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What a First Time Norwegian Fjords Cruise is ACTUALLY Like! (P&O Iona)

James & Ellie's Adventures
James & Ellie's Adventures
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👁️ 93K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:25:47
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Spring · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm James and this is Ellie we'll be taking you along in our first ever cruise with P cruises on the beautiful Iona to the Norwegian fields

The good thing is this isn't a boat this is a ship um and there's a lot of people it's a big ship and it's a full capacity 5,200 people

We've made it up finally so the time is I can't see this it's 11:00 so it's Tak us 55 minutes and we stopped a lot took a lot of photos

This is hands down the most beautiful place we've ever been to yeah it is we were saying that on the way back weren't weely love it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your onboard account to ensure you are not charged twice for drinks
Book shows on the app in advance to secure a seat
Take a photo of the Horizon magazine daily for activity schedules

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessTake seasickness tablets; the ship is large and stable compared to a small boat
Navigating the large shipUse the Horizon magazine and onboard app to plan activities and find locations

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation experience like on P&O Iona?
QWhat activities are available on a sea day?
QWhat are the shore experiences in Stavanger and Olden?

Topics Covered

Booking Process4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Olden4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Brickdale glacier hike
Stavanger4 Happy Bacon
Top: L field rib tour
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YouTube Video Description

Are you planning a Norwegian Fjords cruise with P&O Cruises? In this full-length travel vlog, we are sharing our ultimate guide, honest reviews, and first-time cruise tips onboard the beautiful P&O Iona! As complete cruise beginners, we take you along for part 1 of our 7-night Norway holiday series. This massive 1.5-hour tour covers our entire embarkation day at Southampton port, a relaxing sea day exploring the ship activities and food, our first port of call into the colorful streets of Stavanger, and our breathtaking second stop deep inside Olden! Whether you are looking for an honest P&O Iona cabin review, shore excursion inspiration, packing tips, or just want to see the stunning scenery of the fjords, this travel guide has everything you need to know. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for part 2 and more cruise travel vlogs around the world! 🛳️🇳🇴🏔️ #POCruises #PandO #Ionacruise #NorwegianFjords #CruiseVlog #FirstTimeCruise #TravelGuide #Stavanger #Olden Any comments that are rude or disrespectful will find their comment removed and will be banned from commenting on all future videos. As well as being banned form viewing the channel. Keep it kind and respectful and nice. ✈️ Our Travel Agents - Just make sure you mention our name; James & Ellie's Adventures on your next booking to help support our channel (No extra cost to you) Thier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martintravel.njt/ Their Website: https://martintravel.notjusttravel.com 🎥 See below for equipment we use. The below links are Amazon affiliate links to the gear we use in our videos and buy buying through the link youll help support our channel as we get a small commission at no cost to you. Here is what we use; Pansonic Lumix Fz2000 - https://amzn.to/3OEqw1y Go Pro Hero 9 Black - https://amzn.to/3s3rbR2 Go Pro Hero 8 - https://amzn.to/3rSbNad Go Pro Media Mod Hero 8 - https://amzn.to/3rWPYq8 Go Pro Hero 9 Media Mod - https://amzn.to/45fWhn9 Rode Micro Mini - https://amzn.to/3DG0y7t Iphone 14 pro - https://amzn.to/3qoR1yu 🍕 SUPPORT US AND BUY AS A PIZZA, OH I MEAN COFFEE! ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Jellieviewshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/Jellieviews POP OVER TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE: https://www.instagram.com/jellie_views/ 🎶 MUSIC 🎶 like the music in the video? Head over to Epidemic sound the best place to use copyright free music for your videos: Artlist.io https://artlist.io/referral/5258621/James Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/m2xpu6 Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and come joint our community on our holiday Travels :)