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Fri 21 Mar fly to Barbados.
Barbados - Fri 21 Mar embark Arcadia, sail 8.00pm.
Welcome on board Arcadia
Striking in design, and completed in April 2005, child-free Arcadia is the newest addition to the fleet. Constructed in Fincantieri shipyard, just outside Venice, she was built in a period of just twenty months.
Offering a contemporary cruise experience, her modern flair and signature features set her apart. Choice is her watchword and everywhere you go you will find evidence of her unique style and innovation.
You can experience all three styles of dining on board this superliner during one holiday, Arcadia makes the very most of P&O Cruises Dining Choice. Stylish to the core, her rooms are adorned with an amazing art collection created by contemporary British artists. Fabulous hues and sumptuous fabrics combine to great effect and her tranquil, modern and spacious bars and lounges are havens for socialising and relaxing. Sociable, spontaneous and flexible, Arcadia enables you to make the most of every moment away.
Arcadia’s contemporary and innovative character is evident from the moment you step on board. Her exterior glass-fronted lifts afford you panoramic views as you glide from deck to deck. Her Arcadian Rhodes restaurant, created by esteemed British chef Gary Rhodes, offers you a matchless dining experience. An expansive spa tempts with myriad treatments from oxyjet therapy to massage and features a hydrotherapy pool and thermal suite. Her Palladium theatre spans an impressive three decks. And her Neptune Pool invites you for a dip regardless of the weather, safely tucked beneath a sliding skydome.
By day Arcadia’s New Horizon programme offers a great way to enrich your time on board. Learn more about the ancient art of Tai Chi. Master the techniques of Indian Head Massage. Pick up some interior or garden design tips. Delve into psychology. Get to grips with I.T. or learn how to manipulate those holiday snaps. After all, on Arcadia the possibilities are endless.
Contemporary cruisingArcadia’s contemporary and innovative experience is not just confined to her stylish rooms and décor. You’ll find that everything from the cuisine to the spa facilities, daytime activities and evening entertainment possess a modern flair. Arcadia’s accommodation comes complete with flat screen televisions. Her rooms are adorned with modern art works by leading British artists. And guest speakers invite you to learn about anything from garden design to wine tasting, colour therapy and Reiki. In fact, choices abound on board. So you can be enjoying a wonderfully leisurely time in Arcadia’s luxurious spa one moment, and be tearing around the sports court the next. Or savouring a relaxed poolside snack in the afternoon and being wowed by spectacular cuisine by evening. Watching a grand scale production and aerial acrobatics in the three-tier theatre or being entertained by a lone comedian, centre stage. Varied, exciting and eclectic, life on board child-free Arcadia is certain to provide you with some unforgettable experiences. |
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| Country of registry | Bermuda |
| Entered service | April 2005 |
| Named by | Dame Kelly Holmes |
| Gross tonnage | 83,000 tons |
| Length overall | 285 metres (935 feet) |
| Breadth | 32.2 metres (106 feet) |
| Draught | 8 metres (26 feet) |
| Service speed | 22 knots |
| Crew | 880 |
| Regular passenger capacity | 1,952 |
| Maximum operating capacity | 2,388 |
| Passenger decks | 11 |
| Passenger cabins | 976 |
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Light the lights!Holiday on Arcadia and your evenings will sparkle with endless possibilities. The three-tier Palladium Theatre stages spectacular West-End style shows. Singers and comedians perform for you in The Globe. Live bands and karaoke create a great atmosphere in The Rising Sun. You can dance into the small hours in Electra, Arcadia’s vibrant nightclub. Add to this quiz nights, talent nights, party nights on deck and much more and you’ll find that Arcadia resounds to the sounds of laughter, music and applause. |
Delicious daysAs you would expect of such an impressive superliner, Arcadia offers an array of different dining options. By day, there are numerous choices of venue and dishes to whet your appetite. You might start the day with a continental breakfast on your own private balcony. Opt for some fresh fruit, cereal and a pastry in The Belvedere food court. Or tuck into a cooked ‘P&O Cruises breakfast’ in The Meridian Restaurant. |
Similarly lunch could be long and leisurely, or just involve a quick bite, poolside. A varied selection of foods and dishes invite you to take your pick in The Belvedere around the clock. The Neptune Grill offers a range of light snacks such as burgers, hotdogs, jacket potatoes and salads. And Caffè Vivo has pastries and muffins to complement your speciality coffee. And if you’re looking for something that little bit more formal, the Meridian Restaurant is the place to go for waiter service and a three-course luncheon menu. Add to this, events such as the chocaholics’ buffet, occasional deck barbeques, and Neptune’s buffet and you’ll be spoilt for choice. |
Food for body, mind and soulWith her expansive spa and gymnasium, Arcadia is a haven for well being. All that fresh sea air, combined with the opportunity to relax and unwind is a great tonic for the stresses of everyday life. Step on board and you can let those tensions melt away with a relaxing treatment in the luxurious Oasis Spa. Arcadia’s expansive spa has everything from a couples treatment room to a thermal suite and hydrotherapy pool, making it a heavenly place to spend a few hours. You can also tone up in the ocean-view gymnasium, or even learn how to use her kinesis room, Diversions. Healthy options on the menu help you indulge guilt-free. And daytime activities from Tai Chi to yoga, Reiki and aromatherapy encourage a holistic approach to staying healthy. |
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