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Arcadia

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81 upcoming departures  ·  78 itineraries

Arcadia is a 2,094-guest P&O Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2005. This page lists 81 upcoming departures across 78 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Adults wanting a child-free cruise environment ✓ Travelers preferring a mid-sized ship ✓ Guests combining formal theatre shows with quiet lounges
78 itineraries ● Where is it now?
Class Vista class (stretched Vista variant)
Built / Refurb 2005 / 2024
Guests 2,094
Crew 866
Length 285.2 m
Beam 32.3 m
Decks 16
Cabins 998
Max speed 24.0 kn
Flag Bermuda
Guests per crew 2.4

Arcadia at a glance

Best for

  • Adults wanting a child-free cruise environment
  • Travelers preferring a mid-sized ship
  • Guests combining formal theatre shows with quiet lounges
  • Passengers booking longer voyages with varied dining
  • Solo travelers seeking single-cabin options

Think twice if you want

  • Families needing children's clubs or teen facilities
  • Travelers seeking waterslides and extensive outdoor attractions
  • Passengers wanting many complimentary specialty restaurants
  • Guests who prefer a large selection of balcony cabin styles

Live Position ● 31 minutes ago

Heading to: Southampton

Currently on: Spain Madeira And Canary Islands, 16 Nights (16 nights) — En route to Southampton, UK — last stop Cadiz (tours to Seville) , Spain

Southampton, UK → La Coruna, Spain → Madeira, Portugal → Madeira, Portugal → Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain → Tenerife, Spain → Gran Canaria, Spain → Arrecife de Lanzarote, Spain → Cadiz (tours to Seville) , Spain → Southampton, UK
Coming up
  1. Southampton arrives 06:30 end of cruise
18.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Arcadia

Arcadia is an adults-only P&O Cruises ship designed for longer voyages and world-cruise segments. Built by Fincantieri and entering service in 2005, she combines a traditional British style with a three-level theatre, art-deco public spaces, multiple dining venues, a cinema, pools and a large spa. Her mid-sized profile provides a quieter, more intimate atmosphere than P&O’s newer megaships, while still offering a broad range of entertainment, dining and relaxation spaces.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Carnival UK, trading as P&O Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Marghera, Venice, Italy
Registry / flag
Bermuda (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
ZCDN2
IMO number
9226906
MMSI
310459000
Draft
7.8 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Adults-only cruising, an art-deco atrium, the three-level Palladium theatre, The Globe entertainment venue, The Crow’s Nest and a dedicated 30-seat cinema.

For families

Arcadia is exclusively for adults aged 18 and over and does not offer children’s or teen programming.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship includes the Oasis Spa, treatment facilities, pools and outdoor areas intended for relaxation.

Accessibility

Accessible cabins and ship accessibility information are provided through P&O Cruises; specific accessibility features should be confirmed directly with the operator for the sailing.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 9 · Lido Deck

The Gym and Fitness Studio Oasis Spa and Salon Neptune Pool Neptune Bar Neptune Grill Belvedere Buffet Aquarius Pool Aquarius Bar Hydro Pool Sauna Salon Treatment Rooms Steam Rooms

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Arcadia deck plans from P&O Cruises → (PDF)

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeDecks
InsideStandard and larger inside cabins; booking codes PA, PB, PD, PE, PF and OA, OB, OC. Inside — 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Sea ViewStandard and obstructed-view sea view cabins; booking codes LB, LC, LE, LF, NB and NC. Oceanview — 1, 4, 6
Deluxe BalconyThe ship's balcony category; booking codes EA, EB, EC, ED, EE and EF. Balcony — 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Mini SuiteBooking codes CA, CB and CE. Suite — 5, 7, 10

Compare all 7 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

11 included 4 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Ocean Grill Extra cost
Deck 2
A specialty restaurant associated with Marco Pierre White.
Meridian Restaurant Included
Deck 2–3
A two-tier main dining room offering Freedom and Club Dining.
Caffè Vivo Varies
Deck 3
A casual coffee and light-food venue.
Neptune Grill Included
Deck 9
A poolside grill serving casual food.
Belvedere Buffet Included
Deck 9
The ship's buffet restaurant for casual meals throughout the day.
Sindhu Extra cost
Deck 11
An Indian-British specialty restaurant.

Bars & lounges

The Rising Sun Varies
Deck 2
A pub-style venue with drinks, live music and other scheduled entertainment.
The Globe Varies
Deck 2
A circular entertainment bar used for live performances and dancing.
Intermezzo Varies
Deck 2
A cocktail and Champagne bar.
Spinnaker Varies
Deck 2
A nautical-themed bar beside the lower level of Meridian Restaurant.
The Piano Bar Varies
Deck 3
An intimate bar with piano-based entertainment.
Neptune Bar Varies
Deck 9
A poolside bar serving drinks beside Neptune Pool.
Aquarius Bar Varies
Deck 9
A poolside bar beside Aquarius Pool.
The Crow's Nest Varies
Deck 10
A forward observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows.
East Bar Varies
Deck 11
A bar serving drinks near the upper-deck specialty dining area.

All 26 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2005Entered service, built by Fincantieri Marghera, Venice, Italy.
  2. 2017Public areas, suites, the atrium, Aquarius Pool and Bar, Oasis Spa reception and Intermezzo were refreshed during a dry-dock refit.
  3. 2023Passenger cabins received new chairs, balcony cabins received new outdoor furniture, and open-deck areas including the Neptune Pool sundeck were refurnished.
  4. 2024A wider refit refreshed guest areas, including the Deluxe Balcony cabins, Meridian Restaurant and Oasis Spa.

Where Arcadia sails, month by month

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
Mediterranean 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2
Africa & Middle East 0 0 0 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Europe 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 0
Australia & Pacific 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Asia 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Caribbean 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

Ports it visits most

Southampton71× Cape Town19× Hong Kong18× Santa Cruz de Tenerife18× Sydney16× Singapore15× Cadiz14× Funchal14× Mindelo14× Port Elizabeth13× Lisbon13× Walvis Bay12×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Arcadia sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All P&O Cruises port guides Northern Europe cruises Asia cruises Canada & New England cruises Africa & Middle East cruises Mediterranean cruises Australia & Pacific cruises Caribbean cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

83 Nights

Auckland To Southampton

Northern Europe
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, Sydney, Australia +24 more
Next: Feb 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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83 Nights

Auckland to Southampton

Asia
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Sydney, Australia, Cairns, Australia +24 more
Next: Feb 19, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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30 Nights

Autumn Colours Of Canada And New England

Canada & New England
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, St John's NF, Canada, Quebec, Canada, Saguenay, Canada +6 more
Next: Sep 26, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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5 Nights

Belgium And Germany, 5 Nights

Northern Europe
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Hamburg, Germany, Zeebrugge (for Bruges) , Belgium
Next: Jul 25, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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5 Nights

Belgium And Netherlands

Northern Europe
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Zeebrugge (for Bruges) , Belgium
Next: Sep 21, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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4 Nights

Belgium And Netherlands, 4 Nights

Northern Europe
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Zeebrugge (for Bruges) , Belgium
Next: May 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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5 Nights

Belgium And Netherlands, 5 Nights

Northern Europe
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Zeebrugge (for Bruges) , Belgium, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Next: Aug 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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3 Nights

Belgium, 3 Nights

Northern Europe
Ports of Call
Southampton, UK, Zeebrugge (for Bruges) , Belgium
Next: Nov 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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15 Nights

Brisbane to Hong Kong

Asia
Ports of Call
Brisbane, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Alotau, Papua New Guinea, Manila, Philippines +1 more
Next: Feb 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 78 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 11, 2026Nov 30, 2026Eastern Mediterranean Discovery, 19 Nights19MediterraneanBook →
Nov 30, 2026Dec 3, 2026Belgium, 3 Nights3Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 21, 2026Morocco And Cape Verde Discovery, 18 Nights18MediterraneanBook →
Dec 21, 2026Jan 6, 2027Christmas And New Year Canary Islands, 16 Nights16MediterraneanBook →
Jan 6, 2027Apr 23, 2027Epic World Explorer, 106 Nights106Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 6, 2027Jan 28, 2027Southampton To San Francisco22CaribbeanBook →
Jan 6, 2027Feb 19, 2027Southampton To Sydney43Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 6, 2027Feb 24, 2027Southampton To Brisbane48Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 28, 2027Feb 19, 2027San Francisco To Sydney21Australia & PacificBook →
Feb 19, 2027Apr 23, 2027Sydney To Southampton63Africa & Middle EastBook →
Feb 19, 2027Mar 11, 2027Sydney to Hong Kong20Australia & PacificBook →
Feb 19, 2027Mar 15, 2027Sydney To Singapore24AsiaBook →
Feb 19, 2027Apr 5, 2027Sydney To Cape Town, 45 nights45Africa & Middle EastBook →
Feb 24, 2027Apr 23, 2027Brisbane To Southampton58Africa & Middle EastBook →
Feb 24, 2027Mar 11, 2027Brisbane to Hong Kong15AsiaBook →
Feb 24, 2027Mar 15, 2027Brisbane To Singapore19AsiaBook →
Mar 11, 2027Apr 23, 2027Exotic Fly-Cruises43Africa & Middle EastBook →
Mar 11, 2027Apr 5, 2027Exotic Fly-Cruises25Africa & Middle EastBook →
Mar 15, 2027Apr 23, 2027Singapore To Southampton39Africa & Middle EastBook →
Mar 15, 2027Apr 5, 2027Singapore To Cape Town21Africa & Middle EastBook →
Apr 5, 2027Apr 23, 2027Exotic Fly-Cruises18Africa & Middle EastBook →
May 13, 2027May 27, 2027Northern Europe And Scandinavia, 14 Nights14Northern EuropeBook →
May 27, 2027Jun 3, 2027Spain, 7 Nights7MediterraneanBook →
Jun 3, 2027Jun 15, 2027Norwegian Fjords, 12 Nights12Northern EuropeBook →

Showing the next 24 of 81 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Arcadia FAQ

What flag does Arcadia sail under?

Arcadia is registered in Bermuda.

How many passengers does Arcadia hold?

Arcadia carries about 2,094 guests with roughly 866 crew.

How old is Arcadia?

Arcadia entered service in 2005 and was last refurbished in 2024.

Is Arcadia an adults-only ship?

Yes. P&O Cruises lists Arcadia as exclusively for adults, and the ship has no children's clubs or dedicated children’s facilities.

Which dining venues are included on Arcadia?

Meridian Restaurant, Belvedere Buffet and Neptune Grill are included. Ocean Grill and Sindhu are specialty restaurants with an additional charge.

Are tips included on Arcadia?

Yes. P&O Cruises states that gratuities are included in the holiday price, so no additional onboard tipping is required.

Is Wi-Fi available on Arcadia?

Yes. Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship through paid Essential and Ultimate packages, subject to satellite reception.

Does Arcadia have accessible cabins?

Yes. Accessible cabins and selected suites or mini-suites are available, but mobility-device users must be booked into an approved suitable cabin. The deck plan identifies several wheelchair-accessible cabins.

What dress code applies on Arcadia?

Dress codes vary by venue and occasion. P&O Cruises publishes the applicable formal and evening-wear guidance for each sailing and venue.