Ventura Review
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Last year's 28 day cruise to the Caribbean was so brilliant in every way, so we'd no hesitation, along with many others, about booking the same cruise for this January.
Why, after so many different cruises with other ships and other lines, do we keep returning to Ventura?
Because life is so easy. There's nothing to trip you up- no hard sell; no immense tipping; few announcements about expensive events; no bar on the alcohol you can take on board; plenty of activities and entertainment without pre-booking. Even small things count- a first timer on P&O asked how one paid for the launderettes... I replied that this was P&O, which is just so easy... and yes, even that is a free service.
Cabin Review
Outside Twin with Shower (Part-obstructed View)
This year we decided not to have a balcony, as we use it so little, and chose an obstructed outside... we were upgraded to a less obstructed one, which was pleasant. The cabin was looking a little tired in parts, which will probably be dealt with in next year's refit, but it was as acceptable as most hotel rooms. Very clean, and kept that way by our excellent steward, Gin.
Port Reviews
Southampton
Southampton is merely the place where we stay the night after a difficult journey. We spent time in the shopping area before boarding the next day.
La Coruna
We did hope for Madeira again for our first port, as we've often had poor weather before in this city; this time the sun shone and I don't know whether it was that, or A Coruna has been making a big effort, but the city sparkled! The buildings and streets were clean, and the shops were bustling with people. Very impressed!
St. Kitts (Port Zante)
There wasn't a snorkelling trip offered, so husband strolled around.
Ponta Delgada
We love this island, but unfortunately it can have misty, rainy weather in winter. It poured most of the time,so we managed a little shopping. Luckily the captain decided to sail round the island out of the way of a storm; the weather cleared and we were able to see much of this fair island from the ship.