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Pros

Informal atmosphere; family friendly; quality food and wine; new Cafe Jardin bistro

Cons

Some cabins need refurb; some balconies in shade; entertainment variable

Bottom line

Medium sized ship with contemporary atmosphere appealing to all ages

Pros

Informal atmosphere; family friendly; quality food and wine; new Cafe Jardin bistro

Cons

Some cabins need refurb; some balconies in shade; entertainment variable

Bottom line

Medium sized ship with contemporary atmosphere appealing to all ages

Pros

Emphasis on British favourites means this ship has a clear target audience

Cons

Outside of the kids' club there is little to keep children entertained

Bottom line

If you like your football round and your beer at room temperature then this ship is for you

Pros

Emphasis on British favourites means this ship has a clear target audience

Cons

Outside of the kids' club there is little to keep children entertained

Bottom line

If you like your football round and your beer at room temperature then this ship is for you

The best of British through and through

A mid-sized ship that's not too overwhelming for first-timers

Adult-only vessel catering for a more mature crowd

The best of British through and through

A mid-sized ship that's not too overwhelming for first-timers

Adult-only vessel catering for a more mature crowd

Pros

Adult-only vessel that's great for couples, singles and groups of friends

Cons

There's no ballroom and limited space for dance enthusiasts

Bottom Line

Mid-sized traditional vessel aimed at the British market that recently has had a £34 million refurbishment

Pros

Adult-only vessel that's great for couples, singles and groups of friends

Cons

There's no ballroom and limited space for dance enthusiasts

Bottom Line

Mid-sized traditional vessel aimed at the British market that recently has had a £34 million refurbishment

Pros

Adult-only vessel that's great for couples, singles and groups of friends

Cons

There's no ballroom and limited space for dance enthusiasts

Bottom Line

Mid-sized traditional vessel aimed at the British market that recently has had a £34 million refurbishment

Pros

Adult-only vessel that's great for couples, singles and groups of friends

Cons

There's no ballroom and limited space for dance enthusiasts

Bottom Line

Mid-sized traditional vessel aimed at the British market that recently has had a £34 million refurbishment

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Pros

Informal atmosphere; family friendly; quality food and wine; new Cafe Jardin bistro

Cons

Some cabins need refurb; some balconies in shade; entertainment variable

Bottom line

Medium sized ship with contemporary atmosphere appealing to all ages

Pros

Informal atmosphere; family friendly; quality food and wine; new Cafe Jardin bistro

Cons

Some cabins need refurb; some balconies in shade; entertainment variable

Bottom line

Medium sized ship with contemporary atmosphere appealing to all ages

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Pros

Informal atmosphere; family friendly; quality food and wine; new Cafe Jardin bistro

Cons

Some cabins need refurb; some balconies in shade; entertainment variable

Bottom line

Medium sized ship with contemporary atmosphere appealing to all ages

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Pros

Adult-only vessel that's great for couples, singles and groups of friends

Cons

There's no ballroom and limited space for dance enthusiasts

Bottom Line

Mid-sized traditional vessel aimed at the British market that recently has had a £34 million refurbishment

Pros

A real emphasis on quality food -- both eating and cooking it; as well as excellent nightlife.

Cons

For a ship this size, it lacks the adrenaline activities of U.S-equivalent size ships.

Bottom line

Britannia offers an upmarket, contemporary British cruise experience.