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Ventura

Ventura

activeBuilt 2007
P&O CruisesGrandActive🇧🇲 Bermuda
4.0CC
1317/2k Berlitz
P&O Cruises
GRT
116 017
Guests
3078
Crew
1250
Crew:Guest
1:2.5
Length
289m
Space Ratio
37.7
Current position
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History
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Ventura is a Grand-class cruise ship built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, and entered service with P&O Cruises as one of the largest cruise ships built for the British market. British actress Dame Helen Mirren christened the ship in a dramatic ceremony featuring Royal Marine Commandos, breaking with traditional naming conventions by commanding the team in an abseil. The ship has undergone refits at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg and experienced several incidents at sea, including weather damage, engine failures, and a successful rescue of three jet ski operators off Gibraltar.

Vessel Timeline
29 Aug 2006
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
8 Jun 2007
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2007
Ventura
P&O Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Helen Mirren
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Christened
April 16, 2008
Maiden Voyage
April 18, 2008
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9333175
MMSI310562000
Call SignZCDT2
Flag State🇧🇲 Bermuda
Port of RegistryHamilton
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidAugust 29, 2006
Float OutJune 8, 2007
DeliveredDecember 31, 2007
Yard Number6132
GodmotherHelen Mirren
ChristeningApril 16, 2008
Maiden VoyageApril 18, 2008
Est. price (CIN)$690M
Price per berth$224 172
Price per GT$5947
In 2026 dollars$1085M
Per berth (2026$)$352 502
Per GT (2026$)$9352
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Dimensions
289m
Length
36m
Beam
8.5m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)116 017
Net Tonnage (NT)85 676
Deadweight (DWT)8400
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Capacity
3078
Guests
1250
Crew
1556
Cabins
Guests (max)3727
Space Ratio37.7
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.5
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Propulsion
23.2kts
Max Speed
67 200kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
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Onboard
18
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Ventura carries up to 3,078 passengers on a lower berth basis and is supported by a crew of 1,250. The ship has 1,556 cabins across 18 decks and is powered by Wartsila engines with a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.0/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1317/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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