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Arvia

P&O Cruises
151 upcoming departures  ·  70 itineraries

Arvia is a 5,200-guest P&O Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2022. This page lists 151 upcoming departures across 70 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Families wanting extensive children's facilities ✓ Couples seeking varied dining and entertainment ✓ First-time cruisers who value a large venue mix
70 itineraries ● Where is it now?
Class Excel class
Built 2022
Gross Tonnage 185,581
Guests 5,200
Crew 1,800
Length 344.5 m
Beam 42.0 m
Decks 20
Cabins 2,614
Max speed 21.5 kn
Flag Bermuda
Guests per crew 2.9
Space ratio 36

Arvia at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 97%

A mega-ship at 185,581 gross tons — #16 of 565 ships we track. 36 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting extensive children's facilities
  • Couples seeking varied dining and entertainment
  • First-time cruisers who value a large venue mix
  • Active travelers interested in sports and adventure activities

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers preferring a small, quiet ship
  • Guests wanting only traditional cruise dining
  • Passengers avoiding large outdoor activity areas
  • Travelers seeking an adults-only ship

Live Position ● 38 minutes ago

Heading to: ESCAD

Currently on: Mediterranean - Spain And France, 13 Nights (13 nights) — En route to Cadiz (tours to Seville) , Spain — last stop Barcelona, Spain

Southampton, UK → La Coruna, Spain → Malaga, Spain → La Seyne-sur-Mer (for Toulon) , France → Barcelona, Spain → Cadiz (tours to Seville) , Spain → Southampton, UK
Coming up
  1. Cadiz
  2. Southampton end of cruise
20.5 knots Under Way Using Engine

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Arvia

Arvia is P&O Cruises’ 2022 Excel-class flagship, built by MEYER WERFT and designed for warm-weather cruising. The LNG-powered ship combines a large resort-style layout with a retractable-roof SkyDome, multiple pools, extensive dining and entertainment, and family facilities. It carries about 5,200 guests in normal operation and offers 2,614 passenger cabins across 20 decks. Its size, broad choice of venues and contemporary design make it particularly suited to travelers seeking a lively, family-friendly ship with both relaxed outdoor spaces and varied evening entertainment.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Carnival UK
Builder / shipyard
MEYER WERFT
Registry / flag
Bermuda (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
ZCHG8
IMO number
9849693
MMSI
310856000

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features a three-deck Grand Atrium, SkyDome with a retractable glass roof, and a high-ropes experience at sea. It is one of P&O Cruises’ largest ships and is powered by liquefied natural gas.

For families

Family facilities include Reef Rangers children’s programming, Splashers and Surfers activity areas, pools, Splash Valley, sports spaces and the high-ropes experience. P&O Cruises identifies Arvia as a family-friendly ship.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include pools, whirlpools, a jogging track, sports areas and a spa offering treatments and beauty services.

Accessibility

P&O Cruises states that most areas are accessible to wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility, with adapted cabins, accessible dining venues, theatre wheelchair spaces and pool hoists available. Accessibility arrangements and equipment may require advance coordination.

Environmental features

Arvia uses LNG propulsion and incorporates shore-power capability, an air-lubrication system, advanced wastewater and ballast-water treatment, food-waste biodigesters, LED lighting and energy-management systems.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 17

The Reef The Nursery Night Nursery Splashers Surfers Scubas Epicurean Crow's Nest Sky Bar Ivory Suite Standard Balcony with Sofa Smaller Balcony Standard Inside

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Arvia deck plans from P&O Cruises → (PDF)

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
SuiteCodes B4, B5 and B6. Suite 24 400 sq ft 112 sq ft 4 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
Family Sea view SuiteCode BA; located on the Promenade Deck. Suite 2 330 sq ft — 4 8
Conservatory Mini-suiteCodes CV, CW, CY and CZ; the conservatory is ventilated rather than temperature-controlled. Suite 95 254 sq ft 20 sq ft 4 8, 9
Deluxe Balcony with SofaCodes EA, EB, ED, EE, EF and EZ. Balcony 120 209 sq ft 20 sq ft 4 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15

Compare all 11 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

28 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

6th Street Diner Included
Deck 6
American-style diner.
The Olive Grove Included
Deck 6
Included dining venue serving Mediterranean-influenced food.
Meridian Restaurant Included
Deck 6
Freedom Dining restaurant.
The Glass House Extra cost
Deck 7
Food-and-wine venue serving tapas and related dishes.
Zenith Restaurant Included
Deck 7
Freedom Dining restaurant.
The Keel & Cow Extra cost
Deck 8
Specialty steakhouse and gastropub-style restaurant.
Sindhu Extra cost
Deck 8
Indian-British specialty restaurant.
Green & Co. featuring Mizuhana Extra cost
Deck 8
Plant-based restaurant and sushi bar.
The Quays Included
Deck 8
Included food hall with live cooking stations.
Ripples Extra cost
Deck 8
Specialty food and treat venue on the Promenade Deck.
The Horizon Restaurant Included
Deck 16
Included buffet restaurant.
Taste 360 Included
Deck 16
Casual food venue on the Lido Deck.
The Beach House Extra cost
Deck 16
Specialty dining venue using part of the Horizon area in the evening.
Epicurean Extra cost
Deck 17
Specialty restaurant offering additional-cost dining.

Bars & lounges

Brodie's Varies
Deck 7
Pub-style venue with drinks, quizzes, sports and entertainment.
Sindhu Bar Varies
Deck 8
Bar serving drinks near Sindhu.
Sunset Bar Varies
Deck 8
Bar on the Promenade Deck.
The Horizon Bar Varies
Deck 16
Bar serving the Horizon Restaurant and pool area.
Crystal Bar Varies
Deck 16
Bar serving the SkyDome and Lido areas.
Laguna Bar and Sundaes Varies
Deck 16
Bar and sundae venue beside the Lido facilities.
Infinity Bar Varies
Deck 16
Bar beside the Infinity Pool.
Crow's Nest Varies
Deck 17
Forward observation lounge and bar.
Sky Bar Varies
Deck 17
Upper-deck bar.
Beachcomber Bar Varies
Deck 18
Bar beside the Beachcomber Pool.
Panorama Bar Varies
Deck 18
Bar beside the Panorama Pool.

All 52 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

Other Excel class ships

Iona P&O Cruises · 2020 Carnival Festivale Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Tropicale Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Celebration Carnival Cruise Line · 2022

Where Arvia sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Caribbean 3 6 6 8 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mediterranean 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 2 3 1
Northern Europe 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 1

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

Ports it visits most

Southampton91× Basseterre74× Bridgetown74× Philipsburg74× Castries67× St. John’s65× Road Town Tortola49× Fort-de-France47× St. George’s40× Roseau36× A Coruña23× Bilbao22×

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Itineraries & Sailings

14 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 14 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Tenerife, Spain, St Maarten, Saint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis +2 more
Next: Oct 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 14 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Tenerife, Spain, St Maarten, Saint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis +2 more
Next: Oct 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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15 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 15 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Bridgetown, Barbados, Fort de France, Martinique, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St Maarten, Saint Maarten +3 more
Next: Mar 13, 2027
2 upcoming departures
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15 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 15 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Tenerife, Spain, St Maarten, Saint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis +2 more
Next: Oct 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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15 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 15 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Tenerife, Spain, St Maarten, Saint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis +2 more
Next: Oct 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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16 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 16 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Bridgetown, Barbados, Fort de France, Martinique, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St Maarten, Saint Maarten +3 more
Next: Mar 12, 2027
2 upcoming departures
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17 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 17 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Tenerife, Spain, St Maarten, Saint Maarten, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis +2 more
Next: Oct 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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22 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 22 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Castries, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Grenada, Bridgetown, Barbados +6 more
Next: Mar 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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22 Nights

Caribbean Transatlantic, 22 Nights

Caribbean
Ports of Call
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Castries, Saint Lucia, Oranjestad, Aruba, Bridgetown, Barbados +6 more
Next: Mar 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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All 70 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 23, 2026Nov 6, 2026Caribbean Transatlantic, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Oct 23, 2026Nov 7, 2026Caribbean Transatlantic, 15 Nights15CaribbeanBook →
Oct 23, 2026Nov 14, 2026Caribbean Transatlantic, 22 Nights22CaribbeanBook →
Nov 6, 2026Nov 20, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 21, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 14, 2026Nov 28, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 20, 2026Dec 4, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 21, 2026Dec 5, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 28, 2026Dec 12, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 18, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 19, 2026Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 12, 2026Dec 26, 2026Christmas In The Caribbean Islands, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 18, 2026Jan 1, 2027Christmas And New Year Caribbean Escape, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 19, 2026Jan 2, 2027Christmas And New Year Caribbean Escape, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 26, 2026Jan 9, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 1, 2027Jan 15, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 2, 2027Jan 16, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 9, 2027Jan 23, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 15, 2027Jan 29, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 16, 2027Jan 30, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 23, 2027Feb 6, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 29, 2027Feb 12, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 30, 2027Feb 13, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →
Feb 6, 2027Feb 20, 2027Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights14CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 151 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Arvia FAQ

What flag does Arvia sail under?

Arvia is registered in Bermuda.

How many passengers does Arvia hold?

Arvia carries about 5,200 guests with roughly 1,800 crew.

How old is Arvia?

Arvia entered service in 2022.

How big is Arvia?

At 185,581 gross tons and 345 m long, Arvia is a mega-ship — larger than 97% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Arvia?

P&O Cruises uses Evening Casual and Black Tie evenings. Children aged 17 and under are not subject to the evening dress codes on family-friendly cruises.

Which dining is included on Arvia?

Included options include the main Freedom Dining restaurants, The Quays, The Horizon Restaurant, The Olive Grove and 6th Street Diner. Specialty venues such as Sindhu, Epicurean, The Glass House, Green & Co. featuring Mizuhana and The Keel & Cow charge extra.

Are tips included on Arvia?

P&O Cruises includes tips in the holiday fare, so guests are not required to add a separate daily gratuity.

Is Wi-Fi available on Arvia?

Guest Wi-Fi is available, with free access limited to My Holiday; general internet use requires an internet package.

Is Arvia accessible for wheelchair users?

Many public areas have level or ramped access, and accessible cabins include wider doorways and wet-room-style bathrooms. Guests using a wheelchair or mobility scooter inside the cabin must book an approved accessible cabin or a selected suite or mini-suite.

What children's facilities are on Arvia?

The Reef includes The Nursery, Night Nursery, Splashers, Surfers and Scubas for younger age groups, while Scene is the teen venue. Registration or booking may be required for some children's-club sessions.