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P&O Arcadia: What I Liked and Didn't Like After Sailing This Classic Ship!

Cruise Corner with Kerrin & Luci
Cruise Corner with Kerrin & Luci
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👁️ 5K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 7:31
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Arcadia has built up a reputation for being one of ENO Cruis's most peaceful and elegant ships

One of the biggest selling points of the Arcadia is that it's adults only. No kids, no chaos, just a calm, relaxed environment

The price you see is the price you pay, which is a refreshing change from many cruise lines that tack on a service charge at the end

My biggest frustration was with the buffet restaurant. During peak times, it was just too busy

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider sailing on Arcadia in 2026 for a peaceful adults-only experience before family changes take effect
Be prepared for potential maintenance issues due to the ship's age
Use the Peninsula Club membership for extra discounts on drinks

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

maintenance issues on older shipsThese are common on older ships and handled professionally by the crew
buffet experienceTry to avoid peak times or consider alternative dining options

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs P&O Arcadia still worth sailing in 2026?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on this classic ship?
QHow does the adults-only atmosphere compare to newer mega ships?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

P&O Arcadia: The Good, The Bad & My Real Thoughts After Sailing! P&O Arcadia Ship Tour of Public Areas - https://youtu.be/NZfSR6K-OBU Thinking about booking a cruise on P&O Arcadia? In this video, I’m sharing exactly what I liked and didn’t like onboard this classic P&O Cruises ship — so you can decide whether Arcadia is still the right choice for you in 2026. From the calm atmosphere, friendly crew, smooth embarkation and genuinely enjoyable dining in the main restaurants… To the maintenance issues, buffet frustrations, and the surprising challenges we ran into during the cruise… This is a balanced, honest review based entirely on our own experience. I also talk about the changes coming in late 2026 when Arcadia will no longer operate as an adults-only ship — and why that shift personally affects whether I’d book her again in the future. 🎥 In this video you’ll hear about: ✔ What I genuinely enjoyed onboard P&O Arcadia ✔ Things I thought were just “okay” ✔ What didn’t work for me on this cruise ✔ Maintenance issues including lift failures and cabin plumbing ✔ The buffet experience during our sailing ✔ The atmosphere, service and overall vibe onboard ✔ Whether Arcadia still offers good value for money ✔ Who this ship will appeal to — and who it won’t ✔ My final verdict based on real onboard experience If you’re researching P&O Arcadia, planning a future cruise, or simply curious about what this ship is really like, this video gives you the insight you won’t find in brochures. If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing as it helps us and its free. Thank You https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseCornerLuci?sub_confirmation=1 ***************************************************************** V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : P&O Arvia Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpaUw5mmJ3c&list=PLml1ms0gvCXoTbr2uciE9pSQjXmCT4WiF Sky Princess Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBk5jF28GKo&list=PLml1ms0gvCXrm74sUrRy6dkAXvcIR1M3m MSC Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW5NT8xPw5Y&list=PLml1ms0gvCXrTqsYmMMWnXDq_aBV82VIQ Thank you so much for watching and supporting us, as a new channel it means a lot. Fair winds and smooth sailings. Best wishes Kerrin & Luci x #POArcadia #POCruises #ArcadiaReview #CruiseReview #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #CruiseHoliday #TravelVlog #Cruising Links to other information about P&O opening up bookings to families:- https://sailawaymagazine.com/po-cruises-sparks-fury-after-opening-adult-only-ships-to-kids/ https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25531766.p-o-cruises-refund-passengers-aurora-arcadia/ https://www.cruisetradenews.com/po-cruises-opens-up-arcadia-and-aurora-to-all-ages/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CArcadia%20and%20Aurora%20will%20continue,Mediterranean%20Discovery%20in%20August%202027.