Cruise Line Unveils Dining Venues on Upcoming Caribbean Ship

P&O Cruises’ newest ship, Arvia, will feature over 30 places to eat and drink, with menus by Local Food Heroes, Shivi Ramoutar, José Pizarro, and more. The vessel will be home to brand-new venues for P&O, including Green & Co feat. Mizuhana and 6th Street Diner.

The vessel will collaborate with contemporary Caribbean cooking chef Shivi Ramoutar to bring local food experiences on Arvia‘s Caribbean voyages, and acclaimed Spanish chef José Pizarro to offer local fare on Mediterranean cruises.

The Beach House

At The Beach House, Shivi will celebrate her passion for Caribbean cuisine with a range of dishes including her Jerk Chicken Supreme with rice and peas, coleslaw, shallow-fried plantain, and a Jamaican cornmeal specialty known as “festivals.”

The Glass House and Cellar Door

At The Glass House and Cellar Door, guests will be able to try tapas created by José Pizarro, paired with wines selected by Food Hero Olly Smith. Dishes will include José Pizarro Tapas with grilled whole tiger prawns, mango, chili, and garlic salsa; lamb cutlets, crushed potatoes, olives dried cherry tomatoes and romesco sauce; and tuna tartare with avocado, tomato, and chili dressing.

Green & Co feat. Mizuhana

Green & Co will be a new restaurant exclusive to Arvia and will offer fish and plant-based dishes. Guests will be able to dine at the sushi bar and watch expert chefs at work, or sit at tables to enjoy the sea views. Dishes will include

• Chakalaka Wellington with a South African inspired spiced, smokey tomato sauce, red cabbage gel, corn relish, warm green bean salad, crispy corn kernels and a side of spiced sweet potato pakoras, coconut labneh, pea and mint dip
• Moriawase Platters Nigiri with yellow fin tuna, Highland salmon, yellow tail, sea bass, maki and tuna uramaki
• Chocolate Earth Plate with dark chocolate and beetroot pebbles, chocolate mushrooms, tarragon jelly, chocolate soil and non-dairy vanilla gelato

Roast at The Quays

Roast at The Quays is another new venue, serving traditional lunches with a modern twist such as a jumbo Yorkshire pudding filled with Sunday roast favorites.

Epicurean

Classic British ingredients are given a modern twist at Epicurean, served with fine wines in elegant surroundings with beautiful ocean views.

6th Street Diner

6th Street Diner is another new venue for Arvia — an all-American diner serving breakfast, brunch, dinner, and sweet treats, accompanied with great music and ice-cold cocktails. Dishes will include Pennsylvania Dutch Waffles with fried chicken and spicy maple syrup; New York Strip Steak with grilled asparagus, crispy shallows, garlic butter, and fries; and Red Velvet Whoopie Pie with cream cheese frosting.

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Contemporary Flavors

The Olive Grove — Mediterranean restaurant with a menu featuring the region’s iconic dishes, from Greek mezze to Moroccan lamb tagine. On Celebration Nights, the restaurant will offer an exclusive menu from José Pizarro.

The Keel and Cow — Gastropub serving dry-aged steaks, British classics, and its signature burger The Prime Minister.

Sindhu — Guests can dine amidst stylish surroundings while chefs take them on a journey that celebrates the best of contemporary Indian cuisines.

Fresh and Informal

Vistas Café Bar — Café serving pâtisserie and sweet treats with Costa coffee, teapigs tea, and ocean views.

Ripples — Gelateria, in partnership with Snowflake Luxury Gelato, serving gelato cones, cakes, and sundaes, including a rum & raisin gelato and a special Caribbean-inspired sundae.

Taste 360 — Serving burgers, hot dogs, oven-baked pizza, authentic street food, and special dishes from Local Food Heroes, Shivi Ramoutar, and José Pizarro.

Served with Entertainment

The Limelight Club — A ticketed event exclusively for adults, guests can settle back for entertainment by some of Britain’s best-loved performers while eating a three-course dinner.

The 710 Club — A live-music bar that’s been crafted to Music Director Gary Barlow’s creative vision, guests will be able to immerse themselves in a variety of musical genres while enjoying cocktails and negronis hand-picked by Gary.

Bars and Lounges

Amber Lounge — Situated in the Grand Atrium, guests will be able to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails while watching artists perform aerial vignettes above. New cocktails for Arvia include a Barberousse (with a mixture of 3 different rums, apricot and pomegranate juice) and a Tortuga Cobbler (with Aperol, grapefruit, raspberry juice and rum from The Tidal Rum).

Anderson’s Bar — Boasting a boutique distillery and a menu of craft rums and gins, this intimate bar is a cozy spot for drinks by day and night. During winter, the onboard still will create unique rum, and in summer will make a bespoke Marabelle Gin.

Infinity — The new swim-up bar on Arvia will be the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail or two.

More Information

Arvia is scheduled to debut this December in Southampton, England. In January, the ship will head to the Caribbean to begin a schedule of seven and 14-night cruises from Antigua and Barbados.

In March 2023, the ship will head back across the Atlantic to spend the spring and summer in the Mediterranean.

Arvia is part of Carnival Corporation’s Excel class of ships, which also includes Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration as well as P&O sister ship Iona.

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