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Arcadia

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Arcadia

A firm favourite with some of our long-returning guests, mid-sized Arcadia offers timeless style. From the art deco domed roof of the atrium and the glass-fronted lift to her sleek bars and opulent spa, Arcadia’s a worthy home for the epic World Cruises.

Guests

2,094

Crew

866

Gross tonnage

83,781

Speed

22 knots

Length

289.9 m

Launched

2005

Deck plans

11

Arcadia · Deck plans

Deck 11 — Sky Deck

− + Fit

Source: P&O Cruises, captured 16 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Southampton (for London), England

   Departs 04:00 pm.

   The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.

2. 2

   At Sea

3. 3

   Belfast, Northern Ireland

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

   The capital of Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom - Belfast has experienced a renaissance since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 that promised an end to the decades-old "Troubles" between Catholics and Protestants. Stretching along both sides of the River Lagan, this graceful city of Victorian and Edwardian buildings has become a cosmopolitan tourist destination. Once a major industrial center, Belfast is also your gateway to the rich, Irish countryside of Counties Antrim and Down.Belfast was an industrial giant in the 19th century, famed for its linen and its shipyards. Explore this exuberant city, marvel at the Giant's Causeway or shop for superb Irish linens.

4. 4

   Killybegs, Ireland

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

5. 5

   At Sea

6. 6

   At Sea

7. 7

   Stornoway, United Kingdom

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

8. 8

   Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

   The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship's tender.

9. 9

   At Sea

10. 10

    Invergordon, Scotland

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    In 1933, an enterprising editor in Inverness enlivened a slow news week with the story of an odd sighting in Loch Ness. The legend grew overnight - and today individuals still scan the dark waters of the Loch for a sight of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Legend goes back as far as the 6th century and insists that the celebrated Loch Ness Monster inhabits a cave beneath the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle. Welcome to Invergordon, your gateway to Loch Ness and that area of the Highlands known as the "Great Glen."

11. 11

    At Sea

12. 12

    Greenock (tours to Glasgow) , UK

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

13. 13

    Holyhead, Wales

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Since the time of Elizabeth I, the road running from London to Holyhead has been a vital strategic route, linking England, Wales and the sea route to Ireland.Approaching Holyhead from the sea, your first image is of towering sea cliffs rearing above the waves. Natural beauty abounds on the island of Anglesey, the northernmost part of Wales. Angelsey has a long and turbulent history, it was the last stronghold of Druids resisting the Roman invasion, and it was the last refuge of the Welsh princes who resisted English conquest and dominion. Today, Holyhead and Anglesey are your gateway to Wales, a land with a strong and proud Celtic tradition and with some of the most beautiful countryside in the British Isles.Note: Your ship will anchor in Holyhead and use launches to transport all passengers ashore.

14. 14

    At Sea

15. 15

    Southampton (for London), England

    Arrives 06:30 am.

    The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.

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