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British actress Dame [[Helen Mirren]] officially christened ''Ventura'' and became the ship's Godmother, prior to her maiden cruise to the Mediterranean Sea.<ref name="CBR">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7349906.stm |title=Marines help Dame Helen name ship |date=Wednesday, 16 April 2008 | work=BBC News| accessdate=17 January 2010}}</ref> In a break with tradition, instead of Dame Helen simply pressing a button to send a cradled champagne bottle towards the ship, she commanded a team of [[Royal Marine Commando]]s to assist her in naming ''Ventura'' in a dramatic abseil.<ref name=statistics/> |
British actress Dame [[Helen Mirren]] officially christened ''Ventura'' and became the ship's Godmother, prior to her maiden cruise to the Mediterranean Sea.<ref name="CBR">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7349906.stm |title=Marines help Dame Helen name ship |date=Wednesday, 16 April 2008 | work=BBC News| accessdate=17 January 2010}}</ref> In a break with tradition, instead of Dame Helen simply pressing a button to send a cradled champagne bottle towards the ship, she commanded a team of [[Royal Marine Commando]]s to assist her in naming ''Ventura'' in a dramatic abseil.<ref name=statistics/> |
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==Art gallery== |
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P&O Cruises has partnered with art experts Tate Modern to host ‘Introduction to Modern Art’ special interest cruises to be held throughout the year. These cruises will be hosted by experts from Tate Modern and give passengers the opportunity to attend seminars, presentations and practical art classes on cruises throughout the year. |
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''Ventura'' features [[Pound sterling|GB£]]1 million in British contemporary art with 7,000 different pieces from 55 artists decorating the ship. |
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The three stairwells are a highlight of the art on board, with each stairwell created by a contemporary British artist to provide passengers with perceptual experiences and visual illusions. |
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* Paul Critchley is using more than 120 pieces of cut aluminium, which are covered with canvas and painted to create 24 multiple piece paintings of interiors, square globes, people, clothes, groups of objects. Paul’s works will adorn the aft stairwell and create ‘ten more exciting rooms for ''Ventura''”. |
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* Vanessa Ballard is creating 42 artworks from just under 90,000 digital photographs, which will be hung in the midships stairwell.<ref>{{cite web | author= | title=Vanessa Ballard | url=http://www.vanessaballard.com/site/Home.html | publisher=| year=2012 | accessdate=26 March 2012}}</ref> Each work will have a central form that is understandable from a distance, but as you move closer it becomes apparent the image is made up of many much smaller pictures. Vanessa will travel the globe in search of the pictures that will also provide myriad hidden clues. |
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* Johnny Bull occupies the forward stairwell with 42 lenticular works of art. This new technology means Johnny can create land and cityscapes in layers, featuring people from photographs of the places he has visited. Each image will be made from approximately 20 plastic lenses that create an illusion of depth and movement, much like a hologram. |
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== Decks and dining == |
== Decks and dining == |
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 Ventura in the Port of Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy
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| History | |
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| Name | Ventura |
| Owner | Carnival plc |
| Operator | P&O Cruises |
| Port of registry |  Bermuda |
| Builder | Fincantieri, Italy |
| Yard number | 6132, Monfalcone |
| Laid down | 29 August 2006 |
| Launched | 8 June 2007 |
| Christened | list error: <br /> list (help) 16 April 2008 by Dame Helen Mirren |
| Acquired | 31 March 2008 |
| Maiden voyage | 18 April 2008 |
| In service | April 2008 |
| Identification | list error: <br /> list (help) Call sign: ZCDT2 IMO number: 9333175 MMSI no.: 310562000 |
| Status | Operational |
| Notes | [1][2][3][4] |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Grand class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | list error: <br /> list (help) 116,017 GT 85,676 NT 8.400 DWT |
| Length | 291.4 m (956 ft) |
| Beam | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Draught | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Depth | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Decks | 19 (14 passenger decks) |
| Deck clearance | 27.55 m (90.4 ft) |
| Propulsion | 6 × Wärtsilä diesel engines |
| Speed | 21.7 knots |
| Capacity | list error: <br /> list (help) 3,192 passengers 3,597 berths |
| Notes | [2][4][5] |
MS Ventura is a Grand-class cruise ship of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Fincantieri at their shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. At 116,017 tonnes and 291.4 m (956 ft), Ventura is the largest of seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises, and one of the largest in Europe. She is the sister ship of MS Azura. She officially entered service with the company in April 2008 and was named by Helen Mirren.[5]Ventura underwent a refit at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, by Graeme Shand during March and April 2013, re-entered service on 8 April 2013.
Overview
MS Ventura is owned by Carnival UK and operated by P&O Cruises. She entered service in April 2008, and is one of the largest cruise ships built for the British market, at 116,017 tonnes. Ventura can accommodate 3,192 passengers, and has 1,550 cabins, of which about 60% possess private balconies.[6] It features fourteen public decks, eight restaurants, six boutiques, five pools (Endless pool, Beachcomber pool, Laguna pool, and the Terrace pool) and three show lounges, including the largest theatre on a British ship. Passengers are also able to walk to the very front of the ship to the bow, which is not possible on any other P&O ship except Azura.
The ship is intended to be family friendly, offering The Reef youth club, and appearances by the children's character Noddy.[7] The ship includes outdoor children's play areas and two pools specifically for families with one pool exclusively to adults.
After being handed over on the 29 March, Ventura arrived in Southampton in the morning of 6 April 2008, ahead of its first mini cruise to Belgium on 11 April, and her Maiden voyage on 18 April.[1][8]
British actress Dame Helen Mirren officially christened Ventura and became the ship's Godmother, prior to her maiden cruise to the Mediterranean Sea.[9] In a break with tradition, instead of Dame Helen simply pressing a button to send a cradled champagne bottle towards the ship, she commanded a team of Royal Marine Commandos to assist her in naming Ventura in a dramatic abseil.[5]
Decks and dining
Main restaurants
Ventura features three main dining rooms. The largest is the Bay Tree Restaurant, with the Saffron and Cinnamon restaurants being two similar sized smaller restaurants. Both the Bay Tree and Saffron restaurants feature traditional set time dining, whereas the Cinnamon restaurant features freedom dining, allowing passengers to choose which time to eat.
Other restaurants
Ventura has 3 alternative restaurants. East is an Asian styled restaurant offering Asian and Pacific cuisine. The Glasshouse is a winebar and restaurant, replacing Ramblas (an informal Spanish themed restaurant) from April 2013. Located on Deck 15 is the Waterside Restaurant which is Ventura's main self-service buffet restaurant, which is open 24 hours a day. The Beach House is part of the main buffet during the day, and becomes an informal family restaurant in the evening. Frankie's Pizzeria and Grill are located by the Laguna pool and are inspired by the informal restaurant chain created by Marco Pierre White and Frankie Dettori. The White Room, located on Deck 17 is a restaurant also created by chef Marco Pierre White, and serves Mediterranean style fine cuisine. Tazzine, located on Deck 5, is an Italian style coffee bar, serving hot and cold beverages, light snacks and desserts.
Decks
Cirque deck
Both the sports court and golf nets are situated on Cirque Deck. This is the ships highest deck that is available to passengers.
Sky Deck
Sky Deck is the location of Metropolis, a bar and observation lounge at the aft of the ship.Also an access point to the Cirque deck.
Sports deck
Marco Pierre White's restaurant The White Room is situated at the aft end of Sports Deck, and the Oasis Pool is located forward.
Sun deck
The ships gymnasium and spa are located forward on Sun Deck, along with The Reef youth center at the aft of the ship.
Lido Deck
The Lido Deck is the main pool deck on Ventura, with the Beachcomber and Laguna pools situated midships. At the aft of Lido Deck are the Waterside and Beach House self-service restaurants. Forward of the pool deck are suites, balcony and inside cabins.
Riviera Deck
The Terrace Pool is located on Riviera Deck at the aft of the ship. This deck also has suite, balconies, and inside cabins.
A Deck
A Deck (Australia Deck) is a passenger cabin deck, with suites, balconies and inside cabins.
B Deck
B (Barbados Deck) Deck is a passenger cabin deck, with balconies and inside cabins.
C Deck
C (Canada Deck) Deck is a passenger cabin deck, with suites, balconies and inside cabins.
D Deck
D Deck is a passenger cabin deck, with suites, deluxe and regular balconies and inside cabins.
E Deck
E (Equador Deck) Deck is a passenger cabin deck, with suites,deluxe and regular balconies, outside and inside cabins.
Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck is the ships main entertainment deck, with several bars, shops, restaurants and lounges, along with the top level of the atrium. The upper tier of the Arena Theater and the wrap-around outdoor promenade are also located on Promenade Deck.
F Deck
F (Fiji Deck) Deck is the location of the casino and the lower tier of the Arena Theater, as well as the middle level of the atrium, which is the location of several shops and the guest services desk. Two of the main restaurants, the Bay Tree and Saffron are situated on this deck.
P Deck
P (Panama Deck) Deck is the lowest passenger deck on the ship, and is the location of the bottom level of the atrium, which is surrounded by the library, internet lounge, art gallery, Tazzine cafe and the Cinnamon restaurant.
Family orientated activities
The Reef
Ventura was the first P&O Cruises ship to feature the lines youth program, The Reef. It features 4 age groups, 2-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-17, all of which have a dedicated area of the ship, located on Deck 16. The facilities also include an outdoor play area and splash pool, and appearances by the children's characters Noddy and Mr. Bump.
Itinerary
Ventura sails out of the port of Southampton from March to November, sailing primarily Mediterranean and Northern European itineraries. During winter the ship is based in Barbados, sailing Caribbean itineraries. In 2014, she will be based in Mediterranean Sea between March and October. [10]
Accidents and incidents
Bay of Biscay damage
After experiencing bad weather on 18 October 2012 in the Bay of Biscay, Ventura suffered slight damage to the aluminium deck high up on the ship. Ventura underwent repairs in Southampton on 19 October 2012. This had no structural strength or safety implications.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Ventura leaves on maiden voyage". BBC News. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ a b "Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel Ventura". VesselTracker. 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- ^ "Keel Laying for the Superliner Ventura" (Press release). Fincantieri. Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
{{cite press release}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Micke Asklander. "M/S Ventura (2008)". Fakta om Fartyg. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- ^ a b c "Ship statistics: Ventura". P&O Cruises. 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- ^ Carnival to present new ship to P&O, South Florida Business Journal, September 22, 2005, accessed 2007-02-20
- ^ Cut prices and upgrades lure us to more cruises, The Scotsman, accessed 2007-02-20
- ^ Ventura handed over to P&O Cruises, Travelmole, accessed 2008-04-08
- ^ "Marines help Dame Helen name ship". BBC News. Wednesday, 16 April 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ [1]
- ^ Staff writers (19 October 2012). "P&O Cruises' Ventura to have crack repaired". TravelWeekly. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
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