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Is Arcadia REALLY the WORST P&O Cruise Ship? We Spent 5 Nights Finding Out!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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👁️ 20K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 43:15
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europe · Spring · 5 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The service has been excellent. Now, you know, if you've watched our other vlogs, we weren't impressed with the service on.

We had a cracking meal in the main dining room last night.

The actual experience in Sing has been fabulous. Fabulous. The main meals um were fantastic. The starters were fantastic.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a table at Sindu specialty restaurant on embarkation day for a great experience.
If you want a leisurely dinner, note that service in the main dining room can be fast.
Consider the drinks package if you plan to drink heavily, but calculate based on overnight ports.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship being ranked worst in P&O fleetFirst impressions are positive; the ship feels homely and familiar.
Cabin noiseAvoid cabins on deck one near the globe if sensitive to noise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Arcadia really the worst P&O cruise ship?
QWhat is the food and service like on Arcadia?
QWhat are the facilities and entertainment like on Arcadia?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconDrink Package1 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Sad BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antwerp2½ Happy Bacon
Bruge
Rotterdam
Top: Train to Antwerp
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

#pandocruises #arcadia #cruiseship There are so many articles and post saying that P&O Arcadia is one of the worst ships in the P&O fleet. We spent 5 nights on board P&O Arcadia, to find out if this is true!. In part 1 of our 5 day P&O Arcadia vlog series, we embark Arcadia in Southampton, show you what we get up to on embarkation day and the following sea day, discuss facilities, entertainment and food, and sadly have an issue with our cabin! We also let you know if we think, so far if this is the worst ship in the P&O fleet! We cruised to Rotterdam and Zebrugge on P&O Arcadia in May 2026 - Our cruise cost £679 per person, cruise only fare. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛴️ Join us on one of our GROUP CRUISES - Find all the information how to here - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/group-cruise/ 🌟 MEMBERSHIP - Plus, if you want to support our journey and unlock special perks, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel Your support is very much appreciated! 🌟⛴️ 🌎 WEBSITE - Visit our website Paul and Carole Love to Travel - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com for more cruise and travel inspiration 🗺️✈️ 📧 NEWSLETTER - Sign up for our Newsletter here for all our news and group cruises information - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/ 🌊 CRUISE BOOKING - Our recommended travel agent is Dan Hammond of GoCruise&Travel. We have been using Dan since 2021 and he has always looked after us very well. Whether you're craving a Caribbean cruise getaway or a land based Mediterranean escape, Dan has you covered. Contact him today via email at dan@gocruise.uk.com or give him a call at 01622 891895 to start planning your perfect trip. If you prefer, simply complete our booking form for a no-obligation quote: https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/bookings/ ⚓ 🌍 CRUISE MAPS - We are loving our Cruise Maps and if you would like to receive 10% off your order - use our affiliate paulandcarole link here - https://thecruisemaps.com/products/cruise-map?dt_id=2085122 🎥 SOCIAL MEDIA - Don't miss a moment of the action! Hit that subscribe button (it's free!) to stay updated when our new vlogs and videos are published. And for even more exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @paulandcarolelovetotravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@paulandcarole?_t=8kV3CjIInSa&_r=1 X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/paulandcarole. 🛜 ONLINE SAFETY - Stay safe on line by using a VPN. We use Surfshark - Find out more here - https://links.surfsharkbiz.com/u/click?_t=c7117ac13602475283b7d8224bf8726f&_m=be3004b90c5f4661b78099b19fc49cae&_e=xtzHA-2i95JbQEUlnHHmzb36O4rZcRNxguPued6a6ayFT5Oxp7cxzYhvlfHQK-lbAXybvvSRKWsuc4kSL-WonBRc1kQoGtsJ-JqAiti-aci0-9mg8TfFCpDonMo2-W7VITJVrupOmbp926k1tn9jmWSjASmhygkW50nkqNaXDMmJjUs-sEZbZ21bJltSb2inGef5rg-5e49NdHsw3e1MMyVqXsOPb1mbMXh5jQbMh5LT-x2MT4LpBxCILUt34qEr3-tpt1DwYx1XSRxBk9HT2Q%3D%3D 🚢⚓ SHOP - You can also support us through our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/paulandcarole 🎒✨ SUPPORT - If you enjoy what we do, subscribe, like, and share with your family and friends! 🌊⛵