What Surprised Me Most About My First Day on P&O Arcadia!
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Honestly, it was just as smooth as my recent Princess Cruis's embocation.
The food, it's actually better than on Avia.
I was pleasantly surprised. The cabin felt roomy.
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Join me as I board P&O Arcadia which is an adults only ship for a 16-day Baltic cruise, sailing from Southampton in 2025. In this video, I’ll take you step by step through embarkation day at Mayflower Terminal, including how easy it really was, what lunch options are available, and a full look at our inside cabin — C197, located aft on Canada Deck (Deck 6). This was my first time sailing on P&O Arcadia, and this embarkation day surprised me in the best possible way. You’ll find out: • What to expect when you arrive at the cruise terminal • How long embarkation really takes • Buffet lunch options on day one • What it’s like staying in an inside cabin on Arcadia • Why I chose an inside room for this itinerary • Must-know tips for Wi-Fi, luggage, apps and plug sockets • My honest first impressions of Arcadia’s food, atmosphere, and vibe 📦 Luggage arrived quicker than expected 📶 Wi-Fi tested and reviewed (including FaceTime!) 🍽 Dining room review + buffet vs Princess tip 🎭 Evening show at the Palladium Theatre 🌊 Southampton sailaway experience 📌 Up next: Full Arcadia Ship Tour — every deck, every venue 🛎️ Subscribe to follow the full Arcadia series https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 👀 Enjoyed this? Watch these next: 🚢 P&O Britannia Honest Review – My Full Cruise Experience hhttps://youtu.be/4yAaf2JjapE 🛳️ Regal Princess Embarkation Day – First Impressions https://youtu.be/0fg7sv679MY #POArcadia #CruiseEmbarkationDay #POCruises2025 #ArcadiaCruise #CruiseTips #BalticCruise2025 #ArcadiaShipTour Chapters 00:00 - Boarding P&O Arcadia – Southampton Mayflower Terminal 01:53 - Mustering, Lunch & Getting Settled 02:54 - Inside Cabin C197 – What’s It Really Like? 04:56 - Getting Online – Wi-Fi, Apps & Connection Tips 05:28 - Exploring Arcadia – First Walk around 06:51 - Sailaway from Southampton – A Classic Cruise Moment 07:43 - Freedom Dining & Evening Entertainment 08:21 - Final Thoughts – Does P&O Arcadia Impress?