Accommodations
Iona’s Inside cabins are the perfect choice if you plan to spend most of your time enjoying the ship and exploring destinations. Inside cabins come with a daily steward service and handy amenities like air conditioning, a phone, a hair dryer, a safe and a desk with a chair. You’ll also have tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries from The White Company and a television with free comedy, movies, news and documentaries. If you love natural light and a view, Sea View cabins are a great choice. They feature all the same amenities as an Inside cabin but with the added bonus of a window or a porthole. This means you can enjoy natural light and take in a new view every morning.
Opt for a Balcony cabin, and you’ll enjoy a private space to relax and feel connected to the sea. Whether it’s enjoying a quiet breakfast, sunbathing with a book or watching the sunset, your balcony offers the perfect spot. For added luxury, consider a Deluxe Balcony cabin, where you can also enjoy outdoor meals or drinks with friends.
Conservatory Mini-Suites are exclusive to Iona and Arvia. They offer all the perks of a Mini-Suite and feature a conservatory-style room that extends your cabin, giving you a flexible space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. This room, with its comfortable L-shaped seating, can be open or closed depending on the time of day. In the morning, you can keep it closed for a peaceful coffee while watching the ocean. During the day, it can be fully opened to connect to the balcony, offering a cool, shaded spot to relax. And in the evenings, it’s perfect for private gatherings or drinks with friends and family.
If you’d like even more space and extra luxury, opt for one of Iona’s Suites. From champagne and chocolates upon arrival to complimentary bathrobes and slippers, you’ll enjoy plenty of exclusive perks. You’ll get VIP treatment from the start, with priority check-in and boarding (when sailing from Southampton), plus a welcome reception with drinks and snacks. Your Suite also includes the option of a butler to make your trip effortless, handling tasks like unpacking, booking shore excursions, making dinner reservations and more.
Activities
During the day on Iona, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
Iona offers an exciting shopping experience, with a wide range of stores featuring well-known brands and exclusive items. You’ll discover new, unique brands and sustainable collections from top names, as well as eco-friendly exclusive items. There are also opportunities for personalised shopping, like creating custom jewellery or personalising accessories. Iona also celebrates British design, offering collections on fashion, beauty, and wellbeing.
For something more active, try the golf nets, where you can practice your swing or join in with deck games like shuffleboards or quoits. There are also educational workshops and talks for those who want to learn something new. The first of its kind, Iona’s SkyDome on Decks 16 and 17, is a large glass structure that offers natural light and ocean views. During the day, it’s a relaxing spot to lounge by the pool, enjoy casual dining or watch live performances. By night, the SkyDome transforms into an entertainment hub with aerial shows, live music and parties.
Entertainment
One for the film buffs, Ocean Studios on Deck 6 offers a warm welcome, comfortable seating and a relaxing environment in which to be entertained and enjoy a premium cinema experience. Four cinema screens show both classics and recent blockbusters in surround sound.
SkyDome is one of Iona’s star attractions. Set on Decks 16 and 17 and featuring an impressive roof and a pool with a retractable stage, it offers a unique space, whatever the weather and time of day. By day, it’s the perfect place for relaxation and informal dining, with a swimming pool, whirlpool spa, poolside features, and shaded seating areas. At night, it comes alive with aerial performances, immersive shows, and deck parties. Expect shows like I Believe in a Thing Called Rock, Ignite and Creativiva: Masters of Daring.
For the evening, Headliners Theatre on Decks 6 and 7 is perfect for a fun-filled night out onboard. Classic yet contemporary, it offers a sleek and sophisticated theatre experience. A two-deck-high auditorium ensures everyone has the best view in the house. During the day, enjoy matinee performances and activities, and when night falls, prepare for full-scale productions, like The Official Take That Musical, Greatest Days, to hit the stage. Written by Olivier Award-winning writer Tim Firth, the talented Headliners Theatre Company brings the heartwarming show to life.
Elsewhere, get the gang together to enjoy a silent disco. These fun events allow everyone to dance as if no one’s listening. Just put on headphones, choose your music and dance to your own beat. With different music choices, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Food & Drink
With thirty bars and restaurants on Iona, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Iona has four main dining rooms: Pearl Restaurant, Aqua Restaurant and Opal Restaurant on Deck 6 and Coral Restaurant on Deck 7. In each of the main dining rooms, you can take advantage of Freedom Dining, which allows you to eat whenever you want. All you need to do is pre-book your table via the My Holiday app. Elsewhere, The Quays on Deck 8 is a multi-venue dining area with different food stations offering a variety of international dishes, all in one place. You can enjoy everything from Asian stir-fries to British fish and chips. Located on Deck 8, The Olive Grove welcomes guests to taste their way around the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean with authentic dishes and delicious sharing platters. Spanish paella and Moroccan lamb tagines are firm favourites here, but you can expect a whole host of mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes. The spacious, elegant and relaxed Horizon Restaurant on Deck 16 is a one-stop shop for all things delicious. You’ll find plenty of choice here, with food from home and food from around the world available to suit every appetite and dietary need. Whatever you fancy, whatever time of day, Horizon Restaurant will have it. Taste 360, also on Deck 16, is one of Iona’s signature venues. Offering a street food style dining experience, dishes here are created by various Food Heroes depending on where the ship is sailing. So, for example, in Spain, you’ll enjoy Spanish dishes by chef José Pizarro.
Iona’s speciality dining options offer a variety of flavours. The Limelight Club on Deck 6 is Iona’s intimate supper club. At night, it turns into a venue for exclusive performances by singers and the house band. As the show goes on, you can enjoy a special themed multi-course meal, with each course served between performances, creating a unique dining experience. Headed up by award-winning wine expert Olly Smith and Local Food Hero José Pizarro, The Glass House on Deck 7 is a wine and tapas joint that boasts a prime spot in the Grand Atrium. Sit back with a glass of specially selected wine as daring aerial artists perform before your very eyes. Showcasing a menu of perfectly balanced spices, delicate flavours and wonderful aromas, Sindhu on Deck 8 blends contemporary Indian fusion food with a British twist. In opulent surroundings, expert chefs take you on a delicately spiced odyssey with an excellent and varied menu. The Keel and Cow is a popular gastropub located on Deck 8. Serving authentic fare at breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Keel and Cow offers different cuts of steak alongside chunky chips, battered onion rings and mushrooms. However, the most popular dish is the Prime Minister Burger, which comes with a side of fries and garlic mayo. Dishing up Southern American and Caribbean cuisine, The Beach House on Deck 16 is where Food Hero Shivi Ramoutar showcases hearty dishes and comfort-food favourites. Located in the Horizon Restaurant, The Beach House is a relaxed dining option and a firm favourite amongst families. Dining experiences don’t come any finer than Epicurean, where classic British ingredients are given a modern twist. You’re certain to be wowed as each exquisite dish is presented at your table. The experience is complete with fine wines, flawless service, elegant surroundings and stunning ocean views.
Located in Iona’s lively Grand Atrium on Deck 6, Emerald Bar is the perfect place for fun, glamour and amazing cocktails. Whether you’re enjoying a classic daiquiri or trying something new, the drinks here are expertly made with a creative twist. While you sip, you can also enjoy surprise performances that make the experience even more exciting. Anderson’s Bar and Library on Deck 6 has a relaxed atmosphere during the day and becomes more lively in the evenings. The bar offers a special gin menu with unique gin tastings, as well as a variety of other drinks. Opposite Anderson’s Bar and Library, you’ll find The 710 Club. A cosy, stylish venue with a relaxed vibe, The 710 Club offers live music with a vintage feel, great cocktails and a chance to unwind. Gary Barlow curates the experience, from the band’s music to the signature drinks. Guests can enjoy the atmosphere while listening to new performers and the resident band’s engaging performances. A firm favourite among P&O Cruises passengers, Brodie’s is a laid-back but lively bar with a wide variety of beers, ciders and real ales. You’ll also find a great selection of drinks on tap, a well-stocked wine list and tasty British bar snacks. Crow’s Nest is a peaceful spot on Deck 17, offering amazing ocean views. During the day, it’s a quiet place to relax with a cocktail and a good book. In the evening, it becomes a stylish lounge with live piano music and smooth vocals, creating the perfect atmosphere for a night out.
Kids & Teens
Iona is a family-friendly cruise ship with plenty of fun to keep children aged six months to 17 years old entertained. Friendly Reef Rangers run tailored programs and activities for each age group. Splashers is for children aged two to four years old. It’s filled with soft play areas, toys, books and fun activities, giving little ones plenty to enjoy. Surfers is for children aged five to eight. Here, they can enjoy playing computer games, watching movies, exploring the soft play area, and even putting on their own puppet show. For children aged nine to twelve, Scubas is available. Play air hockey, computer games, pool or just hang out with new friends. Aged 13 to 17? The Scene keeps things exciting with fun events like Party Night, Quiz Night and Fitness Club.
Splashers, Surfers, and Scubas can be found on Deck 17, while The Scene can be found on Deck 6.
Relaxation & Fitness
Iona’s focus on well-being will allow you to relax and unwind from the moment you step onboard. The Oasis Spa on Decks 5 and 6 is a peaceful place where you can relax and pamper yourself. Enjoy some “me-time” with soothing spa treatments, refreshing facials, massages, nail care and hair styling. For deeper relaxation, the Thermal Suite on Deck 5 provides heated loungers, steam rooms and other calming environments.
If you like to stay active, the Oasis Gym on Deck 5 is fully equipped with high-tech machines and fitness classes. The jogging track on Deck 18 is perfect for morning runs, and the Sports Arena on Deck 19 lets you join in on games and activities, making it easy to stay active while you enjoy your cruise.
Iona Destinations
P&O Cruises travels to over 200 destinations across six continents. Iona sails her guests to some of the world’s most impressive destinations, like Europe and the Caribbean.
Each itinerary is carefully curated to offer an immersive experience, and you can make the most of your time in port with P&O Cruises’ extensive range of shore excursions. When cruising Norway, you could hike to Månafossen Waterfall in Stavanger, go on a climbing adventure in Alesund or explore Haugesund on foot. In the Caribbean, embark on a 4x4 adventure around Bridgetown, sip rum at a local distillery in Castries or explore the underwater world on a clear kayak in Grenada.
“Iona offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. From the stunning SkyDome to the wide range of dining options, there’s always something new to discover. Whether enjoying beautiful ocean views, exploring the entertainment venues, or spending quality time with friends and family, Iona makes every moment special.” - Olivia Powling, ROL Cruise
