Topic: P&O has taken delivery of Adonia

The latest addition to the fleet is now in the sunny Bahamas for a refit. She'll then make her way to Southampton for her inaugural celebrations in a couple of weeks.



At 30,000 tonnes and carrying just 710 passengers, 'adults-only' Adonia promises to take passengers to many lesser visited, off the beaten track, ports of call, yet is big enough to provide an extensive range of modern on board facilities.

“Adonia will be the jewel in the P&O Cruises crown and will celebrate all those things our regular passengers love about cruising with us – a classic dance floor, Crow’s Nest observation lounge, formal nights, classical music recitals, guest speakers, silver service dining and a dedicated card room. Loyal cruisers and those new to cruising alike will be charmed by the refined P&O Cruises experience Adonia will offer,” continued Carol Marlow.

Here is a video of the handover of the ship to Commodore Burgoine and a brief view of Adonia in the floating dock

http://www.elitecruiser.net/

No casino planned for her though so not so modern. Apparently you are only expected to play bridge whilst sipping your G&T and berating the serva.... er crew

good luck to her but a tad too pricey for me and with no casino I would not be able to indulge my only vice

Yay!

I liked the handbrake turns on the video!

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Yay!

I liked the handbrake turns on the video!

Yes, a bit special, Meg!
So- a new Princess ship in 2013.....will that be another small one?
Jo.

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Yes, a bit special, Meg!
So- a new Princess ship in 2013.....will that be another small one?
Jo.

No, it will be 141,000 tons, first of a new design
Princess Names New Ship Royal Princess + More Details - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News
Brian

Oh- THAT one! I'd forgotten about her....no more small ships in the offing, then?
Jo.

Hi there!
I like all sizes of ships from big whoppers to tiny tiddlers. Ventura is the biggest we've been on so far but I'd like to give Oasis or Allure of the Seas a whirl someday and the new Royal Princess (coming out in 2013) looks lovely! Can't wait to have a tour of Adonia in a few weeks time.

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Hi there!
I like all sizes of ships from big whoppers to tiny tiddlers. Ventura is the biggest we've been on so far but I'd like to give Oasis or Allure of the Seas a whirl someday and the new Royal Princess (coming out in 2013) looks lovely! Can't wait to have a tour of Adonia in a few weeks time.

I'm on the Adonia tour as well on 22nd May. Looking forward to it. I normally like the big, shiny ships, will be interesting to have a look... Jo

Yes Jo, I agree the big shiny ships are fun! I forgot to add Celebrity & Cunard to my wishlist to try someday too.

Oh, my! So many gorgeous ships.... so little time...and DEFINITELY (in my case),...not enough money. *sigh*