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P&O Arvia 7 Night Caribbean Cruise & Maleth Aero 16 Hour Delay (Part 3)

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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πŸ‘οΈ 39K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 41:39

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the final stages of a seven night Caribbean cruise on the P&O Arvia, beginning with a specialty breakfast at the Cenario restaurant. The video details various onboard amenities, including the different infinity pools and hot tubs available on various decks, as well as dining experiences at Green and Co. After exploring Antigua and visiting Dickinson Bay, the narrative shifts to a significant travel disruption. Following a series of announcements, the creators learn that their Maleth Aero charter flight to London Gatwick is delayed due to crew rest requirements. The situation escalates as passengers are dropped off at the airport overnight with minimal information or support. The creators describe a grueling sixteen hour delay characterized by technical issues, luggage complications, and a lack of communication. Despite the positive aspects of the cruise itself, such as the ship facilities and Caribbean scenery, the creator concludes that the poor experience with the charter flight service prevents them from booking a fly cruise with this provider again. They intend to pursue formal compensation for the ordeal.

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 in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

three C days for this itinerary uh we feel is far too many we want more time on the Caribbean islands so Pino please can you add another port on 7even night Caribbean cruises

this was a truly horrifying experience and we were all treated so very very poorly

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring extra money for expensive food and drink prices at Dickinson Bay, Antigua
βœ“Claim compensation if your flight is delayed by 4 hours or more on arrival into London Gatwick
βœ“Ensure you have arrangements for pets or other commitments if flights are unexpectedly delayed

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Disembarkation process for charter flights β€” Follow the luggage labels and boarding pass instructions; hand luggage can be stored in the headliner theater
Cost of specialty dining β€” Be aware that dishes come with a surcharge; consider if it's worth it compared to included dining

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the disembarkation process for charter flights like Maleth Aero?
QHow many sea days are on this 7-night Caribbean itinerary and is it too many?
QWhat is the dining experience like at Green & Co specialty restaurant?
QWhat happened during the 16-hour flight delay and how was it handled?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Antigua3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Independent visit to Dickinson Bay
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