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The Gijón Queue Nobody Warns You About! P&O Ventura
Today we arrived in Gijón, Spain on P&O Ventura for one of the most surprising port days of our cruise so far. From shuttle bus queues and a slow start in port to traditional Asturian cider in the sunshine, this turned into one of our favourite days on board and ashore. We explore Gijón’s old town, visit the cathedral, try authentic local cider in a traditional sidrería, and share what the P&O Ventura port experience is really like in Gijón. Back on board, we grab food by the pool, enjoy sailaway from the aft decks, return to the main dining room for one of the best dinners of the cruise so far, then round off the evening with cocktails in Metropolis, comedy in the theatre, and the midnight buffet. If you’re cruising to Gijón on P&O Ventura and wondering whether this port is worth it, what the shuttle situation is really like, and what to do in Gijón on a cruise, this is the video for you. In this vlog: P&O Ventura breakfast buffet Gijón shuttle bus queues Things to do in Gijón cruise port Traditional Asturian cider tasting P&O Ventura sailaway P&O Ventura main dining room review Metropolis bar cocktails P&O Ventura evening entertainment Midnight buffet on P&O Ventura We’re Tom & Dom Travel, a UK couple sharing honest cruise reviews, stylish travel vlogs, and modern cruise content with personality. Subscribe for more P&O Ventura cruise vlogs, honest cruise reviews, and destination guides from sea days to sailaways. Have you been to Gijón? Let us know in the comments if you’d head straight for the cider or back to the ship for lunch. P&O Ventura Standard Balcony B227 Tour and Review - https://youtu.be/_g7VYa_tjtI P&O Ventura COMPLETE Ship Tour and Guide! - https://youtu.be/_iPAR0X1xLg P&O Ventura is a lively, modern cruise ship that blends family-friendly fun with grown-up relaxation, making it a favourite for UK cruisers. Launched in 2008 and named by Dame Helen Mirren, Ventura was built by Fincantieri and comes in at over 116,000 tons, carrying roughly 3,000 guests across its spacious decks. The ship stretches nearly 290 metres and features an impressive collection of more than 7,000 pieces of British artwork, giving it a unique character from the moment you step on board. Entertainment is at the heart of the Ventura experience. The two-deck Arena Theatre hosts West End-style productions, comedians, live music, and movie screenings. The Tamarind Club offers a vibrant atmosphere with colourful, exotic design, while Havana becomes the late-night hotspot for dancing and live bands. For relaxation, the Oasis Spa delivers a luxurious escape with thermal rooms, heated loungers, and premium treatments. Guests can enjoy four pools, including one with a retractable roof, along with a large gym, sports courts, and golf nets. Dining on Ventura offers delicious variety. The main dining rooms Bay Tree, Saffron, and Cinnamon serve classic favourites, while specialty venues like Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Beach House, and The Glass House provide flavour from around the world, from Indian cuisine to molecular gastronomy and expertly paired wines. Casual bites are always available at the Waterside buffet, the pizzeria, and the poolside grill. We are Tom and Dom Travel, a UK-based cruise and travel couple with years of first-hand experience across multiple cruise lines, ships and destinations, sharing trusted reviews, insights and advice to help travellers make informed cruise choices. We cover every part of the cruise experience, from cruise ship food, drinks and dining to entertainment, cabins, destinations and shore excursions. We share first-hand cruise reviews, menus and insights from main dining rooms, buffets, room service and speciality restaurants, as well as theatre shows, live music, quizzes and onboard activities. Our port guides and destination content combine our own experiences with practical information to help you make the most of every cruise. Join our CRUISE CHAT Facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #tomanddomtravel #pandocruises #pocruises #cruise #cruiselife #cruisevlog #cruisevacation #cruiseship #cruisetravel #cruisetips #cruiselovers #cruisejourney