daiB Posted September 21, 2021 #26 Share Posted September 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, wowzz said: I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these various posts and looking at the photographs, and people seem to have had a good time. However, am I the only one who now feels more than ever that Iona is not for me ! I cannot wait, unfortunately I have 4 Ventura cruises and 2 Aurora ones to take first. Then on Iona March 23. Take me cruising, any ship will do. Or is that dream. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted September 21, 2021 #27 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Just now, daiB said: I cannot wait, unfortunately I have 4 Ventura cruises and 2 Aurora ones to take first. Then on Iona March 23. Take me cruising, any ship will do. Or is that dream. Sure you have enough cruises booked up there Dai, not perhaps a little short on an extra cruise or 3😀. Enjoy them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted September 21, 2021 #28 Share Posted September 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, wowzz said: I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these various posts and looking at the photographs, and people seem to have had a good time. However, am I the only one who now feels more than ever that Iona is not for me ! No you're not but thankfully P&O do have other ships that we can enjoy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted September 21, 2021 #29 Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, wowzz said: I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these various posts and looking at the photographs, and people seem to have had a good time. However, am I the only one who now feels more than ever that Iona is not for me ! Totally agree. Iona not for me either, but am really appreciating and enjoying everyone’s thoughts, reviews and photos. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted September 21, 2021 #30 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, wowzz said: I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these various posts and looking at the photographs, and people seem to have had a good time. However, am I the only one who now feels more than ever that Iona is not for me ! Not at all. I was always going to be difficult to convince but I totally agree with you. I've now seen lots of photos and some comprehensive video-tours and that's enough for me to know that I won't sail on her - not even tempted to think about about a 3 or 4 nighter if they do them... I am pleased to see that plenty of folks are enjoying her though. Edited September 21, 2021 by Britboys 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake 26 Posted September 21, 2021 #31 Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Britboys said: Not at all. I was always going to be difficult to convince but I totally agree with you. I've now seen lots of photos and some comprehensive video-tours and that's enough for me to know that I won't sail on her - not even tempted to think about about a 3 or 4 nighter if they do them... I am pleased to see that plenty of folks are enjoying her though. Agreed It's cruising but not as we know it. Some very good information has come out, as you say, sufficient for us to opt out of the new giant ships, and probably move to another line. I hope P&O make a success of their new direction to attract more families and younger clientele. They have given us some wonderful holidays and unforgettable memories from destinations worldwide. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelMadBrits Posted September 21, 2021 Author #32 Share Posted September 21, 2021 5 hours ago, jake 26 said: Agreed It's cruising but not as we know it. Some very good information has come out, as you say, sufficient for us to opt out of the new giant ships, and probably move to another line. I hope P&O make a success of their new direction to attract more families and younger clientele. They have given us some wonderful holidays and unforgettable memories from destinations worldwide. Glad you’ve found the info helpful 😎 For us the attraction was timing (first cruise for 23 months & a staycation) and a new ship / new cabin type with the conservatory. Oh and a child free cruise! If we were cruising regularly again I wouldn’t chose this ship again unless a 2-3 night to Bruges or similar. As for families - very young may be ok but I think for children 11+ they would be bored. My teen certainly would be. So glad we tried & the weather made a huge difference but there were things just not for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelMadBrits Posted September 21, 2021 Author #33 Share Posted September 21, 2021 So I hope these come through… conservatory mini suite room 9515, which we loved. Below on deck 8 seating underneath which lit up at night. Noise wasn’t a problem and generally it was quite private unless we were hanging off the balcony! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 21, 2021 #34 Share Posted September 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, TravelMadBrits said: Glad you’ve found the info helpful 😎 For us the attraction was timing (first cruise for 23 months & a staycation) and a new ship / new cabin type with the conservatory. Oh and a child free cruise! If we were cruising regularly again I wouldn’t chose this ship again unless a 2-3 night to Bruges or similar. As for families - very young may be ok but I think for children 11+ they would be bored. My teen certainly would be. So glad we tried & the weather made a huge difference but there were things just not for us. There seemed to be very little in amenities to keep kids entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelMadBrits Posted September 21, 2021 Author #35 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Here’s a pic from the front of the ship walking back along the promenade deck 8 and you can see how narrow the deck is with the balconies on the left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himan Posted September 21, 2021 #36 Share Posted September 21, 2021 That's what I think about P&O ships. I find Royal Caribbean are better geared up for younger children and teenagers. I think P&O seem to lay the emphasis on kids cllubs which not all kids like, some would rather be engaged in more adventurous things like the climbing walls, flumes and flow riders etc that feature on RC ships. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ray Posted September 22, 2021 #37 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Which is exactly why we eschew RC and are loyal to Pando & Cunard, and outside school holidays whenever possible. We don't have children and have no interest in other people's. There are plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy the cruising experience, but a child free cruise is our idea of heaven. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technoman2 Posted September 22, 2021 #38 Share Posted September 22, 2021 A quick question for the guys who have just come off Iona, can you order drinks or take drinks into theatre or entertainment venues if not can you take a bottle of water? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 22, 2021 #39 Share Posted September 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Technoman2 said: A quick question for the guys who have just come off Iona, can you order drinks or take drinks into theatre or entertainment venues if not can you take a bottle of water? Thanks No drinks allowed or sold in the theatre. We bought drinks in the Dome at night while watching an Adele tribute act. Graham. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted September 22, 2021 #40 Share Posted September 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Red Ray said: Which is exactly why we eschew RC and are loyal to Pando & Cunard, and outside school holidays whenever possible. We don't have children and have no interest in other people's. There are plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy the cruising experience, but a child free cruise is our idea of heaven. That’s fair enough and completely understandable. I’m the same with dogs - don’t have them and have no interest in other people’s! But it’s getting increasingly difficult to find eateries which don’t have ‘Dogs Welcome’ in the window. We actually went out for a meal about a fortnight ago and were shown to a table next to a couple with 2 dogs under their table. I immediately asked for another table elsewhere and luckily there was one available or we would have walked away. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Eater Posted September 22, 2021 #41 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Hi Graham When Pauline and yourself where on Iona, being on deck10 did you hear any noise from the Club house two decks below, as we are on Ariva deck10 also aft early 2023. Thanking you Joe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 22, 2021 #42 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Pie Eater said: Hi Graham When Pauline and yourself where on Iona, being on deck10 did you hear any noise from the Club house two decks below, as we are on Ariva deck10 also aft early 2023. Thanking you Joe. Yes but it wasn't very loud. We heard it more when we sat on the balcony but it stopped at midnight. We were in cabin 10719 which was several cabins past the aft lifts. Edited September 22, 2021 by grapau27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted September 23, 2021 #43 Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 2:01 PM, wowzz said: I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these various posts and looking at the photographs, and people seem to have had a good time. However, am I the only one who now feels more than ever that Iona is not for me ! We decided that Iona is too big for us and seeing the photos has only reinforced our decision that it is not for us so you are not alone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issyalex Posted September 24, 2021 #44 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 7:58 AM, TravelMadBrits said: Hi If driving I’m sure it was gate 12 - it is in an Information email from P&O which is quite long but tells you where to go if driving or being dropped off. For the drive in testing it felt like we were driving forever down a long road to nowhere but there are staff in jackets along the route waving you on. We and a few others were confused as to where to go afterwards. If you don’t leave the dock area back on to the main road and tempted to try and keep inside the docks area, you will get caught in another cruise line testing area (Celebrity we saw). It was a short drive to join the right gate to the Ocean terminal and signposted well. Thanks for the info TMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issyalex Posted September 24, 2021 #45 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 11:08 PM, Son of Anarchy said: We arrived by taxi, so went straight to Ocean terminal. Drop off your luggage at the appropriate hole in the wall for your cabin and join the queue for testing. We were led round the side of the building into the luggage hall where the testing stations were all set up, after that you go back outside to go in through main departures door and upstairs to wait for your test result before checking in. Thanks. Our TA is on Britannia just now and phoned me to tell me, as we’re not using CPS parking, we can park our car and go direct to Oceania terminal for our LFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonOne Posted October 24, 2021 #46 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 2:01 PM, wowzz said: I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these various posts and looking at the photographs, and people seem to have had a good time. However, am I the only one who now feels more than ever that Iona is not for me ! I wrote an extended blog on another site. I am not sure how well links work, but try this:Cruising on P&O’s Iona, avoiding covid-19, September 2021 - A Cruise Ship Adventures Journal (quora.com) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabelly69 Posted October 24, 2021 #47 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Hi, some great comments. I am on her next Saturday. Just wondering whether to pack hubby the usual tuxedo or just a suit? We will book Chefs table if we can as I too love the beef Wellington but if it is a bit more informal on Iona don't want hubby to feel overdressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestonOne Posted October 24, 2021 #48 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Teabelly69 said: Hi, some great comments. I am on her next Saturday. Just wondering whether to pack hubby the usual tuxedo or just a suit? We will book Chefs table if we can as I too love the beef Wellington but if it is a bit more informal on Iona don't want hubby to feel overdressed I wore a tux to the Chef's Table, as did a lot of others - more than half, I would say. Edited October 24, 2021 by WestonOne clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted October 24, 2021 #49 Share Posted October 24, 2021 We did Chef's Table on our staycation last month. I think all the gents wore DJs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picsa Posted October 24, 2021 #50 Share Posted October 24, 2021 16 minutes ago, Son of Anarchy said: We did Chef's Table on our staycation last month. I think all the gents wore DJs. Not sure why as it is held in the canteen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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