P&O Arvia Embarkation

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The first vlog in my P&O Arvia epic series is heeeere! It’s going to be an awesome 2 weeks on board, I can tell you ❤Please do like and subscribe!

[@TravelTourTaste]

We on on her now would love to meet you ❤

[@herenow6953]

Have a great trip! I'm very envious!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@herenow6953 thank you 🙏

[@susansmith2476]

Thank you for all these lovely videos. You’ve brought back so many happy memories for us. Cant believe this time last week we were on our way to Cadiz!! We saw you outside the Olive Grove filming. 😀

[@susansmith2476]

P.S We’ve booked again for August so your vlogs have given us lots more ideas for our next cruise! ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We were saying the same - ‘last we we were…’ 😂 Lovely memories! Thanks for watching!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh what itinerary in august?

[@susansmith2476]

It’s a slightly different itinerary on Arvia mid August- no Italy or Majorca. 🛳 .08 Aug La Coruna, .11 Aug Valencia, .13 Aug Marseille, .14 Aug Barcelona, .15 Aug Alicante, .17 Aug Cadiz, 🛳 😀

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@susansmith2476 oh I love Alicante and Valencia!

[@janetdarby1067]

Hi Jamie, love your videos . We cruise on the ariva on the 11th of June your blog as been so helpful as we haven't cruised for a while and things have changed so much thankyou 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Very welcome and hope you have a great time

[@carolr9301]

Great insight to check in. You've been busy while on your cruise. Glad the WiFi is working well. It's making me pine for Arvia, 😢 she's beautiful. Have a great day.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you, Carol ❤️

[@sueworwood3486]

We are loving it to. No grumbles from us, enjoy your two sea days we will.🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Same. Fab cruise ❤️

[@revellinginthemagic]

This was so helpful, thank you! I'm really looking forward to sailing on Arvia later on in the year ✨

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you and hope you enjoy ☺️

[@carolr9301]

I'm very sorry. My dad died on a Sunday and I was due to go on a cruise the following Friday. I felt guilty about going, but my sister insisted I go. It did me good before the funeral. It'll do you good to get away. Don't feel guilty, as you say, he wanted you to go. Hope you find the time to relax and try and enjoy.

[@peteukmcr1]

Can’t wait for Sunday. Bittersweet as dad died last week , but he’d insisted we go ahead.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

So sorry to hear this 😩 I really hope it’s a cathartic cruise for you ❤️

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

Thanks for another awesome video Jamie - Arvia looks absolutely stunning! Definitely enough differences to set her apart from Iona but still keeping that Iona magic 🤩 That cabin looks great too! In fact, you've tempted us to consider one 😮 Really generous balcony size!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The balcony size and location are both faaaabulous! And cheapest balcony cabin going on our cruise ❤️❤️❤️

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

@@TravelBlogJamie it just goes to show the value of doing your research before selecting your cabin 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@MarinaAndJoeGo always!

[@SherwoodRobyn]

We're on board in June, can't wait. Look forward to all your vlogs :)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you and have a great time!

[@juliettebryan3806]

1 21 pm. This lovely shlp was chrisened here in Barbados West Indies.Thank you .

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🤩

[@sarahfilbey275]

Beachcomber was also adults only on Iona I noticed last week. Great vlog Jamie

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@ninam3255]

Hi Jamie, I just wanted to say thank you for the very informative videos that you keep releasing…. So helpful 👏👏👏 My husband and I cruised for the first time last year (late cruisers and long story) we have since booked 3 more cruises (yes, we now have the bug - albeit late 😉) we are embarking on Arvia in September this year and your videos are so helpful and absolutely priceless to us… thank you for taking the ‘time out’ to release such professional content. Very much appreciated… just a couple of asks… could you please send me a link of the magnets that you have purchased to use in cabin. I ordered some and they are not very good… Do you also, have a link to a good quality adaptor with usb charger for apple iPhones. Or if anyone is reading this and can recommend a ‘seller’ Amazon or retail high Street it would be be so helpful…. thank you again. Stay Safe and well…

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hi Nina - thank you so much! Really kind of you and glad you had a great first cruise! The members? Bought them about 10 years ago so no link i’m afraid - they were super cheap, however, and have always worked well. We just bought a standard multi usb adapter for our iPhones but now than the new ships have usb ports in cabins we’ve not had to use an adaptor since! Good for the older ships though.

[@ninam3255]

@@TravelBlogJamie Hi again Jamie…. Thank you so much for the super swift reply to my questions, very much appreciated… I will re order some different magnets. Have you every cruised on the P&O Azura? I am no Cruise expert (forgive me) but I think it is smaller and older than the Arvia. Any thoughts?!?! We selected the cruise for the ports it visits, rather than the ship. We wanted to book a luxury/deluxe cabin. But upon studying the deck plans it appears they are all overlooked on Decks 8 & 9 I just wondered if you have ever toured this ship? We have now booked a standard balcony cabin. Thank you again for all the fabulous KZbin videos. You are certainly helping me accelerate my learning re the crushing world - that’s for sure! Your channel stands out from a lot out there 👏👏👏 Sorry Matthew if I am giving Jamie too many compliments… but it’s how it rolls… credit where credit is due!

[@jackieaudus9829]

Great Vlog Jamie!! Arvia already looks better than Iona, the swim up bar looks a little treacherous at sea? Have a fantastic cruise 🚢

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s great. I’ve been in the swim up bar every day and it’s been fab ❤️

[@julierawlinson9305]

I'm going on my second cruise with p and o on the arvia end of next month to the on the same cruise. Last year I went on the Britannia to the canary islands. Fantastic loved it . I love my p and o cruises me 😁

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dorothyevans3864]

So jealous! Enjoy - see you in the next one 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

See you soon 🔜 ❤️

[@colinwarren5785]

looking forward to my med cruise in june enjoying your videos & tips 😎👍🛳

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Colin and hope you have a great cruise

[@gerardmackay8909]

I disembarked the same day you embarked this gorgeous ship. If you haven’t been to Green and Co yet give the ‘chocolate Earth plate’ a try because it looks amazing and tastes great too.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We’ve been 3 times 😂

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@TravelBlogJamie Enough said 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@gerardmackay8909 😂

[@CruisewithSteve]

Look forward to seeing your trip, tempted by Arvia……

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Looking forward to sharing!

[@ymick2001]

Hi Jamie, when will you be posting more videos of this cruise? We've booked the same cruise for end of May 2024, our first ever cruise!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, every Wednesday and Saturday (one went live this morning).

[@michellplumridge1137]

Hello Jamie I just wanted to start by saying me and my husband love watching your vlogs. We have not long come off the Arvia what a lovely ship, we did find some of the staff not as friendly as the Marella discovery 2, but the ship and entertainment fab. I must say though we watch your blogs and I we noticed you push Mathew alot which we know is in joking way 😅 well my husband has decided to copy you with me joking 😅,it would be interesting to see if anyone else is copying you lol. I find it funny and playful. We love watching you and Mathew you always put a smile on our faces looking forward to your next adventures ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed your cruise! I do think the crew on Marella have a lovely cheery disposition too! I’ve been sent videos of people ‘playfully’ pushing their partners 😂 Eeeeek what have I started?!

[@michellplumridge1137]

@TravelBlogJamie aaaw we would love to meet you and Matthew one day my husband Graham said hello 👋 he's a big fan of yours as well as me ❤️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@michellplumridge1137 hey Graham 👋

[@happyhamlin8219]

Doing this cruise next month, can’t wait for your vlogs 😊😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏 Next one on Saturday. Hope you enjoy as much as we are!

[@happyhamlin8219]

@@TravelBlogJamie I’m desperate for a roast dinner in a Yorkshire pudding.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@happyhamlin8219 oh I had one today actually! Turkey today 😂

[@colinwarren5785]

Hi Jamie love watching your blogs on my cruise we are visiting Barcelona can you give me any tips about the tour buses & the best way to get tickets for them would it be before the cruise or when you arrive there . Thanks . 😀

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The shuttle from the ship drops you off at world trade center - lots of HoHo buses there. You don’t need to book in advance either ❤️

[@jeffersd9248]

Hi we're in 9201 enjoying your Vlog enjoy the rest of your holiday

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hey hey 👋 Thank you and hope you’re enjoying your cruise!

[@jenniferpratt3854]

Cant wait to see the vlogs

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks 🙏

[@Andrea-sl3ey]

6000 guests, oh my days🙀looking forward to following all your adventures. I’m curious as to what time you embarked, do you have status for early embarkation with P&O?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We embarked about 1 - no, no status for early embarkation

[@michaelmorris3821]

I had never really heard the "Chin chin" toast before, so I googled it. Apparently it also has a rather naughtier meaning in Japanese. It's my new favourite toast.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Well I’m quite naughty so…

[@abiday5577]

Really interesting thanks Jamie, so is your cabin sealed? I haven't cruised sinced COVID hit.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

They all have this label to show they have been cleaned / are ready for use

[@abiday5577]

Jamie, can you please tell me, how much is it to have your clothes laundered, as never both doing it myself on holiday I pay someone else to do.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@abiday5577 sorry we do it ourselves so not sure (and no list in the cabin)

[@TheNoahDude]

Hi Jamie, loving your vlogs! We’re first time cruisers going on Arvia this summer. Do you know if the Grab & Go is operating now please? Thanks 🙂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m afraid it isn’t operating yet. Hopefully soon. Thank you 🙏

[@TheNoahDude]

@@TravelBlogJamie Ah that’s a shame. Thank you so much for your reply 🙂 maybe see you on a cruise one day!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@TheNoahDude it’s a small world so… 😊

[@gillyg8865]

Always a joy to watch your vlogs. Looking to book Arvia for 2025. X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you soooo much

[@eastwoodsfamilyvacations8783]

What ship is best Jamie Arvia or Virtuosa? I’ve not sailed P and O so appreciate your thoughts 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ok so you’ll need to give more info. Best for what? Food? Entertainment? Partying? Family or adults only travelling? Which itineraries are you looking at? 🙏

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Don’t forget this first vlog im the Iona series is out today!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I mean Arvia 😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Iona last ship and the one after this cruise 😂

[@jenniferpratt3854]

Enjoy jamie xx❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👌

[@michelemottram5998]

Brilliant video ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Mrs M

[@AfonbachDesigns]

Ahhh too short … how will I cope u til the next Vlog? Thankyou Jamie 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You only have to wait until Saturday 😂 And the epic ones are on the horizon 😅

[@feebster13162]

Jaime would really like a vlog about what you need to do when going through security at Southampton. What do you need to get out 🙀🙀🙀

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I could have sworn it tells you that in this vlog though 😂

[@feebster13162]

I will have another look. I have only been on one cruise so am a little unsure. I know what is expected at an airport when going through security and don’t want to hold people up 😻. Loved your latest vlog by the way

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@feebster13162 it’s definitely featured here Keith

[@feebster13162]

@@TravelBlogJamie I will have another look. We have just finished our cocktails after watching your latest vlog. Can’t wait for the next one 😻❤️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@feebster13162 thank you Keith

[@mandyfalloon3354]

Love your suitcase where did you purchase it pls x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hi Mandy - in the description of the vlog I post a link to the company and a discount code of 10%

[@mandyfalloon3354]

@@TravelBlogJamie thank you 😘

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@mandyfalloon3354 no problem 😌

[@craigbryan9402]

Enjoy 🤗🥂🍾

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks Craig 🙏

[@imnotbeingfunnybut9448]

Fast work 😮

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Whoooosh

[@jenniferpratt3854]

I have subscribed to your channel😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hey brother are you on Arvia now?❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes I am

[@TravelTourTaste]

@Travel Blog Jamie would love to meet you maybe some time this evening?x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@TravelTourTaste will let you know when we are about - probably 8pm or 9pm onwards I’m atrium / glass house but will confirm later

[@TheSpanishChannel]

🎉🎉🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ay ay ay

[@jenniferpratt3854]

Say hello to gregg❤

[@Cooper-kk4uk]

Love your vlogs but not sure about your comment on Southampton being smelly 😢

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s a standing joke

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m actually going to be moving there so 😂

[@soniat6750]

thanks Jamie :)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

No problem 😌

[@jenniferpratt3854]

Thank jesus too

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Always

[@Empress003]

I just love you Jamie! What a sweetheart you are ❤. Your vlogs give me butterflies 😊 Btw are you Christian?? 🤔.. you always say “thank you Jesus..” 😂 I am too hence I’m asking, sending you lots of love ❤️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hi there and thanks for your lovely message! I’m not actually Christian although no doubt some similar values