Ventura N705 cut short

[Joy R]

We are on Ventura now. We've not had great weather the whole cruise, but it's still a good cruise.

 

We did miss Lisbon yesterday as the Captain decided that it was too rough to attempt to dock there. We've had quite a moderate swell for the past couple of days ( I like it!) and the ship is rocking! Mind you, we are in the Bay of Biscay! Apparently the forecast is for it to improve gradually.

 

As we had an unscheduled sea day yesterday they put together a hurried programme, but formal night hasn't been changed. It's tonight. As we were rushing to beat the depressions we were going to be about 24 hours ahead of schedule, so they arranged for a port day tomorrow in Cherbourg. Personally I think that's a poor substitute for Lisbon! But the teams on board are juggling with programmes and everyone is very good-tempered about it all. There's nothing anyone can do about the weather.

 

And by the way, I haven't noticed many people missing from the dining room. We're all just lurching around a bit, and the dancers in the show last night ditched their high heels for more practical footwear!

 

 

 

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[fred bare]

better news, hope we get a couple of rough days through the cruise, always livens things up a bit :) good to have different experiences.

Wouldn't you be better off booking your hols on smaller boats in future then Mr Panda?

 

I'm not a nautically experienced guy myself but I imagine the smaller the boat the better the chance of scrapping your head on your cabin ceiling in rough seas.....(correct me someone).

I'm considering Adonia's trip to Spitsbergen next Jun, I reckon that could be a bit of a fun roller coaster.

[cruiser1955]

I'm considering Adonia's trip to Spitsbergen next Jun, I reckon that could be a bit of a fun roller coaster.

 

 

I did that in June 2005 when she was Swan Hellenic's Minerva II. Went via the North Sea though rather than Ireland and the North Sea was a bit bumpy the first night. Other than that, the only other slight problem was having to leave Tromso early to avoid icebergs on our way to Svalbard. Great sights especially if it is clear as you pass Bear Island.

[SadPanda]

Wouldn't you be better off booking your hols on smaller boats in future then Mr Panda?

 

I'm not a nautically experienced guy myself but I imagine the smaller the boat the better the chance of scrapping your head on your cabin ceiling in rough seas.....(correct me someone).

I'm considering Adonia's trip to Spitsbergen next Jun, I reckon that could be a bit of a fun roller coaster.

 

 

my travel companion(john Watson) has done the atlantic on the Star Clipper and as i get more cruising experience(this will only be my third) the idea as you suggest to seek less stable ships is appealing :)

[fred bare]

I did that in June 2005 when she was Swan Hellenic's Minerva II. Went via the North Sea though rather than Ireland and the North Sea was a bit bumpy the first night. Other than that, the only other slight problem was having to leave Tromso early to avoid icebergs on our way to Svalbard. Great sights especially if it is clear as you pass Bear Island.

We are not polar bears Dr John, we are not interested in icebergs. However we are looking for a second home so this Bear island you speak of interests us.:)

 

I have previously crossed the channel on that hovercraft car ferry and have crossed the bay of Biscay several times with Brittany ferries some of which were rough.

So you think we could consider a trip to the top on Adonia?

(I have also looked at going with Mr Olsen on Balmoral and would ask for your thoughts but won't as this is a PO thread and don't want to get frozen out by the mods)

[cruiser1955]

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So you think we could consider a trip to the top on Adonia?

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Adonia is a great ship for going to the more out of the way places. As Minerva II, I did the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Horn and a trans-Atlantic (Cape Verde to Amazon) and had no problems with her. So much easier to board/disembark with less than 700 passengers. Just don't expect as much entertainment on her. Did Svalbard on Arcadia and we had to tender in whereas Adonia should be able to berth (Minerva II did)

[fred bare]

Thanks for the advice John,

I've really no idea what to expect by way of sea conditions on a trip like that, or how to sell it to Ms Bare but it very much appeals to me.

Entertainment or lack of it, would not be a problem for me, I don't bore easily.

Regards.

[Cruise Puss]

Thanks for the advice John,

I've really no idea what to expect by way of sea conditions on a trip like that, or how to sell it to Ms Bare but it very much appeals to me.

Entertainment or lack of it, would not be a problem for me, I don't bore easily.

Regards.

 

 

We've been on Adonia up to Tromso and the Lofoton Islands. It was the end of August/beginning of September and we were, to be honest, extremely lucky with the weather. She is able to go in to areas and to dock where large ships cannot. For instance we docked in the Lofoton's when most ships anchor, and we docked right next to the centre of town in Tromso. She also takes routes that large ships can't. We went up through the islands to Tromso instead of around the coast.

 

 

Adonia is a lovely lovely ship (thank God she's back this year!) and does actually take the weather quite well, but she is obviously going to move more than a larger ship. She does have a show lounge, but that is all. There is no casino (thank God) and no theatre. Her pool area is lovely and the outside eatery is extremely good. The Crow's Nest and Andersons are lovely bars, and she now has a Glass House where Sorrento used to be which we are really looking forward to. Her atrium is stunning and the MDR is, in our opinion, a very nice restaurant.

 

 

We're already booked on her on a trip in August that includes Sevilla and Bordeaux and can't wait.

 

We're sure you and your wife would love her. :)

 

PS. Anyone that says she's full of old people is slightly wrong - we're only 48!

[SadPanda]

We've been on Adonia up to Tromso and the Lofoton area is lovely and the outside eatery is extremely good. The Crow's Nest and Andersons are lovely bars, and she now has a Glass House where Sorrento used to be which we are really looking forward to. Her atrium is stunning and the MDR is, in our opinion, a very nice restaurant.

 

 

 

 

PS. Anyone that says she's full of old people is slightly wrong - we're only 48!

 

46 only here,you oldies :'):'):'):')

[fred bare]

We've been on Adonia up to Tromso and the Lofoton Islands. It was the end of August/beginning of September and we were, to be honest, extremely lucky with the weather. She is able to go in to areas and to dock where large ships cannot. For instance we docked in the Lofoton's when most ships anchor, and we docked right next to the centre of town in Tromso. She also takes routes that large ships can't. We went up through the islands to Tromso instead of around the coast.

 

 

Adonia is a lovely lovely ship (thank God she's back this year!) and does actually take the weather quite well, but she is obviously going to move more than a larger ship. She does have a show lounge, but that is all. There is no casino (thank God) and no theatre. Her pool area is lovely and the outside eatery is extremely good. The Crow's Nest and Andersons are lovely bars, and she now has a Glass House where Sorrento used to be which we are really looking forward to. Her atrium is stunning and the MDR is, in our opinion, a very nice restaurant.

 

 

We're already booked on her on a trip in August that includes Sevilla and Bordeaux and can't wait.

 

We're sure you and your wife would love her. :)

 

PS. Anyone that says she's full of old people is slightly wrong - we're only 48!

Thanks for your reply guys, much appreciated.

[Cruise Puss]

46 only here,you oldies :'):'):'):')

 

 

:D Brilliant!

 

We're okay as long as we're helped on to coaches etc...... :D