martyncoup
On deck 8, you can walk all the way around the promenade deck, it takes on a slow walk around 10-15 minutes, and it's a lovely walk around.
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Iona Cruise Reviews - Tips
69 Iona Tips
DCowen
Use your daily planner as there’s so much entertainment you can go from one thing to the next every night.
taylor858
Just chill and relax for every minute on board. Remember, wherever you are on the ship it is table service and there is no need to queue at the bars. The waiters will get to you.
KTKn
Book things early. It kept saying fully booked for entertainment but people told us after that it was half empty
Polsteadcruiser
To big if you struggle to walk. Choose a small restaurant for dinner
mickeymacs
Book 710 ad soon as you can. Book things before coming on board. And don’t always believe the app, try getting in, even if it says it’s full!
Tom1032
Be prepared for a large ship. You need to be fit and healthy to navigate the ship and Einstein to find your way back.
RoyUK
Book the shows, dining etc as far in advance as you can. Small venues sell out quick. Watch P&O's Formal Night; if you don't want to take part in this archaic ritual you will be restricted to the buffet and 'pub' like storage passengers. We reluctantly came prepared. Read the small print on the drinks packages.
jmold2184
Stair case colours. Blue is the front of the ship, grey is the centre and red is at the aft (back) of the ship. This will help you navigate. At the end of each theatre show the lifts are typically inundated with people, so it's worth avoiding the queues with a drink or two first before using the lifts onboard. That said if your in a hurry to get anywhere it's usually the fastest way from your cabin to the venue and back.
InnocentDaz
Book your dinner reservations online 2 weeks before! Some venues give you a 20% discount on your total bill for doing so compared to booking while onboard.
Jellymould60
Be phone user have to book all things on your phone
adamm91
Take the time to get to know her layout - she's big but beautiful
Jmdavies050
Research your cabin
iKimmy59
A very large ship. Can be a Butlins when lots of children onboard. Not as cruising used to be. Lots of services cut. Be aware of the disembarkation issues. 6000 people in the same building that housed 2500 people!!! We will not experience that again.
Denisal
Don't go to the buffet, the gluttony is disgusting! Definitely visit The Olive Grove and The Beach House.
eurolord
Book Olive Grove when getting on the ship as it’s difficult to book during the cruise as it is very popular.
somersetmum
Book speciality restaurants and MDRs as soon as you get onboard ship via myholiday to book your preferred dining times.
PinkieSnr
Try to learn the ships layout early or before, as the bigger the ship, the more you can lose or bearings.
VickyLeigh
Brand new and fabulous
MatthewMcCooey
Book entertainment/dining in advance.
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