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EVERY AVAILABLE CRUISE EXCURSION | P&O Cruises Iona 🚢 March 2025 Belgium and the Netherlands Cruise

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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · Spring · 5 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have booked on PNO Ziona and I am traveling solo.

I have been on excursions before where we've the bus has left because the people haven't arrived at the bus back to the cruise ship in time.

I'm not going to go through both days because they're exactly the same on both of them.

I myself have broken my ankle whilst walking around Bruge.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book excursions online early to get a 10% discount and avoid sell-outs.
✓Always read the essential information section for each excursion.
✓Be mindful of time and ensure you return to the coach on time to avoid missing the ship.
✓For 'on your own' tours, use Google Maps with an earbud to navigate discreetly.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting back to the ship on time after excursions — Be very mindful with any port excursion, make sure you're giving yourself plenty of time to get back to the ship.
Choosing the right excursion for mobility needs — Check for accessible options and note that if traveling with others, they may need to book standard tours.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat excursions are available on a P&O Cruises Iona 5-night Belgium and Netherlands cruise?
QHow do P&O excursion prices compare for booking online vs. on board?
QWhat are the activity levels and durations for various excursions?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam2 Happy Bacon
Top: Amsterdam on your own (£62.10 for transfers)
Bruges2 Happy Bacon
Top: Bruges on your own plus bike (£104.40 for adults)
Rotterdam1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Windmills
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YouTube Video Description↓

Welcome to our P&O Cruises Iona 5 night Belgium and the Netherlands every available excursion video. In this video, I take you through every single excursion available on our 5 night cruise to Belgium and the Netherlands, stopping at Rotterdam and Zeebrugge. We sailed on Iona for a 5 night Belgium and the Netherlands sailing between 13th and 18th March 2025. Iona sails year round from Southampton including to Northern Europe, the Norwegian Fjords, Canaries and Spain & Portugal. Ports visited: Rotterdam, Netherlands (overnight) Zeebrugge, Belgium Follow What_emily_does on Youtube and Instagram Don't forget to subscribe! https://youtube.com/@whatemilydoes?si=dGGOxKlrg9TDrUV9 We have previously sailed on Iona on a 7 night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords.- check out the series here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmKc_z1koSxsrQnqDMhSFWXXAk8elisKM&si=ACfO0HDWGYnU9HJY