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Sue and Garry new cruise

by MaureenB » 02 Jun 2023, 12:47

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I've heard from a friend that Sue and Garry are posting reports on their latest cruise on another forum (I have a spy!! :lol: ). I was hoping that...

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Wednesday, 7 June 2023 - Lisbon
The weather forecast from the Captain was better than we had expected as we had been following the forecast all...

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Last post by Suekersh
07 Jun 2023, 18:21
All on board

by barney » 25 Jun 2022, 14:43
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We’re all on board Ventura for our ten nighter.
Easy journey last evening.
Stayed over.
Parking 4 cruises at 12.30
On Ventura at 13.00
Much quicker...

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When we first started cruising we sailed mainly with Princess and their shore excursion policy was that you could book the excursion before your...
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09 Jul 2022, 12:02
Ventura June cruise (Sue and Garry)

by Suekersh » 08 Jun 2022, 07:46
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Morning all
Had a nice suprise in my inbox this morning. Sue and Garry are onboard the Ventura.

Friday/ Saturday 3 & 4 June 2022 Boarding day

We...

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It was the case on Aurora !
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20 Jun 2022, 15:07
Ventura N215- 25/6/2022

by Grundlefosse » 20 May 2022, 15:23

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I joined this community forum to get some information on Ventura. The last forum post was dated 2020. I hoped to get something a bit more up to date....

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Some of those big fenders can hold a ship 2mts off the quayside.

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Last post by Ray B
07 Jun 2022, 10:42
Smurfie All At Sea

by david63 » 12 Feb 2020, 10:18
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Preamble

Well here we are about to set off on our longest cruise to date – all of 35 nights.

This is in fact a replacement cruise for one we were...

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Rain? We are building an ark!
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Last post by GillD46
22 Feb 2020, 10:35
N914 - Second Week

by MicheleW » 20 Jun 2019, 21:09

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9th June – Monacao – Birthday!
Another beautiful sunny day. Sat on the balcony with a lovely and opened my cards and the couple of presents I’d...

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They did give some out automatically - other times they asked you if you wanted one or not. I will certainly be asking for one every time now....

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Last post by MicheleW
25 Jun 2019, 13:49
N914 - Birthday cruise

by MicheleW » 19 Jun 2019, 13:04

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Have recently returned from my birthday cruise on Ventura 2-16 June and had a great time.

As it was a special birthday, we booked a Suite as soon as...

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Enjoying your review. Looking forward to your next post.

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Last post by cruisin_duo
20 Jun 2019, 10:06
Ventura N833

by barney » 24 Nov 2018, 15:53

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A brief review on our very recent cruise on Ventura. 11 nights. Med.

The regulars on here may recall that we didn't intend to take a holiday this...

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:lol: Foxy !! - We also have our own cabin knock !

To follow on from Lynda's point about the alcohol, we didn't hand in when we bought a couple of...

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Last post by barney
27 Nov 2018, 10:22
Smurfie Live from N729

by david63 » 28 Oct 2017, 21:58
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Preamble

This cruise was not planned – it came about mainly due to having to “abort” our cruise earlier in the year on Adonia.

We chose this...

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Could be your new profile pic ?

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Last post by qbman1
16 Nov 2017, 11:59
N701 Canaries Cruise 2nd-18th January 2017

by CaroleF » 04 Jan 2017, 11:53
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Our first time on Ventura, after being on Azura several times. This is also the first time we've had two cruises in quick succession which means we...

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What an eventful time you had Carole, but I am glad that all was well, apart from the poor passenger that lost her life.

Hopefully your recovery...
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22 Jan 2017, 13:38
N603 Review.

by towny44 » 07 Mar 2016, 15:26

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Somewhat later than I had planned and quite long but hopefully of interest to some of you.

Review of Caribbean roundtrip cruise on Ventura Jan –...

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Thanks for your review.

That woman in the lift - some people really do beggar belief!

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Last post by Gill W
20 Mar 2016, 16:00
N530 - second half

by MicheleW » 04 Nov 2015, 10:08

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Sunday 18th – Valencia

Our first visit to this port and after breakfast in the MDR we took the shuttle (payable for non-select passengers) to the...

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Yes, allatc, forgot to mention the Britannia sailaway. Our cabin was on the port side and we were on our balcony as Britannia 'reversed out' past us....

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Last post by MicheleW
08 Nov 2015, 10:04
N530

by MicheleW » 03 Nov 2015, 14:53

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N530
Having returned aboard via the crew entrance and it being such a beautiful day and we decided to have a swim -couldn’t believe it was 12th...

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And good to know that you're still just as generous as ever with your casino donations. :lol:
Absolutely - keep the prices low for the rests of us....

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Last post by qbman1
05 Nov 2015, 12:48
N529 - The Weekender

by MicheleW » 30 Oct 2015, 22:43

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Tried to keep this short.......and failed miserably!

Saturday 10th October
At last the day had arrived and having dropped the dogs off and loaded up...

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Very well thanks, OBF.

Rest of the cruise to follow soon........

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Last post by MicheleW
31 Oct 2015, 23:02
Countdown to Melsea's Ventura Adventures....1

by melsea » 09 Oct 2015, 18:45

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Countdown to Melsea's Ventura Adventures....

Our up and coming cruise to the Canaries is fast approaching with just 21 sleeps to go. A couple of...

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I also have a spread sheet with my cruise clothes and accessories. It makes packing so much easier.
We always get excited for each cruise no matter...

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Last post by Suekersh
10 Oct 2015, 08:39
Genoa to Barbados

by Kenmo1 » 11 Nov 2014, 16:30
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Because of Ken's travel insurance costs we have stuck to Europe for the last few cruises but I recently read about Holiday Extras Insurance on...

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Some valid points on there Maureen. Maybe we were better off in fixed dinning but we have done freedom twice before on Ventura and can only remember...
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Last post by SueandPhil
14 Nov 2014, 22:17
Fly cruise N418C 3rd-17th Sept

by Lollie » 20 Sep 2014, 07:14

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Well, this is my third and final attempt to post a cruise report, somewhat stupidly I did not realise that I lost the first one posting straight to...

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Wednesday 10th full day in Venice... up and off the ship early, so weird hearing disembarkation announcements for homeward bound flights in the...

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Last post by Lollie
28 Sep 2014, 11:59
N404A Ventura in the Caribbean

by JenniC » 02 Mar 2014, 20:28

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Saturday February 15th - En-Route to Barbados with Thomas Cook
Up at 5am and a very easy transfer from our hotel and quick check-in. Good job I had...

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Thanks Jenni and welcome back to you and not forgetting Jan. :wave:

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Last post by oldbluefox
02 Mar 2014, 21:00
N403A

by Kaziebelle » 28 Feb 2014, 22:00

Just a quick note to say thankyou to everyone who helped me at the port on our return to Barbados after the cruise when unfortunately I collapsed...

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Last post by Kaziebelle
28 Feb 2014, 22:00
Ventura N325 to the Canaries

by Suekersh » 12 Oct 2013, 17:44

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Hi all, I kept a diary on our recent cruise using the Day One App for the I pad. Report follows for anyone interested.

We travelled down as far as...

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Just catching up with your report Sue, very interesting to read about the differences in dress code between Ventura and Azura. I love the sound of...

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Last post by Belle53
22 Oct 2013, 08:27
Report on my cruise N319 Ventura to the Canaries

by Jan Rosser » 18 Aug 2013, 23:32

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At last getting around to report on my recent cruise to the Canaries on Ventura with my son and family. They are the reason this is late - two days...

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Great review. I bet the girls loved dressing up in their pretty dresses.

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Last post by arcadialover
13 Oct 2013, 08:07
Our 2011 October cruise to the Med on Ventura

by Orpheus » 07 Aug 2013, 21:26

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Short video (15mins) of our 2011 October cruise to the Med on Ventura

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Hope you enjoy it Ken it was just a point and shoot Samsung camera (WB 600) edited with freebie software. This is the public edit. 8-)

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Last post by Orpheus
08 Aug 2013, 10:08
Ventura N316 review

by MicheleW » 03 Jul 2013, 16:02

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I was travelling with my mum and godmother on this weekender and thanks to a small windfall my Mum had earlier this year, she had treated us to a...

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Just caught up with this. I see you haven't lost your touch....... good report as usual. I was just thinking about asking how many shoes, when I got...

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Last post by jay-ell71
25 Jul 2013, 07:32
A view of Ventura post refit

by Holiday Planner » 19 May 2013, 17:08

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I have found this review on another site from someone who has just been on Ventura having been on her a few weeks before the refit. I was interested...

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I'm sure you'll have a great time Janis. We've been on both Ventura and Azura and liked them both. In some ways the changes seem to be making Ventura...

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Last post by Holiday Planner
19 May 2013, 20:07
Ventura in the Caribbean - Jenni's final report

by JenniC » 15 Feb 2013, 14:06
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Monday 11th to Friday 15th February, St. Kitts, Dominica and Tortola.
Spent whole dayin St. Kitts at South Friars beach? Since our last visit, they...

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Sue - which image number?
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Last post by JenniC
24 Feb 2013, 20:03

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