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Canaries Delight

Reviewed By: Tsang, weston-super-mare on 23rd Jul 2008
Cruise Line: P&O Cruises Times cruised before: 10+
Cruise Ship: Ventura Sailed: July, 2008
Destination: Canaries Age: 36-45
Just came back from Ventura. The ship itself was very nice, but the rest, like the entertainments, food, staffs wasn't as good as the other cruises we been on. The freedom dining - which wasn't "freedom" we still have to book or even when we walked in, we were given a time to come back. The buffet wasn't really 24 hours buffet. Not much to choice from and food not that brilliant. The staffs were grumpy.
During sea days were boring, nothing much to do. I was in the casino all the time playing on the fruit machine, 'cos it was so boring not much actitives goin on. Some time I played bingo, but every one said the winings were rubbish, the play out was so low compare with the amount of poeple playing. The excursions were a bit expensive. I was looking foreward to going to Lanzarote which was cancelled, 'cos the sea was rough couldn't get to the port.
The ship photographs were OK. We have a good deal, there were all inclusive package, which ALL the photos we took, we get to keep. The receptionists wasn't very helpful, I seem to know more than them.
Quality of Food2
Buffet - Beachcomber and Cinnamon
Entertainment1
only 1 or 2 out of the 2 weeks were good
Shore Excursions1
bit expensive
Staff1
don't like smiling
Children's Facilitiesn/a
Onboard Activities1
what activities!
Cabins2
ok
Overall Rating2
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Comment by MERRIMAN, OXFORDSHIRE (31 Jul 08 12:34) about this REVIEW
I don't think you were on the same Cruise as everybody else ! Shore excursions expensive ?? They ranged from £8 - £95 for a Helicopter ride, mmmmmmm, how much do you normally pay for a bus, taxi or train ride ?? The staff were all new to the ship and didn't know one another so I can understand them not smiling 100% of the time. Do you smile 100% of the time ?? Did that really bother you so much ?? The Cabins were excellant in size and comfort. The bed was lovely and the bedding beautiful. The decor bright and cheery. A fridge and tea making facilities, hairdryer, TV, on screen billing - terrific ! The entertainment was good and variable. If you like to play the one arm bandits then maybe you don't really understand theatres and Comedy Clubs, dances, discos and Classical piano music, talent shows, etc.....
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Comment by Law, Bristol (01 Aug 08 12:50) about a COMMENT by MERRIMAN (31 Jul 08 12:34)
Which one was £8??? The transfer to a beach!!!!! Would you call that an EXCURSION!!!!!??????? No, the smiling is not all that important but clearing the dirty table and cleaning it afterwards, YES!!!!!!! The shows were good but they were not shown all day long!!!!!
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Opinion: Agree Comment by Smith, Birmingham (26 Jul 08 23:47) about this REVIEW
There were too much kids/teenagers running about on the landings and stairs. Too much noise from mostly the teenagers. As an experienced cruiser i would say the food wasn't as good and not a great amount of choices. The staff that served at the restraunt was friendly only because we sat there everyday. Booking the seats was alot of hassel because we were only aloud to book the current days and the day after and we made it quite obvious that we wanted to stay on the same table during our cruise. Like on other cruises, we were aloud to stay on the same table throughout our stay.The staff were quite slow at working and their personality wern't so great compared to other ships. I was dissapointed that you had to pay for some movies in the cabin. The swimming pools were good because they dont use salt water and the indoor swimming pool was very convenient. The cruise DVD wasn't so great and quite boring for that price.
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Opinion: Disagree Comment by Jones, Swansea (26 Jul 08 10:25) about this REVIEW
I went in May with the wife for 2 wweeks.Thought everything was superb.We had freedom dinning and every evening we ate when we wanted two and never had to wait.The staff were always helpful and cheerful especially Lisa and the guys from Ramblas.We cant wait to go again! Steve Jones Gower
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Question by Simpson, Nottingham (25 Jul 08 21:33) about this REVIEW
I'm due to travel on Ventura in January. How does the Casino compare in size and variety of slots, say to a Princess Ship Casino? I'd be grateful if anyone could give me an opinion on this. Many thanks
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Answer by Law, Bristol (28 Jul 08 18:21) to a QUESTION by Simpson (25 Jul 08 21:33)
They are about the same same
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Answer by Gracie, Glasgow (26 Jul 08 23:39) to a QUESTION by Simpson (25 Jul 08 21:33)
Hi, Sorry I don't know the size of Princess ships casino's. I can tell you Ventura's is very small and overheated. For the size of ship dissappointing. Also watch numbers on roulette table, if a gambler you will know what I mean.
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Comment by D. Fisher, London (30 Jul 08 15:43) about an ANSWER by Gracie (26 Jul 08 23:39)
(As a gambler I know exactly what Gracie is saying!)
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Answer by Mansfield, Benidoleig (26 Jul 08 08:44) to a QUESTION by Simpson (25 Jul 08 21:33)
Casino on Ventura. If you are used to the casinos on American ships and if that is the way you like them, you will be disappointed. The casino is small and totally lacks atmosphere. This is a completely dispassionate view as I never gamble. Peter Mansfield
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Opinion: Disagree Comment by Parkinson, Braithwell, Rotherham (25 Jul 08 16:35) about this REVIEW
Cabins were the best we have encountered, cabin steward was excellent. Club dining and staff were as good as always. Excursions were good but I agree somewhat expensive. The other faults I agree with.
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