pjd8283 Cruise Review on Britannia on Aug 27, 2016

Britannia Cruise Review

pjd8283

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Reviews: 7

Helpful Votes: 110

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Sail date: August 27, 2016

Ship: Britannia

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We sailed to the Norwegian fjords on Britannia in August 2016. So far my favourite cruise destination but although only my third it was my least favourite ship. I'm not saying I wouldn't go on it again as I am restricted to certain times but if I had a choice I would probably choose a different ship. The main issues have already been documented. A lot of passengers to squeeze into small venues. The live lounge is too small and standing room only. The entertainment was dire. So much so we paid twice to go into the limelight club to see Cheryl baker who I must say was very good. The theatre group were average. They have a hi tec theatre but again just seem to have a bunch of talented performers just singing musical hits. So much more could be achieved here I feel. The only time we managed to get into the live lounge we saw a poor comedian who I realised as he started we'd seen previously on oceana a year previous. We all know about lifts and central staircases. No promenade again is well known. Food was excellent in MDR and like the previous cruises I cannot fault the staff or service. Cabins however I felt were the nicest I've stayed in. The ship just lacks soul and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Norway, and it's worth getting up at silly o'clock to watch the ship sail down the fjords. The captain was rarely seen or heard. Which was a shame as I like to hear their announcements and what they have to say. The first officer was capable though! If you do visit the fjords I'd think about the ship size as 3000+ odd people getting off a ship can overwhelm a little town that has 350 occupants. To sum up, my memories of Norway were magical and I'd do it again tomorrow, even on Britannia but if the same cruise was available on an alternative fleet member, I'd choose the alternative.

4 Comments

dengage 7 years ago

We like all P & O ships our favourite is Ventura, but go on Brittania for the 4th time in July, but any cruise is better than no cruise at all.

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pjd8283 7 years ago

I wouldn't mind trying ventura. quite liked azura, but so far oceana is our number one!

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Brooksta 7 years ago

Been on Britannia last year and agree totally with you. Ventura is a lovely ship but sooo overdue a refurbish

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picalo 7 years ago

this was a very informative review. thank you. also that's anything you ran into the same comedian.

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