Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.
No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.
Extras
Drinks
Some teas, coffees and soft drinks will be included but alcoholic drinks are extra. Drinks packages aren't offered on cruises less than 5 nights but drinks can be bought individually from the bars.
Wi-fi
To browse the internet you can either pay-as-you-go or buy a wi-fi package for the duration of your trip. See the packages below.
Essential Package£18.00 Per day
Ultimate package£24.00 Per day
Speciality Dining
Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.
Excursions
P&O offer a fantastic range of shore excursions. You can see which excursions are available after booking the cruise via your P&O account. Alternatively, check out our partner Venture Ashore.
Insurance
Have the peace of mind that you're covered. Contact us after you have made the booking if you would like us to add this to your package.
Parking
Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise unless you choose this option as your Select Fare benefit.
Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day.
Transfers (home to port)
Transfers from your home to the port/airport aren't included unless you choose this benefit as part of the Select Fare.
If you don't choose this we can help organize coach transfers, taxis, limos etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.
Visa
Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
Ship Facilities
Ventura - By P&O Cruises
Family FriendlyGood For CouplesInformal
Year: 01/04/2008
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Refurbished: 2018
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14 Decks
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Max capacity: 3574 people
To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call
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Customer reviews for Ventura
4.3
Based on 693 reviews
Cabin
4
Service
4
Excursions
4
Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for money
4
Entertainment
4
All excellent
couple
10+ cruises
16 Jun 2025
Food was fine, the menu was a bit samey Destinations were fine especially Lisbon,Like to and Guernsey. entertainment was good.
couple
6-10 cruises
15 Jun 2025
We boarded the. ship with no problems at all, P and O have this off to a T. 3,000 people and everything was smooth and well run.
I did feel like I was being herded a little though. But hey with that many people you’d expect some sort of mass crowding.
Our cabin was smaller than we anticipated, but again that’s really down to us not checking sizing. It was perfectly adequate, clean and quiet.
Food was good. No complaints. Drinks were always good and service was great. No waiting around.
Think the shop is looking a little tired could do with some refreshing. Furniture, carpets and decoration need modernising. But perfectly acceptable. Towels and bed linen clean and comfortable.
The only small problem we had was the window in our cabin rattled when the engines were at speed. Think this must have been a problem for past guests as someone had jammed some cardboard in the gap between the window frame and the wall. Didn’t stop us sleeping but I can see that some would find it very annoying.
couple
2-5 cruises
15 Jun 2025
The Ventura was a nice size ship and easy to navigate around. It had lots of character and cosy bars. We had a partial obscure window cabin, which was looking out at the top of a life boat, but there was still a decent view and light. The crew work very hard, efficient, and the cleanliness was outstanding.
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Half-Term Western Europe from Southampton, 23 February 2025 (4 nights)
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Southampton
DAY 1
23 Feb 2025
The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.
Things to do in Southampton:
SeaCity Museum
Dedicated to the tragedy of the Titanic, SeaCity Museum excellently portrays the aftermath through interactive exhibits. Featuring a 1:25 scale model of the ship, visitors learn about life onboard as well as the disaster that deeply affected Southampton in 1912.
Solent Sky Museum
Home to over 20 aircraft that were integral to the war effort, Solent Sky Museum is dedicated to the history of the RAF. Southampton itself played a large role in producing Supermarine Spitfires, which you’ll learn all about here.
The New Forest
If you’re looking to escape the busy port city, the New Forest National Park is just a short distance away with native New Forest ponies and lush heathland. Visitors can also catch events, activities and workshops throughout the year.
Tudor House and Garden
As Southampton’s most important historic building, this restored home holds over 800 years of history after having numerous owners. Now a museum, it showcases many artefacts once belonging to past residents of Southampton, as well as a Tudor House Café.
Southampton City Art Gallery
Since opening in 1939, this free art gallery has showcased exhibitions of sculptures, photography and traditional paintings. Thanks to an ever-changing programme of activities, you’ll find something here that the whole family will enjoy.
Amsterdam - Overnight onboard
DAY 2-3
24 Feb 2025
One of the most popular cruise destinations in Europe, Amsterdam is perfect for a picturesque city getaway. Whether you're exploring the city on foot, by bike or by a canal boat, a tour is a great way to discover hidden gems as well as iconic landmarks such as the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Depending on the time of year, you may also experience the vibrant Keukenhof Gardens which are home to more than 7 million tulips.
Things to do in Amsterdam - Overnight onboard:
Rijksmuseum
Situated in the centre of Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum, also known as the museum of Netherlands is home to an array of art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Showcasing over 800 years of history, this beautiful and historic building is an iconic landmark that’s popular with both tourists and locals.
Anne Frank House
Located next to Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House is a museum that honours the Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. Situated on the Prinsengracht Canal, this fascinating but sorrowful landmark makes for a harrowing visit.
Vondelpark
This picturesque park spans an incredible 120 acres. Full of picturesque flora and fauna, it features a cafe, bandstand and more. A tranquil way to spend your day in Amsterdam, many people choose to ride bikes around it.
At Sea
DAY 4
26 Feb 2025
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
Southampton
DAY 5
27 Feb 2025
The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.
Things to do in Southampton:
SeaCity Museum
Dedicated to the tragedy of the Titanic, SeaCity Museum excellently portrays the aftermath through interactive exhibits. Featuring a 1:25 scale model of the ship, visitors learn about life onboard as well as the disaster that deeply affected Southampton in 1912.
Solent Sky Museum
Home to over 20 aircraft that were integral to the war effort, Solent Sky Museum is dedicated to the history of the RAF. Southampton itself played a large role in producing Supermarine Spitfires, which you’ll learn all about here.
The New Forest
If you’re looking to escape the busy port city, the New Forest National Park is just a short distance away with native New Forest ponies and lush heathland. Visitors can also catch events, activities and workshops throughout the year.
Tudor House and Garden
As Southampton’s most important historic building, this restored home holds over 800 years of history after having numerous owners. Now a museum, it showcases many artefacts once belonging to past residents of Southampton, as well as a Tudor House Café.
Southampton City Art Gallery
Since opening in 1939, this free art gallery has showcased exhibitions of sculptures, photography and traditional paintings. Thanks to an ever-changing programme of activities, you’ll find something here that the whole family will enjoy.
Essential Package
£18.00 Per day
This is the straightforward option that offers you all your satellite internet essentials. The ESSENTIAL package is ideal if you want to stay in touch via email and social media. And you'll also be able share your holiday highlights via text and images. Best for Web browsing, Email, Social media, texts and images (no videos).
How to book
P&O Wifi packages are available to purchase after you have booked the cruise via your MyCruise account. Alternatively, once you’re on board, simply use the free Wi-Fi to access internet.pocruises.com and follow the easy on-screen instructions.
Terms and Conditions
Internet plans are satellite reception permitting. The prices shown are per day, based on one plan. You may use multiple devices on one plan, but you can only use a single device at any one time. If you wish to use multiple devices simultaneously, you will need to buy additional plans. Discounts are available for multi-device plans and plans on cruises of 16 nights or more in duration.
Ultimate package
£24.00 Per day
This is your ultimate way to stay in touch, with faster connection speeds than the ESSENTIAL package. Select the cruise plan option, paying just once for quality satellite access for email, video chat, browsing, social media and streaming of your favourite movies or music, every day of your holiday from the moment you purchase. Or pay per day for the same access options, on the days that suit you best.
How to book
P&O Wifi packages are available to purchase after you have booked the cruise via your MyCruise account. Alternatively, once you’re on board, simply use the free Wi-Fi to access internet.pocruises.com and follow the easy on-screen instructions.
Terms and Conditions
Internet plans are satellite reception permitting. The prices shown are per day, based on one plan. You may use multiple devices on one plan, but you can only use a single device at any one time. If you wish to use multiple devices simultaneously, you will need to buy additional plans. Discounts are available for multi-device plans and plans on cruises of 16 nights or more in duration.
AI review summary
Cruise
Many customers pointed out that the cruise ship was very good and they would definitely cruise PO again.
Food
A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the food, describing it as excellent, fantastic, and excellent.
Staff
Based on a significant number of customers, the staff were described as friendly, helpful, and exceptional.
Entertainment
A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the entertainment, describing it as good, very good, and excellent.
Ship
Many customers brought up that the ship was lovely, clean, and had excellent service, with some minor issues.