New Southampton-based cruise ship named 'Arvia'
She will join the P&O Cruises fleet in 2022, but people can book holidays from next month
Last updated 18th Feb 2021
Southampton-based P&O Cruises have revealed the name of their newest LNG-powered Excel class ship.
Arvia - which means 'from the seashore' - is the sister ship to Iona and will join the fleet in December 2022. However people can start to book holidays on her from next month.
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said:
“Arvia will join Iona as an innovative and future-focused ship offering an outstanding, varied and contemporary holiday.
"Arvia has been designed to travel to the sun year-round and to maximise views of the ocean and the seashore from everywhere on board, so it seemed a very fitting name and one which will reflect the experience for guests on board.
“The seashore is known for its relaxing properties and tranquility and a holiday on Arvia will, indeed, celebrate this and have relaxation at its heart. The rejuvenating and restorative qualities of a walk on the beach and invigorating sea air will be reflected in the experiences both on board and on shore as well as the vast space on board which has enabled us to include a number of new and extraordinary features.”
The name of the 184,700 tonnes ship was unveiled through a video reveal made up of outlining the letters in the name in various different locations, all relating to the beach and the seashore.
You can watch the video of the name reveal here
Holidays on Arvia will go on sale in March and further details of the ship, its design and experiences on board will be released over the coming months.
For more information or to book call P&O Cruises on 0345 3 555 111, visit www.pocruises.co.uk or visit a travel agent.