P&O Ventura Evacuated Following Bomb Threat in Port of Southampton

Consequently, the police ordered the evacuation of a 200-meter security zone. As the cruise ship was within this danger zone, all individuals on board were asked to leave the vessel immediately. The captain informed the guests via the onboard loudspeakers, instructing them to proceed to the designated safe assembly points.

A spokesperson for P&O Cruises confirmed the incident to an English-language cruise blog. He emphasized that the evacuation was carried out purely out of caution and that normal operations resumed after the situation was resolved. The safety of passengers, crew, and port staff is the highest priority, and they are grateful for the seamless cooperation with the responsible authorities.

The incident occurred during the passenger turnover, as the P&O Ventura had just completed its one-week Western Europe cruise and was preparing for its next 14-day voyage to Madeira, the Canary Islands, and ports on the Iberian Peninsula. The bomb threat led to a delay in the embarkation process. Ultimately, the ship was able to depart with only a slight delay. The police investigation into the anonymous call is ongoing. No bomb was found.