About Iona

The Iona started sailing in 2020 . Former names: none. The Iona is registered in Hamilton, Bermuda. The Iona has 2610 cabins. 62 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 5220 to 6264 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Iona has a space ratio of 29.5 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 35.4.

The Iona has 1762 crew members on board. There are 4 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 18 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 19. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 11.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2020 - Iona
2022 - Arvia

There are 55 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.

This ships maiden voyage was on August 7, 2021.

There are 17 restaurants and bars, 16 whirlpools and 4 swimming pools.

Entertainment on the ship includes a 4-screen cinema, theatre, casino, music club, and teens and kids clubs.

A main feature of the ship is the 3-deck atrium that has outward facing glass panels.

Sister ships include P&O Arvia, AIDAnova, AIDAcosma, Costa Smeralda, Costa Toscana, Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee.

There are 18 decks and 2614 cabins. There are over 30 bars and restaurants, 4 swimming pools, 20 whirlpools including 10 infinity whirlpools, and a skydome with retractable glass roof and a seascreen.

Dining options on board include:

Freedom Dining is offered in all dining rooms- Meridian, 6th Street Diner, The Olive Grove, and Zenith

The Glass House
Epicurean- select dining and Chefs table
Sindhu- authentic indian food
Brodies- British pub bar, casino is adjacent
The Olive Grove- intimate Mediterranean restaurant serving lunch and dinner
Hook Line and Vinegar- self service, all day, british fried seafood
The Boardwalk Diner- self service, american cuisine
Fusion- all day Asian food bar
Horizon Restaurant- all day Lido buffet
The Beach House- select dining, British, American, and Caribbean cuisines
The Limelight Club- gourmet food with top-quality entertainment, adults only
The Keel and Cow- gastropub
Taste 360- pizzeria and grill
Green & Co- open kitchen with live cooking stations
6th Street Diner- casual, retro diner with american food

One of the best features on board is the SkyDome, which is the largest onboard entertainment hub. During the day it is a pool deck with large swimming pool, and jacuzzis. In the evenings, the pool is covered with a stage for live performances. Live entertainment can also be found at the Headliners Theater which offers grand productions on a nightly basis.

Activities during the day include swimming and sunbathing, the Altitude Skywalk (2 separate ropes courses), minigolf, Splash Valley (aquapark), Escape room, The Avenue (shopping zones), fitness center, Ocean Studios (cinema), and The Club House (multi-purpose indoor/outdoor space).

For a little relaxation, adults can head to the Oasis Spa & Health Club which has a Thalassotherapy pool, Cool Therapy Room, Salt Sauna Room, Steam Rooms, 18x Treatment Rooms (for massages), The Salon (beauty and grooming services for women and men), Spa Shop, Oasis Villa (spa lounge), 2x Wellness Suites (one with Steam Room and the other with Hammam Room/Turkish bath), 2x Thermal Suites for couples (each with Steam Room and Hammam Room), and a Wellness Relaxation Lounge (with heated loungers). Adults also have access to The Retreat, which is a VIP sundeck with 2 outdoor jacuzzis.