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Trying P&O for the First Time! Boarding IONA, the UK’s BIGGEST Cruise Ship – Will We Like It?

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👁️ 19K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 46:01
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · 5 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Never been on PO before. We haven't.

We've got a drinks package on this one. We have.

Overall so far very impressed. enjoy the food.

Of all the main dining rooms that we've done, this was the best.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stick to your boarding time, but if it's quiet, you might get on early.
Don't bother with online check-in photo upload; they take a new one anyway.
For a good sail away spot, go to the pavilion and infinity pool deck.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Never been on P&O beforeWe're trying it for the first time and sharing our experience.
Getting to the port on cruise dayWe arrived the morning of, but usually prefer to arrive the day before.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill we like P&O Cruises for the first time?
QWhat is the embarkation experience like on Iona?
QHow is the food and dining on board?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Rotterdam
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge
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YouTube Video Description

We’re trying P&O Cruises for the first time—and kicking things off aboard Iona, the UK’s biggest cruise ship! Join us as we embark in Southampton for a 5-night cruise to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge, complete with a deluxe drinks package 🍸 In this episode, it’s embarkation day! We explore the ship, grab some food at The Quays, sip wine at The Glass House, check out the Crows Nest, enjoy dinner in the main dining room (Aqua), and end the night with a high-energy Pink tribute act. And yep… we even do a proper muster drill (turns out those still happen sometimes!). 👀 If you’re new here, we’re cruise lovers who usually sail with Virgin Voyages—so this is a whole new experience for us! Will we enjoy this very British cruise on P&O Iona? Come aboard and find out. Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more travel tips and adventures with us. #POCruises #Iona #CruiseVlog #EmbarkationDay #CruiseLife 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/