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As our biggest, most innovative and greenest ship yet, Iona will be heralding an exciting new era of cruising for the P&O Cruises fleet. P&O Cruises revealed the "Iona" name for the new build on May 24, 2018, naming it after Iona Island (Inner Hebrides) located off Scotland's coast. The name also keeps the tradition all boats in the P&O UK fleet to have names ending with "A". The ship name was chosen via an online contest with received over 30,000 submissions.
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You’re welcome to take a seat and enjoy the peace and quiet or borrow a book (or as many as you’ll get through!) for the duration of your holiday. You’ll also find computers if you need to connect and have left your device at home. This much-loved British pub boasts the ship’s largest range of British and international bottled beers, ciders and real ale. By day, Brodie’s hosts quizzes and live sport, by night you’ll find live entertainment, karaoke and game shows. Whatever you fancy, whatever the time of day, head for the Horizon Restaurant. The all-day dining venue offers an incredible variety of food from home and around the world to suit every appetite and dietary need.
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The Main Dining Rooms and Buffet Weren’t The Only Included Dining Venues
Like most large-sized newbuilds, the P&O ship Iona is LNG-powered, with 4x engines generating combined output 61,7 MW. The propulsion system is based on two Azimuting thrusters with combined power output 74 MW. The vessel has 3x LNG tanks (cryogenic steel) with total capacity ~3200 m3.
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And when she is sailing through the awe-inspiring Norwegian Fjords, I can’t think of a better place to be to witness it. During the winter Iona will sail to the Canary Islands, another fantastic destination to compliment the ship. We spent our week on the coast of Scotland in summer, a temperate climate and sunny most days. Hot tubs dotted all round and the cover pool of the SkyDome mean you can still enjoy some bathing, whether inside or out. All around the ship you can see that every effort has been made to design a ship that feels bright and spacious. It’s a sense of space that you don’t expect on a ship, where space is a premium.
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Whether you want to get ready for a big night onboard, or want to feel brand-new before you leave, the onboard salon is on hand with all the services you could need. From hair cuts and barbering to brows, lashes, manicures and pedicures, let yourself be pampered during your cruise. Enjoy a premium cinema experience even when you're at sea courtesy of the 4-screen Ocean Studios. Showing family-friendly classic films and blockbusters, choose your snacks and lose yourself in the movie.
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If you're after a late-night spot to enjoy a nightcap before bed, look no further than the Crow's Nest. Complete with fantastic views and live piano music, enjoy a relaxing drink or get to know fellow guests. The boat has 8 laundrettes (self-service laundry rooms for passengers). The largest passenger accommodations are the 2-Room Sky Suites (400 ft2 / 37 m2 plus 110 ft2 / 11 m2 terrace/step-out balcony). Staterooms include 121 Suites, 1496 Balcony, 174 Oceanviews/Seaviews, 819 Interior. P&O Iona has a total of 32 studios (single-occupancy cabins) and 55 wheelchair-accessible/handicap cabins (for disabled passengers).
Dressing for dinner is one of the many highlights on a cruise. Guests are expected to follow our dress codes in the majority of our public areas after 6pm. Room serviceMorning, noon, and through the night, if you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, you’ve a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from.
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This is kind of like an extra buffet but everything is made to order. We came here for pancakes for breakfast and burgers in the evenings. As well as having a kettle in your cabin we would also find little biscuits delivered each day. Also in the atrium, there is a Costa Coffee and a restaurant called the Keel and Cow which does cost extra. When I booked our cruise we were meant to be visiting Hamburg, Rotterdam and Bruges.
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Speaking to other people on the cruise, one thing that seemed to divide opinions was how almost all of the restaurants had to be booked in advance on the app. The SkyDome is used as a pool in the day and you’ll find bars here too with a place to grab food called Taste 360. Iona has 4 swimming pools and 16 whirlpools with what felt like thousands of seats outside. I try to keep my cabin as tidy as possible and apart from needing extra towels occasionally or needing more toilet rolls I really don’t need my room serviced twice per day. Iona is a big ship and I did know that before I booked the cruise, I don’t think until you’re really on board though, it’s possible to get an idea of scale. It’s a legal requirement that everybody embarking on a cruise ship has a safety drill and pre-Covid, this usually meant watching safety videos at what is called your muster station.
As Iona is a Freedom Dining ship, you can cast aside routine to dine in her restaurants at a time that suits you and sit wherever you choose. Nonetheless Iona will get there, back where she belongs exploring the world. She’s a bold eco-friendly cruise ship with a vibrant atmosphere, targeted at a younger audience.
With a capacity of 5,200 passengers, the ship has the feel of a lively but classy floating resort. Everyone will love the daytime entertainment on offer at this bright and spacious venue, from guest speakers to live music, family entertainment and game shows. When the lights go down at night, get ready to party with DJ nights, comedians and great music from our resident band Pulse. MS Iona is an Excellence-class cruise ship in service for P&O Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Browse this ship using our interactive deck plans and discover our range of cabins and on-board activities. 40,000 people receive my best cruise tips, insights and guides every week. There were lots of nice little touches like cushions and fabrics which made the ship feel quite expensive.
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