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P&O Iona Ship Tour

Cruising with Matthew
Cruising with Matthew
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πŸ‘οΈ 46K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 21:18

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an extensive deck by deck tour of the P&O Iona, detailing the various amenities and spaces available on board. The tour begins with the lower decks, highlighting the Oasis gym and the Pearl restaurant, which features large windows for viewing the ship's wake. The creator explores the grand atrium, describing it as a central focal point with three deck high glass windows that allow natural light to flood the space. Dining options are a major focus, ranging from the inclusive main dining rooms like the Coral and Aqua to specialty venues such as the Mediterranean inspired Olive Grove and the fine dining Epicurean. The video also covers entertainment venues, including the Ocean Studios cinema, the Headliners theatre, and the Skydome, which serves as an all weather pool deck and a stage for aerial shows. Outdoor spaces are emphasized, specifically the wraparound promenade deck, the infinity pools, and the various whirlpools that allow passengers to connect with the sea. The creator concludes that the ship is well designed to provide ample opportunities to enjoy coastal vistas and concludes that the vessel offers a unique experience compared to other ships in the fleet.

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· Summer Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

iona is massive and has a maximum capacity of 5 200 passengers and 1800 crew

the gym was really well equipped and i used it a fair few times during my cruise

i absolutely love these two restaurants on board iona because the back has large windows meaning that lots of light floods into the dining room

the best feature of this atrium has to be these three deck high glass windows which lets natural light flood into the atrium

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the olive grove on embarkation day as it tends to get booked up early
βœ“Get to the 710 club early due to limited capacity
βœ“Consider noise from promenade deck if booking cabins on deck 8

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the venues and amenities onboard P&O Iona?
QWhat can passengers expect during a maiden cruise on Iona?

Topics Covered

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