Great ship, food is great but limited choices compare to others, lack of activities for teenagers.

Britannia Cruise Review to Europe

eeem

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

Spain And France

Sail date: July 15, 2018

Ship: Britannia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: F537

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Ship is big but a nightmare to go around, lift and stairs inconsistent. No water park features like slides on other crusie lines, not much fun for teenagers, apart from the game room (don't want them to play electronic games all the time). Food is a bit limited, mainly English and Indian. Not much choices and everyday, virtually same food on the buffet and restaurant menu. Entertainment such as night shows is very good. There are other many activities for different ages. We particular like the quiz sessions. The cabin steward is very good and polite but staff in buffet and restaurant bit static without any smile.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

That is the most inconvenient ship we have been in. Stairs in mid ship only go up to Deck 7. some lifts on either side do not go to certain deck. It was a struggle to go around the ship, we only get used to on the very last day and still got lost. Same saying from other passengers.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

You have to remember which stairs doesn't go to which deck and so as the lifts. A nightmare.

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Ports of call

Southampton (London), England

4 out of 5

St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

4 out of 5

Lively little island, went to museum and took a bus (very cheap £1 per cheap) to Vazon bay beach (not allow to swim only for surfing). However I would recommend the Cobo Bay instead, clear water and spectacular view.

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La Coruna, Spain

5 out of 5

Went to the Hercules Tower (you have to book a time to go up) and aquarium, kids love it. Get a LaCoruna Card from a tourist information centre. It only costs €11 adult, and half price for kids for 24 hours, it allows to visit 5 different venues. If you travel with few friends, get a taxi. Cheap enough.

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Santander, Spain

3 out of 5

Got on a hop on hop off bus. €25 adult, half price children, including a boat trip. Visited the palace, but was closed and only open at the weekend, not many points of interest.

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La Rochelle, France

5 out of 5

Visited the local market, which is not on the brochure. It is on Rue Gambetta. Love the fresh Oyster outside the market. So fresh, cheap and comes with free white wine!! Excellent

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

eeem 5 years ago

That’s a while after my comments. That’s not my first cruise and I have been on Princess and MSC cruises. That’s why my comments. If it’s my first cruise, then I would be impressed by it. Food preference is personal. Limited choices is real. Sure, they have many different food theme nights. For example, Chinese night. They only had five Chinese dishes, the rest is English and Indian dishes. Not even a noodle dish. It’s mad. As I said, doesn’t matter what’s the theme that night, Indian and English food are dominant. if you like Indian and English dishes, you will love it. But I was disappointed.

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Charlotte02 6 years ago

I think this was rather an unfair review. Water features should not have been commented on as the proper research should have been done on the cruise, especially with teenagers to entertain being involved. Also, we took a 14 year old and a 16 year old, and they were always busy, making new friends and having fun in the pools together. They absolutely adored the ship and begged to go again once we came off. It’s very peculiar that they had nothing to do; we never saw ours!

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ClassyClaire 6 years ago

Eeem Glad you think this. Not many people complain about it other than the stairs. We had no kids with us so can’t comment there. We went on Britannia’s first Caribbean cruise in 2015 and were really disappointed with the ship. Was expecting glitz and glam and didn’t feel like there was any. As you say shows were good, food ok nothing wow. Room was ok as were staff. Ports visited were all excellent. Would we go back on it? Probably not unless it was a proper bargain!!!

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onlysail 6 years ago

None of the p&o ships have water slides or rock walls ect they are cruise liners not floating theame parks. Some research before booking would have shown this. As it is a uk based line its not suprising english food dominates. Cant agree at all with your comments on the buffet and dining room. Buffet has a different theame each night and the dining room menu is different each night. Maybe cruising isnt for you or maybe try an american ship with all the whistles and bells and drunks

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rob87 6 years ago

Was this your first cruise?

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