Polstead Cruise Review on Britannia on Sep 04, 2017

Britannia Cruise Review

Polstead

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Sail date: September 04, 2017

Ship: Britannia

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

First cruise and I before I start let me say nothing in life is perfect but this was pretty good. 4.5 stars out of 5 The good points. The food was very good indeed. We ate in the Oriental restaurant and I can honestly say we had a wonderful meal every night. Breakfast too was taken there and the service was excellent. For lunch, when taken, we used the Peninsular and once the Meridian. Again absolutely first class. I never understand the attraction of the buffet restaurant, the Horizon, when you can be waited on in style, but I suppose everyone is different but unfortunately as a result I cannot help with reviewing that place other than to say it always appeared popular. We also had a meal in the Sindhu restaurant which was amazing. Entertainment was better than I had expected, certainly a step up from resort hotels that I have been to. There was a variety to suit most tastes but the highlight for me was the evening spent in the limelight lounge. Dean Andrews was the perfect fit for that type of dining. He is not just a very good singer but also quite amusing. Our cabin on G deck( G714) was a concern before I got on board as I had read reviews about noise from the Live Lounge below. I didn't hear a thing from there and I guess they must have sorted the problem as I am a light sleeper. The room was clean and serviced twice a day to a very good standard. Thank you Mathew. I also thought the time in Ports was about right and as always everyone has a view about each place. For me I enjoyed our days in La Coruna and in Madeira, you must do the toboggan. Did not think so much about the Canary Islands and loved Seville ( from Cadiz ) The staff were excellent and look after you well. We also met some wonderful people on our maiden cruise and that certainly made our holiday The Bad points The lifts, they are a total pain. Not enough and in the midship section worse due to there not being any stairs. P&O need to also have one lift dedicated in that section for wheelchair users. The fit amongst us can walk forward or aft and use stairs, but often don't. It is a serious problem and was the talk of the ship. Personal point and I may be accused of being a party pooper but I just do not get the sail away party thing. But you can always avoid them as it is such a big ship and have a nice beer somewhere or read a book as there are lots of place to escape to All in all I think I will like cruising and we have booked another to the fjords Hope this helps and enjoy the ship

6 Comments

CruiserKH 6 years ago

In agree the sailaway parties are not for everyone but as you say you can ways find something else to do. I usually find relaxing in the cabin after a busy day ashore and before getting ready for dinner occupies my time while the ship departs. However I did venture up on deck for the sailaway from Venice, to see Venice at sunset is absolutely fantastic.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Stephen57 7 years ago

We are on Britannia for the first time May 2018 to the Fjords. 👍

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

darnoc95 7 years ago

We are on Brittania next month for the first time. thanks for the heads up about the lifts. as we are mid ship it could be a pain. however I'm sure we'll enjoy the cruise as we always do. I think we will probably have a meal in sindhu as well as it sounds great. Ps been on many cruises now. and can honestly say the fjords were our favorite. enjoy

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

yorghan1 7 years ago

We went on brittania about a month after launch and the lifts were a nightmare then. I had hoped they had sorted it by now but obviously not

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

olldbob 7 years ago

another good review for p&o. there have been a number of concerns about the lifts on britannia , i hope p&o try to address this. we tend to mix it up as far as eating goes but have had some good food on the buffet theame nights

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

GIL155 7 years ago

VERY nice review for your first cruise. You appear to have a perfect temperament for cruising and exploring the world in this grand style. Best wishes as you visit the fjords next.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag