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USAP&O Cruises entertainment has become hugely popular over the years as the British brand seeks to meet cruisers’ wants and needs, from all-out shows to sport on deck. Here are just seven gems to uncover on newest ship Arvia.
P&O Cruises entertainment has become hugely popular over the years as the British brand seeks to meet cruisers’ wants and needs, from all-out shows to sport on deck. Here are just seven gems to uncover on newest ship Arvia.
Do you and your cruise companions struggle to agree on music taste? Not always keen on the DJ’s playlist? Enter P&O Cruises entertainment’s savvy solution – a silent disco.
Pick a playlist, help yourself to headphones and delight in dancing to the beat of your choosing in Arvia’s atrium. Such an event could cost as much as £50 back in the UK but here on Arvia it’s all included!
Now let’s see if you and your loved ones can time your dance moves to Beyoncé and Fleetwood Mac simultaneously.
Arvia’s Grand Atrium offers guests dining and entertainment against a backdrop of gorgeous widescreen ocean views. The dramatic triple-height space is the epitome of elegance – check out the striking installation of metal champagne-coloured ribbons framing the great staircase (go on, take a photo for Instagram). According to P&O Cruises, this celebration of curves captures the movement, freedom and spectacle of the ocean.
The buzzy ambience in the atrium will be enhanced by exciting entertainment – think cocktail demos and daring artists performing aerial vignettes under the dramatic chandelier!
Just remember not to give the feats a go yourself after one too many Tequila Sunrises…
Ready for some thrills of your own but without any of the danger? Arvia is home to the first-ever escape room at sea, serving up exhilaration and adventure without any need to leave the ship.
A unique immersive experience offering two one-hour escapades to choose from, P&O Cruises entertainment venture Mission Control blends an escape game with multimedia simulation and an intense live-action story to create a gripping underwater odyssey.
No longer just a regular holidaymaker, you’ll become an intrepid adventurer of the deep as you form a team of marine explorers and underwater detectives and board the fictional submarine Arvia II.
Amidst incredibly realistic 3D surroundings and with live actors egging you on, you’ll work to overcome danger and solve puzzles and problems as you try to crack the code and save the day.
Those new to cruise are often surprised by ball sports taking place on a cruise ship deck but indeed they do – and Arvia’s mini golf course means business.
Up on deck 19’s Altitude – the destination for fun and outdoorsy adventures for all the family – you’ll find tropical island-themed mini golf complete with hippos, water hazards and tiki huts.
You don’t need Caribbean sunshine to play though – the nine-hole course is illuminated in the evenings so there’s even more time to perfect your putts.
We like to embrace P&O Cruises’ entertainment theme by sipping on a Pina Colada while golfing, you know, to help our swing.
Arvia’s SkyDome has something for every passenger until nightfall all under a stunning retractable glass roof.
In fact P&O Cruises has partnered with international entertainment company Creativiva to create bespoke, original shows designed specifically for SkyDome.
Expect acrobatics, aerial acts, physical theatre, dance, and music plus all manner of flamboyant costumes, impressive sets and more.
Travelling in itself is pretty magical but thanks to P&O Cruises’ magicians, globetrotters can enjoy magic acts well into the night too.
At Amber Lounge, you’ll be treated to a full programme of live events and entertainment including magicians who will have you ooh-ing and aah-ing as they unveil their incredible tricks. (OK, we support you giving these a go yourself, although perhaps save pulling a rabbit out of a hat until you get home).
Guests can also enjoy local buskers, pop-up talks about the destinations visited and pianists in the lounge.
Cruising is, in our opinion, the best way to travel but there’s no denying the thrill of flight, and with P&O Cruises Arvia entertainment in Headliners Theatre you can jet-set across the world without ever standing up (and comfortable seating ensures you always get the best seat in the house).
At the Sky’s The Limit show guest will be whisked away on a whistle-stop tour around the world. Using the latest visual technology, you’ll drop into New York and swing by Beijing. Strap in for a virtual trip like no other – the world’s greatest cities await.
Other shows in the theatre include The Official Take That Musical, Greatest Days, an interactive game show and a contemporary musical experience. Yes, you can sing your heart out in the shower afterwards.
