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Ventura
17 Night Central
Mediterranean
Southampton Return N222

Ship: Ventura
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  08 September 2012
Duration: 17 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Valencia, Messina, Cephalonia, Dubrovnik, Venice, Korcula, Corfu, Gibraltar, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
08/09/2012 Southampton - -
12/09/2012 Valencia - -
14/09/2012 Messina - -
15/09/2012 Cefalonia - -
16/09/2012 Dubrovnik - -
17/09/2012 Venice - -
18/09/2012 Korcula - -
19/09/2012 Corfu - -
22/09/2012 Gibratar - -
25/09/2012 Southampton - -

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

 

Cabin Pricing

* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges and Fuel Charges (if applicable).
* All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on 08 September 2012. Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

For unlisted cabin category prices please contact your Cruiseco Travel Agent or Cruiseco Concierge.

Please contact us for details of latest on board credits (if available).

Prices are subject to change without notice and offer may be withdrawn at any time.

Gratuities not included. Please pay on board

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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

Messina

Messina's astrological clock is as much a man-made masterpiece as the road leading to Taormina, which canitlevers out of the rocky cliff face and stands on impossibly tall pylons. Leave it to the Italians to design a road that's both a thrill-ride and a feat of engineering!

Country - Sicily, Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Mt Etna, Tindari Ruins, Taomina

Dubrovnik

On the beautiful Adriatic coast sits the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, where medieval ramparts encircle a tight maze of narrow streets and ornate stone buildings. The walls, completed in the 13th century, have a circumference of more than a mile and a half, and along with the Old City, have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Rector's Palace, Cavtat, Old City

Venice

Breathe in the romance and Italian exuberance of this spellbinding city. Explore its mysterious and watery streets. Take a gondola ride to truly appreciate the atmosphere and architecture of the city. Sip a cappuccino in St. Mark’s Square or ride across the lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. From the Gothic arches of the Doges Palace to the intricate façade of St. Marks Cathedral, a day in Venice is bound to enchant you.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Piazza San Marco, The Grand Canal, Murano and Burano

Korcula

Korcula Island is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic sea. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in this part of Croatia. The majority of inhabitants live off tourism and agriculture (vines, olive-trees, vegetables and citrus fruits).

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Corfu

One of lushest of the Greek Isles, Corfu is rimmed by dramatic blue waters and topped with tranquil hillside villages. A collection of quaint cafes in the town of Corfu and the island's secluded coves and sandy beaches could only be found in the Greek Isles.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 3kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Paleokastritsa, Palace of Achilleion, Monastey of the Virgin Mary

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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Cruise line info

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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