Cruise from Southampton (UK) with P&O Cruises aboard Ventura - the family friendly super liner.

With a history dating back to the 1830's, you could almost say that P&O invented cruising. Building on this heritage with a strong commitment to innovation, P&O Cruises is proud to hold the title of Britain's leading cruise line.

Aimed exclusively at the British market, you are guaranteed to feel at home wherever you may be in the World.

Ventura, along with Azura are the largest cruise ships ever designed and built for the British market. She is the embodiment of generous space, freedom and choice, distinctive luxury and style. Bespoke, chic, fun and imaginative, this family-friendly ship is an inspired choice. Opportunities for fun, range from a 3D cinema and digital Scalextric to bungee trampolining or stilt-walking at her circus school. While moments of relaxation are abound with a luxurious spa and an array of tempting bars, cafés and restaurants at every turn.

	Ventura    Rating: Superior / 4 Star + Family-friendly large ship         Click below for other P&O Ships: Adonia Arcadia Aurora Azura Oceana Oriana Ventura	Ship Stats   Built 2008 Tonnage/Size 115000 - Large Total Passengers 3100/3600 (min/max) Total Crew 1200 Length 289.6 m (951.4 ft) Beam 36.0 m (118.1 ft) Sister Ships Azura Fellow Passengers? Mainly British passengers, with an emphasis on younger passengers during the Summer Season.  Currency Onboard £ GBP Tipping £3.10 per person per day will be automatically added to passengers accounts from April 2012 onwards.  No gratuity is added to beverages unlike some lines.

P&O Cruises | Ventura | 2012 | Cruises from Southampton

Best of British Design:
Built to inspire, Ventura leads the way in terms of design and innovation. Commissioning the very best British artists and designers, this stylish superliner unleashes the imagination and is a showcase for over 7,000 works of contemporary British art and features special cruises hosted by Tate Modern experts.
 

Dining with Marco Pierre White:
Dining experiences on board are enticing and varied. Passengers are able to enjoy anything from relaxed family meals in The Beach House to exclusive and romantic dining beneath the stars. Plus, with Marco Pierre White working so closely with our skilled chefs on board, the cuisine is first-class.

One of the most pleasurable parts of discovering new places and cultures is sampling the cuisine. On Ventura, passengers quite literally have a world of options as they glide from one destination to another. From The White Room, styled around the city hotels of Venice and Florence, to Pan-Pacific dishes in East, and sociable tapas in Ramblas, Ventura’s restaurants offer an array of options.

Tailored for families:
Ventura makes the perfect family holiday destination. In fact, her children’s clubs and facilities make her a little like a floating playground. Ventura’s Youth Crew help Mums and Dads to strike the balance between some quality family time and some well-earned moments to themselves. Imaginatively designed spaces and activities have children’s eyes lighting up at every turn. From the latest gaming consoles and a Rock School for teens to a ball pool and Noddy for little ones, Ventura ensures smiles all round.
 

Well being in waves:
Ventura’s luxurious spa offers an exclusive range of treatments to pamper, rejuvenate and revive, while her warming thermal suite soothes those tired legs after a day exploring ashore. An endless pool with a forceful jet to swim against provides an invigorating dip. There is an expansive gymnasium to help you stay active and toned, while a promenade deck combines great views with a gentle stroll or brisk walk. In fact, Ventura has everything you could need to feel truly revived and restored.

Highlights aboard Ventura:

• The White Room - Italian created by Marco Pierre White

• Frankie’s – grill, pizzeria and ice-cream parlour

• Ramblas – Spanish tapas

• East – Oriental restaurant

• Tazzine – café

• Metropolis with 20m plasma video wall

• Oasis Spa with endless pool and thermal suite

• 4 pools, 1 with skydome and 6 whirlpool spas

• Sports court & golf nets

• Havana show lounge

• The Red Bar

• The Tamarind Club for comedy and live music

• The Exchange (English pub)

• Fortunes casino

• Deck bars

• The Reef children's club
   

Other reasons to book Ventura with P&O Cruises:

• Food and entertainment geared to British tastes
• Tea and coffee making facilities in your cabin
• Drink prices most likely to match your local pub
• Most port shuttle buses are complimentary

P&O Cruises | Ventura | 2012 | Cruises from Southampton