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P&O Cruises Iona Northern Europe - Day 7 & 8 - Bruges and Disembarkation

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👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europe · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

One of our aunts asked for big toast, and we can confirm the rumors are true. The best thing about it is it comes out piping hot.

We were definitely pleased we'done this today because there were lots of problems with the trains going into Bruge.

This has got to be one of my favorite things I've ever eaten on a piano ship. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-book the Cruise Express online to get into Bruges as it is cheaper than ship excursions and avoids train issues.
If you have mobility issues, be aware that getting onto the canal boats in Bruges can be tricky.
Carry your own hand luggage down the stairs during disembarkation to avoid long lift queues.
Check the Cruise Express office poster for the final return bus time to avoid being stranded.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to Bruges from the portUse the shuttle bus to the port building as you are not allowed to walk as it is a working port.
Disembarkation logisticsBe aware you may have to show your passport at the bottom of the gangway.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it possible to get thicker sliced toast on P&O ships?
QWhat is the easiest way to get from Zeebrugge to Bruges?
QHow does the disembarkation process work on P&O Iona?
QIs the Signature Selection dining worth the extra cost?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife3½ Happy BaconDisembarkation4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconSafety Medical½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bruges4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cruise Express
Zeebrugge2½ 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. On our last day onboard Iona we were docked in Zeebrugge and found what we think is the easiest way to get into Bruges. We also had a super smooth disembarkation morning, find out how it all unfolded. 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