Arcadia
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Arcadia, as a P&O Cruises ship, departing Tallinn, Estonia, June 2017 · Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Arcadia, in service since 2005, is joining Holland America Line. Her first cruise for the line is due in 2029. Every new ship on the way
About Arcadia
Arcadia is joining Holland America Line of the Vista class: in service since 2005, she is due to start sailing for the line on 2029. She will measure 84,342 gross tons and will carry 1,952 guests with a crew of 866.
Arcadia is a Vista-class ship moving to Holland America from its sister line P&O Cruises. Holland America has announced only that she will join the fleet in 2029; her new name, itineraries and first sailing date have not been revealed. Holland America ordered her in 2000 as its fifth Vista-class ship, but she was switched to P&O Cruises shortly before her launch, and she has sailed for P&O since April 2005. Built by Fincantieri at Marghera, she measures about 84,300 gross tons and carries about 1,950 guests. Carnival plc announced in 2026 that she would be refurbished for the move, and Holland America says she will gain its signature features and new enhancements under the Holland America Evolution program.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 1,952
- Crew 866 · 1:2.3
- Debuts
- 2029
- In service since 2005
- Length
- 290 m
- Will be longer than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 11
Sister ships: Vista class
Arcadia is one of 5 Vista class ships. Noordam (2006), Westerdam (2004), Oosterdam (2003) and Zuiderdam (2002) are in service.
Photos
Arcadia, as a P&O Cruises ship, departing Tallinn, Estonia, June 2017Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Arcadia?
Arcadia is being built for Holland America Line and belongs to its Vista class.
What are Arcadia's sister ships?
Arcadia is one of 5 Vista class ships. Noordam (2006), Westerdam (2004), Oosterdam (2003) and Zuiderdam (2002) are in service.
When does Arcadia join Holland America Line?
Arcadia, in service since 2005, is joining Holland America Line. Her first cruise for the line is due in 2029.
How big is Arcadia?
Arcadia measures 84,342 gross tons and 290 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Arcadia feel?
Arcadia has a passenger space ratio of 43.2: 84,342 gross tons for 1,952 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Arcadia feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Arcadia carry?
Arcadia will carry 1,952 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 866 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
Related news about Arcadia
- Holland America's new Oosterdam bar is built around a 3-meter glowing tulip and 200+ heritage pieces
Bar 1873, the first new venue from Holland America's Evolution refits, fills Oosterdam's two-story atrium with a giant lit tulip, heritage objects and live piano. The Crow's Nest gets more live music too.
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