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I Took a Cruise On Britain's Biggest Ship - (She's Brand New!)

Emma Cruises
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👁️ 548K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 23:09
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · Fall · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disembarked a week-long cruise and before this I thought I knew P&O cruises pretty well but I saw things I did things I experienced things on this cruise that I would have never expected from P&O.

Iona is a very big cruise ship and I did know that when I booked her I think it's very different though looking at the deck plans on the website before you go on the cruise and actually being there looking down the corridor and realizing how big this cruise ship is.

The food was really good and you don't want to miss out on any restaurant this kind of overwhelming amount of choice is just something that comes with these mega huge cruise ships.

I actually did book another cruise on iona and I think that's the highest praise that I can give to a ship not just because I've rebooked this cruise for me but because I'm planning on bringing eight family members on this cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book restaurant and show reservations in advance using the app or website.
Arrive early for acrobatic shows in the dome to get a seat.
Consider paying as you go for drinks instead of buying a drinks package.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by dining options and booking systemsWatch videos like this to prepare; the app works well for bookings.
Not knowing how to navigate a large shipUse the color-coded artwork above stairs to identify location on the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs P&O's Iona worth the hype and the price?
QWhat is it like to cruise on Britain's biggest ship?
QHow does the dining and entertainment compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bruges3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tour of quaint streets
Le Havre2 Happy Bacon
Rotterdam3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tour of cube houses and streets
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YouTube Video Description

I've just disembarked a cruise on P&O's Iona which showed me things I’d never have expected from P&O. From the moment that she was announced Iona was designed to be different, her launch was a bold move for P&O but I wanted to know if the risk had paid off. In this video, we will look at the ship, the food, the entertainment, and the destinations we visited. I made a decision onboard that I've never made on a cruise before, in the video, I discuss why. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why I Booked a Cruise on P&O's Iona 00:43 - Iona Embarkation 01:26 - P&O's Muster Drill 02:12 - How Big is P&O's Iona? 02:40 - This Stopped me From Getting Lost 03:00 - Our Inside Cabin, 11115 04:30 - Exploring The Ship and Sky Dome 05:30 - What Capacity is Iona Sailing at? 05:45 - Iona's Pool Side Food, Taste 360 06:25 - Booking Meals and Shows on The App 09:00 - P&O Cruises App 09:15 - Theatre Shows 11:00 - Dome Shows 12:15 - Karaoke, ft Masks! 12:55 - Our Itinerary Change 13:45 - Are P&O's Drinks Packages Worth it? 14:25 - What Food is Included on a P&O Cruise? 14:45 - Buffet 16:00 - The Quays 16:40 - Afternoon Tea 17:15 - Vegan Dining onboard P&O's Iona 17:30 - P&O Cruises Dress Codes 18:35 - Beach House and Olive Grove 19:10 - I Started Planning Something... 19:32 - Le Havre 20:25 - Bad Balcony Cabins? 21:00 - Ship Design 21:12 - Pub and Trivia 21:42 - Can You Book a P&O Cruise From Outside of The UK? 22:05 - I Did Something I NEVER Expected! 22:50 - Why I Nearly Got Stranded in Spain ▶ Stay up to date: http://EmmaCruises.com/News ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise/ *** ▶ Background World Map (Use Code EMMACRUISES For a Discount): https://enjoythewood.com/emmacruises ▶ Daylight Lamp: https://emmacruises.com/lamp ▶ Don't make the WORST CRUISE MISTAKE: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 emma@emmacruises.com Join this channel to get access to exclusive perks like a weekly podcast and early ad free access to videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4C8c3h9SKdkxnOwIAiHeA/join