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Arcadia Cruise Review to Asia & Indian Ocean

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 60

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
Arcadia

Dubai to Southampton

Sail date: March 29, 2019

Ship: Arcadia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: c146

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Found the people on board this cruise to be rude and ignorant for the most part. We did meet a few nice couples but few a far between. As it was a round the world cruise most had been on it from the start and we boarded for the last leg. Nothing for younger people to do as all geared up for the older, retired ones. Would not do this again.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Prolonged - picked up by coach from the airport and then taken for breakfast at a hotel en route which we had not been informed about - had breakfast on the flight!!! Hung around for what felt like ages before getting to the cruise terminal. Then went through their security etc ok and finally boarded the ship after queuing for ages.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Speciality restuarants were good - excellent food in Sindhu - Ocean Grill not so good. Buffet food and main dining room okay if you like lukewarm food.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Fine if you are over 70!!

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Saw a couple of stage shows - they were mediocre at best.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Staff and crew always polite and helpful. Sometimes a little too attentive ( clearing plates as soon as cutlery put down etc).

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
Tired, grubby, smelly in places, in need of a general overhaul.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Smaller than expected. Dusty. Bed uncomfortable as 2 pushed together. Only 1 plug socket we could use.

Ship tip

If you are under 70 and working class - don't!!

Ports of call

Dubai, U.A.E.

5 out of 5
The Frame - okay but not that impressive The Souks - lots of cashmere scarfs!!!!! Desert safari and Bedouin BBQ - amazing - would do it again!

Muscat, Oman

4 out of 5
Grand Mosque - ensure every inch of you is covered if a woman!! Souk - cheaper than Dubai Palace - not impressive

Haifa, Israel

5 out of 5
Dead Sea - not as expected - dirty and smelly Walked around Haifa independently - really enjoyed this

Cadiz (Spain)

4 out of 5
Smaller than expected. Clean but cramped

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Actually ran quite smoothly
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1 Comment

onlysail    5 years ago

Its an adult only ship and as such plus a round the world it has an older age group. We sailed on a 17 night cruise on this ship and had a great time

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