Reviews of Arcadia Cruise Ship, Arcadia, P&O Cruises

We undertook our first cruise...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Itinerary:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2006

Tour Operator:

P & O Cruises

Submitted By:

ukdave

Comments:

We undertook our first cruise ever in March 2006. This was a 14 day Caribbean Taster cruise with P & O.



We flew from Manchester to Barbados on Thomas Cook airways - I was disappointed with this due to previous... read more

As we decided to sample our...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Itinerary:

0

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

D Dixee

Comments:

As we decided to sample our first cruise we thought lets do it in style and go with P&O around the Mediterranean so duly booked the cruise.



The actual process of taking care of the car & suitcases at Southampton... read more

As we decided to sample our...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Itinerary:

Mediterranean

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr C Ives

Comments:

As we decided to sample our first cruise we thought lets do it in style and go with P&O around the Mediterranean so duly booked the cruise.



The actual process of taking care of the car & suitcases at Southampton... read more

We have just returned from a...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Itinerary:

Images of the Mediterranean

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

Mrs L McEneaney

Comments:

We have just returned from a fortnight cruising the western Med on Arcadia and have no complaints at all. The cabins are roomy and spotless (we had one on C deck with a balcony), the food is very good and the crew are excellent - attentive but... read more

My wife wanted this trip as a...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Itinerary:

cannaries

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr G BRUNSKILL

Comments:

My wife wanted this trip as a 50th birthday treat.



We sailed out of Southampton and we were never let down in anyway. From the staff /the steward of our cabin, to the main shows at night. As we had never cruised before we were... read more

Having long anticipated this...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Itinerary:

Arcadia Cruise Ship

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2006

Tour Operator:

Victoria Travel

Submitted By:

Miss K Nicholls

Comments:

Having long anticipated this holiday aboard the biggest, newest addition to the P&O fleet, my abiding impression of our two week cruise around the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera was sheer disappointment.



The cabins,... read more

Just returned from a wonderful 2...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Itinerary:

Simply Caribbean

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2006

Tour Operator:

Bolsover

Submitted By:

Mrs J Hill

Comments:

Just returned from a wonderful 2 weeks away from it all.



Not having cruised for four years and previously with Princess we looked forward to experiencing P & O and their flag ship. We were not to be disappointed.
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The Arcadia was beautiful and...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Itinerary:

Tropical Delights

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2006

Tour Operator:

P&O

Submitted By:

Mrs J A Trakins

Comments:

The Arcadia was beautiful and overwhelming to look at from the outside but lost the wow factor as soon as we boarded - we were surprised to find no atrium, just a small staircase and reception desk.



Having cruised before, we... read more

We have just had a cruise on P&O...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Itinerary:

Tropical Delights

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2006

Tour Operator:

P&O

Submitted By:

Mr D Spencer

Comments:

We have just had a cruise on P&O Arcadia. Our first cruise I must admit so not a lot to measure against although we are very well travelled. Launched in the spring of 2005 the ship was originally designed for Cunard and finished for P&O by then... read more

Just returned from a Christmas...

Overall Rating:

4/10

Itinerary:

Christmas Caribbean

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2005

Tour Operator:

P&O

Submitted By:

s.porter

Comments:

Just returned from a Christmas Caribbean cruise on the arcadia.



The ship is very large and comfortable. The food is fantastic but was a bit disappointed with the Gary Rhodes restaurant. However, the staff are great and cant... read more

This was a fantastic cruise....

Overall Rating:

9/10

Itinerary:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs A Thorpe

Comments:

This was a fantastic cruise.



The countries that we visited were great. Plenty of time to relax on board ship on sailing days. The food was like a top class restaurant and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. The... read more

A truly fabulous first cruise...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Itinerary:

Iberian Adventure

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2005

Tour Operator:

P & O Cruises

Submitted By:

MIDGEBEAMER

Comments:

A truly fabulous first cruise for a mum and 22 year old.



The ship is lovely in its layout and decor. Totally relaxing and wonderful staff who treated you like a very special person.



Weather mild for... read more