Britannia Reviews

Initially boarding Britannia was arduous and assistance was none existent and at no point throughout the cruise did anyone actually ask my struggling wife if she needed help. The shows/ entertainment in comparison to other P&O cruises were not of the same quality or standard! However, despite this my wife and I were intent on enjoying our cruise and purchased a wine package and made the best of a bad job!

Positives: nice cabin, gym facilities, itinerary of ports, lots of hanging space with hangers. Disappointed with variety of entertainment. For a 2 week cruise outside of summer/Easter school holidays there were more children than we expected on board (also echoed by others we spoke to), therefore, much of the entertainment and movies seemed to be aimed at families with children. The Live Lounge dance floor (even after 10. 30pm) was like a school disco for primary school kids the number of times we went there. If the daytime entertainment wasn't aimed at children, it was based around soft selling via jewellery/spa/gym/shop talks trying to hook you in to purchase over priced items. There were around 6 sea days so I expected more enrichment style adult talks. The only one tgey had was at 10am on some mornings which meant having to get up early to have breakfast. Not something I was planning on doing on sea days on holiday. Our shower unit wasnt very clean with black around the shower attachment areas and also edges of glass, plus discoloured shower pole. The pillows were also extremely firm but I realised after inspection that the pillows were soft enough, however, the pillowcases were too small, therefore the pillow was compacted inside causing it to be very very firm. I rectified this by opening the envelope and so the pillows stuck out the end of it. The other negative was the extremely long queues for dining in the evening, often 1hr if not in the queue by 6. 30pm. I'd definitely select set dining next time as on this ship, it was a separate restaurant at the back of the ship. Overall I can't say it spoilt our holiday as we did enjoy but it wasn't what I expecting as it felt like an overcrowded hotel.

Had a fantastic and perfect 2 weeks on Britannia. Great food, venues and the staff were so helpful, hard working and friendly. Loved both the MDRs and speciality restaurants. Amazingly food. Entertainers all fantastic. Beautiful islands. Enjoyed the ring of fire day tour. We loved Siam Park, but got our own transfer there to enjoy a full day. Lovely sunrises and sunsets onboard. Met so many nice people. Wouldn’t change a thing.

We are just a week back from a 14 night cruise on the Britannia . We sailed to Madeira and the Canaries and on our way back called in at Cadiz and Vigo both of which we really liked This was our first time on Britannia and a our third cruise with P and O over a 20 year period . The service was excellent, the food good and a highlight the Epicurean restaurant ! We went back for a second night We had cruised on a Celebrity ship earlier in the year and would say the food was better on Britannia . We did miss the made to order omelettes at breakfast and some other aspects of breakfast on a more American style ship . The entertainment was quite good but not as good as some other ships we had been on . The port information was limited and although we didn’t find it a problem, lack of shuttle buses was noted by some. We made a complaint about noise in our cabin but can’t fault the response to that ! Would definitely cruise on Britannia again if we found the right price and destination . We did panic over not finding one of our cases in the luggage hall, a bit chaotic there but eventually found it Port staff were very helpful with this

Second time on Britannia but won't be going again . After booking a party of 7 cabins together , 2 couples was moved to different cabins and we didn't see them for 2 days . We paid extra to choose the cabins as we was renewing our wedding vows and had talked 7 people to come and celebrate with us that had never cruised before. We asked for all of our party to be linked but only 7 people was linked . The wedding vows went brilliant but the organisation and standards of p&o has dropped drastically. The waiters and staff are fantastic but trying to get sat for dining has you waiting for an hour plus although half the tables was empty . Not what im used to on a cruise

The staff and food was brilliant. Plenty of enterment and things to do Wasnt keen on the time we spent at sea.

Britannia was a lovely ship & we had a fabulous cruise. Service, staff and food was exceptional. Plenty to do on board Fab itinerary My only niggle is the layout of the ship. It's quite difficult to navigate around as they have the centre stairs closed off and this left the lifts always very busy.

This is our third time on the Britannia . The cruise and ports were good and food and staff were excellent . Although the ship is getting a bit tired and could do with freshening up . Showing its age . Going on the Iona next so should be a bit better as it has had a refit lately although this ship is not as old as the Britannia which is meant to be P&O s flag ship . If it’s the flagship it should be living up to it’s name . Entertainment was far to loud as many guest were saying and totally agree a screaming match in my performances and repeated shows from previous cruises

We felt that the ship had too many people and the service was not good . Food in the buffet was a let down so after two nights we went and had sit down meals which service was excellent and food was good. Entertainment for adults was poor everything was catered around the children. Parents let children run wild no consideration for the older people . Would not go on a big ship again . P&o have catered for the masses on this ship standard and gone down disappointed. Cabin was ok been to better bedding not changed for two weeks. Did not like the apps to book you food with struggling how they worked . Enjoyed port stops went on quit a lot of excursions well organised and many free from children .

Lovely ship, food great but too big. Too many people and children. Room well appointed and comfy.