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P&O Iona REVIEW - Let's Talk Ship

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Cruise Monkeys
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πŸ‘οΈ 49K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 42:58

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of their seven night cruise aboard the P&O Iona, describing the ship as an enormous and beautiful vessel that exceeded their expectations. They detail various onboard features, including the massive sky dome with its retractable stage, multiple infinity pools, a jogging track, and a wraparound promenade deck. The review covers their experience in a guaranteed balcony cabin on deck 11, which they compared to a deluxe suite despite a lack of drawers and a bathtub. The creators explore a wide range of dining options, highlighting specialty restaurants like the Kiln Cow and the Olive Grove, as well as staple venues like the Glass House and the buffet. They also discuss the value of the alcoholic drinks package and the quality of various bars, such as the Emerald Bar and the Crow's Nest. Entertainment is noted as a major highlight, specifically mentioning the sky dome shows, the Limelight Club, and various live performers. While they praise the overall experience, they mention minor issues such as cabin creaking and a significant incident where all dining venues closed simultaneously at 9:30 PM. Ultimately, they highly recommend the ship and express a desire to sail on it again.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Iona
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Iona
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe Β· Winter Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i was completely blown away by it the ship is enormous it's beautiful and it's just breathtaking

the food was absolutely brilliant really enjoyed that

we really really enjoyed it so for entertainment i've got to say on this cruise we were we yeah we experienced all of it pretty much

we'd highly recommend iona yes and we wouldn't hesitate to go back on board again

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book specialty dining venues as soon as you get on board to secure a table.
βœ“Use the app to make bookings for restaurants and entertainment venues.
βœ“If you want to see the sky dome shows, be aware they are weather-dependent.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the P&O Iona ship like?
QWhat are the dining options on board?
QWhat entertainment is available on the P&O Iona?

Topics Covered

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