The most well liked crusing date on this planet of cruise, P&O Arvia’s maiden voyage is the place to be at sea! Departing ninth December from Southampton to absorb Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands, that is the right alternative to not solely see the sights and get some solar as you have a good time an early Christmas deal with to your self this winter but additionally be the very first cruisers to check out her improbable onboard leisure, try the unbelievable eating venues and chill out in luxurious lodging.
Try Arvia’s wonderful maiden voyage itinerary under for all of the issues you are able to do onboard and ashore every day!
DAY 1 – Cruise departs from Southampton
As P&O Arvia is a brand-new, distinctive ship, the primary day aboard might be filled with buzz and exercise as everybody has the identical thought – discover the ship! Unpack and get out and about to take a look at all of the wonderful onboard venues and seize a chew to eat within the buffet. For individuals who like a little bit of British pomp and ceremony, there’s additionally the well-known P&O Cruises sail away events as you solid off in your journey!
The primary night folks will nonetheless be discovering their approach across the ship, making the primary evening of eating much less clean than following nights as everybody nonetheless will get their bearings so we advocate this being the evening to beat the group and e book one among Arvia’s improbable speciality eating venues prematurely, such because the Glass Home for quite a lot of massive and small plates served with expertly paired wines by P&O Cruises meals hero Olly Smith, or Sindhu, the ever-popular flagship Indian restaurant at sea.
DAY 2-4 – At Sea
As you head right down to the sunny Canaries the climate might be a tad chilly the primary sea day within the Atlantic breeze, so we advocate trying out the Skydome pool space with lined roof and the whole lot it’s good to make a day of it. In addition to scorching tubs, loads of lounge house round the primary pool and beautiful views out to sea, there’s additionally poolside bars to maintain you refreshed and refilled to make a day of it similar to ice cream, snacks and cocktails. For health followers there’s a cutting-edge health club in addition to jogging monitor splendid for early risers to work up a sweat and take within the dawn.
Within the night head to the primary eating room for a traditional dinner earlier than heading again to the skydome for some late evening leisure of something from DJs to aerial acrobat performers or just a film beneath the celebrities on the enormous SeaScreen!
The subsequent 2 days at sea ought to get progressively hotter as you head south so go for a dip try the skin swimming swimming pools – the infinity and panoram swimming pools full with swim-up bar and scorching tubs with beautiful views behind Arvia or the Beachcomber pool space. There’s additionally Splash Valley for the little ones. In the meantime all of the gang can have enjoyable within the solar on the sports activities court docket, mini golf, excessive ropes course, deck video games similar to large chess and shuffleboard and even the all-new Mission Management escape room – the first-ever escape room at sea! There’s even Childrens tea earlier in the primary buffet with a particular menu for little palettes similar to pizza and jelly and icecream. In the event you’re fortunate, you’ll additionally spot everybody’s favourites Wallace, Gromit and Shaun the Sheep as you’re out and concerning the ship in addition to have a blast as themed mannequin making and dance courses and watch the traditional Aardman movies up on the large display screen.
In the event you’re wanting some grownup alone time after, make use of the youngsters golf equipment, catering to all ages from tots to teenagers, so you may head to the spa for a pair’s pampering session and a few you time within the thermal suite, sauna, steam room and al fresco Retreat, have a lie in or sit back poolside in peace and quiet whereas the youngsters make new pals.
The Reef children golf equipment
- Splashers – 2 to 4 years
- Surfers – 5 to eight years
- Scubas – 9 to 12 years
- H2O Youngsters’s Membership/ The Scene – 13 to 17 years
DAY 5 – Funchal, Madeira
This Madeiran metropolis is a refuge for leisure and out of doors pursuits alike. Guests who’re feeling notably daring might take pleasure in diving within the clear water, browsing, and even swimming with dolphins, whereas others who prefer to take issues slowly will recognize whale watching and strolling by the beautiful, lush Monte Palace Tropical Gardens and taking within the views from the Monte Cable Automotive.
Within the night head to Brodies, the traditional British pub, for excellent beers and video games similar to darts, karaoke and quizzes. In the event you fancy raining the stakes in the meantime, the on line casino is true subsequent door for all of your traditional machines and desk video games. In the event you’ve acquired children, make use of the helpful evening nursery service (out there for ages six months to 4 years, 6pm to 2am every evening) for a correct evening out aboard! On this case the Crow’s Nest is a should for evening owls for reside music and your favorite cocktails until late.
DAY 6 – Santa Cruz, Tenerife
Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, is a vibrant group with beautiful structure, conventional tapas, and, in fact, sandy seashores. Santa Cruz will not allow you to down whether or not you are looking for a leisurely afternoon spent on advantageous sand, are wanting to buy until you drop or eager to move to Rural de Anaga Park on an tour for beautiful mountainous surroundings and unique flora.
For a deal with, cease by the Keel and Cow for the perfect burgers at sea and craft beer to match. Right here you’re additionally proper by the Grand Atrium for reside music and beautiful aerial reveals with a cocktail from the handy and cosy Amber Lounge.
DAY 7 – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Las Palmas is far more than merely a vacation spot for enjoyable within the solar – it’s residence to one among Europe’s most well-known seashores in addition to an abundance of historic structure, similar to Las Palmas Cathedral, and pure magnificence. Discover the fascinating Elder Museum of Science and Know-how, go on a hike by the breathtaking Bandama Caldera Crater, or should you’re merely trying to unwind, seize a lounge chair and high off your tan on the Las Canteras seashore.
As evening attracts in watch the newest blockbusters all of the gang will love at Ocean Studios’, Arvia’s four-screen cinema advanced at sea, then head to the primary eating room if the popcorn wasn’t filling sufficient.
DAY 8 – Arrecife, Lanzarote
The cosmopolitan metropolis of Arrecife, which serves because the capital of Lanzarote, has many historic treasures tucked away in its again alleys. Initially a modest fishing group within the fifteenth century, it’s right now residence to upscale shops and retailers, conventional Spanish meals, a powerful sandy seashore, and beautiful landmarks. There are a lot of issues to do on this quickly creating metropolis, whether or not you are right here to buy til you drop or need to be taught extra about Arrecife’s historic previous.
After dinner take your seats within the Headliners theatre for “Biggest Days”, the Official Take That Musical by Tim Firth that includes all of your favorite hits.
DAY 9-10 – At Sea
After just a few days of exercise sightseeing, have breakfast in mattress and a lie in with some room service. Then chill out by the pool with e book, try your new favorite haunts and meet up with new-found pals. Earlier than dinner try Anderson’s bar for signature gin and rum cocktails full with its very personal onboard rum distillery.
As the youngsters go to mattress the place to be a minimum of one evening throughout Arvia’s maiden voyage is the 710 Membership. An all-new music venue unique to Iona and Arvia, 710 is Gary Barlow’s signature lounge the place the resident band are joined by a unique British expertise every month to serve you top-quality musical leisure alongside the themed cocktails to match. A should for music lovers!
DAY 11 – Cadiz, Spain
Cadiz, one among Europe’s oldest frequently inhabited cities, enchants each traveller who steps foot right here. Via its monuments, museums, and winding lanes, its 3,000 years of historical past could be explored, with Cadiz Cathedral being a specific spotlight. Households will adore Playa La Caleta with all they want for a full day of enjoyable within the solar and surf whereas an tour to close by Seville can be an choice for tradition vultures.
Because the solar goes down get the youngsters within the evening nursery and take within the reside leisure and scrumptious three-course meals on the ever-popular Limelight Membership. Pre-bookable prematurely to be sure to get your spot, be dazzled by among the UK’s greatest musical skills with meals to match.
DAY 12 – Lisbon
Lisbon, the most important and capital metropolis of Portugal, can be one of many oldest cities on this planet and makes for a gorgeous cruise vacation vacation spot with actions for each curiosity. This port of name affords a wealth of sights, together with historic forts, creative neighbourhoods, and the breathtaking Jerónimos Monastery. {Couples} will take pleasure in a getaway to the picturesque city of Sintra to see the citadel, whereas households will take pleasure in studying concerning the various species on the Oceanarium.
Head to Headliners, the 2-level onboard theatre for quite a lot of reside reveals the place traditional leisure of dance, music, cabaret and comedy meets modernity with the ingenious LED display screen backdrop. Settle into your seat and benefit from the present!
DAY 13-14 – At Sea
In your final sea day earlier than arriving residence be sure to do all of the actions you really liked a lot one final time, from the enormous chess set to the excessive ropes course. You could possibly additionally e book a spot in Epicurean, Arvia’s traditional and up to date fine-dining restaurant, for afternoon tea for some traditional British candy and savoury treats with beautiful views out to sea. Lastly, should you didn’t handle to get all of your christmas items for family members again residence or souvenirs of your cruise journey, hit the onboard retailers for some obligation free bargains!
The final evening can be the time to move to a speciality restaurant to exit with a bang or go to your favorite eatery once more for one final chew of that rustic pizza or succulent steak – until subsequent time a minimum of!
DAY 15 – Southampton
Head residence for Christmas!
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