We have just come back after a week on Iona. We were in 8139 and the only time it annoyed me was when the deck was wet. We called them the squeaky shoe brigade. They would be out walking early in the morning. Then in the evening you would have the dads walking around the deck with crying kids. The mothers were happy in their cabins and the dads were sent out to get the things to sleep. Apart from that it was fine.

@TravelBlogJamie

10 күн бұрын

Oh that’s an interesting point! We didn’t have any of this water stuff 😂

Here’s vlog number 2 in the Arvia series. Are prom deck balcony cabins really the worst at sea? Let’s find out!

Hi Jamie. Thanks for your video! We've booked our first ever cruise on Arvia for May and are so excited.. but we're in a deck 8 conservatory mini suite. Was a bit nervous reading what people had said but am now back to total excitement!! Love your videos!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Oh I’d love a conservatory mini suite! Let me know how you get on!

Brilliant!! Look forward to it

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

🙏

Brilliant review as always, I love how balanced your opinions are. I’m also loving all the double entendres 😊 xx

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much Laura 🙏

Hi Jamie. You always cheer me up! Great review!

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

I try my best ❤️

Helpful & informative as always! Thankyou 🙏 Jamie

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

Morning Jamie, great video looking forward to the rest on Arvia

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Next vlog on Wednesday!

I think it’s a lovely cabin both inside and out. Enough privacy if you prefer that due its position. Not sure if I would like one right next to more hustle and bustle but that’s just my personal preference. I can imagine some passengers loving those cabins, nice cup of tea on a morning (made with their own cabin kettle💕)stood chit chatting to passers by.

@TravelBlogJamie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your helpful comments ❤️

Great Vlog as always and very helpful, looking forward to the full ship tour vlog.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee

Great vlog..booked a saver balcony cabin, got deck a deck8😮 was disappointed.. but I know thats the chance you take. But after the first impression we loved it…ok yes maybe over looked from above but no worse than sitting around the pool. Wouldn’t worry about a deck 8 balcony cabin again.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Exactly all of what you’ve said! 💯 agree!

Never bothered at being overlooked but do love a balcony cabin 😁. Looking forward to the rest in the series ♥️

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re both well!

@tonynewman1694

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie very well thank you , looks like you liked Arvia , hope you and Maffio had a relaxing 2 weeks ♥️

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@tonynewman1694 great time on Arvia thank you 🙏

We stayed in that cabin back in January on the 1st transatlantic cruise to the carribean, we loved it apart from when the outer glass smashed and covered the balcony lol ...

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Oooops

Wouldn’t bother me - looks fab and a great party space too! 🎉

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

That’s the spirit!!

We were in 10.125 on Arvia, a very similar cabin, but our balcony was overlooking the ocean with no walkway. No complaints whatsoever. Our cabin 8.104 last year on Iona was very similar but the bed and the sofa were switched round and we did have a walkway in front of our balcony. Again no complaints.

@TravelBlogJamie

5 ай бұрын

We were very happy with this!

Looking forward to the full Arvia video 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s coming tomorrow ❤️

@SherwoodRobyn

Жыл бұрын

Mandalorian and a cruise vlog?! An excellent Wednesday! 😅

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@SherwoodRobyn oh I love the mandalorian too

They was a great insight on the controversial cabins.

@TravelBlogJamie

Күн бұрын

👍👍

Great video Jamie 👍🏻 not sure i would want a deck 8 cabin thanks for the review 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

More for me to choose from 😂

@michelemottram5998

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie 🥰👍🏻

Booked our first cruise on Arvia for 2025 and was concerned about cabins on deck 8 but you have eased my mind and now looking forward to whatever they allocate us.

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

I’d absolutely have this one again!

Great vlog of the cabin tour it is good to know about cupboard and wardrobe space. Where did you get the plastic luggage labels they look really useful. We are looking forward to seeing more about the cruise! 😀👌

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

We got those from Amazon - just search luggage tags. They are a great buy!

Morning Jamie. New subscriber to your channel and I'm binge watching all your videos. We're going on a two week cruise with Marella in Oct. I wished I had hold off untill I saw your review on the Arvia.... Looks very classy. Loving the uploads and I can't wait to see more of your content.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Morning 👋 Welcome onboard! We love both Marella ships and Arvia - so so different but both great in their own way. Which Marella ship?

@Blah-blah-blah79

Жыл бұрын

It is the Marella Discovery. It's our first cruise. Any advice?

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@Blah-blah-blah79 ah I loved discovery! A nice ship for beginners to cruising. Make sure you try the other dining options on board, not just main dining room. The Italian is also included in your cruise fare. Did you see my vlogs on Discovery?

@Blah-blah-blah79

Жыл бұрын

Yes..... But I'm planning to watch them again. So glad I came across your vlogs

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@Blah-blah-blah79 hope you have a great time

Fabulous cabin. Sea view. People watching.. perfect

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

Agree 💯

Thanks very useful, I agree I'd be OK with your cabin however those further forward & near the hot tub with standard size balconies I'd avoid. Hope the rest of your cruise goes well🎉.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Yes I’d agree with you on this one!

Very informative and glad I watched as last night we were pricing up a cruise for next March and the money we “saved” by not buying a drinks package (thanks to your video) we found we could get a suite for the same price as a large balcony. I did notice that deck 9 was £300 more than deck 8 and didn’t know why until I watched this video. I think the frosted glass would put me off as I love a full view of the ocean, especially when sailing in and out of port. Thanks for explaining these cabins and what to be aware of. I still think these are great but best to know upfront and make the choice accordingly! If we ever see you on a cruise I’ll buy you and Matthew a drink to say thanks for all these invaluable tips. 👏👏

@TravelBlogJamie

25 күн бұрын

You are very very welcome indeed

Great vlog Jamie, I’d be fine with that cabin, but do like a good clear sea view. found loads of space in my balcony cabin on Iona recently. Thin cupboards I used for snacks and drinks.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Snacks all the way in those skinny cupboards!

@alisont308

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie I took a cabin case just for drinks and snacks on my last cruise😆

Very very informative!!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

We were one deck above on deck 9 and absolutely it. We also had a wider balcony than most and loved being able to both people watch and see the sea. I guess we were a bit overlooked too, but not a problem as I'm way over topless sunbathing 🤣🤣🤣 Like you also loved the proximity to all the facilities on decks 8,7 and 6. The only cabins that are a big no go for me are those at the very front of the ship which seemed to have a force 8 gale blowing on them whenever we walked by on the prom deck making the balcony unusable when at sea.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Oh the ones at the very front weren’t for us either, at least not on deck 8. Glad you also enjoyed your cabin. All a distant memory already 😱

Perfect for me!

@TravelBlogJamie

4 ай бұрын

Me too ❤️

Great video, I am booked on Arvia next September but will be in a Family Sea View Suite at front of Deck 8!

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

Oh lovely!!

I didn’t think I’d like that at first but it looks one of the better placed balconies

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

We loved the size and location ❤️

We sail on the Arvia this September. Due to a mistake by the Travel Agent (sending us the deck plan of the Iona in error) we agreed to a conservatory mini suite on deck 8, which we knew was on the promenade deck, but had no other issues. However, the same cabin number on the Arvia has an 'obstructed view' because it is directly opposite one of the infinity pools. We expect the space outside our balcony will be busy and noisy because of this.However, we will keep an open mind and the opinion of the honeymooner was good to hear. I will come back after our trip and let you all know how it was.

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

Yes please report back! Hope it goes well! Hope your TA gave you more money off as a teilt of their mistake too!!

@suzywong7067

9 ай бұрын

Promise to do that, Jamie. Yes, the agent gave us a discount although we would have preferred a different suite but they are fully booked. We are staying positive and looking forward to it.@@TravelBlogJamie

@suzywong7067

8 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie As promised, we have now returned from our holiday in one of Arvia's Deck 8 Mini Conservatory Suites - directly opposite an infinity whirlpool. What did we think? It's a bit unsettling to have people sat right against the balcony glass, even though the glass is frosted. Most people walking past are not tall enough to see 'over' the balcony but people using the step ladders to get in and out of the whirlpool can easily see over. Although the cabin (8311) is classed as having an obstructed view it is still quite open on either side and it is the lower half of the view that is obstructed. The top half is finished with glass. The noise of the whirlpool was not really a problem other than those using it do talk much louder to be heard over the sound of the jets (I'm sure they don't realise that everyone within earshot can hear their conversation!). All in all, it didn't spoil our holiday but, and this is a big BUT ... there were very few children on the cruise. A crew member told us that there can be upwards of 1,000 kids onboard during school holidays. I am certain that this would give a totally different experience and the area would be busy and noisy all day.

@TravelBlogJamie

8 ай бұрын

@@suzywong7067 when we sailed over Easter with over 1000 kids they tended to spend their time up on the higher decks with all the facilities: we found deck 8 was most popular with adults / couples

@suzywong7067

8 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie Ah well then, I shouldn't worry at all about being on Deck 8. My partner loves to chat and other cruisers love to say good morning from the deck and have a quick chat. Thanks for all your info. it really was a great help to us. :)

Thank for this Jamie, as always I enjoyed your video! I saw there were only two dispensers in the shower cubicle - shampoo and separate conditioner, or shower gel?? Many thanks

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Shampoo and shower gel. If you’d like more and / or conditioner, just need to ask Cabin steward

A great blog, very informative and answers the questions before they get raised! Those shallow cupboards are the same as on the Iona. We used them for shoes which stacked up nicely and left more room in the main wardrobe. I really don't know why people complain of no "draws" - on the shelves you can readily see what is where. Just as importantly - not having draws removes the noisey neighbours penchant for slamming them at early and late o'clock!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Storage of shows in the skinny cupboard is an excellent idea! I agree about drawers - they are literally shelves with doors so what’s the fuss?! 😂

Thinking about it personally it wouldn't worry me. I was aboard Iona this January and chatted to passengers in these cabins, including the most forward suits and they didn't seem that concerned. You made a very good point about close proximity to other passengers whilst on sunlougngers. Anyway the luggage. Which ltr size was that suitcase Jamie. As usual really informative vlog.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Oh I’d have to look it up - it’s the largest of the cases on the level8 website! Thank you for your kind words 🙏

Looks fab, we were on deck 9 on Iona and when peeking at deck 8 cabins we also thought these cabins didn’t look as bad as the scare stories - we’d certainly consider them in future 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I think being the narrow end of prom deck is a better location but no, no idea what the fuss is about 😂

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

And usually the cheapest too!

@cocktailswithlisa

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie even they guy opposite the hot tubs thought it was good so even that’s one to ponder 🙂 though knowing we enjoyed our deck 9 cabin in a similar location to you I’d happily go down a deck there 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@cocktailswithlisa he did indeed like it but that balcony half the size and more expensive because it’s mid ship

Jamie keep up the good videos , so informative and very easy watching, we are on Arvia in September , this is a new experience as it is such a big ship, but we will manage i am sure 😂😂

@TravelBlogJamie

10 ай бұрын

I’m sure you will manage! Have a great time!

Great review again and yep I would stay in a cabin on deck 8 no problem. Lol but then I am a bit nosey 😂

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

It was a great cabin ❤️

Your video most interesting as I'm not a cruiser. Scared of heights~any kind, so even on the lowest deck, still too high 4me. Viewing your video is as close as I'm ever gonna get~TY for sharing😉👍

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

Ha! At least you know your limits!

We've booked a deck 8 balcony cabin with whirlpool view (& audio!) on Iona 😂 Currently binging your videos. Very informative and humerous. Great stuff 👍

@TravelBlogJamie

10 ай бұрын

At least you’ll see when it’s empty 😂

@TheDespicableThree

10 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie good point 😂

@TravelBlogJamie

10 ай бұрын

@@TheDespicableThree 😂😂😂

Lived for years in SoCal beaches, much of it ON the Boardwalk down which everyone and anyone strolls, and totally loved it! It’s part of beach living, and we beach persons would love staying in that cabin. Understand, however, that many non-beach types want to be secluded and could not get used to living this way.

@TravelBlogJamie

5 ай бұрын

Love SoCal! One thing I’ve noticed is some who say they’d hate it because people can see you lounging are fine to sit on deck on a lounger surrounded by hundreds of people lol 😆

Looks really nice 👍👍Enjoy ❤️❤️

@TravelBlogJamie

7 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

Thought it would put me off but I really liked it. I’m quite nosey as well so sea view and people, winner winner x

@TravelBlogJamie

8 ай бұрын

Loooove this cabin ❤️

We used those small cupboards for boxes of wine and snacks👍

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Wine and snacks works!

As usual, another brilliant vlog, it gave me a better idea of what the prom deck cabins are like, will def consider them next time. Do you get free water in your room now, you used to get 1 free bottle??

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Not on Arvia as they have the water fountains

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

And thank you also for your kind words

Thanks Jamie for that beautiful video. What do the rooms cost from bottom to top❤️

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

That will depend on number of passengers in a cabin, itinerary and season - they can vary hugely so best to check on website

It looks great to me.

@TravelBlogJamie

10 ай бұрын

We loved it 🥰

Thanks, absolutely convinced me that I want no part of any cruse on any ship. If i wanted to live that way, I’d buy a condo on some beautiful beach. Not for me for certain.

@TravelBlogJamie

4 күн бұрын

👍

I’ve made it to 7:00 and I’m still with you. That’s because your interesting delivery has me waiting for the reason these cabins aren’t well received liked.

@TravelBlogJamie

3 ай бұрын

And also because you’re Rambo - respect 🫡

That was like listening to a clip from a Carry On film. Lots of innuendos from Kenneth Williams love child.

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

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Looks like P&O have finally got themselves decent beds. We cruised with P&O 😊twice a year most years from 2004to the pandemic when no one went anywhere. All those years the beds were dreadful . So uncomfortable but our cabin was huge this one looks dreadfully cramped. No more cruising for us, had them best years and the best ships but. Not. The best beds.

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

Oh I have to disagree - it really isn’t a cramped cabin but thanks for your feedback nonetheless

Made this but a bit short on mushrooms so I bulked it out with onion. It was truly delicious and will be a go to from now on. I am going to add a touch of garlic next time and see how that goes. Thanks for the recipe.

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

I think you’ve got the wrong Video

Hi Jamie , Thanks for showing us around prom deck cabin ,think it looks great ,don't see any issues with people passing , Wonder if the ship water causes feet to swell because its sea water ,salt content?? Hope you've enjoyed holiday 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t believe this and it’s filtered to the 1000th degree too. Thanks for coming on the tour with us ❤️

@JulieWallis1963

Жыл бұрын

No water on ships is salt water nowadays. Salt water causes too much corrosion.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@JulieWallis1963 MSc have salt water pools

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@JulieWallis1963 also salt water pools on Marella

We stayed in 8201 and it was fine. This is the smallest cabin but has a double balcony. Next time we will be in 8206 where we will have more cabin space and the double depth balcony. Oh and no loungers outside on the promenade deck😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Fabulous news ❤️

@sandraford3788

5 ай бұрын

We have a cruise in April and we have cabin 8206 lol

We go on Arvia in a few weeks time and have been 'upgraded' from one of the conservatory mini suites at the back of deck 9, to the middle of deck 8 🤣🤣 I don't mind too much about the location, but to be told this is an upgrade because it's further forward is a little bit disingenuous!! Still looking forwar to the cruise though and thanks for the VLOGS 😀😀

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

@JulieWallis1963

Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to accept an _upgraded_ cabin. A bit late for this trip but a worthwhile tip for your next trip or anyone else who’s reading this.

Very interesting and super reassuring regarding this type of balcony/cabin. I might have been tempted to go for a mid-ship cabin but your pointers are certainly worth remembering, thank you.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome 🙏

This would be such a fab size balcony for us, wondering if the balcony door can open up to share with a Grandma cabin next door! In our skinny cupboards we had chargers, selfie stick, sun cream, souvenirs and the such.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Yes the balcony divides do open up! It’s a great space! That’s also a good use of skinny cupboard space. You’re more strategic with unpacking than you give yourself credit for 😂

@allthethreestravel

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie 😂 I wouldn’t dare show you the state of the rest of the cabin cupboards but those shelves were neat!!!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@allthethreestravel anxiety riiiiising

I would have that cabin no problem. I was actually upgraded to one of those at the front on Iona to the Fjords and loved it as you could see both left and right when scenic cruising.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I think on Iona the barrier isn’t as high at the front so better views than deck 8 on Arvia.

Haven't cruised before but planning to. Doing lots of research. Lots of advantages to this cabin. I would definitely want a balcony but don't like heights so this would be perfect as not looking directly down to the ocean.....if you know what I mean 😉 Enjoying your vlogs xx

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean! Sensible imo!

Worst cabin if you want to keep yourself to yourself. I would love that cabin and saying hi to everyone that walked past, that's how you get to meet people .

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Tbh the amount of time I've spent in a cabin results crashing in bed about 12ish then up by 7am for exploring. First cabin was outside restricted view (P&O Aurora) and the second time I decided inside, no port holes (Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas) was fine. My decision was totally based because I did not spend much time in the cabin on my first cruise. I much preferred the P&O cruise due to the variety of evening entertainment which Royal Carribean fell very short,

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

Just booked Arvia and booked the exact same room ! Super duper excited.. can't wait 🥳

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy too!

Hi, thanks for this video. I'll be going on my first ocean cruise later on in the year on P& O Arvia God willing and I've booked an inner cabin. Could you kindly do a video on the inner cabins? Thank you

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

Hi, I did one just last week! Search travel blog Jamie Iona inside cabin ❤️

Hi Jamie My wife and I are going on our first cruise on Arvia to the Caribbean on the 5th of January for 14 nights. Have you any tips please. Our cabin is on deck 14.

@TravelBlogJamie

7 ай бұрын

First of all, did you watch my blog series of our 14 nights on bird Arvia? That has literally hundreds of tips!

Hi Jamie I’m booked in to 8130 on Arvia just wanted to ask if you could hear a lot of noise from Headliners when you were in 8144

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

I could hear any headliners noise from here

No problem. ❤

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

Same

I've booked cabin 8206 just a few away from this one .

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

Enjoy 😊

I use luggage cubes when no drawers available, in fact I use them in drawers.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Sensible

Looks good to me

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

👌👌👌

We'd definitely stay in one of these, but it wouldn't be our first choice on Arvia or Iona. Location looks great but we wouldn't be keen on the screens blocking the sea view.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I get that! For us the extra space, low price and location were no brainers

We've looked for these cabins on the P & O booking pages, on various cruises on Iona and Arvia but deck 8 is always greyed out. What are we doing wrong??!! Ps great vlog, thanks!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Did you type in specific cabin numbers you wanted? Sometimes this can work? It may be that they were taken out of service for particular cruises. Certainly available on ours but I did call P&O specifically to get one!

@nikkichivers339

Жыл бұрын

​@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks Jamie - we will give that a go!😊

I would love to stay there

@TravelBlogJamie

4 ай бұрын

It’s a great cabin

Interesting video. Your room was lovely and the balcony size was great however I definitely wouldn’t want one by the ramp. My biggest bugbear is why oh why are they still building ships with not enough plug and usb sockets? And no shaver socket in the bathroom? Why?!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t have a cabin up that rank either . I do think there are enough sockets in here though, bar the bathroom Issue

@flyer1658

Жыл бұрын

How many sockets do you want?! They are everywhere in that cabin and even extra USB sockets hidden too

Hola desde Cádiz 👋

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Estoy aquí también

Any cruise is my idea of holiday nightmare.

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

Oh wow and you’re watching cruise content lol 😆

@macmachine

9 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie Yeah. It came up - I suspect- because I like kayaks!? Go figure these weird algorithms.

@AuntSally1

8 ай бұрын

Horses for courses, we all enjoy different things but I have to say that I totally agree. For some reason this came up in my feed so I decided to watch to see if it would be as bad as I thought it would be. It was lol

We have booked one of the prom cabins on iona for April 25 😂. Not really concerned about privacy 😅

@TravelBlogJamie

6 ай бұрын

I think they are awesome!!

Jamie ~ you said your cabin can sleep 4 when the couch is open but could you ever imagine 4 people living in that cabin? Seems like 2 would be pushing it 😂

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

I mean it’s what families do

Identical to the cabin I had on Iona a year ago!

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

How was it for you?

@AmandaHargood-pw6yq

11 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie it was okay. The trip was hit by bad weather so we missed two days in the Fjords. Shame really and the internet for the cost was not worth it as it did not work when we were docked and for almost 36 hours it was down completely! Did not mind the fact that the balcony opened onto the promenade deck as we met lots of people!

Anyone who can afford a holiday on this ship, whatever the cabin is blessed.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

👍

I went on a cruise on Royal Caribbean many years ago. The room was tiny have no desire to ever go again. It was very expensive.

@TravelBlogJamie

6 ай бұрын

👍

Love the cabin. But it's a nah for me for the balcony. Great vlog, though 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I think what I'd say is that it definitely wouldn't be my first choice of cabin, but (other than the ones at the front which offer no sea view) having one of these wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. All swings and roundabouts, less privacy but can't get a much better location for restaurants and entertainment.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments 🙏

Pretty standard type of cabin with balcony on many cruise ships. Always go for a balcony cabin. An inside cabin can be claustrophobic but worse of all you get more ship noise as they usually back onto the central corridors and work areas used by staff.

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

I have to disagree in that this isn’t standard on most cruise ships as the balconies are often much smaller than this and not all standard balcony cabins have a long couch like this either. Also, I just stayed in an inside cabin sailing the Norwegian fjords that was very very quiet.

@foxman1546

11 ай бұрын

@Travel Blog Jamie Balcony always depends on the cabin location. Fittings might vary slightly, but that looks just like the 14 cabins on various ships I have used. When they build ships, the cabins are factory produced and dropped in place. As for the noise in many inside cabins, that again depends on deck location. If you happen to back onto the galley, you'll know what I mean. I'm not knocking your review, I'm just emphasising that inexperienced first time cruisers should carefully choose their cabin location. An example is finding your sea view obscured by a lifeboat.

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

@@foxman1546 I appreciate what your saying but this cabin is not like cabins I’ve had on over 50 cruises - the longer couch, the much larger balcony - there are not many cruise ships in this model out there. You can have a noisy cabin that is a suite - I had this once - not just an inside cabin. It’s ok that we disagree though!

@foxman1546

11 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie Fair enough.

Have u ever been on Iona Southampton P&o Cruises

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Yes, twice - lots of vlogs about it too

Thanks Jamie (and Jesus) for this very informative tour of a controversial cabin. I wouldn't have chosen a deck 8 cabin until seeing this, and now I think I have changed my mind. I think your cabin is obviously one of the better ones, but in all they are not so bad, and the price difference would probably swing it. Thanks again for a great video.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If the prices difference is significant I think these are no-brainers!

Thanks for the brilliant cabin tour video Jamie - informative, entertaining, and thorough as ever 😀 We really love the style of these cabins - they are great on Iona, and it's really good to see that P&O have carried it over to Arvia 😊 That bento box looks phenomenal as well 😋 There are definitely big benefits to being so close to everything on decks 6-8 It's good to see that the deck 9 laundrette was empty - we did wonder whether it would be busier as it was serving all the lower decks as well. That balcony is HUUUGE! It's not much smaller than the balcony on our forward facing deluxe on Iona! We would definitely be up for giving one of these a try, although we'd want to pick our cabin to get one with the bigger balcony size and more elevation from the promenade 😊

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Yes pick carefully - some are better than others on prom deck! The bento box is marvellous - a must ❤️ Thank you for your kind comments

@MarinaAndJoeGo

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie our pleasure - thankyou for the great content 😍 we are really looking forward to the rest of your arvia series!

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

@@MarinaAndJoeGo thank you 🙏

By far the most important question is... Can you get freshly made coffee delivered in the morning to your cabin with the light breakfast?

@TravelBlogJamie

2 ай бұрын

Nope

If you want to see nice view then you have to go for higher floor, smaller balcony but you can see wider views including from your bed, this type of balcony frosted glass plus side penals are blocking view i think out dated design, NCL and royal Caribbean they have walk way, jogging track, swimming pool, jacuzzi, basketball court and other activities on top floors.

@TravelBlogJamie

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. We were very happy with this cabin and would have it again in a heart beat. The extra space outside and location were more important to us. The frosted glass necessary because of location on prom deck of course. Also the cheapest balcony cabin grade. Worked very well for us.

I agree I have been on 6 different types but the balcony the top floor is the worst the chairs flying around the the windows bow chut in the wind😮

@TravelBlogJamie

4 ай бұрын

Oh I am not sure you watched the vlog - we loved this cabin

@sha-mu1vu

4 ай бұрын

@@TravelBlogJamie I lived in the cabin on the 11 floor for two weeks I lived it

@TravelBlogJamie

4 ай бұрын

@@sha-mu1vu ok but this cabin is deck 8

Hello Jamie, I enjoy your You Tube commentaries. I was on Arvia for 15 nights (the crossing) in January . I enjoyed the ship and food but not the lack of activities which I take part in. It was the only P & O ship without a library, ballroom dancing, bridge games, arts & crafts classes etc. Can you tell me if this is permanent; are they on the ship now? Also found it difficult to find a sun lounger in the afternoons, I dont go out until after lunch. I could only find one amongst the smokers one day, and another day was reduced to lying on my towel on the deck. Not enough deck space. Re the balcony cabins onto the promenade, Fred Olsen retro fitted some like this onto their ships Black Watch and Boudicca many years ago , and they were popular on those ships! Thanks for your intelligent reports. I am on Q M 2 14 nights June 9th

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments 🙏 We never had a problem finding a lounger at any time of day, actually, and a lot more passengers on our cruise than yours. There is a library but it’s small - I think since this is geared as a family ship it isn’t going to feature the traditional P&O activities. There was bridge on our cruise, however, and an art class. There were many dance classes too inc flamenco, line dancing and salsa.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the beautiful QM2!

@anni50ful

Жыл бұрын

Just ask the stewards for a lounger x

I believe the thin shelves are for your shoes!

@TravelBlogJamie

8 ай бұрын

I’ve heard this but I don’t think that’d work, practically or logistically

Hell no! Don’t want anyone walking in front of my balcony, and I want direct view of ocean with 0 obstruction

@TravelBlogJamie

8 күн бұрын

Choices

I’d stay in this no probs

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I’ve been on 3 cruises. I think its very small cabin, neat and tidy but for 3 people very small. I certainly would feel suffocated. Ive never been in so small a cabin. Fine if your tiny people or very young, you would be moving around each other to get to bathroom, especially at night with other bed down.

@TravelBlogJamie

7 ай бұрын

Oh blimey I’ve had much smaller cabins than this of the 60 or so cruises we’ve done - it’s only ever the 2 of us

Wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, for the right price, only really use the balcony to sit and have a drink, rather than sun bathing

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

The price was great on this one!

Hi Jamie it would be a great idea if they stools to sit on in the shower for disabled people. Nice cabin though 👌

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I believe you can actually ask for these

Nice video! Beautiful ship!

@TravelBlogJamie

9 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

I would not mind that cabin at all, however would not choose one with the loungers outside or on the ramp. Just too exposed for me.

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I got my rats and they are called Mars and Pluto

What is the purpose of the credit card slot beside the door?

@TravelBlogJamie

4 ай бұрын

It operates the electric / lighting etc

Love a balcony if I’m staying at a hotel aboard don’t get the hype for anything other than a shower and a bed to sleep for a cruise who would wanna stay inside on a boat haha

@TravelBlogJamie

Жыл бұрын

I am with you on this. Some of those people would never dream of staying in a hotel without windows!! Me, I sometimes stay in an inside to squeeze in another cruise but I’d always rather have natural light