Iona
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| Built | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gross tonnage | 184,000 GT |
| Passengers | 5,206 |
| Length | 344.5 m |
| Class | Excellence-class cruise ship |
At 184,000 gross tonnes, Iona is a modern Excellence-class cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises. Built in 2020, she accommodates 5,206 passengers across her 344.5-metre length, making her a substantial vessel in the contemporary cruise market.
Iona shares her Excellence-class design with sister ships AIDAnova and Costa Smeralda, reflecting a shared approach to modern cruise ship architecture and passenger amenities across multiple cruise lines.
Ship Specifications
The vessel measures 344.5 metres in length and carries a maximum of 5,206 passengers. Her 184,000-tonne displacement places her among larger cruise ships operating from UK ports and beyond.
Facilities on board Iona
Pools & water
- Hot tubs · 16 whirlpools
- Swimming pool · 4 swimming pools
Dining
- Restaurants · eight restaurants designated as 'select dining'
Venues
- Bars · 12 different bars
No Iona deals today — current no-fly cruises from the UK
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Belgium Mini Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027
from £419 pp · Ocean View
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Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 20 Apr 2028
from £599 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Five-Night Europe Mystery Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 7 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Ocean View
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Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 25 May 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 1 Jun 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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