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Photo Tour – P&O Cruises Britannia

Lisa recently enjoyed a visit and lunch onboard p&o cruises britannia during a turnaround day in southampton. in this article she shares her thoughts on the biggest ship ever built exclusively for the british market..

Britannia highlights at a glance… – 10+ places to dine – 10+ places to relax and unwind – 7 entertainment venues – 8 bars and places to socialise – 143,000 Tons – 3,647 Passengers – 1350 Crew

Photo Tour P&O Cruises Britannia

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Pools on the top deck P&O Cruises Britannia

P&O Britannia offer age specific kids’ clubs for 2-17 year olds and a night nursery (shown above) for infants. A full schedule of age appropriate activities are lead by fully trained Reef Rangers. There are four age groups – Splashers 2-4 year olds, Surfers 5-8 year olds, Scubas 9-12 year olds and H20 13-17 year olds , (who have their own dedicated room to chill out, watch movies, play games or participate in activities suitable for teens ). Click here – P&O Cruises, Britannia Kids Clubs – for more information about the activities on offer for these four age groups.

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Awesome Pictures. The interior of this cruise is looking so awesome. Thanks for letting us know about the cruise facilities.

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The spectacular Britannia is certain to wow you with her striking décor and breathtaking interiors, not to mention the one-million-pound art collection on board. The Britannia boasts 13 bars and 13 restaurants, four pools and magnificent accommodation all spread over 13 decks.

The entertainment on board is some of the finest at sea. Experience live entertainment at venues such as The Limelight Club, which offers show-stopping live performances; do the Cha-Cha-Cha with Strictly pro dancers or catch a West End-style show at Headliners Theatre.

A large, family-friendly ship, the Britannia offers dedicated children’s and teen’s clubs along with a night nursery to provide parents with some much-needed rest! As well as enjoying the classic European cuisine by Marco Pierre White, you can try your hand at creating your own culinary masterpieces with renowned British chef, James Martin, in the Cookery Club.

Occupancy 3647
Tonnage 143,000 tons
Length 1,083 ft (330.00 m)

Life on Board Britannia

Relax in elegant surroundings, dine at first-class restaurants, escape into opulent spaces, and be dazzled by captivating entertainment.

With multiple dining venues, including six speciality restaurants, you’ll find a menu and a venue to suit every mood.

Horizon Buffet
Poolside pizzeria and grill
Market Café
The Glass House
The Limelight Club
The Cookery Club
The Epicurean

Bars & Lounges

Sundaes ice cream
The Crow’s Nest
The Live Lounge
The Crystal Room
Riviera Bar

From cooking demonstrations to spending time with guest speakers, relaxing by the pool to immersing yourself in moving music recitals, your days can be as leisurely as you like.

4 whirlpool spas
Spa and Salon
Hydrotherapy Suite
The Retreat
Art gallery
Sports court
Fully equipped gym
Fitness classes
Dance classes

entertainment

Experience live entertainment at venues such as The Limelight Club, which offers show-stopping live performances or catch a West End-style show at Headliners Theatre.

Headliners theatre

Cabins & Suites

From a simple space to rest your head, to something a little more extravagant, P&O Cruises’ accommodation offers something to suit all travellers.

P&O Cruises Suite cabins epitomise luxury and comfort. These spacious accommodations offer elegant interiors, separate living areas, and private balconies with breathtaking sea views. Suite guests enjoy exclusive amenities, such as priority embarkation, a personal butler, and access to private lounges and dining venues. It’s the perfect choice for those seeking a lavish and indulgent cruise experience.

Butler service
Free room service
Daily breakfast in an exclusive restaurant
Priority check-in and boarding (from Southampton)
Full-size whirlpool bath+
Daily steward service
Free in-cabin TV, including comedy, movies, box sets, documentaries and news
Beds convertible to twin or king-size bed to suit your needs*
Toiletries from The White Company
Hair dryer and safe
Tea and coffee making facilities + Coffee machine
Air conditioning
Vanity/writing desk and chair
Canapés on embarkation and Celebration Nights
White Company gift
Champagne and chocolates on arrival
Fruit basket (preferred fruit request to Butler)
Main dining in cabin
Pillow menu
Atlas & binoculars

Super Deluxe Balcony Cabins

There’s nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination.

Floor to ceiling glass doors*
Champagne and chocolates on arrival*
Canapés delivered once a week*
Two flat screen TVs*
Tea and coffee facilities
Vanity writing desk and chair
Mineral water on arrival

*some exceptions apply

Balcony Cabins

Inside Cabins

These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools.

Free in-cabin TV

Single Balcony Cabins

Single Inside Cabins

Britannia Image Gallery

Browse Britannia’s fabulous image gallery below and discover more about life on board.

Britannia FAQs

How many passengers does britannia carry.

Britannia operates at a normal capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.

Are tips expected on Britannia?

Great service comes as standard. Tipping isn’t needed on board P&O Cruises’ ships.

Are there formal nights on Britannia?

There are usually four formal nights on two-week cruises (usually on sea days) and for cruises over seven nights there is a black and white themed ball.

What is the dress code on Britannia?

The dress code during the day is just your typical holiday wardrobe. Think t-shirts, shorts, and sundresses. There are no strict dress codes for our restaurants. Comfy smart casual is best, and we recommend dark denim, trousers, skirts, shirts, or dresses.

How many decks does Britannia have?

Britannia has 13 guest decks.

What class of ship is Britannia?

Britannia is a Royal-class cruise ship.

Is Britannia Adult Only?

No, Britannia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board.

What are the cabin grades on Britannia?

P&O Cruises’ ship Britannia has eight different cabin types: Single Inside, Single Balcony, Inside, Larger Inside, Balcony (with obstructed view), Balcony, Superior Deluxe Balcony, and Suite

When was Britannia last refurbished?

Britannia was last refurbished in 2019.

Can I take alcohol on Britannia?

Each guest aged 18 years (21 years in United States of America ports) and older may bring up to 1 litre of wine, Champagne, beer, spirit, or liqueur on board as they embark the ship for the first time only. Alcohol over the 1 litre limit will be stored and returned to the guest prior to the end of the cruise.

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A kid’s guide to Britannia

Author: [email protected]

Published on: 21 October 2015

Updated on: 11 May 2022

It’s no real surprise to find Rhys Hunt on a cruise ship; his mother, Louise, was chosen to be the madrina for P&O Cruises’ Britannia. She smashed a bottle of Prosecco against the vessel’s hull when it was floated out of dry-dock, more than a year before The Queen followed her example at the ship’s

It’s no real surprise to find Rhys Hunt on a cruise ship; his mother, Louise, was chosen to be the madrina for P&O Cruises’ Britannia .

She smashed a bottle of Prosecco against the vessel’s hull when it was floated out of dry-dock, more than a year before The Queen followed her example at the ship’s christening . But how would a 10-year old schoolboy enjoy a cruise on board?

The first impression I made of the ship was that she was massive: It felt about five-and-a-half times the size of the Holiday Inn in Southampton, and that is big! When I got on Britannia , it felt like a modern hotel that could move as fast as a car on a track. I liked my cabin a lot, but having two TVs was the best because Dadi didn’t want to move from watching the rugby, so I watched the Lego movie on the other TV. Yippee!!

So far I’ve only been to the kids’ club once, they do a variety of different activities: I’m on the way there now and will write more later…

Later that same day … I’m back! That was fun. I played on the PS4 most of the time but there are more exciting things on other nights like Connect 4 quiz. That is a quiz where if you get a point, you get a disk and place it in the grid.

I went to the gym with Dadi, you are allowed in with your parents but not allowed to do the weights. I cycled 10k on the bike playing Angry Birds. The running machines, the bikes and rowing machines all looked out at the sea.

There are five swimming pools: two family, one spa, one adult and a teens’ pool. I’m only allowed in the family pools but they were just as fun. I’d like to go back on board in three years when I can go in the teen pool at the back of the ship.

I had dinner in the Oriental restaurant every night with all of the people who came with us, all 14 were there: It was really nice meeting up and talking about our day. The food was good on the adults’ menu but sometimes I had the kids’ menu. Some nights we went to the theatre; my favourite show was Once Upon a Time because it had loads of funny things in it.

You can read the remainder of Rhys Hunt’s Britannia review in the October/November 2015 edition of World of Cruising magazine . Subscribe today to receive future editions direct to your door.

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P&O Britannia Cruise ship. All you need to know for your family cruise.

By Sarah – October 16, 2018

We recently embarked the P&O Britannia cruise ship and indulged in a Norwegian Fjords Cruise.

That and our daughter didn’t start school until the 10th September so we had one final week in which we could sneak in our last term time getaway. A change from our usual beach holidays, we booked a 7 day Norwegian Fjords Cruise with P&O. We set sail on their Britannia ship.

This post will be mostly about the Britannia Ship, I will write a subsequent post about Norway and the cruise.

The P&O Britannia ship

This is P&O’s flagship and just 3 years old. It is very impressive. It was absolutely huge (being one of their largest ships) and can cater for around 3500 guests and 1500 staff. It had 17 decks, 3 swimming pools, a spa, 9 restaurants, a cinema, a theatre, bars, coffee shops, actual shops, gym – it was incredible that all things were on a massive boat sailing through sea.

Eating on the P&O Britannia ship

There is a huge buffet that serves food all day and all night. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, kids tea, dinner, late night snacks – and these will all be three course meals, minimum. It is buffet food (food under lamps) but there is so much choice you will find something you like and as buffet food goes it really is pretty good. They also cater for any dietary requirements you have. When I booked the cruise I was asked if we have any requirements and they arranged for oat milk to be on board for my son. They also had snack bars, pizzeria and a grab and go healthy option on the Lido deck.

Dining restaurants

These are included in the price you pay and you will be able to choose a three course meal from a set menu. The food was pretty good, especially considering it is all inclusive. If you opt for ‘freedom dining’, as we did, you can turn up for dinner at any time. You may have to wait for a table but you will be given a buzzer so you can go off have a drink and return when you table is ready. One night we didn’t really have time to wait as the kids were in kids club, the staff were very accommodating and sat us very quickly.

If you haven’t opted for freedom dining then your dining time will be either 6.30 or 8.30 and you will have to turn up for your meal at this time. You will also be given the same table every night and it may be a ‘shared table’. This didn’t appeal to me but for the more sociable amongst you it might be worth it. Your all inclusive restaurant is open for breakfast lunch and diner but have specific opening times so watch out for those – we never made it for breakfast.

Select restaurants

In addition to these restaurants there are ‘select restaurants’. These are basically restaurants that you have to pay a supplement for but it is just that, a supplement. We ate in almost all of the select restaurants and the food bill was never extortionate. £8.00 supplement for a steak for example. Two of the select restaurants include Sindhu – an Indian restaurant and The Epicurean – a fine dining restaurant. They are 5 course meals of a very high standard. The quality of the food was exceptional, especially and the staff were fantastic. We would perhaps spend an extra £20-£40 on food in these restaurants but if you were to dine in places like that on land you be paying SO much more than that.

Basically be prepared to be full all the time, eat all the pudding and gain all the weight but it’ll be worth it.

Drinking on the P&O Britannia Ship

There is free tea and coffee available in the buffet all day everyday and a large variety of teas at that. Juice is also available at breakfast and the kids buffet. Water (and milk) is of course also available all day. Your package doesn’t include your alcoholic or soft drinks and you will have to pay for this. You can opt to purchase drinks packages in advance of your cruise to save you some money.

We didn’t bother with this but thats not to say we didn’t drink lot of wine. Our bill on departure was in a large part down to the drinks. I certainly wouldn’t consider them expensive especially given that you are a captured market. You won’t struggle to find a drink you like though, we were never short supply of a good Sauv Blanc, in fact you can partake in samplers and taster flights, which of course we did. I had a remarkably good Indian Sauv blanc one night, a departure from my usual Marlborough but it was certainly worth it.

Watch out for water – we didn’t use the tap water in our room and ordered bottles instead. £10.00 for 6 1.5 litre bottles. Ouch.

Families and the P&O Britannia Ship

This is a biggy for us. It is labelled a ‘family friendly ship’. We came to learn that this basically means children our allowed, as P&O do offer adult only cruising. It is family friendly in that there is a fantastic kids club that I couldn’t speak any higher of. There is an ‘adventure area’ for the kids and a swimming pool but that is mostly it. Other than that there isn’t much to keep your little ones entertained (unlike say Royal Caribbean). Other than a few staff run activities – mostly for older ones.

The kids club This was a big pull for us in doing the cruise. The kids loved it, we got a few hours to chill and everyone was happy. The kids club was fantastic. It is from ages 2-17, the facilities for teens looked great, lots of play stations, computers and age appropriate activites.

You can turn up at any point during their opening hours and children can stay for however long they want. The staff are lovely and do activities with them constantly, it even had a soft play. Opening hours vary on port days and sea days and they close for lunch and dinner. That said children can stay at the club until 11pm or go to a night nursery. This is where children up to the age of 4 can go to sleep and it can be open until 2am. We didn’t use this but met a few people who did and they thought it was a great service.

My children asked to go constantly, refused to come to the shows with us as kids club was more fun and actually refused to come out when I picked them up an hour early one day. For us this was an invaluable service and you don’t have to pay any extra for it. It really did add a lot to our and our kids holiday.

Rooms on the P&O Britannia

You can either have an inside cabin, balcony cabin or a suite. We opted for an inside cabin as we were worried about the balcony with the kids. If you are travelling with children and have an inside cabin it will look like this.

our room on the P&O Britannia cruise ship

Your cabin steward will pull down the upper pullmans every night and put them away each morning. I was worried about how we would all fair in this one room but we were fine. We all slept really well, it was really dark and we did have enough space but then we didn’t spend much time in there. Don’t let it put you off booking a cruise as it did us in the past.

Next time I would like a balcony however as I think it would have been nice to have this extra space to use of an evening if we managed to get the kids down for an early (ish) night. That and it would have been nice to watch the Fjords sail pass and check out the weather each morning.

Gripes about the P&O Britannia

Well there aren’t many but I would have liked to have seen a little more ‘family friendly’ areas. Perhaps a lounge where you can take your children and they are free to run about and make noise without fear of pissing off the older clientele. Mostly however the biggest issue we had was the lifts. A strange gripe admittedly.

The lifts on board the Britannia are a little strange. There is no centre stair case that allows you to walk up and down the ship, you are constantly waiting for lifts, of which there are not really enough. People with wheelchairs or pushchairs really did struggle at times. On disembarkation day we waited 20 minutes for a lift at which point we abandoned the mid ship lifts, walked to the end of the ship got a lift down to the 6th floor, realised we couldn’t get off there, carried our two pushchairs and two suitcases, walked to the centre of the ship then carried our pushchairs and cases back down two flights of stairs so we could disembark. It was all a bit unnecessary and hard work.

A few words of wisdom about the P&O Britannia Ship

Tips – you will be charged £7 per day per adult. You can ask for this charge to be removed at reception should you wish and I do believe this charge is being removed in 2019. That said the staff are fantastic, they work so hard and despite all the hours they put it they always have a smile and are happy to help. They also make a real fuss of your kids and are so kind to them. I don’t have a bad work to say about the staff.

There are shows, films, quizzes, bingo, talks, activities, classes galore all day every day. We are not joiner inners and only watched one show but I guarantee there will be something for everyone of those sea days.

Would I cruise on the P&O Britannia ship again?

Yes I would but I heard a few more experienced cruisers say that other ships such as the Azora are also a great alternative for families.

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Is P&O Cruises good with kids? Inside the children’s facilities onboard

P&O Cruises children’s clubs ensure little ones have a fun-packed cruise while parents’ and grandparents’ travel needs are also met – so what can you expect from kids’ facilities on P&O Cruises ships?

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P&O Cruises prides itself on being a family-friendly line, with a glut of school holiday cruises offered by the British brand to make sure once the term stops the fun well and truly starts.

We’ve examined what children can get up to onboard P&O Cruises ships, both with their parents and without!

Which P&O Cruises ships allow children?

P&O Cruises – available to book via cruise agent Bolsover Cruise Club – has a selection of cruise ships that welcome children of all ages – Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura.

These family-friendly vessels offer a variety of exciting holiday destinations and a range of cruise lengths, whether you want a quick jaunt to northern Europe (hello Belgian chocolate!) or a longer indulgent getaway to the Mediterranean (mmm beach time).

– READ MORE: What’s a P&O cruise on Arvia really like with kids ?

What ages are kids on P&O Cruises?

Children are welcome onboard P&O Cruises’ kid-friendly ships, provided they are aged six months and above. However, on selected itineraries children will need to be at least 12 months so do check what rules apply to your sailing.

Do kids go free on P&O Cruises?

P&O Cruises does charge for children – and affordably so – but sometimes it offers discounted or free child places. The latter are often found on sailings taking place during term time although baby discounts can be snapped up year-round.

In short, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for good deals if you want to travel for less!

Is P&O Cruises good with kids?

Thanks to the range of care and activities offered to children of all ages, P&O Cruises is a great choice for families – the line has even won awards for its familial offerings!

The Reef kids’ club – staffed by a crew of enthusiastic Reef rangers and offering a wide range of age-specific entertainment – is the hotspot for children keen to join activity programmes, play games and make friends.

Remember, pre-registration is essential!

– READ MORE: What’s included on a P&O Cruises holiday? –

What are P&O Cruises children’s clubs like?

With age-appropriate toys and games, plus bespoke-themed Turtle Tot activities, the Nursery offers a safe environment where your children can have great fun and meet new friends. Note, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Then, in the evenings, P&O Cruises’ team of dedicated staff offers a night nursery so you can enjoy all the exciting events and experiences your ship has to offer (you’ll be contacted by pager if your child wakes up). Cocktail and some live music anyone?

The Night Nursery is open from 6pm to midnight each night with an option to book Night Nursery Extra from midnight to 2am on selected evenings.

Splashers is for tinies aged two to four years old. Here they can engage in soft play, get creative with arts and crafts, play in the Lego pits or join the kid’s club’s structured activity programme, all monitored by a Youth team.

Next up, Surfers is aimed at children aged five to eight years old and a structured activity programme is also available. Alternatively, they can play freely on games consoles, Lego pits, soft play and more.

Meanwhile, Scubas caters for kids aged nine to 12. There’s all the above plus an arcade of the hottest games, the chance to learn to DJ and a wealth of outdoor games to play in the sports area.

Lastly, H2O or the Scene is the place to be if you’re a teenager. Exuding a cool, chilled-out vibe, it boasts a pool table, computer consoles and a retro arcade.

– READ MORE: 7 entertainment gems to discover on P&O Cruises’ Arvia –

Does P&O Cruises have family cabins?

P&O Cruises’ family-friendly ships all have cabins that can be configured to suit your group’s needs. In twin cabins there are extra beds (pull-down or sofa beds) which your cabin steward will stow away by day. Newest vessels Iona and Arvia even have two special family suites at the front of the ship!

If you’re travelling with tots, Azura, Britannia and Ventura have a number of cabins that can accommodate a travel cot for an infant aged over six months and under two years.

What kids’ dining is there on P&O Cruises?

There’s yummy food aplenty across P&O Cruises’ speciality and included restaurants . Particularly good for kids is the Children’s Tea served early in the buffet restaurant plating up such child-friendly classics as margarita pizzas, poached salmon, fruit jellies and ice creams.

Little ones will also like ice cream joint Sundaes, the poolside pizzeria and grill, desserts in The Market Café, burgers and more at Taste 360 and pasta dishes at The Olive Grove.

– READ MORE: Foodie highlights onboard newest P&O ship Arvia revealed –

What can children do on P&O Cruises?

There’s oodles to keep kids well-entertained onboard P&O Cruises ships. Did you know, Wallace, Gromit and Shaun the Sheep can be found on the line’s family-friendly ships? Expect a Welcome On Board party, special character appearances, photo ops, clay station workshops, dance sessions and premieres of Aardman’s latest films.

Movie viewing isn’t limited to the loveable animated duo, though. P&O Cruises’ onboard cinemas offer comfortable seating and a premium cinema experience with a range of films to choose from. What’s more, on Arvia and Azura you can even enjoy open-air cinema screenings at SeaScreen.

For live-action entertainment there’s Headliners Theatre, a two-deck auditorium hosting family-friendly shows with early evening performances. What’s more, during summer holidays and Christmas cruises there are shows, performances and specialist entertainment throughout the day, too!

For more daytime fun hit up the swimming pool. All P&O Cruises’ family-friendly ships feature a large outdoor pool for kids of all ages (plus plenty of seating). Arvia and Iona even have Splash Valley – an aqua zone with shaded areas, ocean views and open skies.

Talking of, P&O Cruises’ latest ship also has an escape room – the first ever at sea – which offers a unique immersive experience, blending an escape game with multimedia simulation and a live-action story.

Children can enjoy a family-friendly adventure suitable for all ages as they board the fictional submarine Arvia II and embark on a thrilling underwater adventure.

Just think of the travel tales they can tell their friends once school starts!

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The Retreat (adults-only, open-air relaxation VIP area with 2 Whirlpools). This is the Britannia ship’s “spa terrace” with several shaded private cabanas available for rent (a day pass is around GBP 25, while a cruise-long is around GBP 120 per person). The VIP cabanas-experience features alfresco dining and Spa massages and the exclusive service of dedicated staff serving chilled drinks, cold flannels, snacks.
Serenity (adults only relaxation area) has a sunbathing area, 1 pool, its own bar; open 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)
Lifts access
Sun Deck open air space with loungers, 2 Whirlpools, Deck games (Shuffleboard, Deck Chess). The teens-only sun deck and pool area is another unique for P and O Cruises ship feature. It is complete with plunge pool and is a first for the cruise line. The space is cordoned off from the regular sun deck area. Parents must remain onboard if their teens are aboard the ship.
Children’s Facilities (all with portside location, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. on sea days; on port days the club opens at 10:00 a.m.) – Kids Play Area, The Reef Kids Programming Rooms (Surfers, Splashers, Scubas, H2O), Nursery (for kids under 2 yo). “The Reef” is children’s dedicated area (2-17 yo) with 4 age-specific kids clubs (Splashers/ 2-4yo, Surfers/ 5-8yo, Scubas/ 9-12yo and H2O/ teens up to 17yo) and a toddlers nursery/ Tumblers (6 months to 2 years). The night nursery is offered for kids aged between 6 months-4 years and is open between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. The complimentary service is on a first-come-first-served basis.
The H2O room (13-17-year-olds, open between 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-11 p.m.) looks more like a nightclub and teens can join in organized games, parties, talent shows, play video games, watch DVDs.
Gymnasium (starboard location) is the ship’s Fitness Complex with top modern equipment gym area with panoramic floor-ceiling windows, a separate Aerobics Room for classes, Change Rooms. The gym offers a variety of fitness classes, some of which free (stretching, cycling), others with a charge, including Pilates and yoga (GBP 7.70) and TRX (GBP 14 per class, a first for P&O Cruises). A personal trainer is GBP47, while Boot Camp (including three 45-minute classes) is GBP74.
“The Cookery Club” (starboard aft location, GBP 150 pp) is a specialty restaurant and cooking club by James Martin (from “Saturday Kitchen” show). This cooking school is new venue on a P&O cruise ship. MS Britannia guests are able to create their own culinary inventions under the celebrity chef’s guidance. James Martin is a British chef, BBC TV cooking show programmer, journalist and restaurateur. This new “specialty food” club provides 2-hour cooking classes (at surcharge PP, up to 24 people at a time) lead by James Martin himself or by specially-trained P&O Cruises chefs when he is not on the ship. At the end of the class, participants are able to enjoy what they have cooked.
Terrace Pool area (aft location, with 1 square pool).

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Britannia kids clubs

By cjthedjeu , March 4, 2019 in P&O Cruises ( UK )

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35 minutes ago, cjthedjeu said: Hi, does anyone have experience of the kids clubs on Britannia for ages 10 & 13. Have the kids enjoyed time in there, is there facilities for them to get drinks there? If there happens to be an issue how would the staff get in touch with you?

I don’t have any personal experience, but you should find this link useful...

https://ask.pocruises.com/help/PO/life-on-board/childrens_club?_ga=2.71683162.898141737.1551607774-1682915287.1547485183

My daughter was in this age range and she loved it, the kids can do their own thing or get involved and is a good way for them to make friends.

Also my nephew went in there and he made mates too

3 hours ago, cjthedjeu said: Hi, does anyone have experience of the kids clubs on Britannia for ages 10 & 13. Have the kids enjoyed time in there, is there facilities for them to get drinks there? If there happens to be an issue how would the staff get in touch with you?

Looking at the age of your children they will be in two different groups, obviously this may suit them but they will be apart, our 12 year old wasn't too keen on his group last year and didn't spend much time at all in there which was unfortunate, we are hoping now he's 13 he will mix better with the older kids.

If there is an issue the kids club will put an announcement out over the PA system, you can also call them or even go and check up on them from time to time if you want the peace of mind, as for the drinks situation we sent him with his own water bottle so not too sure if they have a facility to supply drinks.

john watson

The age split relevant to these children is 8 - 12 and 13 - 17. The lower age group is part of the children's club known as"The Reef" and the 8 - 12 section is called "Scubas". Age related activities are organised and published (you get your daily "Horizon" newsletter but also a special newsletter for the age range/s relevant to the cabin occupants). A requirement of the club is signing in/out. This must be done by appropriate adults as approved by the parents. Typically this is mother and father but can also include grandparents, brothers and sisters over 18 etc. The parents need to nominate and sign to authorise these people. In other words I do not think your older child can sign the younger one in/out. They can look in from time to time to see how things are going, then go and find a parent etc. if required.

The older age group club 13 - 17 is not technically part of "The Reef" but is called "H2O". The rules are radically different, whilst there may be a doorman controlling entry, the members wander in and out, no signing in/out is required and no record is kept of attendance. Far less is organised as structured activities and the equipment is more do it yourself electronic games etc. In general members of this group tend to meet up at the club initially befriend each other and then the established friend groups use it as a venue to "meet" prior to going on elsewhere on the ship to do things on a wider area.

Regards John

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Cunard cabins and suites guide: Everything you need to know

In its more than 180-year history, Cunard Line has evolved from offering essential transatlantic transportation to leisure travel. Its current fleet offers several classes of cabins with plush furnishings and modern comforts that still evoke nautical ocean-liner style. Although the options might seem confusing at first, they're fairly easy to understand once broken down.

Across inside, outside, balcony and suite categories, Cunard offers four accommodation classes, each with its own dining room. Regardless of cabin type, passengers have access to the same public areas — including pools and sun decks, gyms, theaters and spas. Although, some categories do have their own lounges and outdoor spaces.

Here, we'll go through the types of cabins available and what they include in the way of amenities, square footage and dining experiences.

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Cabin square footage varies by ship and location on the ship. Cabin configurations also vary by vessel. Multiple configurations can exist within the same cabin type, which accounts for differences in square footage. Accessible cabins are larger than standard cabins, and those measurements are included in the ranges given. Contact your travel agent or cruise line representative for specific details before booking.

Cunard cabin primer

Cunard ships feature four main categories of cabins: inside (no window or balcony), outside (a window or porthole), balcony (with a small, semi-private outdoor space) and suites. They fall into four experience tiers — Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill and Queens Grill — each with different perks, inclusions and dining assignments. (See below for more details, or check out Cunard's amenity comparison chart .)

Britannia cabins come only in inside, outside and basic balcony categories, while Britannia Club rooms are available only in the balcony category. The latter rooms are a step up from basic Britannia balcony accommodations. Cruisers booked in these categories will be assigned to either the Britannia Dining Room or Britannia Club Restaurant, respectively.

Passengers wanting an elevated experience — complete with more space, lots of added perks and more expensively outfitted accommodations — will want to look to the Princess Grill Suites and Queens Grill Suites. Standard rooms feel more like any cabin on a mass-market vessel, while Grill accommodations are outfitted with more elegant furnishings, richer colors (think regal hues like purples and reds), and more plush linens and furniture.

Depending on the suite booked, you'll find walk-in closets, separate living and sleeping areas, and bathrooms with higher-quality amenities (such as marble countertops and mirrors with built-in makeup lights). These rooms provide access to either the Princess Grill Restaurant or Queens Grill Restaurant, as well as the Grills Lounge, which is exclusive to travelers staying in suites.

Cunard offers a variety of accessible rooms in all cabin categories, from inside cabins to suites. They are designed for passengers who use wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and other mobility devices or who otherwise require features like wider doorways, flush zero-entry thresholds, extra square footage for maneuvering, and wet bath-style bathrooms with grab bars and pull-down shower seats. (You can find more accessibility specifics on Cunard's website.)

Cunard was one of the first cruise lines to offer accommodations for one — something that has become standard on many cruise lines' newest vessels. You'll find a selection of solo cabins in inside and ocean-view categories under the Britannia experience if you're traveling alone and don't want to pay a single supplement. The former range from 152 to 243 square feet; the latter come in between 133 and 201 square feet.

All rooms, no matter the category or type, feature rich furnishings in nautical colors like bright blue, sunny yellow and deep red. Each room provides passengers with a king-size bed that can be converted into two singles on request; bedside tables with lamps; a vanity area with a desk, chair, mirror and both 220-volt U.K.-style outlets and 110-volt North American-style ones ( Queen Anne also has USB ports); a closet and drawers for storing personal items; a TV, safe, hair dryer, phone, refrigerator, minibar and tea- and coffee-making facilities; bathrobes and slippers; and an in-cabin bathroom with a shower and Penhaligon toiletries.

Each cabin also includes 24-hour room service options and the daily services of a room steward who will clean up and provide you with any items — like ice, extra towels and the daily activity schedule — you might need. More expensive cabins come with additional or upgraded amenities, extra space and more furniture. Details about inclusions, square footage and more can be found below.

Inside cabins on Cunard ships

Britannia insides range from 152 to 243 square feet and include all of the amenities listed above, plus a half-bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation. Passengers booked in these cabins are assigned to eat in the Britannia Dining Room, which is basically a standard cruise ship main dining room but with ornate art deco touches.

On Queen Mary 2 — known for its iconic transatlantic voyages between New York City and Southampton in the U.K. — cruisers can also choose from special inside cabins that overlook the ship's atrium.

Outside cabins on Cunard ships

Britannia ocean-view rooms provide between 133 and 201 square feet of space. Passengers in these cabins also take meals in the Britannia Dining Room.

Outside cabins include the same amenities as inside ones. The most obvious difference is that you'll have a window to look at the ocean as you sail.

Balcony cabins on Cunard ships

Britannia balconies.

Ranging from 228 to 472 square feet, these cabins feature the same general furnishing style as insides and outsides but with semi-private balconies. These balconies offer passengers their own outdoor space, where they can enjoy fresh air from the comfort of their room, complete with chairs and a table.

These accommodations include the standard amenities listed above and dinner in the Britannia Dining Room. On Queen Mary 2, passengers can select cove-style balconies; they offer a bit of shelter from the wind since they're more akin to an enclosed pod with an open window than a balcony open on all sides.

Britannia Club balconies

Britannia Club rooms, a step up from Cunard's Britannia balcony accommodations, come in the balcony category only. In addition to slightly more square footage (248-470 feet), they include additional amenities.

All previously mentioned features come with these cabins. They also include upgraded tea and coffee makers, a pillow menu, velour bathrobes, a full bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation, daily fresh fruit on request, and priority embarkation and disembarkation. Cruisers booked there can dine in the Britannia Club Restaurant, which is a bit more understated and refined than the Britannia Restaurant but offers similar food.

Suites on Cunard ships

Princess grill suites.

Princess Grill Suites are the first-tier of suites on Cunard ships; they offer access to an exclusive restaurant, Princess Grill, featuring elevated food options. Guests can also order menu items from the Grill via room service and order off-menu in the restaurant with advance notice. Passengers in Princess Grill Suites share a dedicated Grills Lounge or Concierge Lounge (found on Queen Mary 2) and sun deck with passengers booked in Queens Grill suites (see below).

The 335- to 513-square-foot Princess Grill Suites feature separate living and sleeping areas and private balconies. Passengers can enjoy all above-mentioned inclusions, plus elevated perks like an in-cabin atlas, dedicated concierge service, sparkling wine and chocolates at embarkation, complimentary spring water, afternoon tea in the Grills Lounge, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. (Note that bathtubs aren't available at the Princess Grill level on Queen Anne.)

Queens Grill Suites

The most lavish rooms on board Cunard's vessels are the Queens Grill Suites, featuring 484 to 2,249 square feet of space. They come with all of the above perks, plus additional in-cabin books, binoculars for use on board, fresh flowers, complimentary minibar items, a bottle of Champagne and chocolates at embarkation, and priority tendering where applicable. (Note that Queen Anne offers bathrooms with tubs and showers at the Queens Grill level.)

Passengers booked in these accommodations have access to the Queens Grill Restaurant in addition to the shared spaces — Grills Lounge, Concierge Lounge (where available) and sun deck — that cruisers booked in Princess Grill Suites also can use. Each suite's butler will deliver in-cabin canapes daily prior to dinner.

Queens Grill Suites are impressive, especially the duplex-style suites found only on Queen Mary 2. Three 1,566-square-foot Duplex Apartments (Windsor, Buckingham and Holyrood) and two 2,249-square-foot Grand Duplex Apartments (Balmoral and Sandringham) are all the way aft on decks 9 and 10. These accommodations — some of which are larger than land-based apartments — offer stunning wake views via two-story windows.

Bottom line

Although Cunard's cabin experience types might seem confusing at first, they're fairly straightforward. The relatively small number of cabin types and categories makes the booking process easier to navigate while still offering enough variety to cater to many tastes and budgets.

Whether you choose to sail in a basic Britannia inside cabin or the most swanky Queens Grill Suite, you're sure to enjoy Cunard's upscale nautical vibe.

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Occupancy 3647
Tonnage 143,000 tons
Length 1,083 ft (330.00 m)

Life on Board Britannia

Relax in elegant surroundings, dine at first-class restaurants, escape into opulent spaces, and be dazzled by captivating entertainment.

With multiple dining venues, including six speciality restaurants, you’ll find a menu and a venue to suit every mood.

Horizon Buffet
Poolside pizzeria and grill
Market Café
The Glass House
The Limelight Club
The Cookery Club
The Epicurean

Bars & Lounges

Sundaes ice cream
The Crow’s Nest
The Live Lounge
The Crystal Room
Riviera Bar

From cooking demonstrations to spending time with guest speakers, relaxing by the pool to immersing yourself in moving music recitals, your days can be as leisurely as you like.

4 whirlpool spas
Spa and Salon
Hydrotherapy Suite
The Retreat
Art gallery
Sports court
Fully equipped gym
Fitness classes
Dance classes

entertainment

Experience live entertainment at venues such as The Limelight Club, which offers show-stopping live performances or catch a West End-style show at Headliners Theatre.

Headliners theatre

Cabins & Suites

From a simple space to rest your head, to something a little more extravagant, P&O Cruises’ accommodation offers something to suit all travellers.

The ultimate in luxury, our butler-serviced Suites offer the extra space of a lounge area (perfect for entertaining), a superior bathroom, dressing area and a broad balcony to take in the sights.

Super Deluxe Balcony Cabins

There’s nothing quite like opening your patio style doors onto your own private balcony, especially to take in the fresh morning air or to enjoy a spectacular sail in to your next destination.

Balcony Cabins

Inside Cabins

These spacious cabins are perfect if you want a more economical way to travel and prefer to be out and about experiencing the ship or reclining up on deck by the pools.

Single Balcony Cabins

Single Inside Cabins

Britannia Image Gallery

Browse Britannia’s fabulous image gallery below and discover more about life on board.

Britannia FAQ's

How many passengers does britannia carry.

Britannia operates at a normal capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.

Are tips expected on Britannia?

Great service comes as standard. Tipping isn’t needed on board P&O Cruises’ ships.

Are there formal nights on Britannia?

There are usually four formal nights on two-week cruises (usually on sea days) and for cruises over seven nights there is a black and white themed ball.

What is the dress code on Britannia?

How many decks does Britannia have?

Britannia has 13 guest decks.

What class of ship is Britannia?

Britannia is a Royal-class cruise ship.

Is Britannia Adult Only?

No, Britannia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board.

What are the cabin grades on Britannia?

P&O Cruises’ ship Britannia has eight different cabin types: single inside, single balcony, inside, larger inside, balcony (with obstructed view), balcony, superior deluxe balcony, and suite.

When was Britannia last refurbished?

Britannia was last refurbished in 2019.

Can I take alcohol on Britannia?

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5 best Royal Caribbean ships for kids

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Royal Caribbean is unarguably one of the best cruise lines for kids. But that doesn’t mean all its ships are equally good for kids of all ages and interests.

Every ship in Royal Caribbean ’s fleet has kid-friendly attractions, such as pools, an outdoor movie screen, a rock-climbing wall and a kids club with age-appropriate activities. The line’s oldest and smallest ships don’t offer much more than that — while the newest and biggest ships in the fleet have many more amusements. These include splash parks and waterslides, ice skating rinks, bumper cars, zip lines, laser tag and fast casual restaurants serving Mexican food and Johnny Rockets burgers and milkshakes.

Royal Caribbean excels at offering something for everyone on its ships. It’s hard to find an age group that wouldn’t find something to love about the line’s newest ships, such as Wonder of the Seas (the current world’s largest ship) or Icon of the Seas (which will steal the title when it debuts in January 2024).

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As a quick guide, the line’s Vision- and Radiance-class ships have the fewest kid-friendly attractions. Voyager- and Freedom-class ships offer a sweet spot of plenty of family fun with a more manageable size. Oasis- and Icon-class ships are giant megaships packed with restaurants, shows and amusements aimed at kids and families, while Quantum-class ships offer a more sophisticated and high-tech approach to big-ship family fun.

But if we absolutely had to choose the best Royal Caribbean ships for kids, here are the ships we’d pick.

Best Royal Caribbean ship for babies and toddlers: Freedom of the Seas

I cruised with a 1-year-old to Alaska on Rhapsody of the Seas, one of Royal’s oldest and smallest ships, and it wasn’t my best cruise by a long shot. If you’re planning to cruise with little kids, my advice is to start with a short, warm-weather sailing on a ship that caters to the youngest cruisers.

On Royal Caribbean, that means picking a ship that has both a Royal Babies & Tots nursery and a Baby Splash Zone (because kids in swim diapers are not allowed in the main pool and water play areas). For my money, I’d go with Freedom of the Seas. It has both of those baby staples and plenty of restaurants and activities for the adults to enjoy as well. Your preschooler may enjoy the parades down the Royal Promenade followed by a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. (Freedom is one of six Royal Caribbean ships with their own Ben & Jerry’s outlet.)

However, Freedom is not as huge as an Oasis-class ship (which have great offerings for the 3-and-under diapered set), so you’ll have less FOMO when you’re stuck in the cabin after early bedtime. And the halls aren’t quite as long when your new walker decides the best activity on the ship is pushing something up and down the cabin hallways. (Yes, I’ve been there, done that.)

Related: The 6 classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, explained

Plus, Freedom of the Seas sails mainly short three- and four-night Bahamas cruises to Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay , Royal Caribbean’s private island. If your kids are like mine, beaches are fascinating places to play, and CocoCay has a calm bay, pirate ship-themed play area, splash park and a shallow-entry pool perfect for babies and toddlers. Plus, conveniently located complimentary barbecues and tram services make it easier for parents to manage a day at the beach with their kiddos.

Best Royal Caribbean ship for little kids (ages 3-7): Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Icon of the Seas isn’t debuting until January 2024, but I’m already positive it’s the best in the fleet for younger kids. That’s because Royal Caribbean has built the entire ship to target young families .

The line has created a happy place for parents and kids under the age of 7 or so. It’s called Surfside and is an open-air space located at the back of the ship. It will feature a splash area with junior waterslides for kids and an infinity pool for adults. It will also have a beach-themed carousel, dry playground, arcade, multiple family-friendly restaurants (so you don’t have to go far when hunger strikes) and a mommy-and-me cocktail/mocktail bar.

This Deck 7 neighborhood is also a hop, skip and a jump away from the Adventure Ocean kids club on Deck 6.

Related: The best cruise ships for kids

Even better for all those little legs, Surfside will be surrounded by family-themed cabins and suites, many with separate sleeping areas for kids and adults. You won’t have to carry your tuckered-out tyke far when they’re ready for naptime in the cabin.

Because Icon of the Seas is a larger, reimagined version of Royal Caribbean’s beloved Oasis-class ships, families with young children can also enjoy ice skating and acrobatic diving shows, tons of family-friendly dining around the ship and top-deck attractions such as pools and minigolf.

Icon of the Seas will sail family-favorite weeklong itineraries to the Caribbean from the port of Miami . Each cruise also stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Best Royal Caribbean ship for older kids (ages 8-12): Wonder of the Seas

I took my daughter on Wonder of the Seas for her eighth birthday, and I can attest that Wonder (and its Oasis-class siblings) are ideal for older kids. These megaships have so much going on, your kids will never be bored. Or, as soon as they’re finished with one activity, they have several more to turn to next.

Some of the Wonder of the Seas activities have age or size limits, which is why littler kids can’t fully appreciate all it has to offer. For example, my daughter could go rock climbing, play in the splash park and multiple pools, ride the waterslides and the 10-decks-long dry slide. But she was just slightly too short and light to boogie board on the FlowRider or try the zip line. The minimum height requirements are usually 48 or 52 inches.

Related: Why Wonder of the Seas is awesome for families

The Studio B ice skating show and original musical “Effectors II” are perfect for older kids. My daughter was especially wowed by the slackliners, aerialists, dancers and divers we saw at the AquaTheater. Kids ages 8 to 12 may also enjoy Wonder’s escape room, sports court, minigolf course, carousel, promenade parades and arcade.

And let’s not forget about the many fast casual dining venues on the ship. My daughter would have dined on hot dogs and milkshakes at Johnny Rockets every day if I were willing to pay for it. She also enjoyed quesadillas at El Loco Fresh near all the fun top-deck attractions, the Campfire Cookie dessert at Playmakers and browsing the selections at the buffet. Other kid-friendly venues that got her thumbs up included the new-on-Wonder Mason Jar southern-themed specialty restaurant and pizza at both the free Sorrento’s and the extra-fee Giovanni’s.

Wonder of the Seas mainly sails seven-night Caribbean cruises, which is a perfect vacation length for this age group. Book those school-vacation weeks early as they’re popular dates.

Best Royal Caribbean ship for tweens and teens: Odyssey of the Seas

Tweens and teens would certainly enjoy all of the ships already mentioned, but sometimes they’re looking for a vacation that’s a little cooler and perhaps more high-tech. That’s why Odyssey of the Seas is our pick for the best Royal Caribbean cruise ship for middle and high school kids.

Odyssey of the Seas and its Quantum-class sister ships have some cool attractions not found on other Royal Caribbean vessels. Teens will love trying the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator and bouncing on the Sky Pad VR bungee trampoline. At the ship’s SeaPlex, they can get active with indoor basketball, table tennis and bumper cars, or get their game on at the arcade or virtual-reality play space. If they work up an appetite, they can grab burgers at Playmakers nearby.

The ship also features Two70, a cool hangout by day (grab a bite at the cafe and curl up somewhere away from parents to check your social media feeds) and a high-tech performance venue at night. The NorthStar is a sightseeing pod that rises high above the ship on a mechanical arm; teens can snap a selfie while up there.

Related: The 5 best cruises for teens

Social 180 is the tween and teen hangout on Odyssey of the Seas, and it’s extra cool given that it has both an indoor lounge and an outdoor patio. Plus, the ship has plenty of teen-friendly Royal Caribbean fan favorites, such as the FlowRider, rock climbing wall, laser tag and outdoor movies.

Tweens and teens may also be ready to appreciate Royal Caribbean’s diverse array of specialty restaurants including sushi at Izumi, steaks at Chops Grille and Italian at Giovanni’s. Plus, they can grab quick bites at El Loco Fresh and Sorrento’s.

Odyssey of the Seas sails a mix of weeklong and longer Caribbean sailings, as well as Greek Islands and Holy Land cruises. This gives families more options for more adventurous travel with teens who are ready to handle longer trips or flights to Europe.

Best Royal Caribbean ship for families heading to Alaska: Quantum of the Seas

Because most of our family picks are for ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bahamas, it seemed like an oversight to leave out Alaska. Alaska is an amazing destination for a family vacation with kids, and Royal Caribbean bases four ships up north every summer. But some are better for families than others.

Our top pick for families sailing to Alaska is Quantum of the Seas (though nearly identical Quantum-class sister ship Ovation of the Seas is a close second). Quantum sails seven-night round-trip cruises from the accessible port of Seattle, perfect for families that can’t take more than a week’s vacation and don’t want to spend the time and money flying to Alaska to board a ship.

Related: The best Alaska cruise for every type of traveler

Quantum of the Seas has many of the same amenities as the aforementioned Odyssey of the Seas, which are ideal for Alaska. Indoor activities like kids clubs, the sky diving simulator and SeaPlex will always be usable even if the northern weather gets chilly or rainy. The North Star sightseeing ride is much more appealing when you can take in Alaska’s stunning scenery rather than mere stretches of Caribbean sea. Two70 makes for an equally attractive indoor observation lounge when the ship is cruising through fjords and by glaciers.

Quantum of the Seas get the nod from Ovation because it has two activities Ovation lacks: an escape room and laser tag.

Bottom line

It’s hard to go wrong with any Royal Caribbean cruise ship when you’re planning a family vacation. The bigger the ship, the more amazing kid attractions you’ll find on board. I’d recommend sticking with Voyager class and newer ships when traveling with kids, but even the smaller ships have kids clubs, pools and other family-friendly activities.

So when all is said and done, the best Royal Caribbean ship for kids is likely whichever ship in the fleet your family happens to be on!

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At Britannia we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS). EYFS is a framework for children’s development from birth to 5 years of age.

It has four main themes, namely:

A Unique Child – every child is a competent learner from birth and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Positive Relationships – children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and carers.
Enabling Environments – the environment plays a key role in supporting and extending a child’s development and learning.
Learning and Developing – children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of learning and development are equally important.

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Photo tour P&O Cruises Britannia including kids club facilities
P&O Britannia offer age specific kids' clubs for 2-17 year olds and a night nursery (shown above) for infants. A full schedule of age appropriate activities are lead by fully trained Reef Rangers. There are four age groups - Splashers 2-4 year olds, Surfers 5-8 year olds, Scubas 9-12 year olds and H20 13-17 year olds, (who have their own ...
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Britannia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children's clubs on board. Where does Britannia sail to? Britannia cruise ship, offering 5* hotel glamour at sea, offers a wealth of holidays but is particularly at home in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. You'll also find her on holidays to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands ...
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Other Things to Note About P&O Cruises' Kids Clubs. The 12s and under set must be signed in by an adult. 13s and upwards must register at the start of the cruise, but then come and go as they ...
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Britannia Cruise Reviews - Onboard Activities - Kids areas 4.4 (262 Reviews) ... Children's Play Area. 5.0 (1 Review) ... Splashers is a club exclusively for guests aged between 2 and 4. There are slides and toys, books an... Surfers Club.
Britannia Cruise Ship
The Reef features four kids clubs - Splashers (2-4 years), Surfers (5-8 years), Scubas (9-12 years) and H2O for the teens. There is also a night nursery, lots of age appropriate activities and enthusiastic Reef Rangers on hand all for use by under 18's (including a teens-only pool deck). The night nursery is available for children aged between ...
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With free 2-17 year old clubs, there's lots for kids to enjoy aboard P&O Cruises ships. Book your family holiday today. ... The children's clubs are open every day and will operate a number of sessions throughout the day. ... so talk to your travel agent or call our Customer Contact Centre for the reduction amount of a specific cruise. Azura ...
Britannia Activities
For Kids. The kids' club, The Reef, is located at the aft of the ship on Deck 17. Accessed by a long corridor painted sky blue with white clouds, The Reef is P&O Cruises' biggest dedicated ...
Family cruising
Azura, Britannia and Ventura have a number of cabins that can accommodate a travel cot for an infant aged over 6 months and under 2 years. In these cases you pay the rates available from our Customer Contact Centre. There are limited infant, child and teen places available on all cruises. It is advisable to book as soon as possible if intending ...
P&O's Britannia Cruise Ship
A large, family-friendly ship, the Britannia offers dedicated children's and teen's clubs along with a night nursery to provide parents with some much-needed rest! As well as enjoying the classic European cuisine by Marco Pierre White, you can try your hand at creating your own culinary masterpieces with renowned British chef, James Martin ...
A kid's guide to Britannia
Updated on: 11 May 2022. It's no real surprise to find Rhys Hunt on a cruise ship; his mother, Louise, was chosen to be the madrina for P&O Cruises' Britannia. She smashed a bottle of Prosecco against the vessel's hull when it was floated out of dry-dock, more than a year before The Queen followed her example at the ship's.
P&O Britannia Cruise ship. All you need to know for your ...
The P&O Britannia ship. This is P&O's flagship and just 3 years old. It is very impressive. It was absolutely huge (being one of their largest ships) and can cater for around 3500 guests and 1500 staff. It had 17 decks, 3 swimming pools, a spa, 9 restaurants, a cinema, a theatre, bars, coffee shops, actual shops, gym - it was incredible ...
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Here they can engage in soft play, get creative with arts and crafts, play in the Lego pits or join the kid's club's structured activity programme, all monitored by a Youth team. Next up, Surfers is aimed at children aged five to eight years old and a structured activity programme is also available. Alternatively, they can play freely on ...
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P&O Cruises Britannia has fourswimming pools - three outside and one indoor), an Infinity Pool, 6 Infinity whirlpool spas, 12 whirlpool spas, a sauna and a steam room. Riviera pool- Outdoors. 1.65 metres to 2.25 metres deep. Located on Lido Deck. Lido pool- Outdoors. 1.65 metres to 2.25 metres deep. Located on Lido Deck.
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Review of Britannia deck 17 (Sun-Kids-Teens-Adults Pool) The Retreat (adults-only, open-air relaxation VIP area with 2 Whirlpools). This is the Britannia ship's "spa terrace" with several shaded private cabanas available for rent (a day pass is around GBP 25, while a cruise-long is around GBP 120 per person).
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With P&O Britannia, families will be able to spend time together and make lifelong memories as they explore the fantastic onboard facilities: The Reef- there are several age-specific clubs organised by the qualified Reef Rangers to keep children safely entertained throughout the day and evening and take the stress out of family holidays.Activities include games and sport coaching sessions and ...
Britannia kids clubs
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Britannia Cruise: Expert Review (2023)
The Queen last named a P&O Cruises' ship more than 20 years ago -- the 1,800-passenger Oriana -- then the largest ship in the fleet, which ushered in a new era of modern UK cruising. Fast forward ...
Britannia
Bars & Lounges ( 9) P&O Britannia is a cruise ship much loved for her night-time entertainment. Once evening arrives you can take in the different stunning views in the Sunset Bar, enjoy a pint and some pub games in Brodie's or stop out till late at night owls' favourite, the Crow's Nest, complete with live music and DJ.
A complete guide to Cunard Line cruise cabins and suites
The Britannia Restaurant dining room on Cunard's Queen Anne. CUNARD LINE. Cunard ships feature four main categories of cabins: inside (no window or balcony), outside (a window or porthole), balcony (with a small, semi-private outdoor space) and suites. They fall into four experience tiers — Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill and Queens ...
P&O's Britannia Cruise Ship
No, Britannia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children's clubs on board. What are the cabin grades on Britannia? P&O Cruises' ship Britannia has eight different cabin types: single inside, single balcony, inside, larger inside, balcony (with obstructed view), balcony, superior deluxe balcony, and suite.
P&O Britannia Refit 2024 Revealed
Britannia's 10th anniversary cruise, B514, 6 June 2025 Taking you on a tour around the best of the British Isles, Britannia's ready to rule the waves in June 2025. Hurry to join this exclusive celebration of her 10th anniversary and you'll enjoy 14 fabulous nights on board with delicious dining, dancing and daily world-class entertainment.
Contact us
If you want to learn more about Britannia School use the contact form to send us a message and we will be in touch shortly. Address: Fabritsiusa St. 36, Moscow, 126363, Russia. Phone: +7 499 444 0661. Business Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm Monday-Friday.
FAQ- What is Baby Club in English ?...
FAQ- What is Baby Club in English ? 路‍♀️ Every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm, children aged 1.5-2.5yrs are invited to come and learn English through play... 路‍♀️ Every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm, children aged 1.5-2.5yrs are invited to come and learn English through play in accordance with the British EYFS...
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This Deck 7 neighborhood is also a hop, skip and a jump away from the Adventure Ocean kids club on Deck 6. Related: The best cruise ships for kids. Even better for all those little legs, Surfside ...
Curriculum
British Curriculum. At Britannia we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS). EYFS is a framework for children's development from birth to 5 years of age. It has four main themes, namely: A Unique Child - every child is a competent learner from birth and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Saturday club in English is back! It...
Saturday club in English is back! It was so wonderful to welcome back our students today. They had so much fun learning about the topic of Autumn/The Gruffalo with Mrs Roberts . Highlights...

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