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P&O Iona might not be the cruise ship for you! Our Review

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Spring · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The food that we had I thought was of a decent quality. It was always hot.

The two worst things. First one were the lifts. We were at the forward bit of the ship and there were eight lifts and I think half of them weren't working.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book entertainment and dining via the app to ensure availability.
βœ“If self-disembarking, get up early to avoid lift congestion.
βœ“Be prepared for a high volume of children/families on board during term time.
βœ“Use the Horizon magazine to plan your daily activities.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and crowds β€” The ship handles numbers well, but expect a different, less intimate social atmosphere than smaller ships.
Booking requirements β€” Much of the experience (dining, shows, clubs) requires booking via the app in advance.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs P&O Iona worth the money?
QWhat is the food quality like on Iona?
QIs the ship good for families?
QHow is the entertainment and ship layout?
QAre there issues with accessibility or lifts?

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YouTube Video Description↓

P&O Iona Review 2026 | Honest Cruise Review After 7 Nights to Spain & France In this honest P&O Iona review, we share our complete experience after spending 7 nights aboard P&O Cruises' flagship ship, Iona. Sailing to Northern Spain and France, we cover everything you need to know before booking a P&O Iona cruise, including food, entertainment, cabins, service, embarkation, disembarkation, ship layout, bars, theatre shows, the SkyDome, and whether this popular cruise ship is worth your money. Having previously sailed on Iona shortly after Covid at reduced capacity, we wanted to see how the ship performs now when operating normally. At Β£615 per person for a seven-night cruise, was it good value for money? Did we enjoy returning to one of the UK's most popular cruise ships? And would we sail on P&O Iona again? In this video we discuss: P&O Iona food review Main dining rooms and buffet experience The Quays and Olive Grove dining options Entertainment and theatre shows The 710 Club review SkyDome and onboard venues Cabin review and storage space Bars, drinks and beer selection Embarkation and disembarkation experience Lift and accessibility issues Service and staff reviews Family facilities and children's activities Northern Spain and France cruise itinerary Pros and cons of cruising on P&O Iona Whether P&O Iona is right for you If you're planning a cruise on P&O Iona, researching P&O Cruises, comparing cruise ships, or looking for honest cruise reviews before booking, this video will help you decide whether Iona is the right ship for your next holiday. Have you sailed on P&O Iona? We'd love to hear about your experience in the comments. What did you think of the food, entertainment, cabins and overall atmosphere onboard? Subscribe for more cruise reviews, ship tours, cruise tips, travel vlogs and honest cruise holiday advice. 0:00 Introduction 0:56 Food 3:30 Beer Choice 4:17 Entertainment 6:16 Ship Layout 8:16 Cabin 8:27 Handwashing Facilities 8:40 Shows 9:26 Bars 10:10 Embarkation 11:11 Getting of at Ports 11:53 Public Announcements 12:05 Horizon Magazine 12:21 Disembarkation 14:26 Buffet 15:15 Late Night Snacks 15:40 Service 17:06 Desserts 17:30 Theatre Booking 18:41 The Atrium 19:20 The Skydome 21:06 The Clubhouse 22:29 The Lifts 25:30 The Toilets 26:14 Would we sail again on Iona? #POIona #POCruises #CruiseReview #POIonaReview #CruiseShipReview #Cruising #CruiseHoliday #NorthernSpainCruise #FranceCruise #UKCruisers #CruiseTips #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #TravelVlog #CruiseAdvice Follow us on Socials: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/travellinglightlisa/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550871332897 Website | travellinglighter.co.uk