Great review and you've caught the cruise bug! We cruised to the fjords on Iona in 2022 and completely agree with your review. She is a lovely ship and it was great hearing Captain Wesley in the background describing the ships movement in his special way. We had a conservatory mini suite as a special anniversary treat (but not one of the controversial ones on deck eight). So glad you enjoyed your first cruise.
Definitely caught the bug! Captain Wesley was amazing, he made us feel very welcome and informed. Oh that sounds lovely, I think next time we will definitely have a balcony and we will probably be back to explore different Norwegian ports at some point 🙈
@callum9880 the sunsets were amazing! I brought my own blanket and it definitely came in handy in the evenings. I didn't see any on the ship so I'm not sure if you can ask for them
What is there to do in the day activity wise.Thinking of booking the Iona..Im not one for sitting about or going in the pool so concerned I’ll be bored in the day .Thanks
@jessicamosby7918 there are lots of activities going on in the day - quizzes, bingo, live music, sports, shuffleboard, cinema etc. You may have noticed from the videos on our channel that we also don't like to sit still on holiday and we found enough to do 😂 (that being said I'm not sure I could do 2 weeks as we ticked off most things in the 1 week). There are also a few lovely spots to read a book or play a board game
@@wanderingadventures I’ve a feeling you might have been leaving the bar in Haugesund when I slipped on the last two steps. If it’s you sorry for my language 🫣😵💫😂😂
@@wanderingadventures Latest news is the Norwegian government has delayed the ban until 2032 to allow the cruise ship industry to further develop zero-emission technology. After 2032, ships that aren’t zero-emission compliant won’t be allowed to sail the fjords.
HEY UP LOVE I AM FROM YORKSHIR YOU SOUND LIKE YOU ARD TOO WE WANT TO GO ON A CRUISE BUT ARE A BIT WORRIED IT,MIGHT BE SNOBY AND I DONT WHERE OWT BUT JEANS TEE SHRITS AND TRANERS WILL THAT BE OK DO YOU THINK .
You will be absolutely fine on P&O. On Celebration evening everyone does dress up but there are a few areas on the ship that you will be still be allowed in if you don't dress up! I loved our first cruise, definitely worth a try 🛳
We weren't impressed. The Food in the Freedom restaurants with waiter service was very poor IMO, mostly cold or lukewarm food (if you're lucky) not good quality on the whole, hard potatoes, bland food etc. We had a sit down breakfast with waiter service once, they brought cold/hard toast to the table followed by barely like warm scrambled eggs on toast. Just awful on the whole, the Horizon buffet was actually a better option for food, but on holiday you want the table service. We had to pay for speciality restaurants to get a decent meal. Sindu restaurant was nice & we had delicious steaks at the Keel & Cow, the Epicurean I thought was disappointing. Entertainment was OK, theatre shows not our cup of tea , we like the traditional broadway type shows you get on other cruise ships. We enjoyed the Rock Show but on the whole the feeling was the entertainment team was doing what they wanted & not what the majority of the customers would like. Didn't see the X Factor guy signing so can't comment on that. They had a live band that played in the 711 club, it was a nice way to spend 45 mins in a dit down venue. Marella does much better entertainment from our experience. The first time we tried P&O, we wouldn't go back
I imagine we will slowly make our way around different cruise lines to compare 😂 we loved Norway so might try Princess next around the different ports!
Great review and you've caught the cruise bug! We cruised to the fjords on Iona in 2022 and completely agree with your review. She is a lovely ship and it was great hearing Captain Wesley in the background describing the ships movement in his special way. We had a conservatory mini suite as a special anniversary treat (but not one of the controversial ones on deck eight). So glad you enjoyed your first cruise.
Definitely caught the bug! Captain Wesley was amazing, he made us feel very welcome and informed. Oh that sounds lovely, I think next time we will definitely have a balcony and we will probably be back to explore different Norwegian ports at some point 🙈
Beautiful sunsets 🌆 sunrise. Did you take your own blanket/throw or ship 🛳️ provide? Asking for the Mrs
@callum9880 the sunsets were amazing! I brought my own blanket and it definitely came in handy in the evenings. I didn't see any on the ship so I'm not sure if you can ask for them
Welcome to cruising. There’s nothing else like it
We have definitely been converted to cruising! It's a case of where and when rather than if 😂
Looks great ❤❤❤
It was very good 😁
What is there to do in the day activity wise.Thinking of booking the Iona..Im not one for sitting about or going in the pool so concerned I’ll be bored in the day .Thanks
@jessicamosby7918 there are lots of activities going on in the day - quizzes, bingo, live music, sports, shuffleboard, cinema etc. You may have noticed from the videos on our channel that we also don't like to sit still on holiday and we found enough to do 😂 (that being said I'm not sure I could do 2 weeks as we ticked off most things in the 1 week). There are also a few lovely spots to read a book or play a board game
Just spotted us. You were right behind us in the silent disco conga 😂😂
No way! The silent disco was so much fun 🪩
@@wanderingadventures I’ve a feeling you might have been leaving the bar in Haugesund when I slipped on the last two steps. If it’s you sorry for my language 🫣😵💫😂😂
Going on Iona to the fjords in April
@@paulwakenell9758 have a great time!
I was on that cruise! Great weather wasn't it
It was so good! Glad we didn't need all the coats we packed 😂
I think all cruises to the Fjords are ending soon, LNG powered ships or not! Such a shame! Beautiful part of the world! Beautiful ship too!
Oh I thought LNG powered would still be allowed! Glad I got to go if that is the case but such a shame
@@wanderingadventures Latest news is the Norwegian government has delayed the ban until 2032 to allow the cruise ship industry to further develop zero-emission technology. After 2032, ships that aren’t zero-emission compliant won’t be allowed to sail the fjords.
@@mpb3481 thanks for the update! I would like to go on another to see more areas. It's such a beautiful country
HEY UP LOVE I AM FROM YORKSHIR YOU SOUND LIKE YOU ARD TOO WE WANT TO GO ON A CRUISE BUT ARE A BIT WORRIED IT,MIGHT BE SNOBY AND I DONT WHERE OWT BUT JEANS TEE SHRITS AND TRANERS WILL THAT BE OK DO YOU THINK .
You will be absolutely fine on P&O. On Celebration evening everyone does dress up but there are a few areas on the ship that you will be still be allowed in if you don't dress up! I loved our first cruise, definitely worth a try 🛳
Bodhi and I loved this. He can't believe there is a swimming pool on the boat.
Shame to see Mark has lost his basketball skill
Aww good 🥰 I couldn't believe there was a swimming pool on the boat! I maintain that I would have beat him if I had the proper shoes on 🏀
I've just seen this absolute slander
Going in September
Have the best time!
Me too !!
We weren't impressed. The Food in the Freedom restaurants with waiter service was very poor IMO, mostly cold or lukewarm food (if you're lucky) not good quality on the whole, hard potatoes, bland food etc. We had a sit down breakfast with waiter service once, they brought cold/hard toast to the table followed by barely like warm scrambled eggs on toast. Just awful on the whole, the Horizon buffet was actually a better option for food, but on holiday you want the table service. We had to pay for speciality restaurants to get a decent meal. Sindu restaurant was nice & we had delicious steaks at the Keel & Cow, the Epicurean I thought was disappointing. Entertainment was OK, theatre shows not our cup of tea , we like the traditional broadway type shows you get on other cruise ships. We enjoyed the Rock Show but on the whole the feeling was the entertainment team was doing what they wanted & not what the majority of the customers would like. Didn't see the X Factor guy signing so can't comment on that. They had a live band that played in the 711 club, it was a nice way to spend 45 mins in a dit down venue. Marella does much better entertainment from our experience. The first time we tried P&O, we wouldn't go back
I imagine we will slowly make our way around different cruise lines to compare 😂 we loved Norway so might try Princess next around the different ports!