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Can P&O Iona Deliver The Perfect Cruise Day? Tenerife, Sailaway & Limelight Club
Lanzarote PortPortugal CountrySpain CountryUnited Kingdom CountryLas Palmas de Gran Canaria PortLisbon PortSouthampton PortTenerife Port
Join us for a full day on board P&O Iona as we dock in Santa Cruz, Tenerife! In this review, we share what it's really like balancing life on board P&O’s flagship vessel with an easy DIY port day. From dodging the morning buffet rush with a peaceful promenade deck coffee to exploring Santa Cruz on foot, including three completely different local markets and the iconic Tenerife Auditorium, we’re showing you how to make the most of your time both on ship and ashore. Back on board, we head up to the Skydome to review Taste 360, take in sailaway drinks at the aft Sunset Bar, and round off the evening with dinner and live entertainment at The Limelight Club featuring Broadway star Ricky Rojas. Whether you're looking for P&O Iona venue reviews or practical Canary Islands port tips, this guide covers it all! 🚢 Ship: P&O Iona 📍 Port of Call: Santa Cruz, Tenerife 🌴 Region: Canary Islands, Spain 🎄 Itinerary: Festive / New Year Canary Islands Cruise Subscribe for more P&O cruise reviews, ship tours, venue guides, and honest travel vlogs! 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 Azura Tenerife Day 7 - https://youtu.be/imNA7nRU1O8 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 #PandoIona #Fuerteventura #PuertoDelRosario #CanaryIslandsCruise #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #CruiseTravel #PandoCruises #CruisePortGuide #TomAndDomTravel