P&O Iona — Round-Trip from Southampton, UK 🇬🇧

The largest ship ever built for the UK market, sailing no-fly round trips from Southampton to the Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands and Mediterranean.

Prices vary significantly throughout the year depending on season, demand and how far ahead you book — figures below are typical starting ranges, not fixed prices.

🛳️ The Ship

P&O's Iona launched in 2020 at 184,700 gross tons, one of P&O's two Excellence-class ships alongside sister ship Arvia. Highlights include the SkyDome, a glass-roofed space that transforms from a relaxing pool retreat by day into an entertainment venue by night; over 30 restaurants and bars; the Headliners Theatre; and the revolutionary Conservatory Mini Suites with their own glasshouse-style seating area.

🗺️ The Itinerary

• 7-Night Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger, Olden or Hellesylt, Geiranger, Bergen (or Ålesund/Kristiansund on alternate sailings)
• 14-Night Canary Islands: Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Lisbon, Vigo, La Coruña
• 14-Night Western Mediterranean: Spain, France and Italy, on selected departures

All itineraries depart and return to Southampton.

✈️ Getting to Southampton

• Trains to Southampton Central — direct CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast services from Manchester Piccadilly, around 4 hours 15, genuinely the easiest option since it's city-centre to city-centre.
• Flights to Southampton (SOU) — direct flights with Loganair, around 50 minutes, worth it if you'd rather not spend half a day travelling.

🎟️ Book This Cruise

• P&O Iona — P&O Cruises — official sailings, cabin selection and current offers.

⏱️ Duration & Price

7–14 nights, round trip from Southampton. Fares typically start around £650–950pp for the 7-night Norwegian Fjords sailing, rising to £1,300–1,900pp for the 14-night Canary Islands or Mediterranean itineraries.