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We REVIEW our Norwegian Fjords EXPERIENCE | P&O Iona Cruise Ship Review

Namy Does Cruising
Namy Does Cruising
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👁️ 79K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 6:54

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed review of their experience aboard the P&O Iona during a Norwegian Fjords cruise, highlighting three specific advantages and three disadvantages. They praise the ship for its bright, light-filled design and spacious layout, noting that it avoids the crowded feeling found on other large vessels. The quality of food and drink is also highly commended, with the creators stating the included food was among the best they have experienced. Additionally, they find the base cruise fare to be excellent value compared to other major cruise lines. Conversely, the reviewers express dissatisfaction with the high cost of excursions, suggesting that the prices felt inflated. They also criticize the P&O mobile app for being difficult to use and lacking essential features like activity schedules. Finally, they express disappointment regarding the entertainment, specifically noting a lack of variety in theater shows and a deficiency in poolside activities. They conclude by suggesting that more interactive technology and a wider range of nightly performances would improve the passenger experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Iona
Solid Strip
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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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Northern_europeVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it is an absolutely gorgeous ship it's very very light it's all those massive windows in the atrium just let so much light in

we felt that the included food on this ship was some of the best if not the best included food we've ever had on a ship

the base prices that piano charge are extremely extremely reasonable compared to other cruise lines

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions in advance or save extra pocket money to afford at least one on your next fjords cruise
Be tech-savvy to navigate the app for booking activities, as it can be difficult for others
Check the daily planner for activities, as the app does not show them

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling crowded on a large shipThe ship held its passages well, and bars were spacious compared to other large ships
High excursion prices in NorwayUnderstand that Norway is expensive, and plan to save for at least one excursion on future trips

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top 3 highlights and 3 aspects with mixed feelings of the P&O Iona cruise experience?
QIs the P&O Iona cruise good value for money?
QWhat are the challenges with the P&O Iona app and entertainment?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3½ Happy BaconExcursions3½ Sad BaconBooking Process3 Sad BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Norway4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Norwegian fjords excursions (50 to 70 pounds per person)
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