Arcadia - 2023 Grand World Cruise

Arcadia Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Arcadia

World Cruise - Southampton to Southampton

Sail date: January 03, 2023

Ship: Arcadia

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Our first world cruise since the Covid pandemic. Arcadia is not in a tired state despite recent reports, she is as wonderful as ever, a beautiful ship with a classic ambience. The infamous buckets collecting leaking water did appear but a cruise on Arcadia wouldn’t be complete without them, she’s got plenty of character! Yes there has been a slight drop in standards on P&O in general but was glad to see that high standards were being maintained on Arcadia. The crew were phenomenal and really looked after us. The food was very good although there were some slightly questionable concoctions on certain menus but we never struggled. We are booked on Arcadia’s eastern circumnavigation for 2026 and it will be lovely to be back on board this wonderful ship. We very much enjoy the traditional experience that she offers although I would stay clear of the new P&O ships.

Ship experiences

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Suite - B Deck Mid Ship

Ship tip

A ship with a lot of character offering a traditional cruise.

Ports of call

Auckland, New Zealand

5 out of 5

Singapore Marina Bay

5 out of 5

Port Kelang

5 out of 5

Puerto Princessa, Palawan

5 out of 5

Cairns, Australia

5 out of 5

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

5 out of 5

Apia, Samoa

5 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5

Cadiz (Spain)

5 out of 5

Dubai, U.A.E.

5 out of 5

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Huatulco, Mexico

5 out of 5

Manzanillo, Mexico

5 out of 5

Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

5 out of 5

Brisbane, Australia

5 out of 5

Penang (Pulau Pinang), Malaysia

5 out of 5

Muscat, Oman

5 out of 5

Southampton (London), England

5 out of 5

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
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5 Comments

Gwbigdog     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing your wonderful itinerary

Lancashire123     10 months ago

cruising2004…. We certainly did, truly amazing, although we have visited the vast majority of the ports before.

DessertSteaks     10 months ago

Thanks for posting

cruising2004     10 months ago

Did you explore these wonderful ports of call?