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Emma cruises and Arvia

6,000 People On One Ship… Does It Actually Feel Crowded?

20/04/2026

6,000 passengers on one cruise ship might sound ridiculous. That could be compared to a small town or a packed stadium. I would normally avoid really crowded stadium events, but wouldn’t think twice about taking a cruise on a mega … Read more

Tags Arvia, biggest cruise ships, Costa Smerelda, full capacity, Icon of the Seas, Iona, mega ships
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We Stayed in 3 Different Balcony Cabins (P&O’s Arvia and Iona) – Comparison

15/03/202409/12/2023

If you are considering sailing on P&O’s Arvia or Iona, you may wonder if a balcony cabin would suit you. I have stayed in three types in the past. P&O’s Arvia and Iona are sister ships. I have sailed on … Read more

Tags Arvia, cabin review, Iona, P&O Cruises
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What to Wear on a P&O Cruise – 39 Examples and Enforcement

23/10/202412/08/2022

Before I took my first P&O cruise, I was aware that they had dress codes and formal nights, but had no idea what the dress code actually entailed.  In this post, you’ll find dress code guidelines for all parts of … Read more

Tags Arvia, Aurora, Dress Codes, Iona, P&O Cruises, Ventura

I Cruised on P&O’s Iona and Ventura – Here’s How They Compare

16/10/202405/02/2022

When cruise lines advertise their cruises, often it’s the newest and most exciting cruise ships you’ll see. The majority of cruise ships owned by the major cruise lines are over ten years old, with many over twenty years old.  P&O’s … Read more

Tags Iona, p&o, Ventura
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I Booked The Cheapest Cabin on a MEGA Cruise Ship

15/03/202416/11/2021

When cruise lines advertise their cruises, you’ll always see beautiful people enjoying their balcony cabins. Over 1/3rd of people cruising on modern ships though aren’t enjoying the balcony life – a huge percentage of cruise ship cabins don’t even have … Read more

Tags inside cabin, Iona, p&o

P&O Iona Inside Cabin Photo Review – Space, Bathroom, Cleanliness and More

10/10/202409/11/2021

If you’re planning a cruise on P&O’s Iona you may be considering booking an inside cabin. I’ve recently disembarked a 7-night cruise onboard Iona, where I stayed in an inside cabin, and in this post, we will look at the … Read more

Tags cabin review, inside cabin, Iona, p&o

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