Southampton P&O Ventura Cruise Reviews

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Very disappointing

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Dollydibo
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Service in restaurant was very hurried manic at times food was hit or miss menus ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous steaks were appalling and most evenings food was cold -lunch however much better than dinner food on buffet terrible and cold every time we tried it.we spent a lot of time up on lido deck and the outside tables were never washed down they were periodically tidied and dirty ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Inside Twin with Shower


Very disappointing cruise

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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Leoruby49
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Original cruise cancelled by p and o ,this was a similar venue .Vastly overcrowded ,poor food quality ,not even enough sun beds available the company should be ashamed and offer compensation to everyone .A lot of damage to their reputation has occurred .We are looking at other companies for future travels. Lack of cleanliness too resulting in cleaning the bathroom / toilet myself ,toiletries ...
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Sail Date: February 2018


NEVER AGAIN

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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Padnorm
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

P & O VENTURA –NEVER AGAIN! Caribbean and USA cruise 2018 The Ventura is arguably an overcrowded, currently very dilapidated, nautical selling machine designed to milk every last penny from its on-board, captive, customer group. At base, the Ventura is a giant floating shopping mall. Ventura’s design, indeed its whole purpose, is to act as a selling and up-selling operation. That’s why this ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Twin with Balcony and Shower


Standards deteriorate under Carnival’s ownership

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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fredferret
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I have been cruising with P & O since the nineties, initially on the worn out Canberra, on the Oriana before and after they fixed the vibrations caused by the bent propellor shaft, on the 1990s Arcadia and three times now on the Ventura. This, my latest cruise on Ventura was 28 days to the Caribbean and back in January 2018. Welcome to the shabby, floating care home! The Good: The ‘hotel ...
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Sail Date: January 2018


Just Disappointing - 'Butlins on the Sea' and to be avoided by dancers

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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nigel_williams
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

First the good - we went for a 'superior deluxe balcony cabin' (D232) which was spacious and comfortable, albeit a little 'tired' (the furniture and carpets had seen better days and the sheets had tears in them). And, my comments about the venue notwithstanding, the ballroom and latin american dancing teachers (Andy and Victoria) were superb. Overall, we had a good holiday, but it could have ...
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Sail Date: January 2018


Standards dropping on this ship

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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Annie S
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Got to Southampton to join ship to discover that there was a delay due to ship late docking due to windy conditions . We also found out later that the last two cruises has suffered from Novovirus outbreak . Most people had had texts , emails and phone calls advising them to arrive later than their allocated time but we received nothing and no apology. Eventually boarded after 7 when they rushed ...
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Sail Date: January 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Twin with Balcony and Shower


Non Existent Customer Service from P & O

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Neil Evans
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Advised by P & O night before Cruise the Ship would be late arriving so if possible delay arriving by3 hours . This was impossible but Food and Drink would be provided , What they didn't say was they would be putting us in a derelict shed , Dock 101 for 6 hours with no Heating or Food , draughts and doors wide open and small coffees and 1 biscuit provided No information at all until 6 pm ...
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Sail Date: January 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Twin with Balcony and Shower


Oh dear

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Ventura

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Nurses rock
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Have to praise the steward and butler who were amazing. Ship was really not up to scratch at all looks tired and dirty despite the constant cleaning. Food very mediocre although was able to have a reasonable breakfast in the white room daily. Speciality restaurants very overrated for the price that is added on. Lots of relaxation of dress code evident and anyone allowed in all areas despite black ...
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Sail Date: November 2017

Cabin Type: Suite with Balcony and Bath/Shower


This is not a true reflection of a cruise!

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Ventura

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Kenilworth
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This was a 2 night mini cruise to Guernsey from Southampton. i have been on other cruises and this 2 night one was billed as a break or a taster and it was a booze cruise and nothing else!!! the staff were rude and surly, I asked for help in the cabin and was told the deck manager would come and he never did, the telly didnt work and the food was dreadful. I am gluten free and my option one ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Outside Twin with Balcony and Shower


Lovely ship let down by very poor planning and service

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Ventura

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RobBarbour
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I was only aboard the Ventura for a weekend cruise - less than 40 hours. We were celebrating a birthday, and as such for us the trip was really more about making use of the ship's various, delightful-sounding bar and restaurant facilities. I would heartily recommend this ship for fans of queuing and waiting. If you're into those, you are in for a treat! Huge lines to get into restaurants - ...
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Sail Date: September 2017


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