Ventura

A group of protesters tried to prevent the 'Ventura' from docking in Rotterdam on Aug 24. 15 Extinction Rebellion activists attempted to stop the vessel, using boats and canoes to block a berth near Hotel New York. The protest was eventually dismissed by the police, who arrested two of the activists. The blockage delayed the docking manoever by approximately half an hour. After sailing from Southampton on Aug 23, the 'VenturaÄ sailed to Rotterdam as part of a short cruise to the Netherlands.In addition to an overnight stay at the port, the itinerary of the 3,100-guest ship also included a day cruising in the North Sea and the English Channel.

On Aug 21, 2025, the 'Ventura' requestsed the medical evacuation of a British crew member. The cruise ship was sailing 22 nautical miles west of Fisterra. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 402, which hoisted the patient and transferred him to the Alvedro airport (A Coruña), where an ambulance was waiting for the further transport to a local hospital for medical care on a higher level.

The 'Ventura' had to be evacuated after a man claimed to have an explosive device on Aug 9, 2025. Police were called to the Mayflower Cruise Ferry terminal in Southampton. A 200 metre cordon was put in place around the 'Ventura' and the terminal to allow specialist officers to search a lorry at the location. A man has been arrested on suspicion of communicating false information and a public order offence. Searches have concluded and no such device has been located. The forces of the Hampshire Police were stood down. Normal operations at the port were resumed. Report with photo: https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2025-08-09/cruise-ship-evacuated-after-suspicious-activity

On Feb 24, 2025, climate activists attempted to block the 'Ventura' at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) to draw attention to the impact of cruise ships on the environment. The 'Ventura' was met by two sloops and several dozen climate activists on them with flags and Bengal lights. Their intention was to squeeze between the PTA quay and the cruise ship and block the ship. It didn't get that far, because the police apparently knew about it and removed three ships in the way. On the IJ, the activists made another attempt to approach the ship, but that was also in vain. The 'Ventura' was calling at Amsterdam for a cruise from Southampton and departed again on Feb 25. Report with photo: https://www.parool.nl/amsterdam/politie-grijpt-in-bij-xr-blokkade-van-cruiseschip-bij-passenger-terminal-amsterdam~b8aba30f/

Another sickness outbreak has occurred aboard the 'Ventura'. The passengers had been advised not to gather in large groups via a ship-wide announcement warbubg if gastroenteritis, Those feeling unwell should stay in their cabin. It was unclear when exactly the outbreak on the ship occurred. The 'Ventura' was docked in Southampton dock after a round trip to Portugal and Spain on Dec 5. As a result of the measures taken by P&O, the ship set off again with a slight delay

The 'Venmtura', en route from Santander to Lisbon, requested the urgent evacuation of a 76-year-old passenger 22 nautical miles northeast of Estaca de Bares on Sep 3. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 204, which hoisted the patient and transferred him to the A Coruña airport, where an ambulance was waiting for further transport to hospital.