Embarking the P&O Ventura: A New Chapter Begins!

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    It's finally time to embark the ship for our first ever cruise! We start our cruise on the Ventura with P&O Cruises from Southampton Cruise Terminal, show you around our accessible balcony cabin and get settled in to life at sea with our first night aboard! With me history of sea sickness and travel sickness, will I make it through sail away without being ill?
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  • @KevinChapmanTravel
    @KevinChapmanTravel  4 місяці тому +5

    Check out our Cruise Prep video here 👉 ua-cam.com/video/n8dRgd389ZI/v-deo.htmlsi=y23G5DtRMd1v7LWs

  • @aasofjg1511
    @aasofjg1511 4 місяці тому +10

    watching ur vlogs makes me feel like i'm putting a warm blanket on

  • @TheShergar123
    @TheShergar123 2 місяці тому +1

    Worked on P& O cruise liners in the 80s, best years of my life, worked on Canberra meddy cruising 3 world cruises, done the fjords a few times, then went to Aussie to work on Oriana cruising around the Islands such as Fiji and New Zealand and many more. Wish I could go back to that time.

  • @BradSGP
    @BradSGP 4 місяці тому +4

    your like a couple of teenagers again 🤣. what a fun holiday... on an aside.. without glasses you can see how pretty Anna's eyes are... have a wonderful trip.

  • @jameswg13
    @jameswg13 4 місяці тому +3

    As someone that used to work for a cruise line and been on quite a few as a paseenger. Welcome to the cruise life you have the cruising itch now hopefully. :D. May this be the start of many more cruises to come.

  • @Juan_Kossov
    @Juan_Kossov 2 місяці тому +1

    Looking from your balcony onto the White Star berth that the Titanic left from.

  • @Foebane72
    @Foebane72 Місяць тому

    I've been on the P&O Ventura this last week, was infinitely more fun and exciting than I thought it would be! It's great to have so many things to do, eat and drink and be entertained on a large moving object that takes you to city to city every morning!

  • @kevinseymour8793
    @kevinseymour8793 4 місяці тому +3

    That was hilarious and an eye opener. Hope you continued to enjoy the experience, it doesn't feel very luxury more a Warners on sea perhaps? But the buffet looks to have kept you happy. I know that feeling when you are awake at a different hour to normal, very naughty and exciting, Midnight feasts etc!

  • @harveywilliams6299
    @harveywilliams6299 4 місяці тому +2

    Honestly I’ve never thought about going on a cruise but this is making me want to go thanks Kev

  • @Matt_-um4ce
    @Matt_-um4ce 4 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant video Kevin. Always wanted to do a cruise. Looks great

  • @timrogers5696
    @timrogers5696 4 місяці тому +2

    I love cruising and have been on Ventura, Glad to see your having a great start to it.

  • @BridgeStamford
    @BridgeStamford 4 місяці тому +1

    Well done Kev. Enjoyable as always

  • @BridgeStamford
    @BridgeStamford 4 місяці тому +2

    Travel sickness comes from the movement not in tandem with what you see (no pun intended). If you feel sick get outside and watch the movement of the boat in the water and that should help!

  • @TravelWithBen121
    @TravelWithBen121 4 місяці тому

    Great vlog! Enjoy your cruise!

  • @emmakerr6148
    @emmakerr6148 4 місяці тому +2

    The cruise looks fantastic break I might have to try a short cruise ourselves as we have never been on one. Love your videos from Emma and Grier in Adelaide Australia.

  • @Foebane72
    @Foebane72 Місяць тому

    When we were on Ventura, my sister and I tried the jacuzzi (loved it!) and the sauna and steam room, but I found the pool I tried to be far too chilly!

  • @cody.g3332
    @cody.g3332 4 місяці тому +2

    Amazing video as usual, I really enjoy seeing both you and Anna having a good time because you both definitely deserve it. Also .. new Lego giraffe 😮 😮

  • @jameswg13
    @jameswg13 4 місяці тому +1

    If you did like this cruise you definitely need to do a cruise to the Norwegian fjords next honestly you will love it. One of the best ways to see norway and not much longer than this cruise you were on

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea 4 місяці тому +1

    Have just found your channel - hello from your newest subscriber! I last cruised on Ventura in Europe, so it's great to see her in colder climes!

  • @juantxooh
    @juantxooh 4 місяці тому

    Looks like you are having a great time 😁

  • @user-kf7dm1pl3g
    @user-kf7dm1pl3g 4 місяці тому

    Went on our first cruise last year in the Mediterranean and totally loved every minute, was amazed at how much there is on the ships and things to do

  • @avonleanz
    @avonleanz 4 місяці тому +1

    Have you looked at getting portable chapters machines? We took one on a recent Mediterranean cruise and it was fantastic. Powered by an oversized powerbank. Also great on long distance planes.

  • @tipsylou84
    @tipsylou84 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for sharing...love watching your video's!

  • @Suziq58
    @Suziq58 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this vlog, we are thinking of going on a cruise, as I have mobility issues like you, but I to get awfull sea sick, so I was watching waiting to see you say ohh I don’t feel so well, glad you was okay as we now know I will probably be okay.

  • @ckxguywc1895
    @ckxguywc1895 4 місяці тому +1

    I was on that cruise, great video ❤

  • @Coaster_Crazy
    @Coaster_Crazy 4 місяці тому

    Great video mate

  • @jameswg13
    @jameswg13 4 місяці тому +3

    The reason for fewer plugs in the cabin was due to the ships' age. She was laid down in 2006, launched in 2007 and christened in 2008. While she has had refits. Refitting the cabins in trickier with the way ships are made. The cabins are put into the ship ready made. Slipped in like boxes. Think tetris.
    However she holds up well for her age😊

    • @Foebane72
      @Foebane72 Місяць тому

      Me and my sister were on Ventura, in a cabin with an obstructed view (but that didn't really bother me) but I could tell from the seamless build of the bathroom that the whole thing looked like one massive single piece of plastic!

  • @DistinctlyCharlie
    @DistinctlyCharlie Місяць тому

    Booked our second cruise on the Ventura we went on the Iona before. Welcome to cruising ☺️

  • @oliverclatworthymusic
    @oliverclatworthymusic 4 місяці тому +1

    Pre COVID, we had to actually go outside for the muster station drill. It was chaotic, actually had to wear the lifejackets.

  • @natashagarnham6053
    @natashagarnham6053 4 місяці тому

    I too get sea sick sometimes, yet I have found myself looking at short cruises to guernsey (3 days) to see how I'd react to it

  • @matthewlapper5346
    @matthewlapper5346 3 місяці тому +1

    Me and my family were u just flimed

  • @PirateDrive
    @PirateDrive 4 місяці тому +1

    This looks super fun. I think I'd dread going on a cruise like this because I'd end up putting on 5 stone.

    • @christalbot7527
      @christalbot7527 4 місяці тому

      Well there's the gym on the ship, plenty of walking to do and flights of stairs to climb. Plenty of ways to keep fit on a cruise too

  • @elainemorris3408
    @elainemorris3408 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello guy, well, thanks for the vlog, I've wanted to do a cruise. However, the whole booking thing, with different packages, kind of confused me, so not yet bothered. Is it all fairly easy to understand, i.e., drinks, food, what you pay for and what isn't it deal?
    Anyway, I'm watching 8 days after you posted, so you will be home now. I look forward to watching more. Thank you again both. Xx

  • @justinepearce124
    @justinepearce124 4 місяці тому

    Try a larger, newer ship such as royal Caribbean or Norwegian- they have a lot more choice etc for food and activities.

  • @nickgoddard1687
    @nickgoddard1687 4 місяці тому

    I'm sure you'll catch the bug. We are going on our 5th next month.

  • @TransportNut89
    @TransportNut89 4 місяці тому +2

    So glad that cruises are becoming more accessible, especially the adapted shower/toilet room as well

  • @adelleolivia
    @adelleolivia 4 місяці тому

    My fiance and I love P&O cruises we have been on 2 he proposed on the 2bd cruise

  • @maggiebrown6914
    @maggiebrown6914 4 місяці тому

    It looks lovely enjoy both ❤

  • @Lisa-BoundByBooks
    @Lisa-BoundByBooks 4 місяці тому

    If you guys end up loving cruising, be sure to ask what deck is the best to help with sea sickness,…. I think it’s the lower decks that are better. Just an FYI for future.

  • @jameswg13
    @jameswg13 4 місяці тому

    Little tip for next time Kev. No need to use google maps at sea. They will have a live map on the TV

  • @Jamie-727
    @Jamie-727 4 місяці тому +1

    It’s looks great and nice

  • @matthewlapper5346
    @matthewlapper5346 3 місяці тому

    We on there 10 of us I seen u both on it

  • @sunsetmeadows5729
    @sunsetmeadows5729 4 місяці тому +2

    I couldn't go on a cruise. I got put off a few years ago when my mums friend went on one with her son and caught norovirus and they were ill for 3 days straight and missed most of their holiday. I hope you stay well, bad illness on cruises is a common thing 😣

    • @arc24CH
      @arc24CH 4 місяці тому

      grow up

    • @sunsetmeadows5729
      @sunsetmeadows5729 4 місяці тому +1

      @arc24CH Why because I don't want to go on cruise ships after hearing about bad experiences? I also don't like cruises in general. Old ocean liners were far more beautiful. I am watching because I like Kevs channel

    • @pebbleyt1357
      @pebbleyt1357 3 місяці тому +1

      Bad illness on cruises being common depends on the time of year tbh, ive been on 8 i think all during summer and avoided illness all the time, id imagine during flu season its different

    • @sunsetmeadows5729
      @sunsetmeadows5729 3 місяці тому

      @pebbleyt1357 Yeah the family that told me said they went on one in the Winter. In the Summer it is probably a lot different.

    • @pebbleyt1357
      @pebbleyt1357 3 місяці тому +1

      @@sunsetmeadows5729 yea that makes a lot more sense tbh, flu season is bad enough let alone trapped on a boat😂

  • @TheCrankySportsShow
    @TheCrankySportsShow 4 місяці тому +12

    Ex-Cranky Gamers here....I've been on about 40 cruises and I live in Southampton. Let me know when you fancy your next one.. Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @liammorris8756
    @liammorris8756 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the great video guy's.
    question: how does the specialty dining work, as when i book a table its £10 each yet the food on the menu is super cheap like £4 for a steak? Im confused.

  • @natashajones4657
    @natashajones4657 4 місяці тому

    🎉👍🏻

  • @alickroberts3334
    @alickroberts3334 4 місяці тому

    Me and the wife are doing our first cruise in May. This is great insight so far Kev.

    • @jameswg13
      @jameswg13 4 місяці тому +1

      If you want recommendations for other channels and groups as well let me know :) I cruise quite a bit and know some good ones.

  • @aitkendavies
    @aitkendavies 3 місяці тому

    Hi , we are going on our first ever cruise in April with p and o so this is all new to us , can you tell us please if you had to have any paperwork with your cpap machines I.e doctors letter as my wife has just been put onto one as of yesterday . I do know that we have to take an extension lead but unsure of anything else . Thanks

    • @KevinChapmanTravel
      @KevinChapmanTravel  3 місяці тому

      I’ve never had to show paperwork when on the cruise or flying with it. I have a letter from my doctor just in case, but I’ve never had to use it.

    • @aitkendavies
      @aitkendavies 3 місяці тому

      @@KevinChapmanTravel thank you for getting back to me and clearing that up

  • @JacobDunnivan
    @JacobDunnivan 4 місяці тому

    🎉

  • @barbarafowler6842
    @barbarafowler6842 4 місяці тому

    Couldn't you have taken your mobility scooter, make it easier

  • @scholesysscaleschematics2445
    @scholesysscaleschematics2445 4 місяці тому

    Ovaltine > Horlicks

  • @anardi7112
    @anardi7112 4 місяці тому

    pre-liked, pre-commented #engagement

  • @colinjohnpack3105
    @colinjohnpack3105 2 місяці тому

    You talk to mutch just tell us the important thing not all the crap and woflull on and on and on

    • @KevinChapmanTravel
      @KevinChapmanTravel  2 місяці тому +1

      Maybe ask whoever is forcing you to watch to put something else on?

  • @lucygale336
    @lucygale336 4 місяці тому

    Wow 👌 OK I've never been on a cruise 🛳 but looks OK to be fair

  • @avislivingston8946
    @avislivingston8946 4 місяці тому

    Hello why did you not have assistance on board Anna could have had a wheelchair for her mobility hope this helps 🛳️

    • @KevinChapmanTravel
      @KevinChapmanTravel  4 місяці тому +1

      Because we didn't know what was available. We filled in the assistance forms honestly before the cruise, and they moved us to an accessible room but didn't offer anything else.

  • @avonleanz
    @avonleanz 4 місяці тому

    Have you looked at getting portable chapters machines? We took one on a recent Mediterranean cruise and it was fantastic. Powered by an oversized powerbank. Also great on long distance planes.