P&O Iona Looks VERY Different This Time... We show you why! EMBARKATION DAY

Join us as we embark on a 14 night Christmas and New Year cruise aboard P&O Iona! In this embarkation day vlog, we travel to Southampton, check in for our festive cruise, explore the beautiful Christmas decorations onboard, enjoy our first drinks in the Crow's Nest, dine at The Beach House, and discover what it's really like to board one of P&O Cruises' most popular ships during the holiday season. This cruise is extra special because it's the first time we've ever returned to the same cruise ship after 27 cruises! We'll be sailing to Lisbon, the Canary Islands and Madeira while celebrating Christmas and New Year at sea. If you're considering a P&O Iona cruise, a Christmas cruise, or a Canary Islands cruise, this series will show you exactly what to expect from embarkation day through to the final port. 🚢 Ship: P&O Iona 🎄 Cruise: Christmas & New Year Cruise 📍 Sailing From: Southampton 🌴 Itinerary: Lisbon, Canary Islands & Madeira 📅 December 2025 Have you ever taken a Christmas cruise? Let us know in the comments! 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 Northern Europe Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwDSdwO2LoKVRpiwx48KMFM P&O Arvia Christmas and New Year Cruise - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwsJKRL2LZ3FhRCWlqh_PSz P&O Aurora New Years Cruise - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG 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 Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #POIona #POCruises #ChristmasCruise #CruiseVlog #CanaryIslandsCruise #CruiseTravel #TomAndDomTravel