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19th Feb 2029 | 83 nights | P&O Cruises | Arcadia
Step aboard Arcadia, P&O Cruises’ mid-sized, adults-only ship, and you’ll find a timeless style that feels particularly well suited to longer voyages. From the art deco-inspired atrium and glass-fronted lifts to elegant bars and the opulent Oasis Spa, the ship combines classic touches with comfortable modern spaces.
With 11 guest decks, two swimming pools and 15 bars and restaurants, you’ll have plenty of space to settle into your own routine on board. There’s a relaxed atmosphere throughout, whether you’re enjoying a quiet drink, taking in the sea views or simply making the most of the ship between destinations.
You can fill your days aboard Arcadia with as much or as little activity as you like. Take a swim, join a dance class, try a new sport or settle down for a film in the intimate Screening Room. You can also head to the Monte Carlo Casino for some evening entertainment or enjoy art auctions and late-night cabaret at The Globe.
When evening arrives, Arcadia comes alive with a choice of shows and entertainment. Watch productions in the three-tiered Palladium, enjoy live entertainment at The Globe or catch a performance of Magic Moments, celebrating the life and music of Burt Bacharach. You can also try your luck with interactive gameshows or settle into The Rising Sun for a more relaxed evening.
Dining aboard Arcadia gives you a good mix of included and speciality options, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, all-day dining, afternoon tea and room service available. At Meridian Restaurant, you can choose between Club Dining and Freedom Dining, while the Belvedere Buffet offers a more casual option. For something by the pool, Neptune Grill serves freshly made stone-baked pizzas.
For a more indulgent meal, you can book Ocean Grill, where Marco Pierre White's restaurant brings an elevated dining experience on board. You can also enjoy Indian-British fusion cuisine at Sindhu, giving you the opportunity to make your evening meal as relaxed or special as you like.
Your accommodation aboard Arcadia ranges from Inside and Sea View cabins to Deluxe Balcony cabins, Mini Suites and Suites. You can choose the level of space and outdoor access that suits you, with a Balcony cabin giving you your own private space to enjoy the views as you sail.
If you want to make your stay more indulgent, you can upgrade to a Mini Suite or Suite for additional space and a more luxurious environment. With the ship's adults-only atmosphere and range of accommodation, you can create a comfortable retreat to return to after enjoying everything Arcadia has to offer.
Brits keen to sail with their fellow country people, who want a home-from-home atmosphere
Non-English speakers; late-night partyers or those who want lots of outdoor entertainment options
The line is aimed squarely at Brits, and that's pretty well the only nationality you'll find abroad at any time of year, wherever the ship is based. The demographic varies drastically depending on the type of ship and time of year. The adults-only ships tend to attract couples of 55-years plus; the family-friendly ones will attract families during the holiday periods, and then revert to 55+ couples outside of school holidays. Age will skew lower on the mini-break cruises to Europe and the Channel Islands. P&O Cruises is also aimed squarely at Middle England -- it's not upmarket and not "bucket and spade". The line is about as typically British as you can get.
P&O cruisers veer on the side of smart during the evening (not Cunard smart, but certainly not casual or scruffy), with casual during the day -- shorts, T-shirts, baseball caps and flip flops are perfectly acceptable day wear. On Gala nights passengers tend to make an effort and you'll see a range of clothing from ball gowns and black tie to and dark suits and long dresses and heels.
No, though tips are included in the price of the cruise and you won't find the rampant up charging you get on US lines. You'll pay extra for speciality restaurants, adults-only relaxation areas, the spa (treatments and thermal suite access), alcoholic and soft drinks.
P&O Cruises does not go in for adrenaline-filled activities like the US ships, so you won't even find a climbing wall even on the largest ships, let alone simulated skydiving, dodgems or simulated surfing. Daytime activities across the fleet consist of Daily activities range from the old-time favourites such as deck quoits, shuffleboard and table tennis to line dancing and party dance classes plus plenty of quizzes throughout the day including a pub challenge.
