P&O Arvia
P&O

P&O Arvia

94
SCORE
Value / Cost 97Pools & Relaxation 96Dining 90Activities & Thrills 68Entertainment 63Space & Comfort 39
Line
P&O
Built
2022
Guests
5,200
Tonnage
185,206 tons
Length
344 m
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What We Like
+Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 96/100
+Strong Dining — scores 90/100
+Mega-ship scale — 185,206 gross tons
Worth Knowing
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 39/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.9 guests to each crew member

General

Cruise Line
P&O
Ship Name
Arvia
Maiden voyage
23 December 2022

Physical

Year Built
2022
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
185,206 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
344 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
54 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
18
Passenger Decks
18
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,800
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.914
Total Cabins
2,610
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
54
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
5,200487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
35.6172128

Amenities

Restaurants
17 dining venues: Meridian, Zenith, The Olive Grove, 6th Street Diner, Horizon Buffet, The Chef's Table, The Quays (Hook Line and Vinegar, Fusion, Roast), Taste 360 (included); Green & Co feat. Mizuhana, Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Beach House, The Keel & Cow, The Glass House & Cellar Door, The Limelight Club, Ripples (paid)
Restaurants - Paid
9
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
United Kingdom Pound
Total Pools
4
- Pools - General Access
4
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
4
Outdoor Pools
3
Indoor Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
11
- Hot Tubs - General Access
22
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
20
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
30
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
No
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
No
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
The Retreat
Special Amenities
SkyDome with retractable glass roof, Altitude Skywalk dual ropes courses and adventure mini-golf, Splash Valley aquapark, Oasis Spa with thalassotherapy pool and thermal suites

Costs and Gratuities

Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
0%
Tipping Expected?
No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
MKXD8
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9849693
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
232040520
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Southampton, United Kingdom
94.4
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Value / Cost 97
Pools & Relaxation 96
Dining 90
Activities & Thrills 68
Entertainment 63
Space & Comfort 39