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Sticky Cabin Reviews - Ventura

by JenniC » 09 Mar 2013, 16:18
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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this thread for Cabin Reviews under each of the About Ship sections so please feel free to add...

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Cabin Number: P242 - outside cabin
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Furnishings: 4
Balcony: N/A
Bathroom: 4
Location: 4
Stability: 5
Quiet Cabin?: 5...
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Last post by barney
24 Nov 2018, 16:23
Adrift

by Mervyn and Trish » 08 Dec 2019, 11:51

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I see on Facecloth that Ventura was adrift without engine power off Teneriffe last night awaiting a tug to tow her back in to port.

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Well she's sailed but after a semicircle at 19 knots is now doing 14.5. Don't know if that was the plan to test things before settling to a leisurely...

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12 Dec 2019, 17:22
N932

by MicheleW » 04 Nov 2019, 21:54

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So a week today sees the start of a week of celebrations for mums 90th birthday! Next Monday we will be going out for coffee, but she doesn't know...

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Sounds a lovely celebration for your mum.

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Last post by GillD46
24 Nov 2019, 19:13
N922

by RogerStuartNorris » 14 Aug 2019, 19:05

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Looking forward to embarking on Ventura tomorrow although the weather looks a little grim. ;)

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Looking forward to embarking on Ventura tomorrow although the weather looks a little grim. ;)

Welcome to the forum.

It's not much better round...

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Last post by Stephen
15 Aug 2019, 14:23
N914 - Second Week

by MicheleW » 20 Jun 2019, 21:09

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9th June – Monacao – Birthday!
Another beautiful sunny day. Sat on the balcony with a lovely and opened my cards and the couple of presents I’d...

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They did give some out automatically - other times they asked you if you wanted one or not. I will certainly be asking for one every time now....

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25 Jun 2019, 13:49
N914 - Birthday cruise

by MicheleW » 19 Jun 2019, 13:04

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Have recently returned from my birthday cruise on Ventura 2-16 June and had a great time.

As it was a special birthday, we booked a Suite as soon as...

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Enjoying your review. Looking forward to your next post.

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Last post by cruisin_duo
20 Jun 2019, 10:06
Strictly Cruise

by MicheleW » 05 Jan 2018, 12:57

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Yaaay!! Just had a notification email from P&O stating that the cruise we have booked for my Big birthday in June 2019 will be a strictly cruise!...

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Should have been a bit more precise - 16 pairs - not sure if that is the final count yet!

Can't believe that Billy has got so many shoes this time...

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Last post by MicheleW
26 Apr 2019, 20:37
Drinks package ventura.

by Hoganofon » 25 Feb 2019, 10:00

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Hi, with only 6 weeks or so till we go on Ventura i just wondered about the drinks package. The £40 a day each is way too much for us both content...

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£40 a day sounds allot but when you think about it, it soon mounts up. A drink or two lunchtime, a drink or two before dinner, a bottle of wine with...

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Last post by Stephen
06 Mar 2019, 18:16
Just booked!

by Hoganofon » 15 Jan 2019, 09:36

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Hello, excited we've just booked a 12 night cruise on Ventura. Would have liked a smaller ship but having time restraints eg have to go when dog...

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Yes, i've seen the Harbour. We've discussed and think that we're going to take the coach option down by now. We could easily drive, but husb drives a...

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Last post by Hoganofon
20 Jan 2019, 18:52
Ventura N833

by barney » 24 Nov 2018, 15:53

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A brief review on our very recent cruise on Ventura. 11 nights. Med.

The regulars on here may recall that we didn't intend to take a holiday this...

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:lol: Foxy !! - We also have our own cabin knock !

To follow on from Lynda's point about the alcohol, we didn't hand in when we bought a couple of...

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27 Nov 2018, 10:22
N003

by GillD46 » 03 Apr 2018, 13:29

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Has anyone booked this 35 night roundtrip cruise to Bermuda, USA including New Orleans and the Caribbean?

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For various reasons that have changed our minds, we have transferred the deposit from this cruise to Queen Elizabeth, Sydney to Hong Kong in 2020, so...

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Last post by GillD46
20 Nov 2018, 19:48
Late Sailing

by david63 » 12 May 2018, 11:55

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I notice that Ventura has been having technical problems as was late leaving Southampton yesterday.

Does not bode well after just having her mainly...

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We were on this cruise, the captain informed us about 5 o’clock that we would be late due to a problem with a propulsion unit,finally sailed about...

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Last post by screwy
15 Jul 2018, 17:08
Ventura gets battered

by Stephen » 11 Jan 2018, 06:54

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She's had a bit of a rough ride, but true to form us brits hang onto our wine :thumbup:

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Not sure how you would fix that. It's not as though you can put it in a vice or put a G cramp on it.
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what date were...

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Last post by dirk pitt
16 Jan 2018, 20:18
Smurfie Live from N729

by david63 » 28 Oct 2017, 21:58
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Preamble

This cruise was not planned – it came about mainly due to having to “abort” our cruise earlier in the year on Adonia.

We chose this...

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Could be your new profile pic ?

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Last post by qbman1
16 Nov 2017, 11:59
Dixons Travel

by david63 » 29 Sep 2017, 15:54

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Just had this in an email from P&O

Shop the latest tech and biggest brands, exclusive to Ventura at sea

Leading airport electrical retailer, Dixons...

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... and how will the warranty work, if purchased in India, if it is not Worldwide ?

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Last post by Manoverboard
30 Sep 2017, 10:13
Ventura N729

by david63 » 19 Jul 2017, 15:35

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Just booked this as our compensation cruise

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I reckon you're jinxed ... :lol:

It's not that bad for us - we are embarking from Mayflower Terminal so will use Dock Gate 20, the one that not...

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01 Aug 2017, 16:20
N734 / N735

by Popeye The Sailorman » 18 Jul 2017, 17:36

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I know it's way into the future but we are back to backing these two cruises on the big V. Never been on
her before so should be quite interesting.....

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We've been on the big V (I like the name ha ha) quite a few times now and have always had a good time. Hope this stays the same as we are on her...

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Last post by Happydays
19 Jul 2017, 22:00
Ventura N709

by MicheleW » 12 Mar 2017, 12:48

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Well, only 4 weeks to go before OH and I are off on our next cruise - 17 nights to the Greek Islands.

This is virtually the same as we did last year...

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Self disembarkation eh? Should we open a book on who has to carry the case full of shoes?

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
10 Apr 2017, 12:02
Ventura N801. To the Caribbean

by daib GC » 11 Mar 2017, 19:53

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Ok who is coming along next January to the Caribbean.

Gan Canny

Dai

8-) 8-) 8-)

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Ok who is coming along next January to the Caribbean.

Gan Canny

Dai

8-) 8-) 8-)

Unfortunately not Dai, we're off on Aurora to see the Northern...

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Last post by Lynda and David
17 Mar 2017, 21:51
Ventura in France

by Ranchi » 06 Mar 2017, 07:33

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I see that Ventura appears to be in Cherbourg this morning. Any idea why they have made this unscheduled stop?

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I think it missed Lisbon on Saturday because of high winds and seas, so is in Cherbourg today instead.

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Last post by towny44
06 Mar 2017, 08:45
Ventura N726

by screwy » 22 Jan 2017, 10:39

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Hi all and a very Happy New Year, I know it's late but not posted for a while.

We are on this one with our Daughter and her family, first time on...

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I looked up the code for the cruise on the P&O web site and was surprised to find out this is one of the cruises we are going on this year :lol: I...

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Last post by Happydays
22 Jan 2017, 14:47
N701 Canaries Cruise 2nd-18th January 2017

by CaroleF » 04 Jan 2017, 11:53

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Our first time on Ventura, after being on Azura several times. This is also the first time we've had two cruises in quick succession which means we...

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What an eventful time you had Carole, but I am glad that all was well, apart from the poor passenger that lost her life.

Hopefully your recovery...

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Last post by GillD46
22 Jan 2017, 13:38
N 614

by screwy » 21 Oct 2015, 17:29

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All booked anyone joining us.?

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I was also on this cruise and I agree with most of what has been said. I am a solo traveller but on this occasion met up with a friend I met on a...

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Last post by Librarian
15 Jun 2016, 20:13
N612

by manders231 » 09 Apr 2016, 15:42

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Hello to all booked on this cruise. We've never been on Ventura but we're looking forward to it as all the ports are new to us
Anyone out there in...

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We are also going to be on this cruise. We are travelling with a one year old so I'm apprehensive but also excited! Have cruised many times but the...

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Last post by Cruiserem1234
30 Apr 2016, 07:17
N603 Review.

by towny44 » 07 Mar 2016, 15:26

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Somewhat later than I had planned and quite long but hopefully of interest to some of you.

Review of Caribbean roundtrip cruise on Ventura Jan –...

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Thanks for your review.

That woman in the lift - some people really do beggar belief!

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Last post by Gill W
20 Mar 2016, 16:00
Cruise N619

by MariaG » 09 Feb 2016, 21:34

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Hi

We're going on the Ventura in July and I wanted to get any information on what you can do independently on any of the ports we are visiting,...

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Hi Screwy, Barney, Peter D, Onelife & Michelle W.

Thanks to all of you for posting your idea's.

Onelife - I'll definitely look in the daily rag for...

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Last post by MariaG
10 Feb 2016, 20:53
N603 18 Jan 2016

by Jean W » 13 Nov 2015, 18:51

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Hi there

Anyone else on this Cruise. If so, make yourselves known and we could meet up :)

Looking forward to some Sun :D

Jean

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Had a letter today from P&O explaining the 'new' Embarkation process! No problems here.

Certainly cannot make it clearer.
Also received mine today...

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Last post by daib GC
10 Jan 2016, 12:37
N530 - second half

by MicheleW » 04 Nov 2015, 10:08

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Sunday 18th – Valencia

Our first visit to this port and after breakfast in the MDR we took the shuttle (payable for non-select passengers) to the...

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Yes, allatc, forgot to mention the Britannia sailaway. Our cabin was on the port side and we were on our balcony as Britannia 'reversed out' past us....

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Last post by MicheleW
08 Nov 2015, 10:04
N530

by MicheleW » 03 Nov 2015, 14:53

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N530
Having returned aboard via the crew entrance and it being such a beautiful day and we decided to have a swim -couldn’t believe it was 12th...

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And good to know that you're still just as generous as ever with your casino donations. :lol:
Absolutely - keep the prices low for the rests of us....

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Last post by qbman1
05 Nov 2015, 12:48
N529 - The Weekender

by MicheleW » 30 Oct 2015, 22:43

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Tried to keep this short.......and failed miserably!

Saturday 10th October
At last the day had arrived and having dropped the dogs off and loaded up...

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Very well thanks, OBF.

Rest of the cruise to follow soon........

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Last post by MicheleW
31 Oct 2015, 23:02
Boarding Ventura

by Ian Perth » 26 Oct 2015, 09:07

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Just back from a great cruise on Ventura, staff, food, everything was fantastic. Have to say boarding the ship was so slick, nothing like was...

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Don't forget to bring me back something nice :thumbup:

How about some barnacles from La Coruna Stephen :P
Noooooooo! He got very upset last time...

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Last post by Lynda and David
30 Oct 2015, 20:41
C Deck Ventura

by anniec » 11 Oct 2015, 17:40

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Just a quickie: do all the cabins on Ventura (and Azura) C deck have the larger balconies?

Cheers!

Annie

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Good luck with your progress.

I noticed how far I had come after a cruise last month. In January, 6 months after my accident, we went on Oriana;...

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Last post by anniec
21 Oct 2015, 20:05
Countdown to Melsea's Ventura Adventures....1

by melsea » 09 Oct 2015, 18:45

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Countdown to Melsea's Ventura Adventures....

Our up and coming cruise to the Canaries is fast approaching with just 21 sleeps to go. A couple of...

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I also have a spread sheet with my cruise clothes and accessories. It makes packing so much easier.
We always get excited for each cruise no matter...

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Last post by Suekersh
10 Oct 2015, 08:39
Freedom dining on Christmas day

by shoppers42 » 06 Sep 2013, 14:47

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Can anyone tell me what happens on Christmas Day with freedom dining. This is the first time we have done freedom so would like to know how tables...

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Interesting view points.
Like you Mervyn & Trish we were definately in the club only camp. For me though it was all to do with being able to hear...

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Last post by melsea
23 Sep 2015, 16:41
N532 Canaries

by melsea » 21 Sep 2015, 12:00

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Hi Everyone.

It's just 1 day short of 6 weeks to go on this cruise. Where has that time gone.
How about a meeting up.
Having never been on Ventura...

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We'll pass you in the BoB melsea

We are on our way out on Arcadia when you are on your way back

We on on the AFT so will give you a wave

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Last post by barney
21 Sep 2015, 15:24
N530

by MicheleW » 14 May 2015, 17:36

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Well, after the generous refund from our Oriana break and a tempting OBC offer, we've decided to go ahead and book this one in October. Having...

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Well, our cruise information booklet arrived a few days ago and e-tickets are printed off. Just waiting now to see what happens with our extra bit !!...

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Last post by MicheleW
03 Sep 2015, 18:34
N532 Canaries & back

by melsea » 20 Jul 2015, 08:14

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Hello good people on here.

We are sailing on Ventura in Oct/Nov to the Canaries and this ship will be another first for us, never sailed on her....

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That sounds good.

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Last post by Lazysusan
26 Jul 2015, 08:58
Riviera Deck Suites on Ventura

by Lynda and David » 10 Feb 2015, 22:01

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Can anyone help please; we’re looking to book a cruise on Ventura this September. Normally we book balcony cabins but have decided to treat ourselves...

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Thank you Mervyn and Trish

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Last post by Lynda and David
10 Feb 2015, 22:54
N502 16th January

by Bingola » 06 Jan 2015, 08:50

Its about 4/5 years since we last went on Ventura (having done other ships since) and was wondering has much changed in this period.

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06 Jan 2015, 08:50
Genoa to Barbados

by Kenmo1 » 11 Nov 2014, 16:30

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Because of Ken's travel insurance costs we have stuck to Europe for the last few cruises but I recently read about Holiday Extras Insurance on...

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Some valid points on there Maureen. Maybe we were better off in fixed dinning but we have done freedom twice before on Ventura and can only remember...

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Last post by SueandPhil
14 Nov 2014, 22:17
Fly cruise N418C 3rd-17th Sept

by Lollie » 20 Sep 2014, 07:14

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Well, this is my third and final attempt to post a cruise report, somewhat stupidly I did not realise that I lost the first one posting straight to...

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Wednesday 10th full day in Venice... up and off the ship early, so weird hearing disembarkation announcements for homeward bound flights in the...

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Last post by Lollie
28 Sep 2014, 11:59
Ramblas VS Glass House

by Anne D » 25 Sep 2014, 10:41

Hi everyone :wave:

We have booked one cruise with Ventura in 2015. We have not been on Ventura for over two years and when on then had several...

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Last post by Anne D
25 Sep 2014, 10:41
Ventura electric sockets.

by Janet- » 28 Apr 2014, 19:49

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Hi
Does anyone know please, how many electric sockets are in balcony cabins

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There Are 2 3pin sockets + 1 US type flat pin socket at the dressing table , and if your stuck you can use the 3 pin socket that the kettle is...

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Last post by oldpoer
17 Sep 2014, 16:40
Caribbean cruise

by Honeybun » 14 Sep 2014, 14:16

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Hello

We are doing a Caribbean cruise and would appreciate any advice about the organised excursions. In particular trips worth doing, good value...

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Welcome to the forum Honeybun :wave:

It is very easy to DIY in the Caribbean and most taxi's will do the same/similar tours as the ship for half...

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Last post by Dancing Queen
15 Sep 2014, 09:31
Cabins

by Caretaker » 15 Aug 2014, 18:41

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Advice please
My first cruise is in Sept flying to Venice, we paid £60 to reserve a an inside cabin and we have just been upgraded to the Riveira...

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We changed to freedom dining for dinner in the main dining room a couple of cruises ago because it suits us, it is what it says 'freedom' , we wander...

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Last post by Lollie
16 Aug 2014, 18:11
Review of our first cruise on the Ventura August 2014

by igc1959 » 15 Aug 2014, 16:50

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My wife Tracey ,daughter Olivia (11) and I decided to treat ourselves to an Italian cruise aboard the Ventura in August 2014. It was our first cruise...

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Welcome to the forum, igc, and thank you for taking the time to do a very interesting review. Last thing at night we like to have the 'cocktail of...

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Last post by Kenmo1
15 Aug 2014, 20:00
Opinions about Ventura

by gravy1955 » 21 Apr 2013, 23:47

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Having just booked a short mini cruise(4 nights) on Ventura to celebrate our wedding anniversary I thought I would read up on a few reviews about her...

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It really is something when you've never been on one before and I think some people have been on so many they may take what a big thing it is for...

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Last post by CruiseLover30UK
08 Aug 2014, 14:59
Cruise berth at Venice

by insanemagnet » 09 Jun 2014, 22:32

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Does anybody know which berth the Ventura will use in Venice on the 2nd July.

Travelling to the ship independently, and it would be handy to know.

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Presumably you'll not be walking to the ship from the airport or an overnight hotel. I'd therefore simply say to the taxi driver Take me to Ventura !...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
30 Jun 2014, 17:24
Excursions at ports

by joshua14 » 13 Apr 2014, 20:21

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Hi all booked to go on ventura in July sailing from venice calling at kotor Corfu Corsica and port for Rome as we are first time cruisers I have two...

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Hi all booked to go on ventura in July sailing from venice calling at kotor Corfu Corsica and port for Rome as we are first time cruisers I have two...

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Last post by Solent Richard
16 Jun 2014, 17:13
Its beginning to look a lot like cruising..

by Lollie » 14 Jun 2014, 19:32

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.... balance paid, tour excursions we want to do booked, Spa package information here to look at and return. Lightweight luggage being investigated,...

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We will have waited a similar time before we cruise next June Lollie, so understand your excitement - that must have been so hard leaving your mum...

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15 Jun 2014, 16:29

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