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P&O UK Iona v's Arvia

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · Winter · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have yet gone any obvious quite recently just about a month ago so also refreshing my mind right I know I and that was a Christmas Cruise wasn't it Christmas and New Year I spent my first ever Christmas on a cruise this year our New Year's as well

I would say if you've not bought it before Hannah you just want to have a look just go down to the spa The Oasis Spa at the front of the ship usually on Deck six um and go there first and see what that what they've got what they've got left

I prefer Olive Grove on Iona than I do on arvia all right okay the food on on the one on Iona I think is nicer

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book The Retreat access pass in advance for warmer weather itineraries as they sell out quickly.
If you have an inside cabin, consider upgrading to a balcony and using the extra money for The Retreat pass.
Plan to eat at the Olive Grove early in the week as it books up quickly.
Buy a seven-day pass for the thermal spa for better value than daily passes.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating large shipsUse the color-coded staircases (blue for forward, gray for midship, red for aft) to find your way around.
Christmas cruise logisticsTake advantage of benefits like no washing up and being together with family, and consider smaller presents for Santa to deliver to the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key differences between P&O Iona and Arvia?
QWhich ship is better for Caribbean itineraries?
QWhat are the dining options on Iona and Arvia?
QIs The Retreat worth the cost?
QWhat are the entertainment options on both ships?

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YouTube Video Description

I cruise on P&O Iona next month I need to speak to an expert. So I have drafted the help of my friend 'Cruise with Amber' who has cruised on Iona and Arvia. So Friday night live is all about a quick look at the key differences between P&O Cruises Arvia and Iona. We check a few critical differences between both ships. We talk about dining venues such as green & co and 6th St diner plus the new swim-up pool area at the aft Outside areas such as the Skydome pool, the altitude skywalk, and mini golf are also new additions. and wow! how about the difference between the grand atrium! There are lots of other small decor changes too. AFT SUITE TOUR https://youtu.be/BgZmen344NQ QUICK SHIP TOUR https://youtu.be/Tqihktkp7l8 IONA V ARVIA DIFFERENCES https://youtu.be/kMCC0pwen-4 THE RETREAT https://youtu.be/iyHXroc12to