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We Embarked P&O Iona - What Is It Really Like?

Namy Does Cruising
Namy Does Cruising
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👁️ 7K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 18:29
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europeFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Checked in through security in what, 30 minutes. It helps if you're on the ship before, I think, so we know the way around.

I think their cocktails list is very limited. Yeah. I thought this last on our last two piano cruises.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download and print luggage tags 2 weeks before sailing
Check which of Southampton's five cruise terminals you need
Use My Holiday app to join virtual queues for dining
Manually set your phone to ship time

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the wrong cruise terminalCheck your boarding documents or the Southampton VTS site
Missing the ship due to trafficAllow plenty of time for travel to the terminal
Forgetting safety proceduresWatch the safety video as soon as you board

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on P&O Iona?
QHow long does check-in and security take?
QWhat are the drinks packages like?
QIs the 710 Club worth booking?
QWhat is the food quality at specialty restaurants?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

What is it actually like embarking P&O Iona, one of Britain’s biggest cruise ships? Today we’re joining P&O Cruises at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton to find out! (Vlog 1). Today we’re embarking P&O Iona, one of the largest cruise ships ever built for the British market, as we begin our P&O Norwegian Fjords cruise in Southampton. In this video, we take you through exactly what it’s really like embarking P&O Iona, from arriving at the terminal to stepping onboard this enormous P&O Cruises cruise ship for the very first time. Embarkation day on P&O Iona is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming - especially on a ship this size. We’ll show you what to expect during P&O Iona embarkation, how smooth (or not!) the process feels, and what those first few hours onboard are really like as the ship prepares to sail for the Norwegian Fjords. Once onboard P&O Iona, we start getting our bearings, taking in just how big this ship really is and beginning our first look at what P&O Cruises Iona has to offer. From the atmosphere onboard to those early first impressions, this vlog sets the tone for our full P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords cruise series. If you’re planning a cruise on P&O Iona, thinking about a P&O Cruises Norwegian Fjords itinerary, or just curious what it’s like embarking one of Britain’s biggest cruise ships, this video will give you a realistic look at day one onboard. Subscribe to our channel and come cruise with us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PBHjq1vZ6a0ILp7yRxuyg?sub_confirmation=1 About P&O Iona & P&O Cruises: P&O Iona is one of the newest and largest ships in the P&O Cruises fleet, launching in 2020 and designed specifically for the British cruise market. Alongside ships such as Arvia, Britannia, Ventura, Azura, Aurora and Arcadia, P&O Iona offers a modern cruise experience with a strong focus on dining, entertainment and scenic itineraries like the Norwegian Fjords. P&O Iona features a wide range of restaurants, bars, lounges and entertainment venues, as well as popular spaces like the SkyDome and multiple dining options included in the cruise fare. P&O Cruises is a well-known British cruise line offering no-fly cruises from the UK, making ships like P&O Iona especially popular for Norwegian Fjords cruises departing from Southampton. Watch More from Our P&O Iona Series: P&O IONA CABIN TOUR: https://youtu.be/AomOZ1wpKG0 #pandocruises #iona #cruise #cruiseship 🛳 Get a Personalised Map of Your Cruise! We’re proud to be working with The Cruise Maps, who use GPS tracking to create beautifully detailed maps of your exact cruise route. If you’d like your own personalised cruise map, you can get 10% off by ordering through our link: www.thecruisemaps.com/NAMY *We earn a small commission if you order using our link - it doesn’t cost you anything extra, but it really helps support our channel! Please also note that you can’t stack discounts, so if you’re already using another offer, only one will apply.* Who Are We? We’re Amy & Nathan - two cruise-loving idiots who document life onboard cruise ships with a mix of tips, reviews and humour. From Marella to MSC and everything in between, we’re here to help you plan your next cruise (and show you what not to do along the way!). Follow us on Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/namydoescruising/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/namydoescruising TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@namydoescruising?_t=8mLjdvI9TmL&_r=1