesterday. It was a...

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Careful. The webcam may be working by then.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
29 Mar 2015, 19:31
The Britannia Maiden Cruise (part 2)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 16:43

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Two sea days down to Gibraltar

I'm writing this on day three of our cruise, en route to Gibraltar.

Things are progressing nicely, seas are calm....

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I feel I know my way round the new girl already :D

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29 Mar 2015, 18:39
The Britannia Maiden (part 6)

by Gill W » 29 Mar 2015, 17:03

Sea day

After a run of ports, we now have a welcome sea day. Once again, I'm reporting from our intermittently sunny balcony. We have solved the...

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29 Mar 2015, 17:03

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