12 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Adonia.

Adonia will be the smallest of the seven ships within our fleet. Designed to offer a wonderfully intimate cruising experience, she will radiate small ship charm. Stepping on board will be akin to returning home; there will be a comfortingly familiar feel to your surroundings with experienced P&O Cruises officers and crew on hand to look after your every need. Due to her small numbers - she carries just 710 passengers - Adonia will be incredibly sociable and within no time at all, you'll be surrounded by friendly, familiar faces. Exclusively for adults, Adonia will travel far and wide, exploring ports the larger ships of today are unable to visit.

With wood-style panelling, a grand staircase and traditional artworks, her ambience and decor will be in keeping with the traditions of cruising. Yet being a 21st century ship, (she was built in 2001) there'll be modernity to her detailing, all of which will be beautifully crafted. Her Crow's Nest will offer far reaching views by day and live music by night, and Anderson's bar will feel reassuringly British. In her grand lounge, the dance floor will play host to an elegant waltz or cha-cha-cha and its stage will present a wide range of evening entertainment. There will be a card room with panoramic ocean views, ample sunbathing space and restaurants which range from six-course silver service to al fresco grill fare. And of course being smaller, everything is only just a short walk away.

Cruise Overview:
Follow in the footsteps of royalty, Vikings and literary greats on this inspiring 12-night cruise sailing around the British coastline with Adonia.

Your first stop is Dublin where you can shop on Grafton Street and stop for a nice cold Guinness. , The city's literary heritage is celebrated at theNational Library with works of famous Irish writers such as Beckett, Joyce, Swift and Yeats collected together. Then it's on to mainland Britain's most northerly port, Scrabster in the Scottish Highlands which was used by the Royal Family when visiting the Queen Mother in the Castle of Mey. Next you'll discover Glasgow's vibrant mix of culture and architecture, with fabulous designer shops and wonderful art collections, before arriving in the Isle of Man, famous for its annual TT motorcycle road race but for the rest of the year a tranquil place with a diverse culture inherited from its Viking and Celtic roots.

Approaching Holyhead, the natural sea gateway to North Wales and Snowdonia, you could catch a glimpse of seals, dolphins or possibly even a puffin! You then set off in search of a little more of the Irish 'craic' but this time calling at Cork, where you can reputedly attain great eloquence by kissing the Blarney stone. Your final call is the pretty island of Jersey with its beautiful scenery and white sandy beaches - and don't miss the duty-free shopping.

About Dublin
The Irish capital Dublin has undergone an incredible transformation in the last decade with many modern buildings springing up to add to its historical and cultural appeal.
Dublin's pubs and bars are world-renowned from the city's oldest, The Brazen Head, to the newest wine bar. A visit to the Guinness Storehouse and Brewery provides an insight into the history of Ireland's favourite tipple.
Grafton Street is a shopper's paradise with a stop at Bewley's historic coffee house a must for people-watching.
The library at Trinity College is home to the eighth-century Book of Kells, with the National Museum housing exhibits dating back from the Irish Bronze and Iron ages. The city's literary heritage is celebrated at the adjoining National Library with works of famous Irish writers such as Beckett, Joyce, Swift and Yeats collected together.

About Douglas
Set in the Irish Sea between the UK and Ireland, the Isle of Man is most famous for its annual TT motorcycle road race. But for, most of the year, the island is a tranquil place with a diverse culture inherited from its Viking and Celtic roots.
Douglas became the capital of this picturesque self-governing kingdom in 1863 and you may want to visit the outstanding Manx Museum, which you will find in the town's centre. Or why not spend your time soaking up the island's rich history with walks around the settlements and castles that whisper secrets of their past. The scenery is simply stunning. You can walk the glens and mountains of which the island is justly proud or, for the best views of the island's natural beauty, ride the steam trains. You can even take a horse drawn tram that runs along the 2 mile stretch of seafront promenade.

About Cobh
Pronounced 'Cove', Cobh is the cruise port of Ireland's second biggest city, Cork, and boasts one of Europe's largest natural harbours. Poignantly, it was also the final departure point of the ill-fated Titanic.
With its colourful seafront houses, the town has the feel of a true seaside resort, dominated by a cathedral offering fabulous views over the bay.Nearby Cork City, European Capital of Culture in 2005, hosts many festivals, ranging from jazz and folk to choral and film. The bustling city centre is home to fascinating shops and markets while traditional Irish music can be heard in many of the historic pubs and bars which populate the city centre.
Six miles inland from the city lies - and we use the word advisedly - the town of Blarney with its famous Blarney Stone. Positioned more than 80-feet up in the battlements of Blarney Castle, legend has it that kissing the limestone block provides the one puckering up with the gift of what is euphemistically called "persuasive" speech.