Its hard to know as nobody has been on the ship yet, but I believe that the walkway will be lower than your balcony so people walking pastshouldnt block your view of the sea, although people still may be able to see in to your balcony space. I actually had an obstructed balcony cabin on another cruise line last year. Hi, are some balcony cabins obscured by lifeboats? Image: P&O Cruises, Cabin size: 255 sq ftBalcony size:20 sq ft, Category: CV, CW, CY, CZ - Conservatory Mini Suite with Balcony. However, if you like an early night, youll want to avoid any cabins which are directly above the Headliners Theatre. The key to decoding the Iona cabin grades is to know that the first letter refers to the type of cabin (e.g. FIND OUT MORE I know what you mean! Note that decks may be high, mid or low. Sugested read: What is a Pullman bed on a cruise ship? I did a med cruise in October 2019 with P&O on the Ventura. Great choice! Hi, just booked Christmas cruise ,first time with PO. 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? Each cabin on Iona sleeps between one and four people. 2 hours ago, MaisieMoo123 said: Currently the following cabins are being used on Iona for isolation. I agree with the comments about cabins and balconies near the hot tubs, they would be best avoided. Jenni, What do you think would be good accessible cabins, my hubby uses a mobility scooter and we need an accessible bathroom, would like a balcony cabin. These are numbered 8140 8235. Some cabins are overlooked a little (or a lot). Cabin 14470 is a good one its in a fantastic midship location near the lifts. Click the button above to compare the prices of cruises from all travel agents. So, I asked my travel agent to move my booking to 2022 as it was. I hope you find a suitable cabin and have a great cruise. Hi However, those that dont smoke may wish to avoid cabins near smoking areas. Mini suite or delux balcony for two over 70 years On Iona, it could also be one of the infinity whirlpools on the promenade deck. The privacy issue affects all of the balcony cabins on this deck, including forward-facing cabins and conservatory mini-suites. 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. If you book an accessible cabin, it will be larger and there will be enough space to accommodate a wheelchair. Addition. 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. They may just gray out the area. Hi David. I hope this helps! We have just booked a grade B suite on a saver fare on Iona. This means people can stroll past your cabin and in some cases, where the deck widens, sit right outside. Youll have some amazing views from that aft balcony! A stunning selection of cabins showing off Iona's interior. Suggested read: P&O Ionas family facilities: Kids clubs, restaurants and excursions. Hello. 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. In the event of bad weather, a metal storm door will be closed over your balcony door leaving you with just the window. With two chairs and a small table, there is not much space left. High or low decks. Some cabins are marked as having an obstructed view. I loved doing this but it was just too time-consuming for me with so many requests. But as you can see from the photo below, which shows 10742, the water can splash down several decks! Fortunately I came across this article and also noticed that the sunset bar and jacuzzis are directly below.To be honest I hate noise and this would really ruin my holiday. Although you can probably sit or stand up and pretend you are sailing the ship. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. More near Chandler, AZ | Contact Vrbo. So yes, similar to what you had on Azura, but newer and shinier because shes a new ship. Cabins directly above the nightclub are numbered 9701 9744 . 10736 on Deck 10. The best cabins for families on Iona are: The single cabins on Iona can be found in various locations across the ship. My thoughts were that I would see everything from my balcony. Iona, New ship, P&O Cruises Kathy Taylor June 5, 2021 p&o . Ive had a look at the deck plan for you and that cabin looks great. Its in a really convenient location and has a larger than average balcony. If you are travelling alone, P&O Iona has a range of solo cabins from which to choose. Places to stay near Chandler are 1701.85 ft on average, with prices averaging $296 a night. Booked on the iona, first time cruising, travel agent has booked us on GF/Balcony Cabin 8144, she told me its a good part of the ship, is it far from all the restaurants and pools, going to the fjords 19th june to 26th 2021, after 2 cruises that have been cancelled. Did you call and change your cabin? But if you line up the deck plans it looks like youre far enough away that you shouldnt hear anything. Iona's popular gastropub serves a wide range of craft ales and bottled and draught beers. Emma, Your email address will not be published. Hi Ian. I call Ionas deck 8, the marmite deck. This means that if you make purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission. I was concerned that it might be a bit noisy due to being not far from the headliners theatre. Well done! Hi I have booked cabin number 8227 on iona is this a good cabin there are 3 of us. Your balcony is an irregular shape and a little larger than normal. 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. Jenni, Am looking into booking a PE cabin 11241 however the shape of the cabin is different. On each deck, cabins may be located forward, mid-forward, midship, mid-aft or aft (at the rear). Thanks Jenni 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. Thankyou, Hi Marion. In fact, I found it a little surprising they would allocate a cabin with two access points to a solo female traveller. The liner has a total of 2614 passenger staterooms and max capacity 6264 (5204 lower berths). Click to see Iona deck plan (opens in a new window). Youd also probably need to take care of an evening and perhaps keep your curtains closed when getting changed with the light on. Yes, its the little things like that you dont really know before booking isnt it? Suggested read: P&O Cruises with no single supplement. 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. Others want the biggest cabin or the cabin in the best location so that they dont have to walk too far. Does anyone know if this is true as we still have time to change it. Enjoy your cruise. And when they do that, it lands straight onto the balconies beneath. Although, you cant guarantee you wont have noisy neighbours. Usually, these are well placed, but there are some that partially block the doors outside rooms 5540 and 5639. Deck 12: 12402 - 12470, 12601 - 12629 and 12602 - 12628. When people think of cabins and log homes, they think of eye-catching wooden structures and cozy interiors, often set in beautiful surroundings. The accommodation is similar in layout to the Seaview cabins just without a window. This exciting new cabin option includes a conservatory area with an L-shaped sofa in between the bedroom and the balcony. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 20 cruises. We real.y enjoyed the cabin especially the bathroom and the bed. Thinking of booking a cruise on P&Os Iona but not sure what cabin to choose. Hi, is cabin 15123 good for a group of 3 or should we go for a deluxe balcony to give us more space? I hope this helps? First time on a cruise.. The problem with these balconies is that theyre a little close to the waterline. Thats cabins 15101-15108, 14101-14110, 12103-12110, 11101-11108, 10101-10108, 9102-9109 and 8181-8108. When you book Select Fare you will get to choose your cabin number. 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. Unfortunately, like many ships, Iona can be very creaky when the weather is bad, so if youre used to sleeping in silence then you may find that your sleep suffers no matter which deck you choose. Hi, I dont mind walking to pool ect where would recommend i select my room? Connecting cabins are available. What is its size I notice they vary within the G grade. Im expecting that buffets will be behind glass and served to you rather than everyone touching the same tongs etc. 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. That cabin looks perfect. 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. 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. So, it seems that it doesnt really matter whether you choose port or starboard for your balcony on Iona. 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. I am thinking of booking deck 12 cabin 408, but it has a dead space beside it, what do you think? 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? We are three pairs of couples looking for a balcony cabin each and two families of mum, dad and two children each (eldest will be 8years come cruise date). 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. Hi Derreck. The queen-sized bed dominates the cabin but it still feels fairly spacious. It will also be nice and quiet there. I need to avoid noise as much as possible due to health issues. 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. Hi we are booked in a mini conservatory suite and wondered if you get any perks other than the lovely cabin ? My friend and I are booked on Iona cabin CV 9525. Lorrraine, Hi Lorraine. Port side to the quay will be our regular side alongside once we welcome our first guests onboard so we wanted to check all was ship shape ready for the 7th August! You can find vacation rentals by owner (RBOs), and other popular Airbnb-style properties in Chandler. One at fwd and 1 aft. The promenade deck balconies really do have no privacy with chairs right outside them. Similar in layout to their Inside counterparts; however they benefit from a window. 10736 on Deck 10. Iona has a near-identical design to two other ships which were also constructed by shipbuilding company Meyer Werft AIDA Nova and Costa Smeralda. Yes, I agree unless you are an experienced cruiser I think the different cabin types could come as a surprise. Hi Helen, thanks for you comments. Plus you dont have to worry about anyone accidentally falling overboard with the deck between the balcony and the sea. Here is a list of the cabins on Iona which have the largest balconies: Inside cabins on Iona are either square or rectangular. While the extra large balconies are some of the best cabins on Iona, the ones next door could be said to be the worst. Sorry I couldnt be of more help. However, I would expect that this would be a quiet cabin as its well away from public areas. 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! Mid-forward or mid-aft location. 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. The accessible cabins are marked on the Iona deck plan with a wheelchair symbol. Many people use the promenade deck to get a bit of exercise or just to wander around and take in the sea view. 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! thanks Glen, Hi Glen. Is this a pull out sofa? There are some balcony cabins on Iona which have much bigger balconies than others of the same grade (and therefore the same price). Does this have a bath, and a sofa? Jave a fab time. Thanks so much. Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. Connected rooms: 144 Accessible rooms: 26 Maximum passengers: 4 Number of cabins: 1438 Activities & entertainment Activities (32) Crows Nest _ Observation Lounge Cooking Demonstrations Dance Classes Splash Zone Whirlpools (18) Pools (5) Hydrotherapy Pool * Think those kind of potential issues should be make clear before bookings, would save a lot of disappointment and complaints I suspect. The list is massive for everything from lack of privacy to second hand smoke, narrow doors etc. Jenni. There are only 12 single balcony cabins on the whole ship so well done for nabbing one. Also thinking about calling P&O as its pretty far forward and dont want to much risk of sea sickness. 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