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P&O Cruises WORST Rated Ship EXPOSED 2025

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👁️ 62K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 9:32
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the worst ship last year was arvia and at top was Aurora but have things changed in a year

Aurora was your favorite Pio ship and there's no change at the top but this year they have gone down 0.5 of a mark

the worst rated cruise ship for Pano is once again the newest ship the largest it's arvia and Aria last year got a score of 6.1 it's gone down to to 5.9

the service was was a massive thing for the bad reviews the sunbed hogging the lack of Staff the Fed Up crew and the cutbacks

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check recent reviews before booking, especially for Arvia and Ventura
Be prepared for app-based booking and potential queuing on Iona
Consider itineraries from the Mediterranean rather than transatlantic for better reviews

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the worst-rated P&O ship in 2025?
QHow have P&O ship rankings changed from last year?
QWhat are the main complaints about P&O ships?

Topics Covered

Itinerary RouteMehValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Sad BaconPool Deck3 Sad BaconShip ConditionMehCrowd Capacity2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Malta2½ Happy Bacon
Southampton
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

What's the worst-rated P&O ship? In this video, we dive into reviews from TripAdvisor and Cruise Critic to uncover the best and worst of P&O's fleet. From the luxurious Arvia, the family-friendly Iona, to the elegant classics like Aurora** and Arcadia we analyze passenger experiences to find out which ship tops the charts and which one falls short. We take a closer look at Britannia, Ventura and Azura comparing amenities, food, entertainment, and overall vibe. Plus, we tackle the question everyone’s asking: Is P&O really 'Butlins at Sea'?* Whether you're a P&O fan or planning your first cruise, share your favorite ship in the comments below! Join us as we reveal the truth behind P&O's cruise ships and discover which ship reigns supreme—or not. LOOK WATCH NEXT: P&O Cruises Winter 2026/27 SNEAK PEEK! https://youtu.be/wthl0InGCCw #POCruises #CruiseReviews #POShips #CruiseCritic #TripAdvisorReviews Need help booking your cruise? Take a look below at Richard’s page for some amazing cruise deals and personal service: https://fjordscruise.co.uk/? https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570083954413