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P&O Arvia Embarkation Day - Boarding The *NEWEST SHIP* In The P&O Fleet

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their embarkation day on the P&O Arvia, the newest ship in the P&O fleet, as they begin a two-week Mediterranean cruise. The video follows their journey from Stoke-on-Trent to the Port of Southampton, including practical advice on cost-effective parking at the West Quay Shopping Center and using Uber services to reach the terminal. Upon boarding, the creators explore the ship's amenities, including the buffet and the Keys restaurant, where they enjoy fish and chips. They also provide a detailed look at their inside cabin, noting a minor issue with a red wine stain on the carpet left by previous guests. Additionally, the creators showcase a three-piece luggage set from Level 8 and discuss the importance of booking shows in advance via the cruise app. The video concludes with a breakdown of their cruise costs, explaining how they secured a deal for 1,566 pounds for two weeks by opting for an inside cabin without a drinks package. They express excitement for upcoming content covering various ports and ship features.

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
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❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 14 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going on with an opened positive mind because why not you live once right so we've got to make the most of it

she looks beautiful she looks very busy yes let's put it that way I think this cruise is very full

the selection seems better than the last time when we were on the uh piano Britannia on the buffet it's actually looks it all right

we've got a inside cabin but we're gonna do a separate cabin Tour on that to show you more in detail

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Print off and bring passports, boarding pass, and luggage tags.
βœ“Don't put your boarding passes away; you will need it multiple times.
βœ“Watch the safety video in your cabin.
βœ“Use the West Key Shopping Center for cheaper parking and take an Uber to the port.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect during embarkation β€” Watch this video for a good idea of what to expect.
How full the ship will be β€” Ask staff on board; the ship was very full with 5800 passengers.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for P&O Arvia?
QHow full is the ship on embarkation day?
QWhat should you bring for boarding?
QHow can you save money on parking and transportation?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Cadiz2Β½ Happy Bacon
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