Britannia Review
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If you have read any other reviews on the Britannia you will know about the lack of stairs midships and the consequent issues with lifts. It did seem to be the first thing anyone said when you asked them: 'How do you like the ship?' However there are so many other lovely features and it would be shame if those were overlooked. The dining rooms are designed so that you don't feel in one enormous room. The waiting stations are out the way as well making less clatter of dishes and better conversation.
There were plenty of places to sit - we liked Java on deck 7 and the atrium area on deck 5 and you did not feel pressurised to buy a drink there. The Crows nest is also lovely though we did struggle to find a seat when it was cooler outside.
We also went to the Limelight club where we saw 'Eric and Ern' - very funny and a beautiful meal, well worth the addition £22 each supplement. We also stayed on for a third week in Norway and liked it so much we went again, this time to see Dean Friedman, another excellent cabaret act. The other activity we loved was the Cookery Club. This was not cheap at £44 each but was a full afternoon (so a similar price to a trip) and loads of fun. I highly recommend it.
Cabin Review
Cabin was fine with a big comfortable bed and enough room for all our clothes (although more drawer space would be welcome). The bathroom had a reasonably sized shower (with a glass door) but otherwise was quite small. The balcony was small too but was perfectly adequate to sit out and enjoy the sunshine.
Port Reviews
Tenerife
Sunday so many shops were closed but we found an amazing market selling everything from wooden doors and antique radios to tourist junk. We have been to Tenerife before but may take an excursion next time
Madeira (Funchal)
We had excellent weather and free wifi (a big bonus). The shops are great and we also took the cable car which gave us amazing views. We have previously done a jeep trip in Madeira which was very enjoyable especially when we had to get out and push because it got stuck in the mud!
La Coruna
This was the first time the Britannia has been to this port and consequently we were given a lovely send off with cannons and water tugs saluting us. As this was our last port of call we had a great sail-away party too!