P&O Cruises | Embarkation | Iona Cruise Ship | Southampton | Norwegian Fjords Cruise Norway | Day 1

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Welcome to "Cruise Travel and Explore with Stick Man Steve"! I'm thrilled to share the first vlog of an exciting series documenting our incredible P&O Cruise on the stunning Iona ship, exploring the breathtaking Norwegian fjords! 🌊✨
Departure and Journey
Our adventure began on Saturday, 6th July 2024, departing from the Southampton cruise terminal. But first, we embarked on a memorable coach journey from Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Thanks to P&O Cruises, our coach transfer was smooth and hassle-free. We were picked up by Intercruises at 8:15 am from the Premier Hotel on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool. We then had a second pickup at 8:45 am from Preston.
The Coach Experience
The 6-7 hour coach journey included two stops to stretch our legs and grab a bite. It was a comfortable ride with plenty of opportunities to chat with fellow travelers. Upon arrival in Southampton, we were ready to embark on our week-long Norwegian adventure! 🚌✨
Onboard P&O Iona
Once aboard the majestic P&O Iona, we quickly settled into our cozy inside cabin on deck 12. In this vlog, I'll give you a sneak peek of our cabin, with a full tour coming in later vlogs. We also had a special surprise planned for Gemma, my fiancée! 🎉💑
First Day Highlights
Our first day was packed with excitement:
We watched England play Switzerland in the European Championships at The Club House Bar on deck 8. ⚽🍻
We dined at the exquisite Indian restaurant, Sindhu, and it was so good we booked another reservation for later in the trip! 🍛🍷
Norwegian Fjords Itinerary
Our P&O cruise took us through some of the most stunning landscapes in Norway:
Stavanger
Olden
Hellesylt
Haugesund
Innvikfjorden
Nordfjords
Geirangerfjord
Sunnylvsfjorden
Storfjorden
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I've captured each of our seven days on this beautiful ship, including all the amazing restaurants, excursions, and our full ship tour. Don't miss out on any of the adventure! GO AND WATCH my vlogs on my KZbin channel "Cruise Travel and Explore with Stick Man Steve". 📽️✨
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