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
Ventura
Gross Tonnage
Britannia
143,730 GT
Ventura
116,017 GT
Length
Britannia
330 m
Ventura
290 m
Beam
Britannia
38 m
Ventura
36 m
Passengers
Britannia
3,647
Ventura
3,078
Crew
Britannia
1,398
Ventura
1,200
Decks
Britannia
—
Ventura
—
Year Built
Britannia
2,015
Ventura
2,008
Space Ratio
Britannia
39.4 GT/pax
Ventura
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Britannia
2.61 :1
Ventura
2.57 :1
| Specification | Britannia | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Britannia Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015Winner | 2,008 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 143,730 GTWinner | 116,017 GT |
| Length | 330 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,647Winner | 3,078 |
| Crew | 1,398Winner | 1,200 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/paxWinner | 37.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.61:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9614157 | 9333175 |
Britannia is the significantly larger vessel at 143,730 GT — 24% more than Ventura's 116,017 GT. Built in 2015, Britannia is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Britannia |
| Capacity | Britannia |
| Modernity | Britannia |
| Service | Ventura |
| 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
Ventura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,078-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,078 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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36 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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