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Arcadia vs Ventura

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Arcadia is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 2,094 passengers. Ventura is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 3,078 passengers. Arcadia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Ventura has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose Ventura if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $361 (vs $458).

Arcadia does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

ArcadiaVentura
Cruise line P&O Cruises P&O Cruises
Ship size Large Large
Gross tonnage 84,342 116,017
Passengers 2,094 3,078
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 40.3 (better) 37.7
Length 935 ft 945 ft
Beam 106 ft —
Cruises on sale 79 50
Upcoming sailings 82 92
Cruise lengths 3 to 126 nights 3 to 21 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $458 $361 (better)

Questions

Arcadia or Ventura?

Which is bigger, Arcadia or Ventura?

Ventura is bigger at 116,017 gross tons, against 84,342 gross tons for Arcadia. Arcadia carries 2,094 passengers and Ventura carries 3,078.

Which has more space per passenger?

Arcadia, with 40.3 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Ventura. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

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