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26th26 | OctOct | 202424 | 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. | |||||||
27th27 | OctOct | 202424 | Le Havre, France | Early Morning | Early Evening | ||
Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005. | |||||||
28th28 | OctOct | 202424 | At Sea | ||||
29th29 | OctOct | 202424 | Bilbao, Spain | Early Morning | Afternoon | ||
Time in Bilbao (Bilbo, in Euskera) may be recorded as BG or AG (Before Guggenheim or After Guggenheim). Never has a single monument of art and architecture so radically changed a city. Frank Gehry's stunning museum, Norman Foster's sleek subway system, the Santiago Calatrava glass footbridge and airport, the leafy César Pelli Abandoibarra park and commercial complex next to the Guggenheim, and the Philippe Starck AlhóndigaBilbao cultural center have contributed to an unprecedented cultural revolution in what was once the industry capital of the Basque Country.Greater Bilbao contains almost 1 million inhabitants, nearly half the total population of the Basque Country. Founded in 1300 by Vizcayan noble Diego López de Haro, Bilbao became an industrial center in the mid-19th century, largely because of the abundance of minerals in the surrounding hills. An affluent industrial class grew up here, as did the working class in suburbs that line the Margen Izquierda (Left Bank) of the Nervión estuary.Bilbao's new attractions get more press, but the city's old treasures still quietly line the banks of the rust-color Nervión River. The Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)—also known as Siete Calles (Seven Streets)—is a charming jumble of shops, bars, and restaurants on the river's Right Bank, near the Puente del Arenal bridge. This elegant proto-Bilbao nucleus was carefully restored after devastating floods in 1983. Throughout the Casco Viejo are ancient mansions emblazoned with family coats of arms, wooden doors, and fine ironwork balconies. The most interesting square is the 64-arch Plaza Nueva, where an outdoor market is pitched every Sunday morning.Walking the banks of the Nervión is a satisfying jaunt. After all, this was how—while out on a morning jog—Guggenheim director Thomas Krens first discovered the perfect spot for his project, nearly opposite the right bank's Deusto University. From the Palacio de Euskalduna upstream to the colossal Mercado de la Ribera, parks and green zones line the river. César Pelli's Abandoibarra project fills in the half mile between the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna bridge with a series of parks, the Deusto University library, the Meliá Bilbao Hotel, and a major shopping center.On the left bank, the wide, late-19th-century boulevards of the Ensanche neighborhood, such as Gran Vía (the main shopping artery) and Alameda de Mazarredo, are the city's more formal face. Bilbao's cultural institutions include, along with the Guggenheim, a major museum of fine arts (the Museo de Bellas Artes) and an opera society (Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera, or ABAO) with 7,000 members from Spain and southern France. In addition, epicureans have long ranked Bilbao's culinary offerings among the best in Spain. Don't miss a chance to ride the trolley line, the Euskotram, for a trip along the river from Atxuri Station to Basurto's San Mamés soccer stadium, reverently dubbed "la Catedral del Fútbol" (the Cathedral of Football). | |||||||
30th30 | OctOct | 202424 | La Coruña, Spain | 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. | |||||||
31st31 | OctOct | 202424 | At Sea | ||||
1st01 | NovNov | 202424 | Cherbourg, France | Morning | Early Evening | ||
Originally a little fishing village, Cherbourg has developed into a historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars; there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. “Cap de la Hague” is to the West and the “Pointe de Barfleur” to the East. This port, which belongs to Normandy, is a region that has provided inspiration for countless artists and writers, and is the land of apple orchards and rolling farmland dotted with villages of half-timbered houses. Boasting a wealth of abbeys and châteaux, as well as a superb coastline, it offers something for everyone. Cherbourg was also the first stop of RMS Titanic after it left Southampton, England. On 19 June 1864, the naval engagement between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama took place off Cherbourg. The Battle of Cherbourg, fought in June 1944 following the Normandy Invasion, ended with the capture of Cherbourg on June 30. | |||||||
2nd02 | NovNov | 202424 | Southampton, England, disembark 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. |
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Grade Code | From | To | |
GF | Standard Balcony | £749 | £849 |
GZ | Smaller Balcony Cabin | £749 | £849 |
GC | Standard Balcony | £769 | £869 |
GD | Standard Balcony | £869 | £869 |
GE | Standard Balcony | £869 | £869 |
GB | Standard Balcony | £889 | £889 |
GA | Standard Balcony | £929 | £929 |
EF | Deluxe Balcony Suite | £1,199 | £1,299 |
EE | Deluxe Balcony Suite | £1,309 | £1,309 |
ED | Deluxe Balcony Suite | £1,339 | £1,339 |
EB | Deluxe Balcony Suite | £1,349 | £1,349 |
EA | Deluxe Balcony Suite | £1,359 | £1,359 |
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.
Grade Code | From | To | |
PF | Inside | £699 | £749 |
PC | Inside | £709 | £759 |
PE | Inside | £759 | £759 |
PB | Inside | £759 | £759 |
PD | Inside | £759 | £759 |
PA | Inside | £769 | £769 |
OA | Larger Inside | £819 | £819 |
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.
Grade Code | From | To | |
LF | Outside | £729 | £829 |
LC | Outside | £829 | £829 |
LB | Outside | £839 | £839 |
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.
Grade Code | From | To | |
BA | Family Sea view Suite | £2,019 | £2,019 |
B6 | Suite | £2,039 | £2,039 |
B5 | Suite | £2,089 | £2,089 |
B4 | Suite | £2,139 | £2,139 |
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.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
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.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
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.
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.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
7 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* |
Date 26th Oct 2024 |
Nts 7 |
Please Call for Availability |
Date 26th Oct 2024 |
Nts 7 |
Please Call for Availability |
Interior staterooms | |||
PA | Inside | ||
PB | Inside | ||
PC | Inside | ||
PD | Inside | ||
PE | Inside | ||
PF | Inside | ||
OA | Larger Inside | ||
SZ | Single Inside | ||
Oceanview staterooms | |||
LB | Outside | ||
LC | Outside | ||
LF | Outside | ||
Balcony staterooms | |||
GZ | Smaller Balcony Cabin | ||
GA | Standard Balcony | ||
GB | Standard Balcony | ||
GC | Standard Balcony | ||
GD | Standard Balcony | ||
GE | Standard Balcony | ||
GF | Standard Balcony | ||
EA | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
EB | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
ED | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
EE | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
EF | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
QZ | Single Balcony | ||
GX | Balcony Cabin (smaller) | ||
EZ | Deluxe Balcony Prom | ||
Suite staterooms | |||
CV | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CW | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CY | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CZ | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
BA | Family Sea view Suite | ||
B4 | Suite | ||
B5 | Suite | ||
B6 | Suite | ||
Late Saver Fare Benefits
P&O will assign your cabin ~ Third priority for dining ~ Third priority for upgrades ~ Full payment required ~ 100% Cancellation fee. T&C’s apply.
Interior staterooms | |||
PC | Inside | ||
PF | Inside | ||
SZ | Single Inside | ||
Oceanview staterooms | |||
LF | Outside | ||
Balcony staterooms | |||
GZ | Smaller Balcony Cabin | ||
GC | Standard Balcony | ||
GF | Standard Balcony | ||
EF | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
QZ | Single Balcony | ||
GX | Balcony Cabin (smaller) | ||
EZ | Deluxe Balcony Prom | ||
Suite staterooms | |||
CY | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CZ | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
Select Price Fare Benefits
Choice of cabin ~ First priority dining ~ First priority upgrades ~ Choice of on-board spending money*, car parking* or return coach travel* ~ Low Deposit ~ Flexibility to change your booking ~ Shuttle buses in port (where available). T&C’s apply
*Not available on cruises less than 5 nights
Interior staterooms | |||
PA | Inside | ||
PB | Inside | ||
PC | Inside | ||
PD | Inside | ||
PE | Inside | ||
PF | Inside | ||
OA | Larger Inside | ||
SZ | Single Inside | ||
Oceanview staterooms | |||
LB | Outside | ||
LC | Outside | ||
LF | Outside | ||
Balcony staterooms | |||
GZ | Smaller Balcony Cabin | ||
GA | Standard Balcony | ||
GB | Standard Balcony | ||
GC | Standard Balcony | ||
GD | Standard Balcony | ||
GE | Standard Balcony | ||
GF | Standard Balcony | ||
EA | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
EB | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
ED | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
EE | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
EF | Deluxe Balcony Suite | ||
QZ | Single Balcony | ||
GX | Balcony Cabin (smaller) | ||
EZ | Deluxe Balcony Prom | ||
Suite staterooms | |||
CV | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CW | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CY | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
CZ | Conservatory Mini-Suite | ||
BA | Family Sea view Suite | ||
B4 | Suite | ||
B5 | Suite | ||
B6 | Suite | ||
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