Our cruise sail away from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands took longer than expected to commence thanks to a medical emergency on Ventura.
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One of the more popular destinations for cruisers and general travellers alike from the UK is the Canary Islands; certainly, it’s an area of the world that my wife’s family and my family have often holidayed in, but for us this cruise on P&O Cruises ship Ventura would be our first chance to see the volcanic islands popular in the colder months.
We would also get the chance to visit Portugal for the first time on this cruise and there was also a day that was supposed to be spent in Madeira that we were looking forward to as well. Sadly, cruises don’t always go as planned.
Gran Canaria, Briefly, Unexpectedly
An overnight stop at Gran Canaria to offload unwell passengers during our Canary Islands cruise aboard Ventura.
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Two sea days aboard the P&O cruise ship Ventura, only one of which was planned. A trip to the Epicurean restaurant the highlight of two relaxing days.
Read MoreVentura At Vigo, La Guía Hermitage
Early morning arrival at Vigo in northern Spain aboard the cruise ship Ventura, and the start of a day-long excursion ashore.
Read MoreMonterreal Castle & Parador de Baiona
Part of a cruise excursion whilst docked at Vigo in Spain that saw us visit the town of Baiona, the first part of which included lunch and views at the Parador hotel in the castle overlooking the place.
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A look at a few highlights of the town of Baiona in Galicia, Spain, as part of an excursion we took while cruising with P&O Cruises aboard Ventura in 2021.
Read MoreCruise Departure From Vigo
Photos from a cruise ship balcony as she departs the Spanish port of Vigo on a pleasant November day in 2021.
Read MoreFinal Sea Day Aboard P&O Cruises Ventura
Final full day at sea aboard P&O Cruises ship Ventura after a cruise to the Canary Islands, Spain, and Portugal, with some trivia prizes and final thoughts about the trip.
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