Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde, Namibia

22 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Arcadia

Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Lisbon, Funchal (Madeira), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, St Vincent (Cape Verde), Praia da Vitoria, Azores, Takoradi, Walvis Bay (Namibia), ending in Cape Town (South Africa).
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22 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Arcadia

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Southampton
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 Lisbon
Day 5 at sea
Day 6 Funchal (Madeira)
Day 7 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Day 8-9 at sea
Day 10 St Vincent (Cape Verde)
Day 11 Praia da Vitoria, Azores
Day 12-13-14 at sea
Day 15 Takoradi
Day 16-17-18-19 at sea
Day 20 Walvis Bay (Namibia)
Day 21-22 at sea
Day 23 Cape Town (South Africa)
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Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde, Namibia

22 nights Cruise on Arcadia. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Lisbon, Funchal (Madeira), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, St Vincent (Cape Verde), Praia da Vitoria, Azores, Takoradi, Walvis Bay (Namibia), ending in Cape Town (South Africa).

Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde, Namibia Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises
Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde, Namibia Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises

Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts. There are several substantial museums one can visit in the city. In addition, the mosaic Portuguese Pavement was born in Lisbon, in the mid-1800s. The art has since spread to the rest of the Portuguese Speaking world. The city remains one of the most expansive examples of the technique, nearly all walkways and even many streets being created and maintained in this style.

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Funchal (Madeira)

The city´s name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping center during the 15th-17th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. It is a modern, cosmopolitan, rejuvenated city, well known for its many top class restaurants, stunning new 4 & 5 star hotels and warm climate all year round. The city itself is nestled in a great natural amphitheatre, facing the blue Atlantic with a backdrop of dramatic mountains. It is located in the stunning south of Madeira, on it’s sunniest coast amidst banana plantations and wonderful gardens. Funchal has also for many years been one of the Atlantic Cruise-ship’s main ports of call, with the Liner harbour right in the middle of the town. Once ashore, the cafés, restaurants and history that mark this famed capital are just a stroll away. Tourists in Funchal can also enjoy activities such as diving in the crystal-clear waters, surfing the waves, taking day excursions along the coast and through the eucalyptus smelling mountain woods.

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.

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St Vincent (Cape Verde)

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Praia da Vitoria, Azores

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Takoradi

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Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Walvis Bay meaning "Whale Bay" is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also drew large numbers of whales, attracting whalers and fishing vessels. The harbour's value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope. The town is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Kuiseb River delta and lies at the end of the TransNamib Railway to Windhoek, and on the B2 road. Walvis Bay, with its large bay and sand dunes, is the tourism activity centre of Namibia. Other attractions include the artificial Bird Island, centre of a guano collection industry, the Dune 7 sand dune, salt works, birdlife and a museum. Kuisebmund Stadium, home to two clubs in the Namibia Premier League, is also located in the city and the beach resort of Langstrand lies just a few kilometres north. The Walvis Bay Export Processing Zone is an important facet of the local

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Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

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The ship: Arcadia

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The exclusive for adults mid-sized ship Arcadia, combines the chic with the classic and offers a wonderful blend of features tailored to relaxation and pampering. With one main restaurant with two tiers, a grill restaurant from Marco Pierre White and Atul Kochhar's East in addition to an expansive spa with thermal suite and hydro-therapy pool, art gallery, a three-tiered theatre and a boutique cinema, she adoffers more than a hint of extravagance.

Arcadia offers a relaxed pace, stylish surroundings and more than a hint of extravagance. Arcadia's signature features such as her exterior glass-fronted lifts and expansive art collection, featuring no less than 3,000 works of art, create a sophisticated air. Foodies will be in their element on this ship, for in addition to the two-tier Meridian Restaurant and Neptune Grill, Arcadia also features Marco Pierre White's Ocean Grill restaurant, plus Atul Kochhar's East restaurant. Pamper yourself in Arcadia's expansive spa which includes a large hydrotherapy pool and a thermal suite complete with fragrant aromatic showers Arcadia has completed a period of improvement during November and December 2013. Highlights now include 24 new cabins, including six single cabins. The Globe lounge has become a new late-night dancing venue, Atul Kochhar's East restaurant has replaced the Orchid restaurant; and The Crow's Nest has received a complete makeover, including a feature bar. And all cabins have been treated to new carpets, curtains and widescreen TVs.

Year renovated 2013
Beam 32 m.
Length 285 m.
Tonnage 83,781 tn.
Occupancy 2,016
Crew 866
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 42:1
Number of decks 11
Number of staterooms 1032
Number of interior staterooms 342
Number of staterooms with balcony 576
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What's included onboard?

Service Charges Included. Tipping isn't required on board - good service, good value and good times are all part and parcel of your P&O Cruises holiday.

Lunch and dinner in their main restaurants 

Cabin accommodation, TV, radio, hairdryer, refrigerator and more.  

Fully equipped gym, sauna and steam rooms, where available

A choice of swimming pools and whirlpool spas

Full use of the sports court for football, deck tennis, basketball and more

Entertainment day and night

Afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and pastries

Meals and snacks in the buffet restaurants, daytime grills and pizzerias

What's not included?

Medical care

Local taxes(some destinations may impose local taxes).

Telephone calls, faxes, internet access (where applicable), emails and selected services through your Interactive TV

Select Dining restaurants (a cover charge applies)

Purchases in the on board shops

A range of health and beauty treatments and facilities

Shore excursions

Drinks in your cabin.

Coffee and drinks in the bars and restaurants

Your benefits & more

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  • ONBOARD CREDIT*

    Free Onboard Credit amount will be indicated with the final Cruise price. Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on-board shops, bars, photo gallery, and on restaurants, spa and shore excursions booked on board. Applicable to Selected fares and cruises. Offer is not applicable to Early Saver or other promotional prices and cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. On many cruises you may select Free Coach Transfers to/from airport or Free Parking instead of Free Onboard Credit

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  • Extra Onboard Credit!

    Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive extra on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on-board shops, bars, photo and art galleries, and on restaurants, spa, internet packages and shore experiences booked on board. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins on cruises under 7 nights. The amount varies by cabin, cruise duration and date. Applicable to the first two guests in a cabin only on new Select Price bookings made by 9 December 2024 on selected cabin grades on applicable departures 7 September 2024 to 31 October 2026 and is additional to the P&O Cruises Select Price benefit of on-board spending money/car parking/return coach travel (choice of benefit dependent on cruise type, duration and time of booking; car parking is subject to availability).

    On-board spending money can only be spent whilst on board. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins on cruises under 7 nights, Inside cabins on World Cruises, Classic Southern Hemisphere Journeys and Exotic fly-cruises, Early Savers or other promotional prices. It cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative

  • Parking option

    If you choose the Select fare with Parking included, your booking includes complimentary car parking in Southampton. In order to secure your space please contact Cruise & Passenger Services Ltd on 0345 071 3939 or via www.cruiseparking.co.uk. Bookings can be made 72 hours after making your cruise booking, and must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to your departure date, failure to do so will result in the complimentary space being forfeited.

  • Transfers Option

    If you choose the Select fare with Return coach transfers, your booking includes complimentary return coach transfers from selected UK departure points to and from our Southampton cruise terminal, in order to book your seats please contact Cruise Connect on 0344 3388690. Coach bookings can be made 48 hours after your cruise booking, and must be made a minimum of 35 days prior to your departure date. All seats and departure points are subject to availability and applies to all passengers within a cabin.

What you need to know

Disability & Care Requirements

If you or your travelling companions require an accessible cabin, or in the unlikely event of an emergency on board would require assistance to be able to get to your assigned assembly point, please call us on +44(0) 20 3626 9656 to secure your booking. //

Guests who are unable to get to their muster stations independently (which could be down several flights of stairs because, in an emergency, lifts will not be available) due to a disability, health or mental capacity must be pre-registered for assistance to ensure we have sufficient support. Failure to provide this information could result in you being denied boarding at your own expense. If you do require assistance, using the below statements please advise us of the level of assistance required. *Someone to guide and steady me on the stairs (one-to-one assistance). For anyone bringing a mobility aid, such as a walking stick or walker, this is a recommended minimum requirement. *I'm unable to use stairs (I require an emergency evacuation chair). For anyone who is a full /part-time wheelchair or mobility scooter user, this is a mandatory requirement.

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