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P&O Iona New Year's Eve! Unruly Passengers End the Party...
Lanzarote PortPortugal CountryUnited Kingdom CountryCunard Line Cruise LineLas Palmas de Gran Canaria PortLisbon PortSouthampton PortTenerife PortIona Cruise Ship
What is New Year's Eve on P&O Iona really like? Join us for an eventful sea day as we sail home to Southampton, complete with a 5-course black-tie gala dinner, sparkling drinks in the Crow's Nest, and an incredible midnight countdown in the SkyDome. However, our festive celebration took an unexpected turn when unruly passenger behaviour brought the party to an abrupt halt. In this honest P&O Iona cruise review, we share everything from our lunch in the Pearl Restaurant and festive dinner at the Chef's Table to the lack of onboard security during the late-night celebrations. Have you ever experienced disruptive passenger behaviour on a cruise holiday? How do you think cruise lines should handle security on mega-ships? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoy honest, stylish cruise reviews, make sure to like this video and subscribe to Tom & Dom Travel for weekly cruise vlogs, ship tours, and premium holiday guides. Our New Year’s Eve at Sea! Formal Night & Stormy Weather on Cunard's QUEEN VICTORIA - https://youtu.be/DmniNXXqPiM P&O Iona Inside Cabin 15436 - https://youtu.be/WTDU8DRozLs P&O Iona Review - https://youtu.be/lxfA8720QMA P&O Iona Ship Tour - https://youtu.be/rKyLLDiC2Uc P&O Iona is one of the most innovative cruise ships sailing from the UK and remains the flagship of the P&O Cruises fleet. Built by Meyer Werft and launched in 2021, Iona was the first LNG-powered cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises and was designed specifically for British holidaymakers. At over 184,000 gross tons and carrying around 5,200 guests, she is the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market. Stretching 345 metres in length, Iona offers a modern cruising experience with stylish interiors, expansive outdoor spaces, and a huge range of dining, entertainment, and leisure facilities. One of Iona's standout features is the impressive SkyDome, a glass-roofed entertainment venue that transforms throughout the day from a relaxing pool area into a vibrant space for aerial performances, live music, and spectacular evening shows. Guests can enjoy more than 30 places to eat and drink, including popular venues such as The Quays street food market, The Olive Grove, The Keel & Cow, and Sindhu by Atul Kochhar. There are also four main dining rooms, numerous bars and lounges, a luxurious spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and four swimming pools. This festive Christmas and New Year cruise departed Southampton on 20 December 2025 for a 14-night voyage to Portugal, the Canary Islands, and Madeira. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, Iona called at Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital, before heading south to the sunshine of the Canary Islands. Ports of call included Lanzarote with its dramatic volcanic landscapes, Fuerteventura's stunning beaches, Tenerife and the iconic Mount Teide, and Gran Canaria with its vibrant capital, Las Palmas. The voyage also visited the beautiful island of Madeira, famous for its spectacular scenery, botanical gardens, and New Year celebrations. With Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve celebrated onboard, this cruise combined winter sunshine, festive entertainment, sea days, and unforgettable destinations for the perfect holiday escape. We are Tom and Dom Travel, a UK-based cruise and travel couple with years of first-hand experience across multiple cruise lines, ships and destinations, sharing trusted reviews, insights and advice to help travellers make informed cruise choices. We cover every part of the cruise experience, from cruise ship food, drinks and dining to entertainment, cabins, destinations and shore excursions. We share first-hand cruise reviews, menus and insights from main dining rooms, buffets, room service and speciality restaurants, as well as theatre shows, live music, quizzes and onboard activities. Our port guides and destination content combine our own experiences with practical information to help you make the most of every cruise. Join our CRUISE CHAT Facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #POIona #POCruises #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #GranCanaria #CanaryIslandsCruise #CruiseShip #Cruising #TomAndDomTravel