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Agree with a lot of this and these megaships are even poorer when cruising in a colder climate! We sailed P&O 1st time on Iona and never again will sail on her. Souless. Our previous experiences having been with a Princess, different itinerary, class reflected in the price. We repeated same winter north Europe itinerary following year with MSC on euribia and it was amazing in comparison. We however want to give p&o another chance and are trying the older smaller Aurora next month as a comparison.
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We enjoyed the Arvia in December, seeing the islands was the main reason we booked. However, when P&O are advertising a Caribbean 2 week holiday for just over a £1000ea you’re going to attract the Benidorm crowd who don’t mind flying.
It was good but not brilliant.
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Wow you don’t like P&O do you
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Hmm, i've just come back of a 2 week sailing on Azura, in mid march, around the Canaries, and med, had a fantastic time, great food, in the main dining room, and great crew, loved the Beach House, and Sindhu.
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What a drone. Good job I disagreed with most of the opinions or I would have fallen asleep long before 25 mins mark when I heard the first thing which actually matched our experience! Our overwhelming impression was that it is a beautiful ship that did an impressive job of catering for the 5200 on board our trip. There is a wide variety of dining options so if one doesn't suit you another might. Our cabin was the same as the one shown here and we were very comfortable. On the down side the cost of connectivity seems high and the drinks packages are ridiculous so we didn't bother. On balance though we would choose Arvia again.
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Cannot believe the moaning on this review.I have sailed twice on Arvia,med & carribean ,another booked for Nov.Have zero complaints about food,service,sunbeds or the app.The app works fine,always managed to book what we wanted and virtual queues are so good.If you want a bed on a sea day,then yes you need to be an early riser,but I've never failed to get one.How on earth can having no drawers spoil a cabin,use packing cubes or flat boxes from ikea.The staff are so hard working yet polite and friendly often away from families and home 6/9 months.Tip them in cash ,it isn't illegal and shows a little empathy to tired workers.Favourite venues,Limelight,Club house and Crows nest.Lovely food in Sindhu,Olive Grove and Beach House.The quays is brilliant if you in a rush for breakfast.Overall I've never cruised with anyone other than P and O and have only started recently but I'm hooked.Cruisers are privileged and we should remember that and be grateful…and stop moaning!
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Having just returned from a fantastic Norwegian cruise on the Iona, I'm amazed at your negative review of Arvia. Our experience on the sister ship was totally different from yours. Great staff, entertainment and food. Our balcony cabin felt well designed, and met our needs perfectly. I don't usually post comments on you tube, but feel this review is really lacking in critical balance.
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Absolutely loved my time on Arvia but lack of Vegan food options was an issue. Green & Co was amazing, but I couldn't afford to eat there every night.
The vegan opinions throughout the ship are usually 1 option per restaurant. Lacking in any plant based protein and portion sizes to feed a small child.
Lots of incorrect labelling of food, especially in the Horizon in which staff were quick to remove when pointed out.
Oh, and the vegan banoffee sundae advertised in Ripples is not actually vegan. It contains dairy which i found this out after I ate it!
I've emailed P&O and Carnivals food and beverage director about my experience and they've not yet replied. Im not impressed!
However if you don't have any dietary issues then Arvia is amazing! -
Going ask where u aloud to take your drone on board? As I heard u not allowed
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Garbage video, most people disagree with your views, too damn negative, most people love P&O cruises
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What absolute nonsense you talk !!!!! I can't believe you actually get paid for spouting this utter rubbish !!
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What happens if you have dietary needs? Can you get breakfast and lunch at the MDR? My wife and I tried Johnny Rockets on RCCL. It wasn't good. In fact, the food on RCCL wasn't good.
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we were on arvia in the Caribbean in november and had no issues what so ever, food was great, never had an issue getting a table in MDR. Staff were absolutely lovely, so friendly and helpful. Going back on her at start of july around the med and cannot wait.
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Wow I’m so glad I came across this review, been on 2 Cunard cruises and 2 princess , was thinking of trying Arvia next time but I’m disabled and I can see it’s definitely not for us , I have just sent a solo traveler on his first time cruise hopefully he will enjoy himself 🤷♀️either way I’m glad he did not see this before he left 😮😂 excellent review though, I always ask people who have done a lot of cruises because they know best .
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Your reviews are so negative of any ship 😂how do you lot enjoy any holidays sad pair 🤣🤣🤣
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This YouTube video is completely honest and reflects my findings of Arvia on my Mediterranean cruise of the 27 April till 12 May 2024.
The ship is The WORST that I have been on in over a quarter of a century of cruising.
The food and menus were abysmal. When I complained to the Head Waiter he told me that nobody else had complained. He asked me for my Cabin number and now I realise why as we were told we would be getting a survey by email when we got home and he advised how to vote about the cruise!
Guess what? I never got the email! I reckon I was deliberately missed off the email list because of my disappointment expressed to that Head waiter (MERVIN) about the standards or lack thereof with the cuisine.
I WILL NOT TRAVEL WITH P&O CRUISE LINE EVER AGAIN………..NEVER EVER! -
Such a total negative review would put you off cruising forever
I have been on iona looking forward doing a cruise on arvia not one positive remark
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Mate you need another tampon and panty liner
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We were on Iona in February, worked well for us and found it very comfortable. When taken into the account the overall value of the cruises compared to other lines I'm more than happy.
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Sorry to say i didn't think to much of the Arvia, p&o are now selling theirselves as more of a family holiday , its like a floating butlins .. i would also stick with a smaller boat next time .. cruising is changing , and definitely not for the better 😢 -
We did a Mediterranean cruise on Arvia last year and did not have any issues, it never felt crowded, the cabin was fine, excellent value for money.
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I was on Arvia in February and I agree with everything you say, the only American diner which didn’t sell burgers. Daytime entertainment was poor, just sales like the history of Rolex which was just a sales ploy. Food average, cabin small. I could go on but never again
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We've sailed on P&O 3x twice on Brittania and Arvia around the Med last summer and really enjoyed Arvia. We will also be sailing Arvia around the Caribbean in November but when you are comparing holland and America celebrity its not like for like imo they are far more expensive
We only had a standard cabin each time we have sailed and I would agree Arvia cabin was smaller than Brittania but I would disagree on the quality of food offered yes it has been cut back but its still of a good standard. For us we only go to the cabin to sleep get changed and maybe have a nap before doing something in the evening
We're looking forward to Arvia again in November and in our opinion any holiday is what you make it and if you continuously look for faults its not a holiday.
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What an stupid review… I take you were after some kind of freebie and never got anything off P&O so spat the dummy…….
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Well after hearing your review I think you are absolutely wrong I went on a cruise 2 weeks ago on the Iona and loved it the ship was veautiful the crew and entertainmemt staff were great and the food and acommodation lovely I think you expect too much cause i enjoyed sailing with P&O and would do again i tjink its brst you stick with cunard or viking if you want luxury
