It docked at the Transatlantic Pier at 9:00 a.m. today from Southampton (United Kingdom) and at approximately 5:00 p.m., it will set course for Porto (Portugal).
During its stay in our city, it brought on board a total of 1,997 passengers of 15 different nationalities, mostly British (1,957 pax.), in addition to 867 crew members.
It is the third largest of the seven ships currently in service for P&O Cruises.
The Port of Vigo received the stop of the “Arcadia” yesterday, which brought on board nearly 3,000 people, including passengers and crew.
It arrived at 09.00 hours from Southampton (United Kingdom) and at approximately 17.00 hours, it set course for Porto (Portugal).
During its stay in our city, the “Arcadia” brought on board a total of 1,997 passengers of 15 different nationalities, mostly British (1,957 pax.), in addition to 867 crew members.
The “Arcadia” belongs to the shipping company P&O Cruises, which brought more than 86,000 passengers to Vigo in 2015 in a total of 30 calls, compared to the nearly 13,000 passengers registered this year in the 6 calls made by the ships of this maritime company, thus quintupling its presence in the Vigo docks for the next season.
The “Arcadia” is a Vista-class cruise ship, built by Fincantieri at its shipyards in Marghera, Italy. It is the third largest of the seven ships currently in service with P&O Cruises.
The ship officially entered service for the company in April 2005 and was christened by British athlete Kelly Holmes, Olympic champion in the 800 and 1,500 meters at the 2004 Athens Games.
It was originally intended to be a Vista-class ship for Holland America Line, but in 2003 Carnival Corporation transferred it to Cunard Line to become the Queen Victoria. Shortly before its launch, the decision was made to transfer the ship to P&O Cruises. Following refurbishment at Lloyd Werft's shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany, in December 2008, 34 cabins were added, along with similar modifications to the aft superstructure.
British atmosphere
The “Arcadia” offers excellent comfort thanks to its spacious corridors and accessible design. With a capacity for 2,388 passengers and 880 crew members within its 285-meter length and 33-meter beam, P&O Cruises ships are characterized by their British ambiance. Virtually 100% of the passengers sailing with this company are English, Scottish, Irish, and so on
On board, passengers will find a variety of bars and lounges conveniently located throughout the ship, as well as two swimming pools, one with a retractable roof. Passengers can also choose from 26 different cabin types, including suites, mini-suites, and outside cabins with private balconies.
After dinner, you can enjoy British and/or Australian comedy or a Broadway-style musical in the small cabaret lounge, "The Palladium." There are also other places for fun, entertainment, or relaxation. The onboard Ocean Spa offers everything you need for a relaxing and stress-free stay. It features two main restaurants, in addition to the buffet and the pizzeria-grill: "Arcadian Rhodes" and "Orchid Restaurant.".
