--- title: "Ventura: 14 nights from Southampton, 2 Sep 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-seashells-mediterranean-s-hidden-spice-route~POC-VENTURA-20280902-14 description: "14-night P&O Cruises cruise on Ventura from Southampton on 2 Sep 2028, visiting Cádiz, Barcelona, Toulon. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/539e4b4d165b196a.jpg --- # Saffron & Seashells – Mediterranean’s Hidden Spice Route ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Southampton on Ventura](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/539e4b4d165b196a.jpg) ## About this cruise A 14-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 2 September. It calls at Cádiz, Barcelona, Toulon, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Alicante, with seven days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain, France and Italy. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in La Spezia to 29°C in Cádiz (75 to 84°F). You're back in Southampton on 16 September. 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:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-09-02 - **Return:** 2028-09-16 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €1,498 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Sep 2, 2028 | | | Embark | 13–19°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sun, Sep 3 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Sep 4 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | Tue, Sep 5 | | | Port day | 20–29°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Wed, Sep 6 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | Thu, Sep 7 | | | Port day | 19–25°C | | 7 | [Toulon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/toulon.md) | FR | Fri, Sep 8 | | | Port day | 19–25°C | | 8 | [La Spezia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-spezia.md) | IT | Sat, Sep 9 | | | Port day | 18–24°C | | 9 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | Sun, Sep 10 | | | Port day | 20–26°C | | 10 | Sea day | | Mon, Sep 11 | | | Sea day | | | 11 | [Alicante](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alicante.md) | ES | Tue, Sep 12 | | | Port day | 21–28°C | | 12 | Sea day | | Wed, Sep 13 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | Sea day | | Thu, Sep 14 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | Sea day | | Fri, Sep 15 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Sep 16 | | | Disembark | 13–19°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 | £2,498 | £2,498 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=59888ff2-a45e-4e88-a91b-2f6a22849430) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £2,998 | £2,998 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=b291a028-c39c-4675-89b5-0666a136d084) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,298 | £4,298 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=c256278a-085e-41b0-8dd2-1583e163d83f) | | Suite | Suite | £8,398 | £8,398 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=462017d4-18b7-483f-be36-790492eeee5c) | 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 | £2,498 | £1,249 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=a6ac0a7d-c406-4081-bd24-9aaeb40b8589) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £2,998 | £1,499 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=3df79d47-4ea9-4157-99e4-1bb44baf0d8a) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,298 | £2,149 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=9b03069a-8937-4a6b-b64d-6b37cb6f5fc0) | | Suite | Suite | £8,398 | £4,199 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=c7afafea-64c5-4bfd-a9a2-0ae63429aa3f) | 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 | £2,747 | £916 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=3d4154fb-3535-4319-978c-a45e8b3459c2) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,347 | £1,116 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=f8ccaaf9-1320-4096-956b-57683dc267f7) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,587 | £1,529 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=005f5d9b-3dec-49ff-a0a5-db1b18bd6a66) | 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 | £2,996 | £749 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=38e231e1-760f-43ca-9663-79e65ccdfe1a) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,596 | £899 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=b50ca6ff-6e2c-4b97-acb3-1ef8266d97c0) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,896 | £1,224 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=7078d14c-3789-4c35-8078-76fa6584e998) | | Suite | Suite | £9,096 | £2,274 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-VENTURA-20280902-14.md?pid=72901457-93d8-43b2-8dcc-e664fd1e9e84) | 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-20280902-14.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-20280902-14.md?pid=a6ac0a7d-c406-4081-bd24-9aaeb40b8589) 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 | £2,498 | £2,998 | £4,298 | £8,398 | ## 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: 13–19°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 20–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 19–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Toulon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/toulon.md) *France* > France's naval pride on the Côte d'Azur Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 19–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: French - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [La Spezia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-spezia.md) *Italy* > Gateway to the pastel villages of Cinque Terre Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 18–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Italian - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) *Italy* > The Eternal City is just an hour away Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 20–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Italian - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Alicante](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alicante.md) *Spain* > A castle-topped city on the Costa Blanca Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 21–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ## Adjacent sailings on Ventura | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Pilgrim’s Passage – Celtic Coast & Bay of Biscay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pilgrim-s-passage-celtic-coast-bay-of-biscay~POC-VENTURA-20280826-7.md) | Aug 26 – Sep 2, 2028 | 7 nights | Southampton | from €898 pp (£749) | | Next sailing | [Canary Current – Madeira’s Peak & Atlantic Spice](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-current-madeira-s-peak-atlantic-spice~POC-VENTURA-20280916-14.md) | Sep 16 – 30, 2028 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €1,438 pp (£1,199) | ## 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)