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P&O Cruises Iona Northern Europe - Day 1, Embarkation Day

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What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupNorthern_europe Β· Winter Β· 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the checking in process was very very easy we had not actually put photos on when we filled in all the um information beforehand because they just get rejected every time

it is one of the nicest steaks that you'll ever eat and I highly recommend it

we found embarcation quite a breeze this time and we have enjoyed familiarizing ourselves with the ship again

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use a minibus for large groups traveling to Southampton to save money and avoid the hassle of coach services.
βœ“Don't stress about uploading photos to the cruise personalizer as the staff often ignore them and take their own.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Luggage labeling β€” Ensure everyone knows how to use the folding luggage labels before arriving at the terminal.
Finding tables for large groups β€” The Quays can be easier for finding larger tables compared to other venues.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like at Southampton for P&O Iona?
QIs it worth uploading photos to the cruise app beforehand?
QHow is the food quality at the Beach House specialty restaurant?
QWhat is the atmosphere like in the SkyDome for entertainment?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony2Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hamburg
Rotterdam
Southampton4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

We sailed onboard P&O's Iona for a 7 day Northern Europe cruise in February 2025. In this video we take you through our embarkation day in Southampton, which includes the arrival and check in process, luggage drop off and muster drill. Once onboard we enjoyed lunch in the Quays, dinner in the Beach House and some exciting entertainment in the SkyDome. P&O's Iona is an excellence class cruise ship, who sailed her maiden voyage on the 7th August 2021. She is the sister ship to Arvia, who is the newest ship in the P&O fleet. She has 18 total decks and is able to carry a maximum of 5,206 passengers. Want to stay up to date with our content? Don't forget to hit the subscribe button, and if you've got any questions at all, drop them in the comments below. We'll get back to you as soon as we can. Watch our Iona Balcony Cabin Tour here - https://youtu.be/rm4_NDLL9tU Watch our Iona Inside Cabin Tour here - https://youtu.be/A5qb2swT1co You can also find us across social media here - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sistersontheseas Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sistersontheseas X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Sistersonthesea Our Blog - www.sistersontheseas.com #pandocruises #cruise #iona