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Ventura Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Ventura usually sails from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106)
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10
- Next sailing
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sailings in the next year
- 34
- Parking from
- £97.95 for 7 nights
Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.
Best parking for this ship
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.
The official option for P&O Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027).
Compare Mayflower Terminal parkingAbout Ventura
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2008 (refitted 2026)
- Guests
- 3,192
- Size
- 116,017 gross tons
- Length
- 289 m
- Passenger decks
- 14
- Pools
- 4
- Who it's for
- Families welcome (kids' club: The Reef)
What it has
- Two-tier Arena Theatre stages the main production shows.
- Sports arena for football, basketball, tennis and archery, plus a video game arcade.
- Cuban-themed Havana nightclub and show lounge, plus The Tamarind Club for live entertainment.
- A 2026 refit refreshed all cabins and suites, the atrium and several bars.
- The Reef children's club, a Night Nursery and a daily early children's tea for families.
Places to eat
- Epicurean
- Sindhu
- The Beach House
- The Glass House
- Waterside Buffet
- Poolside Pizzeria & Grill
Ship facts from Wikipedia, pocruises.com, pocruises.com, pocruises.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check P&O Cruises' website before you sail.
Upcoming Ventura sailings from Southampton
Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 19 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Sat 24 Oct 2026, with 4 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Sat 24 Oct 2026 | 7 nights |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Sat 31 Oct 2026 | 7 nights |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Fri 13 Nov 2026 | 13 nights |
| Fri 13 Nov 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Tue 17 Nov 2026 | 4 nights |
| Tue 17 Nov 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Sun 29 Nov 2026 | 12 nights |
| Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Thu 3 Dec 2026 | 4 nights |
| Thu 3 Dec 2026 | Ocean Cruise Terminal · Berth 46 | — | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | 18 nights |
| Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Ocean Cruise Terminal · Berth 46 | — | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | 14 nights |
| Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | PM | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 14 nights |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | PM | Mon 25 Jan 2027 | 7 nights |
| Mon 25 Jan 2027 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | PM | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | 14 nights |
| Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 4 nights |
| Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Fri 26 Feb 2027 | 14 nights |
| Fri 26 Feb 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | 21 nights |
| Fri 19 Mar 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Wed 31 Mar 2027 | 12 nights |
| Wed 31 Mar 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 3 Apr 2027 | 3 nights |
| Sat 3 Apr 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 17 Apr 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 17 Apr 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 1 May 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 1 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 8 May 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 8 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 22 May 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 22 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 29 May 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 29 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | 10 nights |
| Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 12 Jun 2027 | 4 nights |
| Sat 12 Jun 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 19 Jun 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 26 Jun 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 26 Jun 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 10 Jul 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 10 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 17 Jul 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 17 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 31 Jul 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 31 Jul 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 7 Aug 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 7 Aug 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 21 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 21 Aug 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Wed 25 Aug 2027 | 4 nights |
| Wed 25 Aug 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 4 Sep 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sat 4 Sep 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Sat 18 Sep 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 18 Sep 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | — | — |
Ventura: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Ventura use in Southampton?
Ventura usually sails from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106, Western Docks, Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10). A few sailings use Ocean Terminal.
What is Ventura like?
Two-tier Arena Theatre stages the main production shows. Sports arena for football, basketball, tennis and archery, plus a video game arcade. Cuban-themed Havana nightclub and show lounge, plus The Tamarind Club for live entertainment. A 2026 refit refreshed all cabins and suites, the atrium and several bars.
How many passengers does Ventura carry?
Ventura carries about 3,192 guests.
How big is Ventura and when was it built?
Ventura is 116,017 gross tons and 289 metres long; it entered service in 2008 and was refitted in 2026.
Is Ventura good for children?
Yes. Ventura has a kids' club (The Reef). Check P&O Cruises' website for age groups and opening times.
What restaurants are on Ventura?
Places to eat include Epicurean, Sindhu, The Beach House, The Glass House, Waterside Buffet and Poolside Pizzeria & Grill. Some may cost extra.
How many pools does Ventura have?
Ventura has 4 pools.
What time does Ventura leave Southampton?
On Mon 4 Jan 2027, Ventura is scheduled to depart at PM, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.
Where can I park for a Ventura cruise?
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride. The official option for P&O Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027). Compare Mayflower Terminal parking →