Southampton to the Caribbean Cruise Reviews

The Ventura cruise departed on ,11the February for a USA/Caribbean cruise of some 35 days. Initial impressions of the ship were a bit mixed, some good, some less so. Our cabin was a balcony on deck 12, a ...

Sail Date February 2020

LJventura

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Overcrowded, poor organisation, poor management and very poor entertainment

Made a mistake by booking Ventura - Very noisy ship especially in the atrium with dance classes going on all day so unable to relax in the bar or coffee lounge. This went on in the evening so instead of having a ...

Sail Date February 2020

Potty Terracotta

7 Reviews Written

50 Helpful Votes

A Cruise from Hell at the Hands of P&O

We chose this cruise to get away from the worst of the British Weather, although for the first 10 days it seemed we had taken it with us. Whilst the weather improved the cruise of Ventura got worse. Ship ...

Sail Date February 2020

AdeAfloat

11 Reviews Written

34 Helpful Votes

Unmatched weather and full of interest

Aurora

Like most of the passenger's aboard, we were doing this cruise to get away form the winter weather. This turned out to be a very lucky choice! From beginning to end we had wall to wall sunshine and calm seas with ...

Sail Date January 2020

Pyer

15 Reviews Written

64 Helpful Votes

Obvious cost cutting cruise

Having used the Ventura last year for a 35 day cruise we were looking forward to a repeat cruise which this time included some South American ports of call.We booked a outside cabin but were disappointed to be given ...

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Sail Date January 2020

albatros75

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Atlantic crossing southampton-NY

The checkin before boarding was efficient and fast. Stateroom cat. BF with balcony at the 11th deck was very confortable and large enough altough the bathroom was so small but functional. Britannia restaurant ...

Sail Date December 2019

MarkBearSF

5 Reviews Written

57 Helpful Votes

My Favorite Things - now in Grill Class!

Just before Christmas we returned to the Queen Mary 2, doing our very favorite itinerary, a Westbound Crossing. As this was a somewhat last-minute “live for today” splurge, we booked into the Queens Grill ...

Sail Date December 2019

CIT57

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Clash of cultures

Azura

Chose this cruise because the dates and destinations fitted, and we quite like the sea days. Took advantage of the coach from Birmingham Airport direct to Southampton, bit chaotic with people pushing in the queue ...

Sail Date October 2019

Cb1701

2 Reviews Written

11 Helpful Votes

Wouldn’t choose Britannia again

Britannia

We embarked at Southampton and this was quite smooth and uneventful but when we were issued our cruise cards we noticed our dining arrangements had been changed to a table of 8 ? I asked and the attendant said ...

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Sail Date October 2019

Tinkerbell8

1 Review Written

Disappointed

MSC Preziosa

Caribbean - Southern

What we liked : - Beautiful ship - Cabin is fine and was kept very clean, the cabin steward did a great job. - Disembarkation was very smooth, we were allowed to stay on board till around 10 o'clock which ...

Sail Date April 2019

whiterocksurfs

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

A mixed bag for MSC Preziosa. Probably wouldn't sail with MSC again.

MSC Preziosa

Caribbean - Southern

Dates fitted our holiday window, so we gave it a go. Lead up all went good, emails and info supplied. Boarding was swift and free from issues. Met by friendly staff and went to our cabin. Cabin was small ...

Sail Date April 2019

Altaj Maroj

2 Reviews Written

13 Helpful Votes

Cruising Cacophony!

We try to get away from the UK winter weather and, having sailed twice before on the Oriana on similar itineraries, we like the US ports, and although not great fans of the Caribbean islands, at least they're warm. ...

Sail Date February 2019

cruisebob7

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Our worst cruise ever

We chose this cruise because of the itiniary and to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We could have not got it more wrong. The food was appaling , some of the staff were outright rude. There were big queues ...

Sail Date February 2019

Stopher50

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Your site was right

Friend checked for reviews of cabin f334 and it stated do not expect a good night's sleep. Absolutely correct as cabin creaked from set sail and reported many times, promised would be transfered to next available ...

Sail Date February 2019

Pyer

15 Reviews Written

64 Helpful Votes

Winter getaway

Embarked without trouble,outside cabin with picture window very satisfactory.As peninsular cruisers discounted price and on board spending money was a nice bonus. All meals were fine with plenty of choice but ...

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Sail Date February 2019

Will66

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Average at best

We chose this cruise because of the destinations and the time of year. We always go to the Caribbean in January/February for some winter sun, and on the whole the weather didn't disappoint. Check in was a ...

Sail Date January 2019

douglas9

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

An old favourite enchants.

Oriana

We normally cruise Holland America out of Fort Lauderdale for our winter Caribbean cruise. However, the cruise departing Southampton on 6 January meant only a short flight down from the North. Embarkation was smooth ...

Sail Date January 2019

hopcyns

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

The time of my life-take me back!

This was my second cruise.I did a Meditteranean cruise on Venturatoassess whether it was good for my elderly father. It was and so we booked a 28 day Caribbean cruise from Southampton and back. My son dropped us ...

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Sail Date January 2019

Steve Robbo

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Fantastic cruise,

We thought it was very good value for a 28 night cruise. We had an inside cabin, it was perfectly ok. Very powerful shower, plenty of clothes storage and very comfortable queen size bed. Our cabin steward Jofran was ...

Sail Date January 2019

amfc_lenny

3 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Transatlantic Cruise Oct 18

Britannia

My 1st cruise and my other halfs 2nd TA re-positioning cruise. The Britannia is a great ship,and we enjoyed our holiday the chance to wind down from work for several days before in the Caribbean was great. I ...

Sail Date October 2018

Lady kendal Jaggar

2 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

Fulfilling your dreams

As a critic, it becomes a nightmare to fulfil your dreams, as you are always on duty you never switch of. I choose Queen Mary2 because I still believe she is the most elegant ocean liner that’s sails, awaiting the ...

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Sail Date December 2018

Pies4u

3 Reviews Written

21 Helpful Votes

Interesting experience - unexpected extras!

Arcadia

This was our first "C'mas & New Year" cruise and only our 2nd with P & O. Intriguingly, the first was on Arcadia back in 2006. Subsequent experiences on Cunard and Regent may have tainted our view of this cruise ...

Sail Date December 2018

Michaelcwarwick

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Set standards falling without correction

From the first of our 6 cruises with Cunard we have respected the dress,hand gel,guest conduct expected by Cunard that results in many guests returning,however!!! We wish to offer the following observations ...

Sail Date December 2018

Wisegirl57

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

Great Christmas & New Year cruise in the Caribbean

Arcadia