I was really surprised by the wheelchair space reservation feature, I think it’s really cool! As a wheelchair user myself I feel like it would be really convenient if all restaurants had this (not only on cruise ships)! Usually I would have to call the restaurant to ask for it. Really nice review, I would love to try this cruise someday!
@DimaRakesah
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I would love to just be able to walk around a ship like this and see the architecture. I find that really fascinating for some reason. I love looking at floorplans and this ship seems like a great place to take in an interesting design.
@dennisdiede
2 жыл бұрын
As an American who loves the British, learning cruising from a different perspective is GREAT. Thanks, Emma.
@Ashley_daraz45
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Emma I went on Iona a week ago and this video made me more excited and confident to go on my first p&0 cruise 😊
@EmmaCruises
Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Have a great time! 🥳🥳
@davidseddon2690
2 жыл бұрын
We have been on a lot of ships on different lines and thought Iona was amazing and beautiful in places - overall the best P&O ship so far. P&O is such good value for money and the company should be very proud of Iona. Parts of the ship were very sophisticated (Crow's Nest, Andersons, a few staircases and nooks and crannies) and the entertainment was generally good to very good. At times in certain places we felt P&O was up there with Celebrity - which is good praise. It's a huge ship but only on the promenade deck and in the Atrium does it feel big. Everywhere else is very cleverly planned - lots of interesting spaces, a great choice of pools and hotubs, clever layering in the Atrium, great and variable choice of seating everywhere, a good mix of shops (neither tacky nor all for the hugely wealthy). Above all what we liked about Iona was the light - what a bright, sunny ship! Lots of glass and yet a good marriage overall between traditional and modern. We felt the ship felt like a very cheerful place. We felt Iona suited couples of all ages best, followed by mixed aged families. Younger teens and party animals would probably be better on MSC or RC (which have more razzamatazz and less calm); and people who prefer small ships may prefer Arcadia or Aurora, but most other people would love Iona. Iona is fun and lively enough without being in your face, but you can find lots of calm too - this is very P&O. We hardly ever feel the need to return quickly to a ship, preferring to try new ones, but Iona really breaks this rule for us. We went on a two week Canary Island cruise and want to return to cruise on her again. We'd probably try to avoid 100% occupancy - which we would on most ships. We had 65% and it was easy. I think it would be ok for us even at 80-90% as it's such a big ship.
@WheelyHeidi
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about those cabins on the prom deck and realised who they may be aimed at. I live by the sea and our beach has a prom with beach huts on it. There are waiting lists of people waiting to rent or own a hut. People love being close to the water, but they also love sitting by the hut, with a cup of tea/coffee chatting to everyone who goes by. I suspect, if my mum had one of those cabins she would be in her element. You'd find me a few floors up.
@stevelennett9303
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I have just come off the Iona after 2 weeks sailing what an truly amazing ship food,service,entertainment all top quality we will be booking again soon we’ll done p&o
@umeditor
2 жыл бұрын
A Britishisms request: Wetherspoons. I couldn't tell if your comment was a good thing or a bad thing. 😉
@rmf11699
2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing sticky is never a good thing
@lornas_corner
2 жыл бұрын
Weatherspoons is a low grade pub chain. Cheap beers. Cheap food. Sticky carpets. The toilets are always up or down at least one flight of stairs in the back corner… not great 🤓 They tend to be in cool, historic buildings and named for a local person of note… that is their only plus 🤷🏻♀️
@hattyburrow716
2 жыл бұрын
Baaaad
@philippal8666
2 жыл бұрын
Got locked in one (in the toilets & they never noticed) I’ll let you guess how. I let myself out of the fire exit, touched nothing…. Kind of just wanted to find my bed. I think that sums up ‘spoons. That & I started acquainting their alcohol selection at 16. And still go. Great place to gather and drink whatever and eat chips. My grandparents loved it & their curry night.
@skum73
2 жыл бұрын
Wetherspoons is a good and bad thing
@iSchmidty13
2 жыл бұрын
The size of these things is just awe inspiring… It’s a ship the size of a large skyscraper lmao, it feels like Star Trek to me 🛳 I feel like if I did a cruise I’d spend the whole thing just sitting in various parts of the ship just staring out the window at the ocean and drawing
@blucolife
Жыл бұрын
If you think that's big, check out Royal Caribbean.
@JohninRosc
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video - end to end practical information delivered at high speed and none of the moaning about insignificant micro issues that so many videos of this nature contain. Lovely style. Thank you.
@LegosheepIsAwesome
2 жыл бұрын
The colour coded stairways remind me of P&O Ferries. They basically had a gradient of stairways, with red at the front. Where are the orange stairs? Between the red and yellow. Green stairs are next. Makes navigation so much simpler, although I imagine it's more important when you need to get back to your car.
@karlpetersen7147
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber to your channel. You do such a good job of a explaining the cruise and the ship while telling your cruise story. I very much enjoy your approach! Nice work!👍😎
@teresahaven9222
2 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to figure out why I enjoy her videos so much. I believe you hit the nail on the head. It isn't her accent (I've watched others with the same accent) it isn't her beauty, again, I've watched other beautiful people. I could go on and on but I believe I enjoy her so much because she is the total package. Informative, very girl next door type in her giving of information, and HUMOROUS.
@maxout7306
2 жыл бұрын
"Chocolate cake at 1:00AM!" That's my YT quote of the week. Liked.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@JFinney
2 жыл бұрын
Just got back off a week in Norway on Iona, whilst the weather wasnt great, the ship itself was amazing and out of the 4 cruise ships I've been on, it was quite possibly the best I've been on.
@louisemorgan8657
Жыл бұрын
@Nandos chicken wings it’s like sitting in airport waiting rooms, awful!
@shaneunknowndoesyoutube3869
2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this Emma! Thanks. in 20-30 years time this will be classed as an older ship, Imagine what there going to look like then!
@TravelOften
2 жыл бұрын
Nice that the ship breaks from the trend to have an "amusement park" on the top deck!
@einfachnurleo7099
Жыл бұрын
One thing you might not know but if a cruise is longer than 30 days it's actually required to do one of those old school in person drills with everyone at the musterstation. We just did one of those and it was a bit odd... Not to mention the German travellers already waiting there way before it was their turn 😅
@sabinemeier1992
9 ай бұрын
Yes, you are right. We germans are obsessed with being on time. Better 1 hour early than 5 minutes late. I apologize🤣
@brummiegazz
2 жыл бұрын
We went on the Iona in March down around the Med ( It was our first cruise ) absolutely loved it. Our cabin location was 5:650 a small balcony cabin. We are looking to travel on Iona again later this year or next march
@bethhodgkinson2786
2 жыл бұрын
Iona looks like an amazing ship, and definitely works well for a ship based out of Southampton! I've never really considered a P&O Cruise until Iona - but I've just booked a cruise on Arvia for my grandmas 70th.. will be her first cruise! She did think you were called Emma Lettuce though 😂😂😂
@Malfie657
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Emma, it brings back fantastic memories of my two weeks to Spain and Portugal on Iona in Sept/Oct. I think she's a lovely ship which not only suits but exceeds my needs, so much so that I'm already working out when I can go again. I think the options for eating are amazing, the decor is great and the cabins are excellent (I had a deck 16 balcony), so I look forward to your cabin review.
@janebullock2447
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Malcolm, We were also on deck 16 that fortnight. Happy memories indeed.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you lots! So glad you enjoyed it 😀❤️
@cafsixtieslover
2 жыл бұрын
We cruised on Iona in September on the seven day cruise that did not stop anywhere. We loved the ship - it is definitely one of my favourite ships now and I look forward to going on her again soon. We also joined the virtual queue as soon as we were ready to go and found that if there were less than 30 people in the queue we were hard pressed to get to the restaurant in time as we ate at the Pearl Restaurant which was at the other end of the ship. On formal night the app stopped working so we just went straight to the restaurant and got straight in. We personally do not like inside cabins - most of our balconies have been free upgrades so far but I would rather pay extra for a balcony or outside and economise elsewhere by not paying extra for anything else. We needed an accessible cabin and the one we had was huge and superb. Loved the Skydome and went there most nights although we only had singing acts and not the acrobats. I love Le Havre. It was great not having a photographer - I hope they keep that up.
@csnide6702
2 жыл бұрын
I'm shocked that a traveler like you has a bad sense of direction..... makes what you do even more amazing..... ! ❤
@tammydriver5759
Жыл бұрын
When I lived in the UK and had afternoon tea, I put the clotted cream then the jam on my scone. It just made more sense to me to do it that way.
@richardcox5901
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Emma that was brilliant we were on the same cruise and my son did his first Cruise Vlog! Hopefully he gets in touch for a few tips for his next one
@summerxxxx
Жыл бұрын
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I didn't realise how cheap a cruise could really be with so much to offer, Thankyou x
@TankIOW
2 жыл бұрын
Living on the Isle of Wight the closest I’ve ever come to a cruise is on the Isle of Wight ferries lol. I am a power chair user (motorised wheel chair) and noticed that the ships you sailed on can vary very differently when it comes to being disabled friendly. I know it’s not your normal in depth speciality, but if possible in the future could we take a look inside a disabled friendly cabin may be? Keep the videos coming Emma I’m really enjoying them and thank you. x
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love too, thanks Alex. My friends Paul and Carole at Paul and Carole Love to Travel often see the accessible rooms. I'd recommend you check their videos out :D
@matty8579
2 жыл бұрын
No photographers? Brilliant!!! I can finally get on and off the ship without having a camera shoved in my face and get to and from dinner without them taking over the space!!
@michellehackett9059
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Emma! I'm on my first cruise on Iona as a young solo traveller and your videos gave me so much more confidence to do it alone. Having a great time 😊
@scottn7cy
2 жыл бұрын
It's great to see cruising finally opening up again. It's time for us to start going out into the world again. For the sake of a healthy society everyone should go out and do something!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! So good to be back at sea. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@neutralfashion
2 жыл бұрын
It looks stunning I would definitely go on this cruise ship. We are going on our 1st ever cruise next year on Wonder of the Seas. I am so excited but also scared in case I hate it. I have never met anyone who has been on a cruise and hated it though. I have researched, researched and researched again so I am pretty sure we will enjoy it as we have booked the cruise we would most want to go on for a first time. I love your videos they have made me fall in love with cruising as I love your detail and enthusiasm. 🙂 BTW Pepsi Max is the best 👌 x
@VikPaints
2 жыл бұрын
Superb video, you capture the feel of the ship so well and all its features. Like you, it's the only time we've booked another cruise on whilst on the ship itself. Unlike other P&O ships in service right now there is no fixed dining at all which adds to the relaxed easy going life on board, we loved the experience. Congratulations on doing the ship justice, extremely informative video for anyone contemplating going on this ship. Thank you for your work and sharing this with the community 👍 P.S. Lovely to see a little clip of Sean & Stef, a nice touch x
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! ❤️❤️
@emmaangel5488
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emma great job 👏 I came to visit Tony posted your KZitem channel.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Emma!! :-)
@emmaangel5488
2 жыл бұрын
@@EmmaCruises 🥰
@geoffmower8729
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there the Iona is a beautiful ship the best cabins to get are midship if you are on the front or back of the ship you literally can feel yourself going up and down in rough weather. My wife and I went on Majestic Princess from Sydney around New Zealand just before covid the ship is a large ship but even though the ship was full we found we never had to que for anything the food was excellent and we didn't have to book for the restaurants or shows. There is a wonderful aria called the Hollywood pool witch has a dome so it is all under cover and usable in cold weather. I cant wait for the ships to come back to Australia we love cruising and have so many exciting destinations to explore around Australia.
@PaulCashman
2 жыл бұрын
Same class as Carnival Mardi Gras, which we loved, AND they're LNG fueled, so they are better for the environment than any heavy fuel-oil ships. Our cabin was an aft-extended balcony very close to yours...and yes, it's a long walk! One nice thing is that these Excellance-class ships (and all of Carnival's ships) have 3 banks of lifts, not just two like Royal, so you DO get to walk a little less.
@LegosheepIsAwesome
2 жыл бұрын
I went to the Beachhouse on Azura earlier this month and it was amazing. It was only £7.50 cover charge. I did find it odd how it was basically a cordoned off corner of the buffet seating area though.
@lornas_corner
2 жыл бұрын
Just found this video - thanks! I am on Iona for 2 weeks in March, my original booking was Ventura to Norway to (hopefully) see the Northern Lights, and that was cancelled. The dates needed to stay the same and this was pretty much the only suitable option 🤷🏻♀️ I wasn’t keen tbh, not a fan of the massive ships, but your review has eased my fears - thanks again
@norfolkboy6935
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma, thanks for your great review, sounds that you had a great time. You have Yvonne scrambling over available dates to give it a try so job well done! 🤣👍
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!!! Thanks for watching Mark 😅❤️
@tommykay7427
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Emma for a every nice vid. The only thing missing is to see Iona sail in the Caribbean. Norwegian fjords in the summer, and Spain/Portugal in the winter seams a bit limited. But as you mentioned, the prices are unbeatable!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Yep! So true. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@brxee
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Emma. Impressive ship by the looks of it. Far to big and modern for me personally but horses for courses hey? That's the beauty of cruises, the right type of line and ship for everyone somewhere!
@motaz1975
2 жыл бұрын
yes that is an amazing class of ship. i recently sailed the Mardi gras, and i was amazed how much larger she seemed vs all the other carnival ships i've been on.
@tommytube268
2 жыл бұрын
Iona looks very interesting. When things get back to normal I will consider a British Cruise. lol. Nice to see and remember Sean and Steph again, I miss them, and wish her only happiness from here on out! I will definitely take your advice about drinks and cabins, thanks Emma for the info.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas ❤️
@mikewest5796
2 жыл бұрын
New sub sent from the Loca fam 👍🏻
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike!!! Thanks so much, welcome welcome 😀❤️
@frankcutrone8014
2 жыл бұрын
I am TOTALLY hooked on your channel. You really do an amazing job
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁❤️
@GoHappyThoughts
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing me this. I'm from the Philippines I'm going to work on that ship soon 🥰, now I see how huge the ship is. Keep safe
@chrishorbatt3504
2 жыл бұрын
Ive learned so much watching your videos! I love watching your videos even though ive never been on a cruise.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Chris, really appreciate that! :-)
@daviderne3113
5 ай бұрын
I just watched the video about mean comments. Just to leave a comment myself: i am very happily watchin your videos. I find them informative and the way you present stuff is great. I am also enjoying hearing your lovely voice and the wonderfull accent. Lastly the way you dometimes laugh is ever so sweet and heartworming. Keep the good work up.
@EmmaCruises
5 ай бұрын
You're very kind, thank you!!
@travelwithdebandnick
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that cruise sounds amazing :) hoping p&o aus can match it :) were so excited to go on our first cruise :) so praying that the Australian government will someday soon allow the resumption of crusing here, it'll be almost two years soon since cruising was allowed here. Im hoping they are back up and running by our sept one were booked on next year. Till then ill live through your ventures :)
@afriendofafriend5766
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate buffets being open late at night. I have a tendency to stay up late and it's nice when you can get food whenever.
@patrickgriffin3162
2 жыл бұрын
LA LIDO LOCA FAM - Now subscribed to you !! :-)
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Yesssss!! Hey Patrick! Thanks so much. Welcome welcome 😀❤️
@Martin.Ferrier
2 жыл бұрын
“only had to wait 5 or 10 minutes wait for a waiter” …. your level of patience is a credit to you! maybe I’ve been an expat in America for too long, but ai would have walked out after 5 minutes if I had to wait that long for the initial waiter visit! Interesting that everything must be booked through an app. I guess that’s life in the Modern World.
@joostvanderlee9569
2 жыл бұрын
5 minutes is very short. walk away after 5 minutes in europe and all you will get are death stares. i think the average waiting time is about 15 minutes (yes also in the US)
@andrewfield8562
2 жыл бұрын
Symphony of the seas is the biggest ship I've been on that's absolutely huge was the biggest now second biggest now I believe! Iona looks fantastic I'll put it on my to do list
@dadams512
2 жыл бұрын
Well done review. Nice pacing, with tons of content. Iona looks like a beautiful ship that I would enjoy!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@chestersmum4158
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I am watching from Australia getting my cruise fix .hoping cruising will start here soon 🤞🏼🤞🏼
@bmt336
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have just discovered your channel. I have watched several of your videos and they are very enjoyable. You have a pleasant demeanor. Best wishes in the new year!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁❤️
@annem3845
2 жыл бұрын
Fab video, I watch everything you post. Surprised the Beach House is included. I have had to pay on every other P&O ship for that one. I cannot wait for my cruise.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks lots! Yeah, not sure about that but it was definitely free for us 😀❤️
@leeandjancruise
2 жыл бұрын
In September the Beach House was included but the menu was not in the same league as on other ships, to be honest I'd avoid it unless the menu has changed since Sept/Oct.
@lynnleonard510
2 жыл бұрын
I was told by Tony to tell you he sent us. He didn't have tell me I'm all ready subscribe to your to your KZitem. He had your voice as Queen Elizabeth . He was half right. You are a Queen of Cruises.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks to Tony! ;)
@neilmackenzie6436
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma, another good video, we were on the Iona in August it’s a lovely ship, not a fan of virtual cruising ( didn’t work on our cruise) I am pleased to see you got your favourite word into report (cheap) Carry on cruising cheers Neil
@superbia75es
2 жыл бұрын
We haven't cruised since 2017. I just happened across this whilst scrolling through You Tube. Very well thought out review, quite a talent you have. 👍
@lisa10133
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma! Sending love from the La Lido Loca Family! I was already a subscriber! Love your videos! 💙🛳💙🛳💙
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Hey Lisa! The La Lido Loca fam are the best :D
@CanyonWanderer
6 ай бұрын
Great review, extra nice to see some Rotterdam scenery!, I could almost wave from across the river where I work
@christianoliver3572
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!! And you settled a long standing bet between me and my wife that we've had for almost 20 years!! I am not the only person in the world that likes ketchup on my pizza!!! Thank you so much!!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@TheVaughan5
2 жыл бұрын
5,200 Passengers. 😩 Stop the World I want to off! - lol. Absolutely NO WAY. Thanks for the video.😊
@natshatofbeautytrick
2 жыл бұрын
“Proper Pepsi” was the best thing I’ve heard today!
@brettparnell8254
2 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian but one who has kept an attachment to the mother country (I'm currently sitting in my office with a union flag and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth on the wall), I'd love to cruise on Iona when I am next in the UK.
@geraldhobbs1828
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma - many thanks as always for another excellent video. Just noticed MSC MAGNIFICA is sailing from Southampton 23rd and 30th November with inside cabins FOR ONLY £40 PER NIGHT. Just booked a valcony for £50 per night on 23rd - incredible for 7 nights.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
YES! I've seen these, sooooo cheap. :-)
@rmf11699
2 жыл бұрын
I like the way closed captioning changes P&O to piano.
@TAP7a
2 жыл бұрын
“Jam then cream” *happy Cornwall noises* *angry Devonshire noises*
@bearwonder1
2 жыл бұрын
The only problem with your sail card left outside your Stateroom is that if someone "copies" your card and uses to make purchases. Highly unlikely but possible.
@robertthrailkill1368
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed your posts for the past 2 years. Love the narration. Always fast paced, informative and well spoken. Also, you looked really smashing in the purple dress! Wow!
@iaminabubble
2 жыл бұрын
The cabins along the promenade deck would be perfect for someone who is afraid of heights.
@janiebupp8011
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma, La Lido Loca sent me. Love your content! Thanks for the info about scones LOL.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!!!! Thanks Tony and Janie! 😀❤️
@jonzers79
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Here from the Loca Fam!
@timothysoullier7762
2 жыл бұрын
Loved your you tube on Iona. Very informative and good to see you have booked again. we are on in March then Arvia in 2023. Your cabin was at the front of the ship not the back but if you have problems with direction this is excused.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you lots! ❤️😀
@antont2
2 жыл бұрын
We had a biscuit tin growing up in NZ too. It's the best with a hot beverage and a biscuit to dunk.
@andyb2706
2 жыл бұрын
Also want to pull you up on the fact that every home in the UK has a biscuit tin full of biscuits. Mine doesn't, only because the biscuits don't get a chance of sitting in the biscuit tin for long 😊. Also pizza with pineapple 👍. Free afternoon tea!! and it looked like a full proper afternoon tea and yes you are right jam before cream on the scones, I wonder what the difference is between the paid one and the free one? I'm afraid when I'm on the Iona in January the fish are going to starve. This is turning out to be a bit of a foodie post 😁
@alexeitsch647
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Emma! I really like balcony cabins, not sure about the ones right next to the promenade, though. Another thing I'm not so sure about is the exterior design of the XL/Excel(lence) ship class. These ships look really "boxy", not very elegant. Especially AIDAnova because of the dull funnel design. Iona looks a bit better from the outside I guess...
@michaelc8651
2 жыл бұрын
If there's a better cruise reviewer on KZitem, I'm yet to see them. As an Aussie, I love the British-isms.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Awh! So kind. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@richkrismitt5692
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Emma, looking forward to watching your videos. Tony sent us your way to show some cruise video love.
@Kdrive23
2 жыл бұрын
I'm American, I haven't been to the UK since the 90s, I've only ever been to 2 pubs (neither a Wetherspoons), and I know about Wetherspoons!
@rachelmarsh8705
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, a great review. I have just booked a cruise on her to the Fjords next year.
@MrFordy90
Жыл бұрын
I think that P&O here in Aus is a bit behind the times. Would be nice if we could get some of these newer and bigger ships, rather than the smaller recycled cast offs 🤣I think that's probably why "The Royal" (as they are apparently called in Aus 🤷♂🤦♂) is doing better lately. Oh well, still had good times on the Pacific dawn when it was here, dodgy loos and all😂
@Susankerchner125
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, from the La Lido Loca family!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Susan!! Welcome welcome :D
@janicelowden2884
2 жыл бұрын
I really love your dress with the llamas on,(or whatever they are) !! Another great insight, Iona looks fab, Never been on a P and O ship but this looks very tempting. Keep up the great vlogs Emma.
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Janice! Yep Llamas :D
@Cloxxki
8 ай бұрын
I once dated a cruiseship dancer. She said she lost tremendous weight during a contract, there was not the opportunity to eat between rehearsals and shows to stay on optimum weight. The 3 months between contracts were used to train softly and gain the weight back, have somewhere to start from.
@paulstewart1087
2 жыл бұрын
Great video , we was on exactly the same cruise as our First taster in cruising and it did not disappoint we loved every single Minute , the way how we could book our evening meals and shows with ease , we even managed to get into the 710 club one time which was amazing. We have now booked again for next April in the fjords cannot wait , we had and balcony cabin on level 12 near the rear of the ship which was super. we found it easier to pay as you go with the drinks as well.
@andrewstamps2806
2 жыл бұрын
Hi me and my wife just did our first cruise on Iona to norway 🇳🇴......Brilliant all of it, the staff and standards 10/10, going back again in January. Yes also standard cabins lovely. Cheers Andrew
@larryrobinson1256
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great report on Saling with P&O. Nice know it is a proper English Cruise. Also thanks for putting Tony of La LIdo Loca straight on rules for a proper tea.
@Astracruiserhenry
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the interior of the iona!
@donnaschuepbach3830
2 жыл бұрын
Tony sent me!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Donna!! Thanks Tony :D
@kevincozens6837
2 жыл бұрын
Trust a British cruise ship to have everything you need to make a cup of tea. :)
@richardstreet7518
2 жыл бұрын
Motivated my parents to book the Iona thank you!!
@davidtavakoli5858
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you! Although you didn't point him out, I recognized your brother immediately in that brief clip - you two look so much alike! Fabulous!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Haha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@9_gx84
2 жыл бұрын
Love the cat riding on the scooter! 🤣 Elite tier content 💯
@MicroFourThirdsCorner
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Emma. One question: You mentioned 30+ musicians on board with music all over the ship. I recall a cruise on Ventura a few years ago and there wasn't a single public room / space you could go to without music, either live or piped, so it was impossible to find peace and quiet anywhere. I even checked with the Purser's office and they weren't able to offer anywhere. So, were there *any* public spaces without music? Music when you want it is great. Music when you don't is annoying!
@EmmaCruises
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think so! I can’t remember any in the main atrium or crows nest, or library ha ha.
@CCB249
2 жыл бұрын
That is like shopping in the United States. Don't know why but there is piped music in just about every store(not grocery stores) all the time. Can't stand it, so I shop online always. I love music but not while shopping.
@oogu48
2 жыл бұрын
I’m American, but I cannot live without my 7-10 cuppas a day of PG Tips which I saw you drinking in your wonderful video. I’ve never been on a cruise before, and it’s been a dream of mine since childhood. Btw, I drink tea now because my mate from Shrewsbury turned me on to it….. including the milk, electric kettle, and digestives….
@gavintill1743
2 жыл бұрын
I had watched other videos on the iona, and decided it wasn't for us, until watching your video we now have to give it a go we usually cruise ncl. Great video.
@catmomjill
Жыл бұрын
Love the same dinig every night. Since you have the same servers, you build a rapport with the staff and I like that. It sounds fun to bounce all over the ship, but frankly, I'm getting too old for that. LOL
@marieronrancesvlog
2 жыл бұрын
It is very informative and encouraging to book for a cruise. So much activities that you captured.
@davidbach7003
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear the buffet is open till 1 AM. On the RC Mariner of the Seas, it closed at 9
@simontemplar404
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your excellent review, you answered so many questions that I have that no one else has covered. In particular the distinction between booking a restaurant place and joining the queuing system.
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