P&O Cruises’ Arvia and Iona get in on Barbiemania this summer

P&O has launched dedicated family zones across its five family-friendly ships for the duration of the summer holiday season with toys and activities available on board Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Azura and Ventura.

In partnership with Harding+, Arvia and Iona’s retail spaces will introduce a range of new children’s brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels Cars and Keycraft Pocket Money Toys. These names will join existing family favourites, including Lego, Jellycat and TY Plush Toys.

Life-size Barbie box

An Instagrammable life-size Barbie box will appear on board Arvia and Iona, which coincides with the recent launch of the Barbie movie in theatres globally. 

A variety of fancy-dress costumes from Rubies Masquerade UK will allow families to dress up as their favorite characters.  

Family zones 

Family zones on all five ships will offer families the opportunity to try their hand at artistic pursuits with colouring competitions for children or adults alike. 

P&O’s newest ship Arvia has a children’s splash pad, a tropical-island-themed mini-golf course, a high-ropes experience, and ‘Mission Control’ - an immersive escape room experience set on a fictional submarine. 

Aardman partnership

P&O Cruises partners with Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, to bring a range of character-based activities for all generations to its family-friendly ships. This includes the Wallace & Gromit show ‘All Hands on Deck!’ on Arvia, modelling and craft workshops, as well as Aardman film screenings.