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
Ventura is a 3,078-guest P&O Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 79 upcoming departures across 43 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting dedicated children’s and teen facilities
✓ Couples seeking varied included and speciality dining
✓ Travellers who enjoy traditional theatre and live entertainment
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Ventura at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 82%
A large ship at 116,017 gross tons — #100 of 565 ships we track. 38 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting dedicated children’s and teen facilities
- Couples seeking varied included and speciality dining
- Travellers who enjoy traditional theatre and live entertainment
- Active passengers using sports courts, pools and fitness facilities
- Solo travellers needing dedicated single cabins
Think twice if you want
- Travellers wanting a ship built around nightlife and clubs
- Guests seeking an adults-only cruise throughout
- Passengers wanting extensive balcony space in every accommodation type
- Travellers preferring a small ship with minimal walking distances
- Guests seeking an all-inclusive drinks and Wi-Fi experience
Live Position ● 24 minutes ago
Heading to: La CorunaCurrently on: Spain And France, 7 Nights (7 nights) — En route to La Coruna, Spain — last stop Southampton, UK
Southampton, UK
→ La Coruna, Spain
→ Gijon, Spain
→ Santander, Spain
→ La Rochelle, France
→ Southampton, UK
12.0 knots
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 (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- ZCDT2
- IMO number
- 9333175
- MMSI
- 310562000
- Draft
- 8.3 m
Onboard Experience
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 19 · Sky Deck
Sports Court Golf NetsDeck 18 · Ocean Deck
MetropolisDeck 17 · Sports Deck
The Retreat EpicureanDeck 16 · Sun Deck
The Oasis Spa and Salon The Gym and Fitness Studio The Reef Breakers Bar SeaScreen Plunge PoolDeck 15 · Lido Deck
Laguna Pool and Bar Frankie's Frankie's Grill Beachcomber Pool and Bar Waterside The Beach House Suite Balcony Sea view Part obstructed view InsideDeck 14 · Riviera Deck
Terrace Pool Terrace Bar Suite Balcony InsideDeck 12 · A Deck
Penthouse Suite Balcony InsideDeck 11 · B Deck
Balcony InsideDeck 10 · C Deck
Suite Balcony InsideDeck 9 · D Deck
Suite Superior Deluxe Balcony Balcony InsideDeck 8 · E Deck
Suite Superior Deluxe Balcony Balcony Sea view Part obstructed view Obstructed view InsideDeck 7 · Prom Deck
Arena Theatre The Glass House The Red Bar The Tamarind Club Sindhu Havana Show Lounge Ventura AtriumG
P · P Deck
F · F Deck
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PenthouseCode A1; aft-facing penthouse suites. | Suite | 2 | 410 sq ft | 180 sq ft | 4 | 12 |
| SuiteCodes B2, B4, B5 and BE; BE family suites accommodate up to five guests. | Suite | 24 | 330 sq ft | 165 sq ft | 5 | 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 |
| Superior Deluxe BalconyCodes DA, DB, DD and DE; larger balcony accommodation. | Balcony | 178 | 275 sq ft | 45 sq ft | 4 | 8, 9 |
| BalconyCodes HA, HB, HC, HD, HE and HF. | Balcony | 675 | 165 sq ft | 45 sq ft | 4 | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 |
Dining, bars & venues
19 included 6 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Cinnamon Restaurant
Included
A main dining restaurant offering flexible dining.
Saffron Restaurant
Included
A forward main dining restaurant with fixed-seating service.
Bay Tree Restaurant
Included
An aft main dining restaurant with club dining.
Waterside
Included
The ship's buffet restaurant serving casual meals throughout the day.
The Beach House
Varies
A casual restaurant serving included dishes and selected extra-charge items.
Sindhu
Extra cost
An Indian and wider South Asian speciality restaurant.
The Glass House
Extra cost
A wine-led restaurant serving small plates and speciality dishes.
Epicurean
Extra cost
A speciality restaurant offering formal dinner service and afternoon tea on selected days.
Frankie's
Included
A poolside outlet serving pizza and ice cream.
Frankie's Grill
Included
A poolside grill serving casual fast food.
Bars & lounges
Tazzine
Varies
A coffee and drinks venue that operates as a bar in the evening.
The Exchange
Varies
A pub-style sports bar with live entertainment and televised sport.
The Red Bar
Varies
A cocktail and pre-dinner drinks bar with piano entertainment.
Breakers Bar
Varies
A sports bar on the open deck near the entertainment and family facilities.
History & sister ships
- 2008Entered service, built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
- 2013A dry-dock refurbishment added single cabins, introduced The Glass House and Sindhu, created The Retreat, and converted the former internet café into a library.
- 2018Public areas, cabins, restaurants, bars and shops were refreshed, including upgrades to the Arena Theatre, Waterside, The Beach House, Havana and The Tamarind Club.
- 2026A major refit refreshed cabins, restaurants, bars and entertainment areas, including new atrium flooring and dance-floor work, reupholstered theatre seating, updated open-deck bars and further spa and retail improvements.
Where Ventura sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 29, 2026
2 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 1, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 31, 2027
3 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Feb 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 43 itineraries and their departure dates
- Amsterdam, 4 Nights 13 Nov 2026, 8 Feb 2027, 8 Jun 2027, 21 Aug 2027
- Belgium And France, 4 Nights 29 Nov 2026, 16 Dec 2027
- Belgium And Netherlands, 4 Nights 1 Aug 2028
- Belgium And Netherlands, 5 Nights 11 Dec 2027
- Belgium, 3 Nights 27 Feb 2028
- Belgium, 3 Nights 31 Mar 2027, 22 Jan 2028, 15 Mar 2028
- Christmas And New Year Canary Islands, 14 Nights 21 Dec 2026
- Christmas Northern European City Escape, 7 Nights 24 Dec 2027
- Eastern Mediterranean Discovery, 21 Nights 26 Feb 2027
- France 8 Feb 2028
- France, 4 Nights 20 Dec 2027, 27 Jun 2028
- Mediterranean - Spain France And Italy, 14 Nights 2 Sep 2028
- Mediterranean Islands, 14 Nights 30 Sep 2028
- New Year Northern Europe And Scandinavia, 8 Nights 31 Dec 2027
- Northern Europe And Scandinavia 12 Feb 2028, 18 Mar 2028
- Northern Europe And Scandinavia, 7 Nights 4 Dec 2027
- Northern European City Escape, 7 Nights 25 Mar 2028
- Northern European City Escape, 7 Nights 19 Feb 2028
- Portugal And Canary Islands, 12 Nights 17 Nov 2026, 19 Mar 2027
- Rotterdam, 4 Nights 26 Feb 2028
- Spain And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 6 Nov 2027
- Spain And France, 7 Nights 18 Jan 2027
- Spain And France, 7 Nights 6 May 2028, 15 Jul 2028, 26 Aug 2028
- Spain And France, 7 Nights 17 Oct 2026, 22 May 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 19 Jun 2027
- Spain And Portugal 22 Jul 2028
- Spain And Portugal, 10 Nights 29 May 2027
- Spain And Portugal, 7 Nights 23 Oct 2027, 15 Apr 2028, 27 May 2028, 5 Aug 2028
- Spain France And Portugal, 10 Nights 25 Aug 2027, 17 Jun 2028
- Spain France And Portugal, 7 Nights 24 Oct 2026
- Spain France And Portugal, 7 Nights 1 May 2027, 2 Oct 2027
- Spain Madeira And Canary Islands, 13 Nights 31 Oct 2026
- Spain Madeira And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 18 Sep 2027
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 4 Jan 2027
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 25 Jan 2027
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 17 Apr 2027
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 20 Nov 2027
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 8 Jan 2028, 1 Mar 2028
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 3 Apr 2027, 8 May 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 17 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 4 Sep 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 1 Apr 2028, 22 Apr 2028, 13 May 2028, 3 Jun 2028, 1 Jul 2028, 12 Aug 2028, 16 Sep 2028, 14 Oct 2028, 28 Oct 2028
- Spain Portugal And Canary Islands, 14 Nights 25 Jan 2028
- Spain Portugal And Cape Verde Discovery, 18 Nights 3 Dec 2026
- Spain Portugal Canary Islands And Morocco, 14 Nights 12 Feb 2027
- Spain, 7 Nights 10 Jul 2027, 31 Jul 2027
- Spain, 7 Nights 30 Oct 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Ventura FAQ
What flag does Ventura sail under?
Ventura is registered in Bermuda.
How many passengers does Ventura hold?
Ventura carries about 3,078 guests with roughly 1,205 crew.
How old is Ventura?
Ventura entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2026.
How big is Ventura?
At 116,017 gross tons and 290 m long, Ventura is a large ship — larger than 82% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Ventura?
P&O Cruises uses Evening Casual and Black Tie dress codes. On family-friendly cruises, the dress codes do not apply to children aged 17 and under.
Which dining venues are included on Ventura?
The main restaurants, Waterside buffet, poolside grills and standard offerings at The Beach House are included. Sindhu, The Glass House and Epicurean are speciality venues with additional charges.
Are gratuities included on Ventura?
Yes. P&O Cruises includes gratuities in the holiday price, so guests are not charged an automatic daily service fee.
Is Wi-Fi included on Ventura?
Guest Wi-Fi for using the onboard My Holiday service is complimentary. General internet access requires a Wi-Fi package or paid access, subject to satellite availability.
Does Ventura have accessible cabins and public areas?
Ventura has accessible cabins with features such as wider doorways, wet-room bathrooms and grab rails. Most public venues have level or ramped access, but mobility devices must be booked and approved for suitable accommodation.
What children’s facilities are available on Ventura?
The Reef provides age-specific facilities for nursery-age children, younger children, older children and teenagers. Ventura also has a children’s pool, sports facilities, family entertainment and a night nursery service.