I have travelled solo for 20 years including over 70 cruises. Yes, I have seen the occasional instance of anti social behaviour but nothing bad enough to stop me continuing to enjoy my travelling. That's life. It looks like time to end this debate as it is getting a bit personal and achieving nothing.
As previously said, Arcadia has had plumbing problems for a long time. However, I enjoyed my three cruises on her last year and out of order public loo's did not spoil them. Have seen buckets and carpet driers on other ships too, particularly Ventura.
P&O do employ extra security (ex service and police personnel) for short booze cruises. Spoke to some in Havana on 4 night Amsterdam cruise in May. They said that trouble on the whole is not too bad.
I did BtoB Xmas and NY on Arcadia. Embarkation between the two cruises was delayed for deep clean. I was asked to leave ship or stay in cabin while cleaning in process on Dec 29. However, Norovirus still caused problems on NY cruise.
Have to say the Xmas cruise on Arcadia was lovely and civilized (apart from the toilet problems, but that's Arcadia!). However, the 5 night New Year cruise was awful. Different demographic, ship packed with noisy drinkers, but never saw any trouble.
Huge queues for Freedom dining on last Xmas cruise. Started building up about 5.30 before MDR even open! Maybe people trying to get tables for two? Do not know as I was on fixed dining upstairs with no problems.
Did have problems on Britannia maiden (2015 I think). However, back on her again within months and have cruised on her seven times since. One of my favourites now. Point I was making is, do not take too much notice of bad press about maidens or let it put you off.
Yes, we had a nice peaceful evening last night. Departure delayed today due to deep clean following norovirus. All back to normal now and looking forward to Hamburg (hopefully)!
Similar problems on Iona a few weeks ago. Cheap cruises equals more trouble in my experience. No behaviour problems on Arcadia at present. Hope peace and goodwill to all continues over New Year!