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P&O Iona | Embarkation DAY! Was this SLOW?

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 2K views๐Ÿ“… 2 months agoโฑ๏ธ 19:33
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog๐Ÿฅ‰Knowledgeable Creator
โค๏ธ Best for CoupleOther ยท 14 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's uh it does seem somewhat chaotic to be honest. It doesn't seem nice and smooth.

It's took a rather long time to get to this point. Hasn't it?

This has got to be the longest time it's took to get on a ship and I still haven't had a drink.

I would have thought they could have done the security a little bit faster. They seem to be a bit slow in the security.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Arrive at your assigned boarding time to avoid waiting
โœ“Be prepared to remove laptops and large electrical items for security
โœ“Check with guest services if your passport is kept for port visas

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

Long wait times during embarkation โ€” Be patient and expect delays, especially during peak times
Passport being kept for port visas โ€” Check with guest services to ensure passport is on ship

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas the P&O Iona embarkation at Southampton slow?
QWhat is the embarkation process like on P&O Iona?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Southampton2 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

P&O Iona | Embarkation DAY! Was this SLOW? Is P&O Iona Cruise Ship Embarkation at Southampton a Nightmare? | Our 14-Night Canaries Cruise Reveal Thinking of booking a P&O Iona cruise? Join Chu and Mark cruise vlog as we kick off our 14-night Canaries cruise from Southampton! In this video, we take you through the entire P&O Cruises embarkation process from parking at the terminal to our first meal on board. Is the Southampton cruise terminal chaotic or a breeze? We share our honest cruise tips experience with luggage drops, security wait times, and the "passport mystery" at check-in. Plus, get a first look at our Deck 11 forward balcony cabin, a tour of the P&O Iona buffet and Quays, and our first-night dinner review! and Cruise Tips In this video, youโ€™ll see: P&O Iona Southampton Parking: How the disabled badge and luggage drop system works. Embarkation Timeline: Why it took us 2 hours to get on the ship. Cruise Tips Cabin Tour: A sneak peek at a Deck 11 forward balcony (and why it's windy!). P&O Iona Cruise Ship Food Review: Fish and chips at The Quays and a full sit-down dinner. Sail Away Party: The vibes as we head toward the Canary Islands. Are you sailing on Iona soon? Let us know your embarkation stories or questions in the comments! #POCruises #POIona #CruiseVlog #Southampton #CruiseTips #TravelWithChewAndMark #CanariesCruise Chapters - Cruise Vlog on Embarkation Day for P&O Iona 0:00 P&O Iona Cruise Ship 14 Night Canaries Cruise Intro 0:36 P&O Cruises Parking Southampton Terminal 1:51 P&O Iona Luggage Drop Off Process 2:31 P&O Iona Embarkation Wait Times & Boarding 4:36 P&O Cruises Check In and Security Walkthrough 5:41 P&O Iona Muster Station Procedure 6:04 P&O Iona Forward Balcony Cabin Tour Deck 11 8:08 How Long Does Boarding P&O Iona Take? 9:05 P&O Iona Food: The Quays Fish and Chips 11:24 P&O Iona Cruise Ship Sail Away Party from Southampton 13:02 P&O Iona Main Dining Room Dinner Review 16:59 P&O Iona Drinks Package & The Clubhouse 17:35 P&O Iona Forward Balcony Wind Test at Night 18:34 P&O Iona Embarkation Review & cruise Tips Travel With Chu and Mark brings you real cruise vlog and travel vlog with honest, personal reviews. http://www.ChuAndMark.co.uk You Tube Subscribe to Travel With Chu And Mark Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark?sub_confirmation=1 2nd Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TravelWithChuAndMark?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more Cruise Content Check out our Playlists TRAVEL WITH CHU AND MARK PLAYLISTS https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark/playlists Thank You for Watching Chu And Mark TRAVEL WITH CHU AND MARK Travel Vlog & Cruise Vlog