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Iona cruise ship offers a wealth of holidays to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands, Northern European City Escapes and Norwegian Fjords. Iona is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board. The cruises sails from my local port which makes everything a lot easier, my last cruise was a fly cruise, and as amazing as it was to get out of the UK, it wasn’t without it’s problems. Not only because I’ve booked it again but also because I’m going to be bringing 8 family members with me including my 2 nieces who haven’t ever cruised before.
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I’ll break it down into day and night, starting with daytime. Try 4 swimming pools (two of which are infinity pools) with sunlounges, indoor and out plus 18 hot tubs, enough choice? There’s usually live acoustics around and always a waiter on hand for drinks. There are some venues on each ship where dress codes don’t apply, so make sure to check your Horizon paper that’s delivered to your cabin each day to check where these are, as they vary ship by ship.
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Most nights we would either go to the theatre, or we would go and see the dome show. They would also have live music in the dome, like the brilliant band She or the equally brilliant house band called Pulse. It wasn’t just the dining options that had to be booked ahead of time, all theatre shows did too. Our four-screen cinema complex offers a warm welcome, comfortable seating and a premium cinema experience.
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Iona’s Norwegian Fjords holidays give you the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic destinations. The itineraries have been carefully designed as an introduction to the region, offering something for everyone. In each port, a collection of shore experiences will take you to the heart of Norway’s astonishing natural wonders and diverse cultural attractions.
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A cosy bar designed to tempt gin lovers, browse the selection of sophisticated and stylish cocktails from the enticing menu. You can even try P&O Cruises' very own Marabelle gin, distilled right before your eyes. Combining the hustle and bustle of the Atrium with exquisite cocktails, try unique drinks in a lively atmosphere at the Emerald Bar. Plus, with aerial artists showing off their skills above, get ready for a truly unforgettable evening. In early-March 2021 were announced major itinerary program changes with only Britain coastal mini-cruises and 7-day roundtrips from Southampton.
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Our First Exploration of The Ship Was Exciting
You can dress casually around the ship in t-shirts, shorts, trousers, sundresses, skirts, sweaters and other items depending on the weather. However, no swimming attire can be worn in the ship's lounges, inside bars, dining areas, or in the atrium. As well as providing the perfect cruise holiday for adults, P&O Iona is a great way to enjoy life at sea as a family. For moments spent making memories together, show your competitive side at the sports courts where you can try your hand at golf, archery, football and more, or simply relax and unwind as a family by the pools. Onboard Iona you’ll find various performances occurring in unexpected places and at unexpected times.
We booked the cheapest cabin available which is a guaranteed inside cabin, this meant that we didn’t pick our cabin location and it was assigned to us. Due to social distancing, this is no longer the case and you usually visit your muster station, then watch the videos in your cabin. Believe it or not, we did all used to stand together in big groups, sometimes out on the promenade deck. Whitewall Galleries offer a wide range of artwork from leading contemporary artists as well as 20th Century masters.
The SkyDome Was a Popular Evening Venue With Incredible Shows
I assume that at some point before the show they release the spaces of those that haven’t shown up and let in people without a booking. On one evening we wanted to see the 8.30 show but it was sold out so I booked the later show. Sometimes we would just book the shows 10 or so minutes before we went to the theatre which usually worked. My last cruise was with Marella where they hand you a drink as you walk into the theatre so that did take a little getting used to, but not the end of the world. Capacity in the theatres was reduced slightly for social distancing and we had to wear masks while watching the show. Overall it worked pretty well but did miss a few key things like the opening times of restaurants and the daily schedule.
I couldn’t fault anything with any food item in the buffet, it was brilliant. As far as included food goes though, even on our 7-night cruise, we could have eaten in a different place every night without paying anything extra. I have to say, I think P&O have some of the worst value drinks packages on the market and for most people, it makes more sense to pay as you go. The glass windows are on both sides and we spent quite a lot of time here with a drink just sitting and watching the world go by. After walking 20k+ steps in port whenever I came back into the ship I would be desperate for a drink.
Lots of cruise ship buffets have long opening hours but P&O’s are extra good. The late-night snacks and late-night chocolate cake were AMAZING. There was lots and lots and lots of live music around the ship with each show being repeated multiple times.
Two of the tanks are larger (length 35 m / 115 ft, diameter 8 m / 26 ft, gas capacity 1525 m3), while the 3rd tank has length 28 m (92 ft), diameter 5 m (16 ft), and gas capacity 520 m3. Iona's cruise itineraries are 7-day and 14-day in length and include extended port stays (with late-night departures) that allow travelers to sample the local nightlife. In early-March were announced major itinerary program changes with only Britain Coastal mini-cruises and 7-day roundtrips from Southampton.
For adults looking simply to socialise and enjoy a little tipple, there are several different bars and lounges to choose from. Next is the P&O UK's timelapse video of the cruise ship's construction. During this traditional event, under the keel (first hull block, where the bow thrusters are mounted) was placed a bronze coin (from Isle of Iona's Abbey) and a slice of green marble (also from the island). This block (#18) is part of the bow section and has weight 461 tons, length 21,5 m, width 19,4 m, height 9,8 m. The "coin ceremony" was attended by Paul Ludlow (P&O Cruises UK's President), Stephan Schmees (Meyer Werft's Executive Board Member / Project Management) and Jurgen Storz (Meyer Werft's Project Leader). Like on all new passenger liners, Iona's construction blocks (hull and superstructure) are pre-fabricated then floated out to the shipyard for assembling.
The booking of restaurants isn’t so much of a ‘P&O thing’ as it is a ‘large ship thing’. This wasn’t a problem for us at all, but I know how some people don’t like to use their phones when cruising. Our cruise was sailing at a little over 65% capacity and only time will tell how she will feel at 100% capacity.
When the ship is full, I doubt you’ll get much chance to play. With a sauna, hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and heated loungers, let your worries melt away as you experience the benefits of the Thermal Suite. For those who want to treat themselves during their getaway, this impressive ship is also home to an excellent choice of shops. From designer brands to holiday souvenirs, treat yourself to a well-deserved present or two as you indulge in some retail therapy.
The self-service restaurant is spacious, elegant and relaxed, with ocean vistas on the side. P&O Cruises has really set the bar high with dining onboard Iona. This isn’t just some of the best food I’ve eaten at sea, it’s some of the best I’ve ever experienced.
Every cabin does come with a kettle and as I usually drink peppermint tea I took a few peppermint tea bags back to my room so that I could have tea in the mornings. It was pretty cold on this cruise away and the way I see it, if I’m paying for a glass I’d much prefer it to be full of Pepsi than half full of ice which just hits me on the nose and gets annoying. Here in the UK, it isn’t the default to always get lots of ice in a drink in the way that it seems to be in the US and other countries. The main atrium area of Iona is this huge area that is split over multiple levels with two staircases in the middle. I didn’t know what we would do in the port is Le Havre though, I definitely wasn’t going to spend 3 hours each way on a bus to Paris.
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