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P&O Iona 1 Week Onboard!

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 101K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 1:24:40
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Winter · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are on a one-week Cruise heading from Southampton UK up to Germany followed by the Netherlands and then Belgium

we did not experience on the whole uh long lines wait times or a lack of crew in actual fact quite the opposite

it never really felt that busy to us on board

it was a fantastic week

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the P&O app for virtual queues for restaurants
Take a picture of the daily schedule for classes and events
Consider the water taxi in Rotterdam for a scenic ride

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Busy ship with many passengersThe experience was still positive; use the app for queues and explore alternative bars

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid the large number of passengers spoil the experience?
QWere there enough crew to manage?
QWhat is the check-in and embarkation process like?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Room Service3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hamburg4 Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle to city center (three pounds each way)
Rotterdam4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Water taxi to Euromast
Zeebrugge3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Train to Bruges (about five euros)
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YouTube Video Description

This is as epic as my vlogs come (aka very very long 😂). Here’s our complete experience of P&O Iona and a whole week onboard sailing Northern Europe during P&O’s busiest EVER sailing on one of their ships and with 900 children onboard! Did these huge numbers of passengers spoil the experience? Were there enough crew to manage? In this vlog you’ll also find out about… 1) the check-in / embarkation / muster process 2) every meal reviewed including MDR and speciality dining 3) all the facilities explored and enjoyed, including pools and thermal suite in the spa 4) exploration of Hamburg, Rotterdam and Zeebrugge independently with tips on how to save money 5) bars and drinks plus prices 6) entertainment including the acrobatic shows in the sky dome 7) meeting lots of my lovely supporters on YouTube (please say ‘hi’ if you spot yourselves and thanks for stopping by!) 8) the disembarkation process 9) some guest appearances and interviews and much more! So, settle down, grab a cuppa and some nibbles, put your feet up and here we go! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications for weekly travel vlogs and follow me on Instagram and Twitter @travelblogjamie. I’m also on Facebook ‘jamiewrobins’ and my website is travelblogjamie.com. Thanks as always for your support. #cruise #cruiseship #pando #iona #pandocruises #cruiselife