Does anyone know if this is true as we still have time to change it. Much better than mine, haha! Emma, Your email address will not be published. Although they can get a little wet at times. So, the cabins to avoid here are 9745, 9750, 10742, 10745, 11745, 11746, 12741, 12744, 14741, 14742. From looking at the deck plan this looks like a great cabin nice and quiet and the standard size for a balcony cabin. You can view the Iona deck plans on the P&O Cruises website or by clicking here. Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. We are booked for 28th Aug this year so keeping our fingers crossed! Vacation Rentals. Similarly, if you dont need interconnecting cabins then try not to book one. Iona balcony cabins are not all equal so it pays to do a bit of research before booking your cruise, particularly if you have your heart set on a balcony cabin. If you enjoy peace and quiet perhaps avoid cabins directly under the pool deck or Horizon restaurant or above the nightclub or theatre. Inside the configurations are pretty much the sam. Some cabins are marked as having an obstructed view. Looks like youve got a fab cabin there with an extra large balcony! 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. On my first cruise on Iona, a standard inside cabin at solo occupancy was significantly cheaper than a solo cabin. 95 Conservatory Mini-suites, and 24 Suites. I hope this helps. Id suggest either giving them a call to check or maybe see if you can find people that have recently traveled on Iona in one of those groups. While the cabins at the front of the Promenade Deck have larger than average balconies, there really is no privacy at all with people walking right past. However, with a little research and a look at the deck plans, youll find a cabin for you. Other cruise ships call these cove balconies or sheltered balconies, although P&O Cruises doesnt have a specific name for them. However, I do know that our cabin, 4248, did have a window seat and cabin 4461 also has a window seat. Each cabin on Iona sleeps between one and four people. Well done! 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 * Ive booked the Iona for the 24th October as a surprise for my husbands birthday. Is cabin 12304 in a good position? It can also get quite windy here so you may find you might not want to sit out for too long. That cabin looks perfect. We pushed the boat out as we are celebrating a significant birthday and booked a suite deck 9 cabin 9739. The problem is that children find great fun in splashing water over the edge of the infinity pool. Unfortunately, I am no longer able to respond to individual requests to check if particular cabins are good or not. Jenni. Jenni. Didnt miss having a balcony (the destinations were not particularly scenic) and it gave me a good saving cost wise. These are the middle ones at the aft. Unlike balconies on higher decks there are no sliding doors but a door that opens outwards. This exciting new cabin option includes a conservatory area with an L-shaped sofa in between the bedroom and the balcony. is it overlooked , or far from anything? 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. Jenni. Thanks for spending the trouble to pass on your tips. So pros and cons to this one. If I was being picky, I would say Deck 8 (Promenade Deck) would not be my own first choice. 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. The balcony is quite small, just a little more room than the width of a chair. The image below shows how the curved design of the ship makes some balconies much bigger than others. 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. More near Chandler, AZ | Contact Vrbo. Emma. Cabins affected are 8309-8312 and 8322-8330. For three adults, you might want a little more space so Id say go for the deluxe balcony if it meets your budget. Does that mean you would have no view of the sea when on a sunbed? 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 liked the two cabins Ive stayed in on Iona too. Hi Tracy. Thanks Lorrraine, Hi Lorraine. We have booked cabin 12601, do you think this, will be okay.. I was concerned that it might be a bit noisy due to being not far from the headliners theatre. I would like quiet and mid point of ship as i can get sea sickness. Aqua is open for breakfast, afternoon tea (included in your cruise fare) and dinner. The balconies are steel fronted instead of frosted or clear glass. 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. It is very easy to get to the restaurants, bars and venues on decks six eight. You can also choose an Automatic Upgrade option which may automatically move your booking to the best available cabin at no extra cost, although you have no say on where it will be on the ship. Absolutely! 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. 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. 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. Maybe were just heavy sleepers . Here is a list of the cabins on Iona which have the largest balconies: Inside cabins on Iona are either square or rectangular. Jenni, Hi could you tell me if the 11738 is ok as p and have gave this one or should I get them to change it I am going Oct 2022 as a single passager, Hi Alison. On some of the corridors with cabins, youll see support posts. Looking out for those that look a little bigger is usually a wise idea. 24/7 Customer Service. Iona deck 9 plan (Cabins) Deck layout and review. Events. 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! It can be very confusing when booking a cabin, particularly for those new to cruising. Cabins directly above the nightclub are numbered 9701 9744 . Learn how your comment data is processed. This is because the promenade walkway, and then a glass barrier stands between the cabins and the sea. Cruisedeckplans provides full interactive deck plans for the Iona 9 deck. Cabins like those with the big balconies often get snapped up on opening day so grab them if you can. Jenni. Hi I have booked cabin number 8227 on iona is this a good cabin there are 3 of us. Ive had a look at the deck plan for you and that cabin looks great. Hi Nick, congratulations! I'm so sorry that this post wasn't useful for you! 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. There are four main restaurants on Iona - Aqua, Coral, Opal and Pearl. We have just spent a week in a balcony cabin on deck 12. Measuring between 210-307 sq ft, they represent a great value option, with all those little extras you need. I know the Iona runs on different fuels so do you think there will be any sort of deposits coming from the fuel. Woohoo! If youd like to find out how much that would be, just contact your travel agent (if you booked with one). If youd like to see videos of balcony cabins on Iona, there are lots available on YouTube. However I did really enjoy my cruise, one of the best holidays Ive had. This is an amazing cabin, especially for your first cruise. Providing that there is availability, you can upgrade your cabin on a P&O Cruise. Hi David. So youll save some moneywhich could be used for another cruise! Otherwise, P&O Cruises can tell you if you give them a call. These do tend to cost a little more than cabins that are at the front or back of the ship. What facilities does Iona have for families? There are 18 passenger decks, 11 with cabins. The light brown striped area is the deck where people can walk in between the balconies and the edge of the ship. They may just gray out the area. Still, if this bothers you you can always sit a little further back on that huge balcony of yours for privacy. We like a drink or 2 so Im hoping any noise doesnt stop us sleeping! There are some cabins which are a little larger, but the main difference comes in the balconies. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 20 cruises. this is a fantastic cabin on Iona it has huge balcony and is great value for money as its cheaper than the one next door which is a higher grade. Fast facts: Max Occupancy: :2, Cabin size: QZ Balcony (150 sq ft), SZ Interior (135 sq ft), Location: Decks: QZ (9, 11, 14), SZ (5, 9, 12), Category::(QZ) Single Balcony Cabin, (SZ) Single Inside Cabin, Location: Decks 4, 5, 8 (Promenade), 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16-Lido, 17, Category: PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, SZ Single Standard Inside / Interior Staterooms, 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, Category: (OA) Larger Inside/Interior Cabin, P&O Iona Inside/Outside Cabin (similar layout) Image: P&O Cruises/Richmond-International. If you want privacy on your balcony, you should definitely avoid Deck 8 on Iona. So no lying down and being able to see where you are going. When you book, youll have the option of choosing your cabin number (Select Fare) or allowing P&O Cruises to allocate it (Saver Fare). Hi Carole, Im a few years off them but on my list for one day! 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. If you require an accessible Cabin, there are 55 in various categories. Just be aware that the stern (and the bow) are more likely to promote seasickness, and can be a bit of a trek from everything. So excited. Jenni, This will be my first time going on a cruise with my children for my daughters 16th in 2022 my son will be 2 that year and have been giving cabin number GF/ 9225 We real.y enjoyed the cabin especially the bathroom and the bed. Hi, this will be my first cruise and travelling solo. In the room, youll enjoy a superior bathroom with a whirlpool bath and complimentary chocolates and fresh fruit. Emma, Hi hunnie Im due to go on the iona in December to hamburg and zebrugger cant wait first time on a cruise its a inside cabin not sure what deck we will be on yet though. 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. Emma thanks for all the info. That is a windy spot so you may not always be able to use your balcony when the ship is moving. Your description has shown me we are above the nightclub (I didnt spot this when booking). Mid-forward, mid or mid-aft location. There are some balcony cabins on Iona which have much bigger balconies than others of the same grade (and therefore the same price). As can be seen above, all cabins are very well appointed on Iona, but as with any ship, some are less desirable dependent on your personal preferences. Please note that these are approximate sizes. Review of Iona deck 9 (Cabins) Laundrette (self-service laundry room for passengers) Hi Sandra. Jenni. Weve been offered GA 11512 on Iona The liner has a total of 2614 passenger staterooms and max capacity 6264 (5204 lower berths). Thanks, Hi Dorrian. Your thoughts would be appreciated. So if you want to guarantee a window seat, you could choose one of those numbers. You may wish to avoid cabins numbered 4201 4250. Vacation rentals available for short and long term stay on Vrbo. If you want to be treated like a VIP, you should go for a suite rather than a conservatory mini-suite. Be prepared that you may end up with a fully obstructed view. I saw a few people on their balconies chatting to fellow passengers as they walked by. Thank you, Hi Mandy. The only suites on Iona without a balcony are the family sea view suites. Sandra, Hi Sandra. 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