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 ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: ESVGOCurrently on: Spain And Portugal, 14 Nights (14 nights) — En route to VGO — last stop LIS
18.6 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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Itineraries & Sailings
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Next: Nov 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, A Coruna, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain +3 more
Next: Dec 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Feb 26, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain +2 more
Next: Mar 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain +2 more
Next: Nov 17, 2026
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Next: Oct 17, 2026
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Next: May 22, 2027
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Next: Jun 12, 2027
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Next: Sep 5, 2026
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Next: Oct 2, 2027
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Next: Oct 24, 2026
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Next: May 1, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain +3 more
Next: Oct 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Sep 18, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Sep 12, 2026
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Apr 3, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: May 8, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Jun 26, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Jul 17, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Aug 7, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Sep 4, 2027
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Oct 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Mar 1, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Oct 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain +3 more
Next: Jan 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain +2 more
Next: Jan 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Apr 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Dec 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Southampton, England, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain +4 more
Next: Feb 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Jul 31, 2027
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Next: Sep 26, 2026
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Next: Jul 10, 2027
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