Ship Ventura, PO Cruises

Included in your fare, P&O's sumptuous restaurants deliver classic British favourites and exceptional gourmet dining with menus that change nightly.

For evening dining all ships P&O''s ships offer "Club Dining", which means dining at the same table, at the same time each evening, On Arcadia you can choose "Freedom Dining" instead wich enables you to dine in a dedicated main restaurant in the evening at the time you wish with whomever you wish.

In addition to the main restaurants, the ships offer smaller speciality restaurants at a modest cover charge, such as:

The White Room by Marco Pierre White: your portal to unique dining Marco style. This intimate dining room offers superb views out over the ship's wake and a terrace area for starlit al fresco meals. The menu is as impressive as the surroundings with dishes such as Grilled King Prawns with Herb and Garlic Butter and Roast Beef of Gressingham Duck with Marco Polo glaze.

East by Atul Kochhar: offering modern Asia cuisine served in elegant surroundings.

The Glass House by Olly Smith: provides a warm and welcoming space in which to relax awhile. Divine dishes such as Hampshire Lamb and Rosemary Handmade Sausages with Grain Mustard Mach and Prime North Atlantic Cod fillet in Cider Batter  completed with tasting notes compiled by wine expert Olly Smith.

Family holidays where children can discover new places, meet new friends or uncover a hidden talent, while you enjoy lazy days by the pool or a few romantic evenings for two.

The Reef is the supervised children's club with H2O for 13-17s; Scubas for 9-12s; Surfers for 5-8's and Splashers for 2-4 year olds.

A wide range of entertainment is offered day and evening, specifically designed to each age group.

Night nursery for the 5s and under available from 6pm to 2am. (times may vary).

P&O understands that the younger your family is, the more essentials you need to bring. If you choose a Southampton round-trip cruise there are no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring.

Children are welcome in all the restaurants, but P&O also offers a special children's tea every night featuring food that children enjoy plus healthy options, including fresh fruit and vegetarian dishes.

f you choose a Southampton round-trip cruise there are no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring as P&O understands that the younger your family is, the more essentials you need to bring.

P&O's daytime entertainment programme includes talks and interactive workshops, featuring subjects as diverse as history, nature, art, dance, gastronomy.

Sport fans needn't miss out as, satellite permitting, P&O shows the big events including football, rugby, formula 1, tennis and every four years, the World Cup.

And the perfume, jewellery and clothes shops will tempt you. You'll also find a range of daywear and holiday essentials from toothpaste to sunscreen and the perfect holiday read, many items available with savings off the UK high street.

Evenings on board P&O's ships are full of possibilities. After dinner the stages in the theatres play host to creative shows performed by a troupe of stringently auditioned and well rehearsed singers and dancers from their own Headliners Theatre Company.

You'll also find soloists under the show lounge spotlight, live bands in the bars and a DJ in the nightclub. You'll find sophisticated bars and lounges too for sparking conversation with your fellow travellers accompanied by the melodic sound of a pianist, and a casino in which to dice with Lady Luck.

Within these tranquil walls, you'll find soothing private treatment rooms where their friendly team of qualified therapists offer a heavenly menu of massages, scrubs and facials at competitive prices. If you're seeking the ultimate treat, Ventura has a thermal suite where your spa pass gives you access to delicious moments reclining on heated ceramic loungers and in the warmth of several steam rooms. Ventura's Spa area is home to an adults-only endless pool where you can even swim against the current for a workout.

Book a Ventura spa package and you can enjoy a number of benefits, including full day passes to the Retreat and the Thermal Suite, two luxurious treatments and passes to pilates, yoga and other fitness classes, among others. Package prices start from £200 pp and are only bookable before your cruise.

Oasis Salon: hair styling, colours, manicures, makeovers, men's grooming.

For a typical two week cruise there are normally four Black Tie evenings on board (this may vary). These evenings are the opportunity to wear glamorous evening wear including cocktail dresses, ballgowns or even smart trouser suits. For men, dinner jackets or tuxedos are the norm, but a dark lounge or business suit and tie can be worn as an alternative. Attire can be purchased on  board or hired pre-cruise (men only).

For a typical two week cruise there are normally six Evening Casual nights. Stylish resort or leisurewear is ideal, for example casual separates or dresser for ladies and open-neck polo shirts and casual trousers (not shorts) for men. A jacket and smart trouser can be worn but are not compulsory. Smart dark denim is also fine, but not trainers, football shirts or tracksuits.

We're not all the same. One person's idea of bliss may be lazing on a beach; another's maybe exploring a museum or swimming with turtles. That's why P&O Cruises offer a hole host of experiences, so there's something just right for you. Tours also range in duration, from a couple of hours to a full day. This way, you can make each day your own.