AndyMichelle Posted August 14, 2021 #26 Share Posted August 14, 2021 55 minutes ago, keithhutch said: Now 10 pm..wonder why it’s so late.! Read somewhere that passengers were being removed as they travelled on a coach with someone who tested positive. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted August 15, 2021 #27 Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: Read somewhere that passengers were being removed as they travelled on a coach with someone who tested positive. Andy True, but I understand the standard plan is for an evening departure for Iona on staycations rather than late afternoon anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 15, 2021 #28 Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: Read somewhere that passengers were being removed as they travelled on a coach with someone who tested positive. Andy Confirmed by Moley on a new thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan & Giselle Posted August 15, 2021 #29 Share Posted August 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Cruiserjules said: Sorry I didn't seem to take many photos of the room. We were in 12:529. It was 7 cabins aft of the midships lift Thank you so much it looks lovely can’t wait for our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monorail Orange Posted August 15, 2021 #30 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thanks for the review Cruiserjules! Having only watched videos of the ship, your review does help fill in some gaps. And, true, I may only be basing my opinion from afar, but I don't think I'll be rushing to go on Iona. Your description of the atrium being soulless is exactly what impression I got when seeing some of the walk around videos. (That and the celings seem low in a lot of places). Sure there are nice looking parts - such as the Olive Grove - and in general the cabins, but the majority of what I've seen it just doesn't appeal to me. And I've glad that you've mentioned the mobile phone usage. This is what I thought would happen when they moved towards the app. People will just be staring at their phones more and more. BTW, hats off to your husband for the formal night mask. Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted August 15, 2021 #31 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Great review thanks and love your husband’s mask, fantastic 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted August 15, 2021 #32 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thank you for the review. Less than four weeks for our turn. Can't wait to get on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted August 15, 2021 #33 Share Posted August 15, 2021 15 hours ago, Cruiserjules said: Sorry I didn't seem to take many photos of the room. We were in 12:529. It was 7 cabins aft of the midships lift Thanks for the review and the photos. We have cabins booked in the same position but on the port side, 12524 and 12526 with interconnecting doors for our cruise in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showingdiva Posted August 15, 2021 #34 Share Posted August 15, 2021 15 hours ago, davecttr said: edit - marine traffic says she is constrained by her draught ??? It means that due to her size and draught, she's unable to deviate from the course she is on and that other nearby shipping should bear in mind she cannot move out of their way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 15, 2021 #35 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Son of Anarchy said: Thank you for the review. Less than four weeks for our turn. Can't wait to get on board! Ditto, but just under 3 weeks for us. Looking forward to trying the new dining options. If it's all rubbish, we won't book again, but worth a try. Folk may prefer the older, smaller ships, but they aren't going anywhere at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 15, 2021 #36 Share Posted August 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, showingdiva said: It means that due to her size and draught, she's unable to deviate from the course she is on and that other nearby shipping should bear in mind she cannot move out of their way. The draft of Iona is 39 feet. Ships like Arcadia and even Marco Polo are only about 10 feet less. Not much in shipping terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted August 16, 2021 #37 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Constrained by draught day shape. Taken on board Oriana heading out from Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted August 16, 2021 #38 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Quick question for those who have been/are on board: Are they doing the Chef's Table event on board? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee6969 Posted August 16, 2021 #39 Share Posted August 16, 2021 27 minutes ago, Son of Anarchy said: Quick question for those who have been/are on board: Are they doing the Chef's Table event on board? Thanks Yes they did, extract from Horizon below. Can't comment on it as we had already booked the Olive Grove for Celebration Night, and didn't bother trying to look for it or book it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted August 16, 2021 #40 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, jaydee6969 said: Yes they did, extract from Horizon below. Can't comment on it as we had already booked the Olive Grove for Celebration Night, and didn't bother trying to look for it or book it. Thank you Jaydee. That's very helpful and good to know. Now just have to book once on board. And a Tag Heur talk as well. Might have to book that too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted August 16, 2021 #41 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hoping someone will give us a lowdown on the new conservatory cabins, either those on promenade deck or the one above. Also what did people think of the proximity of those cabins when walking round the promenade? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted August 16, 2021 #42 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Just read on social media that the Tax and Duty Free signs are displaying in the shops now it is in international waters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted August 16, 2021 #43 Share Posted August 16, 2021 27 minutes ago, indiana123 said: Hoping someone will give us a lowdown on the new conservatory cabins, either those on promenade deck or the one above. Also what did people think of the proximity of those cabins when walking round the promenade? Thanks The ones at deck level are not going down well with some people doing reviews although i have not seen a review from anyone actually in one of these cabins. I think to book them you have to be clear about what you are going to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted August 16, 2021 #44 Share Posted August 16, 2021 There were reports on an earlier voyage that people were somehow, possibly on tiptoe, taking photos from the promenade deck into the conservatories. Having said that, if you are very tall it must be difficult not to just glance in.. its human nature. Not sure if this is possible though as not sure of the height. hope we get some feedback from occupants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted August 16, 2021 #45 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Look on YT for video of the Promenade Deck, you don't have to be tall to see into the cabins, no privacy on balconys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted August 16, 2021 #46 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, bobstheboy said: Look on YT for video of the Promenade Deck, you don't have to be tall to see into the cabins, no privacy on balconys. There's probably some exhibitionists out there who would find such cabins perfect. 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SarahHben Posted August 16, 2021 #47 Share Posted August 16, 2021 This YouTube video shows a walk around the promenade deck and towards the end it shows people having a chat with people passing their balcony cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted August 16, 2021 #48 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Just had a quick look at the deckplans. Luckily there's no GB grade cabins on the prom deck. In the unlikely event that the upgrade fairy visits us, we'll so no thank you, unless we know the cabin number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted August 16, 2021 #49 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, SarahHben said: This YouTube video shows a walk around the promenade deck and towards the end it shows people having a chat with people passing their balcony cabin. Ugh! Even worse than I thought. Interesting to see those strolling passengers who appear to have forgotten about any semblance of social distancing. Where I live people still move aside when walking past each other. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 16, 2021 #50 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Son of Anarchy said: Just had a quick look at the deckplans. Luckily there's no GB grade cabins on the prom deck. In the unlikely event that the upgrade fairy visits us, we'll so no thank you, unless we know the cabin number. I thought you couldn't decline an upgrade? That's why we always "tick" the no upgrade box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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