Southampton P&amp;O Ventura Cruise Reviews

Just returned from our 3rd cruise with P&O. We did 14 nts on the med calling in 6 ports with 1 overnight stay in Barcelona (8th/22nd July). We had a wonderful enjoyable cruise with no problems at all..There are lots ...

Sail Date July 2016

Cathy14

2 Reviews Written

26 Helpful Votes

P&O Ventura

Europe - British Isles & Western

My and my husband loved this cruise, we sailed to Vigo, Lisbon, Oporto and Cherbourg. The only down point I had of this cruise was the size of the ship but that it personal choice nothing else, the food was amazing, ...

Sail Date March 2016

bobtheboatman

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Round trip from Southampton to Caribbean

Caribbean - Southern

in jan the weather in uk is rubbish so why not do a caribean cruise from southampton to break up the winter . .the drive from scotland is 450 m so we stop near oxford for an overnight break and then on to ...

Sail Date January 2016

bettyanddavid@gmail.com

1 Review Written

19 Helpful Votes

Return to Ventura

We had cruised on Ventura last September and were a bit anxious about such a big ship as we had found Britannia not to our taste. However we loved her and so were happy to book again for this May.Arrived in ...

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Sail Date May 2016

CML57

2 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

Good Value Saver Deal

The cruise was very enjoyable on the whole but we did not like the ship as much as we liked Arcadia. As we had booked an early saver deal we were very pleased and surprised to get a high deck midships cabin.We ...

Sail Date April 2016

Maidmarion66

1 Review Written

16 Helpful Votes

Good Value for Money; Nice Ship

Chose this cruise because of a 'big' birthday, wish we'd waited another 2/3 weeks because the weather wasn't too good in the ports, the sea was calm though even across the bay of Biscay. I've cruised around 10 ...

Sail Date May 2016

sam16

3 Reviews Written

13 Helpful Votes

All in all a good cruise

Chose this cruise for itinerary and sailing from Southampton. No complaints with embarkation, we arrived early as did most people because of the weather but the wait was not too bad and went very smoothly. Once ...

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Sail Date April 2016

Espire

6 Reviews Written

25 Helpful Votes

Most Impressed

Europe - All

Only our second cruise (previously on RCI Brilliance of the Seas) but we were happier with P&O and Ventura in most aspects. Entertainment was superb with highly competent resident bands and excellent theatre ...

Sail Date March 2016

whitebeam123

1 Review Written

37 Helpful Votes

First Time Cruisers, P&O Ventura

Looked into cruising a little, but always felt daunted by it. Took the plunge based on the rights dates and great last minute price. To give an idea of what type of travellers we are, We are a married couple, both ...

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Sail Date March 2016

Davepandoreviews

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Good cruise, but could still have better.

Just returned from a 14 night cruise on Ventura to include Casablanca and Madeira. Overall good cruise, great weather, great destinations. However the cruise could still have been better. We had an outside balcony ...

Sail Date March 2016

Elitebill

2 Reviews Written

11 Helpful Votes

Ventura revisited.

We have just returned from the above Canary Islands cruise. As with our previous trips on Ventura the standards in most cases were very high. Embarkation did not go smoothly as it started 15 minutes late and it ...

Sail Date February 2016

wobbler24

3 Reviews Written

42 Helpful Votes

Canaries on Ventura

I'm currently encounter home from our first P&O Cruise. We have cruised before with Celebrity and Thompsons. On arrival at the terminal we had to wait until our card was called, we only had a short wait and ...

Sail Date February 2016

Dancerfoodlover

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Hated paying for wfi.

Embarkation was good, inside cabin was ok but next time will get a window. Queen bed was Comfortable should have brought my own pillows. Shower curtain was too short and I slipped on my back the first night, should ...

Sail Date December 2015

ShirlC

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Christmas Cruise to Canary Islands 2015

We had been allocated 15.30 embarkation time, however we decided to leave our hotel around 2pm and after being given a coloured letter card we were on board by 2.30 and our luggage was already at our cabin. Our ...

Sail Date December 2015

SheShe90

3 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

Enjoyed the food and the service; other parts could be better.

It took around 45 minutes to get through embarkation, and we had a superior deluxe balcony cabin ( D709 ), which was great for two of us - fridge, two tv screens, full size bath and seating area. Our toilet did try ...

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Sail Date December 2015

dikin

3 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Quite a Good Cruise

Europe - All

We travelled on the Ventura during October half term, so there were quite a few kids, which was a nice selection of ages. Embarkation was just about ok, we had cruised earlier on this year with Princess and their ...

Sail Date October 2015

madmacs

3 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Many Good Things, Few Not So Good

Europe - All

We are seasoned cruisers, but this was my first with P&O, but not for my wife. It was a short seven day cruise that went as far as Lisbon. The weather was mixed with some wet days and some better days. I won't ...

Sail Date October 2015

keith dutton

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Enjoyable, but could be much better.

This was my first cruise, but my wife had cruised before when she was a young girl. At first site the ship is really impressive. The food was excellent and the quality of service in the restaurants was friendly ...

Sail Date September 2015

Adrian G

7 Reviews Written

74 Helpful Votes

Spain, Monaco, Italy & Gibraltar September 27-October 10 2015.

Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

This was my 10th. cruise and my second on P&O. As with my previous reviews, I will split the review into sections... Embarkation/Disembarkation. Brilliant! Arrived at the docks in Southampton and joined a ...

Sail Date September 2015

Livelane

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Overall a great cruise but beware.

Embarkation at Southampton quick and easy, cases outside our cabin upon getting to it. The cabin itself was clean and tidy but a little tired especially the carpets. The public areas again were clean and tidy, but ...

Sail Date August 2015

jeanbill

9 Reviews Written

112 Helpful Votes

Wonderful Cruise

Just returned from our canary cruise. Had a wonderful cruise plenty of good food and entertainment. This is our honest review:- Embarkation: Pulled up in car, cases taken away by porter, checked in at 11 35, ...

Sail Date September 2015

Abbey Cruisers

6 Reviews Written

23 Helpful Votes

Enjoyable cruise, shame about the weather.

Spain

This was our fourth cruise on this lovely ship. We did not think standards had fallen despite recent reviews we had seen. The only disappointment was the weather and the entertainment - see below. Good quality ...

Sail Date August 2015

anthony mcconville

2 Reviews Written

7 days aboard Ventura

Spain

Just back from 7 days aboard Ventura. The start wasn't too promising. Ventura docked 3 hours late from it's previous trip due to bad weather we were told. We were sent messages asking us to delay our port arrival ! ...

Sail Date July 2015

Jdee31

1 Review Written

A Balanced Review