Iona is a 5,200-guest P&O Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2020. This page lists 154 upcoming departures across 69 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A mega-ship at 184,000 gross tons — #20 of 566 ships we track. 35 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: Spain And France, 7 Nights (7 nights) — En route to Southampton, UK — last stop Cherbourg, France
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Iona is P&O Cruises’ first Excel-class ship and one of the line’s largest vessels. Delivered by MEYER WERFT in 2020 and entering service in 2021, she is designed around a large glazed atrium, extensive outdoor space and a broad mix of dining, entertainment and family facilities. The LNG-powered ship carries approximately 5,200 guests with 1,800 crew and offers 2,614 cabins, including balcony cabins, conservatory mini-suites and suites. Her layout suits families, couples and first-time cruisers seeking a resort-style ship with strong British-market appeal.
Key features include the SkyDome, a three-deck glazed atrium, four swimming pools, infinity whirlpools, a four-screen cinema complex, the 710 Club and a dedicated gin distillery experience. Iona also has more than 30 places to eat and drink and was refitted with light upgrades in October 2024.
Family facilities include children’s clubs, The Reef youth areas, Splashers swimming and play facilities, a splash zone, family cabin options and activities intended for multiple age groups.
Wellness facilities include a spa, treatment rooms, gym facilities, pools, whirlpools and outdoor spaces for walking, jogging and sunbathing.
P&O provides adapted and partially adapted cabins, with accessibility details identified on the official deck plans. Guests should confirm individual mobility, bathroom and cabin requirements directly with the operator before booking.
Iona uses liquefied natural gas propulsion, which reduces sulfur oxide and particulate emissions compared with conventional marine fuels; P&O and MEYER WERFT identify her as an LNG-powered cruise ship.
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| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| SuiteCodes B4, B5 and B6. | Suite | 382-937 sq ft | — | 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 |
| Family Sea View SuiteCode BA; no balcony. | Suite | — | — | 8 |
| Conservatory Mini-suiteCodes CV, CW, CY and CZ. | Suite | 274 sq ft | — | 8, 9 |
| Deluxe with Sofa BalconyCodes EA, EB, ED, EE, EF and EZ; Promenade Deck locations use EZ. | Balcony | 142-362 sq ft | — | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 |
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| Northern Europe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Iona is registered in Bermuda.
Iona carries about 5,200 guests with roughly 1,800 crew.
Iona entered service in 2020 and was last refurbished in 2024.
At 184,000 gross tons and 345 m long, Iona is a mega-ship — larger than 96% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
P&O Cruises uses a mix of smart casual evenings and formal Celebration Nights. Specific evening guidance is provided in the daily onboard programme.
Included options include the main dining restaurants, Horizon Restaurant buffet, The Quays, Taste 360 and The Olive Grove. Specialty venues such as Epicurean, The Beach House, Sindhu and The Keel & Cow charge extra.
Yes. P&O Cruises includes tipping and gratuities in the holiday price, so no additional service charge is automatically added onboard.
Wi-Fi is available in cabins and throughout the ship through satellite internet packages. Basic access to the My Holiday onboard service is available without purchasing general internet access.
Iona has adapted and partially adapted cabins, accessible public areas and cabins suitable for some powered mobility devices. Adapted cabin availability and suitability should be confirmed before booking.
The Reef provides supervised children’s activities, and the ship also has a Nursery and Night Nursery provision for younger children, subject to the applicable onboard arrangements.
