Illness on board P&O Ventura Cruise Ship

Reports have been received that approximately 20 passengers on board the P&0 Ventura cruise ship have developed norovirus type symptoms. The Cruise Ship left Southampton last Friday and is is due back in Britain on the 13th June.

It has also been reported that some of the passengers have now decided not to eat in the ships restaurants due to the illness.

Irwin Mitchell are experienced in dealing with large group action claims for illness on cruise ships and have successfully recovered damages for passengers who have suffered illness on various cruises around the World including the payment of £350,000 to passengers effected by an outbreak of norovirus on board the MS Sundream during a Caribbean cruise.

Irwin Mitchell were also successful in securing compensation for passengers who travelled on the SS Ausonia , we recovered in excess of £250,000 in damages after a number of passengers were taken ill with Salmonella food poisoning. We have also successfully acted for Thousands of other holidaymakers who have contracted illness on other cruise ships or in hotels overseas.

We urge anyone to come forward who has been affected by illness on this cruise upon their return. Complete our online claims form for a free case assessment.