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I Spent 13 Days on Britains Biggest Cruise Ship

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 961K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 30:22

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a thirteen day cruise aboard the P&O Arvia, traveling from Southampton to Barcelona with a large group of nine people. The journey includes visits to Malta and Malaga, though a storm in the Bay of Biscue forces a change in itinerary, causing the ship to skip Lisbon. The creator evaluates various aspects of the ship, including the food quality at venues like the American Diner and Roast, the effectiveness of the onboard Wi-Fi, and the variety of entertainment ranging from acrobatic shows in the atrium to large scale productions in the dome. While noting some inconsistencies with dress codes in certain lounges and the length of service in the main dining rooms, the creator concludes that the cruise met the primary requirements of being UK based and staying within a specific per person budget. The video also touches on the practicalities of traveling with children, the availability of inclusive amenities, and the experience of navigating extreme weather at sea.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Arvia
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Arvia
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Transatlantic Β· Fall Β· 13 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disembarked a cruise on Britain's biggest and most exciting cruise ship where we had more than our fair share of extreme events

We cruised from Southampton to Barcelona with 5,327 other guests

I will say though the ship did handle it very well and I only really felt the movement when I was in my cabin which was right at the front of the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check your travel insurance for medical emergencies on cruise ships
βœ“Use onboard credit to try specialty dining instead of spending real money
βœ“Book dining reservations in advance using the app to avoid queues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather sailing out of UK and through Bay of Biscay in October β€” The ship handled rough weather well, but consider travel insurance for seasickness or medical issues
Overcrowding on a very big ship β€” Ship felt bright and spacious, with plenty of outside space per person

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Britain's biggest cruise ship compare to American ships?
QWhat is it like to cruise from the UK in October?
QIs the cruise good for families with young children?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cadiz3 Happy Bacon
La CoruΓ±a1 Sad Bacon
Barcelona3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Sagrada Familia Tour
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