21 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:
From the romance of Venice to lesser-known ports that are sure to steal a place in your heart, you'll experience a wealth of history on Adonia's 21 night sun-soaked cruise of the Central Mediterranean.

The statue of Henry the Navigator watches over your entrance into Lisbon, where some of the best views come you sail along the Tagus River. Ancient Cartagena, flanked by towering fortresses, is next. Explore the historic old town and then visit the new harbour-front development. Sarande, a traditional Albanian honeymoon destination, is an attractive seaside resort on the Ionian coast.
The old Mediterranean port of Kotor is sometimes referred to as the southern-most fjord in Europe - head inland to the Durmitor National Park for the Tara Canyon, one of the deepest gorges in the world. Famous for its annual carnival, the cosmopolitan Croatian city of Rijeka has an abundance of theatres, museums and abundant history making it an intriguing destination at any time of the year. After unforgettable Venice, the medieval port of Split offers a great view from the top of its 200ft-high cathedral bell tower - perhaps best experienced before sampling the excellent locally produced wines! Vibrant Malaga, the second city of Andalucia with many Moorish influences, completes your ports of call.

About Lisbon
Some of the best views of the Portuguese capital come as your ship cruises along the Tagus River. You pass the Belem Tower and the impressive Monument to the Discoveries with its statue of Henry the Navigator before arriving at the Lisbon cruise terminal.

Although small for a European capital, this city does sprawl a little so you would do best to concentrate on three districts - Baixa, Bairro Alto and Alfama, each with its own distinctive style, making Lisbon cruises a must see.

Baixa has busy streets of inviting shops, cafes and restaurants while Alfama is the atmospheric old town with narrow cobblestone streets, medieval and Moorish-style buildings, wrought-iron balconies with trailing flowers and a mix of small shops and bars. Bairro Alto is another historic district with narrow streets and is a steep climb from Baixa so look out for the 100-year-old lift (Elevador do Carmo) near Rossio Square. With such a variety of destinations to explore, cruises to Lisbon bring to your holiday a balance of both modern and historical grounds.

About Kotor
The old Mediterranean port of Kotor, is in the Gulf of Kotor - one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea, and sometimes referred to as the most southern-most fjord in Europe. Ruled by Venice for hundreds of years, this lovely coastal town's architecture bears heavy Venetian influences.
Surrounded by impressive walls, which have stood since medieval times, a stroll around the Old City will take you past historic buildings, criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares. The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, constructed in 1166, is one of the oldest and most beautiful examples of Roman architecure along this coast.
Head inland and you can discover the compelling Montenegrin landscape. With a backdrop of the rugged Balkan Mountains, Durmitor National Park, is traversed by rivers and underground streams. Gaze in awe at the Tara Canyon, which is surrounded by dense pine forests and is one of the deepest gorges in the world.

About Venice
This World Heritage city is just about the perfect cruise call because everything you want to see is so easily accessible whether the ship docks just down from St Marks Square or further up the Grand Canal at the main Venice cruise terminal complex.
Cars are banned from the maze of narrow cobbled streets and 500 historic bridges within the city centre so there are just the two choices for getting around: the vaporetto (water-bus) network or just plain walking. A gondola ride is really for fun and romance rather than transportation.
Start walking from St Marks Square, with its ancient Basilica, lavish Doges Palace and imposing bell tower, then follow signs for the shop-lined Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. But wherever you walk, there are intriguing arty shops, museums and galleries plus some tasty cafes and restaurants along the way.

About Malaga
A gateway to so many Andalucian attractions and Costa del Sol resorts, Spanish cruise port Malaga stands out in its own right as a vibrant destination with its own unique character.
This second city of Andalucia has many Moorish influences, seen at their best in the stunning Alcazaba. Built on the site of a Roman fortress between the 8th and 11th Centuries, the castle's huge walls and fortified gates ensure a grand entrance. Inside, a restored Roman amphitheatre now acts as an outdoor entertainment centre.
Immediately behind the Alcazaba and rising high above the city with spectacular views, are the ruins of the 14th century Moorish castle, Gibralfaro.
Malaga-born Picasso is recognised with a history of the artist's life at the city's fascinating Picasso Foundation.