Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Adventure of the Seas vs Ventura
P&O Cruises
Ventura
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $361
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Adventure of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001. Ventura is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 3,078 passengers. Ventura has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Adventure of the Seas if you want more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has 45.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.7) and its cruises start from $299 (vs $361).
Ventura does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Adventure of the Seas | Ventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | P&O Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 142,000 | 116,017 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,078 |
| Crew | 1,185 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.6 (better) | 37.7 |
| Decks | 15 | — |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 945 ft |
| Beam | 161 ft | — |
| Speed | 26 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 9 nights | 3 to 21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 (better) | $361 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Ventura has no Bliss scores yet.
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Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is one of the largest cruise ships that call on some of the most desirable islands in the Southern Caribbean.
Highlights
- The Royal Promenade is the internal hub of the ship with different shopping venues, four themed bars and 24-hour snacks at the Café Promenade.
- The ship has one of the largest arcades at sea, a plus for families with active kids.
- Make sure to see the ice show in Studio B; it is definitely a must-do.
- Climb the rock wall 200 feet above the ocean.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $299.
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Ventura
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50 cruises on sale, from $361.
Questions
Adventure of the Seas or Ventura?
Which is bigger, Adventure of the Seas or Ventura?
Adventure of the Seas is bigger at 142,000 gross tons, against 116,017 gross tons for Ventura. Adventure of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Ventura carries 3,078.
Which has more space per passenger?
Adventure of the Seas, with 45.6 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Ventura. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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