P&O Cruises (UK) MV Artemis

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P&O Cruises UK

MV Artemis

Artemis, along with other members of the UK fleet offer regular grand itineraries to the far reaches of the globe, each a lifetime ocean-going adventure. These grand voyages visit the most fascinating ports of call always offering something new and exciting! Artemis usually departs Southampton in December and will return to the UK around March. Australian’s and New Zealander’s tend to opt for a fly/cruise and join her at one point and cruise to another and return by either by air, or she may call on Australia and New Zealand as she occasionally does. Thus, there are options aplenty!

The ship

Artemis was built for P&O Princess Cruises as the Royal Princess, commencing on her first cruise in November 1984. After a successful time as a Princess ship, Carnival Corporation transferred this lovely ship to the P&O Cruises (UK) fleet in 2005. Except for the annual World Cruise Artemis is based in Southampton catering to the British cruise market. Other P&O UK ships are: Oriana 69,153 tons, Aurora 76,000 tons, Oceana (ex Ocean Princess) 77,000 tons, and the magnificent new 83,000 ton Arcadia.

Artemis is an attractive ship, with contemporary styling and a short raked bow. She was built as a high quality ship and has many exemplary features. She has vast deck space and a traditional wraparound promenade deck.

Her interiors are well designed, although the ships layout is somewhat unconventional. Her public rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed. She has spacious passageways for a ship and her staircases are simply imposing. Artemis is contemporary without being garish as many ships tend to be these days.

Oriana and Aurora are the two traditional P&O ships and both feature the Crow’s Nest forward atop the superstructure, affording views of the bow. However, Artemis has a lounge set in the funnel base, offering spectacular views of the aft decks and the ships wake.

Artemis, like other P&O Cruises UK ships, will provide an excellent cruise vacation, packed with all the traditional features P&O is famous for.

Onboard Facilities

8 Bars

3 Lounges including an observation lounge and 2 show lounges

3 dance floors

Restaurant

Buffet

Informal (evening) Restaurant

2 Pools including a lap pool

2 Jacuzzis

Casino

Spa and salon

Gym and sauna

Shops

Library

Card/games room

Cinema

Nightclub

Internet facilities

We have been told by a passenger, that Artemis offers one of the warmest welcomes and most intimate atmospheres afloat! She is slightly smaller than the more traditional Oriana and Aurora, allowing her access to waters not charted by larger ships. Equipped with every modern facility, Artemis combines the camaraderie of the traditional British cruise experience with every comfort imaginable, making her the perfect cruise ship, providing her passengers the authentic cruise holiday.

Specifications

Built by: Wartsila Finland 1984

Tons: 44,348

Length: 754.5/230.0

Beam: 95.8/29.2

Draft: 25.5/7.8

Engine: 4 Medium Speed Diesel

Propellers: 2

Speed: 20 knots

Decks: 9

Cabins: 600 (all outside)

With Balconies: 150

Handicap Cabins: 10

Passengers: 1200 (twin) – 1275 (all berths)

Crew: 520

Rating: Four star +

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