After having a great cruise on Aurora last summer, we thought we’d try the new Iona.
I must admit, the big ships are not for us. Although very clean and “modern” there is just no character, and we found ourselves, and others, calling her “insipid” “soulless” and “lacking in character” but many will like it, mainly those who are new to cruising.
We were upgraded to a balcony, which was nice, ...
We booked this cruise about 9 months ago, my partner has to take most of her holidays during school holidays due to her job, we want something for February half term, this was available so booked it, we booked a large inside cabin on a select fare as it was cheaper and also a good amount of OBC.
About two months ago, we were given an extra £200 of OBC (like all others I believe) and then about ...
We have been cruising for years and have had 2 previous cruises with P&O which were very good. Not this time - P&O are turning into Butlins!
Iona is a beautiful ship, our cabin on Deck 10 was well equipped, clean and modern and John the steward was lovely. We were happy with the itinerary and we even had decent weather for February. The ship was fully booked with many families and children on ...
Our 1st P&O cruise and possibly our only one.
Ship overall is OK in terms of design and features, very tatty though in places and felt quite neglected.
Only one way to describe the food, Awful, to the point we had to meet and complain with the head of department.
Food in MDR was inedible and service was pretty poor too. We left after the main course on first night and didn't return as ...
Well this was a New Years cruise that I will never forget and all for the wrong reasons. This cruise was a 60th birthday present brought for me by my wife back in 2021.
The start didn't go well with us having to wait to board the ship having to enter all our details again because the computer system had broken.
Entrance to the ship is very underwhelming there is no atrium to wow the ...
I have cruised with P&O several times in the past and have always recommended them above the likes of Royal Caribbean because the service has traditionally been so much better. Not this time. It may well have been that particular ship, the Arcadia, but had that of been my first cruise with P&O I would be in no hurry to go back.
There was sickness on board (Norovirus) that was very badly ...
Went on Arcadia for new year with my wife, this was our fifth time on Arcadia and we basically thought most things had gone downhill, so are listing our thoughts as pros and cons: -
Pros:
• The Main Dining Room, considering all the negative reviews the food quality was much better than expected
• It was good to see that some of the pre-Covid onboard staff have returned to the ...
Although the ports that we managed to call at were okay, the ship itself was abysmal. (Oslo for two very cold days. Copenhagen for two days (badly organised transfer that should have made two stops in order for people to visit The Little Mermaid and Art museum. And one out of two days in Amsterdam. No Zeebrugger because of the weather.)
A return to Southampton would have been a better idea than ...
Note: I have copied this verbatim from other social media sites where I have posted. Partly because it is tedious to retype the same words but also because it still makes me angry to relive the experience.
I should start by saying this was our first ever cruise so we have nothing to compare it to and it was a 10 day Baltic cruise on Arcadia.
In fact that doesn’t matter because this cruise ...
I chose this cruise because the itinerary and timing suited my needs. I had a dozen sea cruises and 3 river cruises under my belt, but had never used P&O before. I believed, though, that they had a good reputation.
Other reviewers have mentioned the truncated visit to Amsterdam and missed visit to Zeebrugge. Disappointing as these were, I do not complain about them - I think one must accept ...