Everyone Left P&O Iona in Lisbon... Were They Right To?

Today is Day 4 of our cruise and we arrive at our first port of call, beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. As overnight guests in Lisbon, we have plenty of time to explore one of Europe's most popular cruise destinations. We share our best cruise port tips, walk through the city centre, enjoy traditional Portuguese pastel de nata and coffee, discover stunning viewpoints, experience unexpected torrential rain, and return later in the evening to see Lisbon's incredible Christmas lights display. Back onboard P&O Iona we enjoy lunch at The Quays, dinner at Olive Grove, drinks in the Crow's Nest, and even experience live Portuguese Fado music brought onboard during our overnight stay. If you're planning a P&O Iona cruise, a Christmas cruise, New Year cruise, or visiting Lisbon on a cruise ship, this video is packed with useful tips and honest experiences to help you make the most of your visit. ✨ In this video: ✔ First impressions of Lisbon cruise port ✔ Walking from P&O Iona into the city ✔ Lisbon cruise port tips ✔ Traditional Portuguese food & coffee ✔ Christmas lights in Lisbon ✔ The Quays food review ✔ Olive Grove review ✔ Crow's Nest drinks ✔ Portuguese Fado entertainment onboard ✔ Christmas & New Year cruise life Have you visited Lisbon on a cruise? Let us know your favourite thing to do in the city in the comments below! P&O Iona Inside Cabin 15436 - https://youtu.be/WTDU8DRozLs P&O Iona Review - https://youtu.be/lxfA8720QMA P&O Iona Ship Tour - https://youtu.be/rKyLLDiC2Uc P&O Iona is one of the most innovative cruise ships sailing from the UK and remains the flagship of the P&O Cruises fleet. Built by Meyer Werft and launched in 2021, Iona was the first LNG-powered cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises and was designed specifically for British holidaymakers. At over 184,000 gross tons and carrying around 5,200 guests, she is the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market. Stretching 345 metres in length, Iona offers a modern cruising experience with stylish interiors, expansive outdoor spaces, and a huge range of dining, entertainment, and leisure facilities. One of Iona's standout features is the impressive SkyDome, a glass-roofed entertainment venue that transforms throughout the day from a relaxing pool area into a vibrant space for aerial performances, live music, and spectacular evening shows. Guests can enjoy more than 30 places to eat and drink, including popular venues such as The Quays street food market, The Olive Grove, The Keel & Cow, and Sindhu by Atul Kochhar. There are also four main dining rooms, numerous bars and lounges, a luxurious spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and four swimming pools. This festive Christmas and New Year cruise departed Southampton on 20 December 2025 for a 14-night voyage to Portugal, the Canary Islands, and Madeira. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, Iona called at Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital, before heading south to the sunshine of the Canary Islands. Ports of call included Lanzarote with its dramatic volcanic landscapes, Fuerteventura's stunning beaches, Tenerife and the iconic Mount Teide, and Gran Canaria with its vibrant capital, Las Palmas. The voyage also visited the beautiful island of Madeira, famous for its spectacular scenery, botanical gardens, and New Year celebrations. With Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve celebrated onboard, this cruise combined winter sunshine, festive entertainment, sea days, and unforgettable destinations for the perfect holiday escape. We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021.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. 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 You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #POIona #POCruises #Lisbon #CruiseVlog #ChristmasCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #Portugal #TravelVlog #Cruising #tomanddomtravel