My Last Minute Iona Cruise Review - Bumped Twice, Saved by P&O
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Princess didn't want me. MSC didn't want me. PO agreed to take me in, but only if I agreed to board my least favorite of all their ships.
It turned out to be way better than I feared. There were children, but non feral and unsupervised.
Less than 48 hours on Iona was not my first choice for this month's trip or my second or third come to that.
I've since booked a week on board in February so I'll give it the full cruise tube and decide for sure.
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Princess bumped me. MSC bumped me. P&O said “fine — but it’s Iona.” So I did the only sensible thing a man with zero options does: I boarded a last-minute 48-hour emergency cruise and went to find out what actually happens on a tiny “taster”, expecting 90% booze and 10% cruise. This isn’t a usual full-fat Cruisetube review — it’s a blow-by-blow of a hastily booked two-nighter: embarkation chaos, queue drama, buffet politics, bizarre entertainment, dining shenanigans, prom-deck laps, gym time, and a few genuinely weird moments that only happen at sea. I also walk the ship, chat to crew, and try very hard not to lose my mind. No spoilers here — watch for the laughs, the gripes, and the bits you’d only see on a rushed, nowhere-going little cruise. If you’ve ever been bumped, rebooked, or ended up on a trip you didn’t want — this one’s for you. If you enjoyed the video then like, subscribe and ring the bell. If you hate my stuff, recommend the channel to someone you don't like. Ever been bumped last minute? What happened to you? Here, ladies and gentlemen… WE GO! 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - LADS LADS LADS 03:00 - The guests in the queue 04:13 - The bully at embarkation 05:20 - Walk With Me Tim 05:53 - Cabin Tour... 06:30 - Check in with a shoppee 07:48 - Embarkation buffet 08:47 - Iona Refit 09:25 - Decks 6,7,8 Atrium 10:24 - Pearl MDR 11:22 - 'The Show' - Sons Of Pitches 12:13 - The worst singer ever? 12:37 - Brodies Karaoke 13:15 - Prom laps and confrontation at late night snacks 14:41 - The ghost 15:30 - Gym 16:05 - Breakfast in Aqua 16:53 - Ocean Studios 17:13 - Decks 17,18, 19 17:50 - Skydome and Taste 360 18:19 - Limelight Club art lecture 19:08 - The Olive Grove lunch 19:55 - Formal Night & Chefs Table 21:30 - 'The Show' - Festival 22:17 - Wandering the ship 22:40 - Breakfast at The Quays 23:30 - Ships, ducks and swingers 23:48 - The costs #CruiseTube #Iona #EmergencyCruise #CruiseVlog