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P&O Cruises’ Adonia arrives in Southampton ready for Big Day

Adonia, the newest recruit to the P&O Cruises fleet, sailed into its homeport Southampton this morning.

The 30,000-ton ship - smallest in the fleet - berthed at the Mayflower Cruise Terminal where it will be nameby Dame Shirley Bassey tomorrow.

Dame Shirley will be joined on the stage by actor Hugh Bonneville, who stars as the Earl of Grantham in ITV’s Downton Abbey.

Adonia on her way to Southampton for Saturday’s celebrations

P&O Cruises managing director Carol Marlow said: “Adonia is the perfect addition to our fleet 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.

“Her naming ceremony is going to be a spectacular affair and will give Adonia the best start to her life with P&O Cruises. We look forward to sending her off on her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean on Sunday.”

Adonia’s maiden cruise is a 16-night cruise to the Western Mediterranean, which includes calls to Alghero in Sardinia; Portofino in Italy; Sete in France; Port Mahon in Menorca and Barcelona in Spain.