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P&O CRUISES IONA REVIEW | March 2025 | 5 night Belgium and Netherlands Cruise

What Emily Does
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 389 views๐Ÿ“… 10 months agoโฑ๏ธ 43:29
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๐Ÿง Best for SoloNorthern_europe ยท Spring ยท 5 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was a solo passenger. I was staying in a sea view cabin on deck 4.

I have cruised with PNO cruisers several times in the past. I think that was maybe my ninth sailing with PO.

I would 100% sail with PNO again. I have a PNO cruise booked, not for a little while. I have a PNO cruise booked for 2027.

I was disappointed with my breakfast in the keys. There was little bits and pieces that did disappoint me.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book the Olive Grove dining as soon as you can connect to the Wi-Fi on the ship.
โœ“If you are a light sleeper, avoid cabins on deck 4 aft due to disembarkation noise.
โœ“Use the prom deck for a quiet walk to get your steps in.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Noise on disembarkation day โ€” If you are a light sleeper, a cabin on deck 4 aft may not be right for you.
Lift availability โ€” Use stairs where possible or use lifts at the ends of the ship to avoid crowds.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould I recommend P&O's cruises?
QWould I recommend Iona?
QWhat was the overall experience on a 5-night Belgium and Netherlands cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Rotterdam3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Introduction to Amsterdam including a canal boat ride
Zeebrugge2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Welcome to my P&O Iona March 2025 review. In this video, I review everything from my 5 night cruise on P&O's Iona. We discuss: - embarkation - my cabin - food - drink - entertainment - excursions - service - tech I sailed on Iona for a 5 night Belgium and the Netherlands sailing between 13th and 18th March 2025. Iona sails year round from Southampton including to Northern Europe, the Norwegian Fjords, Canaries and Spain & Portugal. Ports visited: Rotterdam, Netherlands (overnight) Zeebrugge, Belgium Follow What_emily_does on Youtube and Instagram Bruges Vlog https://youtu.be/kfU32RxhnFU?si=f52ASMlbHTuO1ojX Don't forget to subscribe! https://youtube.com/@whatemilydoes?si=dGGOxKlrg9TDrUV9 We have previously sailed on Iona on a 7 night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords.- check out the series here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmKc_z1koSxsrQnqDMhSFWXXAk8elisKM&si=ACfO0HDWGYnU9HJY