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We TRUSTED the Captain! Rough Seas on P&O Ventura Formal Night
Join us aboard P&O Ventura as our relaxing cruise day quickly turns chaotic after the captain predicts sunshine and warm weather… but La Rochelle has other plans! In this cruise vlog we explore La Rochelle, France, deal with huge shuttle bus queues and double security checks, discover what P&O Ventura Formal Night is REALLY like, and prepare for rough seas overnight as weather conditions suddenly worsen in the Bay of Biscay. In this video: • La Rochelle cruise port guide • FREE shuttle bus into town • Huge port and security queues • What to wear for P&O formal night • P&O Ventura food review • Celebration Night dinner in Cinnamon Restaurant • Beef Wellington, French onion soup and formal night desserts • Live music in Havana • Mickey P. Kerr adult comedy show • Late night buffet review • Rough seas warning from the captain • Preparing the cabin for bad weather • Older cruise ship maintenance and repairs onboard Ventura We also discuss what it’s really like sailing on an older P&O cruise ship, including constant maintenance work happening around the vessel during the cruise. Have you sailed through rough seas before? And do you enjoy formal nights on cruises or avoid them altogether? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoy honest cruise reviews, ship tours, food reviews and travel vlogs, make sure to subscribe and join us for future adventures. 👍 Please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to follow our latest cruise adventures! We’re Tom & Dom Travel, a UK couple sharing honest cruise reviews, stylish travel vlogs, and modern cruise content with personality. 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 and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021.Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. 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 #POCruise #larochelle #CruiseVlog #POVentura #bayofbiscay #CruiseLife #TomAndDomTravel #TheEpicurean #CruiseFood #EuropeanCruise