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Arcadia current position

Arcadia current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 50.22975 N / -1.94135 W) cruising at speed of 12.9 kn (24 km/h | 15 mph) en route to La Coruna. The AIS position was reported 28 seconds ago.

Current itinerary of Arcadia

Arcadia current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Spain And France . The itinerary starts on 27 Apr, 2024 and ends on 04 May, 2024 .

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The 2005-built Arcadia cruise ship is one of the P&O UK's "adult ships" - together with the fleetmate Aurora (since 2019).

The vessel (IMO number 9226906) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310459000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

P&O Cruises is a subsidiary company and two brands owned by Carnival Corporation - P&O UK and P&O Australia. In 2000, P&O Cruises became subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises, which merged with Carnival Corporation in 2003. P and O is the world's oldest cruise company, starting passenger shipping operations in 1822 on the routes connecting England with Iberia.

The 2000-passenger ship Arcadia once sailed as the largest custom-built vessel for the British market - this was until P&O Cruises' Ventura joined the fleet in April 2008. Arcadia was not always marked to sail under the flag of P&O. Carnival Corporation had actually planned this vessel to be Cunard's Queen Victoria but later took the decision to allocate it to whichever one of its multifarious brands that could make the best use of it. Because of this, P&O Cruises fans might find Arcadia cruise ship's international style less to their taste than that of more classically British P&O UK liners such as Oriana; although like all the company's cruises, Arcadia scores highly on cleanliness and the kind of fluently running operation that results from the deployment of top-notch organizational skills.

Decks and Cabins

P&O Arcadia staterooms (1050 total, in 17 grades) include 62x Suites, 652x Balconies, 72x Oceanviews, 162x Inside, 6x Single cabins. Most cabins are sized 170-195 ft2 / 16-19 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 55 ft2 / 5 m2. The largest passenger accommodations are the Aft Balcony Suites (450 ft / 42 m2, with terrace sized 300 ft2 / 28 m2).

The boat has 11 passenger decks , of which 7 are with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Spanning two decks, Arcadia's Meridian Dining Room (main restaurant) features a glass design and a grand central staircase. The restaurant is complimentary and serves good quality food. Breakfast features everything one would expect, from light and healthy options to British fry-up. Lunch is a la carte (including soups, lighter dishes, pies) while Afternoon Tea serves tasty treats of sandwiches, scones, cakes. For dinner, the Meridian Restaurant operates the usual dining system (with two sittings) allowing passengers to dine each night at the same table. The restaurant's upper level is for Freedom Dining, which means you can turn up at any time.

Follows the complete list of Arcadia restaurants and food bars.

• Meridian Restaurant (2-level aft Dining Room; for Breakfast 7:30-9 am, and Lunch 12:15-1:45 pm/3-course menu)
• Ocean Grill Restaurant and Bar (specialty dining by celebrity chef Marco Pierre-White; dinner only 6-10 pm, reservation-only; also serving Suite guests Breakfast)
• The Belvedere (buffet-style restaurant, complimentary, open for Breakfast and hot dishes until 10:30 am, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner 6:30-10 pm; with themed buffets)
• Neptune Grill (fast food bar, complimentary)
• Caffe Vivo (light food, coffee bar; complimentary)
• “East” Asian specialty restaurant by Atul Kochar; at surcharge PP/depending on cruise length, the cuisine includes Indian, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese dishes/4-course menu; open 6:30-9:30 pm, reservations recommended).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The 2-deck Palladium Theatre presents solid cruise entertainment. Passengers won't find West End shows but can expect a good spread of pleasing bands and comics, song and dance revues, aimed at British tastes. The theatre hosts 2 shows nightly, at 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm, in order to accommodate the two dining times. Organized day-time activities include traditional staples like deck quoits, shuffleboard, talks about forthcoming ports and general interest topics including art. The entertainment hosts spin tunes around the Aquarius Pool from 2 pm, where things liven up during dance parties featuring a cocktail of the day. Additional amenities include Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Internet/WiFi access, laundry/self-serve laundromats.

Follows the complete list of Arcadia lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Arcadia Atrium (2-decks central open floor area and social hub)
• The Palladium Theatre (736-seats, 3-decks, featuring large scale shows by “Headliners Theatre Company”)
• Spinnaker Bar (nautically themed, opens at 3 pm)
• Intermezzo Bar (Champagne bar, specialty cocktails)
• The Rising Sun Bar (English pub); Piano Bar; The Orchid Bar; Anderson’s
• Monte Carlo Casino; Electra Disco and Nightclub; Art Gallery
• Emporium Shop; Celebrations Shop; Piccadilly Shop; Photo Gallery and Shop; The Library (with Internet computers); Card Room; Horizon (Internet computers room); The Screening Room (30-seat cinema)
• Aquarius Pool; Neptune Pool (served by Neptune Bar); 2 jacuzzis
• The Retreat (relaxation room with large wooden floor for Yoga, Tai Chi, ballroom dance classes)
• Oasis Spa and Health Club (Thalassotherapy pool, Treatment Rooms, Steam Rooms, Beauty Salon)
• Gymnasium (complimentary equipment, Fitness classes; Yoga and Pilates at surcharge)
• The Crow’s Nest Lounge (dance floor, a stage for live music; with floor-ceiling windows for panoramic views; hosts art classes, quiz games, cooking demos during the day)
• Jogging Track; Traditional deck games area (Deck Chess, Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard); Sports Court (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, cricket); Table Tennis; two Golf Net cages.

Itineraries

P&O Arcadia itinerary program is based mainly on roundtrips from homeport Southampton , including an annual World Cruise and Transatlantic crossings (to the USA and Canada, and the Caribbean) - all are roundtrips from the UK. In Europe, the ship visits ports in the Mediterranean, Baltic (Norway Fjords), British Isles, Iceland and Norway, Western Europe (mini-cruises UK to Belgium).

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the ship was paused through March 2022.

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MS Arcadia is one of P&O's adults-only liners - along with Oriana . Initially, the liner was ordered as Vista-Class vessel for Holland America Line . While still under construction, the shipowner Carnival Corporation allocated the vessel to Cunard Line (planned for operations as MS Queen Victoria ). Shortly before the launch in 2004, Carnival decided to transfer the vessel to P&O UK.

P&O Arcadia ( Fincantieri Marghera shipyard/hull number 6078) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 16ZAV40S and 12ZAV40S) generating total power output 63,36 MW.

As a result of all these pre-launch changes, Arcadia's ship design has Cunard's mast (similar to RMS Queen Mary 2 ) and a modified funnel (instead P&O UK's traditional funnel). This makes the vessel sistership to Queen Victoria , also to Coral Princess and Island Princess , and partially to Costa 's Luminosa and Deliziosa . These are Panamax vessels, meaning their dimensions allow transition through Panama Canal 's old locks.

For P&O UK, Arcadia debuted in April 2005. The ship was named by Godmother Kelly Holmes (1970-born British athlete). The vessel underwent a major drydock refit (at Lloyd Werf shipyard in Bremerhaven Germany ) in late-2008. During the refurb, it was upgraded with 34 new cabins and the stern was extensively remodeled.

Besides Arcadia, P&O ships with annual World Cruises (ex-UK roundtrips from homeport Southampton ) are Aurora and Oriana .

Arcadia World Cruise 2023

Next table shows the Arcadia ship's first post-COVID World Voyage - the 99-night/100-day "World Cruise 2023" itinerary (booking code J301) roundtrip from the UK.

Prices started from GBP 10780 (EUR 12560 / USD 14900) per person with double occupancy.

World Voyage 2023 was also offered for booking in smaller segments.

• (Jan 13) 38 days from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney Australia
• (Feb 14) 58 days from Auckland to Southampton
• (Feb 20) 23 days from Sydney to Singapore
• (Feb 20) 52 days from Sydney to Southampton
• (Feb 22) 50 days from Brisbane to Southampton
• (Mar 15) 29 days from Singapore to Southampton
• (Mar 26) 18 days from Dubai to Southampton

P&O Arcadia refurbishments review

The ship is currently scheduled for a major 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).

The list of deck plan changes after the 2017 drydock (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 boat's 2013 drydock (November-December) resulted in:

• 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 2008 drydock (at Lloyd Werft Germany, 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.

An additional 75-ton Sun Deck area was added (size 5920 ft2 / 550 m2).

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Current position of Arcadia : Southampton/England

• Time until departure 5 hrs 48 min to La Coruña/Spain (at 16:30 h local time)
• Traveled distance since Southampton: 2,477.65 nm (4,588.61 km)

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Where is the current position of arcadia presently vessel arcadia is a passenger (cruise) ship sailing under the flag of bermuda . her imo number is 9226906 and mmsi number is 310459000. main ship particulars are length of 285 m and beam of 32 m. maps show the following voyage data - present location, next port, estimated (eta) and predicted time of arrival (pta), speed, course, draught, photos, videos, local time, utc time. book a cruise, schedules, vacation, deckplans, reviews..

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The current position of ARCADIA is at North East Atlantic Ocean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of A Coruna, Spain , sailing at a speed of 12.9 knots and expected to arrive there on Apr 29, 04:45 . The vessel ARCADIA (IMO 9226906, MMSI 310459000) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2005 (19 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bermuda .

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Where Is the Cruise Ship Arcadia Now?

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The Cruise Ship Arcadia is one of the largest cruise ships in the world, and it was once a staple of the luxury cruise industry. It has been around for over 20 years, taking passengers on voyages to some of the most exotic places in the world. But where is it now?

The Arcadia was first launched in 1999 and quickly became one of the most popular cruise ships in Europe. It had a capacity for up to 2,000 passengers and boasted luxurious amenities such as a casino, spa, and multiple restaurants. The ship also had several state-of-the-art entertainment venues such as an ice skating rink, mini golf course, and even a movie theater.

In 2015, however, things began to change for the Arcadia when its owner Carnival Corporation decided to transfer it to another company called P&O Cruises Australia. This move was largely due to declining demand for luxury cruises in Europe and increasing demand in Australia’s growing cruise market.

Since then, the Arcadia has been on a number of different cruises around Australia, New Zealand, and even South East Asia. It’s become well known for its unique itineraries which include stops at some of Australia’s most beautiful locations like Cairns, Sydney Harbour, and Hamilton Island.

The Arcadia has also become popular with families thanks to its wide variety of activities available onboard including waterslides, kids clubs, and various sports courts. In addition to this, passengers can also enjoy live music performances from some of Australia’s top acts including Jessica Mauboy and Delta Goodrem.

So where is the Cruise Ship Arcadia now? Well currently it is sailing around New Zealand on its latest voyage before returning back home to Sydney later this year.

Conclusion:

The Cruise Ship Arcadia has had quite the journey over the past two decades from Europe to Australia then finally New Zealand. Currently it is sailing around New Zealand on its latest voyage before returning back home to Sydney later this year.

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Where Is P&O Cruises’ Arcadia Now?

Author: Olivia Sharpe

Published on: 21 August 2020

Updated on: 13 November 2020

P&O Cruises’ much-loved cruise ship Arcadia has been sighted moored off the coast of Suffolk not far from the pier. The cruise ship arrived off the coast of Southwold early on Wednesday 19 August and is now moored less than two miles from shore, as reported by the East Anglian Daily Times. When sailing, the

P&O Cruises’ much-loved cruise ship Arcadia has been sighted moored off the coast of Suffolk not far from the pier.

The cruise ship arrived off the coast of Southwold early on Wednesday 19 August and is now moored less than two miles from shore, as reported by the East Anglian Daily Times .

When sailing, the 938ft vessel can hold up to as many as 2,000 passengers with a crew of 866, but currently stands empty, as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has put a halt on all cruise travel since the outbreak in March.

The ship has a total of 952 cabins and facilities including a two-level Palladium Theatre, restaurants, bars and lounges.

Arcadia received a makeover in 2017 and now boasts a smartened up Aquarius Pool and Bar and new carpet and furniture throughout. Suites were given new sofa beds, lamps, throws, headboards, curtains and balcony doors.

A spokesperson for P&O Cruises UK said: “During this pause in our operations, our P&O Cruises ships are berthed in Southampton but also periodically sail to and anchor in other locations including off the coast of Suffolk.

“We are extremely grateful for the support we have received from harbours and ports during this period.

“Much in the same way as a car needs to be driven, our ships need to sail to ensure full working operation and then return to the berths for storing.

“We have essential manning on board, which is approximately 100 crew members per ship.

“The crew can, of course, use guest facilities providing they adhere to social distancing and other health protocols.”

P&O Cruises announced this month that it was once again extending its cruise cancellations until mid-November 2020 , as the UK government continues to advise against cruise ship travel (with the exception of river cruises) at this time amid coronavirus.

The cruise line did have some good news, however, as it also announced that it would be taking delivery of its new cruise ship Iona before the autumn.

Visit pocruises.com/cruise-ships/arcadia for more information on the Arcadia cruise ship.

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A P&O cruise ship is currently moored in Weymouth Bay after a number of cruises were cancelled due to a staff shortage. The Arcadia ship, which is usually based and sails from Southampton, arrived in the Dorset coast this morning and will be moored in the waters for the near future.

The 2,094-passenger ship, which was built in 2004, has two pools, spa, a range of restaurants and bars and entertainment onboard. The cruise ship has previously sailed to the Canary Islands and is due to sail to Iceland, British Isles and the Norwegian Fjords this summer.

Weymouth Bay became a resting spot for cruise ships during the coronavirus lockdown for more than a year and residents and tourists saw numerous vessels come and go over the past few weeks. The cruise ships were moored on the coast because the bay offers "secure anchorage with the prevailing weather", according to the RNLI.

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The huge ship can be seen across the seaside town to as far as Portland and has become the subject of interest by tourists and residents. A spokeswoman for P&O explained that the cruise ship was unable to operate commercial cruises due to difficulties recruiting staff members and existing staff have been moved to other P&O ships.

She added Arcadia will sail again in July. A statement reads: "Arcadia is in Weymouth Bay following the impact on airlines and the wider hospitality industry caused by Covid-19 which has resulted in disruption to crewmembers available to join our ships.

"Therefore we have moved crewmembers from Arcadia to other ships in our fleet in order to maintain the service standards of which we are very proud. Arcadia will then begin sailing once again from July 5."

The P&O vessel had resumed service at the end of March following the suspension of services due to the pandemic and the company has cancelled seven sailings between April 12 and June 23. Affected customers have been issued a refund.

Confirming the cancellation of seven cruises, P&O Cruises said: “The current and extraordinary impact of Covid-19 in the UK, in the wider hospitality, service and airline industry as a whole has resulted in a temporary disruption to crew members available to join our ships.

“As a result, P&O Cruises will be re-deploying crew from Arcadia to other ships in the fleet. This is being done in order to maintain the company’s high standards of service of which we are very proud, across the other five ships in the fleet.

“We are so sorry but as a result of this re-deployment, the following seven cruises will be cancelled: J205, J206, J207, J208, J209, J210, J211. Guests who are booked on these cruises will receive a full refund of all monies paid and a future cruise credit and on board spending money to use on a new P&O Cruises holiday to be booked before December 31, 2023.”

Warning to canoeists and paddleboarders not to approach cruise ship

Dorset Marine Policing Team said that although it might be tempting to get a closer look or a "cheeky selfie" with the vessels, there is a 50-metre exclusion zone around the ships. Even if you want to use a drone to get a closer look, there are Civil Aviation Authority guidelines in place.

A police spokesman previously said: "There are a number of cruise ships in Weymouth Bay during the coronavirus situation. We know it's very, very tempting to paddle over on SUP, kayak or other vessels for a cheeky selfie or to get the drone up to test your flying skills. Please remember that there is a 50m exclusion zone around the vessels, and be aware of other CAA instructions around use of drones fitted with cameras.

"Many of the vessels are still running and may need to move or reposition with little warning. The propulsion equipment poses a very real risk to other water users who come too close.

"Please keep at least 50m away, and if you need a selfie, get one from a distance! Enjoy the water and stay safe out there!"

The RNLI also said anyone who swims or travels towards the ships face the risk of becoming seriously injured. A spokesman said: "Having the cruise ships in Weymouth Bay is something we wouldn't have normally seen. The reason they are moored here is because the bay offers secure anchorage with the prevailing weather.

"As the cruise ships appear quite close to the shore and accessible from Weymouth seafront for a paddleboard, people will be drawn to them out of curiosity. It is important to remember that they are further out than they appear and the wind will be against you on the return trip, this could lead to difficulties in getting back to shore.

"There is also a risk of injury if you get too close to the ships, especially if they are unaware of your presence. The ships in the bay utilise a dynamic anchoring system, this involves large thrusters that work automatically if the ship starts to move from its anchored position.

"There is a risk for anyone that is too close to the vessel that they could be seriously injured. Maintaining a sensible distance from the ship where you are visible to the bridge in case any of the ship's systems have to be operated will help to reduce the risk."

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Princess Cruises' Star Princess ship delayed, 9 sailings canceled

Travelers will have to wait longer than planned to sail on Princess Cruises’ upcoming ship.

The delivery of Star Princess, which was set to debut next summer, will be pushed back by about two months. The cruise line said the delay was a “mutual” decision with shipbuilder Fincantieri.

“Following a comprehensive review of the remaining construction milestones, both parties have elected to adjust the ship's delivery date from July 29, 2025 to September 26, 2025, which will result in the cancellation of the nine inaugural sailings,” Princess said in a news release .

Guests whose cruises are impacted will be able to rebook on any Princess ship and, depending on which sailing they pick, receive future cruise and onboard credits. They will also be able to opt for a full refund of their fare instead.

“Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests,” Princess Cruises President John Padgett said in the release.

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The ship’s new inaugural itineraries will include 11 and seven-day Mediterranean cruises on Oct. 4 and 15, 2025, respectively. Those will be followed by a two-week transatlantic voyage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 22, 2025.

Those sailings will be available to book on April 30.

Star Princess will be the second in the line’s Sphere Class. Sister ship Sun Princess was also delayed ahead of its launch earlier this year, with Princess citing “additional technical work” needed at the shipyard.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].