Arvia deck 17 plan (Cabins-Sundeck-Kids-Teens)
Deck layout and review
Review of Arvia deck 17 (Cabins-Sundeck-Kids-Teens)
"The Crow's Nest" is an observation lounge with floor-ceiling windows and comfortable seating, In the evenings it transforms into a cocktail bar lounge with live grand piano performances.
"The Epicurean" restaurant (adjacent to Crow's Nest) is a specialty / fine dining venue with Select Dining, impeccable service, top-quality dining amenities, gourmet food and a premium wine list. Dishes are prepared with freshest and finest local produce. A private dining area and "Chef's Table" (capacity 8 guests) provide options for private parties and special celebrations.
"The Ivory Suite" (forward-portside) is the cruise liner's chapel - a venue dedicated for weddings and vow renewals at sea.
Sky Bar
The ship's Kids Clubs include "The Reef" (P&O UK's complimentary onboard program for children) served by a qualified staff of Reef rangers and offering age-specific activity entertainment. The program is divided into Nursery (toddlers 6-months to 2-years-old), Splashers (ages 2-4 years), Surfers (ages 5-8 years) and Scubas (ages 9-12). A secure outdoor playground area and splash pool park are available for all age groups. Parents benefit from the company's complimentary "Night Nursery" (for kids ages 6 months to 4 years, opening hours between 6 pm through 2 am each night). P&O partnered with Aardman Animations Ltd (Bristol-based animation studio) to offer children's activities themed on Aardman's popular plasticine characters Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, including craft workshop, dance class, All-Hands-On-Deck (as a signal, OHOD is used on ships for calling everyone to come help in a particular emergency).
Sun Deck is an open-air space fitted with deckchairs, sun loungers, 4x Jacuzzis (whirlpool hot tubs), deck games (Shuffleboard, Giant Chess Board). The teens-only sundeck and pool area (P&O UK fleet's first) is complete with a plunge pool and cordoned off from the regular sun deck area. Parents must remain onboard if their teens are aboard the ship.
Forward are located cruise cabins from 17201 to 17320, of which Smaller Balcony (category CZ) and the rest are Standard Balcony (categories GC, GF).