tuvok37 Posted July 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hello. Looking for something new to try in terms of cruise lines. We don't care much anymore about ports, but we've not felt "ready" for Cunard either. My signature block will describe what we've done over the last 20 years. But maybe, just maybe, it's time to try this line. I guess my biggest stumbling block is not having anytime dining...but can anyone tell me about the Britannia Club and how that differs? We have just done 2 Havens and a Yacht Club, and liked the intimacy and flexibility. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 3, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2018 In Britannia Club you will have the same table for Breakfast, lunch and dinner if you want to use it at anytime the dining room is open. So no waiting or making reservations, the same waiting staff and dining companions (if you opt for a shared table). There is a small a la carte menu as well as the Britannia choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted July 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2018 You'd probably save money by just booking specialty dining every night. The Kings Court evening specialty a la carte (Coriander, Bamboo, Aztec, La Piazza, Smokehouse, one available per night most nights) are $17.50, the Verandah is $49.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted July 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 4, 2018 You are not required to sit at your assigned Britannia Club table for breakfast or lunch. On a TA last year my wife and I asked for a table for two every morning in the main Britannia dining room and were accommodated without fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted July 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 4, 2018 You are not required to sit at your assigned Britannia Club table for breakfast or lunch. On a TA last year my wife and I asked for a table for two every morning in the main Britannia dining room and were accommodated without fail. Since you are not asked for your room number at breakfast of lunch, no one would not what class you were travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2018 You are not required to sit at your assigned Britannia Club table for breakfast or lunch. On a TA last year my wife and I asked for a table for two every morning in the main Britannia dining room and were accommodated without fail.No, you don't have to but it's available if you want to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 4, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Tuvok37, we experienced the Club Britannia Cat twice in the past and also next year we are also booked. We enjoy the extra service and dining times. We also do eat in the Britannia Club mainly for breakfast & dinner with lunch as a wild card. Since we like to experience the Pub and Kings Court as an alternative. We consider Britannia Club dining as a Pre Grill Experience. Britannia MDR Menu with the Grill A la Carte Menu. Actually we mostly used the A la Carte menu choices. Even last year we had Flambes each night as a dessert and our Maitre even offered entrees prepared tableside. Being Diamond Status in Club Britannia also gives us a possible upgrade opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted July 4, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I am curious with an assigned table and servers who are (hopefully) familiar with your preferences at the ready, why do people eat breakfast and lunch in the regular Britannia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I am curious with an assigned table and servers who are (hopefully) familiar with your preferences at the ready, why do people eat breakfast and lunch in the regular Britannia? Ditto? Faster, mix with other people, experience larger room, miss the Old Room, I agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted July 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Ah, a good question Foodsvcmgr. Yes the staff at our BC table quickly became very atuned to our dining tastes and routines. However, we were at a table for 6, all be it a very enjoyable one, but in the mornings at breakfast my wife and I would use that time to review and finalize our schedule for the day. We felt it would be rude to just ignore our usual tablemates and we also wanted to be able to have a private discussion. Getting a table for two in the MDR gave us exactly what we wanted. Also, by day three the Maitre' D had our table for two waiting without us needing to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted July 4, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Some people don't mind mixing with a variety of other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted July 5, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Keep in mind that the extra money you pay for Britannia Club is basically for the separate dining room. The staterooms are exactly like regular Britannia ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LF2C Posted July 5, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Keep in mind that the extra money you pay for Britannia Club is basically for the separate dining room. The staterooms are exactly like regular Britannia ones. I assumed that the main benefit was to have “anytime” dining, as with regular cabins you are on fixed dining. That was the reason we originally booked a Britannia Club cabin for our upcoming TA. We want to eat when it’s convenient for us and not the cruise line! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laktex Posted July 5, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hello. Looking for something new to try in terms of cruise lines. We don't care much anymore about ports, but we've not felt "ready" for Cunard either. My signature block will describe what we've done over the last 20 years. But maybe, just maybe, it's time to try this line. I guess my biggest stumbling block is not having anytime dining...but can anyone tell me about the Britannia Club and how that differs? We have just done 2 Havens and a Yacht Club, and liked the intimacy and flexibility. Thanks! Our Host is better equipped to comment than myself but the Club dining room on the Queen Victoria is a wonderful place to be - I would say it outshines the Grills in terms of ambience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Owl Posted July 5, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 5, 2018 One other consideration for us is the location of the cabin. We like to have a sheltered balcony and easy access to the higher decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuvok37 Posted July 5, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted July 5, 2018 This is all very helpful and interesting. Thank you all so much. Maybe we will see you on board someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 5, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Our Host is better equipped to comment than myself but the Club dining room on the Queen Victoria is a wonderful place to be - I would say it outshines the Grills in terms of ambience.We were only in the Club dining room on Queen Victoria for 4 days but it's lovely and I was pleasantly surprised by the menu.Back to Britannia for our next trip though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted July 5, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 5, 2018 As said earlier, our reasons for booking Club Britannia is of course the Private Dining Room with an A la Carte Menu as a optional choice - a Pre Grill experience, location of the Cabin on a higher deck (Deck 12) versus a lower deck and Cabin does have a upper level interior and amenities over the Britannia Grade. We feel more comfortable having the same table for the three meals even thought we do also experience the Pub and Kings Court. We have enjoyed the A la Carte mostly on the last two sailings. Also Flambe for dessert is a treat while sailing and our Maitre d offered prepared tableside entrees. Thought others may like the experience, we were assigned a Club cabin on the new Deck 13 last year. While it is one of the brand new additions to the ship, we found it too far forward. Especially with your restaurant on Deck 2 by D elevator bank Aft, its a long hike to Deck 13 extremely forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now