molecrochip Posted October 9, 2020 Author #26 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Confirmed: Iona was handed over this morning and is now officially a P&O Cruises vessel. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted October 9, 2020 #27 Share Posted October 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, molecrochip said: Confirmed: Iona was handed over this morning and is now officially a P&O Cruises vessel. Presumably at some point soon they will make an announcement... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 9, 2020 #28 Share Posted October 9, 2020 A couple more pictures. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted October 9, 2020 #29 Share Posted October 9, 2020 All being well we have booked her for April 24th to Norway 🙏 I was on my Japan roll call the other day and who should pop up was roger with another statement that didn’t make any sense 😂 looks like I could be meeting him in 2022 😱I might need to cancel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 9, 2020 #30 Share Posted October 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, Purdey16 said: All being well we have booked her for April 24th to Norway 🙏 I was on my Japan roll call the other day and who should pop up was roger with another statement that didn’t make any sense 😂 looks like I could be meeting him in 2022 😱I might need to cancel I think you are fairly safe. Roger posts a lot, but travels very little, apart from in his own bedroom. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted October 9, 2020 #31 Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, wowzz said: A couple more pictures. Top left for me please...😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted October 9, 2020 #32 Share Posted October 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Purdey16 said: All being well we have booked her for April 24th to Norway 🙏 I was on my Japan roll call the other day and who should pop up was roger with another statement that didn’t make any sense 😂 looks like I could be meeting him in 2022 😱I might need to cancel As Wowzz said, Roger posts on many and diverse threads. He popped up on a Fred Olsen thread and I have no reason to believe he has ever sailed them or has any genuine interest in them... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted October 9, 2020 #33 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Little old Artania, previously Artemis in the middle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 9, 2020 #34 Share Posted October 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, Son of Anarchy said: Little old Artania, previously Artemis in the middle. Name of the ship on the left please. Tried to find it on the Bremerhaven port web site, but no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safathome Posted October 9, 2020 #35 Share Posted October 9, 2020 "Europa" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showingdiva Posted October 9, 2020 #36 Share Posted October 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, safathome said: "Europa" ? Yes, definitely Europa (stunning ship inside). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted October 9, 2020 #37 Share Posted October 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, showingdiva said: Yes, definitely Europa (stunning ship inside). We've yet to find that out about Iona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 9, 2020 #38 Share Posted October 9, 2020 6 hours ago, showingdiva said: Yes, definitely Europa (stunning ship inside). Just looked online - stunning ship, extra stunning prices! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 9, 2020 #39 Share Posted October 9, 2020 6 hours ago, safathome said: "Europa" ? Thanks for answering my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted October 9, 2020 #40 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, wowzz said: Just looked online - stunning ship, extra stunning prices! .Moored next to it once, it is stunning and usually full of wealthy Germans. Edited October 9, 2020 by Bloodaxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 9, 2020 #41 Share Posted October 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, Bloodaxe said: .Moored next to it once, it is stunning and usually full of wealthy Germans. I've had quite a few drunken evenings with German friends and business colleagues, but I'm not sure that I'm ready for a 7 night cruise in a ship full of Germans. Mind you, they do like Mr Bean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showingdiva Posted October 10, 2020 #42 Share Posted October 10, 2020 7 hours ago, wowzz said: Just looked online - stunning ship, extra stunning prices! It is. Have a look online at her sister Europa 2, she's equally beautiful and pricey. I've had the privilege of working around a dozen days onboard both when they've visited Edinburgh. Europa, in particular, is an annual visitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted October 10, 2020 #43 Share Posted October 10, 2020 22 hours ago, molecrochip said: Still surprised that they are holding back on the publicity for this. I've seen it suggested that they might do some sort of announcement on Monday...??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 10, 2020 #44 Share Posted October 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, Britboys said: Still surprised that they are holding back on the publicity for this. I've seen it suggested that they might do some sort of announcement on Monday...??? I suppose one of the problems facing the P&O marketing department, is that they still can't give a definitive date as to when the first cruise will take place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 10, 2020 #45 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Just to be miserable - still think it is sad to see any new ship handed over at the moment. Celebrity APEX is the same - all named and handed over to the company but with nowhere to go and nothing to do 😞 Re the 2 ships - personally prefer something inbetween the 2 ships size wise. I know this is the P&O area but Celebrity EDGE is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted October 10, 2020 #46 Share Posted October 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, wowzz said: I suppose one of the problems facing the P&O marketing department, is that they still can't give a definitive date as to when the first cruise will take place. They could be waiting until a resumption of cruising is confirmed. Many P&O cruisers have become despondant, and they may hope that the excitment of unveiling the inside of Iona will stir up interest again and encourage people to begin booking. Avril 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted October 10, 2020 #47 Share Posted October 10, 2020 See she has the p and o flag on the bow does that mean she has now been handed over ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 10, 2020 #48 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Yes, see post # 1 on this thread, and the thread heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted October 10, 2020 #49 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Thanks for reply missed that post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monorail Orange Posted October 10, 2020 #50 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Welcome to the fleet Iona! You've been a long time coming, but you've finally made it. Now all that's left is to welcome guests (or at least someone with permission to take photos of the interiors!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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