P&O Cruises smallest vessel, the Adonia (ex-R Eight, Minerva II, Royal Princess), has officially been transferred to Azamara Crusies. She will be transformed to the Azamara Pursuit in a drydock in the Bahamas.
Whats neat about this is two things. One is P&O’s parent is Carnival Corp, and Azamara’s is Royal Caribbean. So Carnival sold a ship to Royal Caribbean. Not something anyone could have guessed. Also Azamara has been very candid with the process. Check out these pictures:
New metal letters in the machine shop awaiting to be fixed on the hull: AZAMARA PURSUIT. Vessel is nearing the drydock in the Bahamas. #explorefurther #azamara #azalocal @AzamaraVoyages pic.twitter.com/cvGw21T2PO
— Larry Pimentel (@LarryPimentel) March 13, 2018
Turn over signatures! Historic day filled with excitment, enthusiasm, & pride. Acquisition completed! #Azamara pic.twitter.com/G1fSCwRAK9
— Larry Pimentel (@LarryPimentel) March 12, 2018
We couldn't be happier to say that as of 12:00 hours, Captain Carl has taken command of the vessel! Welcome to the family @AzamaraPursuit 💙 pic.twitter.com/1UTCCgoujb
— Azamara Club Cruises (@AzamaraVoyages) March 14, 2018
I am very glad to announce that captain Carl Smith has taken command of Adonia, to be known Azamara Pursuit whilst on blocks in Grand Bahama Yard March 14th 2018 at 1200 hours.
Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/m9rujGQgz2
— Larry Pimentel (@LarryPimentel) March 14, 2018