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We Tried Nearly EVERY P&O Iona Restaurant and Here's What Happened

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B&T at Sea
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👁️ 35K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 20:14

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Editorial Summary

The creators evaluate the diverse dining landscape on the P&O Iona, comparing it to their previous experience on the Azura. They begin by reviewing breakfast options, including the Horizon buffet, the Keys, and the specialty breakfast at the Kaling Cow. While they found some portions small at the Kaling Cow, they generally viewed the breakfast offerings as an improvement over their prior cruise. The review moves into lunch and snack options, covering the free selections at the Keys, such as fish and chips and Asian cuisine, as well as the more gourmet tapas-style lunch at the Glass House. The creators also explore the main dining rooms, noting that the service was accommodating and the menus varied significantly. They express high satisfaction with the main dining rooms, particularly praising the vegetarian and vegan options. However, they report a disappointing experience at the Captain's Table during formal night, which they found crowded and lacking in quality. The vlog concludes with specialty dining reviews, including Sindu, the Olive Grove, and the Epicurean. Despite a minor service error with missing sides at the Epicurean, the creators conclude that the food on the Iona is some of the best they have experienced at sea.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Iona
Seriously Tasty
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)Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

All in all, we enjoyed every breakfast we had on our 7-day cruise on Pino Iona

Po Iona food is some of the best food we've ever had at sea

I think we had a better meal on the Azora than we have had here

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book specialty dining options 14 days in advance via the PNO website
Avoid the beach house formal night if you prefer a better experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food quality on P&O shipsP&O has improved their main dining experience, and the food on Iona is some of the best at sea

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the food better on Iona compared to Azura?
QHas P&O got it right on a bigger ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy Bacon
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