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Queen Anne Vs Iona: New Cunard or New P&O - Which Is Better?

Tom Cruisetube
Tom Cruisetube
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👁️ 506 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 14:07
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Northern_europe · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Full disclosure, I love Queen Anne and I hate Iona. But I promise promise that this won't just be a hatchet job.

The Horizon Buffet on Iona is twinned with the opening scenes from Saving Private Ryan. People are elbowing each other and shoving backwards and forwards.

Queen Anne wins by knockout. Cunard's Queen Anne versus Piano Ziona. Done.

I was assaulted by a crew member when I was on board. It was late at night, no one was around, and he touched my special place.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not book a ship and ignore the dress code. Book the ship that you want to go on and follow that ship's rules.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress codesFollow the specific ship's rules rather than listening to social media advice.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich is better: Queen Anne or Iona?
QHow do the dining, cabins, and entertainment compare between Cunard and P&O?
QIs there a significant difference in value for money between the two ships?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Patreon Now Open: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TomCruisetube Queen Anne vs Iona. Cunard vs P&O Cruises. Two of Britain’s biggest, newest and most talked-about cruise ships… but which one actually delivers the goods? Queen Anne is Cunard’s bold attempt to modernise without losing the magic. Iona is P&O’s huge, bright, family-friendly mega-ship built to bring a new generation into cruising. Both ships have passionate fans. Both ships have very loud critics. And I’ve sailed both. In this head-to-head review, I’m comparing them round by round: embarkation, cabins, food, buffet, entertainment, gym, dress code, value for money, atmosphere, guests, crew and the overall ship experience. But is this a fair fight… or does one ship absolutely walk it? Here, ladies and gentlemen… WE GO! #QueenAnne #Iona #Cunard #PandOCruises #CruiseReview #CruiseTube #Cruising