P&O Iona: 10 Changes That Would MASSIVELY Improve This Ship

Name: P&O Iona: 10 Changes That Would MASSIVELY Improve This Ship
Uploaded: 2026-04-03T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 47 s
Channel: Tom Cruisetube

Tom Cruisetube

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👁️ 291 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 10:47

What This Creator Said

2 Sad Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It would take something big to make me spend more of my own cash money booking another trip on Iona after what happened last time.

I am not just talking about the creepy crew incident late at night. The P&O still have not responded to FYI.

Sort out the staff training and remind them to keep their hands to themselves. Slash, when guests do make serious complaints, respond.

Sort out those 10 changes and I'll have another think about returning.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Station crew at hand wash stations to enforce hygiene.

✓Move the sweet shop next to the cinema for guest convenience.

✓Make one MDR traditional dining for routine and socializing.

✓Turn Limelight Club into an included, bookable venue to fill it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overcrowding on the ship — Be prepared for crowded spaces and wasted areas.

Staff behavior and complaint response — Report issues promptly, but expect slow response from P&O.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat changes would improve the P&O Iona experience?

QHow can the ship address overcrowding and wasted space?

QWhat should be done about staff behavior and complaint response?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet3½ Sad BaconDining Main1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty2½ Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks2 Sad BaconService Crew4½ Sad BaconShip Condition2½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity3 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3 Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Britain’s most popular cruise ship… but it is far from perfect! After my last trip on P&O Iona, it would take something BIG to get me back onboard. BUT… I think it could be fixed. In this video, I break down 10 changes that would completely transform the Iona experience. Some of these are small tweaks. Some would cost next to nothing. And some… would fundamentally change the ship. This isn’t a rant. It’s what MIGHT actually make me book again. If you’re thinking of sailing on Iona — or you already have — this is the video you need to watch before you go. No fluff. No brochure nonsense. Just what really needs to change. 🔥 Expect: The biggest design flaws onboard What’s ruining the guest experience (and how to fix it) Simple changes that would make a massive difference The one thing that still hasn’t been addressed If you’ve sailed on Iona, drop your own “fix” in the comments… I’ll let you know if it’s genius — or absolute nonsense. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Washy Washy 01:25 The Harbour Shop Issue 02:44 The Obvious MDR Change 04:02 Limelight Club 05:35 Coffee 06:30 Change It Or Enforce It 07:30 Skydome 08:25 No Mans Land 09:32 Gladys 09:54 That Bad Thing Subscribe for honest cruise reviews, deep dives, and zero “everything is amazing” nonsense. #POIona #CruiseReview #CruiseTips #PandOCruises #CruiseShips #TravelUK #Cruising