A number of ships have been named Arcadia, including: Arcadia is operated by P&O Cruises. Arcadia entered service in 2005. Arcadia is a Vista-class cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Arcadia with other P&O Cruises ships before booking.
Arcadia Cruise Ship Guide
P&O Cruises · Vista-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
Arcadia at a glanceP&O CruisesVistaSeaDays guide
Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- P&O Cruises
- Ship class
- Vista
- Entered service
- 2005
- Gross tonnage
- 84,342 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 2,090 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 866
- Length
- 290 m
- Beam
- 32 m
What makes this ship notable
A number of ships have been named Arcadia, including: Arcadia is operated by P&O Cruises. Arcadia is a P&O Cruises ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- Arcadia is a Vista-class cruise ship in the P&O Cruises fleet.
- Entered service in 2005.
- Lower-berth capacity about 2,090 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use Arcadia’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by P&O Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Arcadia in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Arcadia?
Arcadia is operated by P&O Cruises.
When did Arcadia enter service?
Arcadia entered service in 2005.
What class is Arcadia?
Arcadia is a Vista-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Arcadia carry?
Catalog capacity is 2,090 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Arcadia?
Verified catalog specs list Arcadia at 84,342 GT, 290 m long, 32 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Arcadia?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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