1 Week on P&O Iona Cruising Northern Europe (Part 1 of 3)

1 Week on P&O Iona Cruising Northern Europe (Part 1 of 3)
Here we go! It's part 1 of my 1 week cruise onboard P&O Iona, sailing Northern Europe and you are coming with me to experience everything from embarkation, the cabin, bars, entertainment, facilities, all meals, classes, dancing, singing, a detailed look at time ashore and how to make the most of your time on and off the ship, plus a lot of laughs and a lot of cheekiness, featuring my fab supporters and new friends!
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[@TravelBlogJamie]

Here we go! It’s the main event! Part 1 of 3.

[@user-qd6vt1sm6c]

Love your cruise videos Jamie

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@The-Ratbasher]

Absolutely love it Jamie. You're one sarnie short of a picnic, and that's what we all love !. Looking forward to part 2 !.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Lol 😆

[@23oakhill]

@@TravelBlogJamie only one sandwich?

[@carolr9301]

Love the Pringles on your pillow for turndown.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉

[@jonathanlindley1]

Another fantastic vlog Jamie. I do think you should write a food critic column in the Sunday Times. The description of the Asian inspired vegan pie nearly killed me 😂. Also the haters out there……diplomatically tell them do do one 😉.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You know me, always diplomatic lol 😆

[@Dawnuser-eu3ye9uv2c]

Loving the new shirt, and your singing was lovely enjoying this vlog. X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 😊

[@cruisingwithmolly8028]

Another great vblog , so good and love them, can’t sit for next one 😊I love that it was long too

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 😊

[@mazzaw859]

Great vlog as always. I laughed out loud a few times … especially at the statue with the hanging balls 🤣 🤣

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Lol 😆 I felt like I had to warn folk in advance 😆

[@andyjones8926]

Great first part of your latest adventure. Can’t wait until the next one ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks Andy

[@jackietanner2121]

Honestly, it's been the highlight of my Saturday night. Really love the Pringle song and, of course, everything else. You're very entertaining, and you never fail to make me laugh😂. X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Awww thank you so much!

[@sallybadman1306]

Loved the vlog. You are so cute when you sing. Iona looks fab. X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Awww thank you

[@Bessie66]

Not long then before that home time bell rings for the last time - I hope you both enjoy your future travels as much as we enjoy looking at them ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

July!! Eeek!

[@janemayhew1442]

Jamie enjoy more travelling, will be fun to watch . Your week on Iona looked great , 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏

[@joanneroberts855]

Love your turndowns 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉

[@lincolnroad3]

My favourite cruise ship. Never tire seeing her 😍😍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

She’s a beaut

[@sherri1257]

Absolutely loved this and you. Very entertaining and you’re so very funny. Loved Germany walk. Never saw anything like those big barrels you can dine in on the street! Thank you for sharing. You’re loved and adored. ⚓️❤️🙏

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I love this comment - thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@Missrawson]

So very wonderful! spotted ourselves in the background already :) what a magical week

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hooraaaah!!

[@ClaireD-bg8lu]

Fab vlog. Looks like you had a great time!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It was a fab week thank you 🙏

[@zeeharrison6024]

Loved this one JJ! I need to keep a pad and paper next to me to write the funniest bits down or the bits where I get it…the jokes! Making me want to cruise but don’t think I can cruise without you! Xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m ready for you - anytime you want to head off, I’m all yours

[@Mrs.S-uk]

Great vlog Jamie. Bremen looks lovely. Looking forward to Part 2. Chin chin ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s a very lovely place ❤️

[@SherylMottram]

Bremen looks lovely

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s beautiful

[@Mandyjj2972]

Brilliant. You took priority over the rest of the weeks tv! Lots of laughs as always. We've got a box of after eights ready for turndown!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh that’s a great idea!!

[@HenryWallace-uo6qj]

Wow! What a great Vlog. Can"t wait for part 2. Wunderschon.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@annieoconnor9778]

Another great informative vlog as always 🙏🏻

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@ScottAndersonphoto]

LOVE the disco ball for the cabin!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🕺

[@ScottAndersonphoto]

YAAAASSSSS @@TravelBlogJamie

[@RyanFord-13]

2 more weeks until my cruise on P&O Ventura for 2 weeks around Spain and Portugal Jamie oh yes I can’t wait for it.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy 😊

[@ryanharris4964]

Can’t wait for the next vlog x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks Ryan

[@ryanharris4964]

@@TravelBlogJamie i absolutely love watching your vlogs Jamie the best cruise vlogger out there 😎 Loved meeting you last year (highlight of the cruise ) 😀see you on Thursday and i cannot wait for the end of next Month 🥃🍺😀x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@ryanharris4964 yaaaay!!! It’s going to be awesome 😎

[@lindaedge6674]

Hi Jamie really enjoyed part 1 of Iona vlog Bremen looked amazing 🤩

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Beautiful place

[@carolhewitt2221]

Hi jamie im going on the iona in november it will be my first time im also on the avira in july so looking forward to both

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Have a great time

[@tinawebber8223]

We loved this vlog Iona is one of our favourite ships… and how strange to bump into more people when your semi-naked 😂 Looking forward to the next 2 episodes 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Lol 😆 Always happens!?

[@scottlakey1136]

Good to see you back with another video.well done on making it a full time job.keep the videos coming

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you - there are always 2 a week so keep your 👀 peeled!

[@scottlakey1136]

Thanks jamie get maffo on a few more cruises 👍👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@scottlakey1136 not sure how to do that when his leave is limited to so many weeks…

[@scottlakey1136]

Of course.well my girlfriend and i have never been on a cruise so watching your videos is giving us food for thought.what makes your videos so good is the detail you go into about food ,what the cabins are like etc and your views are very fair.so thanks again and mabye we might see you on a cruise sometime and i will buy you a cocktail or 2 😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@scottlakey1136 oh now you’re talking lol

[@nadi275]

Praise again Jamie I'm afraid 😂 You are so natural, real, and yourself. Fab vlog again. By the way the music you choose is great and enhances the viewing experience. You and Mafoo responsible maybe and Mafoo's editing is ace.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

My editing nearly always, but maffoo makes the music 🎵

[@kittenspy]

Great part 1. Spotted myself a couple of times (Crows Nest meet-up and silent disco!). Loved the look of Bremen. I wasn’t brave enough to diy it by train ourselves. Sophie and I did the Klimahaus in Bremerhaven which was really enjoyable but would definitely look at getting to Bremen if there was a next time.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s a beautiful city isn’t it?!

[@Potato_da_gamer]

Bro this guy is really good at blogging

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks potato 🥔

[@Andrea_Adshead]

Ahhh great vlog xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnbarrett5268]

Fab Jamie Louise and John say hi it was great to finally meet you

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh please say hi back!!

[@chloewatson6246]

Oh my gosh I was on the same cruise as you! Hope you enjoyed as much as we did! X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I did thank you 🙏

[@lindseychapman3801]

Really enjoyed seeing the peninsular lunch. It’s not often mentioned on vlogs, even ones staying in mini suites.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Well it was a first for me so I had to show it ❤️❤️❤️

[@PostcardAndAPint]

Jamie we loved this!!! Reliving our trip all over again. You do such a brilliant job of explaining so many processes on board and gave some amazing tips. Ooo like a virgin - Madonna! Ah we saw ourselves swimming! Cracking pipes on you Jamie! Hope your man cold didn't turn into man flu - we've heard that's deadly! Ok how did you avoid the rain in Bremen!!! We got soaked! Schnoor was amazing and we did the Christmas shop too! Bremen was just stunning! Sindu was incredible - best food we had on board. Our service in sindu was incredible. Amazing food. Omg - it's us!! Thanks so much for popping us in! We've had about 12 subs today!! You're a legend. Our first Iona vlog is out tomorrow #yourenotinit !!! You're in your 2nd vlog a week tomorrow. You're a #legend #allroundlovelyguy cheers 🍻

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It sounds like you had a fab time too! So I chose the afternoon slot for Bremen - a stroke of luck! Thanks for appearing in the vlog ❤️❤️❤️

[@PostcardAndAPint]

@@TravelBlogJamie cheers lovely. We've learnt so much about Iona and P&O from watching your vid!

[@teresajarkowska5792]

Another enjoyable vlog. Thank you. No trolling here because you used a suites only restaurant for breakfast, I quite like seeing how the other half (5%?) live. I assure you it won’t ruin any future cruises.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hehe - pleased to hear it

[@katebrownlee6843]

Great vlog Jamie! We saw you vlogging a few times!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuu

[@geanninesmith796]

Just catching up.... Love your vlogs Jamie x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuuuu ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonynewman1694]

Great vlog wish we were on there looks like a good couple of days ❤️😁🤣

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It was fab!

[@colletterudge2771]

Hi love,love watching your vlogs....so funny. I think your great 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuu ❤️❤️❤️

[@joanneroberts855]

🎉 yay made it on patreon

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Woohoo 🥳 and thank you 🙏

[@jackieaudus9829]

On my break on my night shift and I hope I didn’t wake anyone else when you said about the PG13 sculpture Jamie, I did LOL 😂 you do cheer me up on my night shifts Jamie.. Bremen (?) looks like a lovely town …. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hehe! I’m a bit naughty 😂

[@patriciadalton4545]

Love your videos Must say when you said about Arcadia Sindhu It is a proper cruise ship the huge cruise ships are not Our fave ships are Aurora & Arcadia for obv reasons then Ventura for the no fly to Caribbean 35 days Keep sailing 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🥰🥰🥰

[@natalielawrence4571]

I love watching your vlogs your so helpfull and informative thank you so much. Me and my fiance are cruising 3rd may 2025 our first time and your hints and tips have helped so much. x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you so much 😊

[@natalielawrence4571]

@@TravelBlogJamie your very welcome you've helped us so much we're doing the Norwegian fjords and so excited 😊

[@john07973]

Great vid many thanks 👍🏻 looking forward to the R'dam one . Next time you're there check out de Ballentent on the waterfront by Het Part close to Euromast - best meatballs in Holland 🍴

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@deborahsimpson2725]

Going on my first cruise in September… I’m 57 and going with my girlfriend… My husband is very jealous!!😂 going on the Iona to the Norwegian fjords…. Find your cruise of logs, very informative and interesting…😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Text speak lol 😆

[@frenchietj]

Luved the vlog Jamie. Amanda made a beautiful Dupiaza last night

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I love a Dupiaza although with loads of chilli 🌶️

[@lizblyth444]

Love the new shirt x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuu

[@CruisingSolowithJulie]

Absolutely loved it. I’m off on the same cruise 30th March shame you’re not on it 😢 keep the blogs coming I love them. As a solo cruiser your vlogs are so helpful ❤️

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you, Julie!

[@CruisingSolowithJulie]

@@TravelBlogJamie ❤️

[@janetsullivan4072]

I'm also on this cruise

[@ArL0_2020]

this cruise was my 1st ever. I think we met on the 2nd day when we were at sea. My friend took a picture of us both and every time I see it, it puts a smile on my face. Meeting you really made my holiday!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I’d love to see this pic!!

[@ArL0_2020]

@@TravelBlogJamie sure thing!

[@ArL0_2020]

@TravelBlogJamie I am unable to send you the picture on youtube. I have tried to make it a sticker aswell but that hasn't worked either. Sorry

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@ArL0_2020 I’m always on Facebook (jamiewrobins)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@ArL0_2020 thanks for trying!

[@bettycollins3960]

If I can't cruise as often as I dearly would love to, I can at least pretend I am with you!! So here we go again ❤. As a silly side note: my daughter, Michaela, has just renewed her passport and now has a proper UK blue one 💙 (I am so jealous!) It was seeing yours at the start that prompted this. And before you say, I still have 3 years to go on my red one and I'm too mean to do it sooner! Now let's carry on please. 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I have 2 more years in mine!

[@bettycollins3960]

I asked Michaela how much it would cost if I did do it now - £82 !!!! Start saving.

[@williamwade8285]

Best review I have ever seen, have you posted 2&3 yet, doing this cruise Easter 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏 Part 2 on Wednesday ❤️

[@janebunn6846]

72 days till my next cruise lm so excited l can’t wait , cruise number 41 lm addicted and lm fine with that 😎😎😎😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Awesome 😎

[@elizabethbryan3821]

Bremen I think needs to be a new port!!.. Love your home comforts😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😎😎😎

[@carolr9301]

Morning Jamie.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Morniiiiiinv 👋

[@trisyork]

Love the content! I’m going on my first solo cruise to Norway in June and a little nervous! Any tips for solo cruising?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Well I mean this is me doing a solo cruise so I joined the Facebook group before sailing, I went to the Facebook meet up and there are also solo meets

[@janetsullivan4072]

Doing this cruise at easter. Its a well known fact there's no calories at sea.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Zero calories

[@jayemtee]

Defo enjoyed my swim tho! X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hehe

[@hazellees4230]

Lovely voice❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🥰🥰🥰

[@23oakhill]

On your recommendation , I tried the dhosa and it was yummy, I had the fillet steak and that was wonderful too. I think you had quite a lucky break going to Bremen. Better than Hamburg , perhaps they might change the future visits.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes I preferred Bremen to Hamburg for sure! Glad you enjoyed the dosa ❤️

[@daveamey7272]

where are the attractions jamie show them show them show them lol lol

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Lol 😆 😂 😝

[@janerees8990]

Morning Jamie! 8

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hey 👋

[@KirstyG64]

Bit perilous having disco next to pool. Someone bound to fall in 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I wanted it to be me

[@KirstyG64]

@@TravelBlogJamie 🤣

[@user-po4ng8zq1u]

When you turned down your bed you threw your Pringles onto your pillow that would have shattered them Loving your blogs

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍

[@kathleenormesher1004]

Hi Jamie what mixer do you put with your vodka love ya vlog 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I either have soda or a sugar free mixer

[@jaynemorris7600]

That’s set me up nice;y for 3 weeks time on Iona - I saw the chargeable option for epicurean breakfast on la voixs blog I think it was £8.50 ?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

This is correct 👍

[@caroleroscoe1274]

Hi jamie, just wanted to ask you did you find out if you can have breakfast in the epicuran if you pay when your not stauing in a suite , hope you had a fab cruise ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes, I cover it fully in part 2 ❤️

[@lhvent]

I could picture you as Dr. Warfield in a remake of The Nutty Professor. You would be great.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh well if the cap fits

[@siblacklockhughes612]

We’re on the Iona when you’re getting on the Arcadia in May (I’ll wave if I see you). I like to get on the ship and book what I can’t book from home. I’m sure I can navigate around the ‘app thats not an app’ but with having to get the last four digits from your key card do you have to wait until you can get to your room? On royal Caribbean that’s not until about 2:30 😢

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I was able to get my card as soon as I got on at 12ish!

[@mariacarr2130]

Have you got a link of the excursions you did and where we can book them. Going on our first cruisr may 25th x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Not sure if you’ve watched the other parts yet but the transfers to Bremen / Bruges were via P&O / your personaliser and everything else I did independently and all signposted in the vids. Have fun!

[@debbieball900]

Hi Jamie. Please can you tell me if you have taken a cruise only cruise and arranged your own flight and transportation and did you find it an easy procedure.Love your videos. Take care.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hi Debbie - I’m really sorry but I don’t understand the Q. This is a cruise to the Netherlands / Germany from Southampton and back - no flight required. Unless I’ve misunderstood?

[@debbieball900]

@@TravelBlogJamie Sorry you're unclear on my question. I'd like to know if you have booked a cruise only cruise in the past where you have to arrange your own flight & transportation to & from the ship,

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@debbieball900 yes, princess cruises from Los Angeles and also Fort Lauderdale. Simple process of booking a flight and cruise separately but when further afield we arrive at least a day or 2 in advance in case of delays and to explore

[@debbieball900]

Thanks Jamie. I'm just a bit dubious of this type of cruise. Happy holidays to you & your partner .@@TravelBlogJamie

[@tommurphy6342]

Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yaaaas

[@tommurphy6342]

@@TravelBlogJamie Respec.🤘

[@deborahsimpson2725]

Sorry!! Speaking text!!😂 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😂

[@Jammy14751]

Doing a great Britannia cruise in July, my itinerary changed slightly 😮😮😂😂 Has your itinerary ever changed??

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Well it did on this cruise - have you watched?!

[@Jammy14751]

@TravelBlogJamie I have started 🤣🤣 I have seen the point where it has changed. Hopefully should finish the 1st part tonight in UK! 🇬🇧 Wherever you are Jamie hope your well 😊😊😊🩵🩵🩵

[@neillewis6837]

Hi Jamie, great vlog. When you get on Iona, are you able to find the 6 digit code somewhere other than the cruise card to logon to the App/website ? I’d like to book things asap if possible.

[@andrewford86]

Think it’s the last 6 digits on the number on your boarding pass too

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I think Andrew might be on to something but I’ve never looked as I always get my card as soon as I board

[@andrewford86]

It’s a little secret to book the activities you can’t before hand whilst waiting in the departure lounge prior to boarding….shhh…don’t tell too many people!

[@neillewis6837]

Thank you Andrew & Jamie 👍😊

[@kateandjon2]

Hi as a self confessed coffee addict what time did vistas open from and until on Iona? Thanks :-)

[@TravelBlogJamie]

7am-11pm

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

Can all levels of peninsular club attend the lunch on embarkation day?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

No, Caribbean and above

[@liseoppenheimer7255]

How far ahead can you book 710 club? Only once on board?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes once onboard and usually from 4pm on embarkation day

[@stevelovegrove7956]

Morning Jamie I'm looking to up grade the patron how's the money taken😊

[@SherylMottram]

You register your bank card and its taken out of your bank each month, hope that helps

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thanks for explaining, Sheryl 🙏🙏🙏

[@traceybartlam7737]

That was not how the North Sea was in February 2022 🤢 admittedly we were cruising Norway but oh my goodness it was rough at times. We couldn’t make anticipated speed due to the weather and everything breakable was moved to the floor and balcony furniture was tied up!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

You never know with any sea or ocean

[@traceybartlam7737]

@@TravelBlogJamie true. We had some calm moments but as someone who suffers from seasickness coming back to the furniture all tied up was “concerning “ 😂 I basically mainlined Stugeron the whole trip. It didn’t put me off and we are due to cross from Iceland to Faroe and eventually Norway this year so I’ll just pack plenty of seasickness tablets - just in case because as you say, you can never tell.

[@amesavis]

i like and am surprised of how approving people are of your flaming nature

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I have no idea what flaming nature means

[@NamyDoesCruising]

Er… I vote for an Uncle Jamie turn down!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’ll do them allll!!

[@janetsullivan4072]

Doing the transfer isn't lazy it's about convience

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I was definitely being lazy

[@NarrativeEscapes]

I find the SkyDome acts (not the singers) a bit weird - sort of a cut price Cirque du Soleil with all the things that make this those shows worth watching. I think the troupe behind them are tripping.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s not for me, that’s for sure

[@lizblyth444]

8

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🥂

[@karenrees6188]

So funny as usual ..like a virgin ha ha

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙈

[@dennismills6887]

ok jamie what did you snort? you seem hyper in this vlog

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Air and mung beans

[@dennismills6887]

😇@@TravelBlogJamie

[@robertgrifiths9504]

Disappointed you didn't Mention the musicians of bremen and show the statue. I know when travelling it's hard to show everything

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh dear

[@BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_d133]

Progress is all I can see on this channel

[@TravelBlogJamie]

But not through buying views…. 🛑