--- title: "Ventura: 7 nights from Southampton, 24 Dec 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/hanseatic-tides-normandy-paris~POC-VENTURA-20271224-7 description: "7-night P&O Cruises cruise on Ventura from Southampton on 24 Dec 2027, visiting Hamburg, Cherbourg, Le Havre (Paris). Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b0eba82c300fb77a.jpg --- # Hanseatic Tides – Normandy & Paris ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Southampton on Ventura](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/b0eba82c300fb77a.jpg) ## About this cruise A 7-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 24 December. After a day at sea it calls at Hamburg (until midnight). After two more days at sea it calls at Cherbourg and Le Havre (Paris). The stops are in Germany and France. Typical highs for the time of year run from 6°C in Hamburg to 10°C in Cherbourg (43 to 50°F). You're back in Southampton on 31 December (New Year's Eve). Christmas Day is spent at sea. Ventura (2008) carries up to 3,078 guests on 19 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Ventura](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/ventura.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-12-24 - **Return:** 2027-12-31 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €874 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 | | | Embark | 6–9°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sat, Dec 25 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) | DE | Sun, Dec 26 | | 11:59 PM | Port day | 2–6°C | | 4 | Sea day | | Mon, Dec 27 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | Sea day | | Tue, Dec 28 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | Wed, Dec 29 | | | Port day | 8–10°C | | 7 | [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md) | FR | Thu, Dec 30 | | | Port day | 6–9°C | | 8 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Fri, Dec 31 | | | Disembark | 6–9°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,458 | £1,458 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=b2d71e00-0569-44f6-aa0e-3c003536ed39) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,479 | £1,479 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=20dccfe9-9bbe-4338-9652-12995fb3caff) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,598 | £1,598 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=d6347dab-4cdd-435e-85b2-891ebf5bf519) | | Suite | Suite | £4,598 | £4,598 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=96e46726-e876-413d-8266-f7f8d8cf1466) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,458 | £729 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=53dc8ec5-e78a-4356-97bc-857b3b81dbb0) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,558 | £779 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=2aae3154-1617-41e4-b737-80a24f295c94) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,598 | £799 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=21f33d79-35ea-4140-a9d1-d85238a1c6e3) | | Suite | Suite | £4,598 | £2,299 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=472fcc3f-6f76-44c1-9883-0e2d742bc462) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,847 | £616 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=d74c9df6-382e-44a4-a715-d4702942a477) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,907 | £636 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=1ffe1a79-bf00-4867-b42b-22d490edbf33) | | Balcony | Balcony | £2,007 | £669 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=7923c5e5-2bc6-4fc0-af04-5cd35001538d) | | Suite | Suite | £5,957 | £1,986 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=fd686b03-a179-47f5-aa61-8960857e2fd5) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £2,176 | £544 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=baa37d8f-fa21-4275-aecd-284d29dec324) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £2,256 | £564 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=4e0bef91-9513-435f-81b9-c56a0a9ec1c9) | | Balcony | Balcony | £2,436 | £609 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=2951bc3b-c7d1-4f84-8dac-ca00718abdbc) | | Suite | Suite | £6,956 | £1,739 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=b2e29bb9-8052-47eb-80db-753945fbf92d) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [pocruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?via=markdown&site=GBP&guests=2) (GBP) pocruises.com only takes bookings from people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. From anywhere else it shows the GBP fare but stops you at checkout. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20271224-7.md?pid=53dc8ec5-e78a-4356-97bc-857b3b81dbb0) Tips are already included in this price, and P&O Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. - **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. - **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Specialty restaurants · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### GBP | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £1,458 | £1,558 | £1,598 | £4,598 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Passengers:** 3,078 - **Crew:** 1,205 - **Gross Tonnage:** 116,017 GT - **Decks:** 19 - **Length:** 289 m - **Beam:** 36m ## Port Details ### [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) *United Kingdom* > England's gateway to the world Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 6–9°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hamburg.md) *Germany* > Germany's gateway to the world on the Elbe Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 2–6°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: German - Timezone: Europe/Berlin ### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) *France* > Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 8–10°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: French - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md) *France* > Normandy's port, Paris's gateway to the sea Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 6–9°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: French - Timezone: Europe/Paris ## Adjacent sailings on Ventura | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Canal & Tide – Normandy’s Hidden Shore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canal-tide-normandy-s-hidden-shore~POC-VENTURA-20271220-4.md) | Dec 20 – 24, 2027 | 4 nights | Southampton | from €395 pp (£329) | | Next sailing | [Nordic Tides – Fjords & Crowns](https://cruisello.com/cruises/nordic-tides-fjords-crowns~POC-VENTURA-20271231-8.md) | Dec 31, 2027 – Jan 8, 2028 | 8 nights | Southampton | from €898 pp (£749) | ## Explore more - [More Ventura cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/ventura.md) - [Visit P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Southampton](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=southampton) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)