Ventura

There are a whopping twelve places to dine on-board Ventura. The three main restaurants, Saffron, Cinnamon and Bay Tree offer a social ambience and exciting five-course menus. The Waterside buffet restaurant offers round-the-clock self-service dining. Poolside snacks suck as burgers, chicken and chips are available from the Poolside Grill, or stop for a slice of freshly-made pizza from the Poolside Pizzeria. Afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, cakes and scones is served each day and round-the-clock room service is also complimentary. For a small cover charge, guests can dine in one of the speciality restaurants such as The Epicurean, Sindhu, The Glass House or The Beach House.

There’s a range of accommodation to choose from on-board Ventura, ranging from inside cabin to cabins with windows or balconies to luxury suites. Whatever your budget, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy home comforts such as a TV, fridge and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. A personal steward will be on -hand to assist with anything you require.

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to swimming pools on-board Ventura, with six to choose from, one of which is exclusively for adults and two of which are for children. The Oasis pool has a current which you can swim against, and the Beechcomber pool has a retractable roof so is ideal to use in any weather. There are also six Whirlpool spas. Active types can play sports including football, basketball, tennis, table tennis, golf and darts, whilst those looking to relax can head to the spa, library, art gallery or browse the on-board boutiques. Children will love the age-specific kids’ clubs which have everything needed to keep them having fun all day long.

Ventura has a stunning two-deck theatre which hosts West End-style shows as well as showing films on the big screen and hosting guest speakers on the stage. The Tamarind Club is a great venue for live music and comedy as well as enrichment talks and port lectures. Havana is a Cuban-themed night club where you can also enjoy cabaret or partake in a spot of karaoke. Kids can enjoy their own bumper entertainment programme which includes supervised discos and movie nights whilst adults can have fun on their own in the casino.