P&O Arvia Embarkation Day (Southampton 2026) | Norwegian Cruise
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The first thing we noticed was the huge queue, which we honestly hadn't experienced with other cruise lines before.
I really would recommend arriving at your allocated boarding time because people who arrived early still ended up waiting longer to get on board.
We ate at Olive Grove on deck 6, and we really loved it in there.
The virtual queue on your phone notifies you when your table is ready.
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Here’s exactly what to expect on embarkation day onboard P&O Arvia from arriving at Southampton cruise terminal and dropping off luggage, through to boarding the ship, restaurants, sail away and our first evening onboard. 🚢✨ As a mum, I always like to know what to expect before travelling especially on a new cruise ship so hopefully this video helps if you’re sailing on Arvia soon. 00:00 First Impressions of Arvia Embarkation Day00:24 The Southampton Queue We Didn’t Expect 👀01:12 Dropping Off Our Cruise Luggage1:45 How Long Boarding Actually Took2:03 Finally Getting Onboard Arvia 🚢2:29 Muster Station Explained03:13 Our Cabin Was Already Ready!04:02 First Look at The Quays & Buffet Food04:46 Inside Arvia’s Main Dining Room05:09 Exploring the Ship for the First Time06:30 What’s in the Horizon Planner?06:44 First Balcony Views 😍07:06 Sail Away Cocktails at SkyDome07:26 Arvia Sail Away Party Atmosphere 🎉07:52 How the Virtual Dining Queue Works08:04 Drinks in the Atrium While We Waited08:45 Olive Grove First Impressions09:22 Taylor Reloaded in the SkyDome ✨09:53 Late Night Buffet Snacks at 11PM10:32 Hiding Cruise Ducks Before Bed 🦆 #cruiseship #embarkation #cruiselife #cruisetips #cruiseholiday #pandocruises #pando #arvia Hey everyone! I'm Lolly, a mum of two from the UK, and welcome to my family travel YouTube channel. I absolutely love sharing my adventures and experiences with other parents out there. Whether it's reviewing amazing days out or taking you along on our travel adventures, I'm determined to bring you all the best advice and tips when it comes to exploring as a family. I'm excited to share my stories and insights with you all, so stay tuned for more videos! FUN | TRAVEL | HOLIDAY| FAMILY #familyvlog #familyfriendly #travel #familyholidays #travelvlogs Don't want to miss another video? Make sure to like, save and SUBSCRIBE for more videos coming soon! 💗