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P&O Iona 1 Week Onboard!

This is as epic as my vlogs come (aka very very long 😂). Here’s our complete experience of P&O Iona and a whole week onboard sailing Northern Europe during P&O’s busiest EVER sailing on one of their ships and with 900 children onboard! Did these huge numbers of passengers spoil the experience? Were there enough crew to manage? In this vlog you’ll also find out about… 1) the check-in / embarkation / muster process 2) every meal reviewed including MDR and speciality dining 3) all the facilities explored and enjoyed, including pools and thermal suite in the spa 4) exploration of Hamburg, Rotterdam and Zeebrugge independently with tips on how to save money 5) bars and drinks plus prices 6) entertainment including the acrobatic shows in the sky dome 7) meeting lots of my lovely supporters on KZread (please say ‘hi’ if you spot yourselves and thanks for stopping by!) 8) the disembarkation process 9) some guest appearances and interviews and much more! So, settle down, grab a cuppa and some nibbles, put your feet up and here we go!
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  • @TravelBlogJamie
    @TravelBlogJamie Жыл бұрын

    Here’s my James Cameron style feature-length vlog, minus blue people. Not discriminating, just haven’t come across any yet! Enjoy a whole week on a cruise with us 🚢🚢🚢

  • @sheilaUK
    @sheilaUK Жыл бұрын

    yet another winner - LOVED this one Jamie! another ‘laugh out loud’ moment in this one (the comment about going up the tower if you want to poop your pants…hilarious!) I wasn’t keen to go on Iona but this might make me think differently. So lovely to see more of Maffoo in this video.. love you guys..thanks so much for all the incredible amount of work you put into making these vlogs for us. much appreciated (Thank you Jesus) xx

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Sheila you’re so kind! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this. Thank YOU 🙏

  • @akajasonbourne
    @akajasonbourne Жыл бұрын

    Big thumbs up for Sidney when he served us last December he'd only been with P&O a few weeks. Never worked for a cruise company before. He was very friendly and polite. Thanks Jamie for another quality vlog

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah you met lovely Sidney too! A total asset to P&O ❤️

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Ans thank you 🙏

  • @akajasonbourne

    @akajasonbourne

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie very much so

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@akajasonbourne I hope someone from @pocruises sees this

  • @Onbehaard

    @Onbehaard

    Жыл бұрын

    Where does Sidney work? In a bar?

  • @livingthedream63
    @livingthedream63 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vlog, as always, Jamie. We’re going on this same cruise in December and you’ve given us some great tips for things to do. She really looks an amazing ship - can’t wait to go on her xx

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and hope you have a great time too

  • @amandafarrington1717
    @amandafarrington1717 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vlogs! we have booked our first cruise on Iona in October. Love how honest you are and never fail to make us laugh 😀

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh thank you so much Amanda! Appreciate it 🙏

  • @daisycharles440
    @daisycharles440 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE this video, really funny, sat here on a cold February afternoon thinking about what to book for summer and I think it’s going to be Iona 😊 you cheered me up, thank u Jesus

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    This is such a fabulous comment - you’ve also made my afternoon - thank YOU (and Jesus)

  • @Zirakhe
    @Zirakhe Жыл бұрын

    I liked how detailed this was. Very useful for my up and coming cruise.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks and have a great cruise 🚢

  • @user-gg9gz6bg5x
    @user-gg9gz6bg5x6 ай бұрын

    Your videos are so helpful. I often share them with my customers to give them an overview of the ship and the ports they are visiting. X

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @cruiseforever1281
    @cruiseforever1281 Жыл бұрын

    Watched you to the end. You did a great job. Thank you.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I owe you a drink in that case!

  • @stevenmarshall189
    @stevenmarshall1894 ай бұрын

    We enjoyed this video so much, maybe because we cruised Iona last year too, your videos just keep getting better. Must say we have watched so many that we are now trying to guess what you're both having for evening meals 😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    4 ай бұрын

    Ha!! Are your guesses pretty accurate?

  • @stevenmarshall189

    @stevenmarshall189

    4 ай бұрын

    @TravelBlogJamie on the whole, we were on it for the main meals, Mathew didn't disapoint. Lol. Thanks for the message back. 👍🏻

  • @Onbehaard
    @Onbehaard Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jamie. Really enjoyed your vlog. We're going on the Iona in July to the fjords, so I now have an idea of what to expect from the ship.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Have a great cruise 🚢

  • @kittenspy
    @kittenspy7 ай бұрын

    Loved this vlog. Been on Iona twice but always love seeing/hearing other people’s opinions on her. Hope to bump into you on the Feb 10th cruise next month. Ps worst thing I could say to my mother-in-law “you can have him back!” 🤣🤣

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    7 ай бұрын

    Lol 😆

  • @lincolnroad3
    @lincolnroad3 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vlog. Love your style 👏👏👏

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🙏

  • @robertcreacall638
    @robertcreacall6388 ай бұрын

    Great ship food lovely people of course Jamie Robins

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @katespanier9104
    @katespanier9104 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching this, we are off on this cruise on Saturday. Cannot wait. By the way the pizzas in The Olive Grove are some of the best I think I have ever had x

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much and hope you have a great cruise on Saturday!

  • @gerardmackay8909
    @gerardmackay8909 Жыл бұрын

    So great to interview people who are happy and actively enjoying their cruise (such a contrast with some of the tripadvisor reviewers). Having been on Iona myself I’d say your observations are spot on. I’m on Arvia repositioning out of Barbados in a couple of weeks and really looking forward to experience the ship in tropical heat. Great vlog keep up the good work

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and I hope you have a great cruise!

  • @lyndavey4392
    @lyndavey4392 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this 6th of May for us! So excited...Thanks xxx

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh not toooo far off now! Have a great time onboard

  • @MrCapri78

    @MrCapri78

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here, booked on the 6th may as well 🎉 looking forward to it.

  • @dancerjono
    @dancerjono Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, I'm on this same itinerary in october this year and can't wait to get aboard iona and visit these lovely places. It will only be my 2nd cruise but I'm hooked already so have been watching loads you videos( as well as a few other well known cruise bloggers) I've been getting plenty of tips and also ideas of places to try

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you have a great cruise Jono!

  • @dancerjono

    @dancerjono

    Жыл бұрын

    @TravelBlogJamie thanks I can't wait, already booked 2 more cruises too 🤣😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dancerjono yaaaas

  • @aegontargaryen69
    @aegontargaryen69 Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog. Can't wait to head off on Iona this Saturday!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Have the best time!

  • @dimplestraveldiary8954
    @dimplestraveldiary8954 Жыл бұрын

    Winner winner!!! Love the longer vlog. If I had to wait 40 minutes for a drink and others got served before me, I would be really upset as well! That’s unacceptable!!! Employee shortage is one thing, rudeness is another! OMG the pool in cold weather? You brave guys lol

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    It wasn’t a great start I have to be honest! Thank goodness it got better!

  • @dimplestraveldiary8954

    @dimplestraveldiary8954

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie Yes, thank goodness! It looked like you both had an amazing time!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dimplestraveldiary8954 yes we did thank you 🙏

  • @user-vz8qb1tu4j
    @user-vz8qb1tu4j Жыл бұрын

    Love your vlogs. Glad to know you dont mind a hello from your fan. I will definately say hello if i see you.😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes please do !

  • @LowVisionUKTerrysView
    @LowVisionUKTerrysView Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed that Jamie and Mafoo :-) Made me smile when you said what was on your plate for breakfast, and you said you didnt know why you were telling us, as we can see it - I cant, Im blind haha - so, works for me :-) Never been on Iona, have been thinking about it, and feeling quite positive about it now - so, thanks for such a great and informative blog...Terry z

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats suuuuuch a good point about seeing the food and I won’t make that mistake again. Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏

  • @LowVisionUKTerrysView

    @LowVisionUKTerrysView

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie oh gosh..not a mistake at all Jamie, it made me smile, thats why I mentioned it. I LOVE following all your vlogs, and enjoy the longer ones the most...take care x

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LowVisionUKTerrysView thank you 🙏 Its the kind of throw away comment I shouldn’t make though so I appreciate your comment very much

  • @chalkywhite11
    @chalkywhite11 Жыл бұрын

    We were on this cruise and your summing up was spot on! Never would’ve guessed how many were on board in actual fact I think we were served quicker than when we were on her last January with only 2,500! Looking forward to more of your vlogs and it was a pleasure meeting you.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jason! Thanks so much for your comments and feedback - I’m already buzzing about the next cruise!

  • @emmaludlow8173
    @emmaludlow8173 Жыл бұрын

    Love love love this vlog Jamie, so funny. Great to see lots of familiar faces, including Judith, Paul, Carole and Paul and to see lots more of Matthew too in this one. , How was the poo soup? (I'm sure that's what she said!) 🤣 Can't wait to do this cruise next year, thanks for all the tips xx 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    We missed you on this cruise! Thank you for your kind comments and yes, even maffoo appears now and then 😂 The poo soup was quite thick and fragrant 😂 roll on easter!!

  • @emmaludlow8173

    @emmaludlow8173

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie can't wait to see you both on Arvia. Not long now xx

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@emmaludlow8173 literally counting down every single day!! It’s going to be so good ❤️

  • @CarolT120
    @CarolT120 Жыл бұрын

    This was brilliant thank you x

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @michelemottram5998
    @michelemottram5998 Жыл бұрын

    Love that you put stars by the food

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice quick and easy way to review 😂

  • @rosshogarth454
    @rosshogarth454 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I finally made it to the end! It's been my morning train journey viewing so its taken a bit longer to get through 😂 I have looked at this particular itinerary a few times in Feb half term, might look again, it looked a fun week!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I owe you a drink in that case 😂😂😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not an exotic itinerary but we had a great week ❤️

  • @carolr9301
    @carolr9301 Жыл бұрын

    It was so funny Mafu making faces behind you😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I know how rude!!!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    He tells me I go on too much

  • @carolr9301

    @carolr9301

    Жыл бұрын

    It was so nice watching you on Iona, she’s such a lovely ship. The Northern Europe cruise is fab. I went on Iona to do that cruise in Oct 21 when the restrictions were still on and we didn’t get to Hamburg. I’m going to Hamburg on Qv in April. 🤞 The same excursions are available on Cunard, so funny to see. Love Rotterdam. I’ve never been to Blankenburg. Maybe next time as I’ve been to Bruges so many times. Thank you Jamie.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carolr9301 thank you too

  • @chrispnw2547
    @chrispnw2547 Жыл бұрын

    What are the chances we will see Travel Blog Matthew - Travel Counter Programming? 😆 I suspect he has several journals of entertaining stories however, he is probably under an iron-clad NDA. Thank You Jesus for the content! At times like these (super busy), it is time to utilize the Travel Blog Jamie vest with a small script 'royal warrant on file with HRH'. The staff will be waiting for you before you arrive. 👑

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    This is soooo funny 🤣🤣🤣

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking of getting a t-Shirt with ‘thank you Jesus’ across the front

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Maffoo will seemingly only appear if he is taking the mick out of me

  • @cocktailswithlisa

    @cocktailswithlisa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie I might steal that for the group shop 😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cocktailswithlisa 😂😂😂

  • @peteukmcr1
    @peteukmcr1 Жыл бұрын

    Got to the end! Many thanks. Loved the guide to Rotterdam as we’re overnight there too in September. On Arvia in April but don’t think it’s the same date as you unfortunately. We’re 16th.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh you’ll be getting on as we get off! If you got to the end I owe you a drink 😂

  • @Alanw80
    @Alanw80 Жыл бұрын

    Love the look of Iona. Think this will have to be my first cruise with my boyfriend. He would definitely have to stop me going ott at the shops on board and if he disappeared on board I know where he'll be like Matthew. I would definitely goto the top of the tower in Rotterdam, absolutely love heights having been to the top of the Shard in London and the London eye and also the I360 in Brighton. Definitely want to get back to Amsterdam as was meant to do it for my 40th birthday back in 2020 but the certain C happened. But hopefully soon as want to go back on the splashtours (the amphibious bus that can go from the road into the river) Think if I remember from online Rotterdam has one too. Many thanks for a brilliant video.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alan - I hope you find something suitable to book! Let me know how you get on ❤️

  • @charlottegrant4367
    @charlottegrant4367 Жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous video Jamie ❤

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Charlotte 🙏

  • @lindabeavis7711
    @lindabeavis771111 ай бұрын

    Lol Matt 😂 😅 couldn't stop laughing 😅

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    11 ай бұрын

    ❤️

  • @orchardmakeup7078
    @orchardmakeup7078 Жыл бұрын

    just booked Iona. Can't wait for January. 🙌

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Woohoooo! Congrats 🥳

  • @peterbishop4047
    @peterbishop4047 Жыл бұрын

    Always love your vlogs. Always entertaining however I can't help feeling with your champagne and chocs vloggers seem to get special treatment/upgrades and perks. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure I can do anything about that other than to declare it when it happens, Peter.

  • @imnotbeingfunnybut9448

    @imnotbeingfunnybut9448

    Жыл бұрын

    With the amount of bookings others make because of your vlogs, I reckon it’s the least they should do!!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@imnotbeingfunnybut9448 appreciate that - it’s never asked for or expected, but certainly a nice gesture from a company to do that and recognise the extra custom you can bring in / advertising you do for them

  • @sharnieyorke
    @sharnieyorke Жыл бұрын

    Love Captain Wes!❤

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    A legend

  • @tinawebber8223
    @tinawebber8223 Жыл бұрын

    This vlog was better than a movie 🎥 absolutely loved it!! We were on Iona in September and she is a great ship… with one of the best captains👨‍✈️ ever, I also had a fan girl moment when I saw Captain Wesley too 😅

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats so so kind of you - thank you 🙏 Wesley is such a fantastic captain, I agree . Full of charm and wit!

  • @tinawebber8223

    @tinawebber8223

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie plus it was funny to hear maffoo finally speak 🤣

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tinawebber8223 😂😂😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Most of the time taking the mick out of me 😂

  • @TheSpanishChannel
    @TheSpanishChannel Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Ay caramba

  • @thomasnoonan651
    @thomasnoonan651 Жыл бұрын

    I’m only 11 minutes into your vlog and you have already had to wait for a drink more than a half hour twice! Everywhere on that ship is SO crowded. I’ve never been on a cruise and I’m thinking of booking my first. A ship like this though, although it seems there is everything you would like, you have to wait so long, I feel sure I would hate it!!!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully everything after the embarkation shows the other side of the vlog

  • @KenHorror_
    @KenHorror_11 ай бұрын

    Hi Jamie, have you ever been on Arcadia? I can’t seem to find any videos. Myself and parter will be on it next year for the 16 night Iceland/Norway cruise. Have you ever experienced this?

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    11 ай бұрын

    I’ve sailed in Arcadia several times (you in can search on my channel ‘travel blog Jamie Arcadia). We did a 16 baltic cruise on Arcadia.

  • @thelonecruiser423
    @thelonecruiser423 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jamie, hope you and your family are well :) I’m on Iona at the moment, and I couldn’t agree more, Sydney, one of the Sindhu Waiters is amazing! I’ve had him multiple times during my cruise, and he’s definitely going in my feedback form towards the end of my cruise! :) Glad you and Mathew enjoyed your cruise :) Best Wishes, The Lone Cruiser

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh he’s the best! Have a great time onboard ❤️

  • @thelonecruiser423

    @thelonecruiser423

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie Thanks :)

  • @Alex-ev1mz
    @Alex-ev1mz11 ай бұрын

    What time did you arrive for check in please? We have a check in time of 3.30pm but have to be dropped off around 12.30pm. Do you think we'll be allowed to board earlier than are allocated time? Love the vlogs 😀

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    11 ай бұрын

    Ordinarily you’d be asked to join a different line if you’re early and will be let in when there’s a gap in arrivals. And thank you!

  • @stuartamos-gibbs2733
    @stuartamos-gibbs2733 Жыл бұрын

    Made it to the end 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I owe you a drink!

  • @cocktailswithlisa
    @cocktailswithlisa Жыл бұрын

    Oooh, the quiz got a mention, we need another of those!!!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    🤨🤨🤨

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I think you get a mention in the crows nest at some point

  • @cocktailswithlisa

    @cocktailswithlisa

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 doing a mini quiz with the cocktails next week, but you’re definitely the better quizmaster!

  • @cocktailswithlisa

    @cocktailswithlisa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie oooh, do I?! Haven’t got to that bit yet then, unless I missed it when I went for snacks 😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cocktailswithlisa oh I think those days are behind me 😂

  • @janetmunro7491
    @janetmunro7491 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite cocktail 🍸 😋

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Nom nom 😋

  • @billiericky9205
    @billiericky92056 ай бұрын

    As an American I've never seen bakedbeans with eggs...however I love beans too!😊😊😅❤

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    6 ай бұрын

    Hehe! Everyone needs to try this the once lol

  • @michelemottram5998
    @michelemottram5998 Жыл бұрын

    Your not grumpy Jamie think it’s brilliant the way you tell it as it really is not just all everything’s perfect don’t change 🥰

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    He he! I’m going to listen to your advice!

  • @AshdownMad
    @AshdownMad Жыл бұрын

    Love these feature length vlogs! Can't wait for more.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 Next one from Arvia!

  • @tonynewman1694
    @tonynewman1694 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Jamie 😁😁♥️

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    And a nice starring role from you ⭐️

  • @kevindcruze3986
    @kevindcruze39868 ай бұрын

    What was the entertainment like? Any super star guests? I saw Gareth Gates on Arvia in the Summer!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    8 ай бұрын

    Entertainment was the usual (we saw Gareth too / La Voix / Matt Cardle on other occasions)

  • @suefisher773
    @suefisher773 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Jamie 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Sue

  • @cocktailswithlisa
    @cocktailswithlisa Жыл бұрын

    I got to the end, promise of a drink noted 😉

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll get a few in for you - one won’t touch the sides

  • @cocktailswithlisa

    @cocktailswithlisa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie 🤣 my reputation in tatters again!!!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cocktailswithlisa 😂😂😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cocktailswithlisa standard 🤣

  • @brandm69
    @brandm69 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this Vlog, we are going on Iona again soon. Remembering seeing you on Iona when it only sailed around the France/Spain in August 2021. Can you purchase the drinks package onboard? Thanks for all the vlogs xx Can't wait for the Med one.

  • @brandm69

    @brandm69

    Жыл бұрын

    P.S I got to the end .....

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you can indeed purchase drinks package on board!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I owe you a drink in that case!!

  • @suitedreams1437
    @suitedreams1437 Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, funny to see myself waving at you in Sindhu! Kept seeing you around the ship but I was too shy to say hello until I’d had a little drinkie-poo!! 😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh that was youuuuu!! 😂😂😂 You made the final cut! Notice I said I was in trouble and it was your fault 😂😂😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you have a good week?

  • @suitedreams1437

    @suitedreams1437

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie yes I did notice. Hilarious. Sorry about that! 😂😂

  • @suitedreams1437

    @suitedreams1437

    Жыл бұрын

    And yes, we did have a good week. Can’t believe how full the ship was but we thought it was definitely a step up from P&O of old.

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@suitedreams1437 pleased to hear it!

  • @john07973
    @john0797311 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the tips 👍 Off on Iona Saturday 23 Sept

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    11 ай бұрын

    Have a great time

  • @Clivejvaughan
    @Clivejvaughan Жыл бұрын

    On Iona this time next week, fortunately for a fortnight, so may possibly learn how to work the app. by then ! This is a great help, thanks, and generally very encouraging. Still not sure if I'm going to get away with the MDR/Chef's Table on 'celebration' nights; happily packing decent shirts & ties, but not a jacket - any thoughts ? Efforts much appreciated, Jamie !

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a bit inconsistent with those in jackets and those not - I am not sure they’d tuen you away if you said you didn’t have one

  • @Missrawson
    @Missrawson7 ай бұрын

    Do we know if its this busy this February half term? Tad concerned for the next cruise 😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    7 ай бұрын

    I expect so, yes, given It’s half term again

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 Жыл бұрын

    You are very brave getting in that pool Jamie

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what I was thinking

  • @lizrichadonu
    @lizrichadonu Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jamie, how do I access you other cruising blogs? Do you have a blog re booking restaurants prior to boarding or do we have to do that on board? It’s been quite a while since we have cruised and it appears things have changed quite a bit. Thank you 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Liz - have you subscribed? I’ve got over 300 cruise / travel vlogs on my channel. I’ve got a vlog called ‘my holiday all’ which shows you how to book everything once on board. You can book some things 2 weeks in advance in your P&O account too

  • @sharongalvin9433
    @sharongalvin9433 Жыл бұрын

    Love your vlogs Rebecca.I’m hoping to do this exact cruise next year .Do you think I’ll be ok doing this as a solo traveller?

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve sailed solo many times - you’ll be very well looked after

  • @jackieaudus9829
    @jackieaudus9829 Жыл бұрын

    Saw Lee Mead in the coffee area when we went to Norwegian fjords on Iona …seem nice. Spa and gym look nice … didn’t venture in it though 😂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Spa and thermal suite very nice

  • @Eagesss123
    @Eagesss1236 ай бұрын

    The ordering via the waiter only annoyed me. Wasnt allowed to order from the person at the bar!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    6 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @mdiz4564

    @mdiz4564

    6 ай бұрын

    We had terrible service on Iona and won’t be travelling with P&O again!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    6 ай бұрын

    @@mdiz4564 oh dear

  • @jenniferpratt3854
    @jenniferpratt3854 Жыл бұрын

    The food looks devine i never knew you could get teapig teabags

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    It was v good 👍

  • @robertcreacall638
    @robertcreacall6388 ай бұрын

    I don't like heights Jamie i would enjoy the food Iona ship very nice to cruise to Europe

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely agree 🙏

  • @jenniferpratt3854
    @jenniferpratt3854 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to sail on iona next year😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    🤞🏼

  • @lynnedayer8474
    @lynnedayer8474 Жыл бұрын

    The New Hall vineyard is very local to where I live. The NewHall fizz is excellent quality as well

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @petedawtrey9188
    @petedawtrey9188 Жыл бұрын

    We did iona sept 22 to norway, you really had to get a waiters attention to place an order. However 100% customers to 70% crew, not good!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @live2skide1
    @live2skide110 ай бұрын

    I'm sure I am late to the viewing, but I have enjoyed this look at the P&O Iona. Do you film using a go pro? I noticed you filmed in the shower at the spa and wondered......nosey woman :) I'm watching your many Southampton hotel videos and preparing for a trip in 2024

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    10 ай бұрын

    Just my iPhone 12 ❤️

  • @mattocean9121
    @mattocean9121 Жыл бұрын

    Call me old-fashioned, but I think Cunard suits you better, things just happen and it's super delicious 🤪🤪

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I Like variety

  • @lizrichadonu
    @lizrichadonu Жыл бұрын

    We are going on Iona in April next year for our Golden Wedding Anniversary, any recommendations as to which restaurant would be good to celebrate. Biggest ship we’ve been on but so looking forward to it.😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d suggest the epicurean or Sindhu ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lizrichadonu

    @lizrichadonu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you will try the Epicurean, I’m not an Indian fan. 😊

  • @lizrichadonu

    @lizrichadonu

    Жыл бұрын

    Have subscribed so looking forward to seeing your reviews. Just watching your week on Iona, hopefully won’t be so busy when we go in April, loving this one 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lizrichadonu thank you so much 😊

  • @sarahgriffiths7221
    @sarahgriffiths7221 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this review and looking forward to joining the Iona in May half term with two of our children …just a bit nervous as our eldest is in an electric wheelchair and it looks a bit frenetic…and I’m used to booking speciality Restaurants before we sail .

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Is that a fjords cruise? We’ll be in that in May half term! I think it should be fine in terms of space / getting around in a wheelchair. Most frenetic on embarkation day so expect that one to be quite busy I’d say

  • @jenniferpratt3854
    @jenniferpratt3854 Жыл бұрын

    You crack me up jamie

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊

  • @davidbrown3914
    @davidbrown3914 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jamie, new to the channel and cruising (booked our first one on the Iona to the Fjords next year) and I had a quick question about your food reviews. You seem to give things either a 1 star or a 2 star, is 1 okay and 2 great? Or is the food all just 2 out of 5 stars!!!??

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi David! I explain the star rating at the beginning of the vid but I think a few folk missed it so I’m glad you asked. I have a thumbs down = poor, 1 Star = standard, 2 Star = tasty and 3 Star = exceptional

  • @jharvey56
    @jharvey56 Жыл бұрын

    Someone said that you can buy wine or whatever ashore and bring them back is that correct? Loved the video

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes but I think it’s kept for you until disembarkation

  • @jenniferpratt3854
    @jenniferpratt3854 Жыл бұрын

    Hi jamie i love the word oh yes

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @live2skide1
    @live2skide110 ай бұрын

    You owe me a drink.... ;)

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    10 ай бұрын

    Haha! Deal

  • @Institcheswithjulie
    @Institcheswithjulie Жыл бұрын

    Loved this vlog , we board 4th March ( first ever cruise ) Was the Glass House serving food ?

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it was indeed! Hope you have the best time

  • @Institcheswithjulie

    @Institcheswithjulie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie aww that’s great thanks , I remember seeing you eating there before but kept reading on fb that it was closed for food . Fab news 🙂

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Institcheswithjulie enjoy it!

  • @carolesmith2619
    @carolesmith2619 Жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, cruise virgin here so need all the tips I can get, is the drinks package worth it, I'm not a big drinker, few beers, maybe a cocktail, I'm more a soft drink fan, do you pay extra for room service? 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    If you’re not a big drinker then no. Drinks onboard are reasonably priced. Room service dishes come with individual prices, although not much.

  • @carolesmith2619

    @carolesmith2619

    Жыл бұрын

    @Travel Blog Jamie thanks for replying, I'm going on my own so need all the help I can get and I've subscribed to your vlogs too 😊

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carolesmith2619 I’m here for you!!

  • @carolesmith2619

    @carolesmith2619

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie 😘😘

  • @orlasprules3376
    @orlasprules33763 ай бұрын

    Gutted that they’re changing the amount of alcohol you can take on board 😭 me and my partner are going on our first cruise this year due to my mum and dad saying how amazing their cruise was but now we can’t take our own alcohol on unless it wine or beer 😢 5:17

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    3 ай бұрын

    That’s still more than most cruise lines allow buuut also have you had the official email from P&O yet? The info circulating on line was not sent out officially from P&O - it was leaked info.

  • @jenniferpratt3854
    @jenniferpratt3854 Жыл бұрын

    You make me laugh when you said coffee in a funny accent

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    🤡

  • @davetillu7095
    @davetillu70954 ай бұрын

    Waiting 40 minutes and still not getting served is completely unacceptable!

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @robertcreacall638
    @robertcreacall6388 ай бұрын

    Awesome ship Jamie does Iona cruise to Australia regards Robert

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    8 ай бұрын

    Not at the moment, no. Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Norwegian Fjords

  • @joycesmith8354
    @joycesmith8354 Жыл бұрын

    Did you say Ventura has gone for a spruce up??

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Nearly finished too!

  • @travelswithlizzylou
    @travelswithlizzylou Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣...I may have had a bit too many...🍸🍸🍸🤣🤣🤣😘

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re the finale!!!

  • @travelswithlizzylou

    @travelswithlizzylou

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @gregadams4374
    @gregadams4374 Жыл бұрын

    When are you going on your Med cruise?

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Easter

  • @dave6018
    @dave6018 Жыл бұрын

    couldnt see me in the video thank god lol

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh no!!!

  • @dave6018

    @dave6018

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie camera shy , but I did say hi while I think you were filming the walk around deck 8

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dave6018 oh next time we must stop for a chat!

  • @maffoo1
    @maffoo1 Жыл бұрын

    😮😮😮

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    🧐🧐🧐

  • @jenniferpratt3854
    @jenniferpratt3854 Жыл бұрын

    I prefer iona to ventura

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @joanferris3539
    @joanferris3539 Жыл бұрын

    How do you both manage to keep your weight down after eating so much food

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    I walk and swim a lot

  • @joanferris3539

    @joanferris3539

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TravelBlogJamie thank you for taking time to answer me my sister and I have been talking about taking a cruise to Norwegian fjords I have only once been abroad we went together to Euro Disney we loved it that was years ago but watching your travel blog we really want to try a cruise the fjords look stunning

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joanferris3539 it’s such a stunning part of the world!

  • @chrisbarry7836
    @chrisbarry78367 ай бұрын

    Too big for me .

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    7 ай бұрын

    No ship’s too big for me

  • @cazn3757
    @cazn3757 Жыл бұрын

    Wowsers you get charged for a lot of extras nowadays 🥺

  • @TravelBlogJamie

    @TravelBlogJamie

    Жыл бұрын

    Well only if you want speciality dining (which we do)