Cruising on the Ventura

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Cruising on the Ventura
Reviewed By: Powell, Hastings on 27th Jun 2009
Cruise Line: P&O Cruises	Times cruised before: 1-2
Cruise Ship: Ventura	Sailed: June, 2009
Destination: Mediterranean	Age: 56-65

We have just returned from a fantastic Mediterranean cruise on the Ventura. We took our grown-up daughter and son with us as a treat for them as they have not been on a cruise before. We had a wonderful time, the ship is fantastic, the food is great and the excursions wonderful. Unfortunately the entertainment was not as good as that provided on the Oceana last year and the new terminal at Southampton is still having problems in embarkation and disembarkation. It took us 90 minutes to embark from entering the terminal and on return there was a rush for the exit and baggage as everyone appeared to want to get off at the same time. arriving late back at Southampton due to fog in the channel didn't help. None-the-less we are looking to go again, possibly next year, and we have converted our children that this is the way to holday.
Quality of Food
Free Dining, mix between restaurant and buffet
Entertainment
The shows were very poor, the comedians average but the tribute acts and the singer, Victor Michael, were outstanding
Shore Excursions
All excellent
Staff
All excellent
Children's Facilities	n/a

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Cabins
The balcony suites were far better then expected for size and comfort
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Comment by Brooker, Haworth (27 Jun 09 22:43) about this REVIEW

Was I on the same boat?? This man has must have spent most of the trip asleep! What a shed I thought I was on a Blackpool trip or a Haven holiday. It would seem that now the prices are cheeper people on benefits or signing on can afford the holidays afloat and bring the whole level down to them with their noisy brats and teenage hooligans running amok. More to follow!

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Comment by Arnold, Oswestry (29 Jun 09 14:53) about a COMMENT by Brooker (27 Jun 09 22:43)

It is good news that you did not like your cruise aboard the Ventura(if you have actually been on her) as I would guess you will not bother again and people would not have to put up with your pompous snobery and your delusions of grandeur ! You sound like Harry Enfield's "Old Gits" but sadly not as funny !

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Comment by Grumpy, Old Man (28 Jun 09 05:44) about a COMMENT by Brooker (27 Jun 09 22:43)

I'm with you Brooker. Double the prices and keep the riff-raff of the cruise ships!!!! Also - add 25% service charge to all drinks!!! Enforce dress codes - send anyone not adhering back to their cabin!!! Let's get back to decent standards. .... Grumps

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Comment by Munro, Congleton (28 Jun 09 11:08) about a COMMENT by Grumpy (28 Jun 09 05:44)

Now that would be the cruise from hell - sharing a table with Brooker & Grumpy. A quick flash of my Guardian should send them running!

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Comment by Grumpy, Old Man (28 Jun 09 21:54) about a COMMENT by Munro (28 Jun 09 11:08)

Wow! A football shirt wearer with tatoos able to read the big words in the Gaurdian. Now that's a first.

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