Britannia Review
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This was our first P&O cruise, and probably our last. The ship has a lovely decor, plenty of different spaces/places to go to, we had an excellent itinerary and to top it all it was a Strictly cruise. However, I cannot help but be disappointed with P&O's flagship.
Firstly the good bits...
The cabin decor was finished to a high standard and in tranquil colours. There was plenty of storage space for our clothes and cases. Yes, it is smaller (in width) compared with the cabins we have had on Royal Caribbean, but during the day it was perfectly formed. There was a large fridge and tea/coffee making facilities and at least 3 easily accessible UK sockets. The TV was flat screen and wall mounted. Although we didn't watch them, there were a number of films and other TV programmes. The shower was massive and the bathroom well planned. The balcony is smaller again than we are used to but enough room for the two of us on the slightly reclining chairs, and the table doubled up as a footstool.
Cabin Review
Well equipped, tranquil colour scheme. Large fridge. Tea/coffee making facilities. Large shower cubicle with glass screen. Comfortable bed. Plenty of storage space for clothes and we fitted 4 cases under the bed. Balcony smaller than average but room for 2 semi reclining chairs and. Small table-cum-footstool. However, when the sofa bed is out it takes up pretty much all the room between the wall and dressing table (which is directly next to the balcony doors). You cannot open the fridge or use the hairdryer without lifting the sofa bed up. You cannot get out onto the balcony without clambering over the bed (width is a 2 seater sofa so fairly wide). Nor can you safely make a cuppa as you would have to lean over to the other side of the bed to reach the kettle.
Port Reviews
Vigo
Lovely place to visit. Took a taxi to the beach at Praia de Samil €8-10 each way (cheaper than the ship excursion). Small shopping centre very close to the ship.
Lisbon
Took an open top bus ride. Would love to go back.
Seville
Beautiful place to wander round.
Madeira (Funchal)
Beautiful Island. Did an open top bus tour and also the cable car (€10/adult €5/child) and the toboggan ride (€25/1 person, €30/2 people, €45/3 people). Be warned, it is a long walk down a very steep hill.