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Space & Comfort

45Beats 13% of ships

Dining

77Top 29% of ships

Entertainment

64Beats 36% of ships

Activities & Thrills

64Beats 49% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

91Top 10% of ships

Value / Cost

97Top 8% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 91/100

Strong Dining — scores 77/100

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Worth Knowing

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 45/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member

General

Cruise LineP&O

Ship NameBritannia

Maiden voyage14 March 2015

Physical

Year Built2015

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2019

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

143,730 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

329 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

45 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks18

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,350

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

Total Cabins1,836

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins37

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

3,647

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

39.41

Amenities

Restaurants13 restaurants/dining venues including Meridian, Peninsular, and Oriental (main dining), plus specialty venues Sindhu (Indian), Epicurean (fine dining), The Glass House (wine bar/small plates), The Beach House (Southern American/Caribbean), Market Café, and Poolside Pizzeria/Lido Grill

Restaurants - Paid7

Restaurants - Included5

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

United Kingdom Pound

Total Pools5

- Pools - General Access5

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive4

Outdoor Pools4

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs4

- Hot Tubs - General Access18

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges13

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenNo

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes

Special AmenitiesThe Retreat (adults-only outdoor spa sanctuary with day beds, private cabanas, and two whirlpools, part of the Oasis Spa); Oasis Spa Complex with treatment rooms, steam rooms, thermal suite, Thalassotherapy pool, and beauty salon; The Cookery Club cooking school developed with TV chef James Martin; a 94-metre Union Flag on the bow (largest of its kind); Freedom Dining flexible dining option; supervised kids clubs and nursery

Costs and Gratuities

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

Tipping Expected?No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

2HHG5

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9614036

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

235106595

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Southampton, U.K.