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Entered Service | 1998 April 12th |
The 26594-ton Pacific Venus (ぱしふぃっく びいなす) is the second largest cruise ship registered in Japan. Built in 1998 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, she is the second ship for the Osaka-based Venus Cruise. Named as the "Paradise on the Ocean" in marketing materials, Pacific Venus is a small but well-designed ship. The high passenger space ratio provides a comfortable and serene environment onboard. Intimate service, nicely-decorated facilities and attractively-presented cuisine make Pacific Venus to be one of the most luxurious ships in the Asia-Pacific region. The dress code is moderately casual, and the clean and fresh interiors of the ship give a feeling of warmth. She is more suitable to Japanese elderly passengers, though family-friendly cruises are often operated. Pacific Venus usually sails on World Cruise in April, which lasts for around three months. In winter she also has longer voyages such as South Pacific Grand Cruise and Asia Grand Cruise. On the other hand, a wide variety of local short cruises are provided, including the famous Japan Circumnavigation Cruise. Her major homeports are Yokohama and Kobe. |
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Builder |
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Tokyo (Japan) |
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Original Cost | US$114 million (Japanese-Yen 13 billion) | ||
Registry | Osaka, Japan | ||
Gross Tonnage | 26594 tons | ||
Length x Beam x Draft | 183.4 x 25.0 x 6.5 (m), 601.7 x 82.0 x 21.3 (ft) | ||
Speed | 18.5 knots | ||
Passenger Decks | 9 | ||
Number of Cabins (Inside / Oceanview / Balcony) |
258 (20, 218, 20) | ||
Passengers (Standard Occupancy / Full Occupancy) |
516 / 680 | ||
Total Crew | 220 | ||
Navigation Officers | Japanese | ||
IMO Number, Call Sign | 9160011, JPEI | ||
Sister Ships | / | ||
History | 1998- : Pacific Venus (Venus Cruise) |
(Unless otherwise specified, information about Pacific Venus in this virtual ship tour was correct at the time of publishing after the author visited the ship in February 2012. Cruise Wonderland would like to express our gratitude to Venus Cruise in organizing the ship tour for us.)
Click on different decks to
view the details:
Deck 4 /
Deck 5 / Deck 6 /
Deck 7 /
Deck 8 /
Deck 9 / Deck 10 /
Deck 11 /
Deck 12
Deck 4
Deck 4 is the lowest deck with passenger facilities,
including the Infirmary, the Beauty and Hair Salon. They can be reached from the
forward staircase.
Beauty Salon and Barber (美容室 & 理容室), 22m2+15m2:
The
Beauty Salon can accommodate two clients at the same time while the Hair Salon
can serve one. There are both cosmeticians and hair stylists to meet the
guests' needs.
Infirmary (医務室), 25m2:
A doctor and nurses are on board in every cruises in the
Infirmary for emergent medical
needs.
Deck 5
(Information Deck / インフォメーション デッキ)
Deck 5 is the lowest deck with passenger accommodations,
where
inside and oceanview cabins, known as
State Rooms (ステートルーム, 15.3m2), can be found. The
atrium and the Front Desk are located amidships.
Atrium:
The three-deck-high, midship atrium spans from
Deck 5 to Deck 7 and is connected by spiral stairs. A crystal chandelier at the
ceiling becomes its focal point and a grand piano is placed at the lobby.
Many public rooms surround the atrium on those three decks.
Front Desk (フロント):
The Front Desk is located amidships, at the base of the
atrium. Passengers can contact the staff here if they have any questions
or problems.
Organizer's Information
(オーガナイザーインフォメーション):
Positioned at the port side of the atrium, it acts
as the Shore Excursion Desk in normal cruises, and in charter cruises it becomes the information
counter of the organizer.
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Atrium |
Front Desk |
Organizer's Information |
Laundry Room (ランドリールーム):
The free-of-charge Laundry Rooms are open 24 hours for
passengers' use. They are located amidships of Deck 5, amidships of Deck 6,
forward and amidships of Deck 8, forward and amidships of Deck 9, and amidships
of Deck 10.
Detergents and fabric softeners, as well as irons and ironing boards, are
provided.
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Information Deck Laundry Room |
Pantry |
Forward Crew Area |
Standard Rooms
(スタンダードルーム):
The lowest category of accommodation onboard are the 20 inside
cabins, called Standard Rooms, in which 12 rooms are located on Deck 5 and 8 are
on Deck 6. With an additional sofa bed, each room can sleep three guests. All
cabins have television, telephone, refrigerator, air-conditioning, writing desk,
wardrobe and drawer space, safe, tea-drinking set, bathroom with shower and
toilet, hairdryer and Shiseido personal toiletry items.
State Rooms (スイートルーム),
15.3m2:
The 198 outside State Rooms on Pacific Venus have all the
features in Standard Rooms, plus the view of the ocean through portholes or
windows. They are located on Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 8 and Deck 9. Most of the State Rooms have sofa beds for third passengers.
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State Room |
Information Deck Hallway |
Information Deck Aft Staircase |
Deck 6
(Theater Deck / シアター デッキ)
Deck 6 has inside and oceanview cabins, as well as several
facilities around the midship atrium and a cinema at forward. The embarkation
gangway is usually located at the two sides of the atrium on this deck.
Theater (シアター), 110m2:
The Theater
has 86 seats and is positioned at
the forward of Deck 6. It screens a selection of movies, from
blockbusters to classics around the world, in every cruises. Lectures and other
events may also be held here as a classroom.
Writing Room
(ライティングルーム), 50m2:
As a library, the
English-style Writing Room at the port side of the atrium houses a
large collection of books and magazines. Many of them are cruise-related and can
be borrowed for free. The room is also an ideal place for writing letters.
PC Room (PCルーム), 25m2:
Located at the port side of the atrium, the
PC Room has 12 computers configured for email services. They are available for
use in cruises over 2 nights.
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Theater |
Writing Room |
PC Room |
Reception Room
(レセプションルーム), 40m2:
The 16-seat Reception Room, featuring Japanese traditional wood
furniture and Shoji screens, provides a space that embodies the essence of
Japanese spirit, beauty and harmonious consciousness. It displays many delicate
souvenirs presented by various ports to Pacific Venus, and also provides
chessboards for Go (a kind of traditional Chinese and Japanese chess) and
Othello. The room
is at the starboard side of the atrium, behind the Smoking Corner.
Smoking Corner
(スモーキングコーナー), 25m2:
There is a recreation area for smokers at the starboard
side of the atrium. In
the room, smokers can enjoy
watching various programmes on a large plasma television while smoking.
Reception Room | Reception Room | Smoking Corner |
Conference Room B
(コンファレンスルーム.B), 65m2:
With audio-visual equipment and white boards, the Conference Room
B can be used for various purposes, including meetings, training programmes,
classes and group activities. It is situated just aft of the atrium and can
accommodate 30 people.
Conference Room B | Atrium | Atrium |
Deck 7
(Rendezvous Deck / ランデブー デッキ)
Deck 7 houses most of the indoor public facilities,
including the main dining room at the stern, an alternative restaurant and two
saloons amidships, the main lounge at the forward end, as well as a souvenir shop. It is also the top level of the three-deck-high atrium.
"Primavera" Main Dining
Room (メインダイニングルーム "プリマヴェーラ"), 570m2:
The main restaurant
on Pacific Venus can be
found at Deck 7 aft. It has 328 seats in many large tables, and can be in one
seating (for normal cruises) or two seatings (for charter cruises) for dinners.
The menu is varied every day and consists of both Japanese and Western items. It
offers breakfasts (07:00-09:00, Japanese sets with Western buffets), lunches
(11:30-13:30, Japanese menus), dinners (17:30-21:00, Japanese-style and
Western-style on alternate days) and late night snacks (22:30-00:00).
Promenade (プロムナード):
The Promenade refers to the hallway outside Hummingbird Logo
Shop. Located at the port side of Deck 7, the double-wide indoor Promenade
connects the atrium and the Primavera Main Dining Room.
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"Primavera" Main Dining Room | "Primavera" Main Dining Room |
Rendezvous Deck Promenade |
"Hummingbird" Logo Shop
(ロゴショップ "ハミングバード"), 100m2:
This
shop offers a large variety of original merchandise such as postcards, Venus
Cruise gifts, snacks, fashions, jewellery, as well as everyday items and souvenirs from
ports of call. Duty-free goods are available on
international cruises. There is also photo service.
"Grand Siecle" Dining
Saloon (ダイニングサロン "グランシエクル"), 135m2:
Situated at the starboard side amidships, behind the
Arc-en-ciel Piano Saloon, Grand Siecle is a child-free and
non-smoking alternative restaurant for the Suite guests on Deck 10.
Having a capacity of 40 guests, it offers à la carte menu for breakfasts,
lunches (Japanese-style) and dinners (either Japanese- or Western-style). The
interior design is elegant and classic with Regency-style decoration.
"Arc-en-ciel" Piano
Saloon (ピアノサロン "アルカンシェル"), 120m2:
It is a 68-seat piano saloon and bar
at the starboard side of the atrium, which is decorated with various
combinations of colours. Surrounded by the
atmosphere with soft lighting and the sound of a grand piano, it is a space
where passengers can relax and refresh their spirit under elegant music.
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"Hummingbird" Logo Shop |
"Hummingbird" Logo Shop |
"Grand Siecle" Dining Saloon |
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"Grand Siecle" Dining Saloon |
"Arc-en-ciel" Piano Saloon |
"Arc-en-ciel" Piano Saloon |
"Wind of Mekong" Open
Bar (オープンバー "ウィンド オブ メコン"), 70m2:
The
bar has a design based on the concept of gentle breeze blowing across the Mekong
River. It has 36 seats and is at the port side amidships, at the forward end of
the Promenade. Alcoholic beverages and cocktails can be ordered here. Early
morning tea (starts at 06:00), morning tea (usually 09:00-11:00) and afternoon
tea (14:00-16:00) are offered as well.
"Le Pacifique" Main
Lounge (メインラウンジ "ル‧パシフィーク"), 560m2:
Other than Teatro Piazza on Deck 8, Le Pacifique is an
alternative but smaller entertainment venue on Pacific Venus. It is
multi-functional and has
402 seats. At night it serves as a
dance floor for ballroom dancing or as a lounge for all shipboard entertainment,
while in the daytime it is a room for lectures and various activities. Although
it is only single-level, it provides wonderful sound, light and colour effects
where audience can cluster around the stage. Entry for passengers below 18 is
not allowed for night-time dancing.
Atrium | Atrium | Atrium |
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"Wind of Mekong" Open Bar |
"Le Pacifique" Main Lounge |
"Le Pacifique" Main Lounge |
Deck 8
(Boat Deck / ボート デッキ)
Deck 8 is the promenade deck, with oceanview cabins at the
forward end and midships, and the main hall at the stern.
"Teatro Piazza" Main
Hall (メインホール "テアトロ ピアッツア"), 650m2:
Designed based on the concept of interaction between humans,
culture and nature, the European-style Teatro Piazza is a multi-purpose hall
with high and sculptured ceiling. It
can house 650 passengers at the
same time. With the movable seats, it functions as a large theatre for various
events, including concerts, stage shows, conventions, lectures and parties. On
most cruises, special featured guest entertainers, such as singers, dancers,
instrumentalists and storytellers, are invited onboard for performance.
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"Teatro Piazza" Main Hall |
"Teatro Piazza" Main Hall |
"Teatro Piazza" Main Hall |
Promenade (プロムナード):
The open walking promenade is in blue colour, rubber-coated and
is 336 metres long per circuit. There are few deck chairs but is an ideal place
for strolling.
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Promenade | Promenade | Promenade |
Promenade | Shipyard Plaque | Boat Deck Forward Staircase |
Deck 9
(Pacific Deck / パシフィック デッキ)
Deck 9 forward are passenger cabins, with 20 Deluxe Rooms
(デラックスルーム,
23.5m2)
and 12 State Rooms. At the aft there are a conference room, a card room, a
karaoke room and a tea ceremony room.
"Rakusuitei" Chashitsu
(茶室 "楽水亭"), 40m2:
Filled with aromatic scent of tea, the traditional Japanese-style
Chashitsu (meaning "Tea Ceremony Room") is a room
for holding tea ceremonies and such classes in some cruises. It is spacious and
matted with tatami (the traditional type of Japanese flooring), and is also a
place for free chat and relaxation.
Card Room (カードルーム), 20m2:
There are 3 automatic
Mahjong tables (for 12 people altogether) in the Card Room and one of them is in
a separate area for smokers. Passengers can enjoy various kinds of card games as
well in this playroom.
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"Rakusuitei" Chashitsu / Tea Ceremony Room |
"Rakusuitei" Chashitsu / Tea Ceremony Room |
Card Room |
"Sharp and Flat" Karaoke
Room (カラオケルーム "シャープ & フラット"), 20m2:
The Karaoke Room
can accommodate 14 people at most,
and is equipped with the latest online karaoke system. Passengers can use the
room by reserving at the Front Desk.
Conference Room A
(コンファレンスルーム.A), 35m2:
It serves as similar functions as Conference Room B on Deck 6,
but is smaller in size
and can accommodate 24 people.
Deluxe Rooms (デラックスルーム),
23.5m2:
In addition to all features found in State Rooms, 20 Deluxe Rooms
on Deck 9 also have separate living and sleeping area, sofa, large picture
window, CD and DVD player, and bathroom with bathtub.
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Pacific Deck Hallway |
Pacific Deck Forward Staircase | Pacific Deck Laundry Room |
Pacific Deck, Forward Observation Area | Pacific Deck, Port Side Aft View | Pacific Deck, Starboard Side Forward View |
Deck 10
(Sports Deck / スポーツ デッキ)
Deck 10 is the highest deck with passenger cabins. 4 Royal Suites and 16 Suites can be
found from forward end to midships. At the stern a large area of Sports Deck is used for various outdoor activities.
The bridge is situated forward.
Bridge (ブリッジ):
The bridge of Pacific Venus is
open for passengers' visit on a particular day on most cruises.
Bridge | Bridge | Bridge Wing Starboard Side |
Sports Deck (スポーツデッキ):
Located at the aft of Deck 10, the Sports Deck is an open
area which is wide enough for all passengers to exercise at the same time. A
wide variety of game equipment, such as shuffleboards and deck quoits, is
available. It can also be used for organizing outdoor parties.
It had a wooden floor originally, but became rubber-coated after the ship's
renovation in 2011.
Sports Deck Bar (スポーツデッキバー):
Snacks and drinks are served at the
Sports Deck Bar, positioned at the forward side of the Sports Deck open area.
Sports Deck [before 2011] | Sports Deck [before 2011] | Sports Deck [after 2011] |
Royal Suites and Suites (ロイヤルスイート & スイート):
The largest cabins on Pacific Venus are the 4 Royal Suites
(65m2)
behind the bridge, which are named "Archaic" (1001), "Modern" (1002), "Elegant"
(1003) and "Noble" (1004) respectively. They are decorated in two different styles, with
"Archaic" and "Modern" in traditional Japanese style while "Elegant" and "Noble"
being more contemporary. Each Royal Suite has a private balcony, a lounge area,
a separate bedroom and a large oceanview bathroom with a tiny Jacuzzi bathtub.
For the 16 suites (35m2), each also has a private balcony, a living
area, separate sleeping area and bathroom with bathtub. Guests in both Royal
Suites and Suites can enjoy many privileges onboard.
Smoking Corner for Deck 10 Suites (スモーキングスコーナー 10階客室專用):
The small Smoking Corner at the port side amidships is
exclusive for guests living in Suites and Royal Suites on Deck 10.
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Smoking Corner |
Sports Deck Hallway |
Sports Deck Laundry Room |
Deck 11
(Pool Deck / プール デッキ)
Deck 11 is a deck where the swimming pool is located. At the
forward end are the observation lounge, the beauty salon, bathing rooms and sauna, while
a gymnasium can be found under the funnel.
"Grand Chariot"
Observation Lounge (オブザベーションラウンジ "グランシャリオ"), 175m2:
Positioned at the forward end of Deck 11, Grand Chariot Observation
Lounge has the
design based on the concept of bright stars in the sky. It is a 72-seat bar
which offers morning tea (usually 09:00-11:00) and afternoon tea (14:00-16:00),
and also a club for evening activities under live music. In front of the
lounge is an outdoor observation area to the bow of the ship.
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"Grand Chariot" Observation Lounge |
"Grand Chariot" Observation Lounge |
"Grand Chariot" Observation Lounge |
Observation Area | Observation Area, Port Side Forward View | Observation Area, Starboard Side Aft View |
Venus Salon (びいなすサロン),
45m2:
The Venus Salon
is behind the Grand Chariot
Observation Lounge. With a balcony on the port side, it provides body therapy,
aesthetic care, nail art service and nail care. All services are fee-required
and available by reservation.
Observation Bathing
Rooms and Steam Sauna (展望浴室 & スチームサウナ):
The traditional Japanese bathing rooms have separate rooms for
men and women with magnificent view of the ocean. Each room (55m2)
can accommodate 10 to 15 people. Health and cleansing facilities, including
soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, bath towels, facial towels, hair dryers as
well as lockers, are provided. There are also two steam saunas beside the
bathing rooms.
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Venus Salon | Observation Bathing Rooms / Steam Sauna |
Observation Bathing Rooms |
Observation Bathing Rooms | Observation Bathing Rooms | Steam Sauna |
Pool and Jacuzzi (プール &
ジャグジー):
There are two Swimming Pools and a Jacuzzi on Deck 11. The
forward pool is larger (6.3m x 4.2m, depth 1.5m) and another smaller one (2.4m x
3.9m, depth 0.3m) is for children.
The Poolside Deck (プールサイドデッキ) has
many sunloungers for passengers who would like to sunbathe and towels are
provided.
Poolside Bar (プールサイドバー):
Light snacks and tropical drinks are served at the
Poolside Bar, just located aft of the Observation Bathing Rooms.
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Pool Deck | Swimming Pool |
Children's Pool & Jacuzzi |
Pool Deck | Pool Deck | Poolside Bar |
Gymnasium (ジムナジウム), 70m2:
Positioned under the funnel and the Satellite Lounge, the
Gymnasium provides various
exercise equipment to passengers for enhancing physical fitness. It can enjoy views
of the pool area through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Gymnasium | Gymnasium | Pool Deck |
Deck 12
(Panorama Deck / パノラマ
デッキ)
Deck 12 is the highest deck on Pacific Venus, which consists of a lounge in front of the funnel and the
Sun Deck surrounding the
pool area.
"Satellite" Top Lounge &
Game Corner (トップラウンジ & ゲームコーナー "サテライト"), 110m2:
Resembling Royal Viking Lounge on ships of Royal Caribbean
International, Satellite Top Lounge & Game Corner is situated at the base of the
funnel, and can overlook the panoramic view of entire pool area on the lower
deck. It acts
bi-functionally as an observation lounge and bar with 20 seats, as well as the
ship's casino which has slot machines and gaming tables for roulette and
blackjack. Guests under the age of 18 are prohibited to enter the lounge when
the casino is open.
Sun Deck (サンデッキ):
The non-wrap-around Sun Deck surrounds the pool and jacuzzi on
Deck 11, and is an open area for sunbathing.
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"Satellite" Top Lounge & Game Corner |
Aft View |
Pool View |
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Sun Deck | Pool View |
Pool View |