I'm a Cruise Expert and I'm Exposing the REAL P&O Arvia Mediterranean Cruise Experience!

[@solotravel1974]

Have you been on P&O Arvia? What were your thoughts on Arvia? Let me know in the comments. And if you liked this video don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more travel video www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1

[@silviascenna3176]

so many cool insights! this vid is super helpful for planning my trip!

[@solotravel1974]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great cruise

[@earnwithfun3143]

Your videos always make me want to travel! seriously, keep it up!

[@solotravel1974]

Happy to hear that!

[@natik-f8x]

cruise life looks fun! can’t wait to see the Mediterranean myself.

[@solotravel1974]

hope you get there soon😀

[@Михаил-з4т4]

This review is so honest, i appreciate ur perspective!

[@solotravel1974]

I appreciate that! Glad you liked my review

[@Андрей-Воробей-и6л]

the food options sound amazing, need to try them all!

[@solotravel1974]

You should!

[@Natali-l7h]

great breakdown of the ship’s features, this is gold!

[@solotravel1974]

Thank yoi. Glad you found the information useful

[@Boris14028]

the itinerary planner is a lifesaver, thanks for sharing!

[@solotravel1974]

Thanks for your comment. glad you enjoyed my review of P&O arvia

[@NazarPavlov-p3v]

I’m totally sold on the dining options! makes me hungry!

[@solotravel1974]

thanks

[@dmitrijluka8975]

i never thought about the staff situation, good to know!

[@solotravel1974]

thank you. And yes there seems to be less staff on board and they are struggling to cope with the number of passengers when the ship is at capacity

[@sharapov1869]

do the rooms have a balcony? need my sunbathing fix!

[@solotravel1974]

there are many balcony cabins on board. But there are also inside cabins and sea view cabins

[@Sahil-i6y-i9e]

searching for sunbeds sounds like a sport, haha!

[@solotravel1974]

Ha. Very difficult sport sometimes 🤣

[@SriSasSa2015]

i’m curious about the pools & hot tubs too. did u try em?

[@solotravel1974]

Yes. I tried them when the ship docked in marseille and it was quiet on board

[@شيماءالعجمي-ط4ض]

are there any themed nights for dinner? that sounds fun!

[@solotravel1974]

there is one formal night per week on arvia

[@alianntincancopperkettlebr5414]

Thank you for your honest review, this as been helpful as I’m not going to bother with a booking now on p&o

[@solotravel1974]

Every ship is different. So find one that suits what you are looking for 😀

[@AnnCoogan]

Sailed on the Arvia this year would never sail with P+O again not only do I agree with your review of thr ship I also found the ship very dirty especially the cabin..

[@solotravel1974]

the fact that you found the ship dirty is not good. It’s a real shame as I feel sorry for the staff as they don’t have enough onboard

[@taseanhinds2399]

i, were gratuities added.to your final bill?

[@solotravel1974]

The gratuities are included in the price of the cruise. So no need to pay extra on board

[@crvontour9062]

Agree with almost everything here. Our first cruise so we were newbs. But EVERYBODY had said the food on cruises was AMAZING. This was not. The upcharge restaurants (except the very overrated Beach House) were very good but all the included ones were meh, except the Quays - which has its own kitchen. All the other restaurant's food is cooked in the same kitchen and dumb waitered up to the restaurants. Barely had anything fresh for 2 weeks. Weatherspoon's quality for me. Drinks priced fairly. Didn't. think there was enough to do on such a big ship either. Arvia was beautiful and clean but staffing was definitely an issue. All the puddings looked amazing but were all frozen and tasted mostly of sugar and whatever over sweetened dressing they had on. Fruit juice only available at breakfast was also a bit poor. Some staff lovely. Clearly saving money on the number of crew and all the better English speakers were put in the upcharge restaurants. Unlike the other guy I liked your style of vid. I planned to start a channel and this was to be the first one but work got in the way - I may still do it. Doubt it will look or sound as slick as this! P&O also cancelled the Take That musical. I seen several other videos where this happened so it definitely has staffing issues I reckon.

[@solotravel1974]

Thanks. I had been before and the food wasn’t as good as previous cruises. And not enough staff. Defo cutbacks. Also Go for it and start a youtube channel and make a video on your cruise😀

[@yorkshiretyke7291]

Video good. Script good. Artificial voice not good. Just be yourself. Thanks for your honest comments.

[@solotravel1974]

thanks for your comment😀

[@simplistic67]

Video is fake...so obvious

[@solotravel1974]

Thanks for commenting. But it’s a real video filmed during a recent p&O Arvia Mediterranean Cruise

[@ianlewis3795]

Good review. It's a shame you went the AI route instead of an actual commentary, which really takes away from this video 🤦

[@solotravel1974]

Thanks for the comment. Will think about using my own voice next time. I have a strong accent so unsure if anyone would understand me🤣

[@ChrisMelville]

This is edited like an ADVERT, with the false enthusiasm and background music. Down-vote from me. I want honest reviews from regular people, like Emma Cruises.

[@solotravel1974]

Thank you for your comment. It was a review and filmed during my recent trip on arvia 😀

[@earnwithfun3143]

Your videos always make me want to travel! seriously, keep it up!

[@solotravel1974]

What a lovely comments. thanks