Aboard Arvia with P&O Cruises
Cruise Overview
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port.
It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux.
The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world.
Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France.
The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s.
During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids.
Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre.
Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005.
Dating from Roman times, the Galician city of Vigo has a fine natural harbour and is renowned as the biggest fishing port in the world.
It is also full of history - it was in this fjord-like quay that the English and Dutch defeated the French and Spanish fleets in 1702.
Today, the attractive marinas stand in contrast to the industrialised areas of the city, while further exploration will reveal the characteristic 17th-century architecture and attractive countryside beyond.
The charming Old Town is a delight, with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets and shaded squares.
Nearby is the Cathedral city of Tui, and further to the north is the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela, which can be reached by car in approximately 1¼ hours.
It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux.
The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world.
Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France.
The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s.
During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids.
Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre.
Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005.
Dating from Roman times, the Galician city of Vigo has a fine natural harbour and is renowned as the biggest fishing port in the world.
It is also full of history - it was in this fjord-like quay that the English and Dutch defeated the French and Spanish fleets in 1702.
Today, the attractive marinas stand in contrast to the industrialised areas of the city, while further exploration will reveal the characteristic 17th-century architecture and attractive countryside beyond.
The charming Old Town is a delight, with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets and shaded squares.
Nearby is the Cathedral city of Tui, and further to the north is the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela, which can be reached by car in approximately 1¼ hours.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Arvia
Launch Year: 2022 Length: 337 Width: 42 Currency: GBP Capacity: 5200 Crew Count: 1800 Deck Count: 18 Cabin Count: 2500
Iona’s eagerly-anticipated sister ship, Arvia, joins the fleet in December 2022 and is heading for the sunshine. Like Iona, Arvia is another Excel class ship, with even more freedom, innovation and variety in store than ever before. So get ready for your ultimate P&O Cruises holiday.
Revel in the glorious Caribbean rays from Arvia’s unique SkyDome. Luxuriate in modern accommodation with crystal-clear sea views from your Conservatory Mini-suite. Enjoy your pick of dining experiences in new and exclusive restaurants. And relax and re-energise with entertainment and activities for the whole family, from cinema screenings and live music to a brand new activity zone, Altitude. Arvia will also be powered by liquefied natural gas; with significantly reduced carbon emissions, we can continue to create a future of more responsible travel for many years to come.
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There's a range of accommodation types to suit all passengers.
