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P&O Iona Dining Review– The Good, The Bad, and the Gelatin!

Tom Cruisetube
Tom Cruisetube
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👁️ 551 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 11:48
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Creator's Key Takeaways

The buffet is a five out of 10.

The quality of the food varies between quite good and quite disgusting, but on the whole, it's as good as you can expect for the price that you pay.

I'm a traditionalist, so my dining preference is always first sitting on a large shared table. Unfortunately, that's not an option on Iona.

Try them all. Avoid afternoon tea and chef's table.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid the cakes and puddings at the buffet.
Do not sit next to people who leave their belongings on chairs.
Try all dining options but avoid afternoon tea and chef's table.
Get an ice cream if you want one.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating freedom dining and virtual queuesUse the app to join a virtual queue or book a table like at a restaurant on land.
Quality of food at buffetExpect varying quality; avoid cakes and puddings.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the dining options on P&O Iona?
QWhat are the pros and cons of each dining venue?
QWhat should first-timers know about dining on Iona?

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YouTube Video Description

P&O Iona Dining Review – (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About the Food Onboard! 🍽️ Food, glorious food. On land, it’s a necessity. At sea, it’s 50% of the day. Onboard P&O Iona, dining isn’t just about nutrition — it’s about navigating buffets, burgers, and baffling up-charges with the grace of a seasoned cruiser (or the chaos of someone discovering the freedom dining 'app' for the first time). In this episode, I explore (almost) every dining option on P&O Iona — from buffets and burger bars to fine dining attempts and theatrical dinners — with honesty, sarcasm, and an unhealthy side of indigestion. If you’ve ever wondered where to eat, what to skip, or how to avoid paying extra to cook your own dinner, this one’s for you. No spoilers here — just watch, enjoy, and prepare to be hungry… or horrified. Here, ladies and gentlemen… WE GO! 🎥 If you enjoy the video: Like, subscribe and ring the bell Share it with your cruise mates Or recommend it to someone who thinks “buffet” is a personality type. 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Horizon Buffet 01:59 - Taste 360 02:33 - The Quays 03:45 - The MDRs 05:46 - The Olive Grove 06:05 - Sindhu 06:24 - Keel and Cow 06:58 - The Glass House 07:21 - The Beach House 08:41 - Ripples 08:49 - Limelight Club 09:13 - Epicurean 10:17 - Chefs Table #CruiseTube #POCruises #Iona #CruiseFood #CruiseReview #CruiseDining #CruiseLife