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I Took a Cruise on Britain's BIGGEST Cruise Ship, but is Bigger Really Better?

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 19K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 33:55
What This Creator Said
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👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europe · Winter · 4 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I found my experiences on board Arvia to not really match anything that I had seen from elsewhere in the fleet.

Arvia is 345 m long. The Shard in London is 310 m tall. So, Arvia is 35 m longer than the entire height of the Shard.

The solo pricing strategy from PO Cruises is something that has frustrated me for years.

Creator's Tips & Advice

To avoid missing unadvertised shows, settle down in an atrium venue with a drink and watch the action unfold.
When visiting Bruge by train, follow the crowd of other tourists to easily find the city center.
Bring up to one liter of wine or champagne on board for embarkation day if cruising with P&O.
Try the specialty Indian restaurant Sindu for a good value three-course option.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will the ship be too busy and chaotic?Do basic research on YouTube to understand the specific vibe of the ship before booking.
Will they enjoy a large ship?The ship is easy to navigate and lacks overwhelming high-energy facilities like water parks, making it manageable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Arvia too big for a short cruise?
QIs the ship too busy or chaotic?
QIs the ship suitable for first-time cruisers?
QHow much does it cost to cruise on Arvia?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3½ Sad BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

ZeeBrugge3½ Happy Bacon
Bruges4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Train to Bruge
Cherbourg2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking through town
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YouTube Video Description

#Cruise #Arvia #PandOCruises I took a cruise onboard Arvia, Britain’s biggest cruise ship! I thought I knew what to expect from a cruise with P&O Cruises, but there were so many things on this ship that didn’t match what I’d seen from other ships in the P&O Cruises fleet. I took a cruise from Southampton, and we visited ZeeBrugge (Belgium) and Cherbourg (France), with a sea day in between. In this video, I’ll show you what it’s like to cruise on this huge cruise ship. I’ll show you my cabin, the food, the ports, the overall onboard experience, and will also share with you some of my top tips for cruising on this ship. I’ll also share with you exactly how much we paid for this cruise - this part might surprise you! If you enjoy this video, please consider supporting my channel by clicking both the THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE buttons. I use my YouTube channel to share my cruise experiences, to help you to have the best cruise possible when your time to board comes around. SUPPORT FRASER AT SEA - come and find me on the platforms below: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Fraser-at-Sea-61560127220226/ Want 10% OFF your order at TheCruiseMaps.com? Use the discount code 'FRASERATSEA' here: https://thecruisemaps.com/ Looking for my Amazon store? https://www.fraseratsea.com/buy-your-cruise-essentials Want to see even more? Head over to my website: https://www.fraseratsea.com/ #CruiseShip #CruiseLife #CruiseShips #CruiseTips #CruiseVacation #CruiseVlog #LivingOnCruiseShips #LuxuryLifestyle #Vlog #FredOlsenTips