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Discover the natural beauty and cultural delights of Northern Europe and Scandinavia on this 7-night cruise from Southampton
- Explore Copenhagen's charming canals and historic architecture
- Experience the stunning fjords and forests of Oslo
- Relax in the sunny coastal city of Kristiansand
Trip Details
- Departs
- 18 March 2028
- Returns
- 25 March 2028
- Embarks
- Operator
- P&O
7-night Europe cruise from Southampton (for London), England to Southampton (for London), England aboard Ventura.
Calling at Copenhagen, Oslo and Kristiansand, with 2 days at sea.
Ventura is a P&O Cruises ship with full-board dining in the main restaurants and buffet, West End-style shows and live entertainment, pools, a fitness centre and kids' and teens' clubs.
Cabin categories range from Inside to Suite.
Departures & Pricing
- 18 Mar 2028 - 25 Mar 2028
from $1,449 pp twin share *
- Inside from $1,449 pp twin share
- Balcony from $2,649 pp twin share
- Mini-Suite from $4,049 pp twin share
- Suite from $5,879 pp twin share
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Ventura
Perfect for families, Ventura has so much to enjoy. Kids (and big kids) love her video game arcade, the sports arena keeps everyone happy (competitive streaks aside!) with football, basketball, tennis and archery, and the comedy and quiz nights in Havana and The Tamarind Club are fun for all the family.
- Guests
- 3,078
- Crew
- 1,205
- Gross tonnage
- 116,017
- Speed
- 23.2 knots
- Length
- 288.6 m
- Launched
- 2008
- Deck plans
- 14
Deck 19 — Ocean Deck
Source: P&O Cruises, captured 16 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Southampton (for London), England
Departs 05:00 pm.
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
- 2
At Sea
- 3
Copenhagen, Denmark
Arrives 05:00 pm.
Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.
- 4
Copenhagen, Denmark
Departs 05:00 pm.
Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.
- 5
Oslo, Norway
Arrives 09:30 am, departs 07:00 pm.
Forest-clad slopes plummet to an island-studded fjord. Welcome to Oslo, Scandinavia's oldest capital city. The commercial center of Norway, Oslo has been a major trading port for over a millennium. Its harbor is crowded with shipping that ranges from cruise ships to workaday shrimp boats. Though a relatively modest city in size - some 550,000 Norwegians call it home - Oslo is one of the largest capital cities in the world in terms of area. The hills and lakes of its outlying countryside are a paradise for lovers of winter sports. And the city itself boasts a sophisticated, yet cozy charm, with a blend of 19th- and 20th-century buildings, many decorated with woodcarvings and bright frescoes, and wide avenues dotted with public squares and parks.Oslo is the least populous capital in Scandinavia. The city offers excellent theater, great cafés and quality shopping.
- 6
Kristiansand, Norway
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
Norway's fifth largest city was founded by Christian IV in the year 1641 as a market town and administrative center on Norway's then-strategic southern coast. The city is separated from Denmark by the Skagerrak, the long strait that connects the Baltic and North Seas. Today the capital of the Aust-Agder region is one of Norway's most popular vacation destinations: the city and the surrounding countryside boast the sunniest summer weather in Norway.
- 7
At Sea
- 8
Southampton (for London), England
Arrives 07:00 am.
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Full-board dining in the main restaurants and buffet
- West End-style shows and live entertainment
- Fitness centre and swimming pools
- Kids' and teens' clubs
Accommodation
Ventura is a P&O Cruises ship with full-board dining in the main restaurants and buffet, West End-style shows and live entertainment, pools, a fitness centre and kids' and teens' clubs.
Cabin categories available on this sailing: Suite, Mini-Suite, Balcony and Inside.
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Northern Europe and Scandinavia
- Full-board dining in main restaurants and buffet
- West End-style shows and live entertainment onboard
- Access to fitness centre, pools, kids' and teens' clubs
Northern Europe and Scandinavia
- Cruise aboard the P&O Cruises ship Ventura
- Enjoy full-board dining and West End-style entertainment
- Access fitness centre, pools, kids' and teens' clubs