The cabin numbers available are 9739 & 9744 which I understand are above the nightclub however the insulation is usually fairly good so I wasnt that worried about that? Suggested read: P&O Cruises with no single supplement. Steph from Cruise With Amber has made a fantastic video tour of a conservatory mini suite on Iona. There are really very few cabins on Iona to truly avoid, it all depends on what is important or not to you. Its definitely a balance, great views from aft cabins but a risk of noise if low down. 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. Obstructed balconies are not the only thing to watch out for. Just move your mouse over any stateroom and a pop up will appear with detail information, including a full description and floor layout, and a link to pictures and/or videos. Any thoughts on if this will be big enough? Thanks, Hi Jenny, any thoughts on the pros and cons on cabin No, 17221, loss very large for a GF. If youre on a budget but are worried about feeling claustrophobic, a sea view cabin is a good compromise between a cheap inside cabin and a pricier balcony room. Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. The contemporary furnishings include a comfortable sofa, ottoman chairs, lounge chairs, and lots of cosy accessories such as cushions, and throws, Sky Suites have spacious luxurious bathrooms with double sink vanity units topped with black marble complementing the white marble walls and floors. * Size may vary, see details below. I loved doing this but it was just too time-consuming for me with so many requests. I probably shouldnt really put this here as I dont think you should avoid an inside cabin. So yes, similar to what you had on Azura, but newer and shinier because shes a new ship. 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. Ive just checked my P&O confirmation and I have been allocated the exact same cabin, for the exact same date, and the exact same number of people I also booked on 25th November last year too! Hi Michael. She cost 700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. The list is massive for everything from lack of privacy to second hand smoke, narrow doors etc. I actually had an obstructed balcony cabin on another cruise line last year. I stayed in one of these cabins for a week after being moved from deck eight and actually really liked it. Once you know this then, you should be able to pick the perfect cabin for your cruise. Emma, My previous query said Iona but I actually meant Arvia, sorry. 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. Single balcony cabins accommodate one passenger, smaller balcony cabins accommodate two passengers, whilst standard and deluxe balcony cabins sleep two to four passengers. We pushed the boat out as we are celebrating a significant birthday and booked a suite deck 9 cabin 9739. Ive booked the Iona for the 24th October as a surprise for my husbands birthday. There are also two shows most nights in the Headlines Theatre and the SkyDome. Is that the right number? I hope this helps. Im booking Iona for the Canary Islands in November and trying to get one of the central cabins with an extended balcony, such as 9514. If you are travelling alone, P&O Iona has a range of solo cabins from which to choose. Going on Iona soon, thank you for saving me hours of research time. On each deck, cabins may be located forward, mid-forward, midship, mid-aft or aft (at the rear). Enjoy! These do tend to cost a little more than cabins that are at the front or back of the ship. Jenni. Hi, We are travelling to the Canaries in January 2022, on the Iona and are considering Deck 14, GA section, what would be the best/largest room and largest balcony on the port side? I have read that access to forward facing balconies can sometimes be restricted due to headwinds? There are only two of these so youre unlikely to get one unless youre travelling with children. Thank you 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. The balconies are steel fronted instead of frosted or clear glass. Hi Graham, yes the location was very handy. Plus I expect that the Sunset Bar will be a relaxing bar, rather than one with music blaring. I hope this helps! I am a little disappointed at the balcony so am enquiring about changing. That looks like a great cabin to have. However, if you like an early night, youll want to avoid any cabins which are directly above the Headliners Theatre. If I was being picky, I would say Deck 8 (Promenade Deck) would not be my own first choice. 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. Also thinking about calling P&O as its pretty far forward and dont want to much risk of sea sickness. Heres a link to it: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf I hope this helps. Jenni. It could be a little noisy on occasion depending on whats beneath you but I wouldnt let that put me off. 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. Hopefully this will be a great view all the way and reasonably quiet too. So, I asked my travel agent to move my booking to 2022 as it was. 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. Although if you wanted more space you could switch it for a deluxe balcony. These balconies make a great spot for watching out for sea life or listening to the waves. Otherwise, if you have the budget for it, take a look at the suites. My best guess would be that this area is either a crew staircase or a store cupboard. There are also three infinity whirlpools on each side of the deck which are directly in front of some cabins. 18 cabins to book online from $94 per night direct from owner for Chandler, AZ. If you book an accessible cabin, it will be larger and there will be enough space to accommodate a wheelchair. The Reef kids club is located on Deck 17 towards the back of the ship. So many thanks for this Jenni, Hi I am booked on deck 15 cabin 15735 at the back, hoping great view . First timers so fingers crossed having a forward facing balcony wont get too windy or anything. So, if you dont want a hike every morning to one of the main dining rooms for breakfast or for a late night tipple in the Crows Nest, then it is worth giving some careful consideration to the location of the your cabin. so when Im not at sea Im usually out and about in London or at a concert, festival or event so youll find plenty of posts about those too. Hi Cruise M. You will find a tray with kettle, two mugs, teabags, coffee and milk. They do make for a great nights sleep but you have to switch the ships camera on the TV to see what the weather is like! It wont be opened until the next port of call. I call Ionas deck 8, the marmite deck. Jenni. Image: P&O Cruises, Cabin size: 255 sq ftBalcony size:20 sq ft, Category: CV, CW, CY, CZ - Conservatory Mini Suite with Balcony. We like a drink or 2 so Im hoping any noise doesnt stop us sleeping! Conservatory Mini-suites are a new type of cabin on Iona and her sister ship Arvia. If there are only two people in your cabin, its a good idea to book a cabin that sleeps two so that you wont have the Pullman bed. Thank you for a very interesting and informative article. 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. You can check out deck plans here or directly on P&O Cruises Website. 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. Hi Ian, I was about to say, Im sure that from my research that cabin looks fine for a family of 3. For some, the cheapest cabin is the best. 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. Its in a really convenient location and has a larger than average balcony. Thanks. Got 11102 booked for May next year for my birthday and our anniversary. Well done! It causes a great deal of debate and opposing opinions in some of the cruise groups Im in. Theres a cabin to suit everyone on Iona. . Thats cabins 15101-15108, 14101-14110, 12103-12110, 11101-11108, 10101-10108, 9102-9109 and 8181-8108. Hi Lindsey. Ive just booked 9744 and the agent says its above the Sunset Bar, She didnt think it would be noisy. Perhaps more important to know is that during bad weather, access to the balcony may be restricted. I was shocked to see just how little privacy they have. PO Iona cruise ship cabins are 4 main types (suite, balcony, sea view/oceanview/outside, interior, single), divided into 12 categories and 32 grades. Take a look at this point of Ben & Davids video to see. Deck 9: 9402 - 9468. Thanks for spending the trouble to pass on your tips. Yes you will find a fridge in your cabin on Iona. There are 55 accessible Cabins across most grades on Iona: Single Inside Accessible Cabins: PC 8327-8331-9326-9327-9330-9331-15322-15323-15326-15327-16326-16327-16330-16331 BF 9222-9223-9228-9229 PB 10327 - 10331, Seaview Accessible Cabins: LB 4522-4528-4534-4538 (Deck 4), Accessible Standard Balcony Cabins: category GC (8330-8332, 15301-15302-15303-15304-15305-15306-15307-15308) ; category GA (11514-11516-11518-11520-12514-12516-12518-12520); category GB (12622-12623-12624-12625-12626-12627-12628-12629), Accessible Sky Suite: B4 category Suite no. If youre a smoker, booking a cabin near the smoking area can be really convenient. Have a great cruise! There are some cabins on Iona that you will almost certainly want to avoid. Port Guides High or low decks. 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? 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