Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Britannia
Mein Schiff 4
Gross Tonnage
Britannia
143,730 GT
Mein Schiff 4
99,436 GT
Length
Britannia
330 m
Mein Schiff 4
294 m
Beam
Britannia
38 m
Mein Schiff 4
36 m
Passengers
Britannia
3,647
Mein Schiff 4
2,506
Crew
Britannia
1,398
Mein Schiff 4
1,000
Decks
Britannia
—
Mein Schiff 4
—
Year Built
Britannia
2,015
Mein Schiff 4
2,015
Space Ratio
Britannia
39.4 GT/pax
Mein Schiff 4
39.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Britannia
2.61 :1
Mein Schiff 4
2.51 :1
| Specification | Britannia | Mein Schiff 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | TUI Cruises |
| Class | Britannia Class | Mein Schiff |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015 | 2,015 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 143,730 GTWinner | 99,436 GT |
| Length | 330 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 9.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,647Winner | 2,506 |
| Crew | 1,398Winner | 1,000 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 39.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.61:1 | 2.51:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9614157 | 9678408 |
Britannia is the significantly larger vessel at 143,730 GT — 45% more than Mein Schiff 4's 99,436 GT. Mein Schiff 4 edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Britannia |
| Capacity | Britannia |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Mein Schiff 4 |
| Spaciousness | Mein Schiff 4 |
Bottom line: Britannia and Mein Schiff 4 are closely matched — your best pick depends on which qualities matter most to you.
Britannia
Large 3,647-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,647 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Mein Schiff 4
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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