P&O Cruises
Arvia
- Cruises
- 108
- From
- $663
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Arvia is a mega P&O Cruises ship carrying 5,206 passengers. Iona is a mega P&O Cruises ship carrying 5,206 passengers. Arvia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Iona has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Iona if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $482 (vs $663).
Arvia does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Arvia | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Gross tonnage | 185,581 | 184,000 |
| Passengers | 5,206 | 5,206 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.6 (better) | 35.3 |
| Length | 1,129 ft | 1,130 ft |
| Beam | 138 ft | 177 ft |
| Cruises on sale | 108 | 60 |
| Upcoming sailings | 187 | 153 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 27 nights | 5 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $663 | $482 (better) |
P&O Cruises
Arvia
Sailing now
108 cruises on sale, from $663.
P&O Cruises
Iona
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $482.
Questions
Arvia or Iona?
Which is bigger, Arvia or Iona?
Arvia is bigger at 185,581 gross tons, against 184,000 gross tons for Iona. Arvia carries 5,206 passengers and Iona carries 5,206.
Which has more space per passenger?
Arvia, with 35.6 gross tons per passenger against 35.3 on Iona. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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