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MV ''Britannia'' is a cruise ship of the [[P&O Cruises]] fleet. |
'''MV ''Britannia''''' is a cruise ship of the [[P&O Cruises]] fleet. She was built by [[Fincantieri]] at their shipyard in [[Monfalcone]], [[Italy]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Italy: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ 141,000-Ton Cruise Ship|url=http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/84247/italy-keel-laid-for-po-cruises-141000-ton-cruise-ship/|publisher=World Maritime News|accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> At 143,000 GT, ''Britannia'' is the largest of eight ships currently in service with P&O Cruises and she is also the [[flagship]] of the fleet, taking the honour from ''[[MV Oriana (1994)|Oriana]]''. She officially entered service on 14 March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Britannia Cruise Ship {{!}} P&O Cruises|url=http://britannia.pocruises.com/?utm_content=link_z1britanni&utm_source=cheetah&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1380012039_2094357495_EM-Britannia-announcement|publisher=P&O Cruises|accessdate=24 September 2013}}</ref> and was named by Queen [[Elizabeth II]]. ''Britannia'' features a {{convert|94|metre}} [[Union Jack|Union Flag]] on her bow, the largest of its kind in the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=P&O Cruises Unveils New Look|url=http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=5686|publisher=Cruise Critic|accessdate=18 January 2014}}</ref> ''Britannia's'' first [[Sea captain|captain]] is Paul Brown. |
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==Naming & construction== |
==Naming & construction== |
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''Britannia'' was ordered in 2011 and was laid down on 15 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=P&O Cruises New Ship, 2015|url=http://www.pocruises.com/new-ship-announcement/|publisher=P&O Cruises|accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> The ship was built at the [[Fincantieri]] yard at [[Monfalcone]] in [[Italy]]. The ceremonial float out took place on the afternoon of 14 February 2014, with the traditional champagne bottle smashed against the vessel's hull.<ref>{{cite web|title=Britannia rules the waves! - P&O's Britannia|url=http://onboardboats.webs.com/apps/blog/show/41494642-britannia-rules-the-waves-p-o-s-britannia|publisher=On Board Boats|accessdate=14 February 2014}}</ref> |
''Britannia'' was ordered in 2011 and was laid down on 15 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=P&O Cruises New Ship, 2015|url=http://www.pocruises.com/new-ship-announcement/|publisher=P&O Cruises|accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> The ship was built at the [[Fincantieri]] yard at [[Monfalcone]] in [[Italy]]. The ceremonial float out took place on the afternoon of 14 February 2014, with the traditional champagne bottle smashed against the vessel's hull.<ref>{{cite web|title=Britannia rules the waves! - P&O's Britannia|url=http://onboardboats.webs.com/apps/blog/show/41494642-britannia-rules-the-waves-p-o-s-britannia|publisher=On Board Boats|accessdate=14 February 2014}}</ref> |
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The name ''Britannia'' was announced on 24 September 2013 and has historical importance for P&O, as there have been two previous ships named Britannia connected with the company. The first entered service in 1835 for the General Steam Navigation Company, which went on to become the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company |
The name ''Britannia'' was announced on 24 September 2013 and has historical importance for P&O, as there have been two previous ships named Britannia connected with the company. The first entered service in 1835 for the General Steam Navigation Company, which went on to become the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company. he second, which entered service in 1887, was one of four ships ordered by the company to mark the golden jubilee of both [[Queen Victoria]] and P&O itself. |
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Britannia departed the [[Fincantieri]] ship yard on 27 February 2015 for [[Southampton]] via [[Gibraltar]]. Britannia was officially named on 10 March 2015 by [[Queen Elizabeth II]] at the Ocean Terminal. |
''Britannia'' departed the [[Fincantieri]] ship yard on 27 February 2015 for [[Southampton]] via [[Gibraltar]]. ''Britannia'' was officially named on 10 March 2015 by [[Queen Elizabeth II]] at the Ocean Terminal. |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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On board, ''Britannia'' |
On board, ''Britannia'' features 13 bars as well as 13 restaurants and cafés.<ref>{{cite web|title=P&O Britannia: Britain's newest and biggest cruise ship|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/10633946/PandO-Britannia-Britains-newest-and-biggest-cruise-ship.html|publisher=Telegraph Travel|accessdate=13 February 2014}}</ref> |
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It has been announced that TV chef [[James Martin (chef)|James Martin]] will develop ''The Cookery Club'' on board ''Britannia'' and will feature celebrity chefs/cooks such as [[Mary Berry]], [[James Tanner]], [[Antonio Carluccio]], [[Paul Rankin]] and [[Pierre Koffman]]. [[Eric Lanlard]] will have his own patisserie in the ship's atrium called Market Café and is also creating an upgraded afternoon tea service at the Epicurean restaurant, Atul Kocchar will feature his own restaurant ''Sindhu'' (as also seen on fleetmates [[MV Ventura|Ventura]] and [[MS Azura|Azura]]) and [[Marco Pierre White]] will also have a restaurant aboard.<ref>http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/captain-greybeard/2014/02/whats-cooking-brigade-of-food-.html</ref> The ship features a 936-seat theatre.<ref>{{cite web|title=P&O Cruises Reveals New Ship Interiors, Maiden Voyages, Celebrity Chefs|url=http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=5729|publisher=Cruise Critic|accessdate=13 February 2014}}</ref> |
It has been announced that TV chef [[James Martin (chef)|James Martin]] will develop ''The Cookery Club'' on board ''Britannia'' and will feature celebrity chefs/cooks such as [[Mary Berry]], [[James Tanner]], [[Antonio Carluccio]], [[Paul Rankin]] and [[Pierre Koffman]]. [[Eric Lanlard]] will have his own patisserie in the ship's atrium called Market Café and is also creating an upgraded afternoon tea service at the Epicurean restaurant, Atul Kocchar will feature his own restaurant ''Sindhu'' (as also seen on fleetmates ''[[MV Ventura|Ventura]]'' and ''[[MS Azura|Azura]]'') and [[Marco Pierre White]] will also have a restaurant aboard.<ref>http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/captain-greybeard/2014/02/whats-cooking-brigade-of-food-.html</ref> The ship features a 936-seat theatre.<ref>{{cite web|title=P&O Cruises Reveals New Ship Interiors, Maiden Voyages, Celebrity Chefs|url=http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=5729|publisher=Cruise Critic|accessdate=13 February 2014}}</ref> |
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''Britannia'' has a total of 1,837 |
''Britannia'' has a total of 1,837 staterooms on board with 27 of those being single cabins (inside and balcony), in addition to conventional inside and balcony staterooms as well as 64 suites. For the first time on a P&O Cruises ship, all outside staterooms have balconies. |
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''Britannia'' will have four pools with a dedicated pool for teenagers and the Oasis Spa. |
''Britannia'' will have four pools with a dedicated pool for teenagers and the Oasis Spa. |
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==Maiden voyage & itineraries== |
==Maiden voyage & itineraries== |
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''Britannia's'' |
''Britannia's'' maiden voyage took place 14–28 March 2015, and included visits to Spain, Italy and France. |
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During her summer season, ''Britannia'' will sail to the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, Canary Islands and Atlantic Islands. In winter, the ship will sail 14-night Caribbean itineraries. |
During her summer season, ''Britannia'' will sail to the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, Canary Islands and Atlantic Islands. In winter, the ship will sail 14-night Caribbean itineraries. |
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==Similar ships== |
==Similar ships== |
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In 2013 [[Princess Cruises]] began operating the lead vessel in its [[Royal-class cruise ship|Royal Class]], ''[[Royal Princess (2013)|Royal Princess]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=UK: Duchess of Cambridge Christens New Ship ‘Royal Princess’|url=http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/86572/uk-duchess-of-cambridge-christens-new-ship-royal-princess/|publisher=World Maritime News|accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> ''Britannia'' is |
In 2013 [[Princess Cruises]] began operating the lead vessel in its [[Royal-class cruise ship|Royal Class]], ''[[Royal Princess (2013)|Royal Princess]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=UK: Duchess of Cambridge Christens New Ship ‘Royal Princess’|url=http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/86572/uk-duchess-of-cambridge-christens-new-ship-royal-princess/|publisher=World Maritime News|accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> ''Britannia'' is built to the same template, but is very different in its character and exterior appearance.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macmillan|first1=Sally|title=P&O's new Britannia cruise ship: continuing a great British maritime tradition|url=http://www.traveller.com.au/pos-new-britannia-cruise-ship-continuing-a-great-british-maritime-tradition-1m646o|accessdate=11 April 2015|work=[http://www.traveller.com.au/ traveller.com.au]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|date=26 March 2015}}</ref> The second ship of the Royal Class, ''[[Regal Princess (2014)|Regal Princess]]'' was delivered 11 May 2014 to Princess Cruises. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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 Southampton 6 March 2015.
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| Name | Britannia |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Operator | P&O Cruises |
| Port of registry | Southampton,  United Kingdom |
| Ordered | 2011 |
| Builder | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
| Cost | £473 million |
| Yard number | 6231 |
| Laid down | 15 May 2013 |
| Launched | 14 February 2014 |
| Christened | 10 March 2015 by Queen Elizabeth II |
| Completed | 26 February 2015 |
| Maiden voyage | 14 March 2015 |
| In service | 14 March 2015 |
| Identification | list error: <br /> list (help) Call sign: 2HHG5 IMO number: 9614036 MMSI number: 235106595 |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Royal-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 143,730 GT[1] |
| Length | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Beam | 44 m |
| Height | 70.67 m (232 ft) |
| Draft | 8.3 m |
| Decks | 15 passenger decks |
| Installed power | Total Shaft Power 36 000 kW. |
| Propulsion | Wärtsilä 12V46F x 2 & Wärtsilä 14V46F x 2 & Propulsion Electric Motors - 2 x VEM Sachsenwerk GMBH |
| Speed | 21.9 kn @ 136 rev/min |
| Capacity | 4324 passengers |
| Crew | 1398 officers and crew |
MV Britannia is a cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. She was built by Fincantieri at their shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.[2] At 143,000 GT, Britannia is the largest of eight ships currently in service with P&O Cruises and she is also the flagship of the fleet, taking the honour from Oriana. She officially entered service on 14 March 2015.[3] and was named by Queen Elizabeth II. Britannia features a 94 metres (308 ft) Union Flag on her bow, the largest of its kind in the world.[4] Britannia's first captain is Paul Brown.
Naming & construction
Britannia was ordered in 2011 and was laid down on 15 May 2013.[5] The ship was built at the Fincantieri yard at Monfalcone in Italy. The ceremonial float out took place on the afternoon of 14 February 2014, with the traditional champagne bottle smashed against the vessel's hull.[6]
The name Britannia was announced on 24 September 2013 and has historical importance for P&O, as there have been two previous ships named Britannia connected with the company. The first entered service in 1835 for the General Steam Navigation Company, which went on to become the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company. he second, which entered service in 1887, was one of four ships ordered by the company to mark the golden jubilee of both Queen Victoria and P&O itself.
Britannia departed the Fincantieri ship yard on 27 February 2015 for Southampton via Gibraltar. Britannia was officially named on 10 March 2015 by Queen Elizabeth II at the Ocean Terminal.
Facilities
On board, Britannia features 13 bars as well as 13 restaurants and cafés.[7]
It has been announced that TV chef James Martin will develop The Cookery Club on board Britannia and will feature celebrity chefs/cooks such as Mary Berry, James Tanner, Antonio Carluccio, Paul Rankin and Pierre Koffman. Eric Lanlard will have his own patisserie in the ship's atrium called Market Café and is also creating an upgraded afternoon tea service at the Epicurean restaurant, Atul Kocchar will feature his own restaurant Sindhu (as also seen on fleetmates Ventura and Azura) and Marco Pierre White will also have a restaurant aboard.[8] The ship features a 936-seat theatre.[9]
Britannia has a total of 1,837 staterooms on board with 27 of those being single cabins (inside and balcony), in addition to conventional inside and balcony staterooms as well as 64 suites. For the first time on a P&O Cruises ship, all outside staterooms have balconies.
Britannia will have four pools with a dedicated pool for teenagers and the Oasis Spa.
Maiden voyage & itineraries
Britannia's maiden voyage took place 14–28 March 2015, and included visits to Spain, Italy and France.
During her summer season, Britannia will sail to the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, Canary Islands and Atlantic Islands. In winter, the ship will sail 14-night Caribbean itineraries.
Similar ships
In 2013 Princess Cruises began operating the lead vessel in its Royal Class, Royal Princess.[10] Britannia is built to the same template, but is very different in its character and exterior appearance.[11] The second ship of the Royal Class, Regal Princess was delivered 11 May 2014 to Princess Cruises.
References
- ^ Equasis
- ^ "Italy: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises' 141,000-Ton Cruise Ship". World Maritime News. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "Britannia Cruise Ship | P&O Cruises". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "P&O Cruises Unveils New Look". Cruise Critic. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ "P&O Cruises New Ship, 2015". P&O Cruises. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "Britannia rules the waves! - P&O's Britannia". On Board Boats. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "P&O Britannia: Britain's newest and biggest cruise ship". Telegraph Travel. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/captain-greybeard/2014/02/whats-cooking-brigade-of-food-.html
- ^ "P&O Cruises Reveals New Ship Interiors, Maiden Voyages, Celebrity Chefs". Cruise Critic. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ "UK: Duchess of Cambridge Christens New Ship 'Royal Princess'". World Maritime News. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ Macmillan, Sally (26 March 2015). "P&O's new Britannia cruise ship: continuing a great British maritime tradition". traveller.com.au. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
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