In addition to the cabin number, each of the suites on Iona has a different name (apart from the two family suites) Family Suite - Cabin Number: 8109, Location: Forward Family Suite - Cabin Number: 8110, Location: Forward Adriatic Suite - Cabin Number: 9110, Location: Forward Aegean Suite - Cabin Number: 9111, Location: Forward Some of these cabin types are on Deck 8, the Promenade Deck, which means fellow passengers can peer right into your. Jenni. If you want to avoid the smell of smoke on your balcony on Iona, you should avoid booking a balcony cabin or suite thats above the smoking area on Deck 8. Enjoy your cruise. Again I dont think these are cabins to avoid really. Many people use the promenade deck to get a bit of exercise or just to wander around and take in the sea view. Jenni. Jenni, I am looking to book a cruise on Iona on the 27-11-2021 in a special needs cabin do I need to pay inside select price or is it the same price, if so witch special needs cabins are in the best to have thinking my wife as a mobility scooter, Hi David. For reference, it may help to know that a king size mattress is 42 square feet. Linda, Hi Linda. Jenni, We are off to the Canaries on October the 9th and are booked into 12458, do you know whether these balcony cabins have a sofa in? Great question. If you know what you are getting then it is perhaps ok otherwise, it can be a disappointment and put a bit of a dampener on your cruise before it has even begun. Its very much a personal choice. Watch that below and be sure to subscribe to her channel for more videos like this one. The spacious Balcony cabins on P&O Iona have plenty of interior/exterior space, measuring approximately 107-300 sq ft and are beautifully decorated with contemporary styling. The balconies on deck 5 of Iona are a little different in design from regular balconies. Hi Tracy. Children under the age of 16 years must share a cabin with an adult. Heres one for Britannia, I would expect something not too different: https://www.cruisemapper.com/cabins/Britannia-1028. Some of them (at the narrowest point) have extra large balconies (terraces) so would be perfect for families. If you want to be treated like a VIP, you should go for a suite rather than a conservatory mini-suite. Make sure you choose the Select Fare option and ask your travel agent to find you cabins that are all together. I checked the deck plan for you and that cabin has a * which means it has a single sofa bed. If you require an accessible Cabin, there are 55 in various categories. standard balcony) and the second letter refers to the location of that cabin on the ship (e.g. Enjoy! Obstructed balconies are not the only thing to watch out for. Also as completely new to cruising I would have no idea where to choose so we are not to far away from everything. The promenade deck balconies are interesting in that people walking around the promenade deck can walk past your balcony and see you. In the room, youll enjoy a superior bathroom with a whirlpool bath and complimentary chocolates and fresh fruit. Take a look at this point of Ben & Davids video to see. Maybe were just heavy sleepers . However, those that dont smoke may wish to avoid cabins near smoking areas. Hi we are booked in a mini conservatory suite and wondered if you get any perks other than the lovely cabin ? Some balconies are almost as big as the cabin itself, which will provide lots of space for you all to sit outside together and enjoy the views of the Fjords. Iona is the biggest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet, with a length of 344.5 metres and a beam (width) of 42 metres. Cruisedeckplans provides full interactive deck plans for the Iona 9 deck. This means people can stroll past your cabin and in some cases, where the deck widens, sit right outside. In fact, it is great to see cruise ships offering more single cabins. 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. If you were right above the theatre, that could be a problem, yes. Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. No votes so far! Yes you will find a fridge in your cabin on Iona. Thanks Karen, Hi Karen. If you have a larger body shape then you may wish to avoid these rooms. If you are going to spend most of your time on deck or like a value option, then an inside cabin might be a good choice for you. These balconies make a great spot for watching out for sea life or listening to the waves. There are some balcony cabins on Iona which have much bigger balconies than others of the same grade (and therefore the same price). If you are a smoker you may wish to choose a cabin that has easy access to deck 18. Hi David. Imagine looking forward to sitting on your balcony looking out over the Norwegian Fjords, only to find that theres a hot tub full of people blocking your view! Not every sea view cabin on Iona has a window seat, some just have the window. 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. Jenni, Just booked cabin 4220 will this be a quiet cabin in the night, Hi Kathleen. If you need help in choosing the best conservatory mini suite on Iona, I also recommend that you check out Stephs guide to Ionas conservatory mini suites. I found it a little off-putting catching glimpses of people out of the corner of my eye as they walked by, even if they cant see directly in. If you choose one thats next door, youll not only stay drier, youll also benefit from a larger balcony for the same price. Just pop your email in the form below to get a copy delivered to your inbox straight away. Also is this a good cabin to have booked? GF). Your email address will not be published. Jenni. Image: P&O Cruises, Cabin size: 255 sq ftBalcony size:20 sq ft, Category: CV, CW, CY, CZ - Conservatory Mini Suite with Balcony. The liner has a total of 2614 passenger staterooms and max capacity 6264 (5204 lower berths). The problem is that children find great fun in splashing water over the edge of the infinity pool. These have obstructed views because the whirlpool is between your cabin and the ocean! If youd like to find out how much that would be, just contact your travel agent (if you booked with one). this is a fantastic cabin on Iona it has huge balcony and is great value for money as its cheaper than the one next door which is a higher grade. Much better than mine, haha! Shows in some of the venues on board can go on late into the night and the early hours in some cases. Hi Phil. Hi Emma Unlike balconies on higher decks there are no sliding doors but a door that opens outwards. Hi Sandra. Conservatory mini-suites are only available on Iona and sister-ship Arvia. As its a new ship, Im not sure how this works until Ive seen the ship for myself. Lorrraine, Hi Lorraine. Glad to hear you enjoyed your cabin. Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. Conservatory Mini-Suite is a new cabin concept featuring a separate, conservatory-style room designed as a cabin extension. However, I wouldnt worry about the location. Aqua is open for breakfast, afternoon tea (included in your cruise fare) and dinner. 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? On my first cruise on Iona, a standard inside cabin at solo occupancy was significantly cheaper than a solo cabin. There will be 2 adults and a toddler travelling hoping that this is a good cabin?! If youd like to see what a wheelchair-accessible cabin on Iona looks like, then I recommend this video by Paul & Carole Love to Travel who were allocated an accessible cabin on Iona. Firstly, congratulations on booking your first cruise! I still think its worth it and would definitely book this cabin. Youll be able to find the answers to all of these by viewing the Iona deck plan here: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf I hope this helps! Jenni. We are due to sail on 24 Sept and are on deck 5. I would like quiet and mid point of ship as i can get sea sickness. Inside the configurations are pretty much the sam. Destinations 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. Does this have a bath, and a sofa? Ill admit that I was shocked when I saw these cabins. Whilst some ships place all the single cabins together to make it easier for solo travellers to meet, on Iona this is not the case. I had a little bit of cabin drama on my last cruise on P&Os Iona. Not necessarily a bad thing, but something to be aware of. These do tend to cost a little more than cabins that are at the front or back of the ship. View More Pictures Type: Private vacation home Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 House Rules: Pets welcome Children welcome No smoking No parties or events Max Occupancy: 6 Host Language: English All suites feature separate living/sleeping areas, dressing area, and large balconies. For added luxury you can expect a wonderful whirlpool bathtub. These fabulously decadent yet contemporary suites are luxuriously appointed. On the deck plan it looks far enough forward that youre not directly above the theatre so I wouldnt expect it to be noisy. Hi Graham, yes the location was very handy. Click the button above to compare the prices of cruises from all travel agents. If you want to be near everything, you can request a cabin thats in a midship location. Do you know the difference apart from location? The 2-room Sky Suites are located either aft or forward and designed just like your favourite boutique-hotel rooms. Im sorry to learn that your cruise was cancelled yesterday though, I hope you can rebook. 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? More near Chandler, AZ | Contact Vrbo. Jenni. It causes a great deal of debate and opposing opinions in some of the cruise groups Im in. Does P&O Iona Cabins have Fridges? Looks like youve got a fab cabin there with an extra large balcony! Yes, thats a balcony cabin. Hi, So yes, similar to what you had on Azura, but newer and shinier because shes a new ship. Have a great cruise! Now you may think that the tiered design would mean that its only the balconies directly below the pool (Deck 15) that would get wet. Iona has a cabin for everyone, with sizes ranging from inside cabins that are a little over one hundred square feet to suites which are more than five times as large. Cabins like those with the big balconies often get snapped up on opening day so grab them if you can. When P&O Cruises first announced that they would be launching a cruise ship called Iona, she was promised to be the 'start of a new era in travel'. Of course, youll need to take care not to allow your son on the balcony unattended, but Im sure you know that anyway. Then, contact one with a best-price guarantee and have them beat it! The balconies themselves are very small and narrow, being just the depth of a deck chair. There are four main restaurants on Iona - Aqua, Coral, Opal and Pearl. The E means that you have a deluxe balcony and the F means that its on a high or low deck, in a forward location. I would hate to go on my cruise and not be able to use my balcony! With two chairs and a small table, there is not much space left. Many thanks. If youre booking a cruise on P&O Cruises new ship, read on for all the information you need to choose the best cabins on Iona. Hi Ian. However, take some time and make sure you understand exactly what you are booking to avoid any disappointment once onboard. If you enjoy peace and quiet perhaps avoid cabins directly under the pool deck or Horizon restaurant or above the nightclub or theatre. Jenni. Events. Thanks ! Three berth cabins have a single sofa bed. Perfect if you are planning to spend most of your time on deck, or want a more economical way to travel. So no lying down and being able to see where you are going. In fact, I found it a little surprising they would allocate a cabin with two access points to a solo female traveller. Note that decks may be high, mid or low. We are booked for 28th Aug this year so keeping our fingers crossed! ft. (2 to 4 people) Please note that these are approximate sizes. Does that mean you would have no view of the sea when on a sunbed? When choosing a cabin for your cruise, its always a good idea to study the ships deck plan carefully. If youre a smoker, booking a cabin near the smoking area can be really convenient. There are also rehearsals and soundchecks in the afternoon for many of these venues so that is something to also keep in mind if you like an afternoon nap. Each cabin on Iona sleeps between one and four people. Hi Pammy, thanks for your kind comment. Just booked select price and initial paperwork states EF grade cabin, is this a good cabin! Enjoy! Having seen these cabins, Im surprised they are sold as balcony cabins. 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! This group is for posting reviews, details, videos and pictures of P&O Iona cabins only. The deck plan doesnt show whats beneath you, so I expect its crew cabins, which should also be fine. Apart from that are they good cabins? Otherwise, if you have the budget for it, take a look at the suites. Review of Iona deck 9 (Cabins) Laundrette (self-service laundry room for passengers) You may be better getting two cabins, perhaps with an adjoining door if you wish? It is very easy to get to the restaurants, bars and venues on decks six eight. Think those kind of potential issues should be make clear before bookings, would save a lot of disappointment and complaints I suspect. Any other posts may get removed. I found deck 5 fine too, wouldnt worry me if I was allocated a cabin there again. 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. You are aware of the movement and shadow as they pass. Places to stay near Chandler are 1701.85 ft on average, with prices averaging $296 a night. The constant screaming and shouting from these things, even in bad weather was terrible. Jenni. That sounds a great cabin. Hi, are some balcony cabins obscured by lifeboats? * Size may vary, see details below. When you book, youll have the option of choosing your cabin number (Select Fare) or allowing P&O Cruises to allocate it (Saver Fare). 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. To be able to choose your own cabin number on your P&O cruise youll need to book a Select Fare. That said, if you are worried about all the lovely cruise food that is available and the lack of incentive to go to the gym while on holiday, this good be a good location. Having been on many cruises, this was definitely the worst. We respect your privacy and will not share your details. l know its cabins above and below, Hi Brinley, Ive had a look at the deck plan and cabin 9216 looks to be an inside cabin. It can also get quite windy here so you may find you might not want to sit out for too long. just wondering what the sleeping situation is for 4 adults sharing a conservatory suite? Emma thanks for all the info. Mid-forward or mid-aft location. These signature Conservatory Mini-Suites are generously appointed with bright living space and benefit from a luxuriously furnished balcony. Note: Single cabins are available across different categories. Some cabins are marked as having an obstructed view. Jenni, Ship Iona Deck 11: 11401 - 11471 and 11402 - 11470. As far as I know, I dont think its possible to tell from the deck plan where the bed. This basically means that something is blocking the view from the balcony. The cabins on the Iona deck plan are to scale, so if one looks a little larger than the others, then it will be. This means those cabins have an even more obstructed view. This shouldnt be a problem at all as long as you book far enough in advance that there are enough cabins next door to each other. It could be a lifeboat above, below or in front of your cabin balcony or some part of the ships equipment. These are a little smaller than the other forward suites and they do not have balconies. Previously cruised on Azura and cant wait to sail on Iona!. Youll enjoy the best views over the ships wake from there. Hi Lucy. Cabin 14470 is a good one its in a fantastic midship location near the lifts. Jenni. I would imagine that the ships officers are more concerned about navigating than looking down onto anyones balcony, but if youd rather not be overlooked you might prefer to opt for an aft balcony cabin rather than a forward one. The Britannia cabin guide is here: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/po-britannia-cabins-to-avoid/ If you search this site or navigate to P&O Cruises at the top, youll find a cabin guide for each ship. The accommodation is similar in layout to the Seaview cabins just without a window. thanks Glen, Hi Glen. We are hoping to book a family cruise for 2022 on Iona. One other thing is that I have seen photos of the balcony cabins where the bed is next to the balcony doors and others where the sofa is next to the doors how can you tell which one you will have many thanks, Hi Tracy. Agree re the hot tubs, seems an odd choice to put them right outside cabins. Deck 10: 10401 - 10463 and 10402 - 10468. I agree with the comments about cabins and balconies near the hot tubs, they would be best avoided. ft. (1 or 2 people) Standard balcony - 170 sq. Just waiting for that inaugural cruise to complete so we can get some more images and info on the actual cabins and restaurants. Also, AIDA Nova and Costa Smeralda do not have conservatory mini-suites so we do not know what Ionas conservatory mini-suite floor plan is like. Each of Ionas suites is between 434 and 530 square feet in size and sleeps two to four people with a separate living area. I was concerned that it might be a bit noisy due to being not far from the headliners theatre. I hope this helps? I loved doing this but it was just too time-consuming for me with so many requests. Whereas most cruise ships have some balconies or windows with obstructed views due to lifeboats, this isnt the case with Iona. Staterooms include 121 Suites, 1496 Balcony, 174 Oceanviews/Seaviews, 819 Interior cabins. Id recommend studying the deck plan carefully, have a look at where the conservatory suites are and whats around them to find one in the best location. From looking at the deck plan this looks like a great cabin nice and quiet and the standard size for a balcony cabin. Also do you think a suite will be comfortably big enough for all of us? Updated on Feb 26, 2023. Inside cabins are the cheapest cabins and are perfect for those on a budget or who prefer to spend their time experiencing the ship rather than being in their cabin. And when they do that, it lands straight onto the balconies beneath. It wont be opened until the next port of call. Thank you Single balcony cabins accommodate one passenger, smaller balcony cabins accommodate two passengers, whilst standard and deluxe balcony cabins sleep two to four passengers. Iona has several adapted cabins which are suitable for wheelchair users. 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