Britannia today, any questions?

[Cloudyrain]

4 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

The gelato filled doughnuts are available in the market cafe, perhaps that's what you was thinking of? 

That must be it: my elaborate imagination has turned that addition in to a complete new venue 😂

[Cathygh]

Hi Andy

So sorry to hear about your fellow traveller and I hope you all enjoy the cruise nevertheless.

 

If there is a naughty queue outside can you let me know if it is busy inside the terminal with losts of people waiting please? thanks

 

[AndyMichelle]

So, we are sailing... Sing along😂

First points of note, the naughty queue is in full swing, not much chance of getting on much before your allotted time... 

They did allow a few older people to sit inside and we could use the loo. 

When we did get in, it was a quick process, despite being busy. 

We had to do a full muster, but no lifejackets. Apparently they have to do one every 6 months, so all you travelling soon on Britannia should be OK. 

The ship looks fantastic after the refurb, our cabin has new carpet and I think a new sofa, or at least it has been recovered. 

Off to get drunk now, adios amigos. 

Andy 

[grapau27]

10 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

So we are off on Britannia today, very excited. 

I won't do any sort of blog as I don't have the eloquence of many of you who have posted recently, which we find interesting and useful, but will report back about some of the frequently asked questions which pop up on here. 

We have a few firsts for us on this cruise. 

We are parking at West Quay. 

We are travelling with others, including a GF vegetarian, a smoker and 'Hyacinth Bucket'... 😂

We have a late boarding time, but will drop bags off earlier and walk across to Oxford Street. 

Unfortunately one of our party is unwell and can't come, so 8 has become 7 in 4 adjoining balcony cabins. 

We have late sitting club dining on our own table for 8.

We will possibly be using the gym for the first time as Michelle has a physio plan she needs to keep up. 

The refurb seems to have been lots of new carpet and a spruce up, but will check for any major changes. 

Apparently the Casino will be open as was closed for the last cruise. 

Just going through that last minute 'what have we forgot' sequence😂

Andy 

 

Wishing you both an amazing cruise Andy.

Graham.

[grapau27]

10 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

Unfortunately, we are having to do a 'full' muster drill, but I'm hoping it is not becoming the norm... 

It seems they are running 2 systems for the restaurants, the app or just turn up, but will check this out. 

It doesn't seem you have to book the theatre either, but will find out and report back. 

Andy 

We had a full muster drill on Iona March 30th-April 6th and were told they had to do this now and again.

[kalos]

2 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

So, we are sailing... Sing along😂

 

Off to get drunk now, adios amigos. 

Andy 

 

 All together now   🎵 What shall we do with the drunken sailor /cruiser🎵

 

Hoping Michelle,you and the crowd have a great time 🙂 😀

[grapau27]

13 minutes ago, kalos said:

 

 All together now   🎵 What shall we do with the drunken sailor /cruiser🎵

 

Hoping Michelle,you and the crowd have a great time 🙂 😀

Cheers @AndyMichelle

Edited April 26 by grapau27

[queeniemi]

Hi there Andy! I’m a very mature smoking Granny. Could you please find out about the new smoking areas for me? This will be my first Britannia cruise and I’d like to appear less simple by at least knowing where to go instead of having to ask every Tom,Dick and Harry!  Thanks in advance, Stacy

Edited April 26 by queeniemi

[DamianG]

Have a great cruise @AndyMichelle I hope that Britannia is well stocked with Peroni and Hendricks Perfect Serve ingredients for you.

[alpha whiskey]

Hi Andy 

Pleased about the news you gave about the sofas 👍

Won't have to pack the spirit level and bricks now! 

 

This one for Michelle, perhaps 🤔.....

Have they got new hairdryers in the cabins?

Previous experience is that they were extremely underpowered. 

Thanks 😊 

[StravaCG]

Hi there,

 

I have heard the main dining room breakfast menu has been greatly reduced. Are you able to take a photo of the menu if you are there?

 

thanks!

[AndyMichelle]

On 4/27/2024 at 1:03 AM, queeniemi said:

Hi there Andy! I’m a very mature smoking Granny. Could you please find out about the new smoking areas for me? This will be my first Britannia cruise and I’d like to appear less simple by at least knowing where to go instead of having to ask every Tom,Dick and Harry!  Thanks in advance, Stacy

Aah, my new specialist subject as been having to find smoking areas for my FIL. 

Officially, the only smoking areas on board are both on deck 7, starboard, behind Java and next to the Live Lounge. 

Unfortunately, because of high winds and slippery surfaces, they had to close both of these yesterday, causing panic. 

They did reopen the former covered smoking area on 16, but it seems that was only temporary. 

Hope this helps

Andy 

[AndyMichelle]

19 hours ago, alpha whiskey said:

Hi Andy 

Pleased about the news you gave about the sofas 👍

Won't have to pack the spirit level and bricks now! 

 

This one for Michelle, perhaps 🤔.....

Have they got new hairdryers in the cabins?

Previous experience is that they were extremely underpowered. 

Thanks 😊 

We actually didn't have a hairdryer, had to ask at reception. 

The one the gave us wasn't new, but worked fine. 

In fairness, Michelle has always found them OK on Britannia, so no major issues. 

Andy 

[AndyMichelle]

19 hours ago, alpha whiskey said:

Hi Andy 

Pleased about the news you gave about the sofas 👍

Won't have to pack the spirit level and bricks now! 

 

This one for Michelle, perhaps 🤔.....

Have they got new hairdryers in the cabins?

Previous experience is that they were extremely underpowered. 

Thanks 😊 

We actually didn't have a hairdryer, had to ask at reception. 

The one the gave us wasn't new, but worked fine. 

In fairness, Michelle has always found them OK on Britannia, so no major issues.

Andy 

[AndyMichelle]

So, just a quick update. 

Having a fantastic time, Stavangar today. 

Food has been good so far, comedian was rubbish, Privateers were great. 

Thermal suite is closed for the whole cruise, no real explanation why, but full refund and & £40 credit towards massage etc. 

I will post menus etc later. 

Andy 

[Harryjacobs]

8 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

So, just a quick update. 

Having a fantastic time, Stavangar today. 

Food has been good so far, comedian was rubbish, Privateers were great. 

Thermal suite is closed for the whole cruise, no real explanation why, but full refund and & £40 credit towards massage etc. 

I will post menus etc later. 

Andy 

Who is the comedian?

[AndyMichelle]

16 hours ago, Harryjacobs said:

Who is the comedian?

Steve Terry. 

Started off with a load of misogynistic jokes, nobody laughed so he went into a barrage of 1 liners that were so old the audience were shouting out the answers... 

I like corny old jokes, but he was really scraping the barrel. 

Andy 

[AndyMichelle]

Just a note on the food. Most of it has been quite good, especially breakfast and lunch. 

The evening meals have been OK, some good, some not so. 

I listened to all these people who kindly reminded us that us meat eaters can eat vegan food, I wasn't aware😂

I tried Marcos Leek & Potato presse, it was absolutely rank, almost inedible. 

It was just layers of leek, served with a side of red onion!!!

It was overcooked and difficult to cut, let alone eat... 

Our GF vegetarian companion has been very well looked after with plenty of choice, both in the MDR and buffet, although some of the meals have been hit and miss. 

We have given up on the desserts, they are either tasteless, too dry or both. 

I have been sticking to the ice cream. 

All in all though, the food offering has been more than adequate. 

Ray Quinn in the Limelight tonight, so looking forward to that. 

I hope you are all well? 

Andy

 

 

[kalos]

21 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Just a note on the food. Most of it has been quite good, especially breakfast and lunch. 

The evening meals have been OK, some good, some not so. 

I listened to all these people who kindly reminded us that us meat eaters can eat vegan food, I wasn't aware😂

I tried Marcos Leek & Potato presse, it was absolutely rank, almost inedible. 

It was just layers of leek, served with a side of red onion!!!

It was overcooked and difficult to cut, let alone eat... 

Our GF vegetarian companion has been very well looked after with plenty of choice, both in the MDR and buffet, although some of the meals have been hit and miss. 

We have given up on the desserts, they are either tasteless, too dry or both. 

I have been sticking to the ice cream. 

All in all though, the food offering has been more than adequate. 

Ray Quinn in the Limelight tonight, so looking forward to that. 

I hope you are all well? 

Andy

 

 

 

Get some grass fed beef down your neck Andy😉 Keep on having a good time .🙂 

[GSPG]

Vesselfinder suggests you are on your way to Olden, if not there already?

 

Have a good one, Olden has been my favourite place on two Fjord cruises.

[AndyMichelle]

1 hour ago, GSPG said:

Vesselfinder suggests you are on your way to Olden, if not there already?

 

Have a good one, Olden has been my favourite place on two Fjord cruises.

Yes, in Olden now, it's beautiful. 

Been up the Loen Skylift this morning, it was sensational. 

Some of us trekked a bit up the top, then ended up sliding part way down on our backsides... Don't ask😊

Was going to walk out to the turquoise lake this afternoon, but opted for a pint on board as pretty shattered, with wet pants😂

Andy 

[Gettingwarmer]

38 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Been up the Loen Skylift this morning, it was sensational

Did you do this independently or with P&O? Glad you had a great time even with mishaps.

[TigerB]

3 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

Steve Terry. 

Started off with a load of misogynistic jokes, nobody laughed so he went into a barrage of 1 liners that were so old the audience were shouting out the answers... 

I like corny old jokes, but he was really scraping the barrel. 

Andy 

 

[AndyMichelle]

50 minutes ago, Gettingwarmer said:

Did you do this independently or with P&O? Glad you had a great time even with mishaps.

Independently, just walked across to the cabin outside the port, got tickets, straight onto the bus and was there in no time. 

It was a clear, bright morning so we went early, glad we did, absolutely no queues. 

By the time we left, big queues had formed and the weather was turning a bit. 

It was £58 each, still not cheap but much better value than P&O and worth every penny. Buses run every 15 minutes, so the risk of not getting back to the ship on time is miniscule, you could walk back in about half an hour I suppose. 

Andy 

[P&O SUE]

On 4/26/2024 at 12:37 PM, CCFC said:

7 weeks today for us, can you tell me who is on in the Limelight club please!

Ooh if your on the 14th June (like me) it’s Kevin Simm in the Limelight.