Absolutely breathtaking

Ventura Cruise Review to Scandinavia

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Ventura

Norwegian Fjords

Sail date: August 16, 2019

Ship: Ventura

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Magical week in Norway, we only got a little sunshine but it didn't matter. The scenery was stunning, sailing the Fjords and at port. The luxurious ship and friendly staff made us feel special and the entertainment is top class, we will definetly go again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Fast and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Friendly staff, couldn't help enough, clean welcoming environment. Excellent food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Tried a fitness dance activity, great fun, very relaxed.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The Headliner stage shows on ventura are the best I've seen. The entertainment is top notch in the theatre, and the Havana bar shows some great comedy and tribute acts.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff were always very keen to help, always smiling from the waiting staff to the crew it really felt like they wanted our holiday to be the best ever. Our room steward got us extra milk for our tea and always made a point of saying hello when we passed. The waiters were so polite, we felt like royalty.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was spotless. I like the layout. Its a shame they don't have a dedicated cinema or dance floor like the Britania but it's a beautifully kept vessel and films are now shown in the Havana bar area. Toilets and restaurant areas were always clean and tidy.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Lovely cabin! Not too big or small, always a spotless and relaxing place to chill. Had a large balcony, great if you have kids or like to sunbathe.

Ports of call

Stavanger, Norway

3 out of 5
Wet! We arrived on a Sunday, it was quiet. Interesting, but didn't stay out too long.

Flam

5 out of 5
Small beautiful town. There's a land train and excursions available near the museum. Recommend the train but but tickets online before you travel, its cheaper.

Olden, Norway

5 out of 5
The town isn't much to see, but grab a tour bus to the briksnal glacier from the office by the Dock, it's some of the most beautiful postcard scenery you ever saw. The walk to the glacier is well worth it.

Bergen, Norway

4 out of 5
Nice town. More built up. Try the hop on hop off tour bus with the fenicular ticket included, you get in the fast track cue and the views are breathtaking.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy and quick.
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