Terrible ship , dirty . Poor quality food and entertainment

Item: Arvia
Rating: 1.7
Author: jj123vw

Arvia Cruise Review to Caribbean

jj123vw

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

1.7 out of 5

Caribbean

Sail date: December 23, 2023

Ship: Arvia

Cabin number: b

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Very poor quality entertainment often repeated. Food left out for the day before served to you and Service can take 30 to 40 minutes in between starters and mains and that’s if you can even get a booking in a restaurant as it only has a virtual booking system which opens at 6:30 mean, meaning that you have to start at your phone and try and join a virtual Queue

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Terrible quality portion sizes and terrible food with hardly any vegetarian options for one of the party

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Very poor quality shows as they try and get the staff to be track of all trades and master of none.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Filthy.

Ship tip

Don’t do it

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Ports of call

Bridgetown, Barbados

3 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

3 out of 5

La Romana, Dominican Republic

1 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

4 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Other peoples hair, dirt and dust, even after four separate cleans

Filthy, even after being cleaned four times

11 Comments

Karriejay 11 months ago

We were on Arvia in July/August at peak holiday time. While I agree that the cabins could have been cleaner, we saw staff constantly cleaning in public areas. The staff were great, in fact, even when faced with particularly rude guests, but there didn't appear to be enough of them for the amount of guests. I'm a vegetarian, and I was absolutely spoilt for choice - including Green &Co which was fantastic. Admittedly, there was a surcharge, but we went three times as it was so good (husband is a fully signed up carnivore and really enjoyed the food.) There was always an option at The Quays, especially for breakfast, and the mdr was fab. We didn't have a problem with wait times, and although the virtual queuing system was a pain, it wasn't that bad to be honest. We often just went to the venue itself and got a sleeper with no issues. We don't usually bother with the entertainment (two minutes of 'Robbie Williams ' was enough) and have always found the various 'Pulse' bands to be fairly bad - Azura's was a particular low point - but each to their own. I will say that the choice of films at the cinema and in cabins was pretty awful, likewise there was only one radio station in the cabin which was on a loop. Embarkation/disembarkation were very smooth with very little waiting time. All in all it was an OK cruise, but we're unlikely to use that ship again as its just too big and busy.

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

Oops sorry 😞 thanks

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Robbodog 11 months ago

Hard to believe you have been on the same ship as us ! We are regular cruisers and left Arvia in Nov and had a wonderful experience all except sunbed hoggers the cruise was amazing, to beat the virtual que for dining pay the select price when booking and choose freedom dining.

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somersetmum 11 months ago

Really sorry to hear of your poor experience. We cruise with P& O alot but never been on the Arvia. Iona the sister ship is lovely. Don't let it put you off trying another ship in the fleet. From personal experience, I'd never cruise again with TUI !

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Ruby13 11 months ago

Sorry for your experience

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byhisgrace 11 months ago

Yikes 😳

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SEASTHEDAY525 11 months ago

P&O cruise lines ain’t the greatest cruise line in town Go with another cruise line next time I guarantee you will have a much better experience Try carnival or royal Caribbean Norwegian there are so many better ones than P&O Believe me

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javawoody 11 months ago

Appreciate your comments

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cruising2004 11 months ago

Sorry this cruise was not up to par.

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Niavlys 11 months ago

Ouf if ship is that dirty, imagine the kitchen...

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karlgrgurich 11 months ago

You’ve convinced me. I certainly won’t do it. Ick.

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