I Took a Cruise On Britain's Biggest Ship - (She's Brand New!)
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The creator details a seven night Northern Europe cruise aboard the P&O Iona, noting the ship's massive scale and its design for cold weather. After discussing the embarkation process and safety drills under COVID protocols, the creator explores various ship features, including the Sky Dome, the large promenade deck, and the unique color coded artwork used for navigation. The video covers accommodation experiences in a budget friendly inside cabin and evaluates the diverse dining options, ranging from the buffet and the Keys food court to specialty restaurants. The creator highlights the convenience of using a mobile web page for restaurant and theater bookings, while also noting the challenges of managing dining for large groups on mega ships. Entertainment is described through various theater shows, acrobatic performances in the dome, and live music. The cruise included port visits to Rotterdam and Bruges, where the creator engaged in walking tours. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the experience provided excellent value, leading them to rebook a future trip on the same ship for several family members.
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I've just disembarked a week-long cruise and before this I thought I knew P&O cruises pretty well but I saw things I did things I experienced things on this cruise that I would have never expected from P&O.
Iona is a very big cruise ship and I did know that when I booked her I think it's very different though looking at the deck plans on the website before you go on the cruise and actually being there looking down the corridor and realizing how big this cruise ship is.
The food was really good and you don't want to miss out on any restaurant this kind of overwhelming amount of choice is just something that comes with these mega huge cruise ships.
I actually did book another cruise on iona and I think that's the highest praise that I can give to a ship not just because I've rebooked this cruise for me but because I'm planning on bringing eight family members on this cruise.
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