Fantastic cruise yet again from P & O.Unfortunately this ship had been struck with the noro virus,which I suppose can happen to any cruise liner,just one of the hazzards,so we were somewhat delayed on getting onboard but we had been pre warned of this via email but we were still allowed to arrive at our allotted time and sit and have a coffee and read papers etc,so no real upset.
We embarked ...
As this was our first cruise we did not have anything to judge it by. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the cruise very, very much and absolutely have not one thing to complain about. We spoke to a lady and she complained that of all things she did not like the toast as the bread was to thin. To be honest if that is the only thing wrong then this is definitely looking for trouble. There was so much to do ...
Hello All,
Well I must admit that was one of the quickest embarkations I’ve ever had. Arrived at the Ocean terminal at 12noon and in the arrivals lounge on the ship by 12:15pm sipping on a lovely glass of wine (even better when it’s free haha) and munching on the wonderful buffet.
We were staying in cabin L106 (Valetta Suite) right at the front of the ship next to the bridge. We'd only been ...
I travelled with my Daughter , her husband and two Grand Daughters aged 4yrs and 6 months
We had read some damning reviews and were honestly quite worried
Boarding was quick and we entered the ship to a friendly greeting, and glancing around first base my daughter and i looked at each other and both remarked that it was So Far So Good as everything appeared clean
Our cabins were ready ...
This was our first ever cruise and we really had no idea what to expect. Reading some of the reviews; I was fairly concerned, particularly about the food.
Our embarkation couldn't have been easier. We queued for ages in traffic coming through Southampton assuming it was because Ventura was in dock; the queues ended up being for IKEA, so we will circumnavigate this on our next drive in. We ...
Booked as a surprise treat for my friend who was 60 in August. Outside cabin was spacious and bed was very comfortable. All the staff very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Drinks reasonably priced and food was of excellent quality. You could not fault the service on this boat and it is beautifully clean with hand sanitisers everywhere. Would definitely go on this boat again. ...
When I opened the door to cabin R 751 on the 14th floor Riviera deck, my heart jumped with joy.Why was this cabin still available when I booked the cruise just a few days before departure,I asked myself.What can be wrong with it?The balcony in the very corner of the starboard side with the whole of the ship spread ahead,utter perfection.Now, I always book a cabin with a balcony,whether I travel ...
We chose the Ventura after going on a mini break in 2016 to Bruges.
There was a group of six including three elderly people.
The whole experience for all of us was first class from the time we arrived at the dock until we departed.
The food was first class as was the entertainment and the hospitaity we received was out of this world.
Everyone was so attentive and helpful.
The ...
We chose this cruise as we went on a 7 day cruise for the first time last August on P & O's Britannia and we decided there and then that we would do the Mediterranean this year and as we had such excellent treatment with P & O Cruises, we would use them again.
Our cruise had seven ports of call and seven sea days and every part of it was wonderful, from the crew, waiters and waitresses, ...
The main reason for going on this cruise was the fact it was visiting Naples a port not often visited by P&O.
Another attraction was a first time call at Oporto which where we took the courtesy bus into town and enjoyed a refreshing beer in the city centre.
We enjoyed an exhausting and extensive tour of the Vatican and an equally intensive trip to Sorrento and Pompeii.
The weather was ...