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Arvia
Arvia is a P&O Cruises cruise ship of the Excellence class, in service since 2022. She measures 185,581 gross tons and carries 5,200 guests with a crew of 1,782. She sails Canary Islands, Caribbean itineraries.
About Arvia
Arvia is Iona's Excellence-class sister, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg and delivered in December 2022; at about 185,600 gross tons she is the largest ship serving the British cruise market. Her maiden voyage was a 14-night Canary Islands cruise from Southampton, and she was named in Barbados in March 2023 by Nicole Scherzinger. She normally carries about 5,200 guests and has more than 30 bars and restaurants, four pools including two infinity pools, a SkyDome with a retractable glass roof and an outdoor activity zone with a ropes course.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sails
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Southampton, England.
Flying in for your cruise?
Arvia sails from Southampton, England. The airport is London Heathrow (LHR), with 40 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeLHR Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T4)LHR Terminal 44.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)LHR Terminal 54.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Arvia?
Arvia is operated by P&O Cruises and belongs to its Excellence class.
How big is Arvia?
Arvia measures 185,581 gross tons and 344 metres in length, with 16 decks.
How crowded does Arvia feel?
Arvia has a passenger space ratio of 35.7: 185,581 gross tons for 5,200 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Arvia feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Arvia carry?
Arvia carries 5,200 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,782 (about 2.9 guests per crew member).
When did Arvia enter service?
Arvia entered service in 2022.
Where does Arvia sail?
Arvia sails Canary Islands and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Southampton, England.
Which airport should I fly into for Arvia?
Arvia sails from Southampton, England. Fly into London Heathrow (LHR), which has 40 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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