Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays. Shows in some of the venues on board can go on late into the night and the early hours in some cases. Linda, Hi Linda. If you have young children, the balconies alongside the narrow part of the deck 8 are huge which could make a nice little play area. Just booked select price and initial paperwork states EF grade cabin, is this a good cabin! Jenni. 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. We have always had glass balconies on other cruises. Many thanks. I was wondering if you could help me, If you are a social person and love to chat with people around the ship, these cabins would be a great way to meet people. These do tend to cost a little more than cabins that are at the front or back of the ship. Ill admit that I was shocked when I saw these cabins. 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. Of course, being so close to the water you are well-placed for watching wildlife and getting the wonderful sounds of the ocean - so if this is a priority then dont be deterred. If you are travelling with kids, you could possibly be assigned one of these on a saver fare. I hope you find a suitable cabin and have a great cruise. Enjoy your cruise. They have a small conservatory area between the main bedroom and the balcony, with an L-shaped sofa. When choosing a cabin for your cruise, its always a good idea to study the ships deck plan carefully. 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. So, again it pays to do some research and study the deck plans to make sure you know exactly what you are booking or could be allocated. 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. We had an outside cabin on deck 5, was perfect no noise at all. Thanks for your question. Cabin grades are used to group similar cabins together for pricing purposes. The approximate sizes of Iona cabins are: Everybody has different priorities when choosing a cabin. This basically means that something is blocking the view from the balcony. The main types of balcony cabins are standard and deluxe cabins. 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. Many thanks, Thats an excellent cabin! 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. In fact, 17219 will be cheaper than 17305 because it is further forward, even though the balcony is five times as large! Not every sea view cabin on Iona has a window seat, some just have the window. Your balcony is huge and you wont have far to walk for anything. I still think its worth it and would definitely book this cabin. Staterooms include 121 Suites, 1496 Balcony, 174 Oceanviews/Seaviews, 819 Interior cabins. Agree re the hot tubs, seems an odd choice to put them right outside cabins. Any news yet on how P and O are going to handle this Covid virus in regard to buffets and shows etc, Hi Paul. Each P&O Cruises cabin is assigned a two-letter cabin grade code (e.g. In the room, youll enjoy a superior bathroom with a whirlpool bath and complimentary chocolates and fresh fruit. However, those that dont smoke may wish to avoid cabins near smoking areas. Sea view cabins have a window thats handy to check the weather before getting dressed in the morning. They are perfect if you prefer your own personal outside space to sit and watch the sunrise/sunset or to enjoy an alfresco breakfast without getting out of your pjs. It's a great spot to grab a beer and soak up the atmosphere of the Grand Atrium or enjoy sea views from the three-story-high windows. If you enjoy peace and quiet perhaps avoid cabins directly under the pool deck or Horizon restaurant or above the nightclub or theatre. Im afraid that Im not familiar with booking accessible cabins myself, but Im sure P&O Cruises or any good travel agent will be able to help you. Think those kind of potential issues should be make clear before bookings, would save a lot of disappointment and complaints I suspect. 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. Deckplan info All deckplans Ship Wiki. P&O Cruises have been sailing since the 1970s, Iona was designed to be dramatically different from anything P&O had . Jenni, Hi Jenni On the deck plan it looks far enough forward that youre not directly above the theatre so I wouldnt expect it to be noisy. If you suffer from motion or seasickness then its best to look for cabins in the middle of the ship and on low decks. 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. Once you know this then, you should be able to pick the perfect cabin for your cruise. At this level you can expect exclusive services such as a personal Butler, in-cabin dining, priority access to various services. 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 is located on Deck 8 and enables passengers to walk all the way around the outside of the ship. This could be by cabins next door or above. Emma. DO NOT post asking for pictures of a cabin, please use search feature. 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. Weve been offered GA 11512 on Iona Stateroom (cabin) categories on this deck Suite B5 B6 Conservatory Mini-Suite CV CW CY Deluxe Balcony If possible, unless you are a night owl or party animal, Id recommend booking a deck with cabins above and beneath you. 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. The balconies are steel fronted instead of frosted or clear glass. If you have a sofa bed then your cabin steward will make it up each evening while you have dinner and put the bed away each morning while you have breakfast. These cabins are always in high demand so if you require a disabled cabin you should book your cruise as early as possible. To be able to choose your own cabin number on your P&O cruise youll need to book a Select Fare. Hi Diana, thanks for your comment. 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'. I hope this helps. P&O Cruises hasnt released any floor plans showing the layout of cabins on Iona. No votes so far! We are first time cruisers and very excited. Enjoy! This should help you to decide which is the best for you. Thanks, Hi Dorrian. Just booked for 16 Apr 2022 for the Fjords. So, while the single cabins are a great addition, always check what a standard cabin would cost before booking. Note that decks may be high, mid or low. However, there are a few things to be aware of before booking one. 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. I ended up joining the Facebook Group about Iona cabins, which helped to see photos of the cabins. One other thing to note if you choose a cabin under the lido deck (including SkyDome) is that there is a chance you may be disturbed by sun loungers and chairs being put out/away. I am a little disappointed at the balcony so am enquiring about changing. The constant screaming and shouting from these things, even in bad weather was terrible. If you book a Suite on P&O Cruises Iona you get a number of perks, including priority check-in and disembarkation, an exclusive welcome reception and butler service. Be prepared that you may end up with a fully obstructed view. Ionas balcony cabins all have patio-style doors leading on to a private (or not so private more on that later) balcony where you can watch the world go by. Cabins below sun decks can sometimes be noisy when loungers are scraped across the floor but you wont have that problem. Cabin grades are two-letter codes given to cabins that denote the type and location of the cabin. Thanks for all the help. From small to large, sheltered or overlooked, there are a few differences depending on location and booking grade. Everyone has different requirements, so although one type of cabin might not be right for you, it could be perfect for someone else. what do you think? Four berth cabins have a single sofa bed and a Pullman bed that comes down from the ceiling. Is this a good cabin to have, Congratulations on taking your first cruise with your kids! Hopefully this will be a great view all the way and reasonably quiet too. 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. So, the cabins to avoid here are 9745, 9750, 10742, 10745, 11745, 11746, 12741, 12744, 14741, 14742. I'm so sorry that this post wasn't useful for you! This probably isnt so much of an issue on higher decks but if you are on deck eight they will be right in front of you. Thanks for spending the trouble to pass on your tips. Again I dont think these are cabins to avoid really. 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. The light brown striped area is the deck where people can walk in between the balconies and the edge of the ship. That cabin looks perfect. The conservatory mini suites are a great option for a Christmas cruise because you can enjoy the views whatever the weather. 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? Hi Carole, Im a few years off them but on my list for one day! Deck 8 is certainly a good spot to be able to get to the restaurants and venues easily. I checked the deck plan for you and that cabin has a * which means it has a single sofa bed. Im currently booked on the maiden voyage so hopefully, Ill be able to let you know soon! Click the button above to compare the prices of cruises from all travel agents. If you like a large balcony, these are definitely worth looking out for. 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. 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