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P&O Arcadia - 4 Night Christmas Cruise to Amsterdam (part 1)

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👁️ 31K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 51:02
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · Winter · 4 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have the worst experience with the Southampton Port Authorities but fortunately one of the smoothest check-ins ever

this is actually a solo cabin what a fantastic space for but one person

the quality of the drinks I had on board was generally very good

that's probably up there with my favorite soups anywhere on the planet

Creator's Tips & Advice

Complete your cruise card details online before arrival for a smoother check-in
Ask your cabin steward for ice daily
Book specialty dining on night one for a quieter experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sea sickness during rough seasGo to bed early if feeling unwell; you'll adapt
Finding social events as a solo travelerAttend solo meet-ups or group activities; it's easy to get involved

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for a P&O cruise?
QWhat are the solo cabin facilities like on Arcadia?
QHow is the food and dining experience on board?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks2 Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconCabin Interior3½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam3 Happy Bacon
Southampton1 Sad Bacon
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

I am SO excited to bring you this new festive series of my whole cruise on P&O Arcadia - a roundtrip from Southampton to Amsterdam. Come with me as I take you through my worst ever experience of the Southampton port authority, a fantastic, smooth check-in and embarkation, first impressions of my solo cabin and its location, a look around this mid-sized ship (aka the bars!), I test out the pool temperature on the first evening, head to Ocean Grill speciality restaurant, I join the choir, quit the choir, re-join the choir, a day at sea, a night at Sindhu Indian restaurant, sail through some rocky English Channel seas, and then some beautifully calm North seas and sunny skies, PLUS I finally get dressed up on a formal night! It was also so lovely to meet so many of you onboard, and thanks if you featured in this vlog too! Christmas has truly come to Arcadia! Part 2 is set to be even better! Please do like, subscribe and turn on notifications for my bi-weekly vlogs (Wednesdays and Saturdays) plus my Monday Night Lives at 8pm! We can follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), on X / Thread / Instagram @travelblogjamie, you can become a member of my exclusive Patreon page (patreon.com/travelblgjamie) and my website is at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #cruise #p&o #arcadia #cruiseship #christmascruise #travelblogjamie