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This was our balcony on Iona, deck 10, 10601. Located in the mid/aft stepped in section. Balcony part exposed and part covered and very large, plus we had all of our 3 opened up by the steward.

Thank you all. After a phone call, it turns out that it needs to be done the old fashioned way of downloading a form and filling it out, returning all evidence via email, and fingers crossed we get a pay out.

When at any other time food is available instantly. And for your information, I personally was knackered and ready to turn in for the night. Each to their own, no judgment here.

Beach House was Starboard side, and Chef's table was Port side. When on Iona and Arvia in the future we will be advance booking Olive Grove or 6th Street diner for formal nights if we decide to not dress up. However, now we know its a pita to visit Horizon on black tie night, we will plan ahead. We didn't want to visit the quays again on that night.

Depends which lift you use. We always used the aft lifts and were completely unaware of how much of the buffet was set aside for the chef's table. After looking at the offering in the buffet, then followed the walk through the black tie area, with looks of daggers from some.

Our party walked through in normal evening casual to get to the buffet, only to find how much space was set aside for the chef's table, with limited seating left for casual diners. Plus the offering in the buffet seemed to be reduced. Then another walk back through the set aside area to return to the Sky Dome, where we could sit reasonably close together. Another minor whinge from me, was we returned at 10.00PM from our star gazing excursion in Tenerife and of course the buffet is shut between 9.30 and 11.00PM.

Just back from Iona's Canaries trip. Can confirm the Madeira and Lisbon shuttle bus as you indicate. We did not stop at Lanzarote due to adverse weather. For our trip to Lisbon we were actually dropped and picked up just outside the Mango shop, as per the map extract below. Pretty much where that van is shown on the map, just by the traffic lights.

I hope so. I did go down to reception and ask if this is all they issue and is acceptable for insurance claim, and they confirmed it was. Have tried to claim from insurance today, but can not find a relevant section on the online claim form to tick. Claims office only open mon-fri, so will leave for now.

See you onboard.

I've just closed my case up, Uber at 12:30. But then I do live on the edge of Southampton.

Plus, most of my shirts don't even have a breast pocket. Just packed for todays cruise on Iona, and all Polo's and T's, with full on shirt to accompany my DJ etc.

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The Saga price I quoted contained a substantial 25% discount.

Cheers, we are looking forward to Azura next March and July, but October will be trying Arcadia for the first time heading North. And we just booked a cheeky 5 nighter on Ventura for January, stupid price for lucky dip balcony cabin - worth a gamble.

I'm with @zap99 here, pretty much tick all those boxes. Live in Southampton, annual policy, drink whatever I want, not interested in panoramic excursions, Wi-Fi can wait until I get roaming in port and book any restaurants as required. So I can enjoy everything I want and have two cruises on Iona to one on Saga. Oh, off on Iona Saturday to the Canaries.

All the large ships are towed backwards. From memory, the water being forced under the stern lifts the ship slightly to give a bit more safety margin. Could be wrong.

Meyer Werft Ems conveyance video.

Another post from Meyer Werft social media yesterday.

Thank you, have bookmarked the page. I am going on Iona next Saturday for the Canaries cruise, I can update you if you like when I return?

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Common thing on cruises, wait for last minute deals on your future chosen cruise line.

Aimed at anyone in particular?

If location was such a big thing, why did you not book select and pick you cabin in the first place? Sorry, not P&O's fault.

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