MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE! 🇪🇸 PART 1 • P&O Cruises Arvia, Embarkation, Cabin Tour & La Coruña Tapas 🌊 AD

This vlog is kindly sponsored by P&O Cruises. ⚓️
Welcome to the 1st of 4 new Cruise Vlogs! Last week, we sailed around the Mediterranean on the most amazing cruise on Arvia with P&O Cruises! 🥰 In this first vlog, we show you what it's like to embark from Southampton, a tour of our Deluxe Balcony Cabin (15101) and a walk around the ship itself. We show you a few of our sea days and our first stop in La Coruña in Spain, including the La Coruña Tapas Trail. Come and join us for life onboard Arvia! Enjoy! Brogan & Benji xx
~ P&O Cruises links & info! ~
👉 To book your P&O Cruises holiday, find out more here → www.pocruises.com/
🛳️ Arvia ship overview → www.pocruises.com/cruise-ship...
🥗 What's included in a P&O Cruises holiday? → www.pocruises.com/new-to-crui...
🤔 New to cruising? Find out more here → www.pocruises.com/new-to-crui...
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly Cruising → www.pocruises.com/family
~ Watch next ~
PART 2️⃣ → • MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE! ...
🛳️ Our other Cruise Vlogs → • Cruise Vlogs 🛳
~ Timestamps ~
0:00 hello, welcome to the 1st vlog! 👋
1:16 embarkation at Southampton 🧳
4:18 lunch at The Quays 🐟
6:40 cabin tour | deluxe balcony 15101 🛏️
11:08 our 1st evening onboard 🛳️
19:16 sea day 🌊
22:05 mission control 🤿
25:12 lunch at 6th Street Diner 🇺🇸
27:14 exploring the ship & bingo 😊
30:27 Green & Co feat. Mizuhana 🍱
35:12 Quiz night at Brodie's 🎭
36:52 La Coruña, Spain 🇪🇸
45:46 infinity pool swim at sail away 👙
49:10 sunset, dinner at The Quays & X 🌅
51:57 spa day, lunch & swim-up bar 🍹
56:31 black tie night at The Limelight Club 🤵‍♂️
1:02:16 summary of the day 🫶
1:04:00 dinner at The Beach House 🥩
1:06:07 see you in the next vlog! 👋
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[@brogantatexo]

Welcome to the first of FOUR new Cruise Vlogs! We had the most amazing trip with P&O Cruises and wanted to say a HUGE thank you to them for having us. We hope you LOVE this new series as much as we enjoyed filming it, covering our best tips, advice and info for Ariva. To book your P&O Cruises holiday, find out more here → www.pocruises.com/ 🛳💙🌊

[@Libertymaeedwards]

first 💕💕

[@Libertymaeedwards]

hi Brogan 💕💕💕💕

[@ameliajavanmardi1276]

Brogan, in love with you and Benji and everything you do. You literally have converted me to do a cruise very soon. Can I just give a shout out to Benji and the wholesome incredible human being he is, you both are. The way he looks at you girl! Absolutely heart warming to see the love the friendship the respect between the two of us. I genuinely wish you every magic this life has to offer ❤

[@brogantatexo]

🥹 Thank you so so much, that is so kind of you! xx

[@lisaintheuk3347]

So wonderful I didn’t want it to end! It looks like great fun! I can’t wait for the next episode. All the best to you both xx.

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@jossiewood1882]

Cruise vlogs really are the best!!! Can’t wait to watch ❤

[@brogantatexo]

Glad you like them! xx

[@MariaMedeiros]

Brogan I am so happy and excited for your Cruise vlogs! You always do an incredible job explaining everything and thank you for sharing your travels with us. You are amazing!

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Thank you! Thanks for watching! xx

[@travellerunknown2578]

I can’t believe I found you when researching dog friendly holidays, we are getting a little puppy in October. Then I found you love Disney, love cruises and treat Benji like I do my husband you are amazing brogan. Glad to see Benji healing after his surgery, your positivity, outlook on life and absolutely on point organisational skills make my day! I would put a label on my husband if I could😅

[@brogantatexo]

Aww that's so lovely, thank you so much!! I love that, haha! xx

[@KristenMisyak]

When Benj spotted the dolphins and your reaction, I almost cried. You guys are the cutest ever!!

[@petalsandparsnips9769]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! what a brilliantly immersive, informative vlog!! my family and I are about to join Arvia in a week and I've been watching various videos / vlogs about the ship, but this has been the most enjoyable one by far. You are both so natural, relaxed and down to earth that I felt I was there with you exploring. I can't wait to view the the rest of your adventures on the ship ...I'm getting so excited now.

[@brogantatexo]

That is SO kind of you, thank you so much! Have the best trip!! xx

[@ClaireVincent]

We join her in a week too ❤

[@rachelmoore2459]

Your blogs are so wholesome and lovely, you and Benji are clearly each others person, wish you so much happiness x

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! Xx

[@ellie6501]

Ah, there you are! I was getting worried! Looking forward to watching later. Hope you had a fab time. I’m sure Bonnie was soooo pleased to see you! X

[@brogantatexo]

Oh bless you, thank you Ellie! xx

[@user-vh9re4og5o]

So good to watch the 1st vlog 😊 have missed you guys but gave me time to watch older vlogs ❤ welcome home guys xx

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Thank you! Xx

[@AbbieJoYT]

Super excited I’ve found your channel and your vlogs! You have a great style and I love the simply edited vlogs without too much music when it’s not necessary. Loved how much you were able to show. We sail on Arvia in December so this is just the preparation I needed! Thank you!

[@user-xf7in7id9v]

I am loving starting this series of videos today after booking a 2 week cruise on Arvia for summer 2025 this morning! A long wait ahead but plenty of time to plan our trip after watching yours and Benji’s trip. So exciting. Lots of brilliant information and tips from just the first video so thank you. I am looking forward to the rest.

[@dcortese6811]

Amazing start to the series!!! Looks like a wonderful ship! Can’t wait for your next vlog.

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much! xx

[@samwhyman1674]

I have followed all 4 of the Arvia vlogs, whilst recuperating from surgery, as considering going on her March 2025 to the Caribbean. I have P&O Azura to the Canaries just before Christmas this year and the Fjords on Iona in April 2024…not travelled with P&O before so these vlogs have helped massively. Thank you for the cruise tips…pop up laundry basket and laundry sheets purchased! 😊

[@dianebraden629]

We are in our 60’s and love to cruise on Viking and Oceania. No big shows or black tie night and no kids. We love it.

[@Thedancingyorkshireman]

Absolutely loved watching your vlogs from Arvia. Booked our first ever cruise for June2025 and picked up so many tips and ideas already. Look forward to seeing even more in future.x

[@melsimcoe4067]

Hi Brogan, I just love your videos so much with Benji. I started watching because of your disney videos, but now I'm hooked. I'm obsessed with holidays and organising events just like you. I get so much pleasure from watching your videos, and I can't wait for your next one. You and Benji are such a joy. Benji, you look so well into your recovery, and I am glad you can now enjoy holidays again. I'm so excited for your wedding cruise. Thanks so much to both of you for bringing such happiness x

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much!! So glad you enjoy our vlogs 😀 xx

[@KaysoCheese]

Excited to see this vlog! Hope it was a restful and fun trip!

[@brogantatexo]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@selinab7110]

Looking forward to watching this. Can’t wait to see what tips you have xx

[@brogantatexo]

Hope you like it! xx

[@beverleyclarke8708]

Watching your vlogs makes me smile from start to finish 😊 can't wait to see the rest of them x much love 😊

[@brogantatexo]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@FraserAtSea]

Looks like a really lovely cabin - I've always been really impressed with how P&O have designed the cabins on both Iona and Arvia - they seem to be cabins that should age really nicely!

[@brogantatexo]

I couldn't agree more!

[@courtelizabeth98]

Ahh, another cruise vlog!! These are my favourite, with Disney in a close second ofc

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! They are our favourites to make and share too! xx

[@christinedohney3275]

So happy for you guys hope you enjoy your cruise you both deserve it looking forward to watching as always 💕🥰 xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! Xx

[@mrs_staceyp]

So excited to see all the things you get up to!

[@brogantatexo]

Enjoy!! xx

[@daniellepaterson3186]

We’re doing this cruise on Arvia next year…I was already excited but I am counting down the days now 😍🚢 can’t wait for the next vlog! xx

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Have the best time!! xx

[@stphsmn87]

Every time you have a cruise series out it really makes me want to book a cruise. Definitely think I need to take the plunge and just book. 😁 Great first vlog,I can’t wait to watch the rest. 💜

[@brogantatexo]

Go for it!! Xx

[@toobydude41]

AWESOME!! You have got to be the Queen of Cruise vlogs Brogan!! And there's much more to come after this one! It's the little moments that I love too, including @45:15...oh the look on your face!!

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much!!

[@mollyalmulki7429]

Highly anticipating seeing your adventures!

[@brogantatexo]

Awww yay! xx

[@d.t.g4344]

This was sooooo nice! I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog!! Can’t wait to see the next ones! Thx for bringing us along💕🫶🏿

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much for watching! xx

[@lisadesilets9444]

Loved how excited you were at the beginning of the vlog 😂 I knew this would be a good one! Such a great start, can’t wait for the others ❤

[@brogantatexo]

Haha, we LOVE cruising so much! Thank you! xx

[@stinajones9847]

Cruising is my absolute favorite type of vacation! We have decided to book our next cruise with P&O after all the Brogan vlogs. We just can't decide on where lol. This ship looks stunning! ❤

[@brogantatexo]

Good choice! Let me know if you need any help, there are SO many great destinations to pick from! xx

[@Julieblake2909]

Fantastic first vlog I didn’t want it to end!! You’ve given me the cruise bug again and I can’t wait to book another one. The ship looks amazeballs x

[@brogantatexo]

Glad you enjoyed it! YES! xx

[@abigray2352]

I think cruise vlogs are officially my favourite vlogs 😆❤

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! I LOVE filming and sharing them! xx

[@ccoop1056]

I just love your vlogs and seeing just seeing your and benj pure joy for travel is just next level you guys are the ultimate dream team !! Cant wait for the next episode

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much! Next episode coming tomorrow! xx

[@stephaniebraidwood9205]

Looking forward to watching this later tonight Hope you both had a lovely time xx 😘

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you!! It was wonderful xx

[@HarveyMorton]

I can’t wait for the next vlog! I loved watching this last night, Arvia looks incredible and there’s so many brilliant food options too. I’d still love to book a P&O cruise, it’s definitely on my radar for next year. Thank you for always going above and beyond with your vlogs, everything is always so detailed and informative. Lovely to see you and Benji having such a wonderful time 🙌🏼

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much Harvey! x

[@elliecreasey7138]

From the moment you said you were going on this cruise, i have been counting down the days for this! ❤

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! xx

[@melanie98d]

So so excited for these videos

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! xx

[@JuliaW0505]

Great vlog, can’t wait for the next. We are first time cruisers on Arvia in 3 weeks 🎉

[@brogantatexo]

Have the best trip! Xx

[@coricross682]

This has been fantastic! Loved seeing what all you two got up to!

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Cori! xx

[@laurendavid6103]

I finally got round to watching this new series of videos and honestly Brogan, this is some next level filming that you’ve done! As much as I have a special place for your Disney videos, these ones are some of the best ones you’ve ever made I think! Leveling on up 😊 I also love how Benji is becoming your co-host 😂! ❤❤

[@silentanomaly3697]

Hope you and Benji had the best time on the cruise and got to relax some😊

[@brogantatexo]

We did thank you!

[@nikkis_corner97]

This Vlog was sooooo much fun!!!! Definitely makes me excited to go cruising next year!!! Love the vlogs and y’all are too cute together!!! I hope to have a relationship like y’all’s one day and I can’t wait to see where y’all go next!!! Sending y’all lots of love ♥️

[@stellaasmrandrews985]

Love watching you both on cruises. Lovely seeing Benji doing well and happy. Benji is a real romantic, when he said how lovely you looked, not many man like him these days, your very lucky. You and Benji just radiant happiness. Your have so much to look back on when your older, all these wonderful memories. Enjoy it while you can. Cant wait for the next one x

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much! 😊 xx

[@amylauren2146]

Absolutely loved that! What a great vlog- thank you both xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much for watching!! xx

[@Carole617]

Great first vlog of this series. Really love your vlogs,they are always so much fun to watch . The ship and the food look amazing . Can't wait for the rest x

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much! 😊 xx

[@Kirstycbx]

Were going on Arvia in August! This is getting me very excited - thank you!

[@brogantatexo]

YAY! Have the best time! xx

[@meeshelle5775]

❤ can not wait for part 2

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Coming tomorrow!

[@PostcardAndAPint]

Nice to meet you both. We’ve just come off a Med cruise, so have the cruise blues!! It looks like a perfect ship. We’ve never cruised P&O - it looks lovely. You have some great info on this Vlog. We look for we do to seeing more from you. Cheers 🍻

[@juliecarriker9950]

Your cabin is GORGEOUS!!! 😍😍😍 It's so spacious!!! And ohmyGOSH, the view from your balcony is STUNNING!!! 🌊🌊🌊The ship is just beautiful!!! The escape game looks so fun!!! I LOVE chicken & waffles!!! 🍗🍗🍗 YUM!!! The water is so lovely!!! La Caruna is beautiful!!! There is just SO MUCH to do on the ship!!! And yes, you did look lovely on Black Tie Night, Brogan! (You too, Benji!). Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the rest of your voyage!!! Continued love and health to you both from across the pond!!! 💜💜💜

[@brogantatexo]

It was such a great cabin, I loved calling it home for 2 weeks! Aww thank you so much Julie! xx

[@sharongadegast64]

Brogan this vLog is wonderful! I'm so excited to see the rest and I'm even more tempted now to book a cruise!!

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks Sharon! Yeeeeesss!! x

[@Benandmycat]

Amazing to see how easy it is to get on the ship at Southampton and start the holiday, lovely food, the Sushi 🍣 looks amazing, what a Tapas tour at La Corina!

[@brogantatexo]

It really is! Xx

[@lisabarry8738]

Another enjoyable vlog watched it over 2 nights !! I must say your cruise looked amazing the food and itinerary looked so good. You & Benji are the absolute best your both such s pleasure to watch.The chemistry between you both shines through and your so good at giving us viewers as much info as possible as well as making it enjoyable to watch…..I cannot wait for the part 2 cuppas at the ready 😊 xxxx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so so much! xx

[@mydopaminehighs]

Love everything about this. I've been looking at this exact trip after watching your last cruise with P&O, want to visit Italy, love Spain and all the food looks insanely nice. Love how bloody happy you both are together too, lovely to see.

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! It's a great route! Thanks lovely! xx

[@am-yu6jo]

Thank you. I’m in the cabin next door on my upcoming cruise and was a little worried about the view. You made me feel better x

[@sarafoster388]

Another fab Vlog! So good to see Benji looking so well and able to join you on your adventures again. FYI, you looked fabulous on the black tie evening, your hair was just the right side of naturally beautiful. Can't wait for the next one 🫶

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you!! Xx

[@Lisasplace]

Benji's scar is so impressive. It's so straight omg! And for just how new it is it has already healed so well!

[@brogantatexo]

Ah yes! xx

[@ellie6501]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this first vlog! Thank you both for sharing. Great to see you! I love your BAFTA dress and Benji…….gorgeous in your black tie! Looking forward to the next one! X

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@annettestephens7107]

Will be watching later this evening ❤ hope you both had the most amazing time xx

[@brogantatexo]

Hope you enjoyed it! xx

[@marykitchen9459]

Can not wait

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Enjoy!

[@SeventiesGirl1961]

I simply cannot wait for my next p and o cruise. Watching this has me champing at the bit to get cruising again!

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Have a great time! x

[@logannduke]

Wow the architecture in La Coruna looks amazing

[@brogantatexo]

It was so gorgeous!

[@lovelysarah367]

Thank you my friends for bringing us along, looks like you had a ball xxx ❤❤

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks for watching Sarah! Xx

[@charlollie3486]

Been looking on your channel everyday to see if you’d uploaded!😅 I can’t wait to watch this😊

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Thank you! Enjoy the vlog! xx

[@kathyfoshay7111]

I can watch this on repeat…I just love it!! You both looked so nice for black tie night!! Looking forward to the next video. Take care Loves 🥰💕🌸💜

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! Thank you Kathy!! Xx

[@becci3763]

Been missing your vlogs! Another lovely one guys, excited for the others, sending love xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@becci3763]

Myself and my partner have been checking every day for a new video 😃! We are cruise & florida mad just like you & Benj, excited for the rest of the vlogs xx

[@sophiawitkowski1082]

I was soo excited when I saw this video love your videos love your blue and green flowered dress looks lovely on you cannot wait for more videos x

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@Madzlouis56]

Omg I’m doing this cruise in September can’t bloody wait! Thank you for sharing! Xx 😊

[@brogantatexo]

Hope you enjoy it! Xx

[@LadyxFlamestress]

Just watching this and a) You two are absolutely adorable together (couple goals for real), but also b) when I got to the spa-day and the calming music, I was just so happy for you :) I know you guys have gone through a lot watching your other videos so you've earned it. Good for you guys. Wishing you both every happiness!

[@brogantatexo]

You're the best! Thank you! Xx

[@LadyxFlamestress]

@@brogantatexo *in the Keanu Reaves voice 'you're breathtaking voice* No YOU'RE THE BEST!

[@NickySouthern-qq8sd]

I was so excited to watch your vlog and it didn't disappoint. The hour went way too quickly. Absolutely love all the information, tips and advice you include xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much! xx

[@classicashley3925]

I absolutely loved this! What a beautiful couple, you two are. I foresee a very long, happy marriage!

[@jansmith2538]

So fab watching this. You are both awesome and I love watching your adventures. Xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you!!

[@isobelbaxter3703]

we went on this same cruise in April and this brought back so many lovely memories Thank you xx

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! Isn’t Arvia fabulous?! 😀 Thanks for watching! Xx

[@ladybugg7m39]

Brogan you look absolutely beautiful, and Benji is quite dapper in his suit. Love your videos!

[@karenburian9633]

Great 1st of the series. Looking forward to the rest!

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you! xx

[@elenaizquierdo9060]

Tuna "EMPANADA" is sooooo yummy. Delicious food and wine. TAPAS never let you down❤

[@brogantatexo]

We loved it!! x

[@joannewilliams41]

So excited for this 😃😃🥰🥰xxx

[@brogantatexo]

See you later Joanne! xx

[@joannewilliams41]

@@brogantatexo 2 mins and counting 🤣 but getting dinner so will watch later uninterrupted 😃😃 have been looking forward to this 🥰 so glad you had a good time. Big P&O fan (worked for them from 1995-2005) and we are going on Iona for my 50th next summer 😃🥰🥳xxx

[@jackietanner2121]

So, really enjoy this vlog. You're so informative about everything. I'm going to make sure I watch the rest of yours now. We are doing the exact same cruise on Ariva in July 2024. Can't wait for your next vlog. X

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much! YAY! xx

[@o0mrsreaper0omia83]

You are definitely my favourite cruise couple love your channel ❤

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! Thank you! xx

[@karenlavis8661]

Great 1st vlog Brogan. Looks like a great start to your cruise. Your cabin looks very comfortable. Thanks for sharing 😊 xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tracypatil8841]

Wow that was epic!! Spain was stunning. Shout out to Brogan for her stunning outfit changes, you look gorgeous Brogan ❤ Benji looked pretty good too 😁 so much to see and do onboard and the dining etc looked spot on. Cannot wait to see your next Vlog!! You are the best 😘😘

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so so much Tracy!! xx

[@karen42914]

Hi, I’ve never been on a cruise p, but watching this I definitely am! You explain things really well too.

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@gemmabramston7290]

Absolutely brilliant vlog! Love your cruise vlogs so much We are very excited for our 3rd cruise with P&O in October ❤

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much! 😊 have the best time!! Xx

[@sarahskillin8436]

Looks like such an amazing holiday. Glad you are both having great time. Enjoyed as always xx

[@brogantatexo]

Thanks so much 😊 Appreciate you watching and commenting Sarah! xx

[@sarahskillin8436]

@@brogantatexo always, you got a lifer here 😆💗

[@helencosgrove2891]

Thank you so much for this! We sail on Arvia on the exact same cruise itinerary next July!

[@GPwithme]

Me: DROP EVERYTHING BROGAN POSTED DAY ONE!!! Love it, thank you for taking us with you!

[@brogantatexo]

YAASS! Thanks for watching! xx

[@amandarees1411]

Fantastic vlog as usual. Love all your vlogs, even homey ones.

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you! xx

[@tarniaadams8428]

Great vlog , can’t wait for the rest 😊

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you!! 😊

[@julierawlinson9305]

I'm going on this ship 🚢 end of may 2024. Can't wait . It's me second cruise . Was on the Britannia last September to the canary islands .

[@ionabaker2757]

Amazing it gave us lots of ideas for when we go on Arvia next year

[@brogantatexo]

Yay! That's so good to hear! Have a great trip xx

[@karent9887]

Loved this looking forward to the next one

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you!

[@jeangradwell3653]

Looking forward to cruise vlog 2!

[@brogantatexo]

Coming Monday! 😀

[@niamh_elizabeth]

I love your cruise vlogs Brogan💛

[@brogantatexo]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@magimix2193]

love cruise videos!!

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! xx

[@lizjones6946]

Love watching these. On a countdown to my own soon 😊

[@brogantatexo]

Aww yay! Have a great trip! xx

[@sissilia449]

I just love your vlogs Brogan, it's like being there with you and Benji (though I'm sure you might not appreciate me there lol!) You are always so positive and share so much valuable info and I find myself smiling the entire time I'm watching you guys.

[@brogantatexo]

Aww I love that, thank you so much!!

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey Brogan 🤗 absolutely loved this vlog - you always make me want to do a cruise but my stomach is just too sensitive 🤢🫣 I’m glad you both had a fab first couple of days - I cannot wait for the next 3 vlogs ♥️ xxx

[@brogantatexo]

Aww that's a shame! Thank you Leona! xx

[@JennyAmponsah]

I’m the same, I get terrible seasickness!

[@Mandyjj2972]

Just found your vlogs. Love them well the 2 we've watched so far.

[@harrietb9648]

It looks so glorious! 😍😍

[@brogantatexo]

It really was!! xx