silversurf Posted April 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Think I read somewhere that you can no longer see your on-board account on the TV. Anyone know if this is correct? It was something I really liked on Ventura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted April 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Yes it's true Ventura TV is now down to 10 channels . 1 safety channel 2 excursions 3 shopping 4 BBC world news USA based (when we were on board ) 5 Sky news 6 BBC HD tv soaps etc 7 sport 24 8 ventura web cam 21 Navigation info 22 Entertainment ... cruise directors wannabe tv from the Havana bar click from tv to films and a couple of films are pay per view . enjoy :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboo Posted April 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 15, 2018 what no movies in cabin now ? !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted April 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 15, 2018 what no movies in cabin now ? !!! click from tv to films and a couple of films are pay per view . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurf Posted April 15, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboo Posted April 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 15, 2018 click from tv to films and a couple of films are pay per view . oops oh yes see it now :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted April 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Seeing your account was a useful feature, why on earth would they remove it. Must cause more work at reception with people requesting an interim statement instead of just looking it up for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HikingPete Posted April 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Are there any inputs on the TV? Can an HDMI or USB device be plugged in and used? Not that I intend to spend too long in the cabin of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICO72 Posted April 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Seeing your account was a useful feature, why on earth would they remove it. Must cause more work at reception with people requesting an interim statement instead of just looking it up for themselves. If you can't easily see what you've spent, without lining up at Guest Services, is there a chance you'll spend more ? Just the cynical marketer in me but I tend to believe it warrants some truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICO72 Posted April 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Are there any inputs on the TV? Can an HDMI or USB device be plugged in and used? Not that I intend to spend too long in the cabin of course. Having just returned from Ventura's first post-refit cruise, I can confirm that neither of those inputs are available - trust me, I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted April 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Have they changed the TVs and if so are they now widescreen and bigger? If not why have they just changed the system which was working fine in March as we left the ship before its refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICO72 Posted April 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 16, 2018 what no movies in cabin now ? !!! Yes, there were a couple of pay-per-view films but I counted around 30 films across multiple genres that were available free. Having said that, it was not at all easy on the eye looking at Ventura's micro-TV's with a very limited volume to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICO72 Posted April 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Have they changed the TVs and if so are they now widescreen and bigger? If not why have they just changed the system which was working fine in March as we left the ship before its refit. Still the same old 4:3 TV but now with no interactive services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted April 16, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 16, 2018 They don't want you stuck in your cabins watching free TV....they want you out & about....spending!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HikingPete Posted April 16, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Having just returned from Ventura's first post-refit cruise, I can confirm that neither of those inputs are available - trust me, I looked. Sad times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted April 16, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 16, 2018 If you can't easily see what you've spent, without lining up at Guest Services, is there a chance you'll spend more ? Just the cynical marketer in me but I tend to believe it warrants some truth. That did cross my mind I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Cathedral Posted April 16, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I must admit that I'm surprised that this feature isn't standard on new ships and being removed on refurb on the others where it was available. Seems like such a retrograde step in these technological times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex blue Posted April 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Having not sailed with P&O for a few years but having just returned from Ventura's first post refit cruise, I hadn't at the time realised that the in cabin TVs were new. They are awful in every respect and the lack of smart technology compared to Princess is really apparent. We really missed the free Princess phone app and wish P&O would adopt the same. Taken from the Princess website: "Princess@Sea is our FREE, award-winning mobile friendly tool offering quick and convenient access to valuable information about the ship while you're onboard! Plan your day's events and activities, review the ship's itinerary and port guides, browse restaurant menus, even access your stateroom account! Plus, the Princess@Sea Messenger allows you to send text messages to other guests onboard!Getting started with Princess@Sea is easy. Simply connect to the ship’s WIFI once onboard, open your browser and Princess@Sea will be the default page that appears. It even operates in "Airplane Mode". No cellular or data charges required! Princess@Sea and Princess@Sea Messenger are now available on all ships." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smileyman Posted April 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 18, 2018 NCL have an app too, works on mobile telephone / tablet etc - "Norwegian iConcierge" - worked via wifi, free connection whevever onboard the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurf Posted April 19, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Just checked my Cruise Personaliser and it still says on Ventura you can check your on board account on the tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted April 19, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I think Azura must be the only ship now with your account on the TV. It’s a shame, it’s a pain going to check at reception! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted April 19, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Just checked my Cruise Personaliser and it still says on Ventura you can check your on board account on the tv It also said in P&O Horizon Mag on the back page (Sunday 8th April) "You can't Take It Home With You .... With one day of your cruise remaining ,if you still have any on-board spending money on your account do make sure you use it up - every last penny ! After all you can't cash it in or roll it over. You can make the most of your on-board spending money in our retail or dining outlets , and if you need to check how much you have remaining before choosing you treat you can check and review your account on the in-cabin interactive TV. When passing Reception they confirmed (the text in red) it was not true and we would need a print out from them . Just to confirm for you that P&O Ventura has no interactive TV at this present time . You still have the old TV but not the old interactive remote that used to open your " In cabin account" . They are new remotes that do not have this function on them .(When I say new , they look old) Maybe one day they could restore the in cabin accounts but not at this time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted April 20, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Just checked my Cruise Personaliser and it still says on Ventura you can check your on board account on the tv It also said on the TV channel list in our cabin in February that Sky Sports news was one of the available channels, but that's not true either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsta Posted April 20, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I haven't been on Ventura but really valued the interactive TV on Azura - I spend more time than average in my cabin and the 'on demand' films etc made my down-time more enjoyable (especially when in an inside cabin). It sounds like a real retrograde step to have removed the interactive facility from Ventura and it seems that they are going to bring all TVs down to the lower standard, rather than making them all interactive :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICO72 Posted April 20, 2018 #25 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I haven't been on Ventura but really valued the interactive TV on Azura - I spend more time than average in my cabin and the 'on demand' films etc made my down-time more enjoyable (especially when in an inside cabin). :( Let me refer you to an earlier quote of mine in this thread, where I said.........there were a couple of pay-per-view films but I counted around 30 films across multiple genres that were available free You will still have a good choice of films but the account-viewing facility has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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