VENTURA

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Police prevented blockage of cruise ship by climate activists

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 norovirus outbreak

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

Medevac off Estaca de Bares

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.