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P&O Arvia 2 Week Mediterranean Cruise (Part 2)

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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πŸ‘οΈ 94K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 58:08

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the second week of a fourteen day Mediterranean cruise aboard the P&O Arvia. The journey includes various port visits such as Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz, and Lisbon. In Marseille, the creator discusses shuttle options and local transportation tips. The Barcelona segment features a visit to the Old Port cable car and the Sagrada Familia, noting the convenience of using taxis to save time. During the sea days, the creator reviews dining experiences at the Olive Grove and the Zenith restaurant, while also highlighting the ship's entertainment, including a musical production. The vlog covers the logistics of disembarkation in Southampton, providing advice on luggage handling and the self-help option. The creator concludes by reflecting on the ship's family friendly facilities, the variety of specialty dining, and the overall efficiency of the crew. The video ends with a summary of the cruise experience and an announcement of upcoming travel plans to the Caribbean.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Spring · 14 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the Olive Grove menu changed to menu B at the end of our first week on board

we never experienced that at all on this Cruise which was a welcome surprise to us

will we be sailing on arvia again the answer is yes

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the my holiday webpage to join virtual queues and book restaurants in advance
βœ“If it's a windy day, don't give up hopeβ€”wander the open decks to find a sheltered spot
βœ“For Marseille, turn left when you get off the ship and walk for about five minutes to catch a free shuttle into the city center

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting around ports independently β€” Use local transport like metro, water taxis, or tourist trains; check for free shuttles like in Marseille
Room service charges β€” Room service items are chargeable, but you've already paid for them in your cruise fare

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a two-week Mediterranean cruise on P&O Arvia?
QHow accessible are the ports independently without excursions?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options onboard?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Barcelona3 Happy Bacon
CΓ‘diz3Β½ Happy Bacon
Marseille2Β½ Happy Bacon
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