ADONIA - Western Mediterranean - 2-18 May 2012
Lisbon, Gibraltar, Alghero, Rome, Portofino, Sete, Barcelona, Port Mahon, Portimao
I was first to check-in at the QEII Terminal as I was able to use the Caribbean desks and then there was a short wait in the terminal, where I picked up a couple of the free magazines to read on board. My friend soon joined me. There was a separate area with drinks and newspapers for Ligurian members. The two top levels and suite passengers were called first, then Caribbean. It was lovely to be back on a small ship. We headed for the Curzon Lounge for the free champagne etc! It was nice to find that instead of the plate of dry sandwiches and crisps that you used to get, there was a hot and cold buffet with canapes (including smoked salmon with salmon mouse and caviar), hot and cold wraps, delicious pies and pastries (eg. Scottish pie) as well as deserts. They are still smartening up the ship and on boarding day two people were measuring up for new carpets in the Curzon Room - which looked fine to me!
Comfortable beds with 10 inches clearance under for luggae. good reading light and adequate storage, but mostly cupbaords - not drawers, and most of it low down. Hairdryer in bathroom. Very quiet and good view for an obstructed cabin as between lifeboat and tender.