RosaliaA
To not choose the Fjords. One of our ports was missed as there was a whiff of wind in Southampton and we left 6 hours late. Not the first time Iona has missed ports. You get nothing in recompense. Also one other port was changed for a different one. Iona is too big for Fjords. Wouldn’t recommend.
Navsha70
Take magnetic hooks for added hanging space, just make the most of it even if P and O change the itinerary, there are definitely worse places to get stuck on
telmick
Understand the size before boarding
Dinkymaid
Research independent trips, very easy to get transport once in port.
Donny70
It's a beautiful ship with plenty of space and loads of choices of restaurants to choose from and entertainment activities in abundance.
iz951
Book restaurants before hand! As some were already fully booked
sarah41
I took a shower curtain to separate the room so kids had privacy and so did we. Could do with a tiny bit more for children to do but overall a cracking experience
branddad
Definitely get in quick when booking excursions they sold out quick
PhilPering
Keep an open mind. If you've never crossed before you will love her. If you have, especially with P&O she will be different. Expect that. She is a lovely ship
Tony131065
A very large ship, plenty of quiet spaces despite the volume of people onboard, great for families and all generations
leannemathers
Go with an open mind, its a work in progress. We would go again at the right price.
the2gees
Take a pullover. For some reason all over the ship has air conditioning on high and it’s always cold, even in the restaurants and the cutlery was ice cold. Definitely a spoiler.
Penguinlover23
Get Pringles crisps ashore as its much cheaper
royhel
Don’t do Xmas and New Year.
margro
Sit back and relax
joecruises
Book The Olive Grove early on. Most things are included in your cruise fare and the stuff that isn't is clearly marked. As more people realise this it'll get busier and busier
drewpeacock
Make sure you book sindhu early
jmkl23
DONT BRING TO MUCH CLOTHES! You may think you need to but don't! You will spend your whole day in the laundrette you don't wanna do that or bring a whole luggage of dirty clothes do you?
Gordon1962
Enjoy it, there is plenty to do and go around the ship
CruiserDave2025
Make sure you book everything as soon as you step on board because everything's all booked up if you leave it later
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