P&O Iona Cruise Vlogs Ep 5 - OASIS SPA, DANCING and our thoughts on the new P&O DRINKS PACKAGE!

In episode 5 of our P&O Iona Seacation Cruise Vlogs Paul has his first Spa experience, we sample the Horizon Buffet and enjoy entertainment in the Sky Dome and have fun at the Silent Disco. We also discuss the controversial changes that P&O have made to their drinks package!
We filmed these vlogs in August 2021
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[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You can find out more about the P&O Drinks package here. - paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/po-cruises-bar-prices-drinks-packages/

[@baileysmum2288]

Paul and Carol thanks for that as was wondering if it would be worth getting drinks package , love you vlogs looking forward to watching more 😀

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@baileysmum2288 Thanks, great to hear you enjoy them! 😍

[@stevenmilloy3933]

Did you have enough custard? Lol

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol not quite! 🤣🤣

[@sadieround2766]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emmaludlow8173]

Ah this is the one where we make a cameo appearance, we'll be asking for royalties 😁😂😂😂. That was a fun day, it was lovely to re-live a bit of it again 🥰

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol you were great company and it was such a fun day! 😍

[@conniethomas4753]

6months on a pen & keyring share! Love this :-)

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@conniethomas4753 Lol! 🤣

[@JennyGinny]

Sounds like a perfect day to me! Pork pie, silent disco and acoustic kung foo fighting 😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol it was! 🤣😍

[@angelahorton5745]

I just love watching you two! Loved seeing Paul throw some shapes on the dance floor. I hope the silent disco is still on Iona in March, it looked great fun. We're not going to bother with the drinks package, we'll just buy the cocktails we want although we always have it on Princess Plus but P&O doesn't seem such good value for money. I definitely want to give the spa a try but probably just once for a treat.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Hope they continue the Silent Disco as so much fun. Same we are going to pay as we go in January. Definitely treat yourself to the spa it was a lovely way to spend a few hours!

[@bethhodgkinson2786]

Thanks for the info about the drinks package - the price seems comparable to other cruises for the package but with less choice! The Spa facilities look amazing - will have to give them a whirl! Another great video!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes the cocktail selection is very poor. We are definitely Spa fans now, thanks for watching!

[@sallymitchell6423]

Just a question about the drinks package on Iona - there is no brandy on your list, I’m assuming they do have it??!! Also, surely if you have a vodka and coke that’s allowed on the package? Even though it seems from your price list that you’d be over the £6.95 limit? Thanks for your help x

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

They do we have missed it so thanks for pointing that out. Regarding a vodka and Coke that is included in the package as it is just a dash of Coke not a full glass.

[@clairebatson4120]

Can you still buy the coffee card which P&O did pre covid

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Hi Claire we are not coffee drinkers apart from instant so we can’t answer that one, sorry.

[@colinedwards4815]

The drinks package is far more expensive on p and o then any other cruise I have been on I don't know why thanks for the video guys keep them coming I really enjoy them 👍

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

When we cruised on Royal Caribbean their drinks package was £61, Cunard is £51 so there are more expensive ones out there. The cocktails were a real issue for us. Great to hear you are enjoying them!

[@ledsi1]

Just subscribed! Great videos! Could I ask where you go your T-shirt from in this video,Paul? I really like it 😊

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

I bought from a company in America that have sadly gone bust. ☹️☹️

[@ledsi1]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel thanks for replying anyway 😊

[@DolittleCampers]

Well I never thought we would ever see Pauly Morgan in the shower 😂 we love a good spa. Lovely table by the window for dinner. The treacle tart looked amazing, I have no idea how the custard didn’t over flow when you put your spoon in. Pillow talk? How much conversation can you have about a pillow 😂 we did the silent Christmas disco in Edinburgh, great fun 👍🏻

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol we did enjoy our Spa time! We do love a silent disco too. Thanks for watching!

[@paulwilson1492]

Great informative video. Thank you. I think we will do the Spa, but like Paul once will be enough for me!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol it is lovely to do during a cruise, so definitely would recommend! 😀

[@travelswithlizzylou]

Can't wait to get on Iona. You 2 are are amazing 👏

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks, it is a fabulous ship!

[@marksmith383]

Hello.. Watched a couple of your vids whilst deciding which cruise to go to fjords on and found them really natural and informative. Went into town today to book(Gloucester) and either saw Paul's double or the nan himself?? Please let me know and keep making your vlogs👍

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol must of been a double! Thanks great to hear, what did you book?

[@marksmith383]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel we booked the iona for early May, done with flying so hopefully this will be the first of many🙏 funnily enough we bought our first caravan this time last year and had a great first year/learning curve so looking forward to your site reviews👍

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@marksmith383 Oh thats great...we love going away in our camper....we have some campsite reviews on our website which may be helpful paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/campsite-reviews/

[@sallymitchell6423]

We are recent devotees to your channel and booked on Iona in February, so lapping up all the info. We are also motorhomers so enjoy your camping videos too x

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for finding us! Great to hear you enjoy both! 😀

[@colinedwards4815]

Thanks for the information guys

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Your welcome!

[@stuartgordon8605]

Another great video, thank you Morcambe and Wise! Only 2 cocktails in a package is stingey!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol! We were really disappointed with the cocktails selection on the package, very different from our time on Oceana pre pandemic. We are back on Iona in January and we will pay as we go for drinks.

[@angelamathlin4617]

Thank you for the information guys

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No problem!

[@daftcattravel]

I remember you talking about the P&O drinks package when we were on Sky Princess. That 20% off is a bit naughty for sure.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes we did. It certainly isn't the best!

[@MarinaAndJoeGo]

Another fantastic video Paul and Carole! We haven't tried the chip shop curry sauce yet, but we agree that the gravy in The Quays is the closest thing to KFC gravy we've had! 😍😍 The spa pass looks like great value too 😀 The drinks package doesn't seem brilliant though 😕

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We loved the Quays, it is a great place to eat any time of day! Spa was fabulous and worth the money, sadly the drinks package was not. We will pay as we go in January!

[@chriswilliams6568]

We have never been on P & O, too formal for us, but my hubby loves the steam rooms on ships. Often free on Princess.

[@yvonnemulvihill4456]

Hello Carol and Paul, thank you for the information I don’t think you were moaning at all. P and O should look at their drinks package regarding cocktails. Love your vlogs and banter all the best Yvonne xx

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Yvonne, glad you enjoy them! 😀

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

Me and my Partner absolutely bloody love you two! I get really excited when I notice a new video from you. We have unfortunately missed out on an Iona cruise, but are on the Ventura on 5th Dec for 12 days, Spain and Portugal. We are getting the drinks package, but have to say, am also disappointed re: the cocktails - but also like you say, its a niggle but not a deal breaker. Cant wait for your next x x

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh thanks so much! Videos out every Sunday, and appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a fabulous time on Ventura! 😀

[@thegibsons2200]

Bijoux

[@emmadoheny8319]

I am ere in hospital watching your videos for the first time. I absolutely love how ye tell us about ur holiday. I would love this someday 🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for finding us, that's great to hear!

[@apgx6032]

Naughty! I would say it was more calculated re the drinks package.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol true! 😃

[@chriswilliams6568]

On Celebrity we just paid the difference between drinks pkg max and other drink price.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

That's how it should be!

[@lyndavey4392]

Booking Iona this week Norway as we love it .. looking forward to going on Iona..xxx

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh brilliant, it is a great ship and Norway is stunning too! 😍

[@chriswilliams6568]

Why was Paul putting napkin and cutlery down beside table?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

There was a little shelf there.

[@apgx6032]

“Bijoux” small and elegant Pillow Talk! Hilarious 😆 love it.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

🤣

[@apgx6032]

I would pay the £25 just for the shower alone.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol it was amazing!

[@ls5678]

Love you both. I feel like I am on holiday with you. Keep up the good work.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks so much Lynn. Glad you enjoy them!

[@joshl9328]

Did you get the spa area and showers all to yourselves?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Nearly, it was really quiet when we were in there. It was lovely! 😀

[@irenarobh6058]

its always a weekend on ship lol...true or false.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol true! 🤣🤣

[@chriswilliams1595]

Done 14 nights on iona what a con to many cabins not a nuff shops drinks very expensive. Been cruising for 15 year's all over the world got the feeling it's more about just taking your money than a experience. Happy holidays. Keep safe.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh that's a shame, will be interesting to see what we think when we are back on in January and it is at full capacity. Who do you normally cruise with?

[@chriswilliams1595]

Me and the wife mainly cruise with Royal Caribbean in the summer but in the winter it's only p&o that go out of Southampton. We have done many cruises with all the big ships we like transatlantic cruise when we spend time in America over the summer it's nice to relax coming home on a cruise . Thanks for the reply Hope you have a nice time. Keep safe

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Transatlantic is on our to do list for 2022 😀

[@ab_trips_tours]

Great series love the humour. The cost of the drinks is a great heads up and will allow us to plan for our trip on Iona in 2023. Can I just ask what cost are the teas, coffees, chocolates etc. Thanks.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks! Teas were £2.20 & Coffees were between £2.45 - £2.80. Have just added these to our post on our website, so thanks for asking! 😀

[@ab_trips_tours]

Paul and Carole Love to Travel. That's great thanks for the info. Not sure we would get our money's worth going for the ultimate drinks package at £40 pppd.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No we agree and have decided not to have the package when are back on Iona in January.

[@daqiao]

Amazing balcony !!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was fabulous! 😀

[@dalerockall6840]

Hi, We have just across you KZbin channel and have a question please..... If we purchased the drinks package and ordered a Gin, if you add tonic does that take it over the price allowed within the drinks package? Thank you. We have booked on the Arvia next July 2023 Thank you again. Dale.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No problem. Depends on which type of Gin and tonic you choose. We just asked for standard and it was fine!

[@grantourismo0109]

Look very good

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We had a great cruise on Iona. We are back on in January so will be good to see if any thing has changed! 😀

[@mauricefoster8648]

We did not go for the drinks package, pay as you go worked out less expensive. The spa looked fun, we will give it go in September. Another great video guys 👍👍

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We will just pay as we go in January. We definitely recommend the spa, it was a lovely treat! 😍