Voyage to the Caribbean (UK roundtrip)

35 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Ventura

Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Bridgetown (Barbados), Martinique (Fort de France), Santa Lucia (Castries), Kralendijk (Bonaire), Willemstad (Curacao), Roseau (Dominica), Guadeloupe (
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Cruise Voyage to the Caribbean (UK roundtrip)

35 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Ventura

from £2,299 Price per person

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Southampton
Day 2-3-4 at sea
Day 5 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Day 6-7-8-9-10-11 at sea
Day 12 Bridgetown (Barbados)
Day 13 Martinique (Fort de France)
Day 14 Santa Lucia (Castries)
Day 15 at sea
Day 16 Kralendijk (Bonaire)
Day 17 Willemstad (Curacao)
Day 18 at sea
Day 19 Roseau (Dominica)
Day 20 Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre)
Day 21 Antigua (St. John's)
Day 22 St. Kitts (Basseterre)
Day 23 at sea
Day 24 Tortola (Virgin Islands)
Day 25 St. Martin (Philipsburg)
Day 26-27-28-29-30-31 at sea
Day 32 Praia da Vitoria (Azores)
Day 33-34-35 at sea
Day 36 Southampton
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Voyage to the Caribbean (UK roundtrip)

35 nights Cruise on Ventura. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Bridgetown (Barbados), Martinique (Fort de France), Santa Lucia (Castries), Kralendijk (Bonaire), Willemstad (Curacao), Roseau (Dominica), Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre), Antigua (St. John's), St. Kitts (Basseterre), Tortola (Virgin Islands), St. Martin (Philipsburg), Praia da Vitoria (Azores), ending in Southampton.

Voyage to the Caribbean (UK roundtrip) Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises
Voyage to the Caribbean (UK roundtrip) Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises

Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.

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Bridgetown (Barbados)

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city acts as an important financial, informatics, convention centre, and cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean region. Bridgetown´s centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city´s early development. At the heart of Bridgetown is the Careenage and Constitution River.This body of water provides the city with direct access from medium sized yachts or small craft boats. Although moderately shallow, the Careenage slices Bridgetown into two parts. During the rainy season the Constitution River flows into the Careenage area and acts as an outflow for water from the islands interior storm drainage network. Flowing into the Carlisle Bay on the southwest coast of the island, the Careenage can be observed as a marina for boaters entering or exiting the inner basin located directly in front of the Parliament buildings of Barbados. In the centre lies the main street of Bridgetown which is Broad Street which runs directly through the centre of the city. Broad Street passes the Parliament Buildings and serves as the centre of city´s shopping area.

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Martinique (Fort de France)

Nowadays, Fort-de-France is the capital of Martinique which is located in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean with a background of green mountains... It is picturesque city, with it's french side very pronunced, ideal to go gift shopping, or going for lunch to a terrace of a small cafe. There is also a Central Park, with the gardens full of flowers and fountains, he historic Fort of St. Luis, the Cathedral and the Library. In the island you can find buildings such as the Paul Gaugin Memorial, the Museum of the Empress Josephine, Napoleons wife and the Museum of Art of Shells. The tourists that are hiking fans can climb the Bare Mountain.

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Santa Lucia (Castries)

Volcanic island, located at the south east of the Caribbean. Surrounded by hills, its large, safe harbor at the head of a wide bay is a constant hive of activity. Castries is a major port of call for cruise ships, that dock at Pointe Seraphine. The islands population is around 140.000, the mayority are catholic africans. The oficial language is english although they also speak a french dialect (french patois). the capital and principal port is Castries. Its economy is based on agriculture, some industry and a growing tourism, and has good internal communications networks and airports. The island was discovered by the Spanish in 1500 and in 1660 a permanent French colonywas established, its control was contested between French and English until 1814 passed into British hands. The island gained independence within the Commonwealth in 1979.

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Kralendijk (Bonaire)

Located in the Southern Caribbean and part of the Dutch Antilles, Kralendijk is the capital and principal port of Bonaire. Visitors are treated to crystal clear waters, golden beaches and surrounded by 20km of stunning coral reefs the island is a hugely popular destination for snorkling and scuba diving as well as windsurfing, wakeboarding and other watersports. The town with its main street, known as Kaya Grandi, and its promenade along the waterfront play host to several shops, bars and restaurants

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Willemstad (Curacao)

Curaçao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. The Country of Curaçao which includes the main island plus the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao ("Little Curaçao"), is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving can be reached without a boat. The southern coast has calm waters and therefore the majority of diving locations. The coastline of Curaçao also features bays and inlets, where boats are moored. Some of the coral reefs are affected by tourism. Porto Marie Beach is experimenting with artificial coral reefs in order to improve the reef's condition. Hundreds of artificial coral blocks that have been placed are now home to a large array of tropical fish.

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Roseau (Dominica)

It is the capital of Dominica and the eldest and most important city. Roseau is the principal touristic centre of the country. The city has beaches of black sand, volcanic origin, as one of the main touristic attractions. The religious buildings more representative are the temple of the anglican church of St. Georges. The catholic Cathedral of Roseau. Near the city you can find termal fountains. Some other tourist attractives are the scuba diving in Champagne Beach, where you can feel bubbling of the marine waters.Another natural attraction , the Titou Gorge, also in the Roseau Valley, it is located 5 miles northeast of Roseau, in laudat. It is a natural swimming pool on the base of a waterfall and covered by vegetation. Anather waterfall, the Emerald pool, is located about 8 miles from Roseau. it is a cascade 39ft long with an easy access natural pool.

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Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre)

Guadeloupe mixes the best of France, a fully modern infrastructure and fantastic food, with a local culture. It’s two main islands look like the wings of a butterfly and are joined together by a mangrove swamp. Grande-Terre, the eastern wing of the island, has a string of beach towns that offer visitors a variety of fun in the sun. From beach bars to long stretches of beautiful sand and azure water. Basse-Terre, the western wing, is home to the national park, crowned by La Soufrière volcano. Hiking trails and a Jacques Cousteau underwater reserve offer adventure for those who want it. South of the butterfly-shaped ‘mainland’ of Guadeloupe are a number of small archipelagos that give a taste of Guadeloupe’s yesteryear.

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Antigua (St. John's)

The Lesser Antilles (also known as the Caribbees) are a long, partly volcanic island arc in the Caribbean Sea. Most of its islands form the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, with the remainder located in the southern Caribbean just north of South America. The Lesser Antilles and the Greater Antilles compose the (or the Caribbean in its narrowest definition), which together with the Lucayan Archipielago comprise the West Indies.The islands of the Lesser Antilles are divided into three groups. The two main groups are the Windward Islands in the south and the Leeward Islands in the north. The third group is the Leeward Antilles in the west. These consist of the Dutch ABC islands just off the coast of Venezuela, plus a group of Venezuelan islands.

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St. Kitts (Basseterre)

Basse Terre is the Capital city of Guadeloupe, an overseas region and department of France located in the Lesser Antilles.The city of Basse-Terre is located on Basse Terre Island, the western half of Guadeloupe. Although it is the administrative capital of Guadeloupe, Basse-Terre is only the second largest city in Guadeloupe. ContentsBasse Terre lies at a transitional point between a tropical rainforest climate and a tropical monsoon climate.In town is the Cathedralof Saint Pierre et Saint Paul, a 19th century building which has a notable grey stone highlighted by white statues; many other colonial buildings; La place du Champ d´Arbaud, the main square and Le Jardin Pichon, the park adjoining to the south & the Zoological and Botanical Park lies on a 1,500 foot hilltop garden on the banks of La Rivière-aux-Herbes. This is a reserve of the plants and animals of Guadeloupe.

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Tortola (Virgin Islands)

Tortola is the biggest and most important of the Virgin Islands. Stands out for its huge and stunning beaches, commerces, restaurants and the particular charms of Road Town which is the capital.

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St. Martin (Philipsburg)

Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Sint Maarten. The town is situated on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. The island is located around 240 kilometers east of Puerto Rico. It's great importance is that it an international commercial port. St. Maarten has suffered in recent years a strong population growth due to the strong development of tourism. The leading immigration of Haitian, French and Dominican descents.

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Praia da Vitoria (Azores)

This unspoilt and wild island is the third largest island in the Azores archipelago. With many picturesque towns, churches, springs, caverns, lakes and pastures, it brings peace to anyone that has the privilege to visit. Praia da Vitoria, with a sheltered natural harbour and a modern marina, was named after the Battle of Praia Bay when the Miguelists were defeated on the beach by Portuguese loyalist troops in 1829.Visit the naturally formed volcanic caves (Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal) on the interior of the island. There are many natural rock pools in place of beaches of coastal towns. Visit Biscoitos and enjoy swimming between lava rocks.Visit in Angra do Heroismo, a medieval Castle (Castelo de São João Batista) where great batlles were fought, between the portuguese and the spanish.

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Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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The ship: Ventura

Ventura Bars
Ventura Theatre
Ventura
Ventura

Ventura is a family-friendly ship that everyone will love. You'll find 12 places to eat, including 3 main restaurants, a wine bar, a fine dining restaurant by Marco Pierre White, and a dedicated family restaurant you'll surely find very handy. You'll also find 16 places to drink, fantastic children's clubs, a lavish theatre and a tranquil spa. So no one will before, that is for sure!

Ventura ship offers many fantastic features for you to enjoy while cruising the ocean. A double-deck theatre with full production shows that is also used as a cinema, 2 lounges for cabaret, tributes, comedy and dancing shows, Metropolis, an amazing bar with a panoramic video wall brought to life by different city skylines. This ships also offers great sports facilities, an equipped gym and spa, a large sports court and 4 pools. Her signature restaurant is The White Room by Marco Pierre White, but she also has 11 more restaurants for you to be delighted, including a tapas bar and restaurant, a stunning Asian restaurant. Thiis very family-friendly ship has also a fantastic children's clubs and a play area for under 2's where Noddy and Mr. Bump are regular visitors. 

Inaugurated 2008
Tonnage 116017 tn.
Occupancy 3078
Crew 1205
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 3:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 38:1
Number of decks 14
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What's included onboard?

Service Charges Included. Tipping isn't required on board - good service, good value and good times are all part and parcel of your P&O Cruises holiday.

Lunch and dinner in their main restaurants 

Cabin accommodation, TV, radio, hairdryer, refrigerator and more.  

Fully equipped gym, sauna and steam rooms, where available

A choice of swimming pools and whirlpool spas

Full use of the sports court for football, deck tennis, basketball and more

Entertainment day and night

Afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and pastries

Meals and snacks in the buffet restaurants, daytime grills and pizzerias

What's not included?

Medical care

Local taxes(some destinations may impose local taxes).

Telephone calls, faxes, internet access (where applicable), emails and selected services through your Interactive TV

Select Dining restaurants (a cover charge applies)

Purchases in the on board shops

A range of health and beauty treatments and facilities

Shore excursions

Drinks in your cabin.

Coffee and drinks in the bars and restaurants

Your benefits & more

  • 5% OFF Family Cabins!
    5% OFF Family Cabins!

    5% Discount on all cabins occupied by 3, 4, or more passengers (children or adults) on cruises sailing any date now! Discount will be applied to the final price of your selected Cruise. Save a quote to view your exclusive discount. Some special reduced prices are excluded from this offer or have a discount on only the Cruise Fare only. The discount will be indicated on your booking. Call +44 (0) 20 3636 9656 or Book Online. The offer ends 24th of November 2024.

  • Pay in 3 installments!
    Pay in 3 installments!

    Take advantage of payment in 3 installments without fees for maximum flexibility with Klarna 3 interest-free instalments

  • 10% Off Drink Package Fare

    Book an applicable Select Price or Early Saver holiday of 5 nights or more departing before 28 March 2026 and receive a 10% discount off Classic drinks packages when purchased at the time of booking. 10% discount compared to on-board price. Classic drinks packages must be purchased by all adult guests sharing a cabin. Guests aged 17 and under travelling with one adult will be charged for a Classic drinks package but will receive a Refresh package, which is a variation of the standard drinks package terms. Offers are combinable with current on-board spending money promotion.

  • TIPS INCL.

    Service Charges Included - good service, good value and good times are all part and parcel of your P&O Cruises holiday -

  • ONBOARD CREDIT*

    Free Onboard Credit amount will be indicated with the final Cruise price. Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on-board shops, bars, photo gallery, and on restaurants, spa and shore excursions booked on board. Applicable to Selected fares and cruises. Offer is not applicable to Early Saver or other promotional prices and cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. On many cruises you may select Free Coach Transfers to/from airport or Free Parking instead of Free Onboard Credit

  • Extra Onboard Credit!

    Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive extra on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on-board shops, bars, photo and art galleries, and on restaurants, spa, internet packages and shore experiences booked on board. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins on cruises under 7 nights. The amount varies by cabin, cruise duration and date. Applicable to the first two guests in a cabin only on new Select Price bookings made by 9 December 2024 on selected cabin grades on applicable departures 7 September 2024 to 31 October 2026 and is additional to the P&O Cruises Select Price benefit of on-board spending money/car parking/return coach travel (choice of benefit dependent on cruise type, duration and time of booking; car parking is subject to availability).

    On-board spending money can only be spent whilst on board. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins on cruises under 7 nights, Inside cabins on World Cruises, Classic Southern Hemisphere Journeys and Exotic fly-cruises, Early Savers or other promotional prices. It cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative

  • Parking option

    If you choose the Select fare with Parking included, your booking includes complimentary car parking in Southampton. In order to secure your space please contact Cruise & Passenger Services Ltd on 0345 071 3939 or via www.cruiseparking.co.uk. Bookings can be made 72 hours after making your cruise booking, and must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to your departure date, failure to do so will result in the complimentary space being forfeited.

  • Transfers Option

    If you choose the Select fare with Return coach transfers, your booking includes complimentary return coach transfers from selected UK departure points to and from our Southampton cruise terminal, in order to book your seats please contact Cruise Connect on 0344 3388690. Coach bookings can be made 48 hours after your cruise booking, and must be made a minimum of 35 days prior to your departure date. All seats and departure points are subject to availability and applies to all passengers within a cabin.

What you need to know

Disability & Care Requirements

If you or your travelling companions require an accessible cabin, or in the unlikely event of an emergency on board would require assistance to be able to get to your assigned assembly point, please call us on +44(0) 20 3626 9656 to secure your booking. //

Guests who are unable to get to their muster stations independently (which could be down several flights of stairs because, in an emergency, lifts will not be available) due to a disability, health or mental capacity must be pre-registered for assistance to ensure we have sufficient support. Failure to provide this information could result in you being denied boarding at your own expense. If you do require assistance, using the below statements please advise us of the level of assistance required. *Someone to guide and steady me on the stairs (one-to-one assistance). For anyone bringing a mobility aid, such as a walking stick or walker, this is a recommended minimum requirement. *I'm unable to use stairs (I require an emergency evacuation chair). For anyone who is a full /part-time wheelchair or mobility scooter user, this is a mandatory requirement.

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