MS ''Arvia'' is an in service for

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, a subsidiary of

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. Built by German shipbuilder

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, she was delivered on 9 December 2022 to P&O Cruises. At about 184,700

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, ''Arvia'' is the largest ship to be commissioned for the British cruise market. She was floated out on 27 August 2022. ''Arvia''s normal operating capacity is 5,200 passengers even though her maximum capacity if 3rd and 4th berths are used is 6,264 passengers. ''Arvia'' was originally planned to embark her maiden voyage on 9 December 2022 but due to operational reasons, this was delayed to 23 December 2022. Her maiden voyage was a 14 night

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cruise from

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. On 2 March 2023, P&O cruises announced that ''Arvia''s godmother will be

Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger (; born Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente, June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She is best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, one of the best-selling g ...

Design and facilities

''Arvia'' has over 30 bars and restaurants onboard. Her design is similar to that of her sister ship, , with some differences. First, and unlike ''Iona'', ''Arvia'' has two included Freedom Restaurants (Main Dining Rooms) and two included themed dining venues. ''Iona'' has four included Freedom restaurants. The additional themed dining venues aboard ''Arvia'' are the 6th Street Diner which is themed after a traditional

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and The Olive Grove which is a

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-style restaurant. Even though The Olive Grove is also available on ''Iona'', there are a few differences. In particular, there are no supplements for selected dishes on the ''Arvia'' menu unlike ''Iona'' and ''Arvia''s The Olive Grove is located on deck 6 instead of deck 8. ''Arvia'' also has a few specialty (extra) dining venues including Keel & Cow which is a

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, Green & Co which is a fish and plant-based restaurant, Sindhu which is an

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restaurant and the Epicurean which is a fine dining venue. Another difference between ''Iona'' and ''Arvia'' is that the

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on ''Arvia'' has a more wooden tone while on ''Iona'', it uses more marble. Like ''Iona'', ''Arvia'' has four

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s, including two

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s. ''Arvia'' also has 20

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including 10 infinity whirlpools[, a skydome with a retractable glass roof and a seascreen (outdoor cinema screen). Additionally, ''Arvia'' has an activity zone with a ropes course and adventure golf. ''Arvia''s onboard spa, available at extra cost, has several facilities, including a hydrotherapy area with a salt steam room, cold room, sauna and experiential showers.

Naming Ceremony

On 16 March 2023, ''Arvia'' was named in Barbados by Nicole Scherzinger. The naming ceremony was a beachside ceremony. Olly Murs was also singing in the event. Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley was also present in the event and gave a speech during the event.

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