Ventura 
Cruise Line:
P&O
Tonnage:
116,017
Year Built:
2008
Passengers:
4,800
Crew:
Not Available
Cabins:
1,550
Decks:
14
Dining Options Onboard The Ventura
Bay Tree (Main Dining Room, Formal Dining)
Breakfast, Dinner
The largest of the main dining rooms located on deck 6, with seating for 596 guests.
Bay Tree restaurant offers breakfast from 8am to 9.30am each day and Club Dining in the evening.
Club dining (where passengers eat at the same time and same table each evening) is open at 6.30pm for the first seating and 8.30pm for the second seating.
Menu choices for all of the three main dining rooms are the same and comprise of a choice from 3 starters, 2 soup, 5 main courses (including a "From the Grill" option), 3 desserts and a cheeseboard and coffee.
A childrens menu is also available with items such as chicken nuggets, sausages or omelettes, vegetables, chips, and desserts including ice cream, cookies and brownies.
Alternatively restaurant staff can provide smaller portions of the adult menu and amend items to suit as well.
Bay Tree also occasionally serves special themed afternoon teas such as chocoholics afternoon tea.
Bay Tree restaurant offers breakfast from 8am to 9.30am each day and Club Dining in the evening.
Club dining (where passengers eat at the same time and same table each evening) is open at 6.30pm for the first seating and 8.30pm for the second seating.
Menu choices for all of the three main dining rooms are the same and comprise of a choice from 3 starters, 2 soup, 5 main courses (including a "From the Grill" option), 3 desserts and a cheeseboard and coffee.
A childrens menu is also available with items such as chicken nuggets, sausages or omelettes, vegetables, chips, and desserts including ice cream, cookies and brownies.
Alternatively restaurant staff can provide smaller portions of the adult menu and amend items to suit as well.
Bay Tree also occasionally serves special themed afternoon teas such as chocoholics afternoon tea.
Saffron (Main Dining Room)
Select Dining Venue
Breakfast, Dinner
Saffron, located on deck 6 with seating for 528 guests, is open for breakfast (8am to 9.30am), afternoon tea on select days (4pm - 4.45pm), and Club Dining.
Club dining (where passengers eat at the same time and same table each evening) is open at 6.30pm for the first seating and 8.30pm for the second seating.
Menu choices for all of the three main dining rooms are the same and comprise of a choice from 3 starters, 2 soup, 5 main courses (including a "From the Grill" option), 3 desserts and a cheeseboard and coffee.
A childrens menu is also available with items such as chicken nuggets, sausages or omelettes, vegetables, chips, and desserts including ice cream, cookies and brownies.
Alternatively restaurant staff can provide smaller portions of the adult menu and amend items to suit as well.
Club dining (where passengers eat at the same time and same table each evening) is open at 6.30pm for the first seating and 8.30pm for the second seating.
Menu choices for all of the three main dining rooms are the same and comprise of a choice from 3 starters, 2 soup, 5 main courses (including a "From the Grill" option), 3 desserts and a cheeseboard and coffee.
A childrens menu is also available with items such as chicken nuggets, sausages or omelettes, vegetables, chips, and desserts including ice cream, cookies and brownies.
Alternatively restaurant staff can provide smaller portions of the adult menu and amend items to suit as well.
Cinnamon (Main Dining Room, Flexible Dining)
Dinner
The ship's third main dining room, Cinnamon, located on deck 5, is an evening venue (open from 6 - 9.30 p.m.) for Freedom dining (which allows guests to dine when they want with no fixed seating).
Menu choices for all of the three main dining rooms are the same and comprise of a choice from 3 starters, 2 soup, 5 main courses (including a "From the Grill" option), 3 desserts and a cheeseboard and coffee.
A childrens menu is also available with items such as chicken nuggets, sausages or omelettes, vegetables, chips, and desserts including ice cream, cookies and brownies.
Alternatively restaurant staff can provide smaller portions of the adult menu and amend items to suit as well.
Cinnamon is capable of accommodating 528 people.
Menu choices for all of the three main dining rooms are the same and comprise of a choice from 3 starters, 2 soup, 5 main courses (including a "From the Grill" option), 3 desserts and a cheeseboard and coffee.
A childrens menu is also available with items such as chicken nuggets, sausages or omelettes, vegetables, chips, and desserts including ice cream, cookies and brownies.
Alternatively restaurant staff can provide smaller portions of the adult menu and amend items to suit as well.
Cinnamon is capable of accommodating 528 people.
Frankie's Pizza and Ice Cream (Italian, Ice Cream Bar)
Lunch, Dinner
Frankie's, located between the Beachcomber pool and the Laguna pool on deck 15, serves pizza slices and ice cream for dessert.
Open from 11am to 6pm, ice cream costs £2.50 whilst the pizza slices are complimentary.
Open from 11am to 6pm, ice cream costs £2.50 whilst the pizza slices are complimentary.
The White Room (Marco Pierre White Celebrity Restaurant, Italian)
Select Dining Venue (From £12.50 to £35 Cover Charge)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The White Room, located on deck 17, offers fine dining with waiter service inspired by Marco Pierre White. It can accommodate up to 182 guests and reservations are recommended. The restaurant also has some outdoor seating enabling guests to enjoy al fresco dining under the stars.
Open from 6pm to 10pm, the Italian style menu consists of First Plate, Second Plate, Desserts, Coffee and Chocolates.
Menu samples include Crab linguini with Chilli or Cream of Celeriac Soup with Porcini Mushrooms for First Plate choices, Spaghetti of Lobster Americano, Asparagus Risotto or Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust for second plate and Mascarpone Creme Brulee or Tiramisu for dessert.
Cover Charges vary depending upon the cruise length.
We have provided full details here.
(Due to high demand a £5.00 cancellation charge is applicable unless reservations are cancelled at least 12hrs prior to dining).
The White Room is also open for complimentary breakfast for passengers in Top Suites only.
Open from 6pm to 10pm, the Italian style menu consists of First Plate, Second Plate, Desserts, Coffee and Chocolates.
Menu samples include Crab linguini with Chilli or Cream of Celeriac Soup with Porcini Mushrooms for First Plate choices, Spaghetti of Lobster Americano, Asparagus Risotto or Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust for second plate and Mascarpone Creme Brulee or Tiramisu for dessert.
Cover Charges vary depending upon the cruise length.
We have provided full details here.
(Due to high demand a £5.00 cancellation charge is applicable unless reservations are cancelled at least 12hrs prior to dining).
The White Room is also open for complimentary breakfast for passengers in Top Suites only.
East (Asian)
Select Dining Venue (Between £15 & £25 Adults, £7.50 & £12.50 Children Cover Charge)
Dinner
Open from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and with seating for up to 138 guests, East is Ventura's Asian Fine Dining restaurant offering a fusion of Asian style dishes tailored to the British Palate.
The menu comprises of a choice of Starters, Main Course and Dessert.
Choices include dishes such as Tandoori Chicken or Roasted Duck Miso Broth for starters, Lime Steamed Red Snapper with Crab Noodles or Thai Spiced Chicken for Main and Mango and Lemongrass Panna Cotta Trifle or Dark Chocolate and Macadamia Nut tart for dessert.
Reservations are recommended for this select dining room and cover charges apply which vary depending upon the length of the cruise as follows:-
8 Days Cruise - Adults £15, Children £7.50
3-7 Days Cruise - Adults £20, Children £10
1-2 Day Cruise - Adults £25, Children £12.50
Some days East also offers samples of the cuisine to try from noon to 2.30pm at lunch for £2.50 per person.
The menu comprises of a choice of Starters, Main Course and Dessert.
Choices include dishes such as Tandoori Chicken or Roasted Duck Miso Broth for starters, Lime Steamed Red Snapper with Crab Noodles or Thai Spiced Chicken for Main and Mango and Lemongrass Panna Cotta Trifle or Dark Chocolate and Macadamia Nut tart for dessert.
Reservations are recommended for this select dining room and cover charges apply which vary depending upon the length of the cruise as follows:-
8 Days Cruise - Adults £15, Children £7.50
3-7 Days Cruise - Adults £20, Children £10
1-2 Day Cruise - Adults £25, Children £12.50
Some days East also offers samples of the cuisine to try from noon to 2.30pm at lunch for £2.50 per person.
Frankies Grill (Burger Bar)
Frankies Grill, located poolside on deck 15 by the Laguna Pool, serves a selection of hotdogs, burgers and fries.
Occasionally, dependant upon the cruise, it also opens for a late night deck buffet.
Occasionally, dependant upon the cruise, it also opens for a late night deck buffet.
The Glasshouse (Olly Smith Celebrity Restaurant)
£5.25 to £7.50
Lunch, Dinner
Ramblas on the promenade deck (7) was replaced by the Glasshouse during Ventura's multi-million pound refurbishment in 2013.
Featuring an Enomatic wine systems, passengers can buy premium wines by the glass selected by wine expert Olly Smith.
Guests can also enjoy a range of food with a selection of small and large plates available for lunch and dinner (charges apply).
The menu comprises of a range of dining options from small plates of food at £4.95 for three dishes (such as Rillette of Ham and Sage, Salt and Pepper Tempura King Prawns or Hummus) and larges plates comprising of prime steaks served with hand cut chips (priced from £4.50 to £7.50) to individual dishes including Fish and Chips (£4.95) and Speciality Burgers (£4.95). Desserts cost £2.75 and include Lemon Cheesecake and Chocolate Tart.
Featuring an Enomatic wine systems, passengers can buy premium wines by the glass selected by wine expert Olly Smith.
Guests can also enjoy a range of food with a selection of small and large plates available for lunch and dinner (charges apply).
The menu comprises of a range of dining options from small plates of food at £4.95 for three dishes (such as Rillette of Ham and Sage, Salt and Pepper Tempura King Prawns or Hummus) and larges plates comprising of prime steaks served with hand cut chips (priced from £4.50 to £7.50) to individual dishes including Fish and Chips (£4.95) and Speciality Burgers (£4.95). Desserts cost £2.75 and include Lemon Cheesecake and Chocolate Tart.
The Beach House
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Beach House, located on the lido deck, offers casual self service dining during the day with seating for up to 324 guests. Designed as a family food court restaurant, high chairs, children's cutlery and bibs are all available for guests convenience.
Open for early buffet breakfast from 6am to 7am, full english breakfast from 7am to 10am and lunch from noon to 3pm, it re-opens as a casual waiter service bistro diner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm serving New York style food.
The evening menu offers starters such as spicy Buffalo wings or Caeser Salad, mains of Beach House ribs, sirloin steak, burgers, pasta and pizza and desserts including baked New York Cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake.
Whilst there is no cover charge to eat here, special items from The Beach House Grill such as Pan Fried Fillet of Beef, Surf'n'Turf and Fruits de Mer are additional charge ranging from £4.50 to £9.50.
Open for early buffet breakfast from 6am to 7am, full english breakfast from 7am to 10am and lunch from noon to 3pm, it re-opens as a casual waiter service bistro diner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm serving New York style food.
The evening menu offers starters such as spicy Buffalo wings or Caeser Salad, mains of Beach House ribs, sirloin steak, burgers, pasta and pizza and desserts including baked New York Cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake.
Whilst there is no cover charge to eat here, special items from The Beach House Grill such as Pan Fried Fillet of Beef, Surf'n'Turf and Fruits de Mer are additional charge ranging from £4.50 to £9.50.
Waterside (Self Service)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Waterside is Ventura's second casual self service restaurant, located on deck 15 (lido deck) with seating for up to 332 guests.
Open from 8am to noon serving a full english breakfast, lunch is served from noon to 2.30pm, afternoon tea (port side) from 3pm to 5pm, Noddy's Tea (starboard side) from 5pm to 6.30pm and buffet dinner (port side) from 6pm to 9.30pm.
It is also open from 9.30pm to 6am (starboard side) for late night snacks.
Waterside's buffet features changing themes from Asian, Mediterranean and Indian to Italian, British and seafood.
During Ventura's 2013 refit, a new enomatic wine system has been introduced at Waterside allowing guests to buy premium wines by the glass by purchasing a wine card on board.
Open from 8am to noon serving a full english breakfast, lunch is served from noon to 2.30pm, afternoon tea (port side) from 3pm to 5pm, Noddy's Tea (starboard side) from 5pm to 6.30pm and buffet dinner (port side) from 6pm to 9.30pm.
It is also open from 9.30pm to 6am (starboard side) for late night snacks.
Waterside's buffet features changing themes from Asian, Mediterranean and Indian to Italian, British and seafood.
During Ventura's 2013 refit, a new enomatic wine system has been introduced at Waterside allowing guests to buy premium wines by the glass by purchasing a wine card on board.
24 Hour Room Service
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
24 hour complimentary room service is available on Ventura although certain items on the menu to attract a small charge.
Breakfast can be ordered the night before using the card provided to hang on the cabin door. With a selection of half hourly slots begining at 7am and ending at 11am, passengers can choose from a selection of fruit juices, hot drinks, cereals, fruit compotes, continental options, freshly baked pastries and muffins.
Breakfast can be ordered the night before using the card provided to hang on the cabin door. With a selection of half hourly slots begining at 7am and ending at 11am, passengers can choose from a selection of fruit juices, hot drinks, cereals, fruit compotes, continental options, freshly baked pastries and muffins.
Balcony Dining
Breakfast, Dinner
Passengers can select to have a special champagne breakfast in bed with fresh pastries and fruit or dine al fresco on their balcony for a romantic evening meal with waiter service with select dishes from an exclusive menu designed by Marco Pierre White.
Charges apply (dinner is around £50 per person).
Charges apply (dinner is around £50 per person).