One of the largest cruise ships solely catering to the British cruise market, with a whole host of exciting itineraries departing from Southampton, P&O Cruises’ Iona is truly a sight to behold. Boasting an impressive array of innovative entertainment and exciting amenities to take advantage of – such as dazzling entertainment in the SkyDome, performances from the talented house band in the 710 Club, and tantalising cuisine from around the world in restaurants like Sindhu and The Keel & Cow – there’s something for everyone of all ages to enjoy on a P&O Cruises getaway aboard Iona.
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P&O Iona makes sure guests of all ages feel at home onboard, and with a variety of activities geared towards families, including kids clubs, you'll be sure to make memories together. When you're not catching a film in the cinema or hanging out by the pool, head to the sports courts where you can try your hand at everything from archery to golf and football.
Families will love the SkyDome indoor pool area, kids splash zone and shallow pool for little ones, while grown ups can enjoy some peace in the outdoor adult-only pool area, the spa and infinity pools, taking in the view from the rear of Iona, along with inviting whirlpools right by the bars for a handy drink or snack.
As part of your P&O Iona cruise fare you can enjoy a fantastic choice of cuisine at an array of complimentary restaurants. With no need to worry about the bill at the end, all you have to do is sit back and savour the taste of some of the best food at sea. Meanwhile, if you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, there’s also a number of speciality dining venues.
Onboard P&O Iona there's something new to discover around every corner, no matter whether you want to enjoy some peace and quiet or lose yourself in the action. Head to the theatre for top class shows, pamper yourself in the spa and check out the popular SkyDome.
During the day Iona’s popular bar venues play host to fun-filled activities, serve as a quiet spot to take in the views or pit stop to refuel by the pool. During the evenings you’ll find friendly karaoke, live acts and discos in the boisterous bars or your favourite tipple in the laid-back lounges.
The ship is amazing & the staff & service in general were very good. Food in general was of a decent standard & the service in the restaurants was very friendly. The entertainment seems to have gone down in quality compared to various other cruises we have done recently ( the grand piano in the Atrium was seldom used if ever in 2 weeks) & the drinks prices have gone up yet again on P&O. The WiFi package & shore excursions are far to costly so we did not purchase any.
Very friendly staff who went out of their way to ensure we had a good holiday
Overall a great experience. Sometimes found bar service a little slow but considering the number of guests on board understandable. Perhaps a few more staff needed.
Iona is a very impressive ship. Excellent restaurants, very good bars with reasonable prices, excellent laundry facilities, top food selection in the Horizon dining, hygiene standards top notch. Arrival, check in and boarding procedure was extremely well done, professional and took little time.
