Arcadia Refurbishment
December 12, 2008 by admin ·
P&O Cruises Arcadia is currently in Bremerhaven, Germany undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. She arrived at Lloydwerft shipyard on 26th November 2008 and is scheduled to return to Southampton on 20th December 2008.
The refurbishment will see a total of 34 new staterooms added with private balconies as well as a new bar and 30-seat boutique cinema. The photo gallery is to be revamped providing more space and privacy for guests onboard. To complete the refurbishment new carpets, furnishings and upholstery is to be added in many areas of the ship including the Spinnaker Bar, Neptune Pool and passenger cabins.
P&O Cruises Arcadia will depart Southampton on 20th December on a 16 night Mediterranean cruise before embarking on her maiden 101 night Grand Voyage just weeks after her completed refurbishment.
P&O Cruises World Voyage 2010
December 6, 2008 by admin ·
P&O Cruises are offering a fantastic 94 night world voyage on board Arcadia. You will depart from Southampton on 10th January 2010 and be at sea until arriving back in the UK on April 15th.
The world cruise will take in many different sights from around the world. You will be able to sample local cuisine and culture in every port you stop at and there are shore excursions available at every port. You will spend 2 full days sampling Sydney and Hong Kong and 1 full day at most of the other ports of call.
2010 Sees Azura Launch
December 4, 2008 by admin ·
P&O Cruises’ newest superliner is set to launch in 2010. Azura is set to have some of the newest innovations including an Indian fine dining restaurants, 18 single staterooms, two large suites for extended families or groups, 900 staterooms with private balconies, a number of spa staterooms and exclusive access to the Oasis Spa.
A new select dining restaurants and wine bar concept is to be added with the help of TV wine expert Olly Smith. Other highlights that guests will find onboard Azura include an open air cinema, personal waiter service, a classic London pub, a show lounge and a dance floor.
When it comes to family entertainment Azura offers a Wii room which enables families to enjoy a variety of games on the Nintendo Wii.
P&O Cruises the Mediterranean
December 3, 2008 by admin ·
If you are looking for a beautiful trip around the Mediterranean then P&O Cruises are offering a lovely 17 night trip in September 09. You will depart Southampton on 13th Sept aboard Oriana before traveling down the Western coast of Portugal and Spain you will dock in Malaga.
You will then spend time exploring the wonders of cities in Spain, Croatia, Italy and Greece as you travel the Med. You will spend 2 full days in Venice where you will experience this beautiful city and get the opportunity to sample local culture and cuisine.
Pacific Sun Rescues Four
December 2, 2008 by admin ·
A P&O Australia ship has rescued four yachtsmen who run aground on a reef on in the Coral Sea. Crew from Pacific Sun came to the sailors rescue by launching a lifeboat to help the stranded quartet.
Pacific Sun was carrying almost 2,000 passengers at the time of the rescue en route to Brisbane. The rescue took just over an hour and all parties were pronounced fit and well after having been checked over by a doctor.
