Iona Cruise Ship Guide

P&O Cruises · Excellence-class cruise ship

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Iona at a glance

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Overview

Iona is an island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. Iona entered service in 2020. Iona is an Excellence-class cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Iona with other P&O Cruises ships before booking.

Key facts

Cruise line: P&O Cruises
Ship class: Excellence
Entered service: 2020
Gross tonnage: 184,089 GT
Passenger capacity: 5,200 (lower berth / double occupancy)
Crew: 1,800
Length: 347 m
Beam: 41 m

What makes this ship notable

Iona is an island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries and is today known for its relative tranquility and natural environment.

Highlights

Iona is an island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland.
It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island.
Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries and is today known for its relative tranquility and natural environment.
Its modern Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba".

Practical planning

Use Iona’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by P&O Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Iona in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.