I’m not sure I can recommend arvia during the school holidays. They seem woefully unprepared for the amount of kids onboard. It’s the ship that likes to say “no”. Kids club fully booked (and a half hour queue to drop kids off at a two hour session - except you need to pick up 15 mins early so it’s really 1:15), no seats left at trivia, not enough paints at face painting, escape room fully booked, no room at restaurants if you didn’t book before you got on etc.
Quality seems lower across the board. Epicurean breakfast has zero presentation in the food any more although the service remains good.
A single drink at sixth street last night took them 25 minutes and that was at half five with many tables empty. God help them when they’re busy.
On the plus side staff are good, decor is nice, the suite is very spacious and has been quiet despite being below the bridge.