Mrs applehead Posted July 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Anyone know when more information will be released? We need a specific kind of cabin so would like to book as soon as they go on sale. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted July 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Apparently she goes on sail this September. https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/iona/ She looks so huge. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs applehead Posted July 21, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) Thank you Jean. Will they release a brochure with all the deck plans etc before then? Edited July 21, 2018 by Mrs applehead Missed a word out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted July 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Keep checking P and O website as they will put specific information on nearer the time.Alternatively register with one of the specialist cruise travel agents so they can let you know all the details.They will also be able to help with specific cabin choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted July 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Apparently she goes on sail this September. https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/iona/ She looks so huge. :-( Yes great isnt it. :) :) Sent from my SM-G965F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs applehead Posted July 22, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thank you everyone:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted July 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Here's the latest update. They are going to have suites with a conservatory. The rest also look very nice, for those of us who can't afford a balcony. https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/iona/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted July 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I love the look of the Conservatory Mini Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted July 24, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 24, 2018 After reading that the soot issue on Britannia is still a problem and thinking it won't be a problem with Iona's LNG engines, then I read that AIDAnova, it's sister ship, will have diesel engines to power the on board services elecricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted July 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2018 After reading that the soot issue on Britannia is still a problem and thinking it won't be a problem with Iona's LNG engines, then I read that AIDAnova, it's sister ship, will have diesel engines to power the on board services elecricity. Diesel is far different to the heavy marine oil the engines are powered by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted July 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Diesel is far different to the heavy marine oil the engines are powered by. I understand that Britannia is powered by diesel electric motors, rather the HFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted July 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Sorry I thought you were worried about soot from the diesel electric engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted July 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Sorry I thought you were worried about soot from the diesel electric engines. Yes the point I was making was that if Iona also has secondary diesel engines, then she may also have a soot problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted July 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yes the point I was making was that if Iona also has secondary diesel engines, then she may also have a soot problem. If the godmother is announced as Harry Corbett's wife start worrying. Lol John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampire Parrot Posted July 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I understand that Britannia is powered by diesel electric motors, rather the HFO. MV Britannia has two 12 cylinder and two 14 cylinder diesel engines that usually burn HFO. Each diesel engine drives a generator. VP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted July 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Whilst I wouldn’t book another aft cabin on Britannia, I was hoping to be able to do so on Iona, however, I have noticed that there are outdoor public areas all along the aft of the ship on the promenade deck, so I wouldn’t consider a cabin above them for fear of noise disturbance late at night. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted July 29, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm sure I read somewhere that the inside cabin are 140 square feet, if that is right it makes it 20 square feet less than on Ventura. I can't find where I read it now. I wonder how the other cabins compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted July 29, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm sure I read somewhere that the inside cabin are 140 square feet, if that is right it makes it 20 square feet less than on Ventura. I can't find where I read it now. I wonder how the other cabins compare. Checking Aidanova cabin dimensions, inside cabins are 140-170 sq. ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted July 29, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 29, 2018 According to this site https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Ventura The one we stayed in was 164 sq. ft. If I did read somewhere the size as being 140 then that is tiny, unless it was a single cabin. I will have to try and find where I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted July 29, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 29, 2018 According to the P&O website, Ventura's inside cabins vary from (approx) 137 - 181 sq ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted August 24, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Anyone know when more information will be released?We need a specific kind of cabin so would like to book as soon as they go on sale. Thank you Nine days 21 hours. http://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/iona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Puss Posted August 24, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Anyone know when more information will be released?We need a specific kind of cabin so would like to book as soon as they go on sale. Thank you They will release the deck plans and prices for pre-registration on Monday 3rd September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 24, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2018 They will release the deck plans and prices for pre-registration on Monday 3rd September. But that is too late you can pre-register from 8am on 3rd September so how can you pre register for a particular cabin when you dont cabins, deck plans and prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Bruiser Posted August 24, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 24, 2018 A new was added to the Iona microsite. This area looks very sexy. I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 24, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) A new was added to the Iona microsite. This area looks very sexy. I'm excited. If that's your idea of sexy, I feel very sorry for you ;). Seriously though, whilst I am not interested in sailing on Iona, I think this area could be really good. They do however have to ensure they get some key things right. The air-con must be very effective otherwise people will boil in the sun and freeze in cooler climes. Also, with several eating places (including a grill and pizzeria & street-food) and the chlorine from the pool, the extraction system needs to be good & quiet! Edited August 24, 2018 by Britboys typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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