P&O Arvia Transatlantic Cruise Review - Let’s Talk Ship

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
  • Crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean onboard P&O Arvia. We look back at our transatlantic cruise, what we like or dislike and would we recommend it.
    Firstly we discus the ship itself and would we go on Arvia again. Secondly, would we go on another transatlantic trip with P&O or with another cruise line?
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    Our P&O Arvia Transatlantic Review
    0:00 P&O Arvia Introduction
    2:02 Embarkation
    3:11 First Impressions Of Arvia
    8:10 Arvia Restaurants
    15:06 The Bars
    18:30 Arvia’s Entertainment
    24:18 The Activities
    26:28 The Cruise Itinerary
    34:44 Would We Recommend
    35:07 The Caribbean Islands
    42:29 Future Cruise News
    ‘P&O Arvia Transatlantic Cruise Review - Let’s Talk Ship’ - Filmed January 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @rexbourne7635
    @rexbourne7635 5 місяців тому +1

    You will love it. The food..the ambience.. the culture. Outside space. Loved all 3 queens.

  • @debbieyoung4249
    @debbieyoung4249 5 місяців тому +1

    We did this in march 2023 and again in October 2023 we love this ship

  • @andrewb9790
    @andrewb9790 5 місяців тому +1

    What a brilliant video; thank you! What a breath of fresh air listening to your opinions of the cruise. Some cruise vloggers who were on the same ship have completely trashed the ship, the passengers, the food, entertainment and other aspects ... But they boarded wanting to dislike the cruise so had a negative slant. You guys have boarded to enjoy it.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! I think some people go for the UA-cam views and the drama of it all.

  • @bestthinger
    @bestthinger 5 місяців тому +1

    Just come back from a Caribbean cruise on Arvia. Have to say the boat is magnificent. We went to the boatyard beach in Barbados and have to say it was the best beach I have ever visited. White sand and crystal clear water and wasn't too noisy. We managed to swim with the turtles there and snorkel around the boat wrecks.
    Great video.

  • @Django60
    @Django60 5 місяців тому

    I always enjoy your vlogs and found this one particularly helpful as am going on Arvia soon . Thank you very much both.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Hope you have a good trip.

  • @diannecuthbertson3703
    @diannecuthbertson3703 5 місяців тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video 👍

  • @philadams964
    @philadams964 5 місяців тому +1

    Great vlog, thanks for info on Arvia. We are on her 31st March 14 nights, will be our first trip on her. Fingers crossed we enjoy it.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      We really enjoyed the ship, hope you have a good time.

  • @stephenselwood1941
    @stephenselwood1941 5 місяців тому +1

    Another great video. We are off for 35 nights next January out of Southampton on the Iona, that should see most of the winter done. I'll look forward to seeing what you make of your next two cruise lines. Hopefully they will be fabulous

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      Have a good trip. We are looking forward to trying them out.

  • @louised4260
    @louised4260 5 місяців тому +2

    Gareth Gates came second in pop idol over 20 years ago. Will Young was the winner. I did the transatlantic on the Britannia the week before you and it was also at full capacity. I think they are popular because they tend to be cheaper than fly cruises. I really enjoyed it but not sure I would do another transatlantic as I was itching to get off the ship after a few days. Glad you liked the Arvia. I’ve booked the Christmas cruise on the Iona which I chose instead of Arvia because I think the ports around Spain and Canaries will be more Christmassy than the Caribbean.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for the Gareth Gates details. Have a good cruise at Christmas. We are thinking of doing a short cruise from Fort Lauderdale after we get there, probably try a few days with Royal Caribbean.

    • @louised4260
      @louised4260 5 місяців тому +1

      @@flydriveexplore I’m sure you will love RC. Very different to P&0 and drinks etc more pricey but lots of facilities.

  • @user-sr9og2zj4j
    @user-sr9og2zj4j 5 місяців тому +1

    another great set of vlogs. I'm doing a transatlantic but opposite to you fly first sail to Southampton. So thanks for all the info.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a good trip 👍

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 5 місяців тому +1

    We have done over 10 cruises and our first was with Celebrity. Great ship and great time. Hope you enjoy it.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      Thanks, we’re looking forward to it 👍

  • @joannedelaney3866
    @joannedelaney3866 5 місяців тому +1

    You two are great. I love your reviews. It’s like sitting down with friends, having a cuppa and a catch up about their latest adventures. This bit had be chuckling to myself….
    Marcus “What’s wrong with you”
    Mel “ I don’t know, I love you today”
    Ha ha!😂 Keep up the good work ❤

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the great comments and watching our videos. I'll pass the comments on to Mel 🤣

    • @MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover
      @MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover 5 місяців тому +1

      Aw that's brilliant! Thank you, you have made my day. Unfortunately that is what we are like in real life ha ha

    • @joannedelaney3866
      @joannedelaney3866 5 місяців тому +1

      You’re both such a lovely, genuine couple. I hope to see you both having many more adventures in the future… happy cruising 🛳️

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      @@joannedelaney3866 Cheers

  • @richardbaldwin9502
    @richardbaldwin9502 5 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the video we’ve booked the arvia in the Mediterranean in May

  • @johnbarleycorn7845
    @johnbarleycorn7845 4 місяці тому

    09.50 " i wasn't listening" ..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mandycherry6507
    @mandycherry6507 5 місяців тому

    Hi, did you guys purchase the drinks package and if so would you recommend it?

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi, no we didn't as Mel doesn't drink that much and both people in the cabin have to purchase the package.
      I think it would be worth it with so many sea days but not so much with a lot of stops.

  • @SandcastleGirl
    @SandcastleGirl 5 місяців тому

    @42:25 Mel trying to give you some love and affection was so cute and funny 😂😂😂 can't wait to see your next cruise!

  • @gavinnaylor1428
    @gavinnaylor1428 5 місяців тому

    Am going on Transatlantic back to Southampton 16th March 2024 on Arvia thanks for this vlog

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      We were looking at this but couldn't really do it in March. We're sure you'll have a good trip.

    • @gavinnaylor1428
      @gavinnaylor1428 5 місяців тому +1

      @@flydriveexplore on Arvia in the Carribbean and on the Atlantic can you buy wi fi by the hours instead of a whole day TIA Marcus and Mel this is an interesting vlog a big plus for P and O as well is the free laundry rooms available

    • @MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover
      @MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover 5 місяців тому

      @@gavinnaylor1428 you can only book a single day for the internet not by the hour as well as a package for the whole cruise. There is something nice not having internet and we both had to work online for part of the cruise lol. We just paid for the odd day when we needed it

  • @MichelleBruce-lo4oc
    @MichelleBruce-lo4oc 5 місяців тому

    Hi Marcus awesome live video I enjoyed it. How are you doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin have a great day see you next video 😊

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      Thanks both👍

    • @no1welshboyo
      @no1welshboyo 5 місяців тому

      Another great video fellow welshies. How does this ship compare to Britannia? As I have been on Iona and due to go on Britannia to the Canaries start of July as neatly 4k cheaper than Arriva for a balcony cabin in July.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      @@no1welshboyo We enjoyed our trip on Brittania to the Fjords. Overall we preferred the layout on Arvia as Brittania had some issues with the layout and lifts. Saying that our cabin was good and we would definitely go on it again.

    • @no1welshboyo
      @no1welshboyo 5 місяців тому

      @@flydriveexplore Thanks Marcus, that’s great.

  • @carolr9301
    @carolr9301 5 місяців тому +1

    I love Arvia and a transatlantic cruise is fantastic. Have you seen Ben and David’s review of the food and their cabin. I am very disappointed in them. They deliberately chose a mini suite on deck 8 and slated the cabin and the food.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      We met them on embarkation day. We haven't watched the series but we've heard about it. I think there's a bit of 'drama' put in for views. They would definitely know what room they were booking. Some of the food may not be good but on our trip there was plenty of included places which were very good. We loved it and would do it again.

    • @carolr9301
      @carolr9301 5 місяців тому

      @@flydriveexplore they definitely have all the drama. Their American audience and they have a lot think P & O are awful. I know what the foods like on Arvia and the rest of the fleet, so I don’t believe all they’ve shown, but some do. I’m glad you loved it, there’s something special about these cruises. I can’t wait to do another one. Would you go to/from Bournemouth. I think this might be a better alternative than Gatwick from South Wales, if it was available of course.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      @@carolr9301 Although closer, Bournemouth isn't the easiest to get to but it is quiet. Also, the Bournemouth flights are still with TUI and not Maleth Aero.

    • @debbieyoung4249
      @debbieyoung4249 5 місяців тому +1

      I feel they were unfair about Arvia

    • @MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover
      @MellissaWilliamsjewellerylover 5 місяців тому

      @@debbieyoung4249me too I think they were very unfair

  • @patriciahackman3637
    @patriciahackman3637 5 місяців тому

    Not convinced yet about cruising, seem to be a few negatives. Each to their own. ❤

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      We felt like that. It isn't for everyone but at the moment we do like it. We still like traditional trips where you have longer to explore.

  • @elainehirst
    @elainehirst 5 місяців тому

    POSH - Portside Out Starboard Home ….. I think

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes, that’s what they say. But that was when they were heading east and the Posh people wanted to be on the shaded (cool) side., long before air conditioning.

  • @oathy03
    @oathy03 5 місяців тому

    I missed the last video. Really sorry you were unwell. Always say the truth yes sometimes its going to annoy some viewers but speaking from personal experience. Not to slag other channels off for the sake of it they are so generic in what they speak about. It's like a promotional film of the trip.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      We didn't want to moan but didn't want to lie about our MSC experience either. Anyway, we really enjoyed our transatlantic trip and would recommend it if you had the chance. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers.

  • @colinlifford7554
    @colinlifford7554 5 місяців тому

    It was Pop Idol not X Factor.
    Garth came 2nd

  • @rexbourne7635
    @rexbourne7635 5 місяців тому

    Why would you go on Arvia trans atlantic as they don't have all the interesting talks that Cunard have and The queen mary is a much more sturdy than arbia.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      Maybe because it was a delightful trip.

    • @rexbourne7635
      @rexbourne7635 5 місяців тому

      There were plenty of times when your wife went off to activities which were not suitable. On cunard their talks and activities would have had something for your interest.

    • @rexbourne7635
      @rexbourne7635 5 місяців тому

      I did not mean suitable for her . But you could have benefited from more choices

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  5 місяців тому

      @@rexbourne7635 We may be trying Cunard later this year.