Ahead of its official naming by the Queen next Tuesday, P&O Cruises' new liner, the 141,000-ton Britannia, has arrived at its home port of Southampton. Capable of carrying more than 3,600 passengers and 1,350 crew, the 1,082-ft long vessel is the largest cruise ship designed specifically for the British holiday market. Boasting 15 passenger decks, 13 bars and 13 places to eat, the £473 million Britannia has a three-tier atrium, a 936-seater theatre, four swimming pools, and a multi-million pound art collection. Scroll down for video . The Britannia is the largest cruise ship on the market to be involved in holiday travels around the world . Crowds gathered in Southampton as the Britannia 'returned' home ready for its special inauguration . Its bow adorned with a 308-ft long version of the Union Flag, the new liner has a spa, extensive children's areas, a gym, a library, extensive shops and a sports arena. Passengers will be able to take part in a cookery school on board and there will be guest chefs on cruises, including Mary Berry. Marco Pierre White and James Martin. Captains Paul Brown, who joined P&O Cruises in 1989, and David Pembridge, who has been with the company since 1972, will alternate being in command of Britannia. Sailing from Southampton during the summer and operating from the Caribbean in the winter, Britannia will visit 57 ports in 31 countries in its first year, sailing more than 90,000 miles. The naming ceremony takes place on Tuesday, hosted by none other than her majesty The Queen on Southampton Docks . It was some scene as P&O's biggest commercial cruise ship entered into Southampton docks today . The entrance of the luxurious cruise ship provided a perfect photo opportunity for those who gathered . Its maiden cruise, leaving Southampton on March 14, will be a 14-night Western Mediterranean sailing - with port stops including Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Rome. Next Tuesday's naming ceremony, at which the Duke of Edinburgh will also be present, will prove particularly poignant for the Queen given her long and fond memories of another vessel called Britannia - the royal yacht that saw service from 1954 to 1997 before being decommissioned. The spectacular three-tier atrium on the Britannia. Guests can enjoy nine entertainment places to keep the family occupied, including a 936-seat theatre, four pools, and 13 places to eat . Cosy cabin: A Superior Deluxe cabin on board the P&O liner. In total there are 1,837 cabins on board, and 15 passenger decks . The 141,000 ton cruise ship will feature a 1,837 cabins, a three-tiered atrium, a library and a sports centre. Adults can relax in the Oasis Spa & The Retreat, whilst the children enjoy the extensive facilities, including four age group areas, a night nursery and outdoor splash area for teens. For those who like to be kept active, explore the 15 passenger decks and stroll around the largest amount of shops in a fleet at 660 sqm. The stunning Blue Bar room on board the 141,000 ton cruise ship. The luxury liner also include a library and Oasis Spa & The Retreat . A handover in Italy saw P&O finally take possession of the grand cruise ship, just days before it is set to be unveiled to the public . Queen of British baking Mary Berry will allow people to learn from her 60 years in baking, on the 12-night British Isles cruise to the Mediterranean, departing July 6 . Unique to the cruise is the opportunity to hone your skills in the kitchen alongside your relaxing cruise. Great British Bake-off judge Mary Berry will lead a list of 10 celebrity chefs offering up classes on the ocean, as well as hosting chef's table dinners, book signings and Q&A sessions. She will be featured on the 12-night British Isles cruise departing July 6 from Southhampton, along with Theo Randall and James Martin and prices to learn from her 60 years in baking start from £1,149pp. The Britannia will be named in an official ceremony on Tuesday, and make her maiden voyage on Saturday, March 14 . Celebrity chef and master patissier Eric Lanlard owns a cake boutique in London called Cake Boy and will join a line-up of 'food heroes' who will be on board the ship during certain sailings . The artistic decor in the atrium of the Britannia. The ship will also hold £1 million worth of artwork . For those who like to be kept active, explore the 15 passenger decks and stroll around the large amount of shops . While the weather wasn't ideal for a swim, the pools on deck will offer respite from the heat on summer Mediterranean cruises . Mary Berry will be on board to share her culinary skills on the 12-night British Isles cruise departing July 6 from Southhampton, along with Theo Randall and James Martin . NATHAN OUTLAW- Cruise B503, a 14-night Portugal, Spain & Morocco cruise departing March 28. From £1,549pp: Four Michelin stars in total, two at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Port Isaac, Cornwall, and one each at Outlaw's Fish Kitchen, Port isaac and Outlaw's at The Capital, Knightsbridge. PIERRE KOFFMANN - Cruise B510, a 14-night Spain, Monaco & Italy cruise departing June 13 with James Martin and Charlie Turnbull. From £1,449 per person: Legendary French-born chef who held three Michelin stars at La Tante Claire and now runs Koffmann’s at The Berkeley. MARY BERRY - Cruise B513, a 12-night British Isles cruise departing July 6 with Theo Randall and James Martin. From £1,149pp: Television chef, Great British Bake-Off judge and prolific food writer for 60 years cooking experience. THEO RANDALL - Cruise B153 (as above): Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel London Park Lane. LAWRENCE KEOGH - Cruise B514, a seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise departing July 18. From £799pp: Head chef at the Wolseley restaurant in London. JAMES TANNER - Cruise B516, a seven-night France, Spain & Guernsey cruise departing August 8. From £949pp: Co-owner of Barbican Kitchen in Plymouth, and The Kentish Hare in Bidborough, Kent. VIVEK SINGH - Cruise B517, a 14 night Spain, Monaco & Italy cruise departing August 15. From £1,999pp: Modern Indian chef with three London restaurants, The Cinnamon Club, Cinnamon Kitchen and Cinnamon Soho. DANIEL GALMICHE - Cruise B519, a seven-night France, Spain & Guernsey cruise departing September 5. From £799pp: Michelin-starred Executive Chef at The Vineyard in Berkshire, a pioneer of modern French cuisine and TV chef. ANTONIO CARLUCCIO – Cruise B523, a 14 night Spain, Monaco & Italy cruise departing October 9 with James Martin and Charlie Turnbull. From £1,149pp: Beloved chef , food writer and owner of Carluccio's chain of restaurants. PAUL RANKIN  - Cruise B524, a 14 night Portugal & Caribbean cruise departing October 23 with Eric Lanlard. From £1,139pp: Celebrity chef from County Down. The handover ceremony of P&O cruises took place on Sunday February 22, in Italy’s Trieste, and was attended by Carnival UK executive chairman, David Dingle, senior executives from P&O Cruises, as well as senior teams from the shipyard Fincantieri, where Britannia was built. The ceremony involved exchanging of flags, and the P&O Cruises flag was hoisted in place. Stars to attend the prestigious event included cheese expert Charlie Turnball, TV wine expert Olly Smith, and master patissier Eric Lanlard, along with some of the P&O Cruise Food Heroes.
P&O Cruises' new liner, the 141,000-ton Britannia, has arrived at its home port of Southampton . The Queen will host the official naming ceremony on Tuesday, and Britannia will take her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean on March 14 . Boasting 15 passenger decks, 13 bars and 13 places to eat, the £473 million Britannia has a three-tier atrium, a 936-seat theatre .