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Ventura 
Ventura operates out of Southampton for the British market. Tours of 7- and 14-nights venture to the Western Mediterranean, Canary Isles and Iberian Peninsula, and Norway’s fjords. From late October 2010 until March 2011 Ventura relocates to Bridgetown (Barbados) and runs 14-night cruises of the Eastern Caribbean. As this ship is targeted at families, a large number of cabins have sofas that convert into a bed for a third person, or sofa beds and beds that pull down from the ceiling that will hold up to four people. All cabins come with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, are made up in the morning, have a nightly turn-down service, and store your drinks bought ashore in the empty fridge.
Ventura entered service in 2008 as the largest cruise ship built in Britain at 116,000 GT and carries 3,092 passengers. Its size allows for a whole range of innovations: toys and games, mp3 players, and appearances by the children's character Noddy; children's play areas and two pools specifically for families; circus workshops and a giant Scalextric track; and bungee jumping! The traditional card room, library seating, and art auctions are missing. Diners can choose from 11 cafes and restaurants and 12 bars and lounges. Ventura dining offers two-sitting fixed dining rooms, Freedom dining (P&O's new eat-when-you-like plan), self-service buffet, and two speciality restaurants (with cover charges). During the day the burger bar and pizzeria are open by the pool. Ventura also has the biggest gym of any P&O ship, with the usual equipment. This is a British vessel with a mix of families and seniors. Formal nights mean formal in the public rooms, other nights mean smart casual.
- Cruise Calender
Date Cruise Itinerary Nights Ports Prices Rate/day Details 24 Jul 10 Break Cruise 7 from
$2,078from
$296Details > 31 Jul 10 Western Mediterranean Cruise 14 from
$3,092from
$220Details > 14 Aug 10 Western Mediterranean Cruise 14 from
$2,698from
$192Details > 28 Aug 10 Fjords Cruise 7 from
$1,435from
$205Details > 4 Sep 10 Break Cruise 7 from
$1,316from
$188Details > 11 Sep 10 Western Mediterranean Cruise 14 from
$2,411from
$172Details > 25 Sep 10 Canary Islands Cruise 13 from
$2,128from
$163Details > 8 Oct 10 Western Mediterranean Cruise 14 from
$2,128from
$152Details > 22 Oct 10 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,040from
$145Details > 5 Nov 10 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,650from
$189Details > 19 Nov 10 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,562from
$183Details > 3 Dec 10 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,385from
$170Details > 17 Dec 10 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$3,852from
$275Details > 17 Dec 10 Caribbean Cruise 28 from
$4,990from
$178Details > 31 Dec 10 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$3,638from
$259Details > 14 Jan 11 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,689from
$192Details > 28 Jan 11 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,698from
$192Details > 11 Feb 11 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,689from
$192Details > 25 Feb 11 Caribbean Cruise 14 from
$2,689from
$192Details > 11 Mar 11 Caribbean and Transatlantic Cruise 14 from
$2,089from
$149Details > 25 Mar 11 Short Break N106 2 from
$369from
$184Details > 27 Mar 11 Western Med N107 12 from
$1,721from
$143Details > 8 Apr 11 Short Break N108 3 from
$523from
$174Details > 11 Apr 11 Canary Islands N109 11 from
$1,834from
$166Details > 22 Apr 11 Short Break N110 7 from
$1,075from
$153Details > 29 Apr 11 Western Med N111 14 from
$2,040from
$145Details > 13 May 11 Fjords N112/N121 7 from
$1,286from
$183Details > 20 May 11 Break Cruise N113 7 from
$1,338from
$191Details > 27 May 11 Western Med N114 17 from
$3,261from
$191Details > 13 Jun 11 Canary Islands N115 12 from
$2,317from
$193Details > 25 Jun 11 Fjords N116 7 from
$1,510from
$215Details > 2 Jul 11 Western Med N117 14 from
$2,712from
$193Details > 16 Jul 11 Fjords N118 7 from
$1,509from
$215Details > 23 Jul 11 Short Break N119 7 from
$1,397from
$199Details > 30 Jul 11 Western Med N120 14 from
$2,795from
$199Details > 13 Aug 11 Fjords N112/N121 7 from
$1,563from
$223Details > 20 Aug 11 Western Med N122 14 from
$2,933from
$209Details > 3 Sep 11 Western Med N123 12 from
$2,403from
$200Details > 15 Sep 11 Canary Islands N124 12 from
$2,317from
$193Details > 27 Sep 11 Western Med N125 12 from
$2,022from
$168Details > 9 Oct 11 Canary Islands N126 12 from
$1,870from
$155Details > - Ship Overview
Ventura Star rating: Passenger Capacity: 3092 Maiden Voyage: Apr-08 Number of Crew: 1226 Tonnage: 116,000 tonnes Passenger/Space Ratio: 38 Max Speed: knots Crew/Passenger Ratio: 0.4 Ship Length: 951 ft Crew Nationality: Number of Decks: 15 Officer Nationality: British Cabin Sizes: 13 -> 50m² Onboard Currency: Description:
Ventura operates out of Southampton for the British market. Tours of 7- and 14-nights venture to the Western Mediterranean, Canary Isles and Iberian Peninsula, and Norway’s fjords. From late October 2010 until March 2011 Ventura relocates to Bridgetown (Barbados) and runs 14-night cruises of the Eastern Caribbean. As this ship is targeted at families, a large number of cabins have sofas that convert into a bed for a third person, or sofa beds and beds that pull down from the ceiling that will hold up to four people. All cabins come with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, are made up in the morning, have a nightly turn-down service, and store your drinks bought ashore in the empty fridge.
Ventura entered service in 2008 as the largest cruise ship built in Britain at 116,000 GT and carries 3,092 passengers. Its size allows for a whole range of innovations: toys and games, mp3 players, and appearances by the children's character Noddy; children's play areas and two pools specifically for families; circus workshops and a giant Scalextric track; and bungee jumping! The traditional card room, library seating, and art auctions are missing. Diners can choose from 11 cafes and restaurants and 12 bars and lounges. Ventura dining offers two-sitting fixed dining rooms, Freedom dining (P&O's new eat-when-you-like plan), self-service buffet, and two speciality restaurants (with cover charges). During the day the burger bar and pizzeria are open by the pool. Ventura also has the biggest gym of any P&O ship, with the usual equipment. This is a British vessel with a mix of families and seniors. Formal nights mean formal in the public rooms, other nights mean smart casual.Facilities:
Marco Pierre White restaurant | East - Oriental restaurant | Ramblas - Spanish tapas bar | Dedicated family restaurant | Frankie’s Pizzeria and Grill | 12 places to drink | Tate Talks by Tate Modern | Two deck, 785 seat theatre | Oasis Spa with endless pool | Ocean view gym | 5 pools, 1 with skydome | Circus skills training school | Bungee trampolines | Noddy | Mr. Bump from the Mr. Men Show | Rock School in school holidays - Deckplans & Cabins
Ventura Deckplans Ship Level Deck Name 14 Cirque Deck 13 Sky Deck 12 Sports Deck 11 Sun Deck 10 Lido Deck 9 Riviera Deck 8 A Deck 7 B Deck 6 C Deck 5 D Deck 4 E Deck 3 Promenade Deck 2 F Deck 1 P Deck Ventura Cabins Inside
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed | Bathroom shower and WC | Wardrobes and drawer space | Table | Vanity/writing desk | Flat panel TV and radio | Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator | Tea/coffee making facilities | Direct dial telephone | Large picture mirror | Fully air-conditioned | Evening turn-down service | Mineral water on arrival | Temple Spa pamper pack
Outside
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed | Bathroom shower and WC | Wardrobes and drawer space | Table | Vanity/writing desk | Flat panel TV and radio | Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator | Tea/coffee making facilities | Direct dial telephone | Picture window | Fully air-conditioned | Evening turn-down service | Mineral water on arrival | Temple Spa pamper pack
Balcony
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed | Bathroom with shower and WC | Wardrobes and drawer space | Table | Vanity/writing desk and chair | Flat panel TV and radio | Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator | Tea/coffee making facilities | Direct dial telephone | Stylish balcony furniture | Fully air-conditioned | Evening turn-down service | Mineral water on arrival | Temple Spa pamper pack
Suite
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed | Bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath, sink vanity unit, WC and separate shower | Wardrobes and drawer space | Dressing area | Butler service | Lounge with sofa, chairs and table | Vanity unit | Writing desk | Flat panel TV | Coffee Maker | Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator | Tea/coffee making facilities | Direct dial telephone | Stylish balcony furniture | Fully air-conditioned | Ironing board | Butler service | Evening turn-down service | Mineral water on arrival | Temple Spa premier pamper pack | Senseo coffee machine | Bathrobes & slippers | Magazine & newspaper selection | Atlas & binoculars | Fruit basket & flowers | Champagbe & truffles | Daily canapes
- Inclusions
Inclusions * Accommodation In Your Chosen Cabin Category * All Main Meals * Choice Of Fine Or Casual Dining * Early Morning Fruit Juice, Tea Or Coffee Plus Continental Breakfast In Your Stateroom * Light Or Buffet-Style Breakfast From A Choice Of Different Venues Or A Full English Breakfast In The Restaurants * Mid Morning Coffee & Ice Cream * Buffet-Style Or Three Course Lunch, Barbecue Or Speciality Buffet * Snacks Throughout The Day * Afternoon Tea With Sandwiches & Delicious Freshly-Baked Cakes * A Six Course Restaurant Dinner * Daily Ship’s Newspaper & Program * Sun Loungers & Fresh Towels On Deck * The Use Of Swimming Pools, Whirlpool Spas, Gymnasium, Golf Driving Nets, Table Tennis, Shuffleboard, Short Tennis, Deck Football & Cricket * Card & Board Games * Interest Talks By Specialist Lecturers * Comprehensive Library * Self-Serve Launderettes * Captain’s Reception * Lavishly Staged Show Spectaculars * Cabarets * Classical Recitals & Concerts * Quizzes & Panel Games * Dance Music With Live Bands * Special Theme Evenings * Uk & Overseas Port Taxes * Port Guides & Maps * Onboard Currency Exchange Exclusions * Air Transportation * Drinks & Bar Snacks * Food At Alternative Dining Venues As Indicated On Board * Fuel Surcharges * Hairdressing Services * Gambling Expenses * Government Taxes * Internet Facilities * Items Of A Personal Nature * Laundry & Dry Cleaning * Massage & Beauty Therapies * Meals Ashore * Medical Services * Merchandise From Onboard Shops * Passport & Visa Fees * Pre & Post-Cruise Transfers * Some Room Service Menu Items * Shore Excursions * Spa Services * Specialty Restaurants * Tips Or Gratuities * Travel Insurance * Vaccination Costs * Valet Services * Video Arcade Games - Webcam
