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P&O Arvia Cruise - 2 weeks onboard (part 1)

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 220K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 1:14:55

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first eight days of a two-week Mediterranean cruise aboard the P&O Arvia, departing from Southampton. The video provides a detailed look at onboard amenities, including various dining options such as the Sixth Street Diner, Green and Co, and specialty restaurants like Sindhu and the Beach House. The creator reviews the controversial balcony cabins on the promenade deck, noting the benefit of increased space despite privacy concerns. Onboard activities covered include the Skywalk rope course, the thermal suite, and various entertainment performances in the atrium and Limelight Club. The vlog also details several port visits, including La Corunna in Spain, Palma de Mallorca, and La Spezia, Italy, where the creator takes an excursion to Lucca. Throughout the journey, the creator shares practical advice regarding ship Wi-Fi, mobile network costs, and the use of the My Holiday app. The first part of the series concludes as the ship sails toward the next destination, promising future coverage of Marseille, Barcelona, and Cadiz.

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
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❤️ 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

I have to say we love it we love the location we love the extra space we don't mind that there are people walking outside

Highly recommend it oh and by the way you need to allow about one hour for that experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Put your phone on flight mode to avoid high charges from the ship's mobile network
Connect to the ship's Wi-Fi for free to book holiday experiences via the my holiday webpage
Allow about one hour for the altitude skywalk rope course experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Noise from people walking by the balcony cabinThe glass is tinted, and people cannot see in; the balcony size and extra space are worth it

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on P&O Arvia?
QHow is the controversial balcony cabin on Prom deck?
QWhat dining options are available on board?
QWhat activities and entertainment can guests experience?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Palma de Mallorca4 Happy Bacon
Barcelona
Cadiz
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