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Ventura
14 Night Western
Mediterranean
Southampton Return N212

Ship: Ventura
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures: 
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Cadiz, Barcelona, Villefranche Sur Mer, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Rome, Civitavecchia, Alicante, Gibraltar, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
20/05/2012 Southampton - -
23/05/2012 Cadiz - -
25/05/2012 Barcelona - -
26/05/2012 Villefranche - -
27/05/2012 Florence/Pisa (Livorno) - -
28/05/2012 Rome (Civitavecchia) - -
30/05/2012 Alicante - -
31/05/2012 Gibraltar - -
03/06/2012 Southampton - -

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Barcelona

Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso

Villefranche Sur Mer

Villefrance-sur-Mer is a wonderfully French village offering its visitors a unique opportunity to experience everything French. Villefrance resides on a steep hill that surrounds a beautiful bay that the town resides upon. While walking can be steep at times, the walkways that traverse Villefranche's parks and old town are breathtaking.

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Beaches, Old Town

Livorno

The lovely seaport of Livorno serves as a gateway to the opulence and artistry of Florence and the quiet intimacy and history of Pisa. Florence, the jewel of the Renaissance, symbolizes the wealth and power of Italy's golden age more than any other city in Italy.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 33kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Leaning Tower of Pisa

Rome

Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.


Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano

Alicante

Alicante is one of the most well-known towns on the Costa Blanca. Situated between the mountains and the sea on Spain's coast, it owes its name to the white-sand beaches that stretch for miles. Alicante has an impressive harbor with a wide strolling esplanade, plenty of first-class shopping, popular beaches, and the region's famed paella.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Cathedral de San Nicolas, La Alcudia Archaelogical Site, Castillo de Santa Barbara

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British colony less than three-square miles in area, and one of the most renowned strategic military strong points in the world. Here you will find a mixture of ethnicity, with Spaniards, Moors, Arabs and British settlers making up the population. The famous Rock of Gibraltar is the reason why so many tourists flock to this part of the world

Country - Gibraltar
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 1kms
Currency - Gibraltar Pound (GIP)

Places of Interest
Rock of Gibraltar, Great Siege Tunnels, Ape's Den

 

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P & O Europe & World Voyages

P & O Europe & World Voyages

Holiday with P&O Cruises and you can choose an experience to suit you. Today’s holidays are all about choice and diversity. Which is why we offer three different styles of cruise experience across our fleet. This enables you to tailor your holiday to your lifestyle and wishes in terms of dining, ambience, entertainment and much more.

Choose a Contemporary & Innovative experience on board either Arcadia or Oceana and you will enjoy a thoroughly modern and flexible holiday. Aurora and Oriana offer an Original & Authentic cruise experience that combines a sense of history and refinement with every modern facility you could wish for. Artemis, the smallest ship in the fleet, offers a more Traditional & Intimate experience and is ideal if the romance and sense of camaraderie of a smaller ship is of particular appeal.

 

Ship info

Ventura

Ventura is a superliner designed to provide inspirational holidays for all ages, life on board Ventura will be exciting, spontaneous and full of surprises. All around modern, interactive and tactile art will fascinate and engage you. As you turn each corner you will discover something new, vibrant and often quite unexpected.


Dining

This ship has 8 restaurants

  • The White Room (Italian Cuisine)
  • East (Contemporary exotic) 
  • Bay Tree (Casual)
  • Saffron (Casual) 
  • The Beachouse (Casual)
  • Cinnamon (Casual)
  • Waterside (Casual)
  • Tazzine (Coffee Lounge)
  • 24-hour complimentary room service
     

Entertainment

  • Metropolis Lounge 
  • The Red Bar 
  • Havana Nightclub 
  • Ramblas Wine and Tapas Bar
  • The Exchange Bar
  • Breakers Bar
  • Terrace Bar
  • Beachcomber Pool Bar
  • Laguna Bar
  • Fortunes Casino

Onboard Activities

  • Salon
  • Oasis Spa 
  • Cirque Ventura 
  • Arena Theatre
  • Tamarind Club
  • Beachcomber Pool
  • Laguna Pool
  • Endless Pool
  • Terrace Pool
  • Gymnasium
  • The Gallery Art Centre
  • Cyb@Centre
  • Tumblers Nursery
  • Toybox Childrens club
  • Jumping Jacks Childrens Club
  • The Den Childrens area
  • Decibels Childrens area

 

Ship Details

Country of registry Bermuda
Port of registry Hamilton
Entered service April 2008
Named by Dame Helen Mirren
Gross Tonnage 115,000
Length overall 290m (951ft)
Breadth 36m (118ft)
Draught 8.3m (27ft)
Service speed 22 knots
Crew 1,226
Regular passenger capacity 3,078
Maximum passenger capacity 3,574
Passenger decks 15
Passenger cabins 1,539

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