Rule Britannia – Part Two

So here is Part Two of my Britannia Review.

After checking out my cabin I went to explore the ship.

I actually found the ship quite easy to get around. Some ships have confusing layouts but this was straightforward and I like the 3 tier Atrium which gave a focal point to get your bearings. This is one of my colleagues relaxing on one of the seats.

Well I was a woman on a mission as my first port of call was the Headliners theatre. I like the theatre. I loved the lights going into the theatre. It was a bit like going to the cinema as I walked along the tunnel into the main body of the theatre which open up to reveal a light an airy auditorium. The seats were padded and comfortable perhaps a little snug I think for the larger passenger. However with its 936 seats there seems plenty of room for guests to all enjoy the show.

Fabulous entrance lights!

I liked the original artwork on display as I wandered around. Some were saying it was quite plain but sometimes less is more. Don’t you agree?

I wandered round deck 5 to the Café and the display was enough to get your mouth watering.

I vistied the casino and I think this is where you know the ship has been built for a British Market as this area was quite small in comparison to some the America ships of a similar size.

Brodie’s Bar area was great and well stocked with lots of drink options including a must for me the Exclusive Great British Gin Menu, featuring twenty artisanal gins including The Botanist Islay Dry Gin (Argyll), Tarquin`s Dry Gin (Cornwall), Darnley`s View (Edinburgh), Silent Pool Gin (Surrey), and Ely Dark Chocolate Gin (Cambridgeshire) as well as big names such as Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray and Hendrick’s. Heaven!!!!

The limelight club is a supper club venue and it is going to be a new experience at sea. I would love to hear from anyone who has experienced this.

The Crystal Room was a beautiful setting with a lot of attention to details.

I sampled the Horizon Restaurant for Lunch which is the buffet offering on this ship. It is well laid out, nice wide aisles so you don’t feel like you are struggling to get past people. The sandwiches etc were very nice with plenty of choice for all tastes.

From here I passed through the Gym. Very well equipped although I was feeling a little guilty having just eaten a very heavenly yet sinful dessert.

The gift shop was well stocked with the usual souvenirs. Nothing really to get over excited about. The other shops again had the usual designer bags and clothes but nothing you would not have seen on other ships I feel.

In the evening I was in the Peninsular Restaurant which was as you would expect was comfortable, bright and airy. Not at all cramped like some ships restaurants seem to be. I tried one of the Chef’s special menus and I have to say I was not disappointed. The Meridian which is one deck down is the anytime dining option I think as it had a number of electronic beepers on the desk to call guests in to dine.

After dinner I went to see the show which was ‘The Sound of the Underground’ which is very British, very patriotic, great fun and I loved the electronic panels which provided the scenery, constantly changing as the production unfolded. Well worth seeing and everyone was on their feet.

All in all the ship was quite impressive. As a launch you can imagine the staff were out to impress so I would love to hear from anyone who has experienced this ship on a voyage.

Here are a few more pictures for you to enjoy.