P&O Britannia - Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered
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P&O Britannia FAQ - All You Need to Know
Is P&O Britannia the right ship for you? Find out answers to your most burning questions from what is Britannia’s tonnage and how many passengers does she carry, to how many pools does Britannia have and what is there to do onboard Britannia.
Where Was Britannia Built?
P&O Britannia’s construction started 15 May 2013 at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy.
What Class of Ship is Britannia?
P&O Cruises Britannia is a Royal-class cruise Ship.
How Much Did Britannia Cost to Build?
Britannia cost approximately £473 million to build.
When Was Britannia Launched?
P&O Cruises Britannia was ‘launched’ on 14 February 2014. Happy Valentines!
When was P&O Britannia last refurbished?
After nine years in operation Britannia was in need of a refresh, so early in 2024 P&O Cruises' Britannia underwent a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The ship received a number of updates, including:
Entertainment and bars: The Sunset Bar, Crystal Room, Brodies, and the Crow's Nest were all refurbished with new decor and furnishings
Dancefloors: New dancefloors were added to The Live Lounge and The Limelight Club
Crew areas: The working and living spaces for the crew were enhanced
Photo Gallery: A new private viewing facility was added to the relocated Photo Gallery
ELEMIS shop: The ELEMIS shop was refreshed and relocated, with a pop-up massage offering
Oasis Spa and Salon: The ship's spa and salon was enhanced to improve the ambience
Pools: The Lido and Serenity pools received new furniture and tiles, and the splash area for children was enhanced
Market Café: A new look and menu were added to Market Café on Deck 5
Loyalty and Cruise Sales area: The area for booking holidays was made more prominent and comfortable
Who is Britannia’s Godmother?
Britannia’s godmother was none other than HRH Queen Elizabeth II (The Queen).
How Big is P&O Britannia?
P&O Britannia measures 330 m, with a beam of 44 m, and is 70.67 m (231 ft 10 in) high. She weighs 143,730 tons and has 13 guest decks. (see Factsheet)
How Many Guests Does P&O Britannia Carry?
Britannia’s guest capacity is 3,647 guests
Is Britannia Smaller Than Iona?
P&O Cruises Britannia is smaller than Iona. Iona measures 344m, is 184,700 tons and has 15 guest decks. She carries 5200 guests and 1800 crew whilst Britannia measures 330m, is 143,000 tons and has 13 guest decks. She carries 3,647 guests and 1350 crew.
(see Britannia Fast Facts v Iona Fast Facts
Is Britannia A Family Ship?
Yes, very much so. Children are very welcome onboard P&O Britannia.
How Many Decks Does P&O Britannia Have?
P&O Cruises Britannia has 13 guest decks
Is There A Promenade Deck On Britannia?
P&O Cruises Britannia does not have a traditional prom deck but does have a walking/running track (Not quote the same I know, as a promenade fan)!
How Many Pools Does Britannia Have?
P&O Cruises Britannia has four swimming 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.
Serenity pool - Outdoors. 1.65 metres to 2.25 metres deep. Located on Sun Deck - adult only.
Terrace pool -Outdoors. 1.1 metres deep. Located on Sun Deck aft.
PLUS
Hydro therapy pool (Charges apply) - (Indoor pool part of the spa). 1.15 metres Located on Deck 5.
How Many Cabins Are There On Britannia?
There are 1,837 cabins on P&O Britannia including 448 Inside, 1,206 Balcony, 92 Superior Deluxe Balcony, 64 Suite and 27 Single cabins.
Will There Be Formal Nights On Britannia?
As with other P&O Cruise ships, Britannia will host Gala Evenings/formal nights. Britannia will have one formal night on each seven-night cruise. Fourteen-night cruises will have two formal nights. On Gala/Formal evenings Black Tie is effective in the majority of public areas after 6pm. Including the Main Dining Room and speciality dining rooms but not in the buffet.
What Is The Dress Code On P&O Britannia?
P&O Cruises Britannia will has two evening dress codes for guests aged 18 and over: Evening Casual and Black Tie.
EVENING CASUAL:
Stylish resort or leisurewear e.g. casual separates or dresses and open-neck polo shirts and casual trousers (not shorts). A jacket and smart trousers can be worn but are not compulsory.
Smart dark denim is also fine, but not trainers, football shirts or tracksuits. For a typical two-week cruise there are normally ten Evening Casual nights.
BLACK TIE:
Gala Evenings provide the opportunity to wear glamorous evening wear including cocktail dresses, ball gowns or smart Jumpsuits/trouser suits. For men, dinner jackets or tuxedos are the norm, but a dark lounge or business suit and tie can be worn as an alternative. Formal National dress is also acceptable.
Will There Be Theme Nights On Britannia?
There is likely to be at least one theme night on board. They are an opportunity to dress up appropriate to the theme, although this is not mandatory. Worth noting fancy dress is not permitted under any other circumstances. Themes can include 60s, 70s, tropical, Western, and black and white nights, so you may wish to pack accordingly if you wish to join in the fun. Do read your ‘Horizon’ daily newsletter as sometimes the theme is hidden amongst the evenings activities
How Many Restaurants And Bars Does Britannia Have?
P&O Britannia has 11 restaurants on board including the Oriental Restaurant, The Limelight Club and The Epicurean. She’s also has 15 bars and cafés, including Market Café.
For Britannia Infographic click HERE
How Easy Is It To Get A Sun-bed On Britannia?
Whilst theoretically there are enough sun beds for everyone, sadly there are some inconsiderate passengers who reserve them with towels for hours, even though it is clear that they should not be left empty for more than half hour. Crew do remove towels/belongings if alerted but generally no one likes confrontation on holiday. It is easy to get a sun bed on port days obviously, and the pools are lovely and quiet then so if you aren’t worried about going ashore you can make the most of it.