<p>P&amp;O Cruises child-free ship Arcadia is currently receiving a multi-million pound refurbishment at the Lloydwerft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. Having arrived in the yard on the 26 November, Arcadia will return to Southampton on 20 December 2008 with a number of new features, including 34 new staterooms.</p><p>P&amp;O Cruises managing director, Nigel Esdale, said: &ldquo;This is Arcadia&rsquo;s first major refurbishment since she joined the fleet in April 2005 and we are taking the opportunity to enhance and improve the features of this already very successful child free ship. The work that we are undertaking will add to Arcadia&rsquo;s contemporary charm and she will emerge with even more facilities to surprise and delight her passengers.&rdquo;</p><p>The new area of staterooms with private balconies will be added to the aft end of the ship, resulting in the creation of an enlarged deck area around Aquarius Pool. This is already a very popular area of the ship with guests who will be able to further enjoy this improved area with the introduction of a larger, more stylish bar.</p><p>The existing Cyb@Study will be replaced with a new 30-seat boutique cinema, a dedicated space for films on board. Wireless internet access will continue to be offered on board Arcadia.</p><p>There will be other enhancements throughout P&amp;O Cruises Arcadia, including new carpets, soft furnishings and upholstery added in areas including the Spinnaker Bar, Neptune Pool and passenger cabins. New teak furniture will enhance open deck space and a sprung wooden floor in the gym will improve delivery of exercise classes.</p><p>The refit comes in Arcadia&rsquo;s fourth year of service with P&amp;O Cruises, just a few weeks before she departs for her maiden 101 night Grand Voyage. The first lucky guests to experience her new look will be leaving on a 16 night Mediterranean cruise from Southampton on the 20 December 2008.</p>