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P&O Arvia Standard Balcony Cabin Tour & Review

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 62K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 19:10

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed tour and review of a standard balcony cabin on deck 12 of the P&O Arvia ship while cruising in the Caribbean. The video begins with an overview of the ship's specifications and the specific location of cabin 12705, noting that its position between two passenger decks makes it a quiet area free from noise or engine vibrations. The tour covers various amenities including the sleeping area, the vanity workstation, and the bathroom, which features complimentary White Company products and a maneuverable shower head. The creator highlights the differences in cabin configurations, specifically noting that their bed is positioned next to the balcony rather than the wardrobe. The balcony itself is described as a good size with ample seating and views of the ocean. Additionally, the video explores practical aspects of ship life such as the availability of free Wi-Fi for electronic newsletters, the use of the onboard launderette, and the room service experience. The creator concludes by sharing a personal meal of pizza and fries delivered to the cabin and expresses overall satisfaction with the cabin's cleanliness, comfort, and spaciousness.

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 CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom St MaartenVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have been super happy in this cabin it's very very quiet in terms of the location and also we love the space in here

I absolutely don't agree that it's too narrow and claustrophobic as some people have said to me online

I have had the best night's sleep sleep on board I have just slept right through

this is a really good size balcony actually as you can see we got three chairs on here

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Put your cruise card in the slot to illuminate your cabin
βœ“Use the magnet outside your cabin to indicate if you want a lie-in
βœ“Bring magnets for the magnetized walls to hang newsletters
βœ“Ask your cabin steward for ice on embarkation day

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin being too narrow or claustrophobic β€” The cabin has good floor space; don't believe online complaints
Noise from elevators or engines β€” Cabin 12705 is quiet; location between passenger decks helps

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow is the standard balcony cabin on P&O Arvia?
QWhat is the cabin layout and storage space like?
QHow is the bathroom and shower?
QWhat are the room service options and costs?
QIs the cabin location quiet and free from noise?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony4 Happy BaconCabin Interior3Β½ Happy BaconDining Room Service2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antigua3Β½ Happy Bacon
St Maarten3Β½ Happy Bacon
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