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Arcadia
31 Night World Cruise 2013
Southampton to Valparaiso
J301-JBE

Ship: Arcadia
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  05 January 2013
Duration: 31 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Tenerife, Recife, Rio De Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Chacabuco, Puerto Montt, Valparaiso
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : Santiago

Itinerary

Date Destination

Schedule

05/01/2013 Southampton EMBARK
09/01/2013 Tenerife FULL DAY
15/01/2013 Recife FULL DAY
18/01/2013 Rio de Janeiro FULL DAY & EVENING
21/01/2013 Montevideo FULL DAY
22/01/2013 Buenos Aires FULL DAY & EVENING
23/01/2013 Buenos Aires FULL DAY
25/01/2013 Puerto Madryn FULL DAY
27/01/2013 Port Stanley FULL DAY
28/01/2013 Cape Horn AT SEA
29/01/2013 Ushuaia FULL DAY
30/01/2013 Punta Arenas FULL DAY
31/01/2013 Amalia Glacier AT SEA
01/02/2013 PIO X Glacier AT SEA
02/02/2013 Chacabuco FULL DAY
03/02/2013 Puerto Montt FULL DAY
05/02/2013 Valpraiso DISEMBARK

* 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

Recife

Formerly known as Pernambuco, Recife was renamed for the great coral reef that lies off its shores. Due to its numerous waterways and countless bridges, it has also been dubbed the "Venice of Brazil" by visitors and locals alike.

Country - Brazil
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Real (BRL)

Places of Interest
Olinda, Boa Viagem, Baroque Churches

Rio De Janeiro

There can be few more stunning sights than arriving in Brazil’s unofficial capital by sea. Take a people-watching stroll along the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Ride a cable car high above the city and take in the twin landmarks of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado with its giant statue of Christ the Redeemer. Then seek out unique gifts with a difference as you shop the city streets that seem to ring with the rhythm of a samba.

Country - Brazil
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Real (BRL)

Places of Interest
Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema

Montevideo

Founded by the Spanish in 1720, the heart of Uruguay’s capital is home to some fine colonial architecture with beautiful 19th century houses and squares. Along the Rambla, the waterfront drive that stretches for 12 miles, you’ll discover sun-kissed beaches and sculpture-filled parks. Let yourself be tempted by several casinos, or stylish boutiques where suedes and amethysts are hard to resist.

Country - Uruguay
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Uyuguyan Peso (UYU)

Places of Interest
Estancia La Rabida, Establecimiento Juanico, Plaza Independencia

Buenos Aires

This sophisticated Argentine jewel is the most European of South American capitals. Boulevards here are broader even than those in Paris. Nightlife beats to the pulse of the tango and bossa nova. Glamorous boutiques invite those looking for that special gift (leather is especially good value), while restaurants sizzle to the sound of succulent steaks.

Country - Argentina
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS)

Places of Interest
Palermo Viejo District, Teatro Colon, La Boca

Puerto Madryn

This remarkable port nestled in the Golfo Nuevo is a wonderland of wildlife. See colonies of penguin, herds of sea lions and magnificent elephant seals. Look for Orcas in the nearby waters. Shop, visit the seaside villages or head inland to the vast plains of Patagonia.

Country - Argentina
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS)

Places of Interest
Paleontology Museum, Punta Tombo Nature Reserve

Cape Horn

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Chilean Peso  (CLP)

Places of Interest

Ushuaia

Known as the world’s southernmost city and once home to a penal colony, Ushuaia is also our gateway to the magnificent Tierra del Fuego National Park. Named after the Yahgan Indians who lit fires in the region, this unspoilt wilderness of forests, lakes, rivers and glaciers is bristling with wildlife.

Country - Argentina  
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 9kms
Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS)

Places of Interest
Museo Maritimo, Estancia Haberton, Presidio

Punta Arenas



Country - French Polynesia
Distance from port to City - kms
Distance to Airport - kms
Currency - CFP Franc (XPF)

Places of Interest

Chacabuco

The Aysen region of Chile is wild and beautiful, with cliffs that drop into immense river valleys, numerous waterfalls and ravines that open into vast valleys alongside the Andes, which forms a natural barrier. Chacabuco is a popular entry port to this region. Lying at the eastern end of a narrow fjord, it is the main shipping port for the area and also serves as a popular jumping-off point into Western Patagonia.

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport -
Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP)

Places of Interest
Aiken del Sur Private Park, Island of the Deer, Rio Simpson National Reserve

Puerto Montt

Chalet-style houses with ornate balconies will make you double-take this morning. Founded by German settlers in the mid 19th Century, Chile’s gateway to its spectacular lake district has a distinctly Alpine feel about it. From here, you’ve the chance to take in the best views of the region’s waterfalls, rivers and lakes, as well as Mt. Osorno with its snowcapped peak. Other highlights include the emerald green waters of Lake Todos Los Santos, more commonly known as Lake Esmeralda and described by Theodore Roosevelt as the most beautiful lake he had ever seen.

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP)

Places of Interest
Lake Todos Los Santos, Puerto Varas, Petrohue River

Valparaiso

Set around a magnificent harbor and against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, Valparaiso is the capital of the Valparaiso Region, Chile’s principal port, and a delightful city to explore. Stroll its cobbled streets and quiet plazas, or head to Muelle Prat, a lively market. Just an hour inland is Santiago de Chile, founded in 1541 by the Conquistadors, and an impressive city of Spanish Colonial styles and old world, European architecture.

Santiago is the economic and cultural hub of the country, occupying a spectacular basin at the foot of the highest peaks of the Andes. Linger on leafy squares, visit the Palacio de la Moneda, see the pre-Colombian art museum and soak up the colorful street life of lively markets or the more sophisticated districts of Providencia and Las Condes.

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 95kms
Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP)

Places of Interest
Cerro Polanco Funicular, Vina Del Mar, Concha y Toro Winery

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Cruise line info

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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