Weekly Snaps

Britannia is counting down to Christmas with beautiful festive decorations festooning the Grand Staircase.

Lynne, Housekeeper, polishing teak handrails on the Shelter Deck, where the Sun Lounge and Royal Bedrooms can be seen by visitors.

Don’t miss capturing a photo memory next to Britannia’s Bell.

Facilities Officer, Donald, painting the fence along Britannia’s Quayside.

Angus, Waiter, serves up slices of heavenly lemon drizzle, Victoria sandwich and carrot cake.

Coorie doon in the Royal Deck Tea Room with a warming hot chocolate next to the Christmas tree.

Executive Pastry Chef, Stephen, preparing bread rolls in the Galley.

A closer look at the freshly baked bread rolls.

Marine Research Vessel Alba-Na-Mara sailing past the bow of Britannia.

Glittering garlands adding merry and bright to The State Apartments.

A winter wonderland on the Quayside this week.

As the Christmas decorations at Britannia have gone up, add a hanging ornament from the splendid selection at the Gift Shop.

A silver embroidered Britannia Bell can hang on your Christmas tree as a memento of a visit.

Tony sorting Christmas tree lights on the Verandah Deck.

Mark scribing in the teak decking on board Bloodhound.

Mark using a jigsaw to trim a triangular deck timber.

The triangular piece is now in place on deck.

Gary cutting beading for fitting in the former Junior Rates’ Dining Hall, now the Training Room.

Gary checking the cut beading fits prior to screwing it in place.

Chefs Nick, Patryk, Brendan, Calam and Denholm aboard Fingal at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar receiving the prestigious award of two-star AA Rosettes.

A delightful gingerbread treat from Fingal’s festive Afternoon Tea.

A nutcracker of an afternoon is sure to be enjoyed with the praline snowball, cinnamon and raisin macaron, and chocolate and clementine choux, which are part of the indulgent Afternoon Tea menu.

Fingal welcoming guests in wintry style.