We have just returned from a week in the Norwegian Fjords on Britannia and had a brilliant time. The ship is very impressive. Having never cruised before we did not really know what to expect but we were certainly not disappointed. Embarkation was very organised and there were plenty of staff to point you in the right direction. Our cabin was very well equipped with a lovely big comfy bed and was immaculately clean. We had a decent sized fridge, a large flat screen TV and a shower large than most hotel rooms I have stayed in. Lesley looked after our cabin and as soon as we left for breakfast he cleaned the room and replaced the towels.

I was very impressed with how organised everything was on board. With up to 3,500 guests on board this is no mean feat. We had freedom dining which was great as there was no need to book, if you turned up at a busy time they just gave you a pager and called you when your table was ready. The quality of the food and service throughout the ship was second to none, even in the buffet restaurant. All food was fresh, tasty and the presentation was superb.

The disembarkation at each port of call was also very organised. A daily newsletter left in your room each evening gave comprehensive details of times and locations for all shore trip meeting places and times plus details of all the events and entertainment for that day. The shore trips are a little pricey and you can do some of them yourself cheaper but if you just want an organised day with the stress taking out of it then they are a good option. Read more