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We explore BRUGES and it is our FINAL DAY on P&O IONA – DAY 7 and DISEMBARKATION VLOG

Tom and Dom Travel
Tom and Dom Travel
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👁️ 10K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 29:28
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the weather was truly horrendous the rain was pouring down across the deck

we were so thankful we didn't have to hang about we just got on that bus and off we went into Bruges

the taste of that waffle was amazing wasn't it got to be the best waffle I've ever had

it was one of the worst lasagnas I've ever eaten I just found it incredibly tasteless and very very starchy

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the Cruise Express shuttle for direct transfers to Bruges, especially in bad weather.
Book the 12:15 a.m. performance at the 710 Club without a reservation if you haven't booked, as check-ins may be relaxed.
Use the free shuttle bus to the port entrance for quick access to explore independently.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting soaked in bad weatherUse the free shuttle bus and consider the Cruise Express for direct transfers.
Finding seats on the shipThe ship gets quieter towards the end of the cruise; breakfast and lunch are easier to find seating.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best transport options from Zeebrugge to Bruges?
QWhat is there to do in Bruges on a rainy day?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options on the final day of a P&O Iona cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconDisembarkation2 Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Rotterdam4 Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge2 Happy Bacon
Top: Cruise Express Shuttle to Bruges (€25 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

Day 7 was or final day onboard our P&O Iona Northern Europe cruise and we visited our final port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The weather was horrific, and this scuppered our plans to take a train from Zeebrugge Dorf to Bruges. We managed to make our way to Bruges on the Cruise Express and we explored the city independently visiting many places of interest including the Basilica of the Holy Blood. We spent the afternoon on Iona dining in the Pearl restaurant for lunch and packing for our disembarkation in Southampton. During the evening, we dined in the Aqua restaurant, took in a fantastic show in the Headliners Theatre and ended our night dancing away at the silent disco. On our disembarkation we managed to get a light breakfast and then headed to the queue to disembark. 👉Viator Cruise Express - https://rb.gy/vd5rtx Our FULL P&O Iona REVIEW - https://youtu.be/lxfA8720QMA MSC Preziosa Zeebrugge/Bruge - https://youtu.be/xbbN9PhZOT4 MSC Preziosa Northern Europe - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwRdSDMBOxenrnbZhAtNdhB P&O Iona Inside CABIN TOUR and REVIEW - https://youtu.be/uiWan_RoMyc P&O Iona ULTIMATE Ship Tour - https://youtu.be/rKyLLDiC2Uc P&O Cruises' Iona, launched on August 9, 2020, is a groundbreaking vessel in the fleet. This magnificent ship spans 345 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 184,089 tons, and accommodates up to 5,200 guests in its 2,610 cabins. Iona boasts numerous state-of-the-art amenities, including multiple dining venues, entertainment options, and recreational facilities, making it a premier choice for an exceptional cruising experience. Designed for sustainability, Iona is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing its environmental impact. Image thumbnail by kees torn, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IONA_%26_KRVE_(49962467691).jpg Music: Flight by Lichu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3p9ObJO We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021. We are relatively new to cruising, however we can now say we are officially hooked. Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. We have information about our travels on our website! 👉 https://www.tomanddomtravel.com Join our CRUISE CHAT facebook group! 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora, Costa Diadema and P&O Iona! Playlists Ambassador Ambience April 2023 British Isles. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxKYfA4_WdgnGybkiQNrUBX P&O Azura Canary Islands and Madeira February 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWy4s3ECms-HeMsnFWpll29M Warner Leisure Hotels - Heythrop Park July 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwFYE00iAaKMnLb-XY82XNs Ambassador Ambition November 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxi_IJ0XSl6iQGJ4pz4dZC7 Island Princess Iceland and Greenland August 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWyQaMpv1ZHBPsnTp-qY65Gp P&O Aurora New Year's Eve December 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG Costa Diadema France, Italy and Spain October 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWzRh8-kssocHXZipDZP6GP- Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #pandocruises #pocruises #iona #cruiselife #TomandDomTravel #Cruise #cruiseship #cruiseship #youtube #subscribe #cruisevlogger