1 Week Norwegian Fjords Cruise on P&O Iona (Part 2)

Welcome back to the Norwegian Fjords on Iona and my feature length vlog! If you haven't yet seen part 1, you probably want to watch before part 2. Search Travel Blog Jamie 1 Week Norwegian Fjords Cruise on P&O Iona part 1 or better still, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss out on my brand new vlogs!
So, Part 2 picks up on day 5 as we sail into the port of Hellesylt for an amazing day taking a high speed RIB ride through 3 fjords, including Geiranger Fjord to see the Seven Sisters waterfalls. We get up close and personal with Hellesyltfosser too! You know what that is, right? Back on board we sample and review 2 speciality restaurants (the Olive Grove and the Epicurean), enjoy a range of entertainment, suffer a missed port due to gale force winds and choppy seas, meet some of you lovely people and of course get up to all sorts of mischief prior to disembarkation.
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[@TravelBlogJamie]

The next big one is here! It’s part 2 of my feature length vlog sailing the Norwegian fjords onboard P&O Iona. Join me on Saturday 24 June for the premier when I’ll be chatting live from Skiathos, Greece!

[@richardjones5795]

Jamie, thanks for all your reviews. We’ve just come back from our first cruise and your reviews were very helpful. On luggage labels, what to pack and the time likely to take for embarkation, security and queuing you were spot on. We didn’t choose any specialty eating but used the Horizon buffet and the main dining rooms, but the food quality and quantity was so good in these. So thanks again. Enjoy your post teaching life!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌

[@awaywithpaul3423]

Only been to Norway once, 30 years ago whilst Interrailing around Europe but it’s just as beautiful as I remember. Must do an Norwegian cruise one day . Thanks for sharing Jamie 🙏

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks for watching

[@KirstyLou-ge5ho]

Yet again another fab vlog! I was the lovely lady who accosted you on the stairs and said about you and Emma cruises inspiring me. I loved my first P&O cruise and went with an open mind as had only done Disney Cruise before. I'm now constantly on the look for my next adventure lol! It's costly travelling solo during the school holidays though. I know I'll find that perfect fit soon though. Thank you a million again for the inspiration!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh it’s so good to hear from you! I wish I’d had a chance to get you on film!!

[@tinawebber8223]

Yet another amazing vlog, full of information including showing that sometimes there are changes out of your control and port have to be missed 😢 loved that Captain 👨‍✈️ Wesley woke you with announcements 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

He was a smashing captain

[@RyanFord-13]

Yeah he was smashing it that captain @TravelBlogJamie

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@RyanFord-13oh yes 🙌

[@_shannen_7138]

I'm just rewatching this as I'm going on this cruise in a few weeks, but I'm cracking up at when you had the unexpected sea day and Matthew is tapping on the shop windows saying back to work 😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Naughty Maffoo lol 😂

[@_shannen_7138]

So funny 😂 love it!

[@Maggie-j3r]

Naturally I had to watch part 2. Absolutely loved this cruise. Thank you. Now I know so much more about it. How delightful.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh you’ve given a lot of your time watching - thank you 🙏

[@chickyboysantics3757]

Great Blog Jamie, been on Iona twice and IMO you missed the two best places out, Brodies bar and the Limelight Club, if you go again please cover these

[@tonynewman1694]

What a cracking video , getting better and better and I see Maffoo is doing his own you tube , I think you mentioned how much you love the inside once or 20 times😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Did i mention inside cabins??? I don’t remember!

[@tonynewman1694]

@@TravelBlogJamie 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidmottram7298]

Another goodun. You didn't miss anything in Haugesund Jamie. We were there 2 weeks before you, and I can tell you there is nothing there. Good to hear you are on Arvia later this year. We're on it in 2 weeks. Your vlogs always keep us in the mood for cruising. Keep up the good work, and hello to Mafoo 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’ve heard It’s not the best port 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Maffoo says hello back 👋

[@lauragooljar1060]

‘You couldn’t even be a last officer’ 😂 Maffoo cracks me up 😂 Another awesome vlog as always. Xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It was a good line, I’ll be honest! 😂

[@terribeck688]

Your laugh when you go' he he heee . It makes me laugh each time 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hehehe 😉

[@pauline__dickson]

Love these feature length vlogs and the little spin-offs detailing restaurants etc. You always add little helpful snippets along with loads of info which is so helpful to those of us who haven't cruised as much as you and Mafoo! I was lolling at this vlog, highly entertaining and I love that Mafoo pretends to reluctantly join in but loves it really 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hahaha!! Yes you are very observant - he reluctantly loves it really 😂 Thanks for your lovely feedback

[@daisycharles440]

Just watched having my morning coffee in the garden - very funny and informative, I’m definitely doing this cruise, in a balcony cabin- I agree with you about insides 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MichelleHatton-d9h]

Great vlog, loved seeing Matthew on the RIB, and laughed out loud to his reaction to the acrobatic show! We are off to the fijords next week, and now we can’t wait!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Naughty maffoo 😂

[@Bessie66]

Favourite you tubers! ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yaaaaas 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jaynemorris7600]

Love the keel and cow pie x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh yes that’s delicious 😋

[@michellebaldwin6388]

Amazing vlog; thank you. I’m feeling excited and prepared for when we go in September 🎉🎉❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time Michelle

[@gazwen22]

Loved both of these vlogs on Iona Jamie and the spin-offs. Keep up the good work Sir. It's a ten from Len!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@bosshumbo]

Fab review. We are going in 2 weeks and this review was very helpful.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you and have a great cruise

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you and have a great cruise

[@petshopgirl39]

Its been a very helpful vlog series. We're on Iona in September in a balcony cabin. Your Part 1 was excellent and prompted me to book the Loen Skylift.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

The sky lift is immense ❤️

[@carrieryan111]

Love the videos, on Iona to the Fjords in May!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time!

[@sallybadman1306]

Great vlog Jamie. My sister is doing the exact Marella cruise for her honeymoon. Cant wait to watch xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@josimmonds547]

Loved watching your guide to the cruise - myself and 2 children (17 & 20) will be boarding Iona in 4 weeks time so it's been very informative 👍. (Only just discovered you last week but already hooked 😊)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ah I’m soooo pleased you’re here! Hole your Have a Great Cruise

[@christopherthomas9772]

Hi Jamie and Matthew! Great video as always and especially when on this cruise there were friends of mine on the same cruise. So was watching to see if I could catch a glimpse of them. But alas no! Maybe you did see them off camera 😂 I know you have a ‘Naughty Nibble Cupboard’ (NCC) and after many years of cruising with RCI we are going to do the same next week to the Fjords on Anthem, along with two cruise newbies. Wish us Luck 😮😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I hope you have a great naughty cruise in that case 😂

[@christopherthomas9772]

@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks for the vote of confidence ❤️

[@adrianrawlings3032]

Great content, I have subscribed, very help full were on Venture in September thanks Guys

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@chalk6761]

Great vid...you just saved us £3500. Where we going next?...Just kidding! Last time i went on a cruise was on the Canberra in 1986 when i was 23 just after the Falklands conflict. We really enjoyed your holiday....and have been inspired ......we are now follwing your next trip...from a couple in Kent😊 .

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Welcome on board

[@sn7920]

Hi Jamie we have just come back from the Fjords cruise with Iona and had an amazing time, weather great, ship fabulous! Thank-you for all your info it came in very useful. Fish and chips and waffles at the Quays was the food highlight for me! Back on the Ventura next year and cannot wait! Happy sailing guys xxx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh how fab! So pleased you had the best time ❤️❤️❤️

[@sn7920]

Thanks Jamie, safe travels to you and Maffoo! @@TravelBlogJamie

[@michaelhutchinson1713]

I found you a week ago. I love your videos from California.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We found each other in that case 🙏

[@TravelVlogRyan]

Oh yes I am gonna join you and Matthew on Iona video in part2

[@TravelBlogJamie]

♥️

[@Dibdib35]

We’ve booked this ship for Easter going to Rotterdam Germany and Belgium. This was so helpful and for once I’m thinking of booking one of the restaurants. Looked at your drinks package tips and it was very useful comparing the money spent on drinks pay as you go or on the package. Be use elf this advice we’re gonna go pay as you go. Thank you 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I think pay as you go is sensible on P&O!

[@arranferguson1680]

Norway looks amazing! If we enjoy our first cruise in October (on Iona) then we are wanting to go to Norway for the second one...and I'm delighted that I can get a cheeky wee Costa iced latte on board, I'm addicted to them, I have caramel syrup in mine (sorry Jamie) Loving all the videos, you guys are brilliant. x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I wish I could have the caramel! Hope you enjoy your first cruise 🚢 Let me know how you get on!

[@arranferguson1680]

@@TravelBlogJamie I sure will, thank you. Enjoy your next one, look forward to the videos 🙂

[@garypalmer6981]

Hi Jamie. We have just booked our very first cruise on Iona for June next year to the fjords and it’s all your fault 😂🤣 love your blogs Jamie thank you 🙏

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’ll take all the blame 😂

[@garypalmer6981]

Which travel insurance would you recommend please

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@garypalmer6981 we use Admiral and they paid out for our missed port (£100 each)

[@garypalmer6981]

Beautiful thank you for the tip 😊

[@garypalmer6981]

Hi Jamie another question for you 😊 which is your favourite ship to date please 👍

[@teenybops41]

great video as always. been to the fjords myself but not as part of a cruise ( never done a cruise). I was on my own and stayed in Gudvangen which is a few miles from Flam. walked about a lot and met a few goats and seals. Four day trip and it rained for two of them. no tv, radio or newspapers and this was about 20 years ago. my room had a glass roof and i had views of the waterfall opposite. really enjoyed it. as for that speedboat trip, it looked amazing but those seats did not look comfy and they were too close to the people in front and behind.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks for sharing

[@elainemcguirk4993]

This may just have decided me on the cruise I want to take to the Norwegian Fjords. Thank you xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@EuroDC1990]

I do love Iona, very much with you on the natural light though. I love waking up to natural light and the bow cam on the TV just doesn't quite work as well as an actual window. Would love to see you on board one day. Partly to say thank you for your videos and replies to our questions prior to our first ever cruise on Aurora in 2018... And partly to tell you off for how much money we've spent on cruises since starting to watch your videos about them 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂😂😂 I’m always in trouble with someone!

[@ptj767]

You couldnt be a last officer..😂 good one Matthew..

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@RyanFord-13]

Wow I enjoyed that cruise with you and Matthew on P&O Iona👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@BarryFinch-nx7ku]

Looking forward to these Vlogs Jamie not seen them yet. Just got off Arvia this morning after a lovely 2 weeks in the Med.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Glad you had a great time and hope you enjoy the vlogs ❤️

[@CarolT120]

This was fab, we are going on Iona next year, I'm so excited 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time

[@akajasonbourne]

Thanks for another interesting vlog. Some poor reviews of Hellesylt? Looks like a lovely port to me

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I don’t know why it has poor reviews - it’s fantastic!

[@karensnow1085]

Great vlog Jamie, we are doing exact same cruise next June on Iona. First time with P&O, we are usually team Marella. Would you believe we are doing the USA cruise on Discovery too, I wonder if it's the same week as you 😅😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh we are living parallel lives!!

[@Onbehaard]

Hello Jamie and Matthew. Great video, as usual. If you hadn't gone for self disembarkation, what time do you think you would have got off? My parking is off site and so will need to be transferred. I've put down the return time as 10:30, and am wondering if that's a reasonable estimate. Cheers!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Any time between 8 and 9.30 usually!

[@andrewharrison6475]

It was nice to see you on board. Shame the beachcomber pool and bar wasn’t adult only on Iona. My wife is also a teacher (primary special needs) and some adult only free space would be ideal as we too have to travel in the school holidays.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yeh I was surprised about this! Even on our Disney cruises there are plenty of adult only areas 😂

[@tonyfanningphotography]

Thanks for the detailed vlog. One tip for you though, you need to buy a wind shield for your microphone. It’ll make all the difference to your audio.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ha! I do everything on my phone, there’s no separate mic. But thanks.

[@tonyfanningphotography]

@@TravelBlogJamie Fair enough pal. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences. We're going next April, and we're even more excited now we've watched your vlogs (and we'll be in an inside cabin too 🤣)

[@carolr9301]

The rib looks amazing. When I go back I'll definitely do the rib. Hellesylt is a lovely village. I went on an excursion to Geiranger, and to the lake, there were so many hairpin bends, not for the faint hearted. Did you cruise by the Seven Sisters water all after you left?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We sailed by the 7 sisters on the RIB Tour but not on the ship - different Route

[@carolr9301]

@@TravelBlogJamie we sailed up to the Seven Sisters last year and turned around just after. There was an Aida ship that had just left Geiranger and we had a bit of a horn battle. I think the captain of the Aida ship kept his finger on the button, he was very noisy.

[@Lizzie2919]

Iona no longer sails up Geiranger past 7 sisters although on their website it says it does. A big con!

[@Sophie7377]

Great video ☺️ Are there any places on Iona where you can buy more snacks like crisps or chocolate bars? 😃

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes there’s a shop with all sorts of goodies 😂

[@pennymartin2341]

Hello Jamie, we just booked our cruise for May 2025 with P&O so your videos were very helpful and enjoyable! I have a question, can you take 1 bottle of wine on board in your suitcase?? Oh and it really helped with the drinks package do I, don't I? :D

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes you can take a litre in your case or hand luggage (one per adult travelling in the same cabin). Enjoy 😊

[@retromojito]

ello! Just discovered your channel. What time of year was your cruise, please? And how often do port cancellations tend to happen? I've seen a couple of youtubers mention an unexpected sea day on Iona and I wonder if it's a regular thing :/

[@TravelBlogJamie]

This was May and Haugesund seems to have a few more cancellations that most

[@retromojito]

sorry I've just seen it was May/June time! Loving your vids :)

[@michealdavey1829]

Hi just watched your vlog I'm going in April so your vlog is very helpful thank you . So unofficially what drinks did you take on board and did you take all your own snacks as I have colitis and diabetes and likely snacks incase of emergency lol Thank you

[@TravelBlogJamie]

No unofficial about it - it’s official, you may have seen in vlog no.1 you are allowed to take on board a litre bottle of alcohol each to consume in your cabin. You are allowed to take on board soft drinks. Yes, take your snacks on. This is all allowed.

[@lyndavey4392]

Was on Iona in May was fab...Booked again for 3024

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ooof that’s a reallllllg long way off 😂

[@lyndavey4392]

Sadly My husband is fully wheelchair dependent so cabins book fast...Nothing left for Med in 24...Happy to go to beautiful Norway...xx

[@ummsafia1600]

Very informative blog, thank you. You did make me laugh at times Jamie 😂 I was wondering how long it took to self disembark? Looked like such a long queue but maybe it moved swiftly?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Disembarking the ship was seconds. The line through the Terminal took about 6 mins

[@KirstyG64]

Lagunas del fuente (apologies dodgy spanish spelling!) were yummy! Whats happened to maffoo....he's changed! 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

He’s not changed, he’s always been naughty, he just tries to hide it and I caught him out 😂

[@KirstyG64]

😂😂

[@TheSpanishChannel]

🎉🎉🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@harvey_holt3854]

I know this isn’t relevant to this video but how easy is it to book flight seats on fly cruises with P&O? Got a Caribbean one booked this year and should have the fight details available soon!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’ll let you know once I’ve done the fly cruise later in the year 😂

[@harvey_holt3854]

@@TravelBlogJamie sorry! Thought you had, me and my girlfriend love your videos btw!

[@elainemellor5729]

Would you recommend booking the Loen Sky-lift with P&O or independently. Thanks in advance😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

With P&O - was super easy to exchange for the ticket dosckside

[@TravelBlogJamie]

*dockside

[@jebre40]

Can I ask Jamie why you get a free exclusive sail away drink voucher as I have never received one? Thanks and great video

[@TravelBlogJamie]

As a peninsular club member, essentially

[@jebre40]

@@TravelBlogJamie I am a peninsular club member as I have been on many cruises with them?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@jebre40 you need to be Atlantic tier or above for free bubbly - what tier are you

[@jebre40]

@@TravelBlogJamie Holy Macaroni! I think I might have just moved up after my Arvia 2 week cruise recently so I will check, thanks Jamie 😂

[@michaelwheaton4770]

Hi Jamie, going on a Fjords cruise is August, do you recommend getting any NOK before departure for the port visits, or is card taken mostly everywhere. Many thanks

[@TravelBlogJamie]

We literally paid by card for everything, even up the mountain ♥️

[@michaelwheaton4770]

@TravelBlogJamie Many thanks for your quick reply, much appreciated, loving the Videos 😁

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@michaelwheaton4770 🙏🙏🙏

[@TravelHolidayVlogRyan]

Yes I will join you @TravelBlogJamie for this video on P&O Iona

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙌🙌🙌

[@dmurphypk]

Hey jamie. You mention going early to the excursions. How early is early.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Do you mean the trio to Loen Skylift? You can’t go on an excursion early as you’ll be given a time but for Loen, it’s a DIY job and yes, go as soon as you do m otherwise the lines will just get longer and longer as the day progresses

[@RyanFord-13]

I will see you @TravelBlogJamie on P&O Arvia through Christmas 2023

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@simonallen6119]

From every vlog I’ve seen on YT it’s a good job you can eat easily many times throughout the day as the portion sizes for an average person are laughable 😂 You were served 4 chunky chips with your fillet steak for example 🙄 Great vlog btw 👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh i find the portion sizes more than enough for me!

[@simonallen6119]

That’s because of all the snacks you had hidden in your cabin 😉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@simonallen6119 same at home

[@thereallilg1977]

Just subbed 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@marecianoble5826]

Mathew doesn't say much but when he does 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Leave them wanting more… 😂

[@suecameron3124]

Ha! Jamie, while watching this the Disney Cruise ad came on..... NOOOOO thank you...

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh really! I actually love Disney cruises and am on another in august

[@jolilly4264]

The unlimited soft drinks rule is that all ships with P&O as on Ventura in September?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hi Jo - are you referring to the drinks package? These had an overhaul just recently - I’ve got a blog explaining all the changes

[@jolilly4264]

@@TravelBlogJamie no what you can take onboard yourself?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@jolilly4264 ob yeh, take what you want / can Carry!

[@ionabaker2757]

Great two videos I glad you enjoyed me I on in October the 7th 2023 Iona in may 2024 Arvia in September 2024

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time!

[@user-cg7qe1xj2p]

we love these videos jamie maybe a donation page/gofundme so we can possibly fund more cruises for more videos

[@TravelBlogJamie]

That’s very kind of you 🙏

[@trottiscliffe]

As they say 'The only eco cruise ship is a shipwreck'.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Who says that?

[@sal8454]

Don’t think we can bring spirits on board anymore 😔

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Wait for the official info from P&O

[@lorrainereeves4466]

Scabby horse? Heard of a scabby cat and a horse between two bread wagons…..

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Absolutely 👍

[@Bessie66]

Can it be a bit of a heart stopper at the end of the cruise and you get your bill ?🫣

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Not really as you can see your spend on the app at any time 😆