just wondering what the sleeping situation is for 4 adults sharing a conservatory suite? I found deck 5 fine too, wouldnt worry me if I was allocated a cabin there again. Deck 12: 12402 - 12470, 12601 - 12629 and 12602 - 12628. Its also my husbands 50th whilst on board and Id love to arrange something special fir him as a surprise, any ideas would be appreciated. Hi Ken. However, take some time and make sure you understand exactly what you are booking to avoid any disappointment once onboard. Jenni. If those are available, they are great choices! Cabins at the front of Iona offer some incredible panoramic views, particularly in the Norwegian Fjords. Hi Tracy. If you are not very social or value your privacy then best to avoid these cabins. P&O Cruises will be able to confirm this for you if you give them a call. On the other hand, if you are a non-smoker you may wish to avoid balcony cabins near the smoking area. This is particularly true if you book a cabin with a balcony and dont want to be able to smell smoke while you sit out. Overall they are not bad cabins, its just the balcony thats not really a balcony that makes them one avoid if you can. Suites on Iona are located on the corner of decks 9 to 15, offering large wraparound balconies with views from the front or rear of the ship. The door between the two cabins is never quite as soundproof as a wall. Absolutely! The accommodation is similar in layout to the Seaview cabins just without a window. Sorry I couldnt be of more help. Note: Single cabins are available across different categories. 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. The privacy issue affects all of the balcony cabins on this deck, including forward-facing cabins and conservatory mini-suites. Here is a list of the cabins on Iona which have the largest balconies: Inside cabins on Iona are either square or rectangular. All Deckplans Ship Wiki Staterooms. Not too keen on sitting on the balcony admiring the lovely views (hopefully) with water dripping on us. The promenade deck balconies really do have no privacy with chairs right outside them. Three berth cabins have a single sofa bed. First timer no idea if this is good or not? She also has 95 Conservatory Mini-suites, although these do not include the same benefits as a Suite, and as such are essentially upgraded Balcony cabins. Updated on Feb 26, 2023. The deck plan doesnt show whats beneath you, so I expect its crew cabins, which should also be fine. Iona's popular gastropub serves a wide range of craft ales and bottled and draught beers. In the morning you have the choice of a hot or continental breakfast. Do you know the difference apart from location? Sorry just seen this. Heres a link to it: https://www.pocruises.com/content/dam/po/pdfs/ships/2020-Iona-deck-plans.pdf I hope this helps. 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 Speaking of deck eight, you might find people gathering here for the sail in and out of some ports. If you choose a guaranteed cabin, it could be anywhere on the ship and is likely to be in a less desirable location than if you chose it yourself. Here on my little corner of the internet I share cruise tips, cabin reviews, port guides and packing tips to help you plan a great cruise holiday. On my first cruise on Iona, a standard inside cabin at solo occupancy was significantly cheaper than a solo cabin. Booking a Select Fare does cost a little more, but youll also get some extra benefits such as free shuttle buses in ports, the first choice of dining times and some money to spend on-board the ship. Is there anything I can do to move? Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. . There are four main cabin types to choose from on Iona: Read on for more info about each of these cabins types. Ive created a handy checklist to help you know what to look out for when picking a cruise cabin. Thankfully, it all worked out ok in the end but it was a lesson in making 100% sure you know what you are booking. What facilities does Iona have for families? Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. These have a door between them so that families of five to eight people or those who require a little more space can move easily between the cabins. 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. That cabin looks perfect. 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! Im looking to book Iona and have been offered cabin 12744. For added luxury you can expect a wonderful whirlpool bathtub. If you want to be near everything, you can request a cabin thats in a midship location. Hi Karen. We are hoping to book a family cruise for 2022 on Iona. Jenni. 10736 on Deck 10. Some cabins are marked as having an obstructed view. I wish we had read something like your article before booking! Enjoy your cruise. Whereas most cruise ships have some balconies or windows with obstructed views due to lifeboats, this isnt the case with Iona. Obviously, with everything that has gone on over the last few years, it had to be postponed to 2022. 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). Enjoy! The main types of balcony cabins are standard and deluxe cabins. 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 Youll enjoy the best views over the ships wake from there. As well as people walking past, some cabins at the wider point of the deck have chairs in front of them. I hope this helps. Jenni, I am looking to book a cruise on Iona on the 27-11-2021 in a special needs cabin do I need to pay inside select price or is it the same price, if so witch special needs cabins are in the best to have thinking my wife as a mobility scooter, Hi David. Ive just checked my P&O confirmation and I have been allocated the exact same cabin, for the exact same date, and the exact same number of people I also booked on 25th November last year too! Our cabin number is 14209 do you think that will be okay? that cabin is beneath the spa so you wont get any noise from there. Affected cabins may include those numbered 9630 9750 (even numbers only). Again I dont think these are cabins to avoid really. Of course, the direction of the wind can have an impact, so if you have one of these cabins it doesnt mean that it will necessarily be smoky, and certainly not all of the time. Addition. It can be very confusing when booking a cabin, particularly for those new to cruising. For three adults, you might want a little more space so Id say go for the deluxe balcony if it meets your budget. Hi Maureen. Jenni. 2 hours ago, MaisieMoo123 said: Currently the following cabins are being used on Iona for isolation. I would imagine that the ships officers are more concerned about navigating than looking down onto anyones balcony, but if youd rather not be overlooked you might prefer to opt for an aft balcony cabin rather than a forward one. If you stay next to one of the corner balconies, youll not only have to deal with looking at your smug neighbours with their much larger space, but theyll also be blocking quite a lot of your view. I hope you find a suitable cabin and have a great cruise. Obstructed balconies are not the only thing to watch out for. I dont mind walking to pool ect where would recommend i select my room? Follow Food Hero Olly as he explores one of Iona's Conservatory Mini-suite cabins. Your travel agent or P&O Cruises will be able to advise on which are best suited to your needs. Note that decks may be high, mid or low. Some look a little wider (and hence larger) than others in the same grade. Deck 11: 11401 - 11471 and 11402 - 11470. Secure online payment. We booked in the saver fare so we were allocated this balcony rather than choose it. However, I would expect that this would be a quiet cabin as its well away from public areas. One other thing to note if you choose a cabin under the lido deck (including SkyDome) is that there is a chance you may be disturbed by sun loungers and chairs being put out/away. When choosing a cabin for your cruise, its always a good idea to study the ships deck plan carefully. As its a new ship, Im not sure how this works until Ive seen the ship for myself. DO NOT post asking for pictures of a cabin, please use search feature. But evidently not.my cabin gets allocated on arrival. I would expect the soundproofing to be good on a new ship, but theres the chance that you may hear some noise during shows and rehearsals. Jenni, Hi I am booked on deck 15 cabin 15735 at the back, hoping great view . Woohoo! 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. Im sure the view from there will be amazing! There are 18 passenger decks, 11 with cabins. Iona has two Family Sea View Suites which are on the Promenade Deck. As you booked a saver fare, you cant be sure which you will be assigned. Thanks for your comment, glad I could help. Many people use the promenade deck to get a bit of exercise or just to wander around and take in the sea view. Its definitely a balance, great views from aft cabins but a risk of noise if low down. Many cruise ship decks do not show all the details for areas on parts of the deck. Conservatory Mini-Suite is a new cabin concept featuring a separate, conservatory-style room designed as a cabin extension. However, if you like an early night, youll want to avoid any cabins which are directly above the Headliners Theatre. 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. 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. Hi there, Just booked cabin 11515 on Iona for Canaries cruise in 2022, were told its a great balcony cabin, would you agree ? I hope this helps. So no lying down and being able to see where you are going. Glad to hear you enjoyed your cabin. I think the same will be for Iona but thats our personal experience . RentByOwner makes it easy and safe to find and compare vacation rentals in Chandler with prices often at a 30-40% discount versus the price of a hotel. While most people are unlikely to look into your cabin too much, and you do have to be fairly tall to see over the balcony rail for most of the cabins, it can be a little uncomfortable if you are in one of these cabins. With two chairs and a small table, there is not much space left. Nobody knows for sure yet as P&O Cruises havent published that info and the conservatory mini-suites are exclusive to Iona so we cant go off other ships. Mid-forward or mid-aft location. These cabins are always in high demand so if you require a disabled cabin you should book your cruise as early as possible. Iona has a near-identical design to two other ships which were also constructed by shipbuilding company Meyer Werft AIDA Nova and Costa Smeralda. The liner has a total of 2614 passenger staterooms and max capacity 6264 (5204 lower berths). It appears that cabins with two additional beds have one pull-down bed and one single sofa bed. Single balcony cabins accommodate one passenger, smaller balcony cabins accommodate two passengers, whilst standard and deluxe balcony cabins sleep two to four passengers. Having been on many cruises, this was definitely the worst. is it overlooked , or far from anything? Shows in some of the venues on board can go on late into the night and the early hours in some cases. I hope this helps? Lower decks are good for people who suffer from seasickness as you wont feel much movement there. I spoke to a couple of fellow solo female travellers onboard and they agreed they would not feel comfortable in a cabin on this deck either. We like a drink or 2 so Im hoping any noise doesnt stop us sleeping! Cabin 14470 is a good one its in a fantastic midship location near the lifts. The cabins on the promenade deck (8) are also marked as being overlooked. Other cabins to avoid if you prefer complete privacy are those situated directly under the bridge, which are overlooked. Yes, its the little things like that you dont really know before booking isnt it? Jenni, Thank you for this this really helpful description of the rooms. Although I itiallywe though it small we soon got used to it. Jenni, Hi we have booked Xmas on Iona and have a b5 and b6 cabin. Cabin grades are two-letter codes given to cabins that denote the type and location of the cabin. The last set in the 710 club finishes at 1am and the party in the clubhouse can go into the early hours. Ive not stayed in one of those cabins so cant say for sure. One port side, mid-forward and one port side, aft. It could be a lifeboat above, below or in front of your cabin balcony or some part of the ships equipment. Also at some points along Deck 8 there is seating immediately in front of some balconies, and three infinity whirlpools obstruct the view of others, So as well as partially obstructing the view, it could be quite noisy. Jenni, Hi Whilst it might be nice to be able to hop in the jacuzzi whenever you like, Id probably avoid these cabins, unless you really enjoy people-watching. The cabin grades are shown in different colours on the deck plan. However, the type of balcony can vary. Other cabins to avoid if you prefer complete privacy are those situated directly under the bridge, which are overlooked. With a maximum occupancy of 4, the 2-room Sky Suites measure approximately 400sq ft, with a balcony of 110 sq ft. A generous size but they obviously come with a price tag to match. The photo below shows the view from a balcony next to the larger one. That then takes some of the risk out of being close to noisy venues. She cost 700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. I actually had an obstructed balcony cabin on another cruise line last year. Id be very happy with that one. Youll most likely be just fine there for noise. It all worked out ok in the end but it got me thinking about what I should consider when booking my next cruise. Having the infinity whirlpools there also generates some noise, from the whirlpools themselves and the people enjoying using them. 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? If you're booking a cruise on P&O Cruises' new ship, read on for all the information you need Read more P&O Aurora Cabins to Avoid 10th May 2022 Aurora is one of P&O Cruises' adults-only ship (the other being Arcadia). Does that mean you would have no view of the sea when on a sunbed? Enjoy your cruise. The Club House is Ionas nightclub which is likely to be playing music until the early hours. If you have a sofa bed then your cabin steward will make it up each evening while you have dinner and put the bed away each morning while you have breakfast. Id say youve picked one of the very best cabins on the ship there. We are three pairs of couples looking for a balcony cabin each and two families of mum, dad and two children each (eldest will be 8years come cruise date). Single inside cabins sleep only one passenger. We originally booked an ocean view but were allocated 8105 which is over the bows on the infamous deck 8. The cabins themselves have the same facilities as their counterparts on other decks. This is made so much more annoying by the fact that both rooms cost the same! It is also worth having a balcony if you can so you can get some fresh air if you feel rough and gaze at the horizon if necessary. Enjoy your cruise. These have obstructed views because the whirlpool is between your cabin and the ocean! I chose the select fare for the inside cabin so I could choose our cabin but it didnt come up to choose where I wanted to be. sorry butterfingers, meant to type looks very large. If you want privacy on your balcony, you should definitely avoid Deck 8 on Iona. I call Ionas deck 8, the marmite deck. Im expecting that buffets will be behind glass and served to you rather than everyone touching the same tongs etc. They may give an insight into any potential noise issues. Thank you for a very interesting and informative article. Then youll have all the information to make a informed choice and have a great cruise. 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. You can read more about Ionas suites in this article from CruisewithAmber.co.uk. If there are only two people in your cabin, its a good idea to book a cabin that sleeps two so that you wont have the Pullman bed. Image: P&O Cruises, Categories: B4, B5, B6 Two-Room Suite with Balcony, Accessible Suite: B4 category Suite no. This is also known as a guarantee cabin as you are guaranteed a cabin of the type you select (or possibly better if youre lucky enough to be upgraded). I'm so sorry that this post wasn't useful for you! 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