Ventura Baltic Cruise Review

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Ventura Baltic Cruise Review
Reviewed By: Salter, Chepstow on 21st Jun 2009
Cruise Line: P&O Cruises	Times cruised before: 1-2
Cruise Ship: Ventura	Sailed: June, 2009
Destination: Baltic	Age: 56-65

We have recently returned from a Baltic and Norwegian Cruise with P & O. We travelled on Ventura, whilst it was a lovely ship we found that because of it's size most areas of the ship were quite crowded, especially the Waterfront for breakfast, we found we had to carry out breakfast through to other areas to find a table. We will in future use a smaller ship and felt that Oriana was a much better ship all round, especially with the layout of the public areas. Our cabin was very good, we had a port side with balcony which was worth the extra as the cruise was quite scenic and we could sit on our balcony and also watch the scenary while getting ready for the evening meal. Loads of wardrobe space and shelves for clothes. Overall we enjoyed most aspects of the cruise and there was certainly some beautiful scenery especially, Copenhagan, Tallin and Norway which was enjoyed by everyone we spoke to. One thing to add with clothing, be prepared for any type of weather, as like the UK it can go from very hot one day and really cold and wet the next. As long as you take a good waterproof jacket and shoes and also cater for hot days you will be fine. We ate in the East Restaurant several times which was excellent, we asked for a window seat so we could admire the scenary sailing away from Oslo, a real treat. The other place we enjoyed for a light lunch was Ramblers, the Spanish Bar where we enjoyed Tapas with a glass of wine and listened to the Spanish Guitar being played, very relaxing and away from the hustle and bustle. We felt the entertainment was not as good as previously experienced. Also there was very little space for ballroom dancing which was very popular.
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Question by Fuller, Gravesend (25 Jun 09 18:44) about this REVIEW

How much was the bungee jumping?

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Comment by Hunt, Stourbridge (22 Jun 09 23:10) about this REVIEW

The problem with the Waterside being crowded for breakfast was because the Beachhouse restaurant was closed. They say it was because of the virus, who knows? We were on the same cruise and also went last year and the problem in the Waterside was not as bad, no queues and you could always get a table. We also used the Saffron for breakfast but found the service to slow.

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Comment by Greenhalgh, Chorley (24 Jun 09 11:52) about a COMMENT by Hunt (22 Jun 09 23:10)

Was this 22nd May.

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Comment by Hunt, Stourbridge (24 Jun 09 22:27) about a COMMENT by Greenhalgh (24 Jun 09 11:52)

No it was the Baltic cruise 29th May

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Comment by Savage, Worthing (22 Jun 09 15:50) about this REVIEW

Why on earth did you go to the waterfront for breakfast when you could have gone to the Saffron and had waiter service which was really appreciated first thing in the morning.

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Comment by Westwood, Southampton (22 Jun 09 18:00) about a COMMENT by Savage (22 Jun 09 15:50)

We went to Saffron every morning, didn't want to risk the bun-fight at Waterside. Though that said, did find the organisation in Saffron left a bit to be desired at breakfast. Dinnertime was fine.

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Opinion: Agree Comment by Macro, Reading (21 Jun 09 18:59) about this REVIEW

I agree though would have rated it 3*

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Comment by SMITH, NOTTINGHAM (23 Jun 09 17:53) about a COMMENT by Macro (21 Jun 09 18:59)

CANYOU TELL ME WHAT PRICE ABEER WAS JUST BEEN ON ROYAL CARABEAEN SHIP AND BEER WAS £5 A PINT WINE HIGHER STILL AND ARE GOING ON VENTURA IN NOV SO WOULD LIKE SOME IDEA

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Comment by Macro, Reading (23 Jun 09 23:28) about a COMMENT by SMITH (23 Jun 09 17:53)

£2.40 for Speckled hen (bottle) and Spitfire.

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Comment by Hunt, Stourbridge (23 Jun 09 21:42) about a COMMENT by SMITH (23 Jun 09 17:53)

Boddingtons was £2.35 a pint and £2.00 for a can, when we went 29/05/2009 but I know it as gone up about 10p since. Wine was £3.75 for a large glass. Some bars have it on draught and others in the can.

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