The flagship of the fleet, the Royal-class Britannia cruise ship offers an unparalleled cruising experience and a stylish way to see the world.
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.
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.


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.
Bars & Lounges
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.
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.
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 luxuries of a Suite include a whirlpool bath, dual sinks, dressing area and toiletries from The White Company. With an exclusive restaurant for breakfast and a dedicated butler, not to mention Champagne and chocolates on arrival, it’s a holiday like never before.
Luxuriate in your whirlpool bath and get ready in your dedicated dressing area to the music on your sound system. An exclusive restaurant for breakfast and your own premium butler service make this a holiday like never before.
Suite has the following benefits
Open your floor-to-ceiling balcony onto a bigger private social space with comfy furniture for all your guests. Enjoy a touch of extravagance with Champagne and chocolates on arrival and not one but two TVs* in this spacious Superior Deluxe Balcony cabin. *Some exceptions apply.
Your own private balcony is the ideal place to enjoy room service, your morning cuppa or just a quiet moment when the mood takes you.
Balcony cabins have the following benefits
Step out on your own balcony, which has a selection of furniture, and enjoy the private view. It’s the perfect place for a lazy continental breakfast, a sunbathe or a snooze. Beds convert from twins to queen, and you’ve a table and chairs with plenty of room for all to relax.
Your own private balcony is the ideal place to enjoy room service, your morning cuppa or just a quiet moment when the mood takes you.
Balcony cabins have the following benefits
If you like to feel the sea breeze and enjoy having your own private outdoor space a Balcony cabin is ideal. Your balcony is the perfect place to savour a lazy continental breakfast or spend a few peaceful hours sunbathing with a book. Enjoy your own outdoor space with a view that will be obstructed, for example by a lifeboat.
Your own private balcony is the ideal place to enjoy room service, your morning cuppa or just a quiet moment when the mood takes you.
Balcony cabins have the following benefits
Cosy and comfortable, an Inside cabin is just the place to relax and re-energise for all your holiday adventures on board and ashore. You’ll have your own TV, toiletries from The White Company and some of these cabins even come with a sofa and/or table and chairs.
A perfectly private space for a really sound sleep, your air-conditioned cosy cabin includes a TV and toiletries from The White Company. Ideal for restful nights and daily adventures, the more spacious Inside cabins even have a sofa and/or table and chairs.
Inside cabins have the following benefits
Step into your private outdoor space for some fresh air whenever you like. If you like to feel the sea breeze and enjoy having your own private outdoor space a Balcony cabin is ideal. Your balcony is the perfect place to savour a lazy continental breakfast or spend a few peaceful hours sunbathing with a book.
Your own private balcony is the ideal place to enjoy room service, your morning cuppa or just a quiet moment when the mood takes you.
Balcony cabins have the following benefits
Enjoy the perfect hideaway in a Single Inside cabin. There’s a wardrobe and plenty of drawer space for all your outfits. You have your own TV and toiletries from The White Company. Some Single cabins may have a table and chairs or even a sofa for relaxing in private.
A perfectly private space for a really sound sleep, your air-conditioned cosy cabin includes a TV and toiletries from The White Company. Ideal for restful nights and daily adventures, the more spacious Inside cabins even have a sofa and/or table and chairs.
Inside cabins have the following benefits
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Britannia operates at a normal capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.
Great service comes as standard. Tipping isn’t needed on board P&O Cruises’ ships.
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.
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.
Britannia has 13 guest decks.
Britannia is a Royal-class cruise ship.
No, Britannia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board.
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
Britannia was last refurbished in 2019.
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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