Britannia
Britannia – our family friendly flagship
Family friendly - Inspired by our past. Designed for the future. There has never been a more stylish way to see the world! Nothing beats the feeling of stepping on board a new ship for the first time. Whether you're new to cruising, or a veteran of the high seas, your moments on board Britannia are sure to be truly memorable.
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Britannia's highlights
Quality choices to keep you entertained
Britannia has always championed the best entertainment at sea with her diverse mix of venues. She’s a ship with a wide-ranging choice of activities for every interest.
Wining and dining
When it comes to great food and drink, you’re spoilt for quality choices on Britannia. With 20 or more restaurants and bars to choose from, you can try something new every day of your cruise.
Designed for stylish relaxation
Suites and cabins are tastefully designed to be your personal retreat while on board. With soothing colour schemes, white fluffy towels, pristine cotton sheets, plump pillows and The White Company toiletries, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of a boutique hotel on your cruise ship.
Cool, calm and collected
Britannia’s opulent Oasis Spa and Salon is the height of luxury with its hydrotherapy suite, heated loungers, saunas, steam grottos and tropical showers. For next-level bliss, take time out at The Retreat, a luxurious open-deck area exclusively for adults. The Serenity Pool and Bar provides a peaceful sunbathing area with luxurious sun loungers, while the whirlpool spas are the perfect place to sit back and watch the sun set.
A social butterfly
There’s no better way to cap off a fabulous day than to catch up with family and friends over a refreshing drink, and Britannia has plenty of places to quench your thirst.
Where can you sail to on Britannia?
During the summer, Britannia is found in the Med
It’s impossible to sum up a fraction of what the Med has to offer but some of the highlights include the giddy architecture of Barcelona, the glamour of Cannes, the awesome art treasures of Florence and the ice cream and icons of the Eternal City, Rome.
During the winter, Britannia wisely heads for the beaches of the Caribbean
Cruising is the perfect way to see the Caribbean as you can island-hop to explore its amazing cultural and geographical diversity, from the salt flats and flamingos of Curaçao to the waterfalls and volcanoes of St Lucia.
Interactive deck plans
Browse this ship using our interactive deck plans and discover our range of cabins and on-board activities.
Frequently asked questions about Britannia
Britannia has a normal operating capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.
Britannia has accommodation to suit everyone. She’s home to 1,837 cabins including 448 Inside, 1,206 Balcony, 92 Superior Deluxe Balcony, 64 Suite and 27 Single cabins.
Britannia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board.
Britannia, 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, Short Breaks and Northern European City Escapes.
Britannia sails from Southampton, Barbados and St Lucia.
Britannia was named by Her Majesty The Queen. Britannia entered service in March 2015.
Britannia entered into service in March 2015.
Britannia offers 11 restaurants on board including the Oriental Restaurant, The Limelight Club and The Epicurean. She’s also home to 15 bars and cafés, including Market Café.
Britannia measures at 330m, 143,000 tons and 13 guest decks.
- Headliners theatre
- Library
- Art gallery
- Brodie’s
- The Crystal Room
- The Studio - the place to come for anything and everything from talks, guest speakers, cookery demos, films, game shows and music recitals…
- The Limelight Club – relish a three-course culinary experience alongside entertainment by some of Britain’s best-loved performers
- The Live Lounge – music and dancing, the perfect spot for a nightcap
- 4 pools
- 4 whirlpool spas
- Steam room
- Spa and Salon
- Hydrotherapy Suite
- The Retreat
- Theatre
- Casino
- Art gallery
- Library
- Sports court
- Fully equipped gym
- Fitness classes
- Dance classes
- Shopping
- The Cookery Club
Britannia has 4 pools, 4 whirlpools and a steam room
Britannia has 13 guest decks
There are nine different restaurants on board Britannia, including Freedom and Club dining options, plus coffee shops and cafés where you might enjoy a snack. You could treat yourself to a speciality dining experience at a venue such as Sindhu, which offers a menu of finely balanced spices, The Glass House with its small plates and perfectly paired wines, or The Limelight Club, where dinner is accompanied by top-notch live entertainment. For a more informal meal, head to the Horizon buffet and savour flavours from around the world or try the poolside pizzeria and grill.
Yes, Freedom and Club dining are both available in the Peninsular, Oriental and Meridian Restaurants. And a number of other fantastic venues offer speciality dining.
Britannia has a choice of shops where you can browse and buy the following (and more):
Luxury branded items such as cosmetics, perfume, jewellery, gifts, clothes and accessories
Holiday essentials such as batteries, souvenirs, sun lotion, snacks and toiletries
Photography products and services
Satellite internet packages
Shore experiences
Art and collectibles
The Studio is the place to watch movies on board Britannia. This venue also hosts talks and demonstrations from special guests, musical performances and even game shows. Keep an eye on the Horizon newspaper on board to see what’s on each day.