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![2023-06-02 20:44:12]()
Very enjoyable
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![2023-06-02 17:55:55]()
A great introduction to cruising with mini cruise to Zerbrugger. Ventura was a big ship but we got the hang of it by the end! Enjoyed a quick dip in one of the pools. Shows were good. We were with family members who cruise regularly so knew how to get to Bruges, but could have taken bus. Enjoyed the city and cruise a lot.
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![2023-06-02 13:51:19]()
Booked through Imagine Cruising who had organised entertainment for all passengers so we saw Alfie Boe, Russel Watson and Harry Redknapp - all were brilliant. Sailed from Southampton to Santander, Vigo, Lisbon, Porto and Guernsey. It was our first cruise so didn't know what to expect but we loved it. Santander was not the best of destination but perhaps could have been improved with better weather and the docks were poor. Cabins are beginning to look a little dated, our cabin wasn't in the best position (deck 14, Riviera), we had a lot of noise from the deck above with the sunbeds being dragged about and there was an overhang above our balcony which gave us more shade so wouldn't choose that area again. Can't wait for our next cruise but they do look as though they have increased in price a lot this year.
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![2023-06-02 13:16:19]()
Great cruise with exceptional staff. Could not be bettered or faulted
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![2023-06-02 13:04:19]()
excellent price, top class service, could not fault it, having travelled with p&o for 20yrs, value for money, would not have gone repeated cruises otherwise:::::::::::::::::;
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![2023-03-28 22:18:06]()
Nice cruise, ship could do with an update but that apart the cruise went well.
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![2023-03-28 20:09:07]()
Fantastic cruise and only criticism were that there was not enough information at the beginning of the cruise and spent a lot off time sorting out drinks package etc
Would still recommend
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![2023-03-28 15:09:13]()
Having been on Ventura in past, we were disappointed in the lowering of standards. Food & service wasn't as good and in one instance, I was still waiting for my main when everyone else had finished. The lack of sufficient staff was obvious but perhaps due to the fact that P&O were ensuring their newer ships were fully operational plus the fact that Ventura was heading for dry dock in the coming months. Queuing was horrendous - for getting off at ports, to Freedom dining and was particularly poor on the final morning for breakfast. We were so appalled by the ques for the freedom dining (the app was tempermental) we have actually opted for set dining on our forthcoming Azura cruise!
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![2023-03-28 15:04:48]()
Overall very good except for the poor organisation of Christmas day dining arrangements.
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![2023-03-28 14:31:20]()
This was a 35 night cruise on Ventura, P&O. The deluxe, balcony cabin was great with lots of room and the steward was extremely helpful. The food was just about average and it showed the effect COVID is having on the quality of available chefs and the training of waiters. The excursions were mostly shambolic and this is being kind! There is no excuse for this! Goodness only knows what went wrong on disembarkation - it was chaotic with no one knowing what had happened as suitcases had been wrongly placed….an absolute mess that must be sorted. There were lots and lots of wheelchairs which should not be a problem if people using them had consideration for other passengers which did not. Overall we enjoyed the cruise and will be returning to cruise again with P&O and hoping post-covid problems have now been resolved.
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![2023-03-28 14:19:15]()
Almost faultless. A couple of the stops were not so good. We were on deck 14 so a little noisy from the sun deck above. Cabins a little on the tired side of life but loved the holiday. Prices seem to have hiked a lot in the last year so not sure we can afford another.
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![2023-03-28 14:18:53]()
A fabulous time visiting great locations and all from 5* accommodation with friendly efficient service. Great entertainment was the icing on the cake!
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![2023-03-16 14:14:00]()
A great cruise as always people say the smaller ships are better and more friendly but not the case here we find more to do plenty of sun beds so no getting up early to reserve one ,that we don’t want to have to do and lovely food and cabin service love the ship
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![2023-03-08 15:02:25]()
Went on the 35night USA and Caribbean from Southampton round trip lovely relaxing cruise visiting amazing countries the only downside was ports being cancelled whilst we were at sea think it was re covid why Ventura couldnt dock in particular ports so weve booked again for next year
Couldnt really fault Ventura apart from the food in the main dining room and buffet
Staff really friendly n helpful nothing too much trouble
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![2023-03-08 14:10:39]()
Excellent value for money
Unfortunate weather conditions meant missed port
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![2023-03-08 14:08:04]()
Overall an excellent cruise given still recovering from COVID implications re table service and pre-covid service. Something PO couldn’t do much about is the ‘quality’ of some of the passengers who were totally ignorant and their behaviour left an awful lot to be desired. Some people complained about the most stupidest of things such as cabins are now only serviced once a day and bedding changed once a week. This is entirely adequate. Just one small suggestion, it could do with a refit. For the money an excellent 35 night cruise.
