Sneak look inside the Britannia, the LARGEST ever cruise ship for the UK
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Proving that bigger is definitely better is P&O Cruises, who have taken delivery of the largest ever cruise ship for the British market.
The liner which can hold 3,647 passengers will boast £1 million worth of art, nine entertainment places to keep the family occupied, including a 936-seat theatre, four pools, and 13 places to eat.
The colossal vessel will leave Italy and arrive in Southampton on Friday March 6. Before her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean on Saturday 14 March, she will be officially named on Tuesday 10 March.
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Queen of the ocean: The Britannia will be named in an official ceremony on Tuesday 10 March, and make her maiden voyage on Saturday 14 March
The spectacular three-tier atrium on the Britannia. Guests can enjoy nine entertainment places to keep the family occupied, including a 936-seat theatre, four pools, and 13 places to eat
Cosy cabin: A Superior Deluxe cabin on board the P&O liner. In total there are 1,837 cabins on board, and 15 passenger decks
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The 141,000 ton cruise ship will feature a 1,837 cabins, a three-tiered atrium, a library and a sports centre.
Adults can relax in the Oasis Spa & The Retreat, whilst the children enjoy the extensive facilities, including four age group areas, a night nursery and outdoor splash area for teens.
For those who like to be kept active, explore the 15 passenger decks and stroll around the largest amount of shops in a fleet at 660 sqm.
The stunning Blue Bar room on board the 141,000 ton cruise ship. The luxury liner also include a library and Oasis Spa & The Retreat
The handover saw P&O finally take possession of the grand cruise ship, just days before it is set to be unveiled to the public
Queen of British baking Mary Berry will allow people to learn from her 60 years in baking, on the 12-night British Isles cruise to the Mediterranean, departing July 6
Unique to the cruise is the opportunity to hone your skills in the kitchen alongside your relaxing cruise.
Great British Bake-off judge Mary Berry will lead a list of 10 celebrity chefs offering up classes on the ocean, as well as hosting chef's table dinners, book signings and Q&A sessions.
She will be featured on the 12-night British Isles cruise departing July 6 from Southhampton, along with Theo Randall and James Martin and prices to learn from her 60 years in baking start from £1,149pp.
Celebrity chef and master patissier Eric Lanlard owns a cake boutique in London called Cake Boy and will join a line-up of 'food heroes' who will be on board the ship during certain sailings
The artistic decor in the atrium of the Britannia. The ship will also hold £1 million worth of artwork
For those who like to be kept active, explore the 15 passenger decks and stroll around the large amount of shops
While the weather wasn't ideal for a swim, the pools on deck will offer respite from the heat on summer Mediterranean cruises
Mary Berry will be on board to share her culinary skills on the 12-night British Isles cruise departing July 6 from Southhampton, along with Theo Randall and James Martin
The handover ceremony of P&O cruises took place on Sunday February 22, in Italy's Trieste, and was attended by Carnival UK executive chairman, David Dingle, senior executives from P&O Cruises, as well as senior teams from the shipyard Fincantieri, where Britannia was built.
The ceremony involved exchanging of flags, and the P&O Cruises flag was hoisted in place.
Stars to attend the prestigious event included cheese expert Charlie Turnball, TV wine expert Olly Smith, and master patissier Eric Lanlard, along with some of the P&O Cruise Food Heroes.
Cheese expert Charlie Turnball outside his delicatessen in Shaftsbury, Dorset attended the handover ceremony on February 22 in Italy
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