Breathtaking scenery and quirky shops

Iona Cruise Review to Scandinavia

sarahbradley

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

Iona

Norwegian Fjords

Sail date: May 06, 2023

Ship: Iona

Cabin number: 10303

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We booked about 2 weeks before the cruise. I was impressed with the ship Iona. Very tastefully decorated and beautifully designed. Excellent food particularly as I’m intolerant to gluten and dairy and was very easy to navigate food in all venues on board. Staff very friendly. We were quite tired as lots of walking and hiking and exploring so we didn’t do as many onboard activities as available but we loved the trip and exploring at each port. I would recommend this ship and Itinary. I would go on ship again.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Stressfull, couldn’t find our booking. Room had changed due to flood and we were lost on system. Rectified and given a better cabin eventually.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Very good

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Used hot tubs.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Very good

Children's Programs

Have no children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very friendly and efficient

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Good plenty of storage space, good sized bathroom and balcony. Tasteful decor

Ports of call

Southampton (London), England Did not visit port

I only boarded here but did not explore the area

Stavanger, Norway

5 out of 5

Loved the art work in the streets and the interesting coffee shops and unique shops

Olden, Norway

5 out of 5

Visited the old church. The port is stunning surrounded by beautiful mountains. We visited Brikdale glazier which was stunning.

Alesund, Norway

4 out of 5

Interesting buildings and shops

3 out of 5

Looked around the shops didn’t do any trips.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Straightforward

Traveler Photos

Stop on bus trip to view scenery

View at top of briksdale glazier.

Quirky shops and bars

View from bus trip

General scenery

4 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Happy your reservation were found and you were able to sail. Glad your cruise.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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