Thanks for an interesting and thorough review.I have not yet travelled on Ventura but I am encouraged by the recent increase in good reviews.I notice the last dozen or so reviews have given high over all ratings. It looks like P&O are beginning to turn thigs around for Ventura

I have just arrived back from our holiday on the Ventura and must say it is a lovely ship some teething problems but I am sure that they will be sorted out over the coming year. Its a great family ship and must congratulate the staff for keeping up the activities for all ages I must say their where 590 children and teanagers and we only seen them when they were in the pools.or if we chose to watch their programs. The Bay Tree resturant could not be faulted but I do believe the self service area seemed has though there were the same sort of things day after day.Not a lot of variety but good food was always there for the eating. The crew did all they could for you but we did miss the Officers and captain walking around while we were at sea days which does happen on a regular basis on other ships also missing was the chocolate day and at the end of the holiday a troop through the dinning resturant with the ships cooks etc which was really missed has we could not show how we appreciated all the hard work.The Cabins were spacious and very well laid out.The entertainment was very mixed some we liked others we didnt we did miss the nightly Shows but the shows that was put on were fantastic the Venturer company were the best but once again the others was or didnt seem up to the standard that is normally on P&O a couple of the comedians was not very good but the speakers and other enterainment was good for the size of the ship. We were disapointed that we could not go into the exchange has we do have problem with the smoke but all other areas were open to us to go but would have liked to see some of the entertainment in there. I must say the cruise and the ship is very big and you will not get a personal service because of the amount of people that are on this ship but do feel for ourselves we like the smaller ships but must congratulate P&O for a great family ship.

I started to read this review and once I saw the line "The bad reviews which I have read on here were as expected unfounded and from people who just like to moan" I knew it would be a worthless review. I want to hear all sides to the story not just the good or even just the bad. When a reviewer just dismisses other reviews as a waste of time because she/he does not agree wih them, you know the writer is being a bit silly and the review is unlikely to be a worthwhile read. When the writer is also rude about other opinions, you know for sure it is time to ignore that poster and read the next review. Other reviewers, please note, we are looking for fair reviews not for you to be rude about those who do not share your view. This could have been a good review if it was not for the poor style of expression from the author.