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HARRY'S BLOG

Arcadia Ship Visit

20/6/2014

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PictureP&O Cruises' Arcadia in Southampton
During our visit to Southampton last month to see Cunard Line's Three Queens during the special celebrations for Queen Mary 2's 10th Anniversary on May 9th 2014, we were lucky enough to also enjoy a visit aboard P&O Cruises' Arcadia.

Unfortunately is was not possible to visit Queen Mary 2 during our time in Southampton due to the very busy day which Cunard had planned.

We therefore thought it would be wise to try to visit another vessel in Southampton and we chose P&O Cruises' recently refurbished Arcadia.

Our drawing was officially presented on board Arcadia on August 19th 2011 by our Volunteers@Sea Ernie & Edna. We also knew the drawing was displayed on board and thought it would be a great opportunity to view it for ourselves and visit Arcadia for the first time.

On the morning of May 9th 2014, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester made their way from the hotel they were staying in to Mayflower Cruise Terminal where Arcadia was berthed.

Upon entering Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Harry and Gavin were quickly met by Jenny Hadley, Public Relations Executive, P&O Cruises who along with colleagues in the Public Relations and Marketing team at P&O Cruises had helped arrange the visit aboard Arcadia.

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P&O Cruises' Arcadia berthed alongside Mayflower Cruise Terminal in Southampton on May 9th 2014
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Arcadia berthed in Southampton
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Arcadia berthed in Southampton
Once Harry and Gavin had made their way to the Passes Office to collect their visitor passes they were then escorted through security by Jenny Hadley and were able to board Arcadia for their visit.

They boarded Arcadia on G Deck (Deck 1) entering the bottom of the atrium. With some time to waste before the planned meeting and viewing of the drawing, Jenny suggested touring part of the ship. The guided tour started midships on Promenade Deck (Deck 3), beginning at the brand new designed shopping boutique area.

Heading forward along Promenade Deck (Deck 3), Harry and Gavin had the chance to view the Library, Café Vivo, The Screening Room and The Palladium which spans three decks, between G Deck (Deck 1) and Promenade Deck (Deck 3).
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Shopping (Prom Deck)
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Café Vivo (Prom Deck)
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The Palladium (Prom Deck, F Deck & G Deck)
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Library (Prom Deck)
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The Screening Room (Prom Deck)
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The Palladium (Prom Deck, F Deck & G Deck)
Next they moved down to F Deck (Deck 2) passing through the Monte Carlo Casino and the adjacent The Rising Sun, a traditional British themed pub. 

Moving towards midships they explored The Globe, a small show-lounge venue which has now been separated from the main flow of passengers with glass doors, making for a more exclusive environment and feel. Surrounding The Globe on the port-side is the Art Gallery which has a number of seats.
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Monte Carlo Casino (F Deck)
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The Globe (F Deck)
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The Rising Sun (F Deck)
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Art Gallery (F Deck)
Continuing along F Deck (Deck 2) towards the aft, Jenny showed Harry and Gavin the Intermezzo, located at the top of the atrium and nearby to the Ocean Grill, Marco Pierre White's restaurant, which unfortunately was not possible to view on this occasion. Further along they passed through the Spinnaker Bar before entering the two tiered Meridian Restaurant at the stern.
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Intermezzo (Prom Deck)
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Meridian Restaurant (Prom Deck / F Deck)
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Spinnaker Bar (Prom Deck)
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Meridian Restaurant (Prom Deck / F Deck)
Moving up to Promenade Deck (Deck 3) through the Meridian Restaurant, Harry and Gavin saw the few remaining public areas which they had missed on this deck at the aft end of the ship, such as the Photo Gallery and The Piano Bar, located at the top of the atrium.
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Photo Gallery (Prom Deck)
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Atrium (Prom Deck)
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Piano Bar (Prom Deck)
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Atrium (Prom Deck)
Now approximately 10:45, Jenny took Harry and Gavin to Reception located on G Deck (Deck 1) where Deputy Captain, Thomas Connery was there to meet them along with Deck Cadet, Jack McManus. The Deputy Captain handed over to Jack who guided, Harry and Gavin as well as Jenny to the drawing of Arcadia, which is displayed right outside the Captain's Office, adjacent to the bridge on A Deck (Deck 8).
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with his drawing of Arcadia displayed outside the Captain's Office
Both Harry and Gavin took plenty of photos of the Arcadia drawing, which was officially presented on board on August 19th 2011, nearly three years earlier. As always it was a proud moment for Harry to view another of his drawings displayed aboard one of the world's leading cruise ships.

Following the viewing of the drawing a brief visit to the bridge took place, which was a nice surprise for Harry and Gavin and even Jenny too! Unfortunately on this occasion photography was not allowed, so we are unable to share any photographs with you.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with his drawing of Arcadia displayed outside the Captain's Office with Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester
After the surprise visit to the bridge, Deck Cadet, Jack escorted Harry, Gavin and Jenny back to the passenger stateroom corridor on A Deck (Deck 8). Right away the tour continued, only from Sun Deck (Deck 10) as Harry was keen to see some of the brand new staterooms which has been added during the recent refurbishment, including six single stateroom, four inside and two balconies.
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Category EF - Deluxe Balcony with Bath / Shower Stateroom S8
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Category EC - Deluxe Balcony with Bath / Shower Stateroom S24
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Stateroom S8 - Balcony
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Category SC - Single Inside with Shower Stateroom S10
Whilst on Sun Deck (Deck 10) they also viewed the Viceroy Room / Wedding Venue and The Crow's Nest Bar, which offered great views over the bow of the ship.
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Viceroy Room / Wedding Venue (Sun Deck)
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The Crow's Nest (Sun Deck)
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The Crow's Nest (Sun Deck)
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The Crow's Nest (Sun Deck)
On Lido Deck (Deck 9) Harry and Gavin explored the Oasis Spa and many of the various venues located within it, such as the Hydro Pool, the Gymnasium and the Salon.
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Hydro Pool (Lido Deck)
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Gymnasium (Lido Deck)
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Gymnasium (Lido Deck)
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Salon (Lido Deck)
Next they passed through the Neptune Pool which features a large sliding glass roof or 'Skydome'. The pool area also features three Jacuzzis and the poolside Neptune Bar. Having spotted Holland America Line's Rotterdam departing Harry and Gavin quickly made their way up to the top of Arcadia for a better view of the ship passing and also got an up close view of Arcadia's traditional buff coloured funnel.
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Neptune Pool (Lido Deck)
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Rotterdam passing Arcadia
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Neptune Pool (Lido Deck)
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Arcadia's soon to be changed funnel!
After watching Rotterdam manoeuvre for a few minutes the tour continued, heading back inside to The East Bar on Lido Deck (Deck 11). Harry and Gavin also explored the East restaurant before moving down briefly to Sky Deck (Deck 10) where Jenny showed them The Retreat.
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The East Bar (Sky Deck)
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East (Sky Deck)
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The East Bar (Sky Deck)
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The Retreat (Sun Deck)
One of the last areas yet to view was The Belvedere buffet restaurant on Lido Deck (Deck 10) as well as the Aquarius Pool and Aquarius Bar located outside on the stern.
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The Belvedere (Lido Deck)
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Aquarius Pool (Lido Deck)
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The Belvedere (Lido Deck)
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Aquarius Pool (Lido Deck)
It was now time to disembark Arcadia. From Lido Deck (Deck 10) Harry, Gavin and Jenny took one of the ship's four glass elevators down to G Deck (Deck 1). Here they quickly viewed one of the LB Outside category staterooms. As they headed towards the gangway they passed through the atrium and captured a few final photographs before disembarking Arcadia.
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A view from one of Arcadia's four glass elevators
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The beautiful ceiling above Arcadia's atirum
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Category LB - Outside with Bath/ Shower Stateroom G79
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester seen in the atrium aboard Arcadia
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

"We are very thankful to the Master of Arcadia, Captain Trevor Lane for granting us permission to visit Arcadia during our visit to Southampton. We are also very thankful for the Public Relations & Marketing team at P&O Cruises' especially Jenny Hadley who was so welcoming and did an excellent job of touring us around Arcadia."

He added:

"It was wonderful to visit Arcadia so soon after her refurbishment in November 2013. Overall the passenger amenities on board were of a very high standard. For me personally it was of course very exciting to be able to view my drawing displayed outside the Captain's Office!"
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester

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