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Arcadia Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Arcadia usually sails from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106)
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10
- Next sailing
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Sailings in the next year
- 18
- Parking from
- £97.95 for 7 nights
Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.
Best parking for this ship
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.
The official option for P&O Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027).
Compare Mayflower Terminal parkingAbout Arcadia
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2005 (refitted 2024)
- Guests
- 1,952 (regular capacity)
- Crew
- 866
- Size
- 84,342 gross tons
- Length
- 290 m
- Passenger decks
- 11
- Pools
- 2
What it has
- Many sailings are adults-only, but selected cruises welcome all ages; there are no children's clubs.
- Marco Pierre White's Ocean Grill is the signature speciality restaurant (extra charge).
- Three-tier Palladium Theatre, plus a 30-seat Screening Room cinema.
- Hosts P&O World Cruises and covers the most nautical miles in the fleet each year.
- Single inside cabins for solo travellers; refitted in 2024 with refreshed cabins and bars.
Places to eat
- Ocean Grill
- Meridian Restaurant
- The Rising Sun
- The Crow's Nest
- The Globe
Ship facts from Wikipedia, pocruises.com, pocruises.com, pocruises.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check P&O Cruises' website before you sail.
Upcoming Arcadia sailings from Southampton
Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 4 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Fri 23 Apr 2027, with 3 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | 5 nights |
| Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 16 nights |
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | 19 nights |
| Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Thu 3 Dec 2026 | 3 nights |
| Thu 3 Dec 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | 18 nights |
| Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | 16 nights |
| Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | PM | Fri 23 Apr 2027 | Long voyage |
| Fri 23 Apr 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Thu 13 May 2027 | 20 nights |
| Thu 13 May 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Thu 27 May 2027 | 14 nights |
| Thu 27 May 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Thu 3 Jun 2027 | 7 nights |
| Thu 3 Jun 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Tue 15 Jun 2027 | 12 nights |
| Tue 15 Jun 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Tue 29 Jun 2027 | 14 nights |
| Tue 29 Jun 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Tue 20 Jul 2027 | 21 nights |
| Tue 20 Jul 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Tue 3 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Tue 3 Aug 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Fri 27 Aug 2027 | 24 nights |
| Fri 27 Aug 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | 5 nights |
| Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | Mon 20 Sep 2027 | 19 nights |
| Mon 20 Sep 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Mayflower Terminal | — | — | — |
Arcadia: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Arcadia use in Southampton?
Arcadia usually sails from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106, Western Docks, Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10).
What is Arcadia like?
Many sailings are adults-only, but selected cruises welcome all ages; there are no children's clubs. Marco Pierre White's Ocean Grill is the signature speciality restaurant (extra charge). Three-tier Palladium Theatre, plus a 30-seat Screening Room cinema. Hosts P&O World Cruises and covers the most nautical miles in the fleet each year.
How many passengers does Arcadia carry?
Arcadia carries about 1,952 guests (regular capacity) and about 866 crew.
How big is Arcadia and when was it built?
Arcadia is 84,342 gross tons and 290 metres long; it entered service in 2005 and was refitted in 2024.
What restaurants are on Arcadia?
Places to eat include Ocean Grill, Meridian Restaurant, The Rising Sun, The Crow's Nest and The Globe. Some may cost extra.
How many pools does Arcadia have?
Arcadia has 2 pools.
What time does Arcadia leave Southampton?
On Wed 6 Jan 2027, Arcadia is scheduled to depart at PM, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.
Where can I park for a Arcadia cruise?
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride. The official option for P&O Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027). Compare Mayflower Terminal parking →