Sailing to a sensational selection of extraordinary destinations around the world, P&O Cruises’ Arcadia boasts a fantastic selection of onboard amenities, ensuring you’ll never get bored while onboard. From indulgent dining experiences and stunning stage productions to intimate live music performances, late-night gaming, and so much more, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable cruise, regardless of where you’re sailing. With Arcadia’s farewell season on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to embark on an adventure with P&O Cruises and this magnificent ship.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2005
- Tonnage 84,342
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 30
- Decks 11
- Lifts 14
- Pools 2
- Restaurants 7
- Formal nights Yes
- Adult only Yes
- Crew 880
- Refurbished 2024
What's onboard
Dining
The dining you’ll enjoy aboard Arcadia is second to none, with a broad array of international cuisines available onboard. For breakfast, you’ll be able to treat yourself to everything from cereals and pastries to sizzling sausages and all the fixings of a Full English. Meanwhile, lunch offers both formal and informal options; so, whether you want to grab a snack to tuck into poolside or sit down and enjoy a multi-course meal, you’ll find what you’re looking for. As the evening approaches, though, your options only expand further. The following are among the dining highlights onboard:
- Neptune Grill - boasting fresh stone-baked pizzas, juicy burgers, and more, this poolside dining spot is perfect for afternoons spent soaking up the sunshine poolside
- Belvedere Buffet - a casual buffet restaurant with a broad array of international cuisines to choose from; you’ll always find something to suit your tastes here
- Meridian Restaurant - the main dining room on Arcadia, expect sensational multi-course meals here with fantastic service and flavours you won’t forget
- Ocean Grill* - a fantastic restaurant concept from P&O Cruises food hero Marco Pierre White; expect exceptional eats in an elevated environment in this sensational spot
- Sindhu* - stylish and sumptuous, this Indian restaurant invites you on a flavour-packed adventure with menus that celebrate the best of contemporary regional cuisines
*Dining here may incur an additional charge.
With so many fantastic options when it comes to food on Arcadia, many of which are included as standard in your cruise fare, you’ll be spoilt for choice at any time of the day.
Entertainment
The entertainment landscape on Arcadia is as engaging as it is exciting, with something for everyone to enjoy, no matter their mood. From casual socialising in several stylish bars and intimate live music performances in comfortable lounge spaces to late-night gaming in the Monte Carlo Casino, breathtaking ocean views in the Crow’s Nest bar, and unforgettable stage productions in the multi-story Palladium Theatre, Arcadia is well-equipped to ensure you’ll never be bored when sailing between destinations.
P&O Cruises’ Arcadia is also home to an exclusive 30-seat cinema with regular showings of unmissable blockbusters, the charming Rising Sun pub, and The Globe: a circular bar designed to elevate live music performances. Beyond this, Arcadia is also home to several swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers, a sports court inviting you to enjoy some friendly competition in the sunshine, and a robust entertainment programme boasting interactive quizzes, dance parties, and so much more. Throughout your voyage, you’ll find plenty to do aboard this impressive ship.
Family
Primarily operating as an adults-only ship for P&O Cruises, Arcadia does not offer any amenities or activities specifically for children.
Things to do
Alongside an impressive array of entertainment options, Arcadia boasts a fantastic selection of amenities to ensure you’ll always find something to do during your downtime.
Recreation
When you’re not disembarking to explore a stunning coastal destination or tucking into something tasty in one of the onboard restaurants, you’ll find plenty of recreational activities available aboard Arcadia. These include sparkling swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers, a comfortable library area ideal for tucking into a good book, multiple boutique shops if you’re looking to treat yourself at sea, and an abundance of social spaces for chatting and admiring stunning sea views.
Wellness
P&O Cruises’ Arcadia also offers you ample opportunities to unwind, with more than just poolside sun loungers to help you relax throughout your escape. In the luxurious Oasis Spa and Salon, an impressive array of sumptuous treatments awaits. With a calming hydrotherapy pool, heated loungers, modern spa treatment rooms, and a salon offering both hairdressing and barber services, everyone will find a wellness experience to suit them on Arcadia. You’ll also find a well-equipped Gym and Fitness Studio onboard, with a range of engaging classes to attend if you’re looking for some guidance when it comes to working out at sea.
Useful Information
Arcadia multi-generational adventures are coming
From December 2026, P&O Cruises’ Arcadia will offer family-friendly cruises on selected sailings, visiting a variety of interesting destinations. While primarily an adults-only ship, these specific escapes will invite families to experience this spectacular ship with guests of all ages. Check out the collection of Arcadia multi-generational sailings right here.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Arcadia
We had a great time on Arcadia, you meet so many friendly people onboard. Staff are very friendly and helpful if you require any. The Palladium Theatre on board is probably one of the best on the P&O Fleet that i have seen... The Headliners worked really hard and put on some awesome shows. Some of the guests for entertainment were exceptional especially Aaron Kavanagh just an amazing talent. I would say that having 12 days of the 19 at sea was a bit too much! Some of the ports seemed tired and we probably could have had better stops and more of them in between sailing. It didn't help that the majority of passengers got the "P&O Cough" or Flu Virus that spread around and i was surprised that it didn't get mentioned in The Horizon, purely to make sure others adhered to sanitizing. Though overall great time.
The Arcadia is a lovely ship. We have been on other P. O ships and found the venues like the Globe and Pub soon got crowded and unless you managed to get a seat early it was impossible to get in. That is our only criticism. We did have a lovely cruise.
Second time on Arcadia and I find her a very friendly ship with plenty of deck space entertainment was excellent we have booked two more cruises whilst on board and whish iglu cruise could take the cruise bookings over
What was described as a luxury balcony cabin was very small compared to regular ones on other ships. The reception on the tv was terrible as was the variety of programmes. No films apart from the out of date rotating ones and only TV show was Planet Earth as it was the only one in focus. BBC News 24 was the only other option. We did ask reception for engineer to fix it which they did marginally. The food in the buffet was badly laid out and usually only lukewarm and the selection was not great either. The layout in the theatre was dreadful with some of the seats impossible to access as there were no spaces between them. On the whole the entertainment was good apart from the last week when the daytime entertainment was very poor. Generally speaking the itinerary was good but only having one and a half days in Quebec when we were expecting 2 full days was very disappointing. We were unable to do very much and be back on board by midday. The 2 trips we booked were again disappointing as there was not enough time allowed to enjoy some of the venues, we were effectively rush around to meet the timetable. The worst thing was that after the 2nd week there was an obvious chorus of coughs all around the ship and absolutely no measures taken to contain the spread of infection. This resulted in me picking it up and staying in the cabin for the last 6days. The day after our arrival home my wife was unwell and tested positive for covid! 10 Days later she is still poorly! This was definitely the worst cruise we have even been on and we will be reluctant to book any more, especially on Arcadia. On the plus side the staff were very helpful, polite and hard working, the food in the restaurant was mostly good even if the service was a bit slow on occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Arcadia?
You can choose from standard Inside, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, alongside a selection of spacious, premium Suites.
Families and Kids
Is Arcadia family-friendly?
Families are welcome, but there are no dedicated kids' clubs or major youth facilities onboard.
Does Arcadia have waterslides?
No, this is an adult-only ship designed for relaxation.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Arcadia?
Choose between traditional Club Dining (set times) or flexible Freedom Dining, plus a casual buffet and poolside grills.
What speciality dining is there on Arcadia?
Highlights include Sindhu (authentic Indian cuisine) and The Epicurean (fine dining). Cover charges apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does Arcadia usually sail out of?
The ship primarily sails round-trip from Southampton (UK), with seasonal fly-cruises from the Caribbean or Mediterranean.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Arcadia?
Its exclusively adult atmosphere and the three-tier Palladium theatre.
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