I think thats a great suite youve got there. 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). If you are anything like me when you think of a balcony cabin you expect to overlook and be able to enjoy the view of the sea. Events. Going to alter my booking on iona thinking of a suite if I book a saver fare are there any suites with a restricted view or no balcanies. ft. (1 or 2 people) Standard balcony - 170 sq. There are some smaller balcony cabins (Standard and Deluxe) and some of the new Conservatory Mini-suites on this deck. This is because the promenade walkway, and then a glass barrier stands between the cabins and the sea. While it wasnt exactly what I hoped for when booking, it was fine and Id consider booking one of these cabins in future. what do you think? That sounds like a fantastic cruise, congrats on booking it! Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. A interesting article and most people would be unaware of differences in cabins. Then, contact one with a best-price guarantee and have them beat it! Hi, just booked Christmas cruise ,first time with PO. Many thanks, Hi Julia. I call Ionas deck 8, the marmite deck. 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. Although you can probably sit or stand up and pretend you are sailing the ship. 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. I hope this helps. Wow! 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 95 Conservatory Mini-suites, and 24 Suites. What requirements are non negotiable and what are you are prepared to sacrifice or put up with? Category: LB, LC, LF Seaview/Standard Outside, Accessible Cabins: LB 4522-4528-4534-4538 (Deck 4), P&O Iona Deluxe Balcony Suite. We have always had glass balconies on other cruises. It can also get quite windy here so you may find you might not want to sit out for too long. Read More. Jenni. I hope this helps a little? Iona has four sizes of balcony cabins: Single balcony - 107 sq. Similar in layout to their Inside counterparts; however they benefit from a window. This could be by cabins next door or above. On Carnival and Disney cruise ships, you can book a cabin on Deck 1. There are only two of these so youre unlikely to get one unless youre travelling with children. Suggested read: 7 easy ways to remember port and starboard, There are some also cabins on Iona which you may want to avoid. Previous Deck 8 Next Deck 10 Previous Deck 8 Next Deck 10 . Cabin grades are two-letter codes given to cabins that denote the type and location of the cabin. Conservatory mini-suites are only available on Iona and sister-ship Arvia. All of Iona's cabins have a double bed that can be divided into two (single accommodation aside), interactive TV, wardrobe, fridge, sofa, vanity and stool and numerous charging and USB points,. Connecting cabins are available. 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. Youll most likely be just fine there for noise. 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. Everyone has different requirements, so although one type of cabin might not be right for you, it could be perfect for someone else. My friend and I are booked on Iona cabin CV 9525. Unless youre a really light sleeper and go to bed early I wouldnt worry too much about being above the nightclub. Many thanks. Dont feel guilty at all! Another thing that you might want to consider is that all balconies on forward-facing cabins are overlooked by the bridge (where the officers see out of to manoeuvre the ship). 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. Hi we are booked in a mini conservatory suite and wondered if you get any perks other than the lovely cabin ? Jenni, Hi we have booked Xmas on Iona and have a b5 and b6 cabin. 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? P&O Iona Inside Cabin Image Credit: P&O Cruises/Richmond-International. You may wish to avoid cabins numbered 4201 4250. Im expecting that buffets will be behind glass and served to you rather than everyone touching the same tongs etc. I spent a few hours at the front of deck 8 while sailing into Olden and it was very breezy, to put it mildly! This means that if you make purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission. Some cabins are marked as having an obstructed view. I think the same will be for Iona but thats our personal experience . Thank you On Iona Christmas 2021, Hi Latta. The balconies are steel fronted instead of frosted or clear glass. Cruises If I was being picky, I would say Deck 8 (Promenade Deck) would not be my own first choice. 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. Plus, as its a new ship the soundproofing should be pretty good. Although those suites do sleep four, one person would be on a sofa bed and one will be on a bed that comes down from the ceiling. That means youll want to avoid cabins numbered 17201 17217 and 16201 16240. Jenni. These are the middle ones at the aft. 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! Hi Tina. 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. Jenni. So, if the sea is rough, you may not be allowed to use your balcony at all. More near Chandler, AZ | Contact Vrbo. Of course, its not possible to tell for sure as its not marked on the deck plan. The only suites on Iona without a balcony are the family sea view suites. The standard and larger inside cabins each sleep up to four passengers, with the third passenger on a single sofa bed and the fourth passenger in a Pullman bed. If you were right above the theatre, that could be a problem, yes. The upside is that your balcony is absolutely huge. 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 * They are in a fantastic location. Heres how I get the lowest price when I book a cruise. In the event of bad weather, a metal storm door will be closed over your balcony door leaving you with just the window. The corner suites in particular are more above the toilets so you know that youre not directly above a speaker. Jenni, We always book deluxe/balcony cabins but would like bath over shower what cabin numbers are they ? Inside the configurations are pretty much the sam. Hi Ian. The list is massive for everything from lack of privacy to second hand smoke, narrow doors etc. Jenni, Hi Jenni. Jenni, Hi Thanks for your question. We have always wanted to book an aft balcony cabin and Id noticed there was one free and an ok price on deck 10 . I did a med cruise in October 2019 with P&O on the Ventura. All suites feature separate living/sleeping areas, dressing area, and large balconies. Emma, My previous query said Iona but I actually meant Arvia, sorry. Enjoy your cruise! Click to see Iona deck plan (opens in a new window). Hi David. If you book an accessible cabin, it will be larger and there will be enough space to accommodate a wheelchair. Hi Karon, December will come round quick! Still, if this bothers you you can always sit a little further back on that huge balcony of yours for privacy. Be sure to join my email list for my best cruise tips and handpicked deals each week. We booked in the saver fare so we were allocated this balcony rather than choose it. The balconies on deck 5 of Iona are a little different in design from regular balconies. While the extra large balconies are some of the best cabins on Iona, the ones next door could be said to be the worst. Enjoy! This could be particularly true with Iona as she is one of the biggest ships in the world and so you shouldnt feel the motion too much at all compared to a smaller ship. You would feel less movement in midship cabin on a lower deck, although if the sea is calm this wont be an issue in any cabin. Does that mean you would have no view of the sea when on a sunbed? If you want to be treated like a VIP, you should go for a suite rather than a conservatory mini-suite. On Iona, this applies to the corner cabins (midship and mid-forward) and a few of the cabins next door as well as the aft cabins. These do tend to cost a little more than cabins that are at the front or back of the ship. So, if you plan to be out on your balcony a lot, this might be an area to avoid. The key to decoding the Iona cabin grades is to know that the first letter refers to the type of cabin (e.g. Can you comment on this cabin?? 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? Jenni. 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. We had an outside cabin on deck 5, was perfect no noise at all. The liner has a total of 2614 passenger staterooms and max capacity 6264 (5204 lower berths). They have interconnecting rooms which can be fully opened to create a larger living space. Emma. 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. Heres a link to it: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf I hope this helps. While it is unlikely anything would happen or anyone would try to get into your cabin, travelling alone does carry extra risk. I liked the two cabins Ive stayed in on Iona too. ft. We are first time cruisers and very excited. Its therefore not possible to know where exactly the bed, sofa and desk will be located in the inside, outside and balcony cabins or the suites. Neither wonder the saver fares are so cheap, not worth the gamble on Iona. Thanks for spending the trouble to pass on your tips. I know what you mean! Each P&O Cruises cabin is assigned a two-letter cabin grade code (e.g. Each of Ionas suites is between 434 and 530 square feet in size and sleeps two to four people with a separate living area. These signature Conservatory Mini-Suites are generously appointed with bright living space and benefit from a luxuriously furnished balcony. This means people can stroll past your cabin and in some cases, where the deck widens, sit right outside. Anyone with mobility issues or young children should aim to book a cabin close to places that they are likely to visit frequently, such as the pool, buffet or kids club. Did you call and change your cabin? I am thinking of booking deck 12 cabin 408, but it has a dead space beside it, what do you think? 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. Thanks Karen, Hi Karen. 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. 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. Take a look at this point of Ben & Davids video to see. Jenni, Hi Jenni Originally, Ionas captain, Wesley Dunlop, commented on Twitter that Iona will dock with the port side to the quay. Please see below for caution regarding Conservatory Mini-Suites on Deck 8. Im sorry to learn that your cruise was cancelled yesterday though, I hope you can rebook. We like a drink or 2 so Im hoping any noise doesnt stop us sleeping! In my opinion, that cabin will be plenty big enough for three people. Unlike balconies on higher decks there are no sliding doors but a door that opens outwards. You either love it or hate it. FIND OUT MORE We are booked for 28th Aug this year so keeping our fingers crossed! Cabin 14470 is a good one its in a fantastic midship location near the lifts. I know the Iona runs on different fuels so do you think there will be any sort of deposits coming from the fuel. Thanks so much. Yes, you can always move, although youll probably have to pay a little extra for the upgrade to a better location. Jenni, Just booked cabin 4220 will this be a quiet cabin in the night, Hi Kathleen. Shows in some of the venues on board can go on late into the night and the early hours in some cases. Id say its a great choice. On Iona, it could also be one of the infinity whirlpools on the promenade deck. 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. Your description has shown me we are above the nightclub (I didnt spot this when booking). Iona cruise ship deck plan has 2610 staterooms for up to 6264 passengers served by 1762 crew. The problem with these balconies is that theyre a little close to the waterline. As this was my first cruise I had booked and Iona was a new ship, I knew very little about cabin grades and promenade decks so I just booked what I thought was a standard balcony cabin. So you could end up with people sitting in the right front of your balcony. The photo below shows the view from a balcony next to the larger one. Hi, this will be my first cruise and travelling solo. The downside (in my opinion) of these cabins is that they all back on to the wraparound promenade deck, so their balconies are more like terraces and do not provide a sea view unless you are standing. I would like quiet and mid point of ship as i can get sea sickness. Having the infinity whirlpools there also generates some noise, from the whirlpools themselves and the people enjoying using them. In these areas you should feel less movement that at the front or aft. 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. Whether you want a well-located cabin, a panoramic balcony view or would like to save a few pennies there will definitely be a cabin on Iona for you. Hi Gemma. 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. I hope this helps. What youve heard is correct you have cabins above and below so you wont hear any noise here. Ive always known cruise ship deck plans to be to scale, yes. We pushed the boat out as we are celebrating a significant birthday and booked a suite deck 9 cabin 9739. Also thinking about calling P&O as its pretty far forward and dont want to much risk of sea sickness. It can be very confusing when booking a cabin, particularly for those new to cruising. On the deck plan it looks far enough forward that youre not directly above the theatre so I wouldnt expect it to be noisy. Image: P&O Cruises, Categories: B4, B5, B6 Two-Room Suite with Balcony, Accessible Suite: B4 category Suite no. I stayed in one of the square shaped inside cabins for a week and really liked it. I saw a few people on their balconies chatting to fellow passengers as they walked by. 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. So, Ive put together this guide highlighting the pros and cons of different cabins to help you decide which Iona cabins to avoid and which to book so you have the perfect cruise. Deckplan info All deckplans Ship Wiki. Staterooms directly below public and entertainment areas Cruise ship deck plans really are your best friend. Cabins at the front of Iona offer some incredible panoramic views, particularly in the Norwegian Fjords. Four berth cabins have a single sofa bed and a Pullman bed that comes down from the ceiling. If youd like me to recommend a great travel agent, please email me at [emailprotected] and I will be happy to do so. 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. If youre wondering what the view looks like from the balcony of a room on Ionas Promenade Deck, then take a look at this video by Cruise With Amber which shows the view from a conservatory mini suite on Deck 8 as well as one on Deck 9. Iona inside cabin layout Rather than the usual rectangle-shaped cabin, this one was square-shaped. There are four main cabin types to choose from on Iona: Read on for more info about each of these cabins types. The breakdown of the cabins within each type is as follows: 811 Inside cabins, 174 Sea View Cabins, 1496 Balcony cabins. There are some cabins on Iona that you will almost certainly want to avoid. 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. Emma. Enjoy! However, I do know that our cabin, 4248, did have a window seat and cabin 4461 also has a window seat. However, there are a few things to be aware of before booking one. Iona has several adapted cabins which are suitable for wheelchair users. Not only did I save money but I also gained twice the space in the cabin. Yes you will find a fridge in your cabin on Iona. 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