dmwnc1959 Posted February 14, 2014 #76 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yeah, we looked at her itineraries. The one we really like is in July. Way too hot for southern Spain IMO plus the air in July would be a killer. Adventure if the Seas is doing a 16 day one that we like in September, I just need to see the US pricing, I've only been able to find £ Researching a cruise is always fun, and it sounds like you're enjoying the process. I'm sure which ever ship you pick you'll have a great time! I'm still stuck on 'local' cruises, which basically means no international airfare for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted February 14, 2014 #77 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Just watched the video of this new ship and I like what I see because I personally prefer less glitzy.Glitzy reminds me of Las Vegas one can only take for a few days but not live with it that is RP from the videos and pictures I have seen.Not my cup of tea..but then i was born in UK.Everyone to their own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 14, 2014 #78 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Researching a cruise is always fun, and it sounds like you're enjoying the process. I'm sure which ever ship you pick you'll have a great time! I'm still stuck on 'local' cruises, which basically means no international airfare for me. Thanks Dave. At least there are some new ships coming stateside for you to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 14, 2014 #79 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Where abouts can I view itineraries for britannia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted February 14, 2014 #80 Share Posted February 14, 2014 THis new ships interior I really like its decor is more subdued than the videos and pictures I have seen of Royal Princess.The Royal Princess is more Like a Las Vegas Hotel glitzy a bit over the top for me anyway.Also prefer the state rooms on The Britanica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L454S Posted February 14, 2014 #81 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Sorry folks, the uber modern decor does not get it for me. I just seem to enjoy the more classic color palates, shapes, materials. This is like watching HGTV all day and night. Call me old(57), but I will pass. Those that like it, enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 14, 2014 #82 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Does P&O charge Americans in British Pounds or Dollars? Do you really have to embark their ships for a Caribbean cruise in Barbados? The cost of airfare and the Pound would make the cruise very expensive. P&O charge in £s and they do base their ships in the Caribbean for the winter usually going out of Barbados. It makes more sense to go out of Barbados since the target passengers are generally British. P&O are very much more sedate than Princess so anyone who likes the more glitzy Princess product may find P&O too quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 14, 2014 #83 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Where abouts can I view itineraries for britannia. Try the P&O site http://www.pocruises.com/ the cruises go on sale 27th March but you can register interest which in P&O's mind means booking a guaranteed cabin at today's price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted February 14, 2014 #84 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Looking at the cabin types, it appears that Britannia breaks down their cabin types as: Suite with Bath/Shower Superior Deluxe Balcony with Bath/Shower (Princess Mini-Suite) Balcony with Shower and Sofa (Princess Deluxe Balcony) Balcony with Shower (without Sofa) (Princess Balcony) Balcony (Obstructed View) with Shower and Sofa (Princess Deluxe Balcony) Balcony (Obstructed View) with Shower (without Sofa) (Princess Balcony) Larger Inside with Shower (Princess "Sideways" Inside) Inside with Shower (Princess Inside) Single Balcony with Shower Single Inside with Shower In addition to the 8 forward suites and 14 aft suites, it appears that Britannia will have 40 Riviera deck suites rather than the 14 on the Royal/Regal. The deckplans don't show a Riviera deck Concierge Lounge for suite passengers. On another note, the deckplans do not show a midship stairway :eek: The only deckplans available at this time are passenger decks (equivalent of Emerald through Marina decks. There are no public area deckplans yet. Britannia_deckplans_2015-16-1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 14, 2014 #85 Share Posted February 14, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=dTIwwm5weTU&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdTIwwm5weTU%26feature%3Dyoutu.be Here's a video on their foodies :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 14, 2014 Author #86 Share Posted February 14, 2014 She was floated out today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdmelani Posted February 14, 2014 #87 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Restaurant Cabin Pool Deck Atrium Atrium The restaurant looks almost identical to Crown Grill on Royal (from what I remember). The corridors/rooms/atrium looks a little smarter than the Royal, but both are beautiful in their own ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted February 14, 2014 #88 Share Posted February 14, 2014 She was floated out today... THANKS for the pictures!!! Technically, only the dry dock will be flooded today and the ship will be checked/sounded for any 'leaks'. The actually removal of the hull from the dry dock to the outfitting pier should be tomorrow. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 14, 2014 #89 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Try the P&O site http://www.pocruises.com/the cruises go on sale 27th March but you can register interest which in P&O's mind means booking a guaranteed cabin at today's price. I had a look there, but didn't see any pricing, dates or intineraries. It does not show anything for me. Edited February 14, 2014 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 14, 2014 #90 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I had a look there, but didn't see any pricing, dates or intineraries. It does not show anything for me. Did you use the search criteria on the right hand side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted February 14, 2014 #91 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I had a look there, but didn't see any pricing, dates or intineraries. It does not show anything for me.Check this link. http://www.pocruises.com/find-and-book/cruise-search-results/?shipIds=9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 14, 2014 #92 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for the link. Still showing blank. Maybe cause in oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted February 14, 2014 #93 Share Posted February 14, 2014 If you sail P&O it also counts towards your Princess cruise history/level. Unfortunately they've stopped counting your Princess level on P&O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted February 14, 2014 #94 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I love the look of Britannia :). We are sailing on the Regal Princess this summer in the Med, it will be interesting to compare. We sailed on the Sea Princess out of Jamaica a few years ago (2010) on a Caribbean cruise. From our point of view, we saved the two days at sea before we did our relatively port intensive cruise, and therefore visited more places in our 14 day cruise (11 ports). It all depends why you cruise - floating hotel to visit different locations, relaxing days at sea, each to their own. We sailed out of Miami last year on Celebrity Eclipse on a Caribbean cruise (14 days, ~8 ports) and so have experienced both types of cruising. At that time, Celebrity offered a more interesting itinery than P&O. I am not sure if paying in pounds on board P&O will differ much overall than paying in dollars as on most other cruise ships. At the end of the day, itinery is our deciding factor and then ship etc are secondary factors. I must say though that for 3rd person in our cabin, Princess are only charging £299 whereas other cruise lines (Celebrity, P&O, Cunard) all charged full fare for the 3rd person - a big deciding factor in going with Princess!! :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted February 15, 2014 #95 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Two more pictures from Britannia's launching ceremony... Bow is the left, stern to the right (Photo credit Cristina Visintini) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2014 Author #96 Share Posted February 16, 2014 All, this is one gorgeous ship. Dave, will you sail her next year? Britannia Java Cafe: The Crystal Room (ballroom dancing): Glass House: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2014 Author #97 Share Posted February 16, 2014 More photos of this British beauty. Crows Nest: Cookery School: Blues Bar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted February 16, 2014 #98 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The renderings of the Brittania look great. Very contemporary and quite different from the Royal Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2014 Author #99 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) delete Edited February 16, 2014 by need2cruisesoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 16, 2014 Author #100 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The renderings of the Brittania look great. Very contemporary and quite different from the Royal Princess. Yes my mistake. renderings not photos. Thank You. Will the Regal have her own style or will she mimic the Royal's interior scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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