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P&O Iona - What we REALLY Thought - The Good, The Bad and All of the Top Tips!

Paradise Falls Family
Paradise Falls Family
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👁️ 25K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 38:46
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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Northern_europe · Spring · 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

In general, while we enjoyed our cruise overall, there were some aspects of the piano experience we really weren't impressed with.

The Iona is a beautiful ship. Relatively new and one of the flagship ships in the PO fleet.

PNO really don't have a good handle on their IT and tech and it makes the cruisers unnecessarily stressful.

The food quality was really impressive and a big positive for the cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pre-book your dining table each night before boarding to avoid hassle.
✓Get on the dining reservation system as soon as it opens around 5:15 p.m.
✓Try the hot tubs on deck 8 for a quieter experience with a sea view.
✓Book excursions as soon as you get on board or within Wi-Fi distance of the ship.
✓Go early to get off the ship to avoid long queues for excursions.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the dining reservation system — Pre-book tables before boarding or get on the system as soon as it opens at 5:15 p.m. to avoid long queues.
Understanding the Wi-Fi and technology limitations — Be prepared for a basic internet page instead of an app, and consider paying for Wi-Fi if in a group split across rooms.
Knowing what to expect for formal night — Bring a suit jacket; a suit and tie is fine, and it's a fun night with free drinks and a special menu.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on P&O Iona?
QHow does the dining system work and what are the tips to navigate it?
QWhat is the entertainment like for families on board?
QWhat should you know about the boarding and disembarkation process?
QHow does the service and atmosphere compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconKids Family1 Sad BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Olden3½ Happy Bacon
Top: troll cars
Stanga3½ Happy Bacon
Helisilt3½ Happy Bacon
Top: furies
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YouTube Video Description↓

We are Paradise Falls Family - we're a family of four who love to explore the world together. We are hoping by sharing some of our top tips for each destination we will inspire you (and save you some research!) We sailed on the P&O Iona around the Norwegian Fjords at the end of May 2025 and fell in love with the scenery there but didn't fall in love as much with P&O! This vlog goes through all of the pros and cons to sailing on this ship and lots of top tips to still make the most of your cruise! Discover our Top Travel Recommendations and Save Up to 40% off 2M+ Hotels Worldwide When You Sign Up for Free on Plannin: https://plannin.com/en?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=Cruise&refId=ParadiseFallsFamily Our new website - www.adventuresxparadise.com Come and chat with us over on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paradisefallsfamily ----------- CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:53 - The Ship 3:41 - Tech and WiFi 6:12 - Dining 12:15 - Drinks 14:08 - Service 16:02 - Tips 16:47 - Staterooms 19:32 - Accessibility 20:08 - Pools 21:49 - Entertainment 23:57 - Kids Clubs 25:02 - Atmosphere 26:33 - Ports and Excursions 28:35 - Celebration Night 29:55 - Hygiene 30:38 - Boarding 33:44 - Parking 35:09 - Staying in the Area 35:55 - Disembarking 37:08 - Summary ----------- #paradisefallsfamily #family #travel #travelvlog #familytravel #familytravelvlog #travelvlogger #explore #explorewithkids #p&o #pando #pandocruise #pandocruises #iona #cruise #norway #norwegianfjords #norwegianfjordscruise #cruiselife #cruisetour #shiptour #cruisevlog #cruisewithkids #stavanger #olden #hellesylt #geiranger #haugesund #embarkation #boarding #disembarkation #parking #hygiene #celebrationnight #ports #excursions #atmosphere #kidsclubs #entertainment #pools #accessibility #stateroom #roomtour #tips #service #drinks #dining #ship