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No they haven't listed them yet. Which was why I asked if anyone had any examples as what's to offer. Around half of these ports Arvia has visited before.

They don't have the same itinerary and it does not list specific excursions anywhere on P&O website

Hi all, We booked a 14 night Med on Arvia for 2025 whilst we were onboard Iona last week. As this cruise is in 2 years, our personaliser does not show any excursions. Just so we know a ballpark of how much extra money to save, what types of excursions do P&O offer in the following ports: - La Coruna - Malaga - Alicante - Toulon - Barcelona - Seville (From Cadiz) TIA

Is that formal dress only or will we be sat with a mixture of people?

Hi all, In your opinion, what is the best main dining room on the Iona? Factoring service, atmosphere, availability for tables (of 2?) and view/natural light!

Hi all, We are planning out restaurants for each meal and we are unsure where to go for celebration night! We are on Iona to Norway in August. We definitely want to dress up and make a night of it however my partner is a fussy eater so we have ruled out Sindhu, Epicurean and Chefs table... Any suggestions?

What do you need to do to get priority waiting/boarding?

Is there areas in the lounge before you check in to sit and have a drink? We are sailing in August and obviously haven't got boarding time yet but due to our organised travel we will arrive around 12... Dreading that we'll be turned away if we have a significantly later boarding time

How did this go?

Hi all, For gala/celebration night, where do you recommend eating? My partner is quite fussy and from the menu's we've seen for MDR it is quite hit and miss. What speciality restaurants suit the formal wear? (We will be on Iona)

Hi all, I am going on a P&O UK cruise where they have traditional cruise cards. Where do you keep your cruise card? I’ve seen a lot of Americans online that wear a lanyard. I don’t want it to get lost but also want to access it easily.

Hi all, What is the weather and temperature like in the Norwegian Fjords in August? Both on and off the ship?! What do you recommend we pack?

Hi all, From my understanding, all main dining rooms serve the same menu every meal time. However, in your opinion, what is the best MDR to eat in? View, atmosphere and table/service wise?!

Hi! How did this work out? I'm dreading a late time to embark so hoping to get on earlier..

Hi all, first time cruiser and as we live fairly local to Southampton we are getting dropped off by family. How does this work? Is there a particular drop off section by the terminal? TIA!

Even if you stay on the ship in port?

Yes but I also read that there is maritime roaming charges? I just want to make sure that when docked, I can connect to norway providers and not the maritime roaming charge

Hi all, It is known that the WiFi on board P&O ships is very expensive, and it is also known that if you try and use your roaming data whilst at sea it will cost you a lot. What about if the ship is docked at Port and you remain on the boat, if you turned your roaming data on will it connect to the maritime roaming data which costs a lot or will it connect to one of Norway providers? (my phone package includes roaming data in Norway) Asking as we are planning to stay onboard at one of the ports!

Mid August

I am on Iona to Norway for my first ever cruise. We bought on select fare and have already booked our excursions (2). How do I make sure I make the most out of it?! How much planning and booking shall I do before? Any top tips for making sure we don’t get stuck in queues/buying items on board. What to pack and how much? Suggested items to bring onboard? Top tips for general first time cruisers? TIA

Great response thank you! do you have to book for the main dining rooms? I thought Iona was freedom dining?

I’m on Iona next year. Can I ask - how come you’ve booked in the main dining rooms for each night instead of some speciality restaurants?

Hi all, we’ve booked our first cruise and we paid for the select fair. this comes with priority dining. what exactly is priority dining and how is it a benefit? we are on the Iona where it is freedom dining! thanks!

Would be interesting to know! There was this discussion last year

Hi all, Has anyone ever had a free upgrade? We have just booked and ticked the box saying we'd be interested in an upgrade!!