Signature highlights
A two-tier Arena Theatre, Havana show lounge, Tamarind Club, pools, a retractable-roof pool area, sports facilities and a three-deck atrium are among Ventura’s principal features.
Ventura
Live Position ● 3 hours ago
Heading to: ESCADCurrently on: Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights (14 nights) — En route to CA1 — last stop LAN
11.5 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Ventura
Ventura is a family-friendly P&O Cruises ship launched in 2008 and built by Fincantieri in Italy. Its 1,547 cabins include balcony rooms, suites and family-oriented accommodation, while the ship offers multiple restaurants, pools, theatre and lounge entertainment, children’s activities, and extensive wellness facilities. Ventura is designed for a broad mix of British cruise travelers, combining traditional dining and entertainment with casual venues and family amenities. A refit completed in February 2026 refreshed several public areas and onboard facilities.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- P&O Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Bermuda
- Call sign
- ZCDT2
- IMO number
- 9333175
- MMSI
- 310562000
- Draft
- 8.3 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes included restaurants such as Bay Tree, Cinnamon, Saffron and Waterside Buffet, alongside specialty venues including Sindhu, Epicurean, The Glass House and The Beach House.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes theatre productions, live music, comedy, interactive shows, nightclub-style performances and daytime activities. Ventura’s principal entertainment venues include Arena Theatre, Havana and Tamarind Club.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers inside, sea-view and balcony cabins, plus suites and penthouse suites. P&O Cruises lists 1,547 passenger cabins in the ship’s Fincantieri specification.
For families
Ventura is marketed as family-friendly, with children’s menus and tea, age-specific children’s clubs, a night nursery, family activities, pools and a video-game arcade.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Oasis Spa and Salon provides treatments and grooming services, while The Retreat, a gym and fitness studio, and complimentary fitness classes support onboard wellbeing.
Accessibility
P&O Cruises states that most public areas are accessible and that all dining and bar venues are accessible. Ventura has accessible and partially adapted cabins, accessible routes and a pool hoist with chair.
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Next: Nov 29, 2026
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