We’re so excited that our brand-new ship is now in port in Southampton. Believe us, she looks incredible. Click below to find out the latest news about Arvia’s arrival.
Meet Arvia: a ray of holiday sunshine
Arvia's highlights
Introducing Arvia’s amazing godmother, our new entertainment partner: Nicole Scherzinger
As part of a special partnership, Nicole will create spectacular music and dance extravaganzas to be performed on board P&O Cruises ships.
Enjoy your Greatest Days with Arvia
As Arvia’s arrival draws closer, we’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to her line-up of show-stopping entertainment: Greatest Days by Tim Firth. The Official Take That Musical.
The first rum distillery at sea
This unique blend will be distilled on board Arvia while she sails in the Caribbean, and the recipe will be recreated on the mainland by The Tidal Rum. So, why not join us and be one of the first to enjoy our delicious one-of-a-kind rum?
See the world in widescreen
Arvia’s SkyDome has something for everyone from day until nightfall. Find delicious dining and spellbinding entertainment plus bars, a pool and plenty of loungers for relaxing and soaking up the sunshine under the stunning retractable glass roof.
Mission Control is our first multi-sensory escape room experience
Board the fictional submarine Arvia II in groups of up to 10 to tackle a series of live-action puzzles on this exhilarating underwater adventure.
Infinity and Panorama Pool and Bar
For ultimate luxury, head to Infinity and Panorama Pool and Bar where you’ll find loungers, whirlpools and infinity pools, plus a swim-up bar. Evenings take things up a notch, with atmospheric live music and even silent discos.
Meet our new food hero - Shivi Ramoutar
The fabulous new queen of contemporary Caribbean cooking will be bringing her vibrant, flavourful recipes to Arvia for her maiden season in the Caribbean in winter 2023-4, with an exclusive collection of dishes at Taste 360 and The Beach House.
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We’re planning the most amazing event we’ve ever held, the likes of which the world has never seen. Even better, you're invited!

We have dozens of shore experiences to choose from, but these five new ones have gone straight to the top of our bucket list.
Discover Arvia's sun-filled destinations
With the promise of happy days and fun-filled nights to come, our newest cruise ship Arvia is a ray of holiday sunshine.
Soak up the Caribbean sunshine on Arvia for her winter season
Arvia’s itineraries let you explore eight of the region’s idyllic islands: Antigua, Barbados, Curaçao, Dominican Republic (a maiden call), Martinique, St Kitts, St Lucia and St Maarten. Each has its own personality and charm.
Dive deep into the wonders of the Mediterranean for Arvia's summer season
Discover unique cultural treasures, beautiful cities, postcard-worthy beaches, delicious local treats and more – all the while soaking up the glorious Mediterranean sunshine.
View Arvia in stunning 360°
Interactive deck plans
Browse this ship using our interactive deck plans and discover our range of cabins and on-board activities.
Frequently asked questions about Arvia
All the information on dress codes and details of when celebration nights are on board can be found in the Before You Sail section on your My Cruise portal, together with lots of useful information about life on board.
Arvia has a normal operating capacity of 5,200 guests and 1,800 crew.
Arvia is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board.
Please note: Due to public health regulations, children in nappies, swim nappies, pull-ups or who are not completely toilet trained are only permitted to use the children’s water play area, Splash Valley (Deck 18, aft) and Panorama Pool (Deck 18 aft).
Arvia is destined for warm sunny destinations all year round, including Fly Caribbean in the Winter and Mediterranean cruises from Southampton in the Summer.
Arvia begins her Mediterranean Cruises from Southampton. She will also sail a range of 7, 14, 15 and 16 night cruises around the Caribbean from Barbados (Bridgetown) or Antigua (St John).
Arvia was built in 2022.
Find out more about her maiden season here.
From chilling over milkshakes at 6th Street Diner to savouring a dinner date complemented by fine wine and flawless service at Epicurean, Arvia boasts a truly varied offering of more than 30 tempting places to eat and drink on board.
Arvia measures at 345m, 184,700 tons and 15 guest decks.
- Headliners theatre
- SkyDome
- Grand Atrium
- Library
- Art gallery
- Brodie’s
- Ocean Studios cinemas
- Mission Control Escape Room
- Altitude Skywalk
- Altitude Minigolf
- Altitude Sports Arena
- Altitude Splash Valley
- Sunset Bar entertainment with live DJ sets
- Infinity pool with swim up bar
- The Club House
- The Limelight Club – relish a three-course culinary experience alongside entertainment by some of Britain’s best-loved performers
- The 710 Club – curated and crafted by Gary Barlow, the club will serve up live music with an unmistakably vintage vibe.
Find out more about entertainment on board Arvia here.
- 4 pools
- Infinity Pool
- 10 infinity whirlpool spas
- 10 whirlpool spas
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Spa and Salon
- Thermal Suite
- Hydrotherapy pool
- The Retreat
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Escape Room (Please note, this costs a little extra)
- Nine-hole mini golf
- Skywalk high ropes (Please note, this costs a little extra)
- Casino
- Art gallery
- Library
- Sports Arena
- Fully equipped gym
- Fitness classes
- Dance classes
- Shopping
Arvia has 4 pools, an Infinity Pool with swim-up bar, 10 Infinity whirlpool spas, 10 whirlpool spas, a sauna and a steam room.
Arvia has a three-screen cinema complex. Ocean Studios offers a premium cinema experience with screenings showing throughout the day.
Arvia has 15 guest decks.
Deck 4 | Deck 4 |
Deck 5 | Deck 5 |
Deck 6 | Gala Deck |
Deck 7 | Parade Deck |
Deck 8 | Promenade Deck |
Deck 9 | Deck 9 |
Deck 10 | Deck 10 |
Deck 11 | Deck 11 |
Deck 12 | Deck 12 |
Deck 14 | Deck 14 |
Deck 15 | Deck 15 |
Deck 16 | Lido Deck |
Deck 17 | Deck 17 |
Deck 18 | Panorama Deck |
Deck 19 | Sky Deck |
Arvia offers Freedom dining exclusively in the Zenith and Meridian restaurants. Speciality dining experiences are also available in several other venues, plus there are snack bars, cafés and other options on board.
Arvia's captain is Captain Robert Camby.
Find out more about Arvia's captain here.