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Arcadia
20 Night Black Sea
Southampton Return J212

Ship: Arcadia
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  30 August 2012
Duration: 20 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Cadiz, Athens, Piraeus, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Yalta, Odessa, Palma, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
30/08/2012 Southampton - -
02/09/2012 Cadiz - -
06/09/2012 Athens (Piraeus) - -
07/09/2012 Ephesus (Kusadasi) - -
08/09/2012 Istanbul - -
09/09/2012 Istanbul - -
10/09/2012 Yalta - -
11/09/2012 Odessa - -
15/09/2012 Palma - -
19/09/2012 Southampton - -

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Athens

You reach the bustling port of Piraeus, just a hop away from the ‘Mother of Civilisation’, peerless Athens. Redolent with mythology, what better place could there be to start the day than with a visit to the Acropolis? Now in ruins, the grandeur of this magnificent city is still breathtaking. You may also view the dramatic landscape of Attica at Cape Sounion.

Country - Athens
Distance from port to City - 11kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Acropolis, Hill of the Muses, Hadrian's Arch

Piraeus

Piraeus is located to the south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture and belongs to the Athens urban area. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens and it was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains one of the busiest shipping and industrial centres of the Mediterranean.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.

Kusadasi

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus, now known as Kusadasi. Marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or, journey to three monumental cities of antiquity – Priene, Miletus and Didyma, renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 75kms
Currency - Turkish Liyra (YTL)

Places of Interest
Ephesus, St John's Basilica, The Bazaar

Istanbul

With its skyline aglow with the glimmer of domes and minarets, arriving in Istanbul is an unforgettable experience. The labyrinth of streets. Bustling bazaars. The serenity of the surrounding waters. This city offers one intriguing adventure after another. Explore Istanbul’s most famous monuments, from the Hippodrome to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the old city walls. Its sheer size, wealth and beauty await you.

Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Turkish Lira (YTL)

Places of Interest
Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque

Yalta

Center of the Ukraine Riviera, Yalta is the home of Livadia Palace, where Churchhill, Roosevelt and Stalin decided the future of Europe in 1945; and the Swallow's Nest, a fairy tale castle all in white.

Country - Ukraine
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 90kms
Currency - Hryvnia (UAH)

Places of Interest
Livadia Palace, Roosevelt St, Nikita Botanical Garden

Odessa

"Pearl of the Black Sea." From the seafront, it is 192 monumental Potemkin Steps to bustling Primorsky Boulevard. Your reward: museums, shops, and delightful open-air cafes with views of the Gulf of Odessa.

Country - Ukraine
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 27kms
Currency - Hryvnia (UAH)

Places of Interest
Old Town, Opera House

Palma

Mallorca is the Balearic Island's -- largest land mass and a sun worshipper's paradise. Its capital city of Palma boasts dramatic Gothic architecture, charming hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 9kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, Castell de Bellver, Pueblo Espanol

 

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P & O Europe & World Voyages

P & O Europe & World Voyages

Holiday with P&O Cruises and you can choose an experience to suit you. Today’s holidays are all about choice and diversity. Which is why we offer three different styles of cruise experience across our fleet. This enables you to tailor your holiday to your lifestyle and wishes in terms of dining, ambience, entertainment and much more.

Choose a Contemporary & Innovative experience on board either Arcadia or Oceana and you will enjoy a thoroughly modern and flexible holiday. Aurora and Oriana offer an Original & Authentic cruise experience that combines a sense of history and refinement with every modern facility you could wish for. Artemis, the smallest ship in the fleet, offers a more Traditional & Intimate experience and is ideal if the romance and sense of camaraderie of a smaller ship is of particular appeal.

 

Ship info

Arcadia

Striking in design, and completed in April 2005, child-free Arcadia is the newest addition to the fleet. Constructed in Fincantieri shipyard, just outside Venice, she was built in a period of just twenty months.

Offering a contemporary cruise experience, her modern flair and signature features set her apart. Choice is her watchword and everywhere you go you will find evidence of her unique style and innovation.


Dining

  • Arcadian Rhodes
  • The Belvedere Food Court
  • Caffe Vivo
  • Meridian Restaurant
  • Neptune Grill
  • The Orchid Restaurant
Entertainment

  • The Piano Bar
  • Aquarius Bar
  • Electra
  • Intermezzo
  • The Crow's Nest
  • Neptune's Bar
  • The Orchid Bar
  • The Rising Sun
  • The Globe
  • The Palladium
  • Monte Carlo Casino
Onboard Activities

  • Cyb@Centre Internet
  • Oasis Spa
  • Aquarius Pool
  • Gym
  • The Retreat
  • Sports Court
  • Library
  • The Viceroy Room
  • Art Gallery

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  83,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   April 2005
Registry   Bermuda
Former Name   None
Length   285 metres
Beam   32.2 metres
Draft   8 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (34,000kW)/2 Pods
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   22
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1952
Crew   880
Nationality of Officers   International
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   976
Total Inside cabins   324
Total Outside cabins   674
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   677
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   30
Passenger Decks   11
Cabin Electricity
  110v and 220v
Elevators   14
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   British Pound

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