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SHIP ESSENTIALS

Cruise Line	P&0 Cruises
Cruise Ship	Arcadia
Ship's Rating	4* Premier
Year Built	April 2005
Former Names	None
Guest Capacity	1952/2388 maximum
Per guest space ratio	43.20
Ship's registry	Bermuda
Officers	British
Crew	International
Dress Code	A typical cruise will include a mixture of Formal, Informal and Smart Casual evenings. On formal evenings, for ladies this is the opportunity to wear something glamorous and dressy such as a formal evening or cocktail outfit. For men a dinner jacket or tuxedo are the norm, otherwise a suit and tie is fine.
Tipping	For your cabin steward and waiter, the recommended amount is £1.50 per person per day for each of these staff. Most people to tend to present the tips personally on the last night of the cruise.
Gross registered tons	83,000
Length	285m/935ft
Width	32.3m/ 106 ft
Cruising speed	22 knots

Inside cabins have two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed, bathroom with small bath/ shower and WC, wardrobes and drawer space, table,vanity/ writing desk, TV and radio, safe, hairdryer and refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone.

An Outside Stateroom contains two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed, bathroom with small bath, shower and WC, wardrobes and drawer space, two seater sofa and table, vanity unit/writing desk, TV and radio, safe, hairdryer and refrigerator.

Arcadia - Mini Suite

Mini Suite's contain two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed, bathroom with full-size jacuzzi bath, dual sink vanity unit, WC and separate shower, wardrobes and drawer space, two seater sofa, two chairs and table, vanity unit/writing desk.

Arcadia - Suite

Suites include two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed, bathroom with full-size jacuzzi bath, dual sink vanity unit, WC and separate shower, wardrobes and drawer space, dressing area, butler service, three seater sofa, two chairs and table.

Launched in April 2005, Arcadia is the latest ship in the P&O fleet and is the most contemporary to date. An 'adults-only' cruise ship, it is clear to see that this is P&O's attempt to bring fresh, first-time cruisers onboard.

Originally destined for Cunard Lines as Queen Victoria, parent company Carnival quickly assigned her to P&O to meet demand for the booming Ex-UK cruise market.

Arcadia's designer's had a brief to create the next generation of P&O superliner that would appeal to the British modern day traveller. The result is a sophisticated cruise ship decorated in contemporary muted colours which will no doubt appeal to the 'lifestyle conscious' cruiser.

To add to the contemporary ambience, you will find £2 million worth of art onboard which includes the work of painters, sculptors and artists in a wide variety of materials that includes metal, glass, stone, ceramics and textiles.

Arcadia - The Atrium

The Atrium spans 3 decks and is very simple in design for a ship of this size. Decorated in subtle contemporary creams and whites with a dramatic shimmering two-tone curtain that cascades down.

Spanning two decks is the Meridian Restaurant, which is the main dining venue onboard for guests who choose the Club Dining option. Operating on two sittings at 6.30pm and 8.30pm the atmosphere is formal, yet socialable. Fine bone china, crisp white linens and crystal glassware complement the cuisine which is based on British classics.

Decorated in soft cream colours enhanced by touches of gold and bronze with pretty glass etched dividers.

The celebrity endorsed Arcadian Rhodes Restaurant is one of two Select Dining Venues and is the creation of Gary Rhodes, one of Britain’s best-known chefs. Passengers pay a cover charge to enjoy the contemporary British cuisine offered in an intimate and upmarket setting complete with walls clad in rich timber, dramatic lighting, metal relief artwork, ceramic and glass sculptures.

The Orchid Restaurant, located on Sky Deck is the second Select Dining Venue with spectacular panoramic views, an informal atmosphere and contemporary décor.

Featuring an exciting menu of Asian fusion cuisine including Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese.

For guests who choose the Freedom Dining option, The Belvedere Restaurant, midship on Lido Deck has floor-to-ceiling windows that make this casual dining venue very light and airy. Menus include Oriental and Italian to bistro-style dishes.

The three-deck-high Palladium Theatre has seating for over 750 people and is home to the Arcadia Theatre Company who perform lavish productions such as the visual extravaganza Cirque d’Arcadia.

For a spot of pampering, why not treat yourself to the Oasis Spa - the perfect tonic for your body, mind and soul. It features a hydrotherapy pool, dry floatation tank, two steam rooms, an aromatic steam lounge, heated tiled lounges with sea views and aromatic jet showers.

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