P&O Ventura Cruise Reviews

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"Choosing Ventura for half term week was a gamble, she was full yet I was on board witjthere was still room to move, the terrace pool never overcrowded.She is ageing gracefully has many loyal returning guests, I enjoyed my week immensely yet P& O have made a lot of cutbacks...."Read More
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Weatherspoons at Sea

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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Willitimprove
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We choose Ventura for the ports of call. Alas, three were cancelled but the ports we did call at were in the main okay during our 35 night sailing. Never again on Ventura, the food was of poor quality, the service, hit and miss, the entertainment average, I don't think anyone would watch the acts if they appeared at venues other than on a cruise. The cabins, managed to a Travel Lodge standard, ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


No idea how this ship is rated any higher than 2 stars

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Ventura

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Dickie84
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I travelled on P&O for first time and selected the ship Ventura. This was my first mistake, the ship has no wow factor like I've experienced with other brands. My biggest mistake was choosing P&O as their staff in Bars and Restaurants simply don't seem to care. 1) ordered wine with dinner, it turned up whilst I was eating my desert. 2) I asked to order a drink at a bar. It Was ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Junior Mini Suite with Balcony and Bath/Shower


Tired ship, poor maintenance, over promised and under delivered.

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Ventura

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DogWalker123
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We've sailed with P&O many times, first sailing with them back in 2011. This was the first time we were going to receive 'priority' boarding, however our embarkation time was delayed due to the requirement for the ship to be deep cleaned after a gastro intestinal disease outbreak. We arrived on time for our delayed embarkation and waited two hours outside before we were let into the terminal. We ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


budget cruise

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Ventura

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sapearcehotmail.co.uk
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Had cruised on Ventura pre covid and 10 plus other cruises, reasonable standard not wow but ok . Now its standards have fallen so far, cost cutting to the bones ferry companies provide better. Cabin cleaned bed made if requested with card in lock once a day no turn down.,Bathroom no apparent cleaning as nothing ever moved mould in tiles grout coming out..Lack of vegetables on board asked for ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


All aboard the SS Norovirus for Christmas

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Ventura

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Andy E
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

We have just returned from Cruise N336 which was the 2023 Christmas Cruise to the Canary Islands with P&O Cruises aboard the MV Ventura where we had a Suite, one of the best rooms on the ship. Unless things change however, has been our last cruise with P&O. Prices are increasing at a rapid rate yet there are constantly cutting services, they are no longer value for money or premium. ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Better Than Expected From P&O

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

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Sussex Duo
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We booked this pre- Christmas cruise to Portugal and Spain because it was as cheap as a B&B and we were missing the sunshine. From our previous experience with P&O, we had low expectations but the Ventura is a nice mid-sized ship and we had a good time. The crew were good and the entertainment was acceptable but it was evident that P&O had "cut everything to the bone". In particular, the food was ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


A very average cruise made worse

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

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Mrsnaive
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Beware of the spa! 2 treatments booked and paid for before joining the ship. During one treatment, the assistant said one aspect had been booked but I could have all 3 if I wished. No additional price was mentioned. Before leaving they apologised and said they'd made an error by adding the whole cost to my onboard account when I'd prepaid, and they'd need to reset my account, and needed a ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Time to change

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

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Off to pastures new
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

I chose to go on this cruise for many reasons. Having sailed on Ventura several times the level of standards have dropped significantly. Entertainment wasn't too good with the exception of the Four Harps, Ben Kearsley and Morecambe and Wise tribute. The comedians were mediocre. The headliners same old with the exception of The Christmas show. So many things have been taken away from ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


Decline of P&O

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

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tykeexpat
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Having cruised many times ith P&O we were appalled at the fall in standards. The quality, eating habits, behaviour and particularly the dress of many passengers was dreadful. On ' strictly' formal nights, passengers were allowed into the Cinnamon Restaurant iny any old attire, One man, jacketless was allowed in in just a shirt and trousers. It was even worse in the Waterside self service ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


MDR could be better

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

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SpaRobin
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I chose this cruise as it was at the right price and offered a chance of some sun before the onset of winter. Embarkation was very efficient and no delays from port arrival until boarding Ventura. I requested Club dining on first sitting but was allocated freedom dining of which I dislike but I paid the Saver fare rather than Select so no complaints. For me I always prefer to have the ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


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