Caribbean

35 nights from £1,999pp departing Saturday 11th Jan 2025

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	11th11	JanJan	202525	Southampton, England, embark on the Iona
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	12th12	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	13th13	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	14th14	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	15th15	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	16th16	JanJan	202525	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain	Early Morning	Early Evening
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern side. In the central part of the range is the gigantic natural crater of the Cañadas del Teide, about 14 miles in diameter. Santa Cruz, the island’s pretty capital, was originally a small fishing village but has now grown into a modern city, and also contains 16th-century civic buildings and ornate private mansions. Near the pier is the Santa Cruz Palmetum, a Botanical Garden covering an area of 29 acres, specialising in palms.
	17th17	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	18th18	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	19th19	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	20th20	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	21st21	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	22nd22	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	23rd23	JanJan	202525	Tortola, British Virgin Islands	Afternoon
The bustling capital of the BVI looks out over Road Harbour. It takes only an hour or so to stroll down Main Street and along the waterfront, checking out the traditional West Indian buildings painted in pastel colors and with corrugated-tin roofs, bright shutters, and delicate fretwork trim. For sightseeing brochures and the latest information on everything from taxi rates to ferry schedules, stop in at the BVI Tourist Board office. Or just choose a seat on one of the benches in Sir Olva Georges Square, on Waterfront Drive, and watch the people come and go from the ferry dock and customs office across the street.
	24th24	JanJan	202525	Tortola, British Virgin Islands		Early Evening
The bustling capital of the BVI looks out over Road Harbour. It takes only an hour or so to stroll down Main Street and along the waterfront, checking out the traditional West Indian buildings painted in pastel colors and with corrugated-tin roofs, bright shutters, and delicate fretwork trim. For sightseeing brochures and the latest information on everything from taxi rates to ferry schedules, stop in at the BVI Tourist Board office. Or just choose a seat on one of the benches in Sir Olva Georges Square, on Waterfront Drive, and watch the people come and go from the ferry dock and customs office across the street.
	25th25	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	26th26	JanJan	202525	Bridgetown, Barbados	Early Morning
Located beside the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree-lined beaches and a number of historical attractions. Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
	27th27	JanJan	202525	Bridgetown, Barbados		Evening
Located beside the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree-lined beaches and a number of historical attractions. Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
	28th28	JanJan	202525	Castries, Saint Lucia	Early Morning	Early Evening
The typical image of a lush tropical paradise comes to life on the friendly island of St Lucia. Despite its small size – just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide – St Lucia is rich in natural splendour with dense emerald rainforest, banana plantations and orchards of coconut, mango and papaya trees. The twin peaks of Les Pitons, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site rise dramatically 2,000 feet into the sky and dominate the island. Look out for unusual birds with brilliant plumage such as the St Lucia parrot, see a surprising diversity of exotic flora and enjoy the warm hospitality of the islanders in the small villages and open-air markets. Please be aware that St Lucia is a small, mountainous island, with steep, winding and bumpy roads. Customers with back and neck problems should take this into consideration when booking an excursion.
	29th29	JanJan	202525	Martinique, Martinique		Early Evening
	30th30	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	31st31	JanJan	202525	Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda	Early Morning	Early Evening
With its superb beaches, historical attractions and beautiful coral reefs, Antigua provides a host of diversions. It is said that the island contains 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. Antigua maintains its traditional West Indian character, with gingerbread-house style architecture, calypso music and carnival festivities. St John’s has been the administrative capital since the island’s colonisation in 1632, and has been the seat of government since it gained independence in 1981. From the port you can explore the colourful Redcliffe district, with its restored wooden houses, and Heritage Quay with its shopping mall and craft shops. The city has some fine examples of Colonial architecture, including the twin-towered cathedral, built in 1845 and considered one of the finest church buildings in the Caribbean. All coaches in Antigua are operated by smaller vehicles, and commentary will be given by a driver/guide.
	1st01	FebFeb	202525	Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis	Early Morning	Early Evening
	2nd02	FebFeb	202525	Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)	Early Morning	Early Evening
	3rd03	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	4th04	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	5th05	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	6th06	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	7th07	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	8th08	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	9th09	FebFeb	202525	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain	Early Morning	Early Evening
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern side. In the central part of the range is the gigantic natural crater of the Cañadas del Teide, about 14 miles in diameter. Santa Cruz, the island’s pretty capital, was originally a small fishing village but has now grown into a modern city, and also contains 16th-century civic buildings and ornate private mansions. Near the pier is the Santa Cruz Palmetum, a Botanical Garden covering an area of 29 acres, specialising in palms.
	10th10	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	11th11	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	12th12	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	13th13	FebFeb	202525	La Coruña, Spain	Early Morning	Afternoon
La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name "Galicia" is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who occupied the region around the 6th-century BC and erected fortifications. La Coruña was already considered an important port under the Romans. They were followed by an invasion of Suevians, Visigoths and, much later in 730, the Moors. It was after Galicia was incorporated into the Kingdom of Asturias that the epic saga of the Pilgrimage to Santiago (St. James) began. From the 15th century, overseas trade developed rapidly; in 1720, La Coruña was granted the privilege of trading with America - a right previously only held by Cadiz and Seville. This was the great era when adventurous men voyaged to the colonies and returned with vast riches. Today, the city's significant expansion is evident in three distinct quarters: the town centre located along the isthmus; the business and commercial centre with wide avenues and shopping streets; and the "Ensanche" to the south, occupied by warehouses and factories. Many of the buildings in the old section feature the characteristic glazed façades that have earned La Coruña the name "City of Crystal." Plaza Maria Pita, the beautiful main square, is named after the local heroine who saved the town in 1589 when she seized the English standard from the beacon and gave the alarm, warning her fellow townsmen of the English attack.
	14th14	FebFeb	202525	At Sea
	15th15	FebFeb	202525	Southampton, England, disembark the Iona	Early Morning	Early Evening
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

Iona

Launch Year

2020

Tonnage

183,900

Capacity

5,200

Cabins

2,500

Accessible

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Balcony Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
GF	Standard Balcony	£2,999	£3,899
GZ	Smaller Balcony Cabin	£2,999	£3,849
GC	Standard Balcony	£3,129	£4,199
GE	Standard Balcony	£3,989	£3,989
GD	Standard Balcony	£4,099	£4,099
EF	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£4,199	£5,299
GB	Standard Balcony	£4,299	£4,299
GA	Standard Balcony	£4,499	£4,499
EE	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£5,339	£5,339
ED	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£5,439	£5,439
EB	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£5,539	£5,539
EA	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£5,689	£5,689

The sea is the star on Iona and the Balcony accommodation gives guests the chance to enjoy it to the full, whether travelling solo or in a larger group.

There are four options to choose from – Deluxe (the most spacious), Balcony, Single and Standard Balcony – all of which offer an extended private space in which to relax and unwind. From enjoying a cup of tea in the morning to watching the sun set with a drink, guests can relax in their own private area. Balcony cabins also allow greater flexibility for outdoor dining using the Room Service menu.

For larger groups and families, the internal spaces have been skilfully designed to include attractive built-in drop-down bunk beds and flexible sleeping arrangements that maximise space and seating by day and provide comfortable bedding by night.

Inside Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
PF	Inside	£1,999	£2,669
PC	Inside	£2,079	£2,739
PE	Inside	£2,689	£2,689
PD	Inside	£2,719	£2,719
PB	Inside	£2,789	£2,789
PA	Inside	£2,859	£2,859
OA	Larger Inside	£2,939	£2,939

Here, too, the design and choices of colours and materials optimises the seaside feel. Porthole mirrors, blue feature walls and soft furnishings and accessories in gold and white textiles bring a sense of light and relaxation to the interior space.

The clever design of these cabin types maximises storage options and all cabins boast the personal touches that create a stylish and homely atmosphere - including tea and coffee-making facilities (with tasty biscuits provided daily), a well-stocked fridge, in-cabin TV with a host of channels to choose from, and a bathroom boasting soft cotton towels and quality toiletries courtesy of The White Company.

Sea View Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
LF	Outside	£2,799	£3,599
LC	Outside	£3,679	£3,679
LB	Outside	£3,739	£3,739

Suites

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BA	Family Sea view Suite	£8,999	£8,999
B6	Suite	£9,199	£9,199
B5	Suite	£9,509	£9,509
B4	Suite	£9,849	£9,849

Aft and Forward Suites are always special, giving guests the ultimate experience of relaxation in their own boutique-hotel haven. A luxurious space is created as the doors of interconnecting rooms open fully to create a larger, brighter studio ambience.

The furniture and material selection is focused on guest relaxation and comfort: light tones create the additional spacious experience. Furniture, including sofas, ottomans and lounge chairs, is upholstered in sands, beiges and off-whites. In the spacious bathroom, the double sink units set in stunning black marble are a striking focal point, surrounded by elegant white marble walls and floor tiling.

As with all suites, guests benefit from the clever configuration of different interior zones with separate lounge and bedroom areas, segregated dressing areas and spacious en suite bathrooms. All suites have direct access to large balconies and benefit from a range of exclusive Suite services, such as a personal Butler and a range of in-suite dining options.

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The Keel and Cow

From breakfast till late, this is the place to relax with friends, beautifully crafted gastropub food and a fine collection of draught and bottled beers and craft ales. Will it be our signature burger, classic fish and chips, pie and mash or a prime steak from the dry-aging cabinet? Hard choices. Great food.

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The Glass House

Sit back with a glass of specially selected wine as daring aerial artists perform before your eyes. This welcoming and sophisticated wine bar boasts a prime spot in the Grand Atrium, a cracking selection of world wines hand-picked by wine expert Olly Smith and delicious food.

Emerald Bar

Glamour, good times and glorious exploratory cocktails combine in this buzzing Grand Atrium jewel. Will it be an expertly crafted daiquiri, or a playful creation with a surprising twist? And get set for even more wow-factor moments as daring aerial artists work their magic above.

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	35 nights aboard the Iona
	Choose FREE on-board spend, coach transfers or car parking (Select Fares only)
	Gratuities Included
	Complimentary daily afternoon tea
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Continental Breakfast in your cabin
	24-hour complimentary (standard) room service
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,999pp
PC	Inside	£2,079pp
PF	Inside	£1,999pp
SZ	Single Inside

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,799pp
LF	Outside	£2,799pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,999pp
GZ	Smaller Balcony Cabin	£2,999pp
GC	Standard Balcony	£3,129pp
GF	Standard Balcony	£2,999pp
EF	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£4,199pp
QZ	Single Balcony
GX	Balcony Cabin (smaller)
EZ	Deluxe Balcony Prom	£4,099pp

Suite staterooms from		£4,599pp
CW	Conservatory Mini-Suite
CY	Conservatory Mini-Suite
CZ	Conservatory Mini-Suite	£4,599pp