What I Wish I Knew Before My First P&O Arvia Cruise (15 Essential Tips!)
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Before my first cruise on Pino Avia, I thought I was ready.
There were quite a few things I wish I'd known that would have saved me time, money, and stress.
Tip one, book dining, excursions, and spa treatments in advance.
Tip nine. Don't overpay for the drinks package.
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Thinking of cruising on P&O Arvia for the first time? Here are 15 things I wish I’d known before stepping onboard—so you can avoid the mistakes I made and make the most of your holiday. In this video, I cover: • What to pack (and what not to forget) • Dining hacks and free food tips • Drinks package advice (and money-saving tricks) • The best hidden spots on Arvia for sunbathing and quiet time • Cabin tips, entertainment booking advice, and shore day planning Thinking of cruising on P&O Cruises? In this video I cover everything you need to know before you sail on P&O Arvia. If you want to check the latest drink prices before your cruise, you can view the full P&O Drinks Menu 2026 here: 👉 https://solotravel1974.com/po-drinks-package-2026/ Subscribe to Solo Travel 1974 for more honest cruise guides, solo travel tips, and destination inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Watch my recent video on Arvi's Mediterranean Cruise Ports of Call here: https://youtu.be/rpQvvE2yURI 🧳 Cruise Essentials I Use (Amazon) 👉 Magnetic hooks (perfect for extra storage in your cabin): https://amzn.to/4d0ndOW 👉 Packing cubes (keep your suitcase organised): https://amzn.to/3Pyh5DA 👉 Cruise luggage tags (protect your tags at the port): https://amzn.to/47XWA9H 👉 Travel Extension Lead UK https://amzn.to/41iaqA4 EU https://amzn.to/4d5SCQ1 👉 Toiletry organiser (great for small bathrooms): https://amzn.to/4uGmQiN (Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Tip 1 01:25 - Tip 2 02:00 - Tip 3 02:24 - Tip 4 03:22 - Tip 5 03:49 - Tip 6 04:22 - Tip 7 04:44 - Tip 8 05:29 - Tip 9 06:01 - Tip 10 06:27 - Tip 11 07:04 - Tip 12 07:30 - Tip 13 08:03 - Tip 14 08:23 - Tip 15 08:53 - Outro #PAndOArvia #CruiseTips #FirstTimeCruiser #SoloTravel1974 #CruiseVlog