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P&O Cruises announces new offers to celebrate 60-days to go until Arvia’s maiden cruise

P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia will set sail on its maiden cruise to the Canary Islands in 60 days’ time on December 9, 2022.

The 14-night historic cruise will leave from and return to Southampton and will visit six destinations in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands, including: Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cádiz and Lisbon.

To celebrate the countdown there are new offers available, including a saver price from £849 per person for an inside cabin.

Guests can expect a host of festivities throughout the fortnight from a sail away party on deck and appearances and performances from special guests. Each guest will also receive a commemorative gift in their cabin and will be among the first to try out Arvia’s new entertainment, relaxation and dining experiences.

P&O Cruises offers unbeatable value with so much included, including accommodation, full board meals, pools and entertainment (theatre shows, headline performers, live bands, comedy and first run films), as well as supervised round-the-clock complimentary children’s clubs.

Shore experiences and drinks can also be pre-purchased in pounds avoiding any currency exchange fluctuations.

More on Arvia:

  • Arvia is the latest evolution in the P&O Cruises experience, embodying the newest trends in travel, dining and entertainment, and will be the epitome of a sunshine resort sailing year-round to the warmest climates.
  • Arvia is designed to bring guests even closer to the sea, sky and shore, reflecting its name meaning ‘from the seashore’, and will feature P&O Cruises first-ever retractable roof
     
  • New dining options will reflect the ports on Arvia’s itineraries, including Caribbean dishes designed by Local Food Hero, Shivi Ramoutar and a Mediterranean-inspired menu from José Pizarro. Arvia will also offer entirely new dining experiences, including Green & Co feat. Mizuhana which will have a plant-led menu reflecting the latest trends in vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian dining. 6th Street Diner will give guests an all-American dining option, complete with great music and ice-cold cocktails.
  • World-class entertainment will provide guests with a multitude of options day or night, with exclusive new stage show, Greatest Days – The Official Take That Musical brought to life by an amazing cast from the Headliners Theatre Company. WaveLength will also be a new addition to Arvia as a new interactive gameshow, virtually starring presenter and game show host Ben Shephard.
  • The new Altitude activity zone will feature activities for guests of all ages, from minigolf, an aqua zone at Splash Valley and P&O Cruises first ever high-ropes experience. Mission Control, a unique escape game combined with multimedia 3D simulation will create a thrilling underwater challenge for all the family.

To book Arvia’s maiden cruise visit here.

For images visit here.

For more information or to book call P&O Cruises on 0344 338 8003, visit www.pocruises.co.uk or contact a travel agent.

About P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises is Britain’s favourite cruise line, welcoming guests to experience holidays with a blend of discovery, choice, relaxation and exceptional service catered towards British tastes. The fleet of seven ships each have their own appeal from family friendly or exclusively for adults.

With over 200 destinations worldwide, P&O Cruises Itineraries are carefully curated to inspire discovery, and are varied to suit newcomers and experienced guests alike. With a wide choice of holidays from two days to three months there is something for everyone.

Iona joined the P&O Cruises fleet in May 2021 as the next generation of ship. Iona, the first British cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas, sets a new standard for cruise travel featuring enhancements to already successful brand signature venues from across P&O Cruises existing fleet, as well as many new “firsts” such as the first gin distillery at sea and The 710 Club, with music director Gary Barlow.

Sister ship to Iona, Arvia will join the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2022 as its second LNG-powered, Excel-class ship offering a Caribbean maiden season of fly-cruise holidays from homeport Barbados.

Arvia, meaning “from the seashore,” is an innovative and future-focused ship and the latest evolution in the P&O Cruises experience, embodying the newest trends in travel, dining and entertainment to offer varied and contemporary holidays. The ship boasts a unique SkyDome with a retractable glass roof and 16 guest decks, and will feature the first Altitude Skywalk high ropes experience, the tropical-themed Altitude Minigolf, the Altitude Splash Valley aquazone, an outdoor Sports Arena, swim-up bar and infinity pool. It will also offer guests several new dining options such as Green & Co feat. Mizuhana, Ocean Studios cinema, extensive shopping, and the Oasis Spa and Health Club.

The company is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

For further press information please contact:
Michele Andjel, michele.andjel@carnivalukgroup.com 07730 732 072
Jenny Michalczuk, jenny.michalczuk@pocruises.com 07881 315 402