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In the evening, the Headliners Theatre plays host to West End-style performances, stand-up comedians and cabaret act, while the adults-only 710 Club offers a laid-back atmosphere and a fantastic cocktail menu. Here on my little corner of the internet I share cruise tips, cabin reviews, port guides and packing tips to help you plan a great cruise holiday. Since I started cruising I’ve had a few friends ask me if I get bored onboard a cruise ship. Having nothing to do and being stuck on a ship seems to be one of the reasons people think a cruise is not for them.
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Verify specific details for your chosen sailing date on the P&O Cruises website. Each issue brings you destination inspiration and the travel tips you've been looking for to book your dream holiday. Iona will carry an impressive 5,206 guests in stylish modern surroundings, with new features including a unique two-deck SkyDome.
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The vessel has 3x LNG tanks (cryogenic steel) with total capacity ~3200 m3. Two of the tanks are larger (length 35 m / 115 ft, diameter 8 m / 26 ft, gas capacity 1525 m3), while the 3rd tank has length 28 m (92 ft), diameter 5 m (16 ft), and gas capacity 520 m3. On April 25, 2018, at Meyer Werft's Papenburg Shipyard was held the steel-cutting ceremony (hull S-715), which officially started the vessel's construction (Meyer Werft's 50th cruise liner). On February 22, 2021, started the construction of the sistership Arvia (2022).
Night Spain And Portugal
Oh wait, brand-new for Iona is P&O Cruises very first Conservatory Mini-Suite. These suites have a stunning conservatory style roof over a casual seating area, bringing in loads of natural light and perfect for entertaining or relaxing. I’ll break it down into day and night, starting with daytime. Try 4 swimming pools (two of which are infinity pools) with sunlounges, indoor and out plus 18 hot tubs, enough choice?
Night Norwegian Fjords
It blew me away how an indoor swimming pool by day was transformed into at acrobatics entertainment area by night. The real show-stopping fact for Iona is it’s powered by Liquified Natural Gas. This makes Iona one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships in the world. She has zero sulphur and nitrogen emissions and produces 20 per cent less carbon than ships running on marine diesel.
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Designed to be more environmentally friendly, Iona is powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) making her one of the greenest cruise ships in the world. Iona’s Norwegian Fjords holidays give you the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic destinations. The itineraries have been carefully designed as an introduction to the region, offering something for everyone.
The furniture is contemporary and comfort and includes a sofa, ottoman chairs, lounge chairs, soft furnishings and accessories (cushions, premium twill throws, LED lighting/ceiling and wall-mounted lamps). These Suites (categories B4-B5-B6) have spacious bathrooms with double sink vanities, black marble tops, white marble walls and floors, whirlpool bathtubs. All suites feature separate lounge-bedroom areas, designated dressing areas, large step-out balconies and exclusive services (personal Butler, in-cabin dining, priority services). I had a Balcony Suite, which is far more spacious than any previous cruise with P&O Cruises. With a small working and sitting area, a big screen TV and plenty of wardrobe space it’s hard to know what more you need.
The boat's christening ceremony was on May 16th, held in Port Southampton. The pier-side event was led by Jo Whiley (Joanne Whiley-Morton/1965-born DJ and TV presenter). It was broadcasted live and included a short performance by Gary Barlow (1971-born English singer, songwriter, actor, TV personality). Traditionally, to bring the ship good fortune, Dame Irene Hays smashed against the hull a large bottle of Alex James Blur (cask-strength apple and pear cider/distilled spirit). Iona is a family-friendly ship and offers age specific children’s clubs on board.
There are four main dining restaurants (Aqua, Coral, Opal and Pearl), all of which are located on Decks 6 and 7. Offering flexible seating in an elegant environment, the main dining rooms are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and routinely feature Gala nights, devised by P&O Cruises’ food hero, Marco Pierre White. Many cruise ships traditionally offered a club dining concept, this is where you have a set time and table to eat at each night. With so many bars and restaurants, food on Iona offers plenty of variety and you really could eat and drink somewhere different every day.
The teasy behind-the-scenes clip shows the gigantic ship being built, giving viewers a glimpse of how she will look when she finally sets sail next year. The Conservatory Mini-suite cabin is an exciting new addition to the choice of accommodation and a signature option on Iona. For a slower pace (well you are on holiday), there is a spa with a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and a range of treatments on offer. In the SkyDome, with its stunning domed glass roof, you can watch some breathtaking aerial shows while in the Club House you can dance the night away to a cover band. There is usually one celebration night (like a formal black tie night) on a week-long cruise and two on a fortnight-long cruise.
All cruise ships have a naming ceremony and Iona was no exception. The virtual event held in May 2021 took place at her home port of Southampton and featured a performance by Gary Barlow. Designed to maximise views and let the outside in, the glass walls of the Grand Atrium and an array of wow-factor indoor and outdoor spaces afford the best panoramas of Norway’s dramatic landscapes. It's clearly aimed at a younger demographic than the line's more traditional ships, in the style of the entertainment, nightlife and restaurants. The vessel's naming ceremony was initially scheduled for July 4, 2020 (Southampton) and planned as part of the themed "Ionafest cruise" (itinerary July 4-11) starting with the pierside naming event.
I think it’s been designed that way, so you come back for more. P&O Cruises invites you to embark on a vacation cruise across Northern Europe on the Iona cruise ship. During your trip, you will see a variety of towns and locations, some of which include glacier-carved fjords, man-made canals, Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, Iceland, and the British Isles. On board, guests will also get to experience the first actual gin distillery at sea, a venture in collaboration with Salcombe Gin, where guests can take part in gin masterclasses and take home their own unique bottle. In the clip, viewers are able to see a time-lapse of the incredible work and effort it took to build the ship, from being just a few decks in a shipyard to sailing on the water.
Iona’s Grand Atrium acts as the hub of the ship and is one of the main entertainment spaces onboard. Here, you can grab a drink or snack and watch the world go by, courtesy of panoramic sea views. Iona boasts a variety of options for dining and drinking across 23 different venues.
In early-March 2021 were announced major itinerary program changes with only Britain coastal mini-cruises and 7-day roundtrips from Southampton. During this traditional event, under the keel (first hull block, where the bow thrusters are mounted) was placed a bronze coin (from Isle of Iona's Abbey) and a slice of green marble (also from the island). This block (#18) is part of the bow section and has weight 461 tons, length 21,5 m, width 19,4 m, height 9,8 m. The "coin ceremony" was attended by Paul Ludlow (P&O Cruises UK's President), Stephan Schmees (Meyer Werft's Executive Board Member / Project Management) and Jurgen Storz (Meyer Werft's Project Leader). Like on all new passenger liners, Iona's construction blocks (hull and superstructure) are pre-fabricated then floated out to the shipyard for assembling.
In each port, a collection of shore experiences will take you to the heart of Norway’s astonishing natural wonders and diverse cultural attractions. 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.
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