November 3rd, 2022 - Next Saturday, November 5th, MEYER WERFT will transfer the latest newbuild on the Ems to Eemshaven in the Netherlands. The technical and nautical tests follow the Ems passage. Then MS Arvia sets course for Bremerhaven, where the handover to P&O Cruises (GB) takes place.
Shipyard hall MEYER WERFT
The Arvia is a sister ship to the Iona, which entered service in 2020. The LNG-powered cruise ship has 2.614 cabins on 16 passenger decks. The maximum capacity is 5.200 passengers. 1.800 crew members take care of the well-being of the guests. It can be assumed that the P&O Iona is measured with more than 184.000 GT. At 344 meters, the length of the new building will correspond to that of the sister ship.
P&O Arvia photo©MEYER WERFT
As with the Iona, an eye-catcher of the Arvia is the three-storey, light-flooded atrium. Through its lateral glazing, it grants panoramic views of the sea. Another highlight of the ship is the SkyDome. During the day, the roof level with the glass dome roof serves as a pool area; in the evenings it turns into an entertainment area. The ship features four pools and 18 hot tubs. The Arvia has four main and several specialty restaurants. Young passengers between the ages of 2 and 17 use the children's and teens' club "The Reef".
The Arvia manages the journey on the Ems stern first. Two tugs secure the ship during the journey. The team of the Emden Brotherhood of Pilots is responsible for the transfer to Eemshaven. The following schedule applies to the Emspassage, which can be postponed at short notice depending on the weather and tide conditions:
Saturday, 5th November 2022
approx. 06:30am Ship in waiting position (Papenburg)
approx. 07pm passing the dock lock (Papenburg)
approx. 11:45am passing the Friesenbrücke (Weener)
approx. 15:00pm passing the Jann-Berghaus-Bridge (Leer)
approx. 18:30am arrival on the Ems Barrage (Gandersum)
approx. 22:30am passing the Ems Barrage
Sunday, 6 of November 2022
approx. 00:45am passing Emden