The room was excellent. it took us over a week to properly book a table for when we wanted to eat at night.There were two people at the point of booking,one the man was very good and tried to help when he could.The other a female was one of the most horrid people I have ever met on a cruise liner.Basically the ship was too big. To say I wont be going back is an understatement.
From being warmly welcomed at embarkation, getting on to the ship in record time. The welcome continued on the ship, and we were directed to our cabin. Our steward came and introduced himself, Xavier, a lovely friendly and very helpful young man. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Dining around the ship was was really good, and we could not fault the quality of the food. Through the day and evening entertainment was of a high quality. All staff were very helpful and attentive. We were a little disappointed with our shore excursion to Santorini, as they took us to the far side of the island, and not where the towns were, with the blue roofs, which Santorini is famous for. But as we had used OBC to pay for the trip it wasn’t a financial loss to us. I can’t think of anything on the ship that did not meet the quality we expect from P&O. Trips to shore by tenders were very well organised, and we felt safe at all times. Disembarking was so organised , we were soon on our way to Malta airport. I would definitely recommend and travel again on Ventura. From booking the cruise through our local travel agent to returning home, we felt we had been pampered, and respected as travellers.
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Chosen because of itinerary and more days on land than at sea. Had been on this ship more than 10 years ago. Ship recently refurbished so looks very smart. Balcony cabin more spacious than other P&O ships. Food generally good in main dining rooms though getting a table for 2 very difficult unless you are prepared for a long wait. Entertainment good, itinerary excellent (Santander is recommended, not often on itineraries). Ship had to have a deep clean so boarding was late but didn't detect high levels of sickness, just keep away from the buffet and Jacuzzis!
On the whole, good value and the only gripe was missing out on Guernsey with a day at sea instead. As there was warning that this would probably happen there was disgruntlement among the passengers that there appeared to be no effort made to find a substitute port of call.
Only our 2nd cruise (1st was the Caribbean on Arvia) but even though we were on a smaller and older ship we still had an amazing holiday. The destinations and tours we did were fantastic. Our only negative was we should have booked for 2 weeks instead of one!
Lots to love some not so good
Arrived at port had to wait to book in cabin with balconie very good no problem with luggage arrived on time was quite rocking in bed sailing for 2 days got to madera very nice but not a lot to do alot of old poeople on board which was fine food was nice staff very nice dont like the strict dress code though but others didnt seem to mind lovely weather in the canaries very pleasant cruise going to another cruise with pand o in november
Just as good as ever, Tenerife is great at Xmas and my Teide is stunning as is Madeira


