What the data says about Iona
| Port calls last 90 days | 18 |
|---|---|
| Most-visited ports |
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Over the last 90 days Iona called at 4 ports, most often Port of Southampton, docking roughly once every 5 days.
Which port does Iona visit most?
Port of Southampton, with 13 tracked calls in the last 90 days.
How often is Iona in port?
18 tracked port calls in the last 90 days, about once every 5 days.
Has the fare for Iona gone up or down?
We don't have 60 days of tracked fare data for this ship yet.
Data as of Sep 15, 2026.
Ship Specifications
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Flag
United Kingdom
Beam
42 m
Draft
8.8 m
IMO Number
9826548
MMSI
310857000
About Iona
Iona is the largest ship ever built for P&O Cruises, delivered in October 2020 from Meyer Werft in Germany. At 184,089 gross tons and 1,130 feet long, she carries 5,200 passengers at double occupancy and brought a new scale of cruising to the British market. Named after the beautiful Scottish island of Iona following a public naming competition, the ship features a spectacular glass-roofed SkyDome that houses a pool by day and transforms into an entertainment venue by night with aerial acrobatics and live shows. Iona was the first cruise ship in the P&O fleet powered by LNG fuel technology. The ship embraces British food culture with partnerships from celebrity chefs including Gary Rhodes' 6by Nico pop-up restaurant concept, Marco Pierre White steakhouse, and Mizuhana by Atul Kochhar. The 710 Club, named after P&O's founding year of 1837, offers intimate live music performances. The Oasis Spa provides extensive wellness facilities, while families enjoy dedicated kids' clubs and the Aqua Park waterslides. As a P&O ship, Iona caters primarily to British guests with a distinctly British onboard atmosphere, sailing from Southampton to Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and Caribbean destinations throughout the year.
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The Iona is a 184,700 GT cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises. Built in 2020 by Meyer Werft, she is 345 meters long, carries up to 5,200 passengers and 1,800 crew. She sails under the United Kingdom flag as part of the Excellence Class fleet.
How Iona Compares
Against the other ships in the Excellence Class class.
| Metric | This Ship | Class Average | Best in Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 5,200 | 5,212 | Costa Toscana (5,224) |
| Gross Tonnage | 184,700 GT | 184,855 GT | Costa Toscana (185,010 GT) |
| Year Built | 2020 | 2021 | Arvia (2022) |
| Length | 345.0 m | 341.0 m | Iona (345.0 m) |
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