How many passengers on Britannia now?
How many passengers on Britannia now? What is the guest capacity on Britannia? Britannia has a normal operating capacity of 3,647 guests and 1,350 crew.
Who owns the Royal Yacht Britannia now?
Britannia is owned and cared for by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust. Britannia is part of the Core Collection of the National Register of Historic Vessels, the official register of the most important British ships in existence.
Has Britannia been repaired?
A Sombre Farewell. On 23 June 1994, John Major's Government announced there would be no refit for HMY Britannia as the costs would be too great. After a long and successful career spanning 44 years and travelling over 1 million miles around the globe, it was announced that the last Royal Yacht was to be decommissioned.
What happened on Britannia cruise ship?
A cruise ship broke free from moorings and collided with a freight vessel during a storm in Mallorca, Spain. Passengers on Britannia, a P&O Cruises ship based in Southampton, described how after it broke loose the ship floated away like a paper boat.
Where is the Britannia cruise ship right now?
The current position of BRITANNIA is at Caribbean Sea reported 2 hours ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (NL), sailing at a speed of 7.9 knots and expected to arrive there on Nov 15, 09:00.
Does the royal family have a last name?
While the royal family generally doesn't use last names, when required on official documents and the like, the children of the late Queen Elizabeth II can use the last name Mountbatten-Windsor, a hybrid of the royal House of Windsor and the name their father, Prince Philip, assumed when he became a naturalized ...
What is the dress code for the Royal Yacht Britannia?
There is no formal dress code to visit however due the nature of the decks on board the ship, please wear sensible shoes, no high heels. Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing for touring the five decks.
Does the royal family still have the Britannia yacht?
The Britannia is no longer in service to the Royal Family. It was decommissioned in 1997, after it was decided that the yacht was simply too expensive to maintain and run. It's now a tourist attraction in Edinburgh.
How many restaurants are on the Britannia cruise ship?
P&O Britannia has 11 restaurants on board including the Oriental Restaurant, The Limelight Club and The Epicurean. She's also has 15 bars and cafés, including Market Café.