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We have just returned from the Cape Town to Southampton leg of the Arcadias Grand Voyage Upon joining the ship we were told by our dining companions to beware of the Arcadia Cough, and the explained that the ship was in the midst of an epidemic of coughing and colds, on the... more
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We have just returned from the Arcadia Grand Voyage, we sailed on the last two legs from singapore. This cruise was more than disappointing due to what was k nown on the ship as the Arcadia Cough. The worst part was that the ships company refused to acknowlege that there... more
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Many, many months ago, my parents and I booked a holiday on the Arcadia Caribbean Cruise over Christmas and New Year from 17th December 2011 to 9th January 2012 (reference J114). We returned home two weeks ago after what can only be described as extremely disappointing... more
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My Husband and I have had some great cruises on this ship, we noticed some deterioration on our transatlantic 23 night cruise August 2011. The food was hit and miss, great soups, good deserts, but the main courses were embarrasingly poor. The spa hydrotherapy tank is... more
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Having just taken a P&O arcadia 2 week holiday in Norway and North Pole, I have come home very dissapointed. The food was a complete let down, I did expect meals presented more professionaly than I can do at home. Offering Maccaroni cheese, shepherds pie, and roast beef... more
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I am compelled to submit this review as a cautionary tale to all those who have high expectations from a P&O World Cruise particularly on Arcadia. Consider our opinions very carefully before going on this ship. Firstly, shame on you P&O for migrating the iconic name of... more
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We have just returned from 2 weeks on the Arcadia. Very Poor!!! If you are under the age of 70 then it is not for you. Entertainment was catered for the elderly i.e. Vera Lynn songs coming over the loudspeaker while trying to sunbathe(take an ipod with you)We were never... more
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This was a section of the world cruise in 2010. Thankfully I was on the ship for 14 nights only. It seemed that some people on the ship were fed up and there was little to do on the ship compared to other cruise lines. Food was not good.Internet access and manager awful.... more
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Itinerary very good. Excursions very good. Dancers were very good but other than Tony Christie and a couple of others who I have no idea who they were, the entertainment was poor. Sally Sagoe just likes to talk about herself - yawn. The food was often served cold and the... more
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xmas & new year 2010/11. although there was norovirus scare and a force 10 gale so we could not berth at cadiz.the overall cruise was excellent [for us over 60's] anyone under 50 would be advised to think before booking. The food was very good with plenty of variety the... more
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Apart from outbreak of Norovirus,meaning pools and Hot tubs closed for most of cruise we were also unable to use the Belvedere Restaurant for part of the cruise because of the above mentioned norovirus.We found the decor very dull and dated. The shows were not too great... more
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We boarded the Arcadia at Capetown, having spent the previous 4 weeks in Singapore and Australia, with a short stopover in Capetown, and were looking forward to a relaxing and enjoyable cruise back to Southampton, to round off our holiday. It was not long however before my... more