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We Wouldn’t Do This Again on P&O Iona….

Namy Does Cruising
Namy Does Cruising
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👁️ 8K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 15:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's safe to say we wouldn't do this again

The official city sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus cost us around £36.50 per person, which we personally felt was a bit overpriced

missing ports is actually quite common on cruise ships. So, please make sure that you get that as part of your insurance policy

chat to your fellow cruisers because most of the time they are cool as hell

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get cruise insurance that covers missed ports and obtain a letter from the cruise line as proof
Use My Holiday app to book specialty dining and shows immediately on embarkation day
Join virtual queues for dining about 30-60 minutes before peak times (7:00-8:00 PM)
Bring your cruise card when going ashore as it is essential for re-boarding
Use a fee-free credit card or bank account for spending abroad to avoid transaction fees

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the shipAlways carry your cruise card; if lost, get a replacement at reception immediately
Missed portsPurchase insurance that covers missed ports; P&O provides a letter automatically for claims
Dining availabilityBook specialty dining and shows as soon as bookings open on embarkation day

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Haugesund hop-on hop-off bus worth the money?
QHow does P&O Iona handle missed ports due to weather?
QWhat are the best ways to book onboard activities and dining?
QHow does the virtual queuing system work on P&O Iona?

Port Highlights

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Top: City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus (£36.50 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

Today on P&O Iona, during our P&O Cruises Iona cruise, we spent money on something that seemed like a really good idea at the time…. but for us, it just didn’t feel worth it (Vlog 6). While sailing onboard P&O Cruises Iona, we decided to try something new on this P&O Iona cruise, thinking it would add to the experience. But after giving it a go, we came away feeling like it wasn’t the best way we could have spent our money - and it’s something we probably wouldn’t do again. In this vlog, we share exactly what we spent our money on during our time on P&O Iona, why it didn’t quite live up to expectations for us, and whether it might still be worth it depending on what you want from your cruise. Because what didn’t work for us on P&O Iona…. might actually be something you’d really enjoy. As our P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords cruise continues, we also show more of life onboard P&O Cruises Iona, including glimpses of P&O Iona dining, bars, restaurants and the overall atmosphere onboard one of the most popular ships in the P&O Cruises fleet. If you’re planning a P&O Cruises Norwegian Fjords cruise, researching P&O Iona inside cabins, or deciding what’s worth spending money on during a P&O Iona cruise, this vlog should help you figure out what’s right for you. 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 P&O IONA EMBARKATION VLOG: https://youtu.be/yoSK21bZ2M4 P&O IONA SEA DAY: https://youtu.be/dh1pMlHOh2E P&O IONA STAVANGER VLOG: https://youtu.be/Uda2-ZvCFa4 P&O IONA OLDEN VLOG: https://youtu.be/RlzgKlwMG0Q P&O IONA OLDEN (DAY 2) VLOG: https://youtu.be/CdKrZApsXic #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