Arvia vs Iona

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Newer Ship

Arvia

Built in 2022

2 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

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Arvia vs Iona: Quick Comparison

Arvia is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 2 years newer than Iona, which entered service in 2020. Arvia is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 185,581 GT. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Arvia and Iona
SpecArviaIona
Year Built2022Newer2020
Gross Tonnage185,581 GT184,000 GT
Passenger Capacity5,206
Space per Passenger35.3 GT
Length344.5 m344.5 m
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Cabins

Key Differences: Arvia vs Iona

Age

Arvia was built in 2022, making it 2 years newer than Iona, which was built in 2020.

Size

At 185,581 GT, Arvia is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Iona at 184,000 GT.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

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Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Arvia if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.

Choose Iona if…

  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Arvia.

Arvia vs Iona: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Arvia

Built in 2022

2 years newer

Bigger

Arvia

185,581 GT

1% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Arvia is 2 years newer.
  • Arvia is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Arvia or Iona?

Arvia is newer. It was built in 2022, while Iona was built in 2020, making Arvia 2 years newer.

Which is bigger, Arvia or Iona?

Arvia is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 185,581 GT compared with Iona at 184,000 GT.

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