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Our SEA DAY and first KEEL & COW Experience on P&O IONA – DAY 2 VLOG

Tom and Dom Travel
Tom and Dom Travel
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👁️ 15K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 23:28
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we had a really really great first evening on board

the Keel and cow is the steakhouse specialty here on Iona and you do not have to pre-book it before embarking

it was a fantastic atmosphere and I think I prefer the late night sky do in here than I do on Aria

the Late Night Buffet stays open till half pass one which I think is absolutely brilliant

Creator's Tips & Advice

Search for a Facebook group for your cruise sailing to connect with fellow passengers and get tips.
Use the virtual queue system for dining to avoid long waits.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship crowded during school holidaysThe ship is busy but manageable; pools and hot tubs are popular, so plan accordingly.
Choosing between specialty and main diningSpecialty restaurants are supposed to be special, but main dining offers great value and included options.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a sea day on P&O Iona?
QHow does the Keel & Cow specialty restaurant experience compare to main dining?
QWhat is the atmosphere like at the silent disco in the Skydome?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconLoyalty ProgramMehValue Pricing1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Bremerhaven1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Day 2 of our P&O Iona Northern Europe cruise was our first sea day. We explored the ship and found out what is on offer onboard to keep guest entertained as we made our way to Bremerhaven. We ate in the main dining room for Lunch and had a special celebration evening meal in the Keel & Cow Speciality restaurant onboard. This was our first time dining in the venue and it surprised us. In the main theatre we experienced Remixed and then we went on to the silent disco in the Skydome! Our EMBARKATION of P&O IONA - https://youtu.be/czfEziAgvXo P&O Iona Inside CABIN TOUR and REVIEW - https://youtu.be/uiWan_RoMyc P&O Iona ULTIMATE Ship Tour - https://youtu.be/rKyLLDiC2Uc P&O Cruises' Iona, launched on August 9, 2020, is a groundbreaking vessel in the fleet. This magnificent ship spans 345 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 184,089 tons, and accommodates up to 5,200 guests in its 2,610 cabins. Iona boasts numerous state-of-the-art amenities, including multiple dining venues, entertainment options, and recreational facilities, making it a premier choice for an exceptional cruising experience. Designed for sustainability, Iona is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing its environmental impact. Image thumbnail from Press Association Music: Flight by Lichu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3p9ObJO We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021. We are relatively new to cruising, however we can now say we are officially hooked. Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. We have information about our travels on our website! 👉 https://www.tomanddomtravel.com Join our CRUISE CHAT facebook group! 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora, Costa Diadema and P&O Iona! Playlists MSC Preziosa October 2022 Northern Europe. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwRdSDMBOxenrnbZhAtNdhB P&O Arvia December 2022 Christmas and New Year Canaries. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwsJKRL2LZ3FhRCWlqh_PSz Ambassador Ambience April 2023 British Isles. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxKYfA4_WdgnGybkiQNrUBX P&O Azura Canary Islands and Madeira February 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWy4s3ECms-HeMsnFWpll29M Warner Leisure Hotels - Heythrop Park July 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwFYE00iAaKMnLb-XY82XNs Ambassador Ambition November 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxi_IJ0XSl6iQGJ4pz4dZC7 Island Princess Iceland and Greenland August 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWyQaMpv1ZHBPsnTp-qY65Gp P&O Aurora New Year's Eve December 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG Costa Diadema France, Italy and Spain October 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWzRh8-kssocHXZipDZP6GP- Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #pandocruises #pocruises #iona #cruiselife #TomandDomTravel #Cruise #cruiseship #cruiseship #youtube #subscribe #cruisevlogger