Author: lotuseaters.travel
-
Arvia Cruise: Finding Sun Loungers and Pool Spaces
SWIMMING POOLS AND SUN LOUNGERS ON ARVIA: WHAT TO EXPECT. Before we set sail on Arvia, one thing we had come to expect, based on extensive research, was that it would be virtually impossible to get a sun lounger. We’d also read countless comments claiming that the swimming pools were…
-
Restaurants and dining on Arvia: a complete guide
RESTAURANTS AND DINING ON ARVIA: A COMPLETE GUIDE. One of the things I was most excited about before boarding Arvia was the food. With so many restaurants included in the fare, plus a tempting selection of speciality dining options, it can feel slightly overwhelming when you first step onboard. After…
-
Celebration Nights on P&O Cruises: what to expect & wear
CELEBRATION NIGHTS ON P&O CRUISES: WHAT TO EXPECT. We recently spent two weeks aboard P&O’s newest ship Arvia, our first cruise around the Caribbean. Before sailing, I’d read a lot about celebration nights (often called black tie nights), but I still wasn’t quite sure what to expect in reality. Now…
-
75 tips and tricks to have a great time aboard P&O’s Arvia
75 TIPS & TRICKS TO HAVE A GREAT TIME ABOARD ARVIA. Arvia is a big ship. A very big ship. And while you’ll quickly find your feet, a few bits of early knowledge can make the difference between feeling slightly overwhelmed and feeling quietly smug that you’ve worked things out.…
-
Zenith vs Meridian: Dining Options on P&O Cruises Arvia
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ZENITH AND MERIDIAN RESTAURANTS ONBOARD ARVIA? If you’re cruising aboard P&O Cruises on MS Arvia, you’ll quickly become familiar with the two main dining rooms: Zenith Restaurant and Meridian Restaurant. For us, and others onboard, there was a little bit of confusion as to whether…
-
Are Inside Cabins on Arvia Worth It? A Review
ARE INSIDE CABINS ON ARVIA WORTH IT? When booking a cruise, cabin choice feels like a surprisingly big decision. Inside cabins are the cheapest option aboard Arvia and inevitably come with questions. Are they too small? Too dark? Claustrophobic? Or are they simply a sensible way to travel if, like…
-
Is the P&O drinks package worth it?
IS THE P&O DRINKS PACKAGE WORTH IT? One of the biggest pre-cruise decisions with P&O Cruises – and one that seems to provoke endless debate – is whether or not to buy a drinks package. On the surface, the packages look straightforward. In practice, the maths, the rules, and your…
-
Is the Epicurean aboard Arvia worth it?
IS THE EPICUREAN ABOARD ARVIA WORTH IT? MS Arvia has a number of speciality restaurants on board, all of which come at an additional cost beyond the standard Freedom Dining options. Of these, there were several we discounted almost immediately. Keel and Cow, for example, held little appeal. Tucked off…
-
31 things we loved onboard P&O’s Arvia
31 THINGS WE LOVED ONBOARD P&O’S ARVIA. A cruise ship the size of a small town can feel overwhelming at first. And, I would be the first to admit that I was sure if I would love it or hate it. There are schedules to decipher, floor plans to learn,…
-
Corfu or Sicily: which Mediterranean Island should you choose?
CORFU OR SICILY: WHICH MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? If you’ve ever found yourself staring at flight searches or holiday deals wondering whether to book a trip to Corfu or Sicily, you’re not alone. They’re both Mediterranean, both steeped in history, both drenched in sunlight… and yet they couldn’t feel…