BREAKING NEWS from Phil LIVE in Southampton!!
P&O Cruises announce Adonia will join the fleet in May 2011 - 30,000 tonnes
A new concept for P&O Cruises currently sailing as Royal Princess.
Adonia will accommodate just 710 passengers and will be able to visit the "off the beaten track" destinations that are inaccessible to some of the bigger ships of today, along with Arcadia she will be an adult only ship.
Built in 2001, more than three-quarters of her 355 well-appointed cabins have balconies. Adonia's public rooms will have a traditional feel and feature wood panelling, leather armchairs and fine artwork. She will have an extensive library with over 4,000 titles and a grand lounge with an intricately inlaid wooden dance floor and stage to host a range of entertainment, from after dinner speakers to shows by P&O Cruises Headliners Theatre Company.
She will have all P&O Cruises signatures including Andersons lounge bar plus a beautiful dance floor in her grand lounge.
On the upper forward section of the ship will be the traditional P&O Cruises crows nest bar.
P&O Cruises managing director, Carol Marlow said:
"I am delighted to announce this great news in response to our passengers' comments to me that some prefer smaller ships. The addition of Adonia will deliver an elegant and welcoming ship with real small ship charm. She will offer a truly intimate and traditional cruise experience, yet with all the comforts you would expect from a modern vessel. With this size of ship our passengers will be able to get to know their fellow cruisers and crew easily as they travel to some of the most intriguing destinations on the map.
"Whilst larger ships have their own appeal, with the spectrum of bars, dining and entertainment choices they can offer, others really enjoy a smaller ship, with its more intimate ambience. No other cruise line offers this breadth of choice specifically for the British cruiser."
Adonia's itineraries and fares will be announced in Spring 2010
Phil's comment: This is exciting news for all my P&O Cruises clients. Adonia fits perfectly into the void left by Artemis.
I was onboard Royal Princess in 2008 and she will sit perfectly well into the P&O Cruises fleet.
As soon as I have further information, I will of course bring this to you.
