Britain's biggest cruise ship docked in Palma this morning in her last visit to the port for this year. At about 184,700 gross tonnage, Arvia is the largest ship to service the British cruise market. She was floated out on 27 August 2022.
She is also the flagship of the legendary P&O line and is considered to be one of the best cruise ships in the British merchant navy fleet. Arvia's normal operating capacity is 5,200 passengers even though her maximum capacity if 3rd and 4th berths are used is 6,685 passengers.
The ship's keel was laid on 15 February 2022.] The ship was built by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft at Papenburg and left the shipyard on 5 November 2022. She was delivered on 9 December 2022 to P&O Cruises. Construction officially started in February 2021.
Arvia has over 30 bars and restaurants onboard. She has four swimming pools, including two infinity pools. Arvia also has 20 whirlpools including 10 infinity whirlpools, a skydome with a retractable glass roof and a seascreen (outdoor cinema screen). Additionally, Arvia has an activity zone with a ropes course and adventure mini-golf course.
She has visited the Port of Palma at least three times this year but according to the Palma Port Authority this is the last visit of the year.