P&O Arcadia · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

57Beats 43% of ships

Dining

60Beats 33% of ships

Entertainment

74Top 40% of ships

Activities & Thrills

41Beats 20% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

69Top 50% of ships

Value / Cost

97Top 8% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100

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Worth Knowing

Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 41/100

General

Cruise LineP&O

Ship NameArcadia

Maiden voyage1 April 2005

Physical

Year Built2005

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2017

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

84,342 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

285.1 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

32.5 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks11

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew866

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.2

Total Cabins952

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins30

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,094

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

40.278

Amenities

RestaurantsMeridian Restaurant (main dining, included), Belvedere Restaurant (buffet, included), Neptune Grill (included), Caffe Vivo (light fare, included), Ocean Grill by Marco Pierre White (specialty, extra charge), Sindhu (specialty Indian, extra charge, breakfast included for suite guests) — approx. 15 restaurants and bars in total on board

Restaurants - Paid2

Restaurants - Included4

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

United Kingdom Pound

Total Pools2

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only2

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools1

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolNo

Total Hot Tubs5

- Hot Tubs - General Access5

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only5

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges14

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenNo

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackNo

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomNo

Supervised Youth ProgramNo

Teen CenterNo

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes

Special AmenitiesThe Retreat (adults-only alfresco VIP spa terrace with private cabanas, day beds, complimentary smoothies), Oasis Spa with thermal suite and hydrotherapy pool, retractable glass roof over Neptune Pool, entire ship is adults-only (no children permitted), Palladium Theatre, Monte Carlo Casino, Electra Disco

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$0.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

Tipping Expected?No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

ZCDN2

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9226906

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

310459000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Bermuda, Hamilton