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P&O Cruises reveals Arvia attractions

An ‘Altitude Skywalk’ high ropes experience, swim-up bar and a restaurant serving a plant and fish-led menu will feature on P&O Cruises new megaship Arvia.

Passengers will be able to particpate in two different high ropes courses while 54m above the ocean.

‘Altitude Minigolf’ comprising of nine mini golf challenges will be located below Altitude Skywalk.

A swim-up bar and infinity pool with uninterrupted views of the ship’s wake will be among the new elements on board tyhe ship, which enters service in December 2022, together with the line’s first retractable SkyDome roof.

SkyDome will feature a swimming pool by day with dining and entertainment by night, including aerial performances, theatre productions and outdoor films on a giant screen.

Arvia, sister ship to yet to be launched Iona, will include 12 restaurants joined by a further eight more casual places to eat.

New additions include Green & Co featuring Mizuhana with a plant and fish-led menu, especially developed for Arvia. Mizuhana sushi bar will be within Green & Co where passengers can watch expert chefs at work while taking in sea views.

Another first for the line is 6th Street Diner with retro seating, atmospheric lighting and juke box and serving all-American flavours including speciality fried chicken and waffles with bourbon mascarpone.

P&O Cruises signature restaurants Epicurean, Sindhu, The Glass House, The Keel & Cow and The Olive Grove, already across the fleet, will also be included on Arvia.

With 16 passenger decks, the vessel will also be home to Ocean Studios cinema, 1,300sqm of shopping and the Oasis Spa and Health Club.

The Oasis Spa includes new treatments exclusive to Arvia – two couples suites each with a hammam and steam room, a therapeutic cool room, a restorative salt sauna and an invigorating Kneipp Walk which combines a pebble foot massage with hot and cold water treatments.

Similar to sister ship Iona, Arvia will be powered by liquefied natural gas.

P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “Arvia is the latest evolution in the P&O Cruises experience, embodying the newest trends in travel, dining and entertainment, and will be the epitome of a sunshine resort sailing year-round to the warmest climates.

“New restaurant Green & Co featuring Mizuhana will have a plant-led menu reflecting the latest trends in vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian dining while Altitude Skywalk and SeaScreen will entertain all ages.

“Arvia’s extraordinary features maximise views of the ocean, seashore and destinations from everywhere on board while guests enjoy the next generation of on-board entertainment.”

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