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Ventura Cruise Review to Europe

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
Ventura

Atlantic Coast / Iberia

Sail date: July 14, 2019

Ship: Ventura

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: c424

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Lovely cruise but probably pick a different ship next time and go out of school holidays

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Arrived 1 1/2 hours early and got on with just a ten minute wait

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Cinnamon restaurant was good for freedom dining. The buffet was also good the only downside was the rude passengers pushing in.

Metropolis

5 out of 5

Lovely relaxing spot

Tamarind Club

4 out of 5

Comfortable

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Pools were too busy and entertainment during the day was poor.

Oasis Spa & Health Club

5 out of 5

Nails and massage excellent

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Headliners and comedian was good didn't see other acts

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Staff were excellent everywhere

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
After previously being on azura we were a bit disappointed with lay out. But was clean everywhere

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good position and stewards were as always excellent

Ship tip

Go out of school holidays way too busy for us

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Ports of call

Southampton (London), England

4 out of 5
No excursion
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Ijmuiden (Amsterdam)

4 out of 5
No excursion but city and Ann Frank museum excellent
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Bruges

5 out of 5
Loved this town easy to get there on train only 5 euros return. Beautiful boat trip. No excursion booked
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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

3 out of 5
Bit disappointed with Guernsey. Would have probably been better with an excursion. Tenders were ok but were thrown around a bit so not good for those who get sea sick
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very well organised
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2 Comments

Ray1963    5 years ago

We went on her last year and booked again for next year. We always sail when kids are at school. You didn't say why you wouldn't go on her again.
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anoceanlife    5 years ago

I never sail when schools out. What was wrong with the layout it's identical it's a sister ship
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