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 6
Gross Tonnage
Britannia
143,730 GT
Mein Schiff 6
99,436 GT
Length
Britannia
330 m
Mein Schiff 6
316 m
Beam
Britannia
38 m
Mein Schiff 6
36 m
Passengers
Britannia
3,647
Mein Schiff 6
2,894
Crew
Britannia
1,398
Mein Schiff 6
1,000
Decks
Britannia
—
Mein Schiff 6
—
Year Built
Britannia
2,015
Mein Schiff 6
2,017
Space Ratio
Britannia
39.4 GT/pax
Mein Schiff 6
34.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Britannia
2.61 :1
Mein Schiff 6
2.89 :1
| Specification | Britannia | Mein Schiff 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | TUI Cruises |
| Class | Britannia Class | Mein Schiff |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015 | 2,017Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 143,730 GTWinner | 99,436 GT |
| Length | 330 mWinner | 316 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,647Winner | 2,894 |
| Crew | 1,398Winner | 1,000 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/paxWinner | 34.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.61:1Winner | 2.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9614157 | 9855657 |
Britannia is the significantly larger vessel at 143,730 GT — 45% more than Mein Schiff 6's 99,436 GT. Britannia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.4 GT per passenger versus 34.4. Built in 2017, Mein Schiff 6 is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Britannia |
| Capacity | Britannia |
| Modernity | Mein Schiff 6 |
| Service | Britannia |
| Spaciousness | Britannia |
Bottom line: Britannia wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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 6
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.5 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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