Grand Event Cruise – Malaga

Today Ventura arrived in the super hot and sunny port of Malaga. I had never previously been here so was quite looking forward to some new scenery and stretching my legs for a few hours, we did have another 2 sea days after this port so I wanted to savour my land time. We left…

Embarkation Day – The P&O Cruises Grand Event

Today started pretty early for me, 3.45am to be exact. I met my coach at 5.15am and we were on our way to Southampton. The trip down was as good as can be expected from a 7 hour journey. We made pretty good time, actually arriving early into Southampton by roughly 30 minutes or so….

Solo Cruise Preparation

This time on Tuesday I shall be in Southampton, a hopefully sunny Southampton (keep your fingers crossed!) either on board or just about to board P&O Cruises Ventura. This cruise will definitely be a little different from what I am used too but I am secretly looking forward to having a cabin all to myself,…

Four Weeks Until The Grand Event Cruise

There are exactly 4 weeks to go now until my next cruise and the excitement is definitely starting to build. As it is part of the P&O Cruises Grand Event, which is going to be spectacular (I hope) I can’t quite decide if I am more excited for the cruise or the Southampton sail away….

Bay of Biscay Crossing – Day 1

Well, I am finally back from my cruise and ready to tell you all about it! The best place to start is always at the beginning so here goes………………… So my friend and I joined P&O Cruises Oceana on April 24th, looking forward to an exciting 12-night cruise to Gibraltar, Barcelona, Cannes, Livorno (for Pisa/Florence)…

P&O Cruises Launch Peninsular Club

P&O Cruises have finally launched their new loyalty scheme, The Peninsular Club, formerly known as the Portunus Club. The new scheme was kicked off yesterday on board family friendly mega ship Ventura and is due to make an appearance on April 4th on Oceana, April 9th on Adonia, April 10th on Oriana, April 12th on…