We Accepted The Captain’s Challenge in Santander and Experience The Epicurean on P&O Ventura
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Santandere is a new port for us. We've never been here before, so we were really looking forward to getting off the ship and having a little look around.
He said, "What you need to do is you need to find a Santandere bank and take a photo in front of it because he's advising us to get a photo in Santandere in front of Santandere."
This bay in Santandere is the only northern southacing bay in all of Spain.
The Epicurion is one of PO's best restaurants. It's PO's version of refined dining that gives us plenty of British classic, but with an extra twist.
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Join us as we visit Santander, Spain for the very first time aboard P&O Ventura! 🇪🇸 In today’s cruise vlog, we explore one of Spain’s most underrated cruise ports with stunning waterfront views, authentic tapas, hidden back streets, shopping, and a beautiful cathedral just minutes from the ship. We start the morning with breakfast onboard Ventura before heading ashore to explore Santander on foot. Along the way we discover public art, marina views, outdoor escalators, local drinks, complimentary tapas, and even complete a challenge set by Captain Neil Turnbull himself! Back onboard, we enjoy poolside drinks and burgers before unexpected sail away drama hits the ship. Later in the evening, we dine at The Epicurean specialty restaurant for an incredible fine dining experience including steak, cocktails, desserts, and table side service. We finish the night with one of the BEST theatre productions we’ve ever seen at sea before relaxing with live music at the Metropolis Bar. If you're planning a P&O Cruises holiday, cruising to Spain, or sailing on Ventura, this vlog is packed with cruise tips, food reviews, port information, and honest opinions to help you plan your trip. In this video: ✨ Santander Spain cruise port ✨ Walking tour of Santander ✨ Tapas and local drinks ✨ P&O Ventura food review ✨ The Epicurean restaurant review ✨ Cruise entertainment onboard Ventura ✨ Sail away drama ✨ Cruise tips and honest reviews 👇 Let us know in the comments: Have you visited Santander before? Would you try The Epicurean on Ventura? What’s your favourite cruise port in Spain? 👍 Please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to follow our latest cruise adventures! We’re Tom & Dom Travel, a UK couple sharing honest cruise reviews, stylish travel vlogs, and modern cruise content with personality. P&O Ventura Standard Balcony B227 Tour and Review - https://youtu.be/_g7VYa_tjtI P&O Ventura COMPLETE Ship Tour and Guide! - https://youtu.be/_iPAR0X1xLg P&O Ventura is a lively, modern cruise ship that blends family-friendly fun with grown-up relaxation, making it a favourite for UK cruisers. Launched in 2008 and named by Dame Helen Mirren, Ventura was built by Fincantieri and comes in at over 116,000 tons, carrying roughly 3,000 guests across its spacious decks. The ship stretches nearly 290 metres and features an impressive collection of more than 7,000 pieces of British artwork, giving it a unique character from the moment you step on board. Entertainment is at the heart of the Ventura experience. The two-deck Arena Theatre hosts West End-style productions, comedians, live music, and movie screenings. The Tamarind Club offers a vibrant atmosphere with colourful, exotic design, while Havana becomes the late-night hotspot for dancing and live bands. For relaxation, the Oasis Spa delivers a luxurious escape with thermal rooms, heated loungers, and premium treatments. Guests can enjoy four pools, including one with a retractable roof, along with a large gym, sports courts, and golf nets. Dining on Ventura offers delicious variety. The main dining rooms Bay Tree, Saffron, and Cinnamon serve classic favourites, while specialty venues like Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Beach House, and The Glass House provide flavour from around the world, from Indian cuisine to molecular gastronomy and expertly paired wines. Casual bites are always available at the Waterside buffet, the pizzeria, and the poolside grill. We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021.Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. Join our CRUISE CHAT Facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #POCruise #Santander #CruiseVlog #POVentura #SpainTravel #CruiseLife #TomAndDomTravel #TheEpicurean #CruiseFood #EuropeanCruise