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Is P&O Arvia Really That Bad? Our Honest Thoughts After 2 Weeks Onboard!

Cruise Corner with Kerrin & Luci

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Is P&O Arvia cruise ship really that bad? Here's what we discovered after 2 weeks!

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Are you considering a cruise on the P&O Arvia but worried about the many mixed and negative reviews? In this our honest cruise ship thoughts, we reveal what we found after 2 weeks onboard the Arvia in 2024. From dining and entertainment to service, pricing, and atmosphere — we break it down in this short P&O Arvia cruise review.

So, is Arvia really that bad, or are our expectations just too high? Here, we'll give you an unsponsored perspective based on our Mediterranean sailing in 2024. We'll tell you our experience on what the food’s like, what activities are actually available, and what surprised us.

If you’re researching P&O cruises, looking for cruise ship vlogs, or wondering “Is P&O Arvia worth it?”, this is the video you need to watch before you book.

Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler looking for cruise tips, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your cruise holiday.

Please note that all opinions given are based on our personal experience.
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20 Comments

@clivemcquire7686 1 year ago

Too many people not enough deck space, was our experience.

@nevrobinson8530 2 months ago

Having just spent 14 nights on this stunning cruise-ship we enjoyed every single hour of it,best ship we have been on for several years.
WELL DONE TO EVERY MEMBER OF STAFF

@GaryMorley-g3k 1 year ago

Arvia is beautiful ship with many dining options included. Downsides & there are quite a few. 1) If you wanted a sun bed in decent position on sea days unless you got one by 7 am you had no chance not enough deck space especially for a Caribbean cruise. 2) The atrium is more like grand central station than a nice place for a quiet drink too many entertainment activities going on at the same time. 3) the sky dome had some interesting entertainment but unless you got there 1 hour before you couldn’t get a seat. 4) we like to be spontaneous when doing evening entertainment but you have to book in advance for theatre shows & other events 5) The main dining room is very noisy not what we are used to on other ships. 6) Bars always crowded no where to get a quiet drink 7) having to book & wait for seating in dining venues 8) Whoever designed the cabins had never cruised in their life. No where for the ladies to hang long ball gowns, no draw space & access ltd. 9) Just too big & overcrowded will never do another on Arvia & possibly not Iona either. I will end on positives though staff were brilliant, food was very good & green & co something special, many options for lunch including an excellent chippy. It may suit new cruisers but not seasoned cruisers who are used to a more relaxed environment. Needless to say not for us.

@julianC1989 1 year ago

Just done 2 weeks in the med on arvia. No complaints at all, had an amazing holiday. Staff were fantastic too!

@no1welshboyo 1 year ago

Awesome ship, just came off it on Sunday. Was no complaints at all, even at maximum capacity over half term.

@Schenkerflyingv 1 year ago

Cruise ships are basically a floating hotel, so the only frustration for me was finding a sun-lounger, which proved impossible after 07:30am on sea days. The lifts on Arvia can also be frustrating but I tried to use the stairs wherever practical. The food was fine in all the restaurants I tried and preferred breakfast in the MDR every morning.

@paulwilkinson3115 1 year ago

We went recently it was full and everywhere was crowded. Prefer a smaller ship

@MzDeeMeena 1 year ago

We did Arvia in Aug 23, was an amazing holiday round the med. No issues. I'm disabled and we had an accessorized room
My only gripe at times were people just walking in front of me on the lifts as I was in a wheelchair, but that wasn't the ship or the staff, that was rude people. I loved the food, the fast food through the day by the pool was just burgers fries, pizzas etc but was ok. We saw le Voix at the limelight club which you had to book which was lovely. Through the day there is an adult only pool too which we used all the time. Entertainment was good too. Balcony in our room was perfect and films on tv were free.

@richardcotton8435 1 year ago

We did the maden voyage on Arvia few hic ups but on the whole good cruise sister in law arrived back today.had 2 weeks on Arvia.and Loved it

@markh4659 1 year ago

Was on Arvia a couple of weeks ago. Had a fantastic time . Outstanding ship !

@Rich-cz4yq 10 months ago

Was on Arvia’s second cruise, Easter 2023, with my wife and daughters. We all had a brilliant time. Back on board next October for the Caribbean, which ewe are really looking forward to.

@gavinnaylor1428 1 year ago

Good honest reviews totally agree with you

@superseven220 1 year ago

We're done two cruises on Arvia and enjoyed both of them. One in theMed and one Caribbean.

@marcbuchi3003 2 months ago

Will be doing second trip on Arvia this x mass. Ship and everything is superb

@andysmall2864 1 year ago

We did the Caribbean cruise Februrary last year - almost put off by some of the reviews - absolutely loved it!

@TripsWithTheJoneses 1 year ago

We’ve just come off Arvia during half term with 3 kids! We vlogged every day if you want to see what it’s all like 🥰

@carmelshepherd6739 1 year ago

I cant wait to go on Arvia got a great deal I know Im going to love her ❤

@louised4260 1 year ago

Much prefer the Britannia personally. I get there are more food options but I like to feel I’m cruising more like the traditional way

@marks3678 10 months ago

Been on Arvia twice and would definitely go back on again. Nothing wrong with the ship or the staff.

@rocketman509 4 months ago (edited)

Did two weeks on Arvia last year and loved it . Back on again next week . I prefer its sister The Iona which has the edge, but both ships are fantastic