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Eastern Mediterranean Discovery Cruise - J518

Ship: Arcadia   
Departure: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Nights: 19 nights
Departs: Southampton
Returns: Southampton
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Duration
19
Nights
Days at Sea
11
Sea Days
Ports
8
Ports
Countries Visted
7
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Eastern Mediterranean Discovery Cruise - J518

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Southampton, Great Britain Embark 4:30 PM
    View of Southampton, Great Britain

    Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Read more about Southampton, Great Britain

    2 Thursday, October 30, 2025 At Sea
    3 Friday, October 31, 2025 At Sea
    4 Saturday, November 1, 2025 At Sea
    5 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Tangier, Morocco 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Tangier, Morocco

    More than any other city, the likeable, lively and cosmopolitan city of Tangier has become Morocco’s face to the world. With a long history dating back to the Phoenicians, and a rich culture - an interesting mix of African and European influences - to explore, Tangier is a fascinating port of call. Of historical interest is the Medina, the old walled city that is home to alleyways filled with tea houses and shops selling trinkets. Read more about Tangier, Morocco

    6 Monday, November 3, 2025 At Sea
    7 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 At Sea
    8 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Palermo, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Palermo, Italy

    The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. Read more about Palermo, Italy

    9 Thursday, November 6, 2025 At Sea
    10 Friday, November 7, 2025 Athens, Greece 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    11 Saturday, November 8, 2025 Kusadasi, Turkey 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey

    12 Sunday, November 9, 2025 Heraklion, Crete, Greece 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region, and the economic centre of this Greek Island. It is a town with modern buildings, but it is probably the surrounding area of amazing beaches, delightful villages, and impressive gorges that accord it its popularity. Heraklion is home to some of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Read more about Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    13 Monday, November 10, 2025 At Sea
    14 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Valletta, Malta 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Valletta, Malta

    Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta

    15 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 At Sea
    16 Thursday, November 13, 2025 At Sea
    17 Friday, November 14, 2025 Cadiz, Spain 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Cadiz, Spain

    Cadiz is a city and port in SW Spain. It is the capital of Cadiz Province, an autonomous community of Andalusia. Due to its small size one is never more than a few blocks from the sea, and this engenders a safe, relaxed, and easy-going atmosphere. Read more about Cadiz, Spain

    18 Saturday, November 15, 2025 At Sea
    19 Sunday, November 16, 2025 At Sea
    20 Monday, November 17, 2025 Southampton, Great Britain 6:30 AM Disembark
    View of Southampton, Great Britain

    Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Read more about Southampton, Great Britain

  • Ship

    Arcadia Overview

    Arcadia

    4.2
    (from 16 verified customers)

    The mid-sized ship Arcadia entered service in 2005 and was last refitted in 2018. At 82,972 GT she carries 2094 passengers. This child-free vessel (no under-18's) is best suited to singles and couples, with entertainment geared to British tastes, in an informal setting and with plenty of open-plan public rooms.

  • Cabins

    Arcadia Cabins

    Mini Suite

    Mini Suite

    Mini Suite on the Arcadia Mini Suite on the Arcadia

    Cabin Types

    B4, B2, B1, CE, CB, CA

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Description: Shower, Bath, Balcony.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Arcadia Balcony on the Arcadia

    Cabin Types

    EF, EE, ED, EC, EB, EA, QF

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed bull;Bathroom with small bath, shower and WC bull;Wardrobes and drawer space bull;Two seater sofa and table bull;Vanity unit/writing desk bull;TV and radio bull;Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator bull;Tea/coffee making facilities bull;Direct dial telephone bull;Balcony with two chairs and small table bull;Fully air-conditioned. Features: Mineral water on arrival, Luxurious pamper pack. Size:Approx254 square feet (including balcony)

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Arcadia Oceanview on the Arcadia

    Cabin Types

    LF, LE, LC, LB, NC, NB

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Arcadia Inside on the Arcadia

    Cabin Types

    OC, OB, OA, PF, PE, PD, PB, PA, SC

    Average Cabin Size – 15.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed bull;Bathroom with small bath or shower and WC bull;Wardrobes and drawer space bull;Table bull;Vanity/writing desk bull;TV and radio bull;Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator bull;Tea/coffee making facilities bull;Direct dial telephone bull;Large picture mirror bull;Fully air-conditioned

  • Deck Plans

    Arcadia Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Cabin has one additional bed
    • Cabin has two additional beds
    • Cabins with inter-connecting doors
    • Cabins with shower only
    • Balconies visible from above and/or neighbouring balconies
    • Balconies overlooked by glass lifts
    • Steel fronted balcony
    • All adapted cabins have a shower only, with the exception of Suites/Mini-suites which have standard bath and separate shower.

Cabin Availability

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Balcony at the Arcadia

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Mini Suite at the Arcadia

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  • Eastern Mediterranean Discovery Cruise - J518

    Cruiseline: P&O Cruises UK Ship: Arcadia Departure: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Nights: 19 nights Departs: Southampton Returns: Southampton

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