I'VE BEEN ON ARCADIA

I have just been on Arcadia,  a 2 night Christmas cruise over to Bruges and back. What a great ship !

Arcadia

I was lucky enough to travel with all my colleagues from cruise dot and a great time was had by all, although some found the bumpy conditions a bit difficult, it didn't spoil anything.

Here we are, can you spot me?

The food was spot on, both nights the standards where pretty high, first night out I had all four courses as you do (greedy pig), I started with a spinach pastry topped off with poached egg, Butternut squash soup, for main I had the Carbonara and finished with the Raspberry Pavlova, the second night was the formal night and again the food was great, Asparagus with duck egg to start, Spinach and Stilton soup, prime fillet of Beef and a great Banana Souffle. A definite improvement on the standards of food served up on Aurora last year

The Belvedere

Best thing about the food on P and O is the cruise lines well known connections with Asia, with the roots of the company well and truly set in the region you will not find a better curry served, the Belvedere is place to be for a great curry.

Champers on arrival

My colleagues Eve, Sheilagh and Mark bravely stepped up to help with the Champers

My cabin was a BD mini suite, very spacious with a nice sitting area, fridge and dressing table, plenty of wardrobe space. The balcony had enough room for a table and chairs and two loungers, perfect for warmer climes, next time perhaps . On arrival there was a bottle of Champagne included with a nice box of chocolates. On cruises 7 days or more mini suites are served canapes each evening.

My Suite

I didn't get a chance to see the ships entertainment but I can recommend the pub, karaoke is on offer as well as regular pub quiz nights, we did have a great time!

Overall the Ship is fantastic, very contemporary