On Wednesday this week, Ventura welcomed special guests and Carnival UK colleagues on board for her long awaited test cruise. As well as testing all operational elements and colleagues having the opportunity to SHINE for this first time in over 18 months, the ship was put through her paces testing the COVID-19 protocols we have in place.
To do this and facilitate our return to service, we have been working with Bureau Veritas to audit and verify health and wellbeing standards on board our ships. Having previously given Britannia, Iona and Queen Elizabeth the green light to sail again, Bureau Veritas were back on board Ventura to assess and verify all procedures and protocols to identify and manage COVID-19 related risks.
Thanks to the hard work of all our colleagues on board and many more ashore, we’re thrilled to announce that Ventura passed her return to service audit with flying colours! In just one more day she will be setting sail and once again creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests.
Andrew Baldwin, Director, Operational Support, commented:
“Yet again our teams on board and in the office have outdone themselves, working together to prepare another ship for return to service. We’ve lots of lessons learnt from Britannia, Iona and Queen Elizabeth and these help make the return to service process smoother for each new ship. That said, it’s still no less of an achievement to receive the official stamp of approval for Ventura from Bureau Veritas – thank you again to everyone involved. “
Captain Andrew Willard receiving Ventura’s official accreditation from Bureau Veritas
Join us tomorrow as we celebrate Ventura setting sail. Find out where and when you can see her sailaway here.