[1][2][3][4][5][6][16][17][18] The Arcadia 30 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of polyester fiberglass, with wood trim.
[1][2][3][4][5][6] The boat is fitted with an inboard diesel engine of 8 to 15 hp (6 to 11 kW) for docking and maneuvering.
The galley is L-shaped and is equipped with a two-burner stove, a 7.9 U.S. gallons (30 L; 6.6 imp gal) ice box and a sink.
[1][3] For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a symmetrical spinnaker of 861 sq ft (80.0 m2).
[3][5][6] In a 2000 review in Practical Sailor, Darrell Nicholson wrote, "overall the Jeanneau Arcadia surprised us.