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After the Arvia Disaster… We Tried P&O Iona

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The Travel Munchers
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👁️ 9K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 27:51
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogCasual Creator
👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europeVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's been a while, hasn't it, babe? It's been a while. November. November was our last one.

Crew staff lovely. Yeah. Buffet food. Lovely. Crew staff lovely.

It's freezing, but we're really enjoying it, aren't we? Yeah.

The layout is virtually exactly the same as Avia, so you know, we kind of already know our way around.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Join the virtual queue or go up to the restaurant to wait for breakfast.
Check the horizon daily for activities and schedule.
Consider the hot tubs for warmth despite cold weather.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost on the shipThe layout is similar to Arvia, so it's easier to navigate if you've been on that ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan Iona redeem P&O after the Arvia disaster?
QWhat are the first impressions of P&O Iona?
QHow does Iona compare to Arvia?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

We’re officially back on P&O Cruises — boarding P&O Iona for a Northern Europe cruise after our awful experience on Arvia. Safe to say… expectations were low. 😬 In this video, we share our first impressions of P&O Iona, covering sailaway day and our first sea day onboard. From the atmosphere and crowds to food, entertainment, and overall vibes, we’re asking the big question: can Iona redeem P&O for us? If you’re considering a P&O Iona cruise, curious how it compares to Arvia, or planning a Northern Europe cruise, this vlog gives you an honest, real-world look at what to expect — good and bad. 👉 Watch till the end for our genuine thoughts 👉 Comment below if you’ve sailed Iona or Arvia — we want to hear your experience 👉 Subscribe for more cruise vlogs, reviews, and honest travel content Cruise ship: P&O Iona Cruise line: P&O Cruises Cruise region: Northern Europe Video includes: Sailaway Day & Sea Day Follow us on our other socials for more content: Instagram @the.travelmunchers X/Twitter @travelmunchers TikTok @thetravelmunchers Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetravelmunchers #POIona #POCruises #CruiseVlog #SailawayDay #SeaDay #NorthernEuropeCruise #CruiseReview #CruiseLife #POArvia #CruiseYouTuber