Unfortunately, I am no longer able to respond to individual requests to check if particular cabins are good or not. Choose a low deck if you want to be close to the most of the facilities or a higher one if you want to get to the outside decks, The Retreat or the Horizon restaurant easily. Does anyone know if this is true as we still have time to change it. A friend is planning a cruise on Iona and asked about cabins. Whereas most cruise ships have some balconies or windows with obstructed views due to lifeboats, this isnt the case with Iona. Hi David. 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. That said, Iona is a very large and modern ship, so youre much less likely to suffer from seasickness on board than you might be on a smaller, older ship. Hi Lindsey. Unlike most of the balcony cabins on Iona, these Standard Balcony cabins on Deck 5 are enclosed or sheltered balconies set within the metal hull of the ship. 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. Its going to be me, partner, his nan and auntie travelling so I was looking at the Suites on board however because there is no cabin plan its really hard to understand what these will look like and whether they will be suitable? If you want a room with a view but dont need outside space, Iook no further than Ionas well designed and spacious Sea View cabins. Hi is WiFi free on the Iona.And we are on deck 11 in cabin number 11214 if you know anything about it would be much appreciated.Thanks. Ive not stayed in one of those cabins so cant say for sure. Jave a fab time. Jenni, Hi, Just wondering if you had any info on cabin 15457 on Iona, we booked saver and have been allocated this cabin but from the deck plans I cant work out if there is a balcony or not. I still think its worth it and would definitely book this cabin. Image: P&O Cruises, Cabin size: 255 sq ftBalcony size:20 sq ft, Category: CV, CW, CY, CZ - Conservatory Mini Suite with Balcony. what do you think? Theres some more info about them here: https://cruisewithamber.co.uk/iona-conservatory-mini-suites-all-you-need-to-know/. On some cruise ships, these areas are on Decks 1 and 2. Jenni. Youll most likely be just fine there for noise. However, there are a few things to be aware of before booking one. That sounds like a fantastic cruise, congrats on booking it! Yes people had a brief stare in sometimes as they walked past but as it wasnt the weather for lingering or even for sitting outside much it really wasnt a problem. I stayed in one of the square shaped inside cabins for a week and really liked it. Hi we are booked in a mini conservatory suite and wondered if you get any perks other than the lovely cabin ? That looks like a great cabin to me, enjoy your cruise! Also at some points along Deck 8 there is seating immediately in front of some balconies, and three infinity whirlpools obstruct the view of others, So as well as partially obstructing the view, it could be quite noisy. Destinations However, with a little research and a look at the deck plans, youll find a cabin for you. The key to decoding the Iona cabin grades is to know that the first letter refers to the type of cabin (e.g. Im sorry to learn that your cruise was cancelled yesterday though, I hope you can rebook. All the way back in 2019, I snapped up a great solo occupancy price for a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords in 2021, without thinking too much about it. Providing that there is availability, you can upgrade your cabin on a P&O Cruise. One of the wonderful staff onboard told me she had a 1k walk to work each morning and Im not entirely sure she was joking. But if you line up the deck plans it looks like youre far enough away that you shouldnt hear anything. There is also a storm door which will be shut in rough seas covering the balcony door and turning the cabin into a sea view one. On other cruise ships, the lowest passenger cabins are on Deck 3 or 4. Ive just found your site & its really very informative. 10736 on Deck 10. Hi Debbie. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 20 cruises. I had a little bit of cabin drama on my last cruise on P&Os Iona. If you suffer from motion or seasickness then its best to look for cabins in the middle of the ship and on low decks. I loved doing this but it was just too time-consuming for me with so many requests. More bi-fold glass-doors allow the room to be opened out fully onto the cabin's step-out balcony, Bathroom with shower over bath or shower only, P&O Iona 2-Room Sky Suite. Im looking at booking P & O Norwegian Fjords on Iona with 2 teenage kids so looking at an outside balcony cabin, is there any way of working out where the largest sq ft cabins are situated on the deck plan? Be prepared that you may end up with a fully obstructed view. On the Promenade Deck, youll find outside dining areas, bars, hot tubs and cabin balconies! My best guess would be that this area is either a crew staircase or a store cupboard. Jenni. 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. Id say its a great choice. 11 key differences between Iona & Britannia, https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/Gifts, https://cruisewithamber.co.uk/iona-conservatory-mini-suites-all-you-need-to-know/, https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/po-britannia-cabins-to-avoid/, https://www.cruisemapper.com/cabins/Britannia-1028, https://cruisewithamber.co.uk/po-cruises-iona-best-suites/, https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf, All decks. Be the first to rate this post. Hi Karen. We have booked an aft cabin on deck 10 on the Iona but have recently read there might be problems with water from the pool above. You would need a spreadsheet to keep track of what to avoid. sorry butterfingers, meant to type looks very large. I dont mind walking to pool ect where would recommend i select my room? Emma thanks for all the info. 94K views 4 years ago Take a look at the brand new images of the accommodation available on Iona, recently revealed by P&O Cruises. There are some balcony cabins on Iona which have much bigger balconies than others of the same grade (and therefore the same price). They have interconnecting rooms which can be fully opened to create a larger living space. ft. (1 person) Smaller balcony - 150 sq. Ive always known cruise ship deck plans to be to scale, yes. 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. This is also known as a guarantee cabin as you are guaranteed a cabin of the type you select (or possibly better if youre lucky enough to be upgraded). Hi Derreck. Jenni. I spoke to a couple of fellow solo female travellers onboard and they agreed they would not feel comfortable in a cabin on this deck either. Of course, on the plus side these cabins are in a great position for accessing public areas such as the bars and restaurants. I hope this helps. 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. i am b00ked on promanade deck 8102 is this a cabin on the ok list or a one to avoid. You can read more about Ionas suites in this article from CruisewithAmber.co.uk. This is made so much more annoying by the fact that both rooms cost the same! Hi Sandra. 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. Stephs guide to Ionas conservatory mini suites, this video by Paul & Carole Love to Travel, 7 easy ways to remember port and starboard, P&O Ionas family facilities: Kids clubs, restaurants and excursions. Any thoughts on if this will be big enough? Jenni, Just booked cabin 4220 will this be a quiet cabin in the night, Hi Kathleen. Thankyou, Hi Marion. 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. In fact, there isn't a home more synonymous with the USA - so it's no wonder that so many people choose to find one of their own in Chandler, AZ. Required fields are marked *. On my first cruise on Iona, a standard inside cabin at solo occupancy was significantly cheaper than a solo cabin. Emma, Your email address will not be published. If youd like to check your cabin, I suggest looking up the number on the Iona deck plan. Jenni. The only one Ive not done is Azura, but as the ship is identical to Ventura, the same applies. On Iona, it could also be one of the infinity whirlpools on the promenade deck. Having been on many cruises, this was definitely the worst. Not every sea view cabin on Iona has a window seat, some just have the window. Avoid choosing a cabin above, below or nearby the cruise ship's theatre, bars, nightclub, buffet restaurant and Kids' Clubs. Below the passenger cabins, there are the crew cabins, the engine room and other facilities such as the laundry, jail and medical centre. As new ship P&O Iona begins her inaugural season I take a look at the choice of cabins and suites onboard. One port side, mid-forward and one port side, aft. Some cabins are marked as having an obstructed view. Cabin grades are used to group similar cabins together for pricing purposes. They are in a fantastic location. Overall they are not bad cabins, its just the balcony thats not really a balcony that makes them one avoid if you can. Enjoy your cruise! However, I imagine the size of those balconies would be great in sunny climes. Iona has a length of 344m and 19 decks. Emma, My previous query said Iona but I actually meant Arvia, sorry. Image: P&O Cruises, Categories: B4, B5, B6 Two-Room Suite with Balcony, Accessible Suite: B4 category Suite no. I told her that I know people who will know though (I did try a search but it didn't throw much up). Any other posts may get removed. Id love for you to come back and let us know after your cruise! Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. I guess I shouldnt have been too surprised to have been allocated a cabin on the infamous promenade deck. Again I dont think these are cabins to avoid really. Also do you think a suite will be comfortably big enough for all of us? First timer no idea if this is good or not? I liked the two cabins Ive stayed in on Iona too. Before booking any cruise it is worth considering the type of cabin you would like, especially if the ship is new to you. Stateroom (cabin) categories on this deck Suite B5 B6 Conservatory Mini-Suite CV CW CY Deluxe Balcony This photo was taken from one of these promenade deck balcony cabins. I think Id be more upset with being woken early due to noise above from the deck (scraping chairs and chatting!). Is it the cheapest or most expensive within its grade? My thoughts were that I would see everything from my balcony. Its in a really convenient location and has a larger than average balcony. Heres a link to the deck plan so you can see where it is in relation to other things: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf Jenni. Jenni, Hi I am booked on deck 15 cabin 15735 at the back, hoping great view . Thank you, Hi Mandy. Jenni. Also as completely new to cruising I would have no idea where to choose so we are not to far away from everything. Studying the deck plan is a good way to find the cabin thats best for you. Also known as outside cabins, the sea view cabins on Iona are a great choice because, at 210 square feet, they are larger than both the standard inside and standard balcony cabins. I would expect the soundproofing to be good on a new ship, but theres the chance that you may hear some noise during shows and rehearsals. There are four main cabin types to choose from on Iona: Read on for more info about each of these cabins types. We have got cabin number GD 11745 right in the centre aft. Iona has 95 of these conservatory cabins which are approximately 274 square feet in size and sleep up to four passengers. Cabins like those with the big balconies often get snapped up on opening day so grab them if you can. Heres a good resource with more info about suites on Iona: https://cruisewithamber.co.uk/po-cruises-iona-best-suites/. Each of Ionas suites is between 434 and 530 square feet in size and sleeps two to four people with a separate living area. Three berth cabins have a single sofa bed. I opted for C752 for a lovely quiet, corner view. The cabin grades are shown in different colours on the deck plan. However, there are a few things to be aware of before booking one. High or low decks. Passengers to space: 35.52 :1 Launched: 2021 Cabins Balcony Cabin size: 101 - 362 sq. I chose the select fare for the inside cabin so I could choose our cabin but it didnt come up to choose where I wanted to be. Jenni. I havent been in any of the P&O Suites so am ensure on the layout. Yes, I agree unless you are an experienced cruiser I think the different cabin types could come as a surprise. Iona deck 4 plan (Cabins) layout - review of all facilities, activities, amenities, deck layouts I did a med cruise in October 2019 with P&O on the Ventura. 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? You can pay by the day or there are usually packages for the duration of the cruise. Jenni. Iona has a near-identical design to two other ships which were also constructed by shipbuilding company Meyer Werft AIDA Nova and Costa Smeralda. This is particularly true if you book a cabin with a balcony and dont want to be able to smell smoke while you sit out. With P&O Cruises the first letter of a cabin grade refers to the type of cabin, while the second refers to the location on the ship. P&O Cruises Iona has 19 decks. I tend to purchase on sea days and then use my mobile data on port days (have a plan that covers Europe, might be worth checking what your plan covers as may save you needing wifi for a few days). Jenni. 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. The list is massive for everything from lack of privacy to second hand smoke, narrow doors etc. For three adults, you might want a little more space so Id say go for the deluxe balcony if it meets your budget. I know the Iona runs on different fuels so do you think there will be any sort of deposits coming from the fuel. Unfortunately we didnt enjoy our cruise on Iona and the main reason was that we hadnt noticed that the cabin we had booked on deck 9 overlooked two of the jacuzzis on deck 8! Jenni, Im looking to book Iona for May 3 adults 1 17 yr old looking to book a mini conservatory suite can you suggest a good cabin please? Thanks, Hi Jenny, any thoughts on the pros and cons on cabin No, 17221, loss very large for a GF. I was able to tell her to avoid deck 8 as there seems to be very little privacy and some aft cabins with the water issue but other than that I have not paid much attention to the ship. 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. I cant quite believe they were designed that way. Examine these carefully to identify cabins that are near public areas. An added complication for me was that I was in the middle of chemotherapy when it became clear the 2021 season wasnt going to happen. She cost 700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. But we do take our own sign for the cabin door indicating If you hear us rocking dont come a knocking We have been allocated cabin 15103 and from what I can see from the deck plan, this is right at the front of the ship with a steel balcony? Is that the right number? Looking out for those that look a little bigger is usually a wise idea. It can be very confusing when booking a cabin, particularly for those new to cruising. My friend and I are booked on Iona cabin CV 9525. If you are on FB, it might be worth having a look at some the cabin review groups and seeing if there are any reviews of the aft cabins you are/were considering. Smaller (no sofa), standard and deluxe balcony cabins are located on this deck along with some of the conservatory mini-suites. Iona has a cabin with your name on it - its just deciding which one that is the difficult bit. P&O Cruises offer some celebration packages that you can see here: https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/Gifts You could also book a meal in one of the speciality restaurants as a treat and not tell him. Enjoy! Jenni, Hi can you tell me what cabin 10426 is like on Iona for Ffiords next year please, not booked yet. Im also concerned that the balcony door is a potential access point from the deck, worth bearing in mind if, like me, you prefer to leave the balcony doors open to hear the ocean at night. If you have a larger body shape then you may wish to avoid these rooms. how is the position of this cabin and is it smaller or bigger than the other cabins please ? Thanks so much. These have obstructed views because the whirlpool is between your cabin and the ocean! It could be a little noisy on occasion depending on whats beneath you but I wouldnt let that put me off. high deck, towards the front). Also, there is a promenade between your balcony and the ocean, so people can walk past. One of my fellow solo passengers had to move cabins on the first night as she was underneath the 710 club and couldnt sleep as the noise from the club was seeping into the cabin. Does that mean you would have no view of the sea when on a sunbed? Julie, Hi Julie. But as you can see from the photo below, which shows 10742, the water can splash down several decks! In the event of bad weather, a metal storm door will be closed over your balcony door leaving you with just the window. All Deckplans Ship Wiki Staterooms. Id be very happy with that one. 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. 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