Hi, I went to the Caribbean as a solo three years ago and visited all the same islands you are visiting. Was nervous about leaving the ship and using the minibuses outside but it was easy, safe and so much cheaper. I would take a trip in the morning lasting 2/3 hours so no worries about missing the ship and then on return explore locally!
Having had recent experience I did initially feel irritated that I had to access an app for booking restaurants, shows etc. But having used it I actually found it really useful and easy to use!
I appreciate we all individually have different experiences but for anyone reading this who is about to embark on Iona just to say I was on this cruise and had a fabulous time!
Not sure which cruise you are on but having just come off the Iona there were shuttle buses at Alicante, Barcelona and Lisbon and, I believe a port provided shuttle which was payable in Gibraltar.
I have just come off Iona. I have insurance via my bank Lloyd's and they provided me with a personal insurance statement confirming that I was covered for cruises and Covid! Noone asked to see it at Southampton but it is a simple request to the bank and I wouldn't take the chance and not have it!
I had to ask for a box of crunchy nut cornflakes every morning. They were always behind the counter! I could only assume that they wanted you to only have the cereals they buy in bulk!
I have just come off Iona. The shops were expensive. Perfume, jewellery, clothes, alcohol, electronics etc. I had some OBC to use so bought a bag but nothing else really interested me. The shops were very busy though, I am thinking that many people were desperately trying to spend their OBC. You could certainly book excursions with it.
Hi, I have just returned from a cruise and although I booked shows beforehand there was plenty of availability whilst on ship as I cancelled and rebooked a number of times.
Have just booked a cruise for January and would like to book my rail tickets but of course, don't know my boarding or disembarking times! Am I safe to go ahead and hope that I cam embark or disembark to suit? Appreciate your advice. Thank you!