Arcadia deck plans

P&O Arcadia (2005-built, last refurbished in 2023 May, scheduled refurbishment in 2024 November) is the smallest among P and O UK cruise ships and one of the fleet’s ships for adults - together with Aurora. Arcadia cruise ship structurally belongs to the Vista-class Carnival Corporation ships from the fleets of Cunard (Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth) and Holland America Line (Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam).

MS Arcadia cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1050 staterooms for 2094 passengers (max capacity is 2458) served by 870 crew-staff. The boat has 11 passenger decks (7 with cabins), 4 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 5 outdoor Jacuzzis, 14 elevators. Arcadia is an adults-only ship and has no family- or kids-dedicated venues, facilities or programs available on board.

Note: On P&O Arcadia ship, launderettes are located on decks C, D, E. These are passenger use laundry facilities (open 8 am - 10 pm, complimentary), complete with dryers, washers, ironing boards. Detergent costs extra, or you can use your own. Dry cleaning (called Wascomat or Aquatex /eco-friendly wet cleaning) is available, with service charges per item. List with dry-cleaning prices is available in all cabins.

P&O Arcadia refurbishment 2024 review

The ship is currently scheduled for a drydock refurbishment in November 2024.

Arcadia's renovation project in 2023 (April-May) resulted in new chairs (in all passenger staterooms), new furniture (on all cabin balconies), and new deckchairs/furniture on all open deck areas. Neptune Pool's sundeck was upgraded with new garden furniture (loungers, sofas, tables, armchairs).

P&O Arcadia deck plan changes 2017 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes after the ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (November 1-14, done in Hamburg Germany at the Blohm+Voss shipyard) includes:

• Updates and re-designing of all Suites, public areas, bars, and restaurants - the job was done by the London-based UK company RPW Design specializing in interior design. Interior renovations included new carpeting, new furniture, soft furnishing refreshes, new color schemes.
• (aft on Lido deck 9) Aquarius pool and bar renovations included refreshed furnishings, new color scheme, updated chairs, sofas, bar stools, coffee tables, signage, wall tiles.
• The 3-deck high Atrium (including the ship's Reception) was updated with new carpets and furniture (chairs, banquettes, cushions).
• (forward on Lido deck 9) Oasis Spa's Reception was updated with new carpets and blinds. All loungers and armchairs were refreshed and cushions were added.
• (midship starboard on deck 2) Intermezzo Bar received a new color scheme, new carpeting, blinds and new furniture (chairs, sofas, stools, coffee tables, lampshades).
• All Suites were refreshed with new design, new color scheme, new furniture (sofabeds, armchairs, coffee tables, lamps), new curtains, bed cushions, throws.

The list of changes after the ship's 2013 drydock refurbishment (November-December) included:

• 24 new passenger cabins (of which 6 single-occupancy cabins), all cabins were refurbished (new carpeting, flat TVs)
• The Globe Lounge became the Electra Disco
• Orchid restaurant became “East”
• Crow’s Nest Lounge refit and renovation (added new bar).

The ship's 2008 drydock refurbishment (Germany, Lloyd Werft, 24-day refit at the Bremerhaven yards) included:

• Stern refit- 34 new passenger cabins were added, of which 10 single cruise cabins, 23 balcony rooms, 1 suite.
• Cyb@Study (Internet center) was converted into The Screening Room (cinema), while the Internet stations were moved to The Library.
• Ocean Grill Restaurant was renovated, Aquarius Bar was enlarged.
• Additional 75-ton Sun Deck area was added (size 5920 ft2 / 550 m2).