Ventura Reviews

Just been on this ship. It was a big ship but didnt seem so, once we were on it, which took some time! Food was lovely. Service was rather rubbish, seemed like the staff in all areas were not particularly concerned about giving a good service, just as long as they did their 'job'. The pool and jacuzzi areas were often netted off, for 'chemical cleaning' during the day? very annoying. We couldnt dock in St Peter Port, (on Tenders), and one passenger said she had been on 3 times so far and not been able to dock, due to high winds, now her 4th attempt and still not got there. It was very disappointing. Why bother to put it on the itinerary when they mostly fail to get into port? nevertheless we had a good time, despite the staff, and we met some really great people.

Very large ship with a lot of people on board. Good facilities and lots of different activities for all tastes. The different food venues were all great if a little busy in the Waterside and Beach House buffet restaurants. We had freedom dining for the first three days in the cinnamon venue. The choice was good and the flood was excellent, we asked for a table for two and if not available was given a pager for when a table ready which didn't take too long.the entertainment was first class in the Arena theatre with very slick west end quality shows. The tours in the ports of call were very good and all ran very well. Iglu was very helpful when we booked and surprised us with the amount they offered for on board spend, made the voyage so much more enjoyable.

This was my first cruise, I loved it.........friendly, helpful staff, lovely food and service.

Just back from an enjoyable cruise on Ventura. First time with PandO Cruises and we were impressed. Plus points Food, Entertainment, Staff. We chose freedom Dining in the Saffron restaurant excellent food both in choice and quality. We met some great people around the table apart from the first evening, but heyho. Check out the metropolis bar for a relaxed atmosphere. Negative points. The pool areas and Buffet areas can be a bit of a dog fight. But we avoided the area as much as possible. Choosing to relax on our balcony

Had a super time

Overall the cruise was very good, nice ship. good food, and met and made some very nice friends. Now comes the but, the disembarkation at Alicante and Malaga were very bad for people with walking difficulties. Surely some kind of transport E.G. like a golf buggy, could be available to take these passengers down and back along these mega long corridors.The Alicante corridor was one and a half times the length of the ship, and the one at Malaga half of it was down hill going off, and up hill coming back, which caused a lot of dissabled people a lot of discomfort. Could this info please be passed on to P&O as I think it is a very important complaint.

Last cruised on this ship In 2010 and a lot off corners have been cut, no invite to be introduced to the Captain & Offices nights, no sail away from every port, no daily cocktail specials, entertainment was very poor, the 3 girl (singers) they would not have passed X factor auditions. In the evening Buffet on the Theme nights no English alternatives served.

We had a great time on the Ventura on the 12/4/15 to Portugal & Spain, weather great, we enjoyed the food, no problems with the service, Also have to thank Iglu Cruise for there good service in organising our holiday, the only downside was when we came to disembark as usual with P&O it was a disaster.

As usual the food and entertainment on P&O was extremely good however the cruise was spoilt a bit by the large number of hen/stag parties who do not know how to behave properly and do not respect other passengers. I am surprised P&O allow all female/male large group parties.

Comfortable cabin, some tired deco. All staff and crew very polite. Excellent service. Food and range of restaurants very good. Spacious feel inside. Plenty of sun beds. Entertainment varied and very good. Plenty of daily activities on offer. Excursions pricey.