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Our EMBARKATION in Southampton and EXPLORATION of P&O IONA - DAY 1 VLOG

Tom and Dom Travel
Tom and Dom Travel
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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Winter · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's got to be one of the quickest embarkations we have ever experienced on any Cruise

we cannot fault our experience in the main dining room this evening it's been absolutely superb

the show opens up with tents spread out across the stage and throughout the performance of different Festival aspects

we have thoroughly enjoyed it and we can't complain about anything really because it's just been brilliant

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the my P&O app to make reservations for dining and entertainment
βœ“Check the spa on embarkation day for potential discounts on treatments

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the ship and finding activities β€” Use the my P&O app for reservations and explore the ship early to get familiar
Getting a seat in popular venues β€” Arrive early for events and shows to secure a good seat

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for P&O Iona?
QWhat are the key differences between P&O Iona and Arvia?
QHow does the reservation system work for dining and entertainment on P&O Iona?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconBooking Process3Β½ Happy BaconDrink Package4 Happy BaconItinerary Route2Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hamburg2Β½ Sad Bacon
Southampton4 Happy Bacon
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Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description↓

Day 1 of our P&O Iona Northern Europe cruise was our embarkation day. We embarked from Ocean Terminal in Southampton and the process was incredible. We decided to park our car in West Quay multi-storey. This was our first time sailing on P&O Iona and we immediately went to explore this huge ship! We dined in the Quays for lunch and took in some incredible views from the Crow's nest. In the the evening we had a great meal in the main dining room and enjoyed Festivals in the Headliners Theatre the Skydome show, Rise, was an experience. Pulse performed in the Clubhouse and we ended the evening in the late night buffet! Our FULL P&O Iona REVIEW - https://youtu.be/lxfA8720QMA P&O Arvia Embarkation - https://youtu.be/a5bzZj5mEfY P&O Aurora Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG P&O Iona Inside CABIN TOUR and REVIEW - https://youtu.be/uiWan_RoMyc P&O Iona ULTIMATE Ship Tour - https://youtu.be/rKyLLDiC2Uc P&O Cruises' Iona, launched on August 9, 2020, is a groundbreaking vessel in the fleet. This magnificent ship spans 345 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 184,089 tons, and accommodates up to 5,200 guests in its 2,610 cabins. Iona boasts numerous state-of-the-art amenities, including multiple dining venues, entertainment options, and recreational facilities, making it a premier choice for an exceptional cruising experience. Designed for sustainability, Iona is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing its environmental impact. Image thumbnail from Wikipedia Music: Flight by Lichu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3p9ObJO Some of the clips used have been taken from P&O Ariva. We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021. We are relatively new to cruising, however we can now say we are officially hooked. Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. We have information about our travels on our website! πŸ‘‰ https://www.tomanddomtravel.com Join our CRUISE CHAT facebook group! πŸ‘‰ https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! πŸ‘‰ https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more πŸ‘‰ https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora, Costa Diadema and P&O Iona! Playlists MSC Preziosa October 2022 Northern Europe. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwRdSDMBOxenrnbZhAtNdhB P&O Arvia December 2022 Christmas and New Year Canaries. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwsJKRL2LZ3FhRCWlqh_PSz Ambassador Ambience April 2023 British Isles. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxKYfA4_WdgnGybkiQNrUBX P&O Azura Canary Islands and Madeira February 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWy4s3ECms-HeMsnFWpll29M Warner Leisure Hotels - Heythrop Park July 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwFYE00iAaKMnLb-XY82XNs Ambassador Ambition November 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxi_IJ0XSl6iQGJ4pz4dZC7 Island Princess Iceland and Greenland August 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWyQaMpv1ZHBPsnTp-qY65Gp P&O Aurora New Year's Eve December 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG Costa Diadema France, Italy and Spain October 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWzRh8-kssocHXZipDZP6GP- Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #pandocruises #pocruises #iona #cruiselife #TomandDomTravel #Cruise #cruiseship #cruiseship #youtube #subscribe #cruisevlogger