However, if you would like a cabin in a particular part of the ship, then yes it is worth selecting your own room. They may just gray out the area. The only one Ive not done is Azura, but as the ship is identical to Ventura, the same applies. Events. Some balconies are almost as big as the cabin itself, which will provide lots of space for you all to sit outside together and enjoy the views of the Fjords. So no lying down and being able to see where you are going. The best part is you only have to go up one floor to eat in the restaurants. Thanks, Hi Jenny, any thoughts on the pros and cons on cabin No, 17221, loss very large for a GF. What facilities does Iona have for families? When P&O Cruises first announced that they would be launching a cruise ship called Iona, she was promised to be the 'start of a new era in travel'. Inside the configurations are pretty much the sam. 2 hours ago, MaisieMoo123 said: Currently the following cabins are being used on Iona for isolation. There are some balcony cabins on Iona which have much bigger balconies than others of the same grade (and therefore the same price). Thanks Enjoy! I call Ionas deck 8, the marmite deck. They have interconnecting rooms which can be fully opened to create a larger living space. If youd like to know what facilities Iona has on the ship for families, youll find that info here: What facilities does Iona have for families? Jenni. This could be particularly true with Iona as she is one of the biggest ships in the world and so you shouldnt feel the motion too much at all compared to a smaller ship. If you are on FB, it might be worth having a look at some the cabin review groups and seeing if there are any reviews of the aft cabins you are/were considering. Bathroom with a bath, shower and dual sinks. The trade-off with these types of cabins is that they are often cheaper than unobstructed cabins and can be in a good location. That is a windy spot so you may not always be able to use your balcony when the ship is moving. Cabins at the front of Iona offer some incredible panoramic views, particularly in the Norwegian Fjords. If you are going to spend most of your time on deck or like a value option, then an inside cabin might be a good choice for you. All I basically want to know is if there is access to the toilet from the lounge area and the master bedroom, Im convinced there will be as it would be crazy for there not to be but I just cant find the info anywhere. If you are anything like me when you think of a balcony cabin you expect to overlook and be able to enjoy the view of the sea. Heres how I get the lowest price when I book a cruise. Emma. Smaller (no sofa), standard and deluxe balcony cabins are located on this deck along with some of the conservatory mini-suites. Use the key to look up the meaning of any symbols. Opal is open for dinner. Maybe were just heavy sleepers . If you choose a guaranteed cabin, it could be anywhere on the ship and is likely to be in a less desirable location than if you chose it yourself. This probably isnt so much of an issue on higher decks but if you are on deck eight they will be right in front of you. Jenni, Am looking into booking a PE cabin 11241 however the shape of the cabin is different. Providing that there is availability, you can upgrade your cabin on a P&O Cruise. A stunning selection of cabins showing off Iona's interior. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Jenni, Ship Iona Deck 10: 10401 - 10463 and 10402 - 10468. GF). So, while the single cabins are a great addition, always check what a standard cabin would cost before booking. Cruises Not too keen on sitting on the balcony admiring the lovely views (hopefully) with water dripping on us. I think the same will be for Iona but thats our personal experience . Hi David. Hi Laura. If you have a sofa bed then your cabin steward will make it up each evening while you have dinner and put the bed away each morning while you have breakfast. Have a great time! Below the passenger cabins, there are the crew cabins, the engine room and other facilities such as the laundry, jail and medical centre. If youd like me to recommend a great travel agent who can sort it all out for you, just send me an email to [emailprotected] or DM me on Instagram and Ill b happy to help (and get you a discount). I spent a few hours at the front of deck 8 while sailing into Olden and it was very breezy, to put it mildly! Any thoughts on if this will be big enough? It is also worth having a balcony if you can so you can get some fresh air if you feel rough and gaze at the horizon if necessary. Connected rooms: 144 Accessible rooms: 26 Maximum passengers: 4 Number of cabins: 1438 Activities & entertainment Activities (32) Crows Nest _ Observation Lounge Cooking Demonstrations Dance Classes Splash Zone Whirlpools (18) Pools (5) Hydrotherapy Pool * The Reef kids club is located on Deck 17 towards the back of the ship. If youd like to find out how much that would be, just contact your travel agent (if you booked with one). As well as the larger size, booking a suite comes with a whole host of perks including priority boarding, butler service and lots of fresh fruit, chocolates and canapes. On Carnival and Disney cruise ships, you can book a cabin on Deck 1. They are perfect if you prefer your own personal outside space to sit and watch the sunrise/sunset or to enjoy an alfresco breakfast without getting out of your pjs. On the deck plan it looks far enough forward that youre not directly above the theatre so I wouldnt expect it to be noisy. Theres a cabin to suit everyone on Iona. Mid-forward, mid or mid-aft location. Hi Ken. Jenni, We are off to the Canaries on October the 9th and are booked into 12458, do you know whether these balcony cabins have a sofa in? We had an outside cabin on deck 5, was perfect no noise at all. and what decks please, Hi Alan, As far as I know, its only the suites on Iona that have the option of a bath. One at fwd and 1 aft. Examine these carefully to identify cabins that are near public areas. First time on a cruise.. Mid-forward or mid-aft location. Hi Tracy. just wondering what the sleeping situation is for 4 adults sharing a conservatory suite? I stayed in one of the square shaped inside cabins for a week and really liked it. Another oddity of the Deck 8 balcony cabins on Iona is that some of them are located right across from the infinity whirlpools. Jenni, I am looking to book a cruise on Iona on the 27-11-2021 in a special needs cabin do I need to pay inside select price or is it the same price, if so witch special needs cabins are in the best to have thinking my wife as a mobility scooter, Hi David. Jenni. But, youd be wise not to book a cabin directly beneath it. Enjoy your cruise! This could be by cabins next door or above. Passengers to space: 35.52 :1 Launched: 2021 Cabins Balcony Cabin size: 101 - 362 sq. Iona has a cabin for everyone, with sizes ranging from inside cabins that are a little over one hundred square feet to suites which are more than five times as large. Do these have metal fronted balconies? Choosing cruise ship cabins is a more complicated business than you might think at first. It says 4 people can share it. Walking into the room there was a wardrobe immediately to the left & four coat hooks on the wall to the right. Ive created a handy checklist to help you know what to look out for when picking a cruise cabin. Enjoy your cruise! Hopefully this article will make it easier to make up your mind. Deckplan info All deckplans Ship Wiki. Sorry just seen this. I will be careful when offered a change that I am not jumping from the fire pan into the fire. In my opinion, that cabin will be plenty big enough for three people. You can look at the AIDA Nova cabin floor plans to get an idea of what cabins on Iona might look like, although there are no guarantees that they will be identical. There is no sofa in those cabins so the bed is by the sliding doors out onto the balcony. I hope this helps. These cabin numbers are 8309 8312 and 8322 8330. An added complication for me was that I was in the middle of chemotherapy when it became clear the 2021 season wasnt going to happen. I stayed in one of these cabins for a week after being moved from deck eight and actually really liked it. Weve been offered GA 11512 on Iona If you stay next to one of the corner balconies, youll not only have to deal with looking at your smug neighbours with their much larger space, but theyll also be blocking quite a lot of your view. Hi Carole, Im a few years off them but on my list for one day! ft. (1 person) Smaller balcony - 150 sq. These balconies make a great spot for watching out for sea life or listening to the waves. But evidently not.my cabin gets allocated on arrival. Thankfully, it all worked out ok in the end but it was a lesson in making 100% sure you know what you are booking. At that time I was actually more worried about the itinerary than cabin choice as there were two options to cruise the Norwegian Fjords unlike when I first booked. However, if you like an early night, youll want to avoid any cabins which are directly above the Headliners Theatre. Your description has shown me we are above the nightclub (I didnt spot this when booking). I know the Iona runs on different fuels so do you think there will be any sort of deposits coming from the fuel. Then youll have all the information to make a informed choice and have a great cruise. There are 18 passenger decks, 11 with cabins. Similarly, if you dont need interconnecting cabins then try not to book one. Yes you will find a fridge in your cabin on Iona. She also has 95 Conservatory Mini-suites, although these do not include the same benefits as a Suite, and as such are essentially upgraded Balcony cabins. Each of Ionas suites is between 434 and 530 square feet in size and sleeps two to four people with a separate living area. I love a balcony cabin - I leave the sliding door open at night and drift off to the sound and smell of the ocean. Even handy for the laundromat! That looks like a great cabin to me, enjoy your cruise! A interesting article and most people would be unaware of differences in cabins. If youd like to see what a wheelchair-accessible cabin on Iona looks like, then I recommend this video by Paul & Carole Love to Travel who were allocated an accessible cabin on Iona. We have booked cabin 12601, do you think this, will be okay.. Which is advisable Cruise Lines For solo travellers, Iona has 22 Single cabins and there are also 2 Family cabins.. The downside (in my opinion) of these cabins is that they all back on to the wraparound promenade deck, so their balconies are more like terraces and do not provide a sea view unless you are standing. Therefore, the worst locations for families would be on a low deck at the front of the ship, as it would be a long walk to the kids club. Just pop your email in the form below to get a copy delivered to your inbox straight away. Thanks. Another thing that you might want to consider is that all balconies on forward-facing cabins are overlooked by the bridge (where the officers see out of to manoeuvre the ship). Glad to hear you enjoyed your cabin. No obstruction at all. Been allocated cabin 15122 but concerned it might be a bit small for 2 adults and a child. The main thing which is likely to annoy cruisers on any ship is noise when they are trying to sleep. Thanks Karen, Hi Karen. If you want to be near everything, you can request a cabin thats in a midship location. this is a fantastic cabin on Iona it has huge balcony and is great value for money as its cheaper than the one next door which is a higher grade. Having the infinity whirlpools there also generates some noise, from the whirlpools themselves and the people enjoying using them. Read on for all the info. We have always had glass balconies on other cruises. I have booked cabin ED 11741 at the back of the ship. However, with a little research and a look at the deck plans, youll find a cabin for you. Choose a low deck if you want to be close to the most of the facilities or a higher one if you want to get to the outside decks, The Retreat or the Horizon restaurant easily. Of course, its not possible to tell for sure as its not marked on the deck plan. That sounds wonderful. ft. (2 to 4 people) Deluxe balcony - 226 sq. Cabins affected are 8309-8312 and 8322-8330. Vacation Rentals. Jenni. The Promenade Deck is located on Deck 8 and enables passengers to walk all the way around the outside of the ship. Suites on Iona are located on the corner of decks 9 to 15, offering large wraparound balconies with views from the front or rear of the ship. Emma. Jenni, Hi Jenni You may wish to avoid cabins numbered 4201 4250. We are considering 14512 and 14452. In the event of bad weather, a metal storm door will be closed over your balcony door leaving you with just the window. Yes people had a brief stare in sometimes as they walked past but as it wasnt the weather for lingering or even for sitting outside much it really wasnt a problem. If youd like to see videos of balcony cabins on Iona, there are lots available on YouTube. Thanks for all the help. Emma, Hi hunnie Im due to go on the iona in December to hamburg and zebrugger cant wait first time on a cruise its a inside cabin not sure what deck we will be on yet though. I havent been in any of the P&O Suites so am ensure on the layout. I am a little disappointed at the balcony so am enquiring about changing. This exciting new cabin option includes a conservatory area with an L-shaped sofa in between the bedroom and the balcony. Port side to the quay will be our regular side alongside once we welcome our first guests onboard so we wanted to check all was ship shape ready for the 7th August! Single-story 3BR Chandler home. First timers so fingers crossed having a forward facing balcony wont get too windy or anything. This basically means that something is blocking the view from the balcony. Enjoy your cruise! On some of the corridors with cabins, youll see support posts. Follow Food Hero Olly as he explores one of Iona's Conservatory Mini-suite cabins. Yes, youre right. The 2-room Sky Suites are located either aft or forward and designed just like your favourite boutique-hotel rooms. Jenni. Looking out for those that look a little bigger is usually a wise idea. Steph from Cruise With Amber has made a fantastic video tour of a conservatory mini suite on Iona. Iona's popular gastropub serves a wide range of craft ales and bottled and draught beers. Thank you for a very interesting and informative article. Hi Lindsey. Note: Single cabins are available across different categories. They are a great option if you are the type of person that likes to be out and about exploring the ship rather than being in your cabin all the time. My best guess would be that this area is either a crew staircase or a store cupboard. Again I dont think these are cabins to avoid really. Does P&O Iona Cabins have Fridges? On some cruise ships, these areas are on Decks 1 and 2. Mini suite or delux balcony for two over 70 years We have just returned from 2 weeks on Iona. Emma, My previous query said Iona but I actually meant Arvia, sorry. Im afraid that Im not familiar with booking accessible cabins myself, but Im sure P&O Cruises or any good travel agent will be able to help you. This means that if you make purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission. The photo below shows the view from a balcony next to the larger one. Hi, I'm Jenni. I told her that I know people who will know though (I did try a search but it didn't throw much up). Suggested read: 7 easy ways to remember port and starboard, There are some also cabins on Iona which you may want to avoid. Cabins directly above the nightclub are numbered 9701 9744 . Hi Michael. Secure online payment. I think thats a great suite youve got there. It will also be nice and quiet there. Yes, thats a balcony cabin. We have been allocated cabin 15103 and from what I can see from the deck plan, this is right at the front of the ship with a steel balcony? Jenni, Are the cabin sizes shown on Ionas deck plan to scale? Edited November 22, 2022 by Eglesbrech. Currently, theres no way to know which ones have seats and which just have the window. Jenni, Hi 1st time cruising after trying so hard last year to do Marella Asian Cruise but alas never happened Sadly, you cant cruise all the time (maybe one day!) Woohoo! Jenni. Going to alter my booking on iona thinking of a suite if I book a saver fare are there any suites with a restricted view or no balcanies. In fact, I found it a little surprising they would allocate a cabin with two access points to a solo female traveller. If youre a smoker, booking a cabin near the smoking area can be really convenient. The accommodation is similar in layout to the Seaview cabins just without a window. We originally booked an ocean view but were allocated 8105 which is over the bows on the infamous deck 8. If youd like to check your cabin, I suggest looking up the number on the Iona deck plan. Located between the cabin and the balcony, there is a separate room which is furnished with a cool L-shaped sofa to create a distinctive lounge space. There are four main restaurants on Iona - Aqua, Coral, Opal and Pearl. Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. Fortunately I came across this article and also noticed that the sunset bar and jacuzzis are directly below.To be honest I hate noise and this would really ruin my holiday. While the extra large balconies are some of the best cabins on Iona, the ones next door could be said to be the worst.
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