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Overview
Ventura is the perfect choice for families with a great range of facilities including Cirque Ventura circus school and the Rock School as well as dedicated children's clubs suitable for all ages from tots to teens. There's a huge choice of restaurants including a Spanish tapas, and lots of bars and lounges with live music, comedians and tribute acts to keep you entertained.
Ship Fast Facts
| Ship size: | Large Resort Ship |
| Gross tonnage: | 115,000 |
| Aimed at: | Families and couples |
| Length: | 290m (951ft) |
| Beam (width): | 36m (118ft) |
| Cabins: | 1,546 |
| Passengers: | 3,078 double occupancy (3,574 maximum occupancy) |
| Crew: | 1,226 |
Entertainment
There's rarely a quiet moment on board Ventura but ultimately you can choose to do as little or as much as you like. Sun-worshippers will be in their element around one of the many pools and the sports court is perfect for those who want to stay active. At night there's something to keep everyone entertained, with West-End style shows in the Arena theatre, live comedy in the Tamarind Club, dancing in Havana's show lounge, and live music in the Metropolis bar to name a few.
Trivia
Did you know that Ventura is the first cruise ship to feature a Rock School? Popular with teenagers, the Rock School teaches them how to rock out on guitar and drums, and then at the end of the cruise they can show off what they've learnt.Children's Facilities
Kids of all ages will be in their element on board Ventura, and probably won't want to ever leave. The Reef is the dedicated children's area which is split in to various age groups aged 2 to 17, and each offers a wide variety of activities suited to that age. Ventura also introduced the first circus school at sea, teaching juggling and acrobatics Most of the clubs stay open until at least midnight, with some extending until 2am during peak school holidays, so either way parents can enjoy the evening entertainment safe in the knowledge the children are being looked after.Health and Fitness
The Oasis Spa on board Ventura has an extensive range of facilities and treatments so you are bound to leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. There are several large treatment rooms all with ocean views offering a variety of traditional and modern treatments. In the thermal suite you'll find steam rooms and saunas, as well as whirlpools and an endless pool. The vast gym has the very latest equipment, and there is also an aerobics area for fitness classes.Facilities
Dining10 Restaurants- Spanish tapas - Buffet - Italian - Asian fusion - Al fresco grill & pizzeria | Entertainment12 bars including- The Exchange - The Red Bar Theatre Children's area Casino Show Lounge | RelaxationOasis spaThermal Suite Salon 6 Whirlpools 4 Swimming pools | FitnessGymSports courts Fitness classes Golf nets | OtherDuty-free shopsCinema Library Art gallery Internet cafe |
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Ventura has an incredible choice of restaurants to choose from, from buffet style to formal fixed seating, so there's something for everyone. The White Room is perfect for a special occasion or celebration, and the casual dining in the Beach House buffet restaurant is great for families.
Main Dining
Bay Tree - Fixed Seating Dining
The Bay Tree restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and has fixed seating dining with waiter service. Breakfast is usually served between 7.30am - 9am and dinner is served over two sittings at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. The same table is reserved at dinner for the duration of the cruise.Saffron - Fixed Seating Dining
The Saffron restaurant has fixed seating dining with waiter service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is normally available between 7.30am - 9am and lunch is served between 12.15pm - 1.45pm. Dinner is served over two sittings at either 6.30pm or 8.30pm and the same table is reserved at dinner for the duration of the cruise.Cinnamon - Freedom Dining
The Cinnamon restaurant offers Freedom Dining with waiter service for dinner. The restaurant is open between 6pm - 9.30pm so you can simply turn up and ask to be seated at a time to suit you. If there are no tables available you will given a pager that will tell you when your table is ready. You can dine at a different table each night.Signature Dining
The White Room - Speciality Italian Restaurant
The White Room was created by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White and features his unique take on some classic Italian dishes. It's open for lunch and dinner and carries a cover charge of approx £12.50 per person for lunch and £20 per person for dinner. A reservation will need to be made in advance to dine here.East - Speciality Oriental Restaurant
East is an Asian Fusion restaurant that features various dishes from South and East Asia with an oriental twist. It's open for lunch and dinner and carries a cover charge of approx £10 per person for lunch and £15 per person for dinner. As it's a speciality restaurant, a reservation will need to be made in advance to dine here.Ramblas - Speciality Tapas Restaurant
Ramblas is a spanish tapas restaurant and is designed to make you feel as if you are in lively Las Ramblas in Barcelona. It's open from 11am - 11pm and the cover charge starts from £2.50 for 3 different types of tapas or £5 for a 3 course meal. It's advisable to reserve your table here as it is very popular.Alternative Dining
The Beach House - Self-service buffet
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Beach House is great for casual dining. As it's self-service, you can eat as little or as much as you like. In the evening, it becomes an American diner with waiter service but still has the casual feel with no fixed times or seating.The Waterside - Self-service buffet
Like its neighbour The Beach House, this casual restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also offers afternoon tea and snacks, a children's tea, and late night snacks until 6am so it is open virtually 24 hours a day.Frankie's Grill and Pizzeria - Casual pool-side dining
Inspired by Frankie Dettori and good friend Marco Pierre White, this casual eatery is open from lunchtime throughout the afternoon, offering grilled food such as chicken and burgers as well as ice cream and soft drinks. As it's by the poolside, no fixed seating is needed.Tazzine - Coffee shop
A casual coffee shop open from 8am - midnight and has various types of tea and speciality coffee as well as delicious cakes, pastries and other treats.Ventura Cabins
- Cabin Amenities
All cabins have the following amenities as standard:
- Cabin steward service daily
- Air conditioning
- Vanity or writing desk and chair
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- TV
- Radio and telephone
- Refrigerator and safe
- Wardrobe and storage space
- Daily shipboard newspaper
- 24-hour room service
Approx. 160 square feet.
Inside Cabin
What's included
- Two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed (except when upper berths in use)
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Interactive TV system
Extras
- Luxury pamper pack
- Mineral water on arrival
Approx. 164 square feet
Outside Cabin (Obstructed View)
View
Obstructed View cabins will have a lifeboat, tender or safety equipment blocking the view from the windowWhat's included
- Two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed (except when upper berths in use)
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Picture window
- Interactive TV system
Extras
- Luxury pamper pack
- Mineral water on arrival
