Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Arvia
World Dream
Gross Tonnage
Arvia
184,700 GT
World Dream
151,300 GT
Length
Arvia
345 m
World Dream
335 m
Beam
Arvia
42 m
World Dream
40 m
Passengers
Arvia
5,200
World Dream
3,400
Crew
Arvia
1,800
World Dream
2,000
Decks
Arvia
—
World Dream
—
Year Built
Arvia
2,022
World Dream
2,017
Space Ratio
Arvia
35.5 GT/pax
World Dream
44.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Arvia
2.89 :1
World Dream
1.70 :1
| Specification | Arvia | World Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises | Dream Cruises |
| Class | Excellence Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 184,700 GTWinner | 151,300 GT |
| Length | 345 mWinner | 335 m |
| Beam | 42 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,200Winner | 3,400 |
| Crew | 1,800 | 2,000Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.5 GT/pax | 44.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.89:1 | 1.70:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9855669 | 9731049 |
Arvia is the significantly larger vessel at 184,700 GT — 22% more than World Dream's 151,300 GT. World Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 35.5. Built in 2022, Arvia is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Arvia |
| Capacity | Arvia |
| Modernity | Arvia |
| Service | World Dream |
| Spaciousness | World Dream |
Bottom line: Arvia wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Arvia
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
World Dream
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
3,400 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,400-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.6 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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