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Ventura Dining

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Southampton to Zeebrugge

The Weekender
12 - 14 September 2008

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Ventura's Funnel

Ventura & About Decks

Ventura at Zeebrugge

Ventura at Zeebrugge - Part 1; Bow & Forward 13 September 2008

Ventura at Zeebrugge

Ventura at Zeebrugge - Part 2; Stern & Aft 13 September 2008

Ventura Promenade

The Promenade - One can walk all the way around but have to go up a deck for the forward section around the bow; nice views 12 - 14 September 2008

Ventura's Funnel

The upside down G-String and Pipework of Ventura's Funnel 12 - 14 September 2008

Ventura's aft terraces

Ventura's aft terraces with The Terrace Pool, Terrace Bar, Paddling Pool and White Room outdoor area 12 - 14 September 2008

Ventura Laguna Pool,

Views around the upper outside deck areas aboard Ventura. squashed together plastic loungers, Oasis Pool, Laguna Pool, Breakers Bar, Sports Court, Golf Nets, Balcony views 12 - 14 September 2008

Cirque Ventura

Cirque Ventura - Cirque Deck aft of the funnel. A circus 'school' and bungee trampolines 12 - 14 September 2008

Beachcomber Pool - Ventura

Beachcomber Pool - Ventura Midship Lido Deck with skydome over. The Beachcomber Bar - 13 September 2008

Ventura's Upper Deck night

Around Ventura's Upper Deck areas at night & Laguna Pool, with a peek into the Gymnasium - 12 September 2008

from ventura's cam fire tug on arrival southampton

Some webcam grabs taken from various cams, ashore, from other vessels and her own of Ventura during her delivery voyage, maiden arrival at Southampton 6 April 2008

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Interiors

P&O's VENTURA's Atrium

P&O's VENTURA's Atrium spans 3 decks, Panama [5] Tazzine, Chapter One, Explorers, Cyb@centre, Fiji [6] Shops, Reception, Promenade [7] The Red Bary, Eternity - see individual decks 12 - 14 September 2008

AD Mini Suite L106 - VENTURA

AD Mini Suite L106 - VENTURA, port fwd Lido deck. A suite? Well it had Butler service 12 - 14 September 2008

Artwork - Ventura

Various Hallways, Stairwells, Signage, Artwork and sculptures around Ventura. Also a handful of photos down on Deck 4 outside the Medical Center [sic]. 12 - 14 September 2008

Teens 'n Noddy ventura

Teens 'n Noddy - Ventura Just a few photos of the Teen's area Decibels, through to Jumping Jacks, Toybox, The Den & Noddy Aft Sun Deck 12 - 14 September 2008

Metropolis Bar - Ventura

Metropolis Bar - Ventura Sky Deck aft; an observation lounge during the say [and empty], jazz bar at night 13 September 2008

Panama Deck [5] & Fiji Deck [6]

Art Gallery - Ventura

Art Gallery - Ventura Whitewall Galleries Panama Deck [5] - Fwd of Atrium 13 September 2008

Chapter One [Library]  ventura

Chapter One [Library] & Explorers [Shore Excursions & Future Cruise Sales] Panama Deck [5] - Starboard of Atrium 13 September 2008

Cyb@centre - Ventura

Cyb@centre - Ventura Panama Deck [5] Midships Stb 13 September 2008

 Peninsular Room  ventura

The Peninsular Room [Boardroom] - Ventura Fiji Deck [6] Fwd 13 September 2008

Fortunes Casino - Ventura

The Exchange & Fortunes Casino - Ventura The Exchange [Port]; Urban styled bar [Sports Bar] with model train & Fortunes Casino [Stb] - Ventura Fiji Deck [6] Midships 13 September 2008

Arena Theatre ventura

Arena Theatre - Ventura The 785 seat theatre spans 2 decks - Fiji Deck [6] & Promenade Deck [7] Fwd 13 September 2008

Promenade Deck [7]

The Tamarind Club - Ventura

The Tamarind Club - Ventura A venue for comedy acts, live music & movies Promenade Deck [7] Midships 13 September 2008

Havana  ventura

Havana - Ventura Cuban themed nightclub Promenade Deck [7] Aft The Scalextric is in here, but I didn't notice at the time, so no photos.13 September 2008

Photo Gallery - Ventura

Photo Gallery - Ventura Not quite so wide a space when the photos are on display, but no blockage. The cruise video can be watched in one corner Promenade Deck [7] - Starboard Aft 13 September 2008

The Red Bar - Ventura

The Red Bar - Ventura Cocktails with Marco Pierre White Canapés Promenade Deck [7] Port Midships 13 September 2008

Ventura Dining

Ventura Ramblas, Wine & Tapas Bar

Ramblas, Wine & Tapas Bar - Ventura Select Dining - Cover charge applies. Promenade Deck [7] Port Midships 13 September 2008

Cinnamon Restaurant - Ventura

Cinnamon Restaurant - Ventura One of the 3 main dining rooms reserved for Freedom Dining in evenings. Panama Deck [5] Midships Similar to the Saffron Restaurant, slightly different décor 13 Sept 2008

Saffron Restaurant - Ventura

Saffron Restaurant - Ventura One of the3 main dining rooms offering breakfast, lunch & Club Dining in evening. Fiji Deck [6] Midships Similar to the Cinnamon Restaurant , slightly different décor 13 Sept 2008

East [Asian fushion]

East [Asian fushion] - Ventura Select Dining - Cover charge, amount depends on length of cruise. Promenade Deck [7] Port Midships Lovely decor, super waitresses, food OK, very limited menu 13 September 2008

Ventura Tazzine

Tazzine - Ventura Coffee Lounge - Chocolates, cakes & speciality coffee [for a fee] Panama Deck [5] - Atrium, Port Midships13 September 2008

Ventura Bay Tree Restaurant

Bay Tree Restaurant - Ventura The largest of the three main dining rooms offering Club Dining in evenings Fiji Deck [6] Aft similar in décor to the other main dining rooms. Everything is a bit 'samey' 13 Sept 2008

Ventura The Waterside

The Waterside - Buffet area aft Lido Deck incorporating The Beach House. Typical buffet, very busy & sometimes a table not to be found. Nautical maps on tables more interesting than the food 13 Sept 2008

Ventura The White Room

The White Room - Ventura Marco Pierre White's Restaurant & Outdoor area. Cover charge - Sports Deck Aft 13 September 2008

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Other Ships & Ferries Spotted

Southampton 12 & 14 September 2008

CARIBBEAN HIGHWAY

Southampton Ships on Sailaway 17:00; HURST POINT, EDDYSTONE, BALU C, INDEPENDENCE II, CARIBBEAN HIGHWAY, SAND SERIN, DOUGLAS MCWILLIAM, RED FALCON 12 Sept 2008

HANS SCHOLL

Fawley Tankers - 17:30; BRO JUPITER, HANS SCHOLL, NAFTILOS AN, STOLT TEAL, AMORE MIO II, VEDREY KATTEGATT, ASPERITY, TENAX, PHENIX, APEX 12 September 2008

ST. FAITH

Views of the Solent, Isle of Wight & other Shipping ps WAVERLEY, FASTCAT-SHANKLIN, AXEL MAERSK, ST. FAITH, HOVERCRAFT GH2142 Solent Express 12 September 2008

Oriana

Oriana berthed at QEII Terminal Southampton .. from Hythe Marina 10.00 14 September 2008

Undine

Sunrise over Southampton Water .. from aboard Ventura 06:00 onwards; a beautiful misty red sky. Other vessels spotted include Undine, Oriana, Hoegh Dublin, Red Osprey and Red Eagle 14 September 2008

PS WAVERLEY

PS WAVERLEY Departing Southampton 09:20 & alongside berth 104 in the dark 06:00 14 September 2008 In the mist with Ventura, in the sun behind Red Eagle, down Southampton Water back into mist - ghostly

Zeebrugge 13 September 2008

PRIDE OF BRUGES

PRIDE OF BRUGES, NORSTREAM, EUROPEAN TRADER & ANGLIAN WAY at Zeebrugge - 13 September 2008

YASMINE

Cobelfret ferries at Zeebrugge VICTORINE, CLEMENTINE and YASMINE - 13 September 2008

Undine

SIMAISMA arriving at Zeebrugge 09:30 - 13 September 2008

FESCO VITIM

Other Vessels at Zeebrugge MERKUR, BRUGGE, UNION PEARL, PINTA, TRIPOLI, FESCO VITIM [CMA CGM VOLGA], AUTOSUN, TRANSPINE, BOUZAS, Presto, F910, MORGENSTER Z-13 13 Sept 2008

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