P&O Iona NORWEGIAN FJORDS Cruise - Boarding Day - Episode 1
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- Опубликовано: 10 авг 2023
- Join us in our first episode as we board the beautiful P&O Iona in Southampton as we set sail for a 7 night Norwegian Fjords cruise!
On the Norway Cruise we will call at Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt for Geirangerfjord and Haugesund.
In this episode, we take you through the normal boarding day on P&O Iona, including what we get up to and some top tips and hacks that you need to know to make sure you get the most out of your cruise too!
The Norwegian fjords are stunning, and if you have not yet cruised here, you must! Its a bucket list destination and so easy to to cruise from Southampton to!
We paid £997pp for our P&O Norwegian Fjords cruise and booked with / martinsholidayvillage - This was a Select fare smd included Parking and £210 onboard credit. We also took out the P&O Ultimate Drinks Package for this cruise which costs £39.95pp, this was upgraded to the Deluxe package as P&O changed their packages, more info on the P&O Drinks packages can be found here:cruisemonkeys.com/2023/05/new...
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Iona, along with Arvia are the greenest members of the P&O 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.
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We may not be the youngest cruisers but we are trying to break the stereotype that cruising is for retired people. On a cruise you will normally find us wondering around the ship taking in the atmosphere (and working our way through the cocktails).
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I'm on iona tomorrow. I messaged and spoke to you guys on here. What felt like an eternity ago lol. Well it's finally here. Just putting my 8 year old to bed...she's shot up stairs so fast. Never seen her as keen to go bed.
First cruise and hopefully many more
I love your vlogs I watch them all the time I’m going on Iona in November round the Canary Islands so can’t wait
Gavin peaked too soon!😂
Ohhhh yes! Lesson learned 🤣
Haha I was laughing my head off he was smashed
@@terrilongden275 🤣🤣
Great start, you two always have the best fun. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks so much 😁
Loved it! I like to see you making the most of the drinks package! The slurring at the end is the best bit 😂
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🙏
The boys are back! Love the cabin with that window seat, perfect for a cooler climate cruise. Happy belated birthday Gavin 🥳
Hehe, back in style! Thanks so much! 😊
We're going on Iona soon. We can't wait. Were trying to learn all we can about the ship before we go. Love you got champagne. We also love that you worked that drinks package!! Great video 🍻
Ohhh fantastic! Hope you have a great cruise and the video is useful 😀
Happy Birthday Gavin, absolutely love you two. Thankyou for taking us with you on your adventures 🥂 ⛴ 🌎 💞
Awwwwww thank you so much ☺️
Absolutely banging video chaps. We just witnessed the ultimate Cruise Monkeys to Booze Monkeys.
You boys are the best and I haven't laughed with a vlog as much in ages.
Gavin, you superstar.
I also love that gangway walk on embarkation day. Looking forward to more on Iona, she's an amazing ship.
Awwww thank youuuu 🥰 It’s a fab cruise, can’t wait till you see what we get up to!
The Booze Monkeys! Hysterical!
Booze Monkeys🙊🍻🥃🍾🤣🤣🛟🚢
Great to see you back and happy belated birthday Gavin ... so funny to see Gavin being 'really really happy' 🤣 ... love it ❤ x
Aww thanks so much! 🥳
Great vlog guys. 1st day indulgence, love it! Looking forward the the next vlog. ❤
Yay! Thank you ☺️
You guys certainly had a great embarkation day. Love the cabin and the antics the both you get up to. Looking forward to the next vlog
It was fab and the cabin super! Thanks for watching Arthur! 👍
Informative and fun.....what more could we ask for. Hope the next episode is up soon. 😊
Thank you so much! Next episode will be ready on Friday… sea day!
Happy Birthday Gavin. Enjoyed this vlog and looking forward to the rest. X
Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it!
The end of this video is pure gold ✨️ Southampton jet lag is shocking guys 😂
Again happy Birthday Gavin !!!!!
Thank you 🥳
Yeah, that jet lag... 😂😂😂
Omg, so funny how the liquor buzz was already evident before you even sailed away! Absolutely fabulous! That's how my husband and I like to start our cruises too! 🤣
Hahahaha! It’s the best way to start a holiday 😀
Great Vlog loving it. Soooo entertaining. Keep it up guys
Thank you, great to hear you are loving it 😀
Bloody hilarious 😂 Happy birthday Gavin xx🎉🍾
Thank you ☺️ 🥳
Hi Gavin & Luke,
Great way to celebrate your birthday,,
Love your enthusiasm even in the rain 😂
Thanks so much! 😊 We keep telling ourselves we’re waterproof 🤣
Eff it!! My favourite motto 😂 great vlog as always boys! Happy Birthday Gav, hope you had a great time 💙
Thank you!! It was a brilliant birthday cruise 😁
Absolutely cracking up as you get slowly more slurred! This time in a week we’ll be the same on Sky for 2 weeks to the Fjords 😍
Ohhh fantastic, you’ll have a great time on Sky to the fjords! Have a few 🍷 for us on boarding day! 😀
What an amazing room! That looks even bigger than a balcony!
~ Inge 😺
It was hugggeee!
You 2 are so funny. I love to see people living life to the full ❤
Thank you! ❤
Great video, what a fab start to the cruise ❤
The best! 🙌
Ah, I remember being that buzzed on my Norwegian Fjords cruise just last week.
Love that shirt, Luke 😍
Happy birthday, Gavin 🥂
Hope you had a blast! Thank you :)
Happy birthday Gavin, wishes for a fantastic year ahead🎉
Thanks so much 🥳
All day driving boop boop! When there’s no words left 😂 Can’t wait to see the rest of the series
Hahahaha! Cant wait to bring them to you, next one live on Friday!
Hello Boys. It was good to meet you in person finally. Looking forward to finding out what you thought of the rest of the cruise and excursions. What a fab way to celebrate a significant birthday. Many happy returns. 😄
Awwwwww thank you 🥰 We didn’t let the rain in that cruise dampen our spirits- can’t wait to share what we did in port!
My fav vloggers bar none! Brilliant vlog , so much fun And belated happy birthday Gav🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow that’s how you celebrate a Birthday hope you have recovered Gavin, can’t wait for the next episode, 5 weeks to hour cruise, take care lads.
Ohhh yes! Work hard play hard! The early night meant I was fresh next day 🙌
I went on Iona for my 40th in July this year..my first ever cruise. I absolutely loved every second and have booked two more since. Great video 🎉
Oh that’s great to hear you had a fab time. We love cruising, it’s quite addictive isn’t it? 😉 Thank you!!!
Can i join ya Deb🚢🛟🍾😉☀️
Hey guys greetings from the states. Enjoyed the cruise vlog cannot wait to catch up on the rest of your adventure. Just love the oversized hand David want's one... Thank you for sharing. Sincerely adventures of David and Aaron. ⚓️ ⚓️ D.
Thanks for watching guys! Hope you are both doing well?! x
Yay 5 weeks to go on Iona 😊🎉 excited seeing this
Oh fantastic- will soon be here! Hope the series is useful, we get up to some good things in the ports
As usual bhoys brilliant video. I’ve not cruised on Iona before she looks beautiful. Happy birthday Gavin ❤
Thanks so much! ❤️
Just catching up! Great vlog guys! 🎉
Cheers guys! 👍
Loved this 😂 I so want to cruise with you guys ❤
Thank you! We’re hoping to plan another group cruise so keep your eyes peeled!
Yay! a new adventure! Happy 40th Gavin! - Life begins at 40 remember! 🙂
Thank youuuu 😀
As always a great Vlog!
Gav let the side down…. 😂😂
Hey, I’ve an excuse…. F’it, I’m 40! 😂
33 days til we set sail to Fjords on Britannia, cant wait. 🎉
Have a fantastic time 😀
Walking up that gangway to start a new adventure is always great. Hope those stickers are waterproof!
It’s the best feeling! Oh we tested that on Arvia’s swim up bar 🤣
I'm going on the Iona next year I can't wait!
You’ll have an amazing time, fab ship!
Wow, those wine pours are HUGE! 🎉
Arn't they fab! :D
Enjoy your cruising 😍 fab video of boarding 🤣🤣🤣 My mum is on board too somewhere
Hope she has a fab time 😀 This was from our July cruise which was fab 🥰
The man!! 😂 that literally made us burst out laughing! Would love to have a drink with you both! Dead on the bed! 😂 great video as always!
has to be done! Hopefully one day we'll be on the same cruise! :)
Happy birthday Gav!🎉🎂🎈
Thank youuuu 🙏🥳
Happy Birthday Gavin!
Thank you! ❤
Love you guys 😊
We’re back on the Anthem for the Fjords in 3 weeks time. 11:30 check in with a deluxe beverage package, so the chances are we’ll be asleep by 8! Happy birthday Gavin 🎉 Looking forward seeing how you like Norway
Ohhhh fantastic! Hahaha yeah, first day does seem to do that to us too lol! Thank you 🥳 Cant wait to share the future ones once we get to the fjords, even in the wet weather is was fab!
Went on the same itinerary in may had a great time hope you do happy birthday been there once 😂 have a great time ❤
Thank you!! 😁 It was a fantastic cruise!
Love you guys xx
Aww, thank you 🥰
Favourite vloggers, favourite ship ❤❤🎉
Yay! Thank you! 🥰
We are on Aurora for 12 nights to Norway next Tuesday, can’t wait.
Ohhh, fantastic, we love Aurora, have a wonderful time!
Love your videos guys. We hope to meet you both one day on a cruise. Xx
Thank you! If you ever do spot us, do come say hi!
Great vlog! I was on the sky princess whilst you were on Iona. Was my first ever cruise and let’s just say it won’t be the last 😅. One of the most memorable things was when we had the day at sea heading back into Southampton Sky and Iona were sailing alongside eachother for a short moment, was amazing!
Yesssss, you’ve caught the cruise bug! Get booking! 😂 It is great to hear you enjoyed your first cruise! Glad you enjoyed this Vlog too 👍
Happy very belated birthday gav ❤❤
Thank you so much 😀 nearly time to add another year 😭🤣
@@CruiseMonkeys godbless u both 💜😃🙏
❤❤❤ hope to meet you guys one day on a cruise ❤ love your whole vibe of the 2 of you
Awwww thank you ☺️ if you do, please say hello
Hope you had a wonderful holiday cruise, Gavin.
Congratulations on your 21st (with 19 years experience).
Yes, it was fabulous, thank you!
Hahaha 🤣 21 🤟
@@CruiseMonkeys Remember though, age is only a number.
Just saying, we've booked our cruises so far based on your vlogs, and we watch them basically on repeat each time in the runup haha!
Aww that’s great to hear 😀
Id be asleep after a couple I can’t believe how much Luke likes his wine 😂 makes for an entertaining video
It was a long day! Luke had stamina this day!
Nice to see you making full use of the drinks package 😅😅😅 Lord knows it costs Enough! 😱
We we’re lucky as we pre purchase so got the top package! But drinking £12.75 wines it meant we were quids in!
Happy birthday Gavin xxx
Thank you 🥳
See what happens at 40. Early nights start!!!
Meanwhile Luke you've taken my window seat!!!!! Xx
Ohhhh, is this what I’ve got to look forward to?! 😂
@@CruiseMonkeys To be fair it only gets worse 😊😊🥂
Oh do t tell me that! 😭🤣
@@CruiseMonkeys Hahaha!
Can’t wait for my trip to Spain & Portugal. Five weeks. Wooo.
It will soon be here! Have a fab time!
@CruiseMonkeys absolutely, thanks.
Lol looks like someone peaked a little too soon. Was fun to watch though. Thank you for showing us around. I’ll be on board 2nd sep….can’t wait.
Hehe! Ohhh have a fabulous cruise!
Great departure vlog. We are going on Iona in March. Thinking of getting drinks package on day 2 of cruise so we can use our on board credit. When you get a minute can you take a photo of red wines available from glass house menu. Cheers boys enjoy yourselves
Thank you, have a fantastic time! Unfortunately we didn't take a photo of the Glass House menu this time, sorry!
@@CruiseMonkeys oh thankyou for reply, wev named you both the cheeky monkeys , we both love your vlogs , love seeing you both enjoying yourselves 😉😉
I have only just found you guys, we have never been on a cruise before but we are planning one to the Norwegian fjords. Have to say you have made me and my husband laugh so much! I said it would be dangerous if I met you on a cruise as I'd be trying and testing all those drinks with I wouldn't be able to walk 🤣🤣
Welcome to the channel! Hope our videos are both fun and useful! Hahahaha, yeah what you see if is what we’re like on a cruise so it would be dangerous 🍻 🍷
@@CruiseMonkeys 🤣xx
Really enjoyed the vlog ❤
Awww thank you :) We'll be releasing episode 2 for members this weekend!
@CruiseMonkeys excellent can't wait 🥰
It should be there now as a member only community post - enjoy!
@CruiseMonkeys just watched it. I am tempted to try the thermal beds. I love heat on my back 😊😊
The 2 hour pass they sell is good value for a sea day treat and in all honesty, 2 hours is probably enough time to try everything and have a relax. We’ve purchased full cruise passes on other ships and just don’t get full use out of them as so many other things are going on around the ship.
im going on this cruise tomorrow!
Have an amazing time!
We had gorgeous weather back in June sailing out of Southampton - sad it rained for you 😢
Lots of rain on this cruise, but we're waterproof and the fjords are still stunning when they look all moody :)
New too your channel 😄 just come back off Iona to the Norwegian fjords was amazing already booked again for next august one of the ports is Hellesylt ❤
Welcome! 👋 Ohhh fantastic, Hellesylt is lovely and the sail in is beautiful!
Hi can you gave me any advice for when we get there should we get on the local ferry think it’s about an hour to hour and a half trip 😄 or should we just walk to the church and around the village and the waterfall it says we leave in the afternoon so I don’t know if it’s a full day there I do hope so 😃 thanks for any advice
Where do you get the stamina 🎉 can’t wait for the next episode 😂❤
Oh it was a struggle,so tired by the end of the night! Great fun though 😀
thanks guys
Thank you too 😀
Thank you for the video! Lovely ship. I hope your birthday was lovely Gavin. I shamelessly lie about my age. I am 35 for the rest of my life!
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you…. Might do that and stay 40 forever now 🤣
What a mess….. Gavin ended up as 😂. It’s been ages since we have see Gavin zonked out 👍, well you’re only 40 once 🎂. Luke you were adorable at the end, so smashed, love it 😂❤
As you say, only 40 once 🥳
luv it
Awww 🥰 😘
The Velvet Devil is a great wine (as is Boom Boom). And it's only $10 per bottle here in New Hampshire, USA. Gonna go out tomorrow to get a couple. Enjoy.
100% agree, both so good! $10?! Bargain!!!! 😀
Im not a drinker but have booked the best drinks package so defo going to have to get some coctails in me. Im probably going to be drunk off two. Roll on tomorrow morning. Iona and Norwegian fjords here we come 😊
Ohhhhh, have a FANTASTIC time today! Wish we were there too! You can get some nice cocktails, wines and soft drinks on that package, you don’t need to be a big drinker, plus it’s good to know it’s all paid for and you don’t need to worry about a big bill at the end 😀 Enjoy!
@CruiseMonkeys thanks guys. I'm actually just on the coach down now. 3 and half hours to go. That's good to know with the drinks. I'll be getting a drink pronto on embarkation lol. X
Hope you are having a great time!
I've put a hold on cruising for now. If I ever go again, I will be sure to go on the same ship Gavin and Luke are on. At least there will be some dancing at midnight, even if it is only to Luke singing the tunes.
Hehehe! Luke is always up for the dance if he has company to join him on the dance floor!
You have to keep us up to date on your travels on solent
Guys quick question? With CPS parking do you self park in a nearby Car Park or do you hand over your keys for valet style parking?
Regards 🚢🛟🍾
Yes, that’s exactly how CPS do it. It is pricier but you have the convenience of it being right at the front door of the terminal and you know it’s secure. There have been nightmare stories from cruises who’ve used budget or unofficial parking services lately.
@@CruiseMonkeys so you park yourself?? Or does a valet parking attendant take your car and park it for you??
Apologies, missed the first part. You park in the holding area, hand over your keys and they park it. When you get off, you pick up your keys and they’ll direct you to the car, they are opposite the terminals so only a few minutes and you’re on your way!
@@CruiseMonkeys Many Thanks 🚢🛟🐒 #HappyCruising
I would like to try Charles Smith's wines. Which ones of his do you like other than the Velvet Devil?
We like them all, they’re all good. Our least favorite is probably eve (Chardonnay) velvet devil is our favorite followed by king fu girl and boom boom. The band of roses rosé is very nice as is chateau smith ❤️👌🏻
@@CruiseMonkeys Thank you for this most helpful info. Even though I live in the U.S., I am limited in the wines of his I can find in stores and restaurants. I have put the wines you listed on my "wish list" and will attempt to find them. So looking forward to your next vlog. You guys are the best at vlogging!
Nice cabin!
Thanks, we really liked it 😀
Happy 40th Gavin.
You guys are looking great, have you been on a pre-cruise diet by any chance?
Thank you! Hahaha, no, just buying bigger clothes 🤣🤣🤣
Hi guys is there a limit to the amount of drinks you can have on the deluxe drinks package?
Hi! Yes still a 15 drinks limit but the wines etc are larger and you can get better G&Ts like ultimate G&T’s doubles that’s sort of thing
Thank you. We are torn between the Iona or the msc virtuosa but are more drawn to the Iona after your videos.
Both are good ships offering something different, value for money MSC are better, if drinks are important the MSC package is much more inclusive and less restrictive than P&O
@pault8627 both are good but you do get more passenger / space ratio on Iona, Virtuosa can be very busy
Great vlog guys as always, but who bought you the champagne.? Hope you thanked them a bit more than on the vlog 😂 you kind of went oh thanks and that was it lol think they need a shout out for their utter kindness ❤
Oh they had a proper thank you offline from us 👍
Thought.u came on the cruise with me ! Mine was in July though
July the 8th this one 😀
@Gavin Happy Birthday ⚓⚓🎂🎂🎂🎂🍰🍰🍰🍰
Thanks 🥳
Happy Birthday Gavin….think you had a little too much alcohol bless you……Luke is used to it ..hope you didn’t have too bad of a hangover x
Gavin’s crown has slipped! Next day is a good one, celebration night!
Hi. Would you think someone with a fear of heights would struggle on this ship
No, you should be fine, unless you purposely looked down. Most times looking out you don’t feel a sense of height. Maybe sitting in the aft retiring where you can see the wake might, but then you are on the lowest point of the ship.
Happy birthday
Thank you ☺️
We've got two cruises on iona booked for next year.....id feel like i was meeting a celeb if we bumped into you guys 😂
Ohhh have a fabulous time!
Hahaha, oh we don't think ourselves like that, if you are ever on the same cruise, do come say hi :)
Ahh I love the over-excitement and over-drunkeness of boarding day, looks like you made the most of it. Inspired by you guys we have uploaded some vlogs of our recent cruise. The booze levels on day one will be familiar to you. 🥴
Thank you! Ohhh, we will check those vlogs out! :)
@@CruiseMonkeys haha enjoy if you have a watch!
Taking the other 1/2 on their 40th B-day cruise very soon! What a good way to celebrate turning 40!
It’s t the best! 🙌🥳
@@CruiseMonkeys I am really looking forward to this series as I am thinking of doing my 50th in a few years by going on a cruise to Norway. So this should help me a lot :)
Hey, Cruise Monkeys, we were right next to you on the Sky Princes. We had to go to Loen instead of Olden because of the Iona.
Heya! Hope you are having a fantastic time on Sky? This was from our cruise back in July (we're a bit behind). Hope you enjoyed Olden (well Loen), we really like it there because that sail in/out is stunning - actually we love Norway! Hope you enjoy the rest of you cruise :)
Is there any drink you don’t say “Ohhhhh yes!” to?🤣😂🤣
🤔….. Whiskey, Aperol and Sambuca! 😂
What month was this?
July this year.
@Solent Ships u got a mention
Yup yup, had to get the hand out for a 👋
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Look out for our friend Tina, she's on the same cruise right now.
Ohh this one was filmed back in mid July, just takes a good week or so to make each video so it’s a bit delayed! 😀
@@CruiseMonkeys poor Tina's been running round the ship looking for you guys! Keep up the videos
Awww bless! Hopefully she’s not mistaken someone else as us in trying to find us 😛🤣
What date did you go?
This one was the second week of july 👍
@@CruiseMonkeys Thanks. Looking forward to seeing the rest in this series before we do the same cruise in September.
🙏
How much red wine did you have at sail away? It seemed to take its toll. Another fun vlog cheers Guys
Ohhh it sure did! Large 250ml wines on the package didn’t help
@@CruiseMonkeys benefits of deluxe
You are the cruise monkeys we was waving you off online
Wooohooo 👋