P&O Arvia 2 Week Mediterranean Cruise (Part 2)
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2023
- Well you asked me to hurry up and release part 2 of our 2 week Mediterranean cruise experience on P&O Arvia, so I’ve worked on this through the weekend to get it ready for you early! Ask and ye shall receive! In part 2 of this vlog we see in week 2 in the Mediterranean, visit Marseilles, Barcelona & Cádiz independently and have 3 days at sea! There are restaurant recommendations galore onboard / ashore, bars, shows, pop up acts, aerialists, room service and formal night dilemmas, swim up bar heaven, general mischief, disembarkation Info and packing tios, and my reviews of all facilities onboard and our overall experience. Did we queue until eternity? Will we sail P&O Arvia again? It’s all here wrapped up in sunny spring skies, Mediterranean blues and cruise addict life! The vlog is peppered with Qs for you all and I’d love you to pop those answers below 👇🏼
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Hey everyone! How are we all?! Here’s part 2 of our 2 week Mediterranean cruise on P&O Arvia. Hope you enjoy as much as the first part! Appreciate all your positive vibes and support as always - you’re amazing ❤
Great video as always Jamie!
@@stmc87 thank youuuu
Brilliant thankyou x best thing about cruising is choosing if you want to get dressed up or not or staying in your cabin like you did as it is your holiday not anyone else’s
Exactly this!! Amen 🙏
We're going on Arvia in 2026 for my 60th birthday and Barcelona is one of the ports we're visiting and I can honestly say I'll be doing what you've shown. Love it x
Ha! We loved our route so much. Get ready to be happily tired at the end of the day!
I thought I was just going skip and skim through this but I ended up watching both parts in full. Highly informative and entertaining. Subscribed!🥰
Amazing 🤩 Thank you sooo much
Hi Jamie you are an excellent vloger. Those 2 part videos answered all the questions I had about Mediterranean cruising on Arvia. My Caribbean cruise on Arvia was acceptable enough. Love your sarcasm 😅
Pleased to hear it - thank you 🙏
Oh, my lawd! Absolutely jam packed with the usual lovely sarcasm.
You both are just the best for putting up with us land locked "rubber neckers!" Cruise on Gents ❤
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Loved this Jamie well done
Thank you 🙏
Great vid. The "Double Meat Palace". An ode to Buffy the Vampire Slayer? 😜
Yeeees!! Finally someone gets it!! I am going to buy you a drink if ever on the same ship! Woohoo!
Yey! Do move to smelly Southampton! It's not so smelly in the part ilive. My husband and I are on the Ventura in September. I'm looking forward to it!
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Just spent the past 2 hours watching your vlogs aboard Arvia. Found them wonderfully informative and fun to watch. I have booked to sail on Arvia in June 2025 as a surprise anniversary present for the wife. God only knows how I will keep it secret until then. Can't wait to watch more of your vlogs.
Oh how amazing!! I’m so pleased for you. A difficult secret to keep though lol 😂
Love your relaxed style of cruising, especially skipping black tie for room service and comfies. Cheerio from Canada!
Hey Canada! Can wait to visit your beautiful country again at Easter ❤️
loveley informative 2 part blog.Better than the telly.Beautiful ship.Love it in the first part when you are wearing a face mask and you said dont be scared.hiarious.Also when you kiss your bedtime snacks.You are such a nice warm naturally funny presenter.
Aww thank you Jane - lovely comments!!
I might not be around for the premiere on Wednesday if work takes over so drop your questions below and I’ll get back to you asap 😊
Great blog, thanks, Jamie! Great to see how smoothly everything went on such a large and busy ship. I love the idea of a cosy night in comfies with room service and a tipple after a long day of fun. 😊
Oh Dorothy that cosy night in was heavenly ❤️❤️❤️
Love your blogs. Thanks Jamie!
Thank you soooo much
Hi Jamie, loved these Arvia vlogs, you were as perfect as ever. Thanks for taking time out of your cruise to show us everything, can't wait until the next one 😊 take care Jamie and Matthew 🧡
You are very welcome and thank you so much 😊
Hi thank you for this vlog i found it very interesting as we are going on the same cruise on the 14th of may , i love your honesty about everything and i am also glad that you and Matthew had a lovely holiday . x
Ah thank you so much and I hope you have the best cruise!
Jamie, thanks for the Vlogs on Arvia. I've got to wait over a year before I sail but I've enjoyed watching them and they've been very useful!
It’s going to fly / sail by! Hope you enjoy
Thanks for another great vlog Jamie. We are doing the same itinerary next May on Arvia so the port info is really helpful! Can’t wait now!
Have a great time and thanks 🙏
Great videos you go the extra mile , no pun intended and say how it is , love watching your videos Xx
Hehe! Thanks Linda, appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
Just got back from the same cruise on Arvia yesterday July 21st. Great cruise the ship was really busy we have a couple of issues firstly our room was on deck 15 below the Sky Dome and the noise was really loud all day until activities finished at about 12 midnight. P & O didn’t mention the potential for noise into the cabin unfortunately so we’d stay out for as long as possible in the evening.
If your one for having a night in avoid these cabins below the Sky Dome.
Also the usual towels on loungers issue was a daily occurrence.
I always recommend getting a cabin away from bars / lounges / theatres tbh
Thanks Jamie for the great vlog with lots of useful information especially re Cadiz! Really looking forward to our cruise on Arvia in June. 👌🎉
Let me know how you get on!!
That's the smallest, cutest cruise duck i've seen.
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I came across this by accident and as a cruise novice you’ve helped me decide this is the one I want to book for my first cruise!
Oh wow how exciting!! Let me know how you get on ❤️
Just watched your two weeks on Arvia, another great watch, might be our next visit. Thank you very much for sharing your holiday with us.
You are very welcome 🙏
Great vlog, I’m booked to join the Arvia in August 🎉 this video 1&2 was very informative and very helpful too. ❤
Hope you have a greeeeat cruise ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks to you both very informative & fun to view..keep up the great vlogs👍🏻
You’re Welcome 🤩
Great video and a great cruise . Can't wait to try Arvia ♥️♥️👍😊
We really enjoyed this one, much like Iona ❤️
So excited to try for myself 🎉😊
Oh are you going to?!!
Hi Jamie, booked on Arvia May 2024. 1st cruise since I lost my husband.You've reminded me of some of the very best things about cruising and made me look forward to going again. It will be very different but I hope it will as good as you make it look, thank you.
I’m so sorry to hear this and sending you all the strength and best positive vibes for a great time onboard ❤️
Great videos really interesting with good tips! Thank you x
Very welcome and thank you so much 😊
👏👏👏enjoyed your vlog as usual. Great to see different places . Travel definitely broadens the mind 😀 wonder where you’ll go next. 😘
Thank you 🙏 Might be traveling somewhere a bit more scenic soon… 🤔
Wow, ship looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome young Pat
Great review (again) Jamie. We’re on the Arvia to Caribbean next year. I’ve seen the take that show twice at our theatre and I think it’s a great uplifting show 😀
Thank you Michelle - the show seemed to divide opinion on the ship but I liked it
Another great watch Jamie.
Like you we also had the Olive Grove booked for the second formal and were really disappointed the Jose Pizarro menu wasn't on. Don't blame you for having a night in instead, the room service food looks great.
Oh it was so disappointing! I remember you saying you had booked too! Maffoo was in his element with room service 😂
Great videos Jamie . We will also be on Arvia for Xmas . Can’t wait to try all the amazing eateries.
Oh fantastic! Will see you on board ❤️
Brilliant, thank you so much .
Really appreciate this 🙏
Looks like you both had a great time! Ps loved the ‘Thank you Jesus’ t shirt! 😊 xx
It was a super cruise thank you 🙏
Hi Jamie
Have watched you blog on the new Arvia Ship found this to very informative we are going on are first cruise this Christmas around the Caribbean looking forward to it aboard the Arvia will keep looking for more from yourselves
Ah we might see you on board!
Hi both,
Very informative videos on Arvia, nice ports of call, like watching where you visited.
Got off Brittania Friday ,wenr Spain / Portugal, gd weather .
Think ship needs new carpets in cabins. Cut back very noticable since we were last on Brittania 😢. Shame how hard staff are worked .Disembarking was chaotic,,,,,
Thanks for sharing your holiday.😊
Thanks Jane - sorry to hear about your chaotic disembarkation!
Well that’s was a good watch and some good tips- holy macaroni- lol 😂
Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️
Hi Jamie, thanks for the vlog. We have never cruised before and thinking of doing one next year. This was so helpful but im still not sure though as the thought of being on a ship with 6000 others sort of puts me off. It did look as though there were quiet areas. Friends that have cruised for years have always said that it doesn’t feel as though there at that many people. I'll watch some more of your vlogs and hopefully make my mind up. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you 🙏 Yes, keep watching and you’ll no doubt come to a decision soon ❤️❤️😎
Loving the hour vlogs.😊
Thank you for persevering with the longer ones ❤️
Another great vlog. Room service lasagne looked better than the one i had in olive grove. Reckon u need a couple of nights in on a 14 nighter! Also top tips with the wardrobe towel and milk theft😂 😂😂
I thought the same about the lasagne and I think it tasted better than the olive grove too
Yeh, night in was soooo nice
Really enjoyed both vlogs. Looks like you both had a lovely time. We are cruising on Arvia next July. Can't wait. X
She’s a great ship ❤️
Enjoy your cruise!
Loved this vlog so much Jamie! I think. Arvia will be in the cards for next year!
A great ship and hope you enjoy
Really enjoying your videos! Im going to the Caribbean on arvia in November (my first cruise!), shame I won't get to see your trip before I go!
Have the best time ❤️
Hey Jamie, I cant tell you how much I enjoyed parts 1 and part 2. All very interesting and informative, we are on our first cruise in October. Great to know how things work on board.
We said we would never go on a cruise! Thanks for changing our minds.
Ahhh how amazing and I just hope you enjoy yourselves - please let me know how you get on!
@@TravelBlogJamie Will do.
Part 1 and 2 very well put together blogs.
Interesting to see most ports can be explored DiY style on this itinerary.
I love itineraries when you can be so independent ❤️
And thank you 🙏
First time I've ever watched one of your trave vlogs. I have really enjoyed part 1 and this part 2 of Arvia. Found your blogs informative and interesting. Only knew you were pals with funny Paul and Carole. Like the way you do long blogs and say hi to your subscribers. So you now have a new subscriber. Regards from another Carol Morgan.
Hi Carol 👋 Thank you so much for your lovely comments - really appreciate it! Welcome onboard 🫡
Really enjoyed this Jamie. Please get your Xmas Caribbean video published quickly 😊 we're on the Arvia in the Caribbean on Feb 2nd 2023! All hints and tips appreciated x
Oh it’ll be released by the time you go for sure 🤩
Cadiz is a great place to visit. One of our favourite places/
It’s so beautiful there
Booked Arvia for Ruby wedding anniversary in 2 years. Your Vlogs have made us really glad we did. Great coverage and in depth knowledge. Thanks and will keep an eye out for future reviews
Thank you and have a great cruise Andrew
@@TravelBlogJamie I am sure we will . On Queen Victoria in 4 weeks, Queens Grill looking forward to it. 7 times with Cunard. PO Britannia next year a taster of a different cruise line thanks to your vlogs made us try something different , keep up the good work.
@@andrewcrerar8093 thank you 🙏
What a tonic your videos are - ❤ loved it. I was going to try Iona but I’m not sure which one to try first. Thanks for the hanger tip, I usually take them all off to stop them rattling.
Oh do both ships 😂😂😂
Oh the towel really does work!!
@@TravelBlogJamie oh all right then 😂
@@daisycharles440 you’re welcome 😇
I’m so sorry to see your cruise end because I’ve throughly enjoyed traveling with you. Please start another soon.
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3 1/2 weeks
Thank you for the video, it's very good. This was the first cruise review we've watched. We've watched a few other ones since and they are no were near as good as your reviews haha. Looks like we'll be ship mates at Christmas! 🎄 🛳
That’s really kind of you - thank you 🙏
Very true , your cruise your fun ❤
Always
Just watched second part of vlog really enjoyed both so excited first cruise coming up x
Oh what’s your first cruise going to be?!
On Arvia same trip as you so helpful with the port tips x
@@jacquelinegray7523 very welcome 🙏
Hey Jamie. Loved the Vlog. I even actually felt the pang of sadness at disembarkation. 😂
Oh those disembarkation blues 😭
This is great going on this cruise in augg 24:59
Great video still love your sunglasses 😎
I live the blueness of them
Can't wait to watch, got two weeks booked in December in the Caribbean. Getting loads of tips from u as usual.
Thanks Keith! Let me know how you get on with part 2!
Another great vlog Jamie , I here u are on arvia in December hopefully we on the same cruise so I can say Hi 👋 😊
@@73keef we will be onboard for Christmas!
@Travel Blog Jamie we get off 23rd....
Have really enjoyed these videos. You and your Matthew remind us a lot of the two of us!
Ah really?! In what way?! ❤️
Our dynamic is very similar. Chad being a bit more gregarious, and Matthew being a little more no-nonsense and direct. You balance each other well and seem to genuinely have fun together!
@@chadandmatthewcruise ah I see! Yes, I suppose we are a bit like that (although Maffoo would probably say I’m very no-nonsense 😂). He hates being on film!
It's a really great vlog.
Thank you 🙏
Really enjoyed watching, can't wait to get on her next September.
Thank you 🙏 What’s your itinerary?
We are going to la corona, valentines, marseilles, Barcelona, alicante and cadiz. Can't wait.
@@marecianoble5826 enjoy 😊
Off on Arvia in 3 weeks with my disabled son who also lives in Basingstoke, (I’m from Overton) so we’ll have to look out for you in Festival Place. 😂
You’ll see me with an iced coffee 😂
Thank you Jamie amazing 😊
Thank you so much 😊
@@TravelBlogJamie I have watched a lot of your cruise vlogs and I am now going on my first cruise in October this year on Iona so thanks for doing your UA-cam video they inspired me to try cruising.
@@user-te2gn9cx6i ah this is soooo lovely to read - thank you so much
We did the same itinerary on Britannia last year, Arvia is now definitely on my list for our next one (just maybe go elsewhere this time.) Your nights in with room service & comfies were an absolute inspiration, as was that balcony room - if anyone had asked me before watching this I’d have said No Way…but would now absolutely consider it. Lovely vlog(s), very thorough and wholly entertaining, really enjoyed them!
Thank you so much! Room service and comfies all the wwwwwaaaaaaayyyy!!
Viva España ❤
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Excellent Blogs Jamie & very informative for us for our first ever cruise May 2024 on Arvia with the same itinerary! One question, we like a bit of karaoke so did you see any taking place in Brodies?
Thanks
Yes there’s karaoke in Brodie’s! I think almost every other night. Thanks for your positivity too ❤️
Absolutely loved this, as usual very informative and very funny 😄 is there going to be a part 3?
Ha! I think I wrapped up neatly at the end when I got off the ship and arrived home 😂 Part three would have to be ‘i am at home and working now’. 😂 I do have a ship tour and food vlogs en route though
That could still be interesting 🧐 ….. looking forward to seeing a ship tour and all the lovely food 🍱
@@tinawebber8223 hehe maybe I should do a home based part 3 😂
This is my next ship I want to book😂
Oh do it!!!
Hi Jamie. Thank you for the videos on the med cruise in the Ariva. I’ve not been on a cruise, but definitely want to know. How do the drinks packages work? P&O website doesn’t tell you how they work. You and Matt looked like you had a wonderful time. I almost felt I was there with you. Fantastic videos ❤
Thank you so much! The drinks packages require a lot more info than I can write here buuut we are putting a vlog together on this hopefully ready in the next 2 weeks! Will work on it as fast as I can!
@@TravelBlogJamie Thank you for your reply. I look forward to watching the next blog. Yours has been the the most insightful and informative. I’ve watched a few bloggers and some of them spend more time on showing you them speaking and not showing the ship. Looking forward to what you being out next 🛳️
@@vanquishpurr thank you - appreciate this very much 🙏
Hi Jamie, glad you had a deck 8 balcony and liked it. I think most people who actually have those cabins dont mind them in the end at all. Also, how much was the taxi back to amazingstoke? With cps parking gone up so much, I might do the same thing next year.
I think we paid £70 - a treat since we didn’t actually spend as planned onboard
I live in Southampton and can confirm it smells. Still better than Basingjoke though 😂
😆😆😆 Anywhere is better than Basingstoke (although we have the best southern Indian restaurant, period)
Nice video again, young man. #poormaffoo
Thank you #poorjamie
Hi Jamie where did you get your sunglasses, loving them.
These are from super dry
Very strange about the formal nights being in all 4 venues as the whole aim of Arvia was to have more casual sit down venues.
Did the dress code apply to all 4?
And great video!!!!
Yes it applies to all 4; it’s a very popular night so more people want to use the main dining rooms but of course they have fewer on Arvia
You said about gong on carabean cruise Xmas on arvia . So are we see you on board
I’ll be there!
Hi Jamie. We’ve just found your blogs and have watched both of your episodes about the 14 day Med trip on Arvia.
We’re lucky enough to be going on that trip on 14th May, and even though we’ve travelled with P & O before we learnt a lot! Just one question.
You mentioned the separate review of all of the restaurants, but I can only find individual reviews as opposed to a one off blockbuster review.
Can you post the link to it, or if that doesn’t exist all of the other ones please?
Thanks in advance
Jon and Joy Smith
Hi Smith family! The food vlog isn’t quite ready yet but I’ll let you no when when it’s released! ❤️ I’m doing a review of Green and Co this Saturday first and then the big one 🥂
Thanks for that and the swift reply! The snack cupboard sequences were pure genius!
@@jonsmith8574 haha! They worked for us, those snacks! Lol 😂
I don’t want food for free. I like good food. Prepared to pay for it ❤
Food for free? Nothing’s free on a cruise ship. You’ve either paid for it or you pay extra for speciality dining.
Loved the Arvia vlog...Are you flying to Antigua or Barbados in December...looking to go in February on Arvia from Antigua
I think we are flying to barbados
And thank you 🙏
Do they close swimming pools at night or you can swim till late? 😊 preparing myself for my first cruise 😁
Thank you for all your information !
They close them at night, yes, but times can change from ship to ship
New subscriber here, absolutely love your videos. We are thinking about a cruise in the next few years with our young children. I'm not sure I like the idea of there being so many people on board although it looks fantastic. Basically although we have kids we travel a lot and we don't do all-inclusive style holidays so I'm a bit torn - is it like that? I haven't cruised since I was a teenager (on the Sunbird!) when hardly any kids went and it was very fancy and memorable. Are Arvia and Iona too big in your opinion? x
They aren’t too big for us, no, but I know they’d be too big for some. They are easy to find your way around and the bigger the ship means more dining options, mor facilities and more to do. I think Arvia is great for families / kids with so much going on. For me, I loved all the Mediterranean ports most on our Arvia cruise - we are quite independent so did a fair bit ashore! Why not try a 1 week cruise to test the water, so to speak?
Thank you Jamie, we are very tempted. I have watched your Iona and Arvia vlogs and definitely prefer Arvia; it looks incredible and the food options are more up my street. I would want to do the gala night and my husband would be Matthew wanting room service! The two cruises we did with our (late) parents are still the holidays my siblings and I talk about - so special. Thanks for your unbiased reviews too...there are a lot of influencers atm reviewing Iona in particular, and of course they are paid to be there so they don't say anything constructive/negative! Will enjoy watching the rest of your vlogs, excellent to relax with once the kids are down for the night x@@TravelBlogJamie
@@angelacox-martin2789 I hope you come to a decision soon!
Jamie, do you have to pay extra to go in the Adult pool?? Great blog. ❤ thanks 👍. XXX
No extra ❤️
Do you do any of the drinks packages? We did the soft drinks one last time as we are not big drinkers - we do have £410 on board spend for the two weeks
We don’t on P&O as we would never drink that much every day, especially on port days, and P&O drinks not too badly prices. I’d use the OBC for speciality restaurants, excursions, spa, shops, retreat, personally
Hi Jamie, is the beachcomber pool adult only? Thank you 😀
Depends on itinerary and numbers of families on board
I like the videos i have seen so far . How much £ would it cost approximately for a 2 week cruise ? Its sometbing i love to do but depends on the total cost .
Depends massively on season / dates, type of cabin you want and Number of passengers. Why not try putting in some dates in on their website to see?
Hi Jamie
This is our cruise in July..
Taking 2 kids (10 & 13)
If we do the cable cars in Barcelona
Are they walk-to-able from the ship?
Or is bus required ?
It seemed to knacker you out, are there taxis scattered about if needed ?
Is there plenty of time ?
Barcelona has Uber but regular vans quite cheap as hopefully you saw in the vlog. We walked to the old port cable car in 25 mins - the Hoho goes there and a cab would be easy from world trade centre or the cruise terminal
Saw someone asked about your final bill and what you had to pay can I ask was that your individual bill or for both of you. Will be our first time and still debating the drinks package or not many thanks all info & tips have been so useful x
We spent £430 each - this was for spa, speciality dining, rope course, all drinks, internet access (we basically would have wasted money if we’d bought the drinks package)
Thank you thats good to know just discovered your chanel love it x
@@jacquelinegray7523 thank you so much
Hell no to the tram/ cable car in Barcelona. Not enough alcohol on board for courage!
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Yeppers and p.s. you better hide that F###ing Duck!
@@matthewthurlow1204 😂😂😂
May i ask how much you spent on soft and alcoholic drinks? Like you i like costa, wine and cocktails and wondered if you found your bill was below or above the drinks package price. Thanks
I spent £430 over two weeks on all drinks, speciality dining, internet and spa - well below what I would have spent on a drinks package
Jamie, me n the mrs have booked on arvia this August ( thanx2U) lol. You say you paid extra for internet, is it not free wifi ?. Thanx
@@chrishunter974 no, wifi not free unless you are using it to access the P&O web page to make reservations. Hope you have a great time!!
You mentioned you were going back on during Christmas, what dates are they? I'm going around the same time
Literally the week over Christmas itself ❤️
@@TravelBlogJamienevermind, we are on a couple weeks before!
Jesus, sorry Jamie😂, where’s La Spezia?? Couldn’t see your visit across the two blogs?
It was in the first vlog. Our third port of call!
@@TravelBlogJamie sorry of course, I was more focused on Lucca! Hey thanks for your time and trouble with these superb reports/blogs very much appreciated!! And a huge thanks to Matthew for putting up with you doing them!🤣
@@markwall6651 you are very very welcome Mark ❤️
Did the ship not go to Alicante
Gavin (Northants)
No because that wasn’t on the itinerary for this cruise
Hey Jamie,
What is the alcohol allowance your allowed to bring onboard??
It’s a litre bottle max per adult
Thank you lovely! I have this trip booked middle of June. Super excited.
@@Markiepoo yay! Would love to know how you get on ❤️ Exciting!
Just watched you blog,very good tips as going o the 9th july
@@garyleishman1288 hope you have a great time
Great video…A good review of the ship. What I don’t get is the myriad of poor reviews across the review sites. Cruise critic has its score at 2.8/5 which is the lowest score I have seen. The common complaint is too many people (5200) on too small a ship. You had an experience of waiting 40 minutes for drink at a bar then gave up!! So not sure why you are saying how great everything is??
Oh good question! Because that was embarkation day and it was also the only real issue we had in 2 weeks - after that, all went pretty swimming and we had a great time
Can you watch all those films for free in your room?
Yes you can indeed
Hey i hate disembarkation
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hilarious.not hiarious.
😂😂😂
Shame on you for being INCREDIBLY disrespectful of people who happen to disagree with you on spending extra for specially dining and room service!
Is this a joke? I can’t tell as there’s no emoji.