P&O Iona Full Dining Tour & Review / The BEST Places to Eat & Where to AVOID

[@ALifeintheParks]

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[@AnaheimParkTourist]

Very detailed video, excellent resource if you are cruising on the P&O Iona! Don't blame you for going to the burger place twice, a good burger is surprisingly hard to find these days.

[@ALifeintheParks]

That’s so true, finding a good burger place these days is getting more difficult especially on as ship! Many thanks for watching ☺️

[@Mashemell.Travel]

Nice food guide, good tips what to avoid 👍34

[@ALifeintheParks]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@jullieadeleida3197]

How my friend notification and videos are good and good to watch and listen to from a distance and watch with all your heart. nice👏💯👍🙋

[@ALifeintheParks]

Many thanks for watching and commenting, I’m really pleased that you enjoyed it ☺️

[@PuniChanFam]

warning: don’t watch this on an empty stomach 😝 Sindhu looks so good 🤤 appreciate the in depth review of each dining option while on board! happy sailing 🛳️ thanks for sharing ✨

[@ALifeintheParks]

Ha ha! Cruise ship food vlogs take so long as they make me so hungry to make. Sindhu is fantastic! Is there similar Indian restaurants in California? That’s the one thing missing in Orlando.

[@harriethopper9981]

My friend and I were on the Iona in November, and we were in the Sindhu twice. It was wonderful.

[@ALifeintheParks]

I’m so glad to hear that, it’s a fantastic restaurant

[@AlphaTraveler1]

That is very cool. The place looks great and love the look of the food. LIKE 13. 👍👍👍

[@ALifeintheParks]

Thank you so much, the food was delicious ☺️

[@joannsalas]

Wow a lot to choose from and now I'm hungry. LOL You did a great job with a lot of detail of each place!

[@ALifeintheParks]

Many thanks, these megaships have so many places to eat! Making the video took a long time as I kept getting hungry too and had to keep stopping for a bite to eat 😂

[@joannsalas]

@@ALifeintheParksHysterical 😂

[@wheelchair_dude]

Just been watching your Iona cruise and I'm commenting about the toast, which I'm quite partial to eating this cold so not a problem for me thanks fot the review....

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@wheelchair_dude Everyone is different and what someone dislikes can be another person’s favourite. She’s a great ship, have you booked a cruise on her or are you planning to!

[@wheelchair_dude]

@@ALifeintheParksyes we were on her maiden voyage also 2yrs ago before trying out Arvia the sister ship which we felt was a better eating experience and had most meals in the 6th street diner.....happy cruising....👍

[@ALifeintheParks]

@ I’ve heard good things about the 6th Street Diner. I’ve yet to sail on Arvia but hope to later in the year all being well 🤞

[@wheelchair_dude]

@@ALifeintheParks we thought Arvia was a better ship and as the 2nd ship of it's size felt lot newer 🚢 go figure!!? Good luck.......

[@ALifeintheParks]

@ That’s very interesting to hear. Many thanks 🤞

[@jesshavinfun3547]

The Eggs Benedict looks wonderful! Best burger at sea? I'll take it! Ahhhhhh, breakfast delivered to your room on a "Sea" day sounds perfect! The Charcuterie board looks delicious! I'm starving, lol. Have a wonderful week 😊

[@DADDIO1969]

Ok...let me get my napkin tucked in my shirt under my chin and utensils in my hands cause I know I'm going to be very hungry and ready to eat after watching this!😂 Wow! These are such amazing meals! I always appreciate how they display it so beautifully on the plate before you eat. Love the creativity. Love the Limelight club and I think I'm a bit biased because there was a nightclub I frequented aa a young adult in NYC by the same name!🤗 I Absolutely would love the lasagna from the Olive Grove!!!😍 Completely enjoyed your full reviews and tour, My Friend!!! You Always do an Excellent job!👍 Hope everything is well with you!!! 😁🤙👊

[@ALifeintheParks]

You want to the Limelight Club as a youngster, I wonder if that’s where they got the idea from? The Olive Grove was fantastic and was even better as it was included in the fare. Many thanks for watching and commenting as always, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@RipRideVlogIt]

Love love love Keel and Cow! The breakfast looked really good 😍 good to see what else you can get from Sindhu I’d definitely eat there again just not the lobster for me haha You got La Voix very jealous! Interesting to see the similarities and differences between Iona and Arvia for their food and restaurants! Great video as always 💙✨

[@cruisingandexploring]

Excellent video! We're on Iona in August so it's great to see all the food choices on offer - many thanks 😉

[@ALifeintheParks]

Many thanks for watching and if I didn’t emphasise it enough, definitely book the Olive Grove as soon as you can. It was fantastic for a broadly complimentary restaurant. Where are you sailing to?

[@cruisingandexploring]

@@ALifeintheParks We’re off to the Fjords, can’t wait! Thanks for the tip re booking the Olive Grove, I’ll make sure we do that 😉

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@cruisingandexploring Awesome, it’s a great destination, I hope the weather is good for you 🤞🏻

[@cruisingandexploring]

@@ALifeintheParksthank you! 😉

[@TheAdventuresofMegGreg]

I made a big mistake and you even warned me ahead of time 😂 but I ended up watching this with my morning coffee before I ate breakfast LOL, oh dear now I’m starving! The food is our favorite on a cruise. How cool to have a gastro pub onboard. The chicken trio looks so amazing! I’ve never had tandoori chicken before. The British retro looks so fun! Greg loves a good lasagna! And pizza of course 😂 I enjoy seeing the food in the main dining room. We were a bit disappointed in the food in the MDR on royal this time, we had some hits, but a few underwhelming meals too. The breakfast items are making my stomach growl so much 😂 those burgers look so good, so I can see why you went there twice lol! Another fantastic video! 😊💕

[@ALifeintheParks]

Finding good Indian food in the US is a rarity, I would have thought that Canada would have some great restaurants though. Tandoori chicken is incredible. Must be disappointing that the MDR food wasn’t as good this time on Royal, I do wonder if that’s so passenger’s pay to eat in the specialty restaurants? I hope that you’re now having a great breakfast, you are awake very early for a Saturday!

[@TheAdventuresofMegGreg]

@@ALifeintheParks Canada has so many! I really need to try it as I have never been yet. But there’s lots of options for me to check out 😊 For the Royal MDR - I think that’s exactly why the food is underwhelming this time, they have so many specialty options that they want us to pick those lol. And it’s working!

[@ALifeintheParks]

@TheAdventuresofMegGreg That’s a video right there ‘Meg and Greg have Tandoori chicken for the first time’ 😂 I’m even more looking forward to trying the MDR on Royal now, although I think I’ll end up in the Windjammer rather than a specialty restaurant!

[@Kumushskitchen]

Excellent video! Very beautiful and informative review! Tfs my friend. Stay safe 🤝 Have a great time 👍💖

[@ALifeintheParks]

Thank you so much for watching and the kind words 👍

[@jasoncursley4686]

Another excellent video the food looked good hopefully you are sailing again soon!

[@ALifeintheParks]

Many thanks and funny you should say that, I’m off sailing around Spain from Friday 😂

[@jasoncursley4686]

@@ALifeintheParks Sure you will have a great time and looking forward to the videos!

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@jasoncursley4686 I sure hope so and thanks! 👍

[@TastesLikeDisney]

Your burger at Keel Cow looked delicious! I love Mascarpone! I would definitely order that dessert.😋 The Chicken Curry definitely looked like it was worth ordering twice.😄 Thanks for the video!

[@chrisjohnsonadventures]

Definitely a lot to chose there glad I eat while watching this lol great video mate

[@ALifeintheParks]

Many thanks Chris! Making this video make me very hungry 😂

[@jijitabi]

This is an amazing video👍👍👍 I want to ride a luxury cruise ship too. Have a great weekend.

[@ALifeintheParks]

I hope that you get to do so soon. Many thanks, I hope you’re having a great weekend too.

[@trvlnthru]

That first restaurant really did look like an airport lounge. LOL. Sindhu looked amazing to me. I love Indian food and it all looked delicious here. Jack is kinda picky so I don't know that he would love it - but he can usually find something to eat. I like the look of the Olive Grove. All the food here looks really good. I think I would walk around the cruise ship feeling uncomfortably full much of the time with all that good food there. Thanks for sharing this dining review onboard the P&O Iona!

[@joannecresswell3448]

Did a week cruise on Iona but missed half these places 😮 will make sure I visit all of them next time but at least I'll have plenty of time on there 35 nights to the Caribbean and back. 😊

[@ALifeintheParks]

Wow! Now that’s a real cruise, I hope that you have a wonderful time and get to visit them all. Many thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it 👍

[@annualtravellers]

Absolutely fantastic review! At the sindhu do you pay a cover change AND also have to pay for individual meals? The information on P & O is a bit confusing. Thank you for a great video 😊

[@ALifeintheParks]

You just pay for the dishes that you choose so there’s no cover charge. However when you book your reservation and I highly recommend that you go as it’s a very popular restaurant, there’s a £10 per person fee which will come off the bill once you’ve eaten there. Honestly, it’s my favourite dining option on P&O! Many thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it.

[@earsandideas7266]

Lots of great information about the food on Iona. There certainly looks to be a great selection and they certainly do yummy looking desserts. Something that RC lacks on a bit.

[@ALifeintheParks]

As someone who does usually ‘do’ desserts, the ones on Iona was fabulous! Many thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@kubam1498]

thankyou, very helpful for us planning our trip.

[@ALifeintheParks]

It’s my pleasure, when and where are you cruising to?

[@kubam1498]

Norway, this summer.

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@kubam1498 That’s going to be a great trip, I do have a series of vlogs from my trip there last year which maybe of interest? If you have any questions please let me know.

[@winklepicking3202]

Do they no longer do fried chicken at the American grill at the quays?

[@FLACKFAM]

Love the Titanic hotel! Nice room on the ship, the seat at the window is nice! All the food looks good! Poor girls, singing in the shower 😂!

[@ALifeintheParks]

Ha ha! Yes indeed, many thanks for watching ☺️

[@PixarFan327]

What Month, Day and Year Did You Go To Disney California Adventure in 2004 For The First Trip and Do You Have The Footage Of SunShine Plaza, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Golden State, A Bugs Land, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Soarin’ Over California, Grizzly River Run, Mulholland Madness and The Sun Wheel A Life Of The Parks

[@ALifeintheParks]

I went there in March in 2004 and May in 2007!

[@TheJourneyAwaits]

Thanks for the great review. 👍

[@ALifeintheParks]

Thank you so much for watching the Premiere, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@callum9880]

Do you have to book MDR for celebration night? If yes is that when on board eg first day?

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@callum9880 Nope, you can just join the physical or virtual queue to get in. Either way there’s rarely too long of a wait.

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

I cant wait to be on iona 3rd may any food tips

[@ALifeintheParks]

Hi, she’s a great ship. Definitely book the Olive Grove as soon as you can, it’s a speciality dining quality restaurant that’s included in the cruise fare. The Quays is a great place to grab some good food fast! I hope you have a wonderful time.

[@callum9880]

How much is the cover charge for BH?

[@ALifeintheParks]

The cover charge is £9.50 each which isn’t too bad.

[@callum9880]

What was limelight like.?

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@callum9880 Depending on which entertainer is onboard and what your tastes are it can be excellent.

[@adystaff3159]

I thought food was included in the cruise

[@ALifeintheParks]

Food is included but if you like you can pay for additional speciality dining. You don’t have to pay any extra unless you want to.

[@wrghty]

The Indian looks divine tbf

[@ALifeintheParks]

Highly recommend, Sindhu is my favourite Indian restaurant on either land or sea!

[@ardongrainford8004]

A disgrace to pay extra for food.

[@ALifeintheParks]

Thankfully no-one needs to pay extra as the included options are more than good enough.

[@sal8454]

It’s all about choice!

[@ALifeintheParks]

@sal8454 Exactly that 👍