However, the type of balcony can vary. Hopefully this will be a great view all the way and reasonably quiet too. One at fwd and 1 aft. Iona, New ship, P&O Cruises Kathy Taylor June 5, 2021 p&o . Enjoy your cruise. Any help and advice would be much appreciated. Examine these carefully to identify cabins that are near public areas. Of course, youll need to take care not to allow your son on the balcony unattended, but Im sure you know that anyway. Didnt miss having a balcony (the destinations were not particularly scenic) and it gave me a good saving cost wise. One thing to note is that your neighbours may be able to see onto the front of your balcony, but I cant be 100% sure of that as nobody has been on the ship yet! Hi Jan. All the info thats available in on the Iona Deck plan here: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf I hope this helps. We are a family of 4, kids will be 14 & 13, oldest son has autism so hoping its a decent balcony room but seems to be over the nightclub. However I did really enjoy my cruise, one of the best holidays Ive had. Lorrraine, Hi Lorraine. Walking into the room there was a wardrobe immediately to the left & four coat hooks on the wall to the right. Hi Ian. 2 hours ago, MaisieMoo123 said: Currently the following cabins are being used on Iona for isolation. What requirements are non negotiable and what are you are prepared to sacrifice or put up with? I call Ionas deck 8, the marmite deck. Thank you for all the brilliant info given on Iona cabins, any chance of the same treatment for Britannia, or even some of the other P&O fleet? Addition. Single inside cabins sleep only one passenger. A interesting article and most people would be unaware of differences in cabins. The problem is that children find great fun in splashing water over the edge of the infinity pool. Inside cabins are the cheapest cabins and are perfect for those on a budget or who prefer to spend their time experiencing the ship rather than being in their cabin. Mid-forward, mid or mid-aft location. The corner suites in particular are more above the toilets so you know that youre not directly above a speaker. Theres some more info about them here: https://cruisewithamber.co.uk/iona-conservatory-mini-suites-all-you-need-to-know/. Imagine looking forward to sitting on your balcony looking out over the Norwegian Fjords, only to find that theres a hot tub full of people blocking your view! No obstruction at all. Jenni. Yes, its the little things like that you dont really know before booking isnt it? Aqua is open for breakfast, afternoon tea (included in your cruise fare) and dinner. If youd like me to recommend a great travel agent, please email me at [emailprotected] and I will be happy to do so. DO NOT post asking for pictures of a cabin, please use search feature. So if you want to guarantee a window seat, you could choose one of those numbers. Deck 11: 11401 - 11471 and 11402 - 11470. Jenni, Thank you for this this really helpful description of the rooms. These balconies make a great spot for watching out for sea life or listening to the waves. Jenni. Hi, feel guilty, as everyone asks you but here goes; cabin 14470 on Iona any info would be greatly appreciated. Cabin 14470 is a good one its in a fantastic midship location near the lifts. With a maximum occupancy of 4, the 2-room Sky Suites measure approximately 400sq ft, with a balcony of 110 sq ft. A generous size but they obviously come with a price tag to match. Deck 10: 10401 - 10463 and 10402 - 10468. Jenni, Hi we have booked Xmas on Iona and have a b5 and b6 cabin. So, if you like to chat with your fellow passengers youll have a great time. The choice can be a little overwhelming. The list is massive for everything from lack of privacy to second hand smoke, narrow doors etc. This group is for posting reviews, details, videos and pictures of P&O Iona cabins only. P&O Cruises Iona has 24 full-size suites on board. Hope you manage to swap to something more suitable. Jenni. I stayed in one of the square shaped inside cabins for a week and really liked it. Enjoy your cruise. There is some info here: https://www.pocruises.com/accommodation but whether the conservatory mini-suites have the same perks as mini-suites or superior deluxe balcony cabins, we dont know for sure yet. The privacy issue affects all of the balcony cabins on this deck, including forward-facing cabins and conservatory mini-suites. So which ever way you look at it youll be doing a bit of walking onboard. 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. Jenni, Are the cabin sizes shown on Ionas deck plan to scale? Ionas balcony cabins all have patio-style doors leading on to a private (or not so private more on that later) balcony where you can watch the world go by. Also is this a good cabin to have booked? Cruise Lines So easy to get many of the restaurants and bars. From looking at the deck plan I can see that suites at the front have metal-fronted balconies but those ta the back do not. You may wish to avoid cabins numbered 4201 4250. Updated on Feb 26, 2023. It is very easy to get to the restaurants, bars and venues on decks six eight. Of course, on the plus side these cabins are in a great position for accessing public areas such as the bars and restaurants. On the Promenade Deck, youll find outside dining areas, bars, hot tubs and cabin balconies! Cabins affected are 8309-8312 and 8322-8330. I hope this helps? Thanks, Hi Jenny, any thoughts on the pros and cons on cabin No, 17221, loss very large for a GF. You can also have your morning cuppa delivered to your cabin! Read More. Image: P&O Cruises / Richmond-International. 8227 is above the theatre. Id love for you to come back and let us know after your cruise! The conservatory mini-suites on Iona do not come with any of the benefits or perks that you get with a P&O Cruises suite, so in this sense, they are more like larger balcony cabins rather than suites. While Ive titled this post Iona cabins to avoid, there arent really any cabins to avoid as such. Jenni. This is our 2nd cruise and had superior deluxe cabin on Azura. Category: LB, LC, LF Seaview/Standard Outside, Accessible Cabins: LB 4522-4528-4534-4538 (Deck 4), P&O Iona Deluxe Balcony Suite. Thankyou, Hi Marion. A first for P&O Cruises and a perfect addition to the innovative flagship P&O Iona. If you were right above the theatre, that could be a problem, yes. Hi! In fact, I found it a little surprising they would allocate a cabin with two access points to a solo female traveller. It could be a lifeboat above, below or in front of your cabin balcony or some part of the ships equipment. I know the Iona runs on different fuels so do you think there will be any sort of deposits coming from the fuel. Its also a lovely place to sit and watch the ocean. Secure online payment. Hi Michael. 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. So, it seems that it doesnt really matter whether you choose port or starboard for your balcony on Iona. Its also disappointing when you dont get quite what you thought you had booked and paid for. Jave a fab time. Jenni, Hi 1st time cruising after trying so hard last year to do Marella Asian Cruise but alas never happened For some, the cheapest cabin is the best. Plus you dont have to worry about anyone accidentally falling overboard with the deck between the balcony and the sea. My husband as now decided he wants to upgrade to a balcony but Im worried about booking select fare instead of saver incase I dont get to choose again. There is no sliding balcony door on these cabins, being replaced by a heavy outward-opening door. Some cruisers have reported that this door has been closed for the majority of their cruise, essentially leaving them with a Sea View cabin, rather than the balcony that they paid for. Some cabins are overlooked a little (or a lot). There are really very few cabins on Iona to truly avoid, it all depends on what is important or not to you. ft. You could definitely spread out and soak up the rays. That said, if you are worried about all the lovely cruise food that is available and the lack of incentive to go to the gym while on holiday, this good be a good location. If you like a large balcony, these are definitely worth looking out for. This is an amazing cabin, especially for your first cruise. There are also two shows most nights in the Headlines Theatre and the SkyDome. 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. Due to the proximity to the waterline, these cabins have storm doors which are closed by the crew during inclement weather, meaning you lose the use of the balcony space. Hi Laura. We were allocated a balcony on deck 5 and yes its small but functional the rooms are smaller but for what we paid where adequate. I liked the two cabins Ive stayed in on Iona too. Anyone with mobility issues or young children should aim to book a cabin close to places that they are likely to visit frequently, such as the pool, buffet or kids club. Iona's popular gastropub serves a wide range of craft ales and bottled and draught beers. That means youll want to avoid cabins numbered 17201 17217 and 16201 16240. Be sure to join my email list for my best cruise tips and handpicked deals each week. Hi there, Just booked cabin 11515 on Iona for Canaries cruise in 2022, were told its a great balcony cabin, would you agree ? Hi Cruise M. So pros and cons to this one. Jenni. Make sure you choose the Select Fare option and ask your travel agent to find you cabins that are all together. We originally booked an ocean view but were allocated 8105 which is over the bows on the infamous deck 8. Review of Iona deck 9 (Cabins) Laundrette (self-service laundry room for passengers) If you are not very social or value your privacy then best to avoid these cabins. Youll be able to find the answers to all of these by viewing the Iona deck plan here: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf I hope this helps! I am thinking of booking deck 12 cabin 408, but it has a dead space beside it, what do you think? There are 18 passenger decks, 11 with cabins. 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'. Thank you, Hi Mandy. Also with shows, there will be limited capacity to allow for distancing so you may have to book things like that in advance. Hi P&O Cruises Iona has 19 decks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. To help you avoid the same mistake I did, Ive put together this guide highlighting some of the things to be aware of when booking a cruise cabin on Iona. I would imagine that the ships officers are more concerned about navigating than looking down onto anyones balcony, but if youd rather not be overlooked you might prefer to opt for an aft balcony cabin rather than a forward one. Thinking of booking a cruise on P&Os Iona but not sure what cabin to choose. Unlike balconies on higher decks there are no sliding doors but a door that opens outwards. It can also get quite windy here so you may find you might not want to sit out for too long. Could you please tell me how I can improve it? All suites feature separate living/sleeping areas, dressing area, and large balconies. I hope this helps. The cabins themselves have the same facilities as their counterparts on other decks. My best guess would be that this area is either a crew staircase or a store cupboard. Iona Accessible Cabin Bathroom Image: P&O Cruises. It also has a sofa bed and a pull-down bed. More near Chandler, AZ | Contact Vrbo. You can view the Iona deck plans on the P&O Cruises website or by clicking here. Jenni. Another oddity of the Deck 8 balcony cabins on Iona is that some of them are located right across from the infinity whirlpools. This means those cabins have an even more obstructed view. I didnt realise there was so many options. Iona has several adapted cabins which are suitable for wheelchair users. The key to decoding the Iona cabin grades is to know that the first letter refers to the type of cabin (e.g. Hi Lindsey. We are three pairs of couples looking for a balcony cabin each and two families of mum, dad and two children each (eldest will be 8years come cruise date). Many thanks. The deck plan doesnt show whats beneath you, so I expect its crew cabins, which should also be fine. Perhaps more important to know is that during bad weather, access to the balcony may be restricted. Port Guides 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. However, you are very close to the sea. When choosing a cabin for your cruise, its always a good idea to study the ships deck plan carefully. Just waiting for that inaugural cruise to complete so we can get some more images and info on the actual cabins and restaurants. 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. The balconies on deck 5 of Iona are a little different in design from regular balconies. just wondering what the sleeping situation is for 4 adults sharing a conservatory suite? Jenni. What is its size I notice they vary within the G grade. Staterooms directly below public and entertainment areas Cruise ship deck plans really are your best friend. Junior Suite w/ Balcony Conservatory Mini-Suite, deck 8-9, bow, metal covered balcony, partly visible from Promenade deck Our cabin number is 14209 do you think that will be okay? Im booked onto iona with a sea view room. While most people are unlikely to look into your cabin too much, and you do have to be fairly tall to see over the balcony rail for most of the cabins, it can be a little uncomfortable if you are in one of these cabins. If not, then you might get annoyed with people in the way. Hi, I'm Jenni. On the deck plan it looks far enough forward that youre not directly above the theatre so I wouldnt expect it to be noisy. Is cabin 12304 in a good position? These cabins lack privacy as guests can potentially see all as they stroll past (particularly if they are taller), especially at night with the cabin lights on if you forget to pull the curtains. I told her that I know people who will know though (I did try a search but it didn't throw much up). 24/7 Customer Service. On my first cruise on Iona, a standard inside cabin at solo occupancy was significantly cheaper than a solo cabin. My friend and I are booked on Iona cabin CV 9525. Not only did I save money but I also gained twice the space in the cabin. 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. Can you recommend an area/cabin numbers on board that would keep us all together and not break the bank? Many thanks, Hi Julia. They usually sell out very quickly so its a good idea to book as far in advance as you can. Each cabin on Iona sleeps between one and four people. Then, you can use my free checklist to make sure that there are no issues with your cabins location. You would need a spreadsheet to keep track of what to avoid. We have always wanted to book an aft balcony cabin and Id noticed there was one free and an ok price on deck 10 . Of these, 16 decks are accessible to passengers and 11 decks have cabins. Cabins at the front of Iona offer some incredible panoramic views, particularly in the Norwegian Fjords. Yes, you can always move, although youll probably have to pay a little extra for the upgrade to a better location. Just pop your email in the form below to get a copy delivered to your inbox straight away. Your description has shown me we are above the nightclub (I didnt spot this when booking). As a solo traveller, I was not comfortable in this type of cabin. It is a little heavy and not something you can easily keep open to let the air in. We are hoping to book a family cruise for 2022 on Iona. The accessible cabins are marked on the Iona deck plan with a wheelchair symbol. We really liked it as we could watch the progress of the ship as we went along from our sofa and our patio/balcony was pretty big. Thanks Emma, This article has been very helpful as I am planning to book for August. Hopefully this article will make it easier to make up your mind. Linda, Hi Linda. I stayed in one of these cabins for a week after being moved from deck eight and actually really liked it. The balconies are steel fronted instead of frosted or clear glass. Usually, these are well placed, but there are some that partially block the doors outside rooms 5540 and 5639. Im looking to book Iona and have been offered cabin 12744. Having a cabin at one end of the ship is a good way to get your daily steps in without even trying! Just be aware that the stern (and the bow) are more likely to promote seasickness, and can be a bit of a trek from everything. I think Id be more upset with being woken early due to noise above from the deck (scraping chairs and chatting!). I hope this helps a little? Jenni, Hi I am booked on deck 15 cabin 15735 at the back, hoping great view . Its also my husbands 50th whilst on board and Id love to arrange something special fir him as a surprise, any ideas would be appreciated. Below the passenger cabins, there are the crew cabins, the engine room and other facilities such as the laundry, jail and medical centre. Hi Sandra. ft. (1 or 2 people) Standard balcony - 170 sq. There are 24 two-room Sky Suites onboard P&O Iona should you really want to push the boat out for a special occasion. Hi Helen, thanks for you comments. Jenni, Hi Jenni, So youll save some moneywhich could be used for another cruise! The upside is that your balcony is absolutely huge. The balconies themselves are very small and narrow, being just the depth of a deck chair. Jenni x, Hi just booked for a trip to Norway on 17th April next year. However, looking out to sea? Plus, they are usually cheaper than balcony cabins. However, with a little research and a look at the deck plans, youll find a cabin for you. Other cruise ships call these cove balconies or sheltered balconies, although P&O Cruises doesnt have a specific name for them. Plus, having an interconnecting cabin could be a big deal for a larger family. Ive created a handy checklist to help you know what to look out for when picking a cruise cabin. If you book a Saver Fare or an Early Saver Fare your cabin number will be allocated for you at some point between booking and departure. However, I imagine the size of those balconies would be great in sunny climes. I wondered if this is a good cabin in an ok location? What weve tended to find aboard both Ventura and Azura The Himalaya suites although located above these venues weve never experienced noise issues or certainly been woken by them.. If you want to be treated like a VIP, you should go for a suite rather than a conservatory mini-suite. This little room can be closed off via sliding glass-doors, for more privacy. Vacation Rentals. Thanks, Hi Dorrian. If youre worried about feeling queasy on-board your cruise, you should aim to book a cabin thats on a low deck, in a mid-ship location as this is where youll feel the movement the least. I hope you find a suitable cabin and have a great cruise. However, before you book one of these its worth having a quick think about whether youll be ok in a room with no natural light. You are aware of the movement and shadow as they pass. Read on for all the info. Great question. that cabin is beneath the spa so you wont get any noise from there. To be able to choose your own cabin number on your P&O cruise youll need to book a Select Fare. Id recommend studying the deck plan carefully, have a look at where the conservatory suites are and whats around them to find one in the best location. I had 10745 in October 2022 and water did spill down from above at times and was fairly annoying. On some cruise ships, these areas are on Decks 1 and 2. Cheers, Hi Den. If you suffer from motion or seasickness then its best to look for cabins in the middle of the ship and on low decks. GF). I loved doing this but it was just too time-consuming for me with so many requests. Youd also probably need to take care of an evening and perhaps keep your curtains closed when getting changed with the light on. Iona balcony cabins range in size from 107 square feet for single balcony cabins up to 226 square feet for deluxe balcony cabins and 362 square feet for accessible cabins. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Image: P&O Cruises, Cabin size: 255 sq ftBalcony size:20 sq ft, Category: CV, CW, CY, CZ - Conservatory Mini Suite with Balcony. Julie, Hi Julie. Does anyone know if this is true as we still have time to change it. Children under the age of 16 years must share a cabin with an adult. You can pay by the day or there are usually packages for the duration of the cruise. Thanks so much. 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