4 Nights *Full Board* P&O Ventura Cruise - 16th May - Amsterdam - 2 Adults (£188pp) £376 Total / 2 Adults + 2 Kids (£117pp) @ Seascanner

Just got back from this cruise, worth every penny it was an amazing holiday, you won't regret it. Drinks are not included but tea coffee herbal teas etc are all included in the buffet and restaurants. You also get orange juice, apple juice etc in the morning but not throughout the day in the buffet areas. You could take your own drink aboard sneak in your suitcase, they don't really mind, but don't take my word on that. Id still hide the fact you are. You will have a nice cooler fridge in the room too for any beverages. There's a gym on board various swimming pools and jacuzzis etc. All the entertainment is really good too and very good music in Havana Bar, where they do stand up comedy shows & singer tributes etc.. There are many bars onboard so you can pick and choose. There's also a silent disco which was very fun. There is duty free shopping ofc, which is very cheap alcohol and cigarettes and various other shops onboard. The arena has many shows also and they also set this up as a cinema with recent movies for example the new Black panther/elvis etc. You won't get bored as there's always something to do and it went super quick. Theres everything for the family to do including Table tennis, archery, cricket, arcades etc... There are also classes in the gym with personal trainers some are paid but some are not. Also facial and feet advice for the ladies and arthritis stretches/classes etc... There are also dancing classes which include line dancing & ball room etc. There are various restaurants onboard doing different menus, Cinnamon, Saffron and bay tree, and buffet style restaurants are all included, including the burger bar and Pizza bar at the swimming pool area.
The Beach House, The Glass house, The emporium & Indian restaurant are all extra money, Some vary to cheap - expensive. The paid restaurants are better pre book on my holidays @ P&O so you don't miss out like I did on the last day as they were fully booked in the The Beach House Everything you buy onboard is charged to your room, which is charged to your card when you checked in. We thought we would have more time in Amsterdam though as P&O told us we would arrive at midday the next day but, we set sail for 5pm in the afternoon and didn't arrive at the port until 5pm the following day but got delayed for an extra hour and half because of another ship which wasn't their fault. We left the following day after that at midnight. So we got a night and a full day in Amsterdam. Then we had a full day on the ship and you will go to sleep and arrive in Southampton in the morning after. At around 8am. Don't worry you get breakfast in the morning before you disembark.
I would say the ship is getting a bit tired here and there, but it's a very elegant and nice looking ship overall and you won't be disappointed at all.
I also checked that they are giving Ventura a refurbishment end of 2023/2024.
Before we travelled though they did confirm with us there is a noravirus outbreak so bear that in mind, we sanitised a lot, but might be gone by the time this was departs.
Anything else you need to know let me know.

Also to add if you want to save money don't buy the excursions onboard always look elsewhere first, as i got the canal cruise for €9.99 each on Groupon.nl and many other deals on there too. Unfortunately I can't find that deal any longer. PayPal also accepted. You can also check out Socialdeal.nl . May need a VPN connected to the Netherlands and then just translate Groupon to English.

*Also to add the ship docks right in Amsterdam, 15 mins walk to Amsterdam, not far at all so no extra cost there.* Everything is flat, Amsterdam is well known to be flat, no hills. Bear in mind it's a big place and lots to do. (edited)

Interesting that they include meals but there is no mention of drinks - have nearly been caught out by this before.

Is seascanner reliable? Seen reviews about booking reference not valid etc.

Shame it's only 2 adults and 2 kids per room. It won't let me add my other 5 month old baby as I have to get another room just to include her? ...

Does anyone know what time this will be departing Amsterdam on the 18th?

They could sell this for £1 and I still wouldn't buy it after what they did to all the British staff, I won't forget even if the government has

I have just booked this for me & the missus. Never been on a cruise before. I paid £576 for a better room with a balcony. Should be fun.....

Included in cruise---- does this mean below 👇 are included with the price? :/
All meals
Activities
Daily entertainment
Port fees and taxes
Gratuities are included

Pretty cold and gloomy route. Might get very unlucky with the weather for the area. If you wish to get knackered then, Bob's your only-fans sister.

Don't go on Ventura
Just back from it, after a norovirus outbreak onboard, which may have been caused by the poor hygiene, especially the numerous w.c blocked or out of order.
Old, dated and rocky ship

Went on the Ventura for my honeymoon 13 years ago.


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If you needed a taster, I would say this would be an excellent cruise experience⚓

Got my eye on a similar June one. Hoping price comes down a bit like the others are doing.
This is great deal

Port outwards, starboard home. POSH

can you bring your own fizzy drink cans? coke, pepsi etc?

It's a good price, but it's not really a cruise. It's a ship that takes you from A to B that has restaurants on etc.
Am I the only one that thinks a cruise is where you go from one country to another, to another?

Are there usually any good deals for outside or balcony rooms?

Does anyone know what time the ship leaves Southampton? We live 190 miles from Southampton. Trying to decide whether or not to overnight in Southampton. I can't find the departure/boarding times anywhere.