Cruises to Olden

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.

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

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Celebrity Reflection is the ship for you if you enjoy excellent dining, sophisticated -- yet unpretentious -- programming and playful art and decor.

If you're looking for wild water slides and a nonstop party atmosphere, look elsewhere; Celebrity Reflection isn't the ship for you.

Pros

After 2018 refurb, ship sports a new kids' club, refreshed spa and top-notch entertainment

Cons

Bathrooms still in need of a refurbishment

Bottom Line

A good-value ship packed full of entertainment and activities

Pros

A wealth of facilities, activities and entertainment for every generation

Cons

The high passenger capacity means queuing is inevitable

Bottom Line

With a broad range of activities, Explorer has something for everyone, from active cruisers to families

Pros

Stylish and sophisticated, offering world-wide itineraries

Cons

Passengers who don't like to dress up will feel out of place

Bottom line

Queen Victoria is more traditional and formal than most ships, with an elegant atmosphere

Friendly environment for mature, young at heart cruisers

Medium sized ship with British country house ambience

Excellent and caring service

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

Stylish and sophisticated, offering world-wide itineraries

Cons

Passengers who don't like to dress up will feel out of place

Bottom line

Queen Victoria is more traditional and formal than most ships, with an elegant atmosphere

Expansive kids facility

Recent multi-million pound makeover

Dine at new molecular gastronomy restaurant Epicurean

Pros

Stylish and sophisticated, offering world-wide itineraries

Cons

Passengers who don't like to dress up will feel out of place

Bottom line

Queen Victoria is more traditional and formal than most ships, with an elegant atmosphere

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.

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