The Adonia is the perfect size vessel (750 passengers) for this chance-of-a-lifetime experience to visit Cuba. Most were outside cabins. Dining was top notch. The new Glass House wine bar has a cruvinet and it's where I started my evening before dinner. The officers and staff were helpful and informative. And because it was a small ship it was common to see the captain greeting passengers. I had lunch in Havana with a ship's navigator who happened to be on our tour. We really enjoyed the two full days in Havana.
The destination itself was inspiring, and Fathom does everything it can to make the experience personal and memorable. When our group asked to spend more time shopping in Santiago, our Cuban guide called his supervisor and gladly made the arrangements for us to have some independent time. Guided bus tours are mixed with walking tours and musical performances that really help to paint a picture of the history and culture of a country that has been closed to the U.S, for half a century.
Cuba is not designed for masses of tourists, but that's what made the trip special. The Adonia was the only cruise ship at each port making the sites more accessible. Shore excursions to family-run restaurants were a highlight.
Comfortable beds, tea and coffee regularly stocked, great view from the balcony. Luis our cabin steward was a pro.