Spain And Portugal

Aboard Iona with P&O Cruises

Departure Date

1 March 2025

Duration

12 Nights

Cruise Only From

£1,399pp

Cruise Reference

ART-8SPPO12

Cruise Overview

Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port.

It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux.

The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock.

Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on account of its advantageous position where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, just 12 miles from the coast of Africa.

Ever popular with British holidaymakers, Gibraltar is very much a home from home, boasting excellent duty-free shopping in many familiar British high street shops.

Please note: Gibraltar’s small size and narrow winding roads mean that excursions are operated by 22-seater mini-buses, accompanied by a driver/guide.

Local health and safety regulations prohibit the carriage of walking aids and collapsible wheelchairs on these vehicles.

If you do wish to bring a mobility aid, we can arrange the Rock Tour by taxi, which has extra space.

If this suits your requirements, please advise the Tours and Travel office when you join the ship, as numbers are limited.
The provincial capital of the Valencian Community serves as a gateway to the huge influx of tourists that flock to the Costa Blanca resorts every year.

Alicante is popular with holidaymakers who arrive for the warm, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless golden beaches.

However, there is much more to this city than sand and sun.

With a picturesque waterfront, a hugely impressive castle, buzzing nightlife and a rich, complex history, Alicante is a fascinating destination all year round.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Iona

Launch Year: 2020 Length: 337 Width: 42 Currency: GBP Capacity: 5200 Crew Count: 1800 Deck Count: 18 Cabin Count: 2500

Are you ready to see the world in widescreen? Our newest and most innovative ship, Iona was designed to invite the outdoors in. Gazing out from the stunning SkyDome, three-tier glass Grand Atrium or the brand-new Conservatory Mini-suite cabins, you’re never far from a spectacular view of the ever-changing horizon on Iona’s cruise holidays.

Iona is the greenest member of our fleet and the first British cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). As an Excel class ship, she has a host of unique features including an on-board craft gin distillery, spectacular aerial shows and an Infinity Pool with breathtaking panoramas.

Iona Facilities

Iona Includes

Cabin Details

There's a range of accommodation types to suit all passengers, including the new Conservatory Mini-Suite cabin; a signature option on Iona.

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