Group booking on Iona

[welshy74]

Does anyone have experience booking 8-10 cabins on Iona?

I am planning a cruise on Iona for my 50th in July 2024 and so far I’ve got 14 people confirmed, possibly 6 more.  
I called P&O to see if a group booking can be done and basically got ‘computer says no’ 

my big concern is dining.. as it’s freedom dining only I am concerned it’s going to be a mess.  Even getting us in Epicurean on my birthday is by chance as cannot pre book. 
 

does anyone have any tips on how to organise this size group?? 

Edited February 27, 2023 by welshy74

[david63]

It may be a better idea to book this through a good TA (with a booking of that size you might get a bit of a discount as well!). That way they will have the hassle and not you.

 

Dining may be something of an issue due to table sizes - not sure what the largest are on Iona but I doubt there will nothing bigger that 10.

 

As for Epicurean - your TA might be able to organise something or you could try emailing the ship 10 days or so before the cruise or, as a last resort, call in there as soon as you get on board.

[swanseaboy]

How fabulous! I'm 50 in August 2024 so I might join you!! 🙃

[welshy74]

10 hours ago, swanseaboy said:

How fabulous! I'm 50 in August 2024 so I might join you!! 🙃

1974 was a vintage year! 😆