Pickalily, Wilts Posted December 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2023 If I sail Arcadia in May, will she have had remedial work following her RtW trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted December 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2023 What remedial work are you expecting? The ships are maintained daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickalily, Wilts Posted December 21, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I have been asked to accompany a friend and have read uncomplimentary reviews pointing out the "tired" state of the ship. I'm curious to know if, after a 3 month voyage in various weather conditions, the ship will be 'spruced up' for the following season of cruises. I'm looking for reassurance and a reason to say "Yes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted December 21, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Pickalily, Wilts said: If I sail Arcadia in May, will she have had remedial work following her RtW trip? I can’t see why any work would be needed. As Moley says, ships are maintained daily and the distance travelled on a world cruise can’t be much different from 100 days of shorter cruises. The ships don’t normally have any rest with the quick turnarounds in Southampton. Last month I went to Arctic Norway on Aurora. She had just returned from a trans Atlantic cruise, and when we returned, she did a short Northern Europe followed by the Canaries and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionboard Posted December 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Boarding Arcadia today, third time this year. She is in good shape for her age (not much older than Ventura) . I am sure you will enjoy her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted December 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Pickalily, Wilts said: I have been asked to accompany a friend and have read uncomplimentary reviews pointing out the "tired" state of the ship. I'm curious to know if, after a 3 month voyage in various weather conditions, the ship will be 'spruced up' for the following season of cruises. I'm looking for reassurance and a reason to say "Yes". There is continuous painting taking place, on all the outside decks, and on the exterior of the ship. In every port you will see deck hands with a paint or varnish pot, and very long handled brushes for the ships hull. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted December 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Pickalily, Wilts said: I have been asked to accompany a friend and have read uncomplimentary reviews pointing out the "tired" state of the ship. I'm curious to know if, after a 3 month voyage in various weather conditions, the ship will be 'spruced up' for the following season of cruises. I'm looking for reassurance and a reason to say "Yes". Best to look under the beds. All those tropical critters stowing away.🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted December 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Pickalily, Wilts said: I have been asked to accompany a friend and have read uncomplimentary reviews pointing out the "tired" state of the ship. I'm curious to know if, after a 3 month voyage in various weather conditions, the ship will be 'spruced up' for the following season of cruises. I'm looking for reassurance and a reason to say "Yes". She would be in a no different state to having been on any other cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted December 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Pickalily, Wilts said: I have been asked to accompany a friend and have read uncomplimentary reviews pointing out the "tired" state of the ship. I'm curious to know if, after a 3 month voyage in various weather conditions, the ship will be 'spruced up' for the following season of cruises. I'm looking for reassurance and a reason to say "Yes". Tired is probably a bit subjective, a lot of older ships can look tired even after a refit depending on what was actually refitted. I believe she is scheduled a refit in Nov 2024. We have been on Arcadia several times and quite like her, but we do tend to prefer the older more traditional ships. You will always get mixed reviews on any ship and sometimes need to read between the lines, good luck with your decision and if you go for it have a great cruise. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now