P&O Cruises, Arcadia Reviews

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On arrival at Southampton the check in process was far more efficient than the previous year and was hassle free. We had booked a room with an obstructed view which it was although it let in a good amount of light it was very difficult to see anything for me as I am quite short although my tall partner could see. The only trouble was the routine lifeboat checks which meant staff walked pass the window making me jump on more than one occasion. The service in the self service restaurant was very good with staff being helpful. The food choice was specified each night with a different theme, we walked pass most nights on the way to the Aquarius bar and saw a good range of products available. We did try the Italian night and found it very tasty and the tables were nicely laid out. The main dining area was excellent and the waiter and junior were helpful and friendly and were concerned if we did not turn up for our evening meal. The food in the main dining area was of high standard however the choice of after dinner drinks on offer were in a word BIZARE and not something I would want after or before my tea or coffee. Breakfast were good in both dining areas and the waffles in the self service restaurant are well worth trying. The spa facilities were very good and the hydro-pool with the termal beds and steam rooms are well worth purchasing if you are staying onboard for 2 weeks at the time of writing it was £55 for the 2 weeks. I also used the spa for a foot and ankle massage which was also very good, but my nail file and paint was not too great and the nail polish bubbled on my nails. Much of the entertainment is on too late who wants to do a group quiz at 11pm!!! And the entertainment staff are not as cheerful as previously experienced with P and O. The staff however in the bars and restaurants made up for this and their personalities and little touches made the cruise enjoyable. The craft classes were also excellent but very squashed the room nor time was moved and often spilled into the corridor and the next door room much bigger had only a few people in. If as a company they employ and excellent craft teacher then she should have been given the opportunity to teach in a proper fitting location.

All in all room - great wonderfully looked after
food - good excellent range
Photos - good wide range taken and of good quality
shops - good busy at promotion times
entertainment - shows good, but most on too too late and timed at the same time.
staff - bar and waiters wonderful friendly and helpful
craft lessons - super
Spa - great nice reception staff

Would I recommend the Arcadia cruise then it would be a yes and will I use again is also a Yes

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I did not like anything at all about this P&O Cruises, Arcadia ship.I booked first sitting , a bath and balcony. On arrival there was a bath but I had been UPGRADED to another cabin which had a metal balcony not glass. Then there was a note on the bed to say we had been given second sitting.I take my autistic son with me on cruises as he especially enjoyes sitting on the balcony and watching the world go by. This gives me some well earned respite. My son loves getting dressed for dinner and wil ...

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Best of the Canaries, July 2nd 2006 P&O's Arcadia, Cruise number J615.
Graham and Angela Couch age 43 from Burnley Lancs. E-mail gcoochy@aol.com

This review covers our experiences aboard, the P&O ship Arcadia ports of call were:-
Vigo, Lisbon, Praia De Rocha, Tenerife, La Palma, Madeira, on a 12 day cruise.

We joined our ship at Southampton on a Sunday morning after staying overnight in the nearby Ibis Hotel, (poor breakfast, go to McDonalds across the road) we watched England lose to P ...