Cruise N025

[Max011]

Hi booked on Ventura for September. We are used to casual cruising. Ist time with P&O., sailing from Southampton.

 

Would like to know dress code, not really into dressing up any, just smart casual that sort of thing.

 

Best place to park at docks etc

 

Any comments would be welcome.

 

Looking forward to the whole experience:D

[Beckyfaye-2008]

I think N025 is a 13 nights, Canary Island cruise, and you are likely to have 4 Formal nights and 9 Smart Casual nights. On Formal nights majority of men. will be either in a tux, or dark suit and tie, women will be done up in all their refinery. This was my experience when on Ventura for a 14 nights cruise.

[Johnthed0g]

Hope this helps ..from the P&O site. There is a parking company that takes care of your car...valet parking, you drive up, unload, they take it away.

 

What should I wear?

To help you pack for your holiday, below you’ll find a description of the different dress codes we operate and upon which ship they apply. If you do forget to pack something, then don’t worry as our shops carry a wide range of leisurewear and formal clothing.

Daywear

Casual shirts, shorts, trousers and beachwear are ideal. For going ashore and walking on deck, flat comfortable shoes are a must. You will also need a lightweight jacket or coat for cool evenings and occasional showers. Don’t forget sun protection cream, a sun hat and sunglasses as the sun is much stronger at sea. Packing a spare pair of glasses and an ample supply of any medicines you are taking is also a good idea.

Formal

This is the opportunity for ladies to wear formal evening wear such as an evening dress, smart trouser suit or a cocktail dress. For men, a dinner jacket or tuxedo are the norm, otherwise a dark lounge/ business suit and tie or formal national dress is fine. (Applies to all ships.)

Semi-Formal

Ladies can wear anything from tailored trousers to smart separates or an elegant dress, while men are required to wear a smart shirt and trousers with a jacket such as a blazer or sports jacket. A suit and tie may be worn but is not compulsory. (From April 2009 Semi-Formal applies to Arcadia, Artemis, Aurora, Azura and Oriana only.)

Smart Casual

Stylish resort or leisurewear is ideal, for example casual separates or dresses for ladies and open-neck polo shirts and casual trousers (not shorts) for men. A jacket and smart trousers may be worn but are not compulsory. Smart dark denim may be worn however we request that the following items are not worn: sportswear, e.g. trainers, football shirts and tracksuits. Bring your brightest clothes for our Tropical evenings. (Applies to all ships.)

For a typical two week cruise:

Oceana and Ventura - From April 2009 there will normally be four Formal evenings and ten Smart Casual evenings. Arcadia, Aurora, Oriana and Artemis – there are normally four Formal evenings, four Semi-Formal evenings and six Smart Casual. However in extremely hot temperatures these dress codes may be relaxed. We will send you confirmation of the specific details of your cruise with your travel documents.

Children: The dress code is applicable to all passengers of 18 years and over and we request that on Formal or Semi-Formal evenings children wear, as a minimum, Smart Casual dress, however on these occasions dark denim is not permitted.

Please do not wear your swimsuit in the lounges, interior bars, restaurants or reception area. A shirt and suitable footwear is required while indoors and when using the buffets. In the evenings all restaurants and bars comply with the dress code of the evening.

[anthonywebb8]

hi ya max011,

we went on ventura last year for the 1st time, on the formal nights i wore a suit or you can wear trousers and a jacket if you don't want to wear a tux.

parking at southampton, cps is the company, you pull up at the terminal get out of your car, suitcases taken away you don't see them again untill they reach your cabin hand over your car keys to the porter you go on holiday they park your car. plus after your holiday and you wanted to get away early if you have a good drive home you can disembark the ship at around 7 am and you car is only a stones throw away the only down side its that its £135 approx.

we did this last year the parking was a bonus no struddling with cases walking trying to park the car etc ,well worth the money.

[Max011]

Thank you all for the info, cruise still away off but can't help having excitment attacks:rolleyes: