P&O Cruises Arvia, arriving in December 2022 will offer a range of brand-new shore experiences in the Caribbean which are not available on any other ship in the fleet.
New shore experiences include:
Big wheel electric scooters – St Lucia
- Guests will have the opportunity to explore St Lucia’s northern coastline in an open-air journey on iRide, an eco-friendly electric scooter.
- Sights include Rodney Bay Marina, Gros Islet and Pigeon Island National Landmark, Cas-en-Bas Viewpoint and the centuries-old pirate haven of Rodney Bay.
All-inclusive Bayahibe beach resort – Dominican Republic
- Guests can soak up the laid-back atmosphere of the 5-star Be Live Collection Canoa resort in the picturesque fishing village of Bayahibe.
- Full access to the facilities which include a swimming pool, volleyball nets and the white, powdery sand of the private ‘Blue Flag’ beach.
- A beach towel, sun bed and lunch are all included, and there is an open bar available for cocktails and drinks.
Create your own Batik – St Kitts
- Guests can create their own batik in the famous, ancestral home of Caribelle Batik using ancient, Indonesian dyeing methods to create their distinctive and unique designs.
- Guests can watch expert artists at work while hearing full narration of the ancient art form and its history before making their own unique souvenir.
Caribbean cuisine & rhum tasting – St Maarten
- Guests can sample Caribbean cooking at its best and taste speciality rhums at the award-winning Topper’s Rhum Distillery in St Maarten.
- In Emilio’s Kitchen, watch Chef prepare Caribbean-style cuisine, including breadfruit balls and fried local fish with Sauce Sousk, with all dishes fully explained.
- Dishes will then be served in a rustic 17th-century wine cellar, while guests enjoy a delicious T’punch cocktail.
- Enjoy a homemade rhum punch, before tasting over 20 samples of rhum on the distillery tour and twelve small-batch speciality rhums from the rhum tap.
Bajan craft beer & rum tasting – Barbados
- The spirit of Barbados can be found at the Foursquare Rum Distillery which is located on a former sugar plantation which dates back to 1720.
- While there, guests will learn about the unique combination of artisanal processes and state-of-the-art techniques used to create the rich styles of rum, before a tasting session.
- A short drive will then guide guests to DreadHop Brewing, a local beer brewery dedicated to creating distinctive hand-crafted ales.
Other activities include a variety of existing, popular shore experiences, including exploring food and drink-related destinations, kayaking or snorkelling, or relaxing on a lounger on the beach with stunning views.
Arvia will set sail for its maiden season of seven and 14-night fly/cruises from the UK to the Caribbean on January 6, 2023.
During the season, Arvia will explore eight of the region’s idyllic islands including Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda), Bridgetown (Barbados, including an overnight stay), Curaçao (Curaçao).
She will also stop at La Romana (Dominican Republic – a maiden port of call for P&O Cruises), Fort de France (Martinique), Basseterre (St Kitts), Castries (St Lucia) and St Maarten (Saint Maarten).
For more information, visit www.pocruises.com.
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