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1 week Norwegian Fjords Cruise on P&O Iona (Part 1)

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Travel Blog Jamie
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πŸ‘οΈ 290K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 1:02:14

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Editorial Summary

Jamie and Matthew document the first several days of a one week Norwegian fjords cruise aboard the P&O Iona. The journey begins with the embarkation process at Ocean Terminal, where they navigate check-in and security before settling into an inside cabin. The creator provides a detailed look at various dining options, including the included buffet at The Keys, specialty dining at Sindhu, and the high end experience at The Kaling Cow. Throughout the voyage, they review different onboard amenities such as the Crow's Nest, the Sunset Bar, and the various pools. The trip includes several shore excursions, such as a boat tour in Stavanger to see waterfalls and mountain goats, and a trip to Loen to ride the Loen Skylift, which offers views above the clouds. Jamie also shares practical advice regarding excursion pricing and the benefits of booking independently. The video concludes with reflections on the stunning fjord scenery and a preview of the upcoming second part of the series.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Iona
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Iona
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are embarking pianos Iona on a Norwegian fjords cruise for one week you are coming with us and we are going to have the best time

I highly recommend you do it independently and save yourselves 50 pounds per person

this is exceeding my expectations by about a billion percent

the food was delicious so gosh why can't you have it always folks

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book short excursions in advance to get exactly what you want
βœ“Join virtual queues for dining on the my holiday webpage
βœ“Bring a relaxing sleep spray for the cabin
βœ“Come early or later to avoid long lines at popular attractions

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Inside cabin being too dark β€” Set an alarm to avoid sleeping too long
Navigating the ship β€” Use the Horizon newsletter and my holiday app for information

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like?
QHow to make the most of a P&O cruise?
QWhat to expect from the Norwegian fjords cruise?
QHow to use the my holiday app?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Olden4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Lowen Skylift (50 pounds for ticket, plus shuttle cost)
Southampton2Β½ Happy Bacon
Stavanger4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Fjord Cruise (50 pounds each)
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