P&O Arcadia - 4 Night Christmas Cruise to Amsterdam (part 1)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Here’s the main event! And it’s nearly Christmas time in case you hadn’t noticed! And a cruise. So it’s a Christmas cruise!! Let’s do this together ❤

[@Bessie66]

The whole pool to yourself- fantastic 👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@Bessie66 oh I love it when that happens!!

[@Ang-j6g]

Another fab blog Jamie very informative. We are going on Arcadia to Amsterdam next year great tips.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hope you have a great time

[@Dkchap-my9lq]

Thank you Jamie. This has restored my interest in Arcadia again it looks different from when we last sailed on her about 6 years ago! 😀

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Restored my faith too!

[@Dkchap-my9lq]

@@TravelBlogJamie lol

[@EvanescenceLikeYou09]

The fire drill is reminding me of my Marella Discovery American cruise in July this year. We had an engine fire in the middle of the night and were 6 hours away from port. We were relieved to make it back to the Dominican Republic although it was a long night! 😆 Very grateful to the crew for keeping us safe!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@alywax_fan1555]

Me and my husband have been in stitches watching this. You are so funny. I think arcadia looks really nice. Having only been on the disney dream for 4 nights 11 years ago I would be very happy on here. Glad you had a great time so far♥️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Spreading some Christmas joy 🤩

[@shelcheese8344]

Love the choir ❤ and you have a solid choral voice that blends beautifully! 🎶🎶🎶

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@kevinhooper2144]

Hi Jamie Thank you for your vlogs they are so enlightening. We went on a Tui cruise about 20 years ago and it was dreadful but since watching your videos (and others to be honest) we have just booked 2 cruises 1 on Iona (fjords) next year and 1 on Arvia in 25 med. Which we are really looking forward to them, so thanks again for your insight. And congratulations to you both on your anniversary.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Kevin and I hope you enjoy your cruises

[@cruiseforever1281]

As always you’re a joy to watch. Living on the other side of the pond, I won’t be trying out your ships. But I still love traveling with you.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

And you are always welcome to travel with me ❤️

[@malefic_aunt]

Another great vlog! My first P&O cruise was on Arcadia way back in 2007. I've never seen valet parking for mobility scooters before or since! But it was a great cruise.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Glad you enjoyed (both!!)

[@michaelhutchinson1713]

I can't understand why you don't have at least 200,000 subscribers. You're the best!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ha! Thank you 😊 Maybe you could share with your friends / family / on cruise groups to help?

[@stephenbuckley727]

Great vlog 👍..we have watched you each evening this week!!! we are on Queen Mary 2 on the 2nd of June we're going to Norway 🇳🇴...we love Cunard... you are informative and helpful 👍. thank you.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy ☺️

[@robertcreacall638]

Many thanks Jamie for sharing your Xmas cruise Arcadia is such a great ship. I travelled to Shanghai on Arcadia and loved every moment and your blog

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Robert ❤️

[@pauline__dickson]

Great vlog as always! Eggs - runny yolk but firm white, none of that jelly nonsense 🤢.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Totally with you on that one

[@ShirleyDrake-do6gr]

Ooooh! Hurry up with part 2! On Arcadia on Saturday & am dying to get your tips on the thermal suite, coffee & free treats!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Saturday at 8.30am!!

[@ShirleyDrake-do6gr]

@@TravelBlogJamie I'll look forward to watching it en route to Southampton!

[@natasha8966]

I’m going on Arcadia next September so this is great to see what the ship looks like from my favourite cruise vlogger.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ahhhh thank you so much Natasha ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bessie66]

The whole pool to yourself - fantastic 👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Loved it

[@janemayhew1442]

Hi Jamie, Thanks for showing Arcadia, always wondered what its like , looks very nice ! Great cabin for you ,love Sindu food , . Glad Southampton didnt loose your case,,,,last time we went there , couldn't find a porter to help,,,,,,must be cut backs .

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Well they didn’t lose it but the way they spoke to me was awful!

[@Ken_Horror]

This vlog was fantastic Jamie. I am going on my first ever cruise for 16 nights on Arcadia next year and this is a real up to date insight of what we might experience. Love the vlogs!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you so much and hope you have a great time

[@ryanharris4964]

Amazing vlog Jamie as alwayyyssssss ❤ I would of definitely banged the door a few more times for the neighbours

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Haha! Bloody neighbours! Thank youuuuuu

[@tonynewman1694]

Oh your vlogs cheer us right up ♥️.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Bless you both ❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinthomas2388]

Just watched another very good blog of yours… keep em coming as provide lot of info from first time to many time cruisers…. And my wife is firm not snotty 😳😳😉👍. Keep well and hi to Mafoo.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

A firm wife 😆😆😆

[@Mollylife-6666]

2015 we went on Arcadia for 26 nights trip of lifetime to New York along eastern coast to Canada, was fantastic so this brought back so lovely memories ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

That sounds wonderful!!

[@LaurenCracknell]

I made it into the edit! It was a fabulous first cruise although I wish I'd gone to Sindhu now...

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Woohooo! 😁 Oh Sindhu was fabulous for sure!

[@elizabethbryan3821]

Fabulous vlog..you always make everything fun !😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuuu

[@ArnieRelffe-Arnold]

Fantastic fun and entertaining as always Jamie....Many Thanks

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks Kevin 🥂🥂🥂

[@lynnedouglas9267]

I rang that Arcadia bell on the bridge April 1972 in Fiji for my 21st

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh wow!! How fab

[@annaalpes]

I went on that cruise on November 19th this year, first cruise . I was surprised was how wonderful it was!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

If was a fabulous week

[@martgamer0197]

Great vlog again Jamie. Enjoying the Arcadia series so far. Looking forward to part two. #firm btw 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Fork all the way lol 😆

[@anitaprice8511]

Fabulous blog as usual Jamie! You are my favourite cruise blogger by a mile - keep up the good work👍 Definitely inspired to try Arcadia for a cruise. Agree that speciality restaurants are worth the supplement. Loved our 4 night cruise to Amsterdam on Ventura earlier this year.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you so much Anita ❤️❤️❤️

[@lhvent]

I enjoy your videos. One day I will go on a cruise.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@dancerjono]

Great vlog as always, i think arcadia looks like a lovely ship. I dlnt think I've ever heard of Oh Danny Boy being called Londonderry air before though lol

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I didn’t know it properly either way lol

[@dancerjono]

Haha I grew up with irish music always in the house which is the reason I know it lol

[@CruisingVali]

As a choir singer I appreciate that you tried joining the choir 😊🎉 I would have done the same 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I would have liked something a bit more contemporary lol 😆

[@richardmaynard1400]

Totally with you on pianists singing 😂great vlog as usual !

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Richard ❤️❤️❤️

[@gaynoroverton25]

Fab episode, can’t wait for part 2

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Gaynor

[@CommodoreSteve]

Thanks Jamie... I'm doing this cruise on Tuesday :)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time!!

[@Andyinspain372]

Hi Jamie, when is the 2nd part of the Arcadia, and are you going to use the restaurant included in the price so we can see what the food is like, enjoying your blogs, Andy.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The next part is on Saturday (although ship tour on Wednesday). I only used MDR for breakfast and lunch on this cruise

[@michellecrawford7986]

Another great vlog, better than anything on tv. I spotted The Four Harps in your Horizon but it looks like you didn’t go and see them. I saw them on Ventura and thought they were fantastic. Have you seen them before? Maybe they’re not your cup of tea xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m sure I’ve seen them before - not my cup of tea as you say but very talented

[@henryv3943]

Okay!!!!!!!! Neither is Southampton Smelly or horrible!!!!!!! Tis the gateway to the World Jamie, accepting you might have to imagine a little 😂 Another fabulous introduction to Arcadia. I was wondering why people don't book Sun deck cabins as they normally are the Last to be booked. Now everyone will be booking them due to the extra space. I'm aboard Arcadia in 4 days and really looking forward to be back. The reviews of the wines are informative, however I think you should include the term Cheeky occasionally. For me being Ship crazy you manage to make us watchers feel as if we're on board with you, we'll done Shipmate. Looking forward to part 2,remember The Cheeky wine. 🤣

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It soooo is smelly (i definitely didn’t say horrible though - I wouldn’t be considering moving there if it were lol 😆)

[@1_man_1_stylus]

Love your vlogs! Keep up the good work jamie.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuu

[@Thomas-zb2os]

Love your videos

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Warriorbox]

Fond memories stirred as I watched your vlog - my first cruise was on arcadia and she has a special place in my heart. Smaller ships are better in my opinion. Looking forward to part 2. Shame about suitcasegate at the start. Shame on that staff member being so rude when you did everything right.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It was awful to be accused like that when one of their staff had clearly put my case road side! Very angry 😡

[@sladefan4615]

Doing this same cruise next week 👍🏻 great vid 👍🏻

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have the best time - I wish I could join too!

[@suzy_c]

Great vlog, as always! 😊😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuu

[@bettycollins3960]

Getting me in the Xmas cruise spirit - away on Sunday on Ambience for 5 night Xmas markets cruise! Waited 3 years to get back in the swing because my cruise on C&M Columbus in 2020 was cancelled due to covid (got a lot to answer for). Going with my lovely daughter, Michaela, and am getting quite giddy with anticipation. 🎉😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a faaaaab time Betty and let me know how you get on

[@Ryan-ok8lk]

Love the vlog Jamie. You were already our favourite cruise blogger but after the "Wake up everybody, rise and shine!" @23:00 you just elevated yourself to GOAT tier! Much love

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hahaha!! Funny 😆 What’s GOAT tier?! A new one for me!!

[@Ryan-ok8lk]

@@TravelBlogJamie Greatest Of All Time of course!!! 🐐🐐🐐

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@Ryan-ok8lk lol 😆 I love this

[@Alanw80]

Brilliant vlog Jamie. The ship looks brilliant for her age. Pity you couldn't of used the bell in your corridor to disturb the neighbours. Definitely has to be firm eggs for me. The Sindu meal looked delish. But did notice on the menus that you showed us that there is a truck load of dishes I wouldn't be able to eat due to allergies (a long list of allergies) restaurants hate me. Keep being you, love the innuendos. Like you decide if you want to spend extra on specialty dining, I think I certainly would to do the specialty dining. Definitely not a fan of formal nights here. Look forward to the next vlog.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you Alan ❤️❤️❤️

[@bettycollins3960]

FIRM egg! Runny makes me shudder. To be safe, I have scrambled with a cooked breakfast.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Even scrambled egg onboard is a bit sloppy sometimes lol

[@nevillechant27]

*uck um mate take no notice i love your enthusiasm and feel privileged to be able to come along on your adventures, many thanks mate

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You are always welcome 🙏

[@vintagetortoise2022]

29:13 Great interview! But then again I’d be bias since she’s my manager! Will keep in mind next time she “approaches” me. 😉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, be careful who approaches you and get them to sign a waiver too 😆

[@DavidEllender-e6b]

We saw you on that cruise. Bang on about the singing 😂👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂 Hope you enjoyed your cruise!

[@jsmith1071]

Totally agree with you re a pianist not singing! We had one on Iona and so many people were complaining. Midnight in the Crows Nest and you just want some quiet background tinkling piano music before bed, not someone thumping the keys and trying to sing, and I do mean trying as it wasn’t good. I gave my feedback after the cruise but clearly they haven’t listened! Ironically he was a good pianist…just stick to what you can do well!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

He’s a very talented pianist!!

[@jsmith1071]

Agreed, a very talented pianist. I think we will say no more…;)

[@gerardmackay8909]

Was nice to say hello to you Jamie and I have to agree that the pianist had the keyboard touch of a maestro but the voice of a bullfrog with laryngitis

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Lol 😆 Not the best vocals 😉 Did you have a good week?

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@TravelBlogJamie yes enjoyed it a lot (though bit of a bun fight sometimes getting a table in the MDR) but for the price no complaints and I thought the entertainment was top notch. Currently on Cunard Queen Victoria which is absolutely beautiful though more expensive too of course.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@gerardmackay8909 oh I love QV - enjoy!

[@michaeldocherty2488]

Great vlog Jamie, but my wife says how do you get all of your clothes in that small case haha

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m the master of packing! And packing cubes are awesome 😎

[@peastlake]

Always enjoy your vlogs, Jamie. I see you pre-booked Sindhu. Any idea of how far in advance you can do that? I’ve looked on the cruise personaliser for our 4-night trip to Holland on Aurora at the end of March, and all it says at the moment is “coming soon”.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You can book 2 weeks in advance ❤️

[@peastlake]

Thank you!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@peastlake No problem

[@amandaward3135]

If you book select dining in advance is it possible to use OBC?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@amandaward3135 I’m not sure as I haven’t had any for years - go through the process of booking a restaurant and see what it offers at the end. I have a feeling you can’t.

[@richardbrown1233]

Fab blog again thanks. By the way absolutely hate snotty eggs! 🤮🤮

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Me too! 🤢

[@natasha8966]

I thought you said spanker bar not spinnaker bar, goodness that made me laugh🤭

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😆😆😆

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I wouldn’t put it past me!

[@dianacarragher5845]

Booked Celebrity Edge for next year the fares have gone up a lot but I got a deal.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy 😊

[@fridaybaldwin5581]

How dare they mistreat Mr Googly Eyes! I'm always very invested in his safe travels and this has appalled me. Justice for Mr Googly Eyes! I do think Maffoo should also have googly eyes on his case, to give Mr Googly Eyes a potential love match and a bit of company. 👀❤️👀

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Maffoo has Sully from Monsters Inc!

[@fridaybaldwin5581]

Excellent, googly eyes has a fierce protector. 🤩❤️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@fridaybaldwin5581 lol 😆

[@marecianoble5826]

For info. The horizon is now on the App ,it was on ventura so except it will be on the rest of the fleet soon.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes it’s true but it wasn’t on Arcadia on this cruise.

[@yvonnemulvihill4456]

I like my egg to be like a bullet. I couldn’t cope with that Jamie! 😂😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Haha! It was too much for sure

[@john07973]

Good stuff 👍🏻 Security should have put your lagered up, noisy neighbours in the brig ☹️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Lol 😆 I think I woke them up nice and early - they had the do not disturb sign out pretty much all day 😂

[@Mezmo1975]

That luggage thing is nuts what on earth was that about

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I don’t even remember - this was almost a year ago!

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

Eggs over as hard as they can make them. No runny yolk for me

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️

[@jackiep2391]

I like my whites firm but my yolk soft !!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Same!

[@HenryWallace-uo6qj]

Sadly I could not find the ship's gym but I did found the bar.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Winning 🏆

[@TheSpanishChannel]

❤❤❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏

[@dlgregory35]

Jamie the ship loks empty and thought the same when yu did Aurora.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Definitely full

[@dlgregory35]

@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks Jamie just did not look too full in the video.

[@NamyDoesCruising]

Arcadia looks great! Didn't think your cabin looked that dated at all. We took a cruise on Azura recently and felt that the interior looked and felt much more dated overall!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Azura definitely needs some tlc from what I’ve seen!

[@CommodoreSteve]

The port staff at the QE Terminal have always been rude and unhelpful everytime I have used that Terminal... !!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh really?? That’s interesting to hear! I’m thinking of submitting a formal complaint

[@nealeTH]

Eggs? Scrambled thank you.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Even those were ‘loose’!

[@LesleyCobley]

Ahh dear Jamie, you seem to forget that us ladies have to endure torturous bras every day. I thought that you looked gorgeous anyway, even if you don't like dressing up. ❤😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh you wear one do you? 😂

[@frenchietj]

Amanda likes hers firm Jamie😂(her eggs)lol

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@eddiea4]

Jamie please cut down on the winking you know it could make you go blind😉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The winking is on the increase

[@akajasonbourne]

The only place for poo pooing is the 1 cheek 2 cheek ra ra ra appliance. Hope your neighbours behaved for the rest of the cruise.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I think they’d passed out for the remainder lol 😆

[@akajasonbourne]

@@TravelBlogJamie excellent

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@akajasonbourne 😆