Great video. My first cruise was a 4 night cruise on ventura in 2022, and I loved the ship, especially the Tamarind Club. I'm sailing on her again in October for a week with some first-time cruiser friends, so I'm going to send them this video
We have just spent a lovely 10 days on Ventura. Our first cruise ever! It was a great experience, and it exceeded our expectations. We particularly liked the stern area of the ship. It suited our needs and enjoyed great views. They're spots on the ship to suit all needs. The entertainment was excellent and the food did not disappoint. Lots of staff who were friendly and helpful.
You must have been on the same cruise as us. The entertainment was excellent apart from one comedian. The food was good mainly. Will miss Leon's sense of humour!
@@rebeccajAs first timers we had nothing to compare it with.We enjoyed a lovely meal in Sindu on one evening. Our waiters were very helpful. One day we asked for chips and there after they brought us chips every day.
Great review, thank you for taking time to put it together. We're on Ventura in November to Spain and Portugal - mainly to see in P and O can redeem themselves after an awful Christmas cruise on Iona last year. We've booked a suite which is below the pool deck, be interesting to see if we get woken up at 5am every morning to the horrid sound of scraping deckchairs which was the case on Iona. Hopefully it won't be too bad!
We had the Ventura two weeks cruise to Canary Islands , Cadiz and Portugal a couple of months ago. Lovely ship and very busy time . The restaurants were always very busy.We enjoyed our cruise, but please check your card statements BEFORE you leave the ship, some entries were not authorised by us. Finally got refunded after 6 weeks .
This is great advice for anyone reading the comments, we didn't have this happen to us but I did see a few comments on some of the forums. Glad it got sorted out... eventually 😳🥰
Hi we were on Ventura on the 23 November going around the canary’s we loved watching the ballroom dancing dose any one now any of the songs that were played thanks
Hi Bec . Well you would of been boarding when we would of been disembarking the Ventura . We were going on a 10 night cruise to France Portugal and Spain . We were due to depart on Saturday September 9th. On the Thursday before I didn’t feel 100%. On the Friday I was packing and felt achy and fell asleep for 3 hrs . I thought I’d do s test and both my hubby and I tested positive for Covid . The lines came up as I was putting the sample in 😢. Hubby had no symptoms but def had them 2 days later. We were going with another couple so I had to tell them and we ended up staying home . I know P&O say not to come but also we couldn’t infect them and ruin their holiday . I didn’t feel like eating snd the the thought of travelling wasn’t good. I couldn’t believe it was the day before . I’ve been on the Ventura before on a short cruise like you with girlfriends but I’ve been on-the Azura which is the sister ship . I like the Tamarind club snd like sitting outside of it and people watching . That was a great review of the ship covered everything people need to see . Looking forward to the next one xxx
I bit confused what to do at the moment . If it had been in June we’d have time to still get a Summer cruise in . I like going to Bruges but they seem to be more going to just Amsterdam . I then think maybe some winter sun on a Canaries cruise in January . I’m looking and if anything catches my eye I’ll go for it . We’re only just starting the insurance claim as you’ve got to wait until your cruise would of finished to get a cancellation invoice which landed this morning . I sometimes think keep the money and treat ourselves to a Celebrity cruise next June . I’ve been on Celebrity before and they really are fab ships but I often scroll past as I’m like you I’d rather have a couple of cruises at a reasonable price than splash out on one . My friend has borrowed our cases for the next 2 weeks . I only unpacked mine last Monday 😂 strange hanging everything back up 🥲I’d of hated to of given it to anyone vulnerable snd there s often quite a few elderly on board so I think we made the right choice not to go . Xx
I don’t see why you should spend any extra on the ship because you pay so much money and there shouldn’t be charging you any extra so I do agree with you
Lots offer upgraded options now, just have to do what we want. I didn't think I'd ever pay extra for a meal onboard but I've just got off Sun Princess and did Umai Teppanyaki which was amazing, it was like a show as well🥰
just spent 35 days on here it was like a feak show and a disability convention.some of the weirdest people you could ever encounter. The waiters command of English was abysmal The embarkation procedure was a nightmare.The entertainment was poor. Over zealous waiters taking food before you hav e finished
I don’t see why you should spend any extra on the ship because you pay so much money and there shouldn’t be charging you any extra so I do agree with you
her becky j dawg, Im sailing on this vessel this june to Amsterdam! love this ship tour, makes me more excited. THNAKS!
Have an amazing time! You are all going to love it! ❤️⛴️❤️⛴️
Great video helped us find places we missed. When we are back on board next year we’ll hopefully put that right
That's great, I'm sure there's plenty that I missed too😂 Have a great time when you're next on board 😊
Going on Ventura in August/September so was great to see your video of the ship, great video you are so good and have such a lovely voice.Well done
Thanks Richard. It'll be here before you know it, have a lovely cruise⛴️😊⛴️
I am too
Great review, thank you. Joining the ship in December so this was a great intro!
Ah thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful cruise⛴️🥰⛴️
Great video. My first cruise was a 4 night cruise on ventura in 2022, and I loved the ship, especially the Tamarind Club.
I'm sailing on her again in October for a week with some first-time cruiser friends, so I'm going to send them this video
Ah, it was lovely there, such a great atmosphere. Aw thank you for sharing and have a lovely cruise 🥰
@@rebeccaj I think ventura has a great vibe onboard, we're a group of ballroom dancers and love all the dancing on the ship
@@dancerjono ah that's fantastic, I love to watch the dancing, always looks so elegant 😊
Great video. We might be sailing on her in the new year, so this was a lovely taster. Cheers 🍻
Ah glad you enjoyed and have a great time if you do go🥰
That was so good Bec, amazing really enjoyed it xx
Aww thanks for watching Jackie, hoping to get the vlogs up this week🥰🥰🥰
Im going in summer holidays to the canary islands thanks for info ❤
Ah have a lovely time 🛳️🛳️🛳️
Good to know about this. Thank you for the virtual tour.❤
Thanks for watching Linnie🥰
We have just spent a lovely 10 days on Ventura. Our first cruise ever!
It was a great experience, and it exceeded our expectations.
We particularly liked the stern area of the ship. It suited our needs and enjoyed great views. They're spots on the ship to suit all needs.
The entertainment was excellent and the food did not disappoint. Lots of staff who were friendly and helpful.
You must have been on the same cruise as us. The entertainment was excellent apart from one comedian. The food was good mainly. Will miss Leon's sense of humour!
@annasutton8078 Ah so glad to hear you had such a great time🥰 Have you caught the cruise bug now? 😊⛴️
@@chocoholic832 I would say the same about the food, not really complaints but we've experienced better😬😊
@@rebeccajAs first timers we had nothing to compare it with.We enjoyed a lovely meal in Sindu on one evening.
Our waiters were very helpful. One day we asked for chips and there after they brought us chips every day.
@@annasutton8078 you definitely get very well looked after onboard 😊
Thankyou for a delightful tour captivating honest and memorable great voice over and dictation
Ah thank you so much🥰
love this thankz
You are very welcome, thanks for watching 🥰❤️🥰❤️
I was there for the grand canary islands cruise. Just came back today. First ever cruise and it was amazing. Would go again 😊
Ah that was the day we got off! Glad you enjoyed, you'll be booking another now... they're addictive 😊
Yes indeed. I loved all the activities on board.all members of staff were friendly x
Great review, thank you for taking time to put it together. We're on Ventura in November to Spain and Portugal - mainly to see in P and O can redeem themselves after an awful Christmas cruise on Iona last year. We've booked a suite which is below the pool deck, be interesting to see if we get woken up at 5am every morning to the horrid sound of scraping deckchairs which was the case on Iona. Hopefully it won't be too bad!
Oh no I'm so sorry to hear of your Christmas experience and I'll be keeping everything crossed that November is a better one!
Thank you for watching 🥰
We had the Ventura two weeks cruise to Canary Islands , Cadiz and Portugal a couple of months ago. Lovely ship and very busy time . The restaurants were always very busy.We enjoyed our cruise, but please check your card statements BEFORE you leave the ship, some entries were not authorised by us. Finally got refunded after 6 weeks .
This is great advice for anyone reading the comments, we didn't have this happen to us but I did see a few comments on some of the forums. Glad it got sorted out... eventually 😳🥰
Looks amazing Rebecca xx
She a lovely ship Susan🥰
We are going on in September with two of our daughters their partners and 3 of our grandchildren . We cant wait
Have an amazing time Anne...I'm sure you will🥰🛳️🥰🛳️
We ARE ALSO ON Ventura COMING OVER FROM Australia TO CRUISE ON THE 14TH September.
@@alanmitchell9062 wow! That's certainly a great distance. Have an amazing time😊
no extras for me either in a suite in May quite enough spends !
Oh definitely if you're in a suite! Have a lovely time 😊
Supposed to be going for 2 weeks this December, exciting
Ah, have an amazing time! I'm sure you will😊⛴️🛳️
@@rebeccaj thank you :)
Hi we were on Ventura on the 23 November going around the canary’s we loved watching the ballroom dancing dose any one now any of the songs that were played thanks
Glad you enjoyed 😊 Hopefully someone will see this comment and be able to answer🤞🏼🥰
Hi Bec . Well you would of been boarding when we would of been disembarking the Ventura . We were going on a 10 night cruise to France Portugal and Spain . We were due to depart on Saturday September 9th. On the Thursday before I didn’t feel 100%. On the Friday I was packing and felt achy and fell asleep for 3 hrs . I thought I’d do s test and both my hubby and I tested positive for Covid . The lines came up as I was putting the sample in 😢. Hubby had no symptoms but def had them 2 days later. We were going with another couple so I had to tell them and we ended up staying home . I know P&O say not to come but also we couldn’t infect them and ruin their holiday . I didn’t feel like eating snd the the thought of travelling wasn’t good. I couldn’t believe it was the day before . I’ve been on the Ventura before on a short cruise like you with girlfriends but I’ve been on-the Azura which is the sister ship . I like the Tamarind club snd like sitting outside of it and people watching . That was a great review of the ship covered everything people need to see . Looking forward to the next one xxx
Aww no Jayne, I'm absolutely gutted for you but you did the best thing 😭🥰 Will you rebook for Ventura or a different ship? 🥰
I bit confused what to do at the moment . If it had been in June we’d have time to still get a Summer cruise in . I like going to Bruges but they seem to be more going to just Amsterdam . I then think maybe some winter sun on a Canaries cruise in January . I’m looking and if anything catches my eye I’ll go for it . We’re only just starting the insurance claim as you’ve got to wait until your cruise would of finished to get a cancellation invoice which landed this morning . I sometimes think keep the money and treat ourselves to a Celebrity cruise next June . I’ve been on Celebrity before and they really are fab ships but I often scroll past as I’m like you I’d rather have a couple of cruises at a reasonable price than splash out on one . My friend has borrowed our cases for the next 2 weeks . I only unpacked mine last Monday 😂 strange hanging everything back up 🥲I’d of hated to of given it to anyone vulnerable snd there s often quite a few elderly on board so I think we made the right choice not to go . Xx
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@@jayneoneill6963 There are loads going to Amsterdam, my friend got on Ventura today...going to Amsterdam 🤣
Aw Celebrity are fab, fair play 🥰
Going on her next week, can't wait.
Aww have a wonderful time Marecia 🥰⛴️
Me too, you’ll find me at the buffet most of the week!
@@officialgman it's compulsory 😜
agree all food should be included , where in wales are you from my lovely
South Wales, in between Cardiff and Swansea 😊
The gym Best ever
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Have the staterooms been refurbished too? Do they still have a shower curtain in toilet and tiny TVs?
They still have both the shower curtain and tiny TV 🙈
Here's the cabin we stayed in
ua-cam.com/video/rtO-xgBTFzo/v-deo.htmlsi=lbLBK3wB8k1FJc_d
@@rebeccaj thanks for getting back to me. We are looking at a cruise on her in June but are used to the more modern ships.
Why did they only show everything else but the bedrooms?
@@emmanuellabirch4562 I did a separate video of the cabin we stayed in, if that's what you're after 😊
ua-cam.com/video/rtO-xgBTFzo/v-deo.html
I don’t see why you should spend any extra on the ship because you pay so much money and there shouldn’t be charging you any extra so I do agree with you
Lots offer upgraded options now, just have to do what we want. I didn't think I'd ever pay extra for a meal onboard but I've just got off Sun Princess and did Umai Teppanyaki which was amazing, it was like a show as well🥰
We cruised around the mediterranean for 2 weeks on the beautiful Ventura in August 2008 to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary
🚢 🎉 💒 ⚓ 🥂🍾
Aww how amazing Shirley! I bet you have some wonderful memories 🥰❤️
@@rebeccajWe certainly do👌🏻 Also, a very long video of everything on the ship & the cruise... 🚢⚓💞
just spent 35 days on here it was like a feak show and a disability convention.some of the weirdest people you could ever encounter. The waiters command of English was abysmal The embarkation procedure was a nightmare.The entertainment was poor. Over zealous waiters taking food before you hav e finished
That sounds very different to the experience we had
This video had virtually NONE of the info I was looking for.
Oh dear, best you keep looking then 😊
I don’t see why you should spend any extra on the ship because you pay so much money and there shouldn’t be charging you any extra so I do agree with you