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Iona

Iona

P&O Cruises·Helios
activeBuilt 2020
P&O CruisesHeliosActive🇬🇧 United Kingdom
GRT
184 089
Guests
5206
Crew
1762
Crew:Guest
1:3.0
Length
345m
Space Ratio
35.4
Current position
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History
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MS Iona is an Excellence-class cruise ship built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and operated by P&O Cruises as a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Upon delivery, she became the largest cruise ship commissioned for P&O and the British market, featuring distinctive design elements including SkyDome, an entertainment venue topped by a 105-ton glass dome with a retractable stage, along with 17 different eateries and 12 bars. Powered by liquefied natural gas, Iona was the first LNG-powered ship dedicated for the British market, designed to eliminate sulphur dioxide emissions and soot particles.

Vessel Timeline
29 May 2019
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
18 Feb 2020
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2020
Iona
P&O Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Dame Irene Hays
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Christened
May 16, 2021
Maiden Voyage
August 7, 2021
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
RINA
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Identity
IMO Number9826548
MMSI310857000
Call SignZCHG9
Flag State🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Port of RegistrySouthampton
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidMay 29, 2019
Float OutFebruary 18, 2020
DeliveredDecember 31, 2020
Yard NumberS. 710
ClassificationRINA
GodmotherDame Irene Hays
ChristeningMay 16, 2021
Maiden VoyageAugust 7, 2021
Est. price (CIN)$950M
Price per berth$182 482
Price per GT$5161
In 2026 dollars$1197M
Per berth (2026$)$229 927
Per GT (2026$)$6502
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Dimensions
345m
Length
42m
Beam
8.8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)184 089
Length BP344.08 m
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Capacity
5206
Guests
1762
Crew
2614
Cabins
Guests (max)6264
Space Ratio35.4
Crew:Guest Ratio1:3.0
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Propulsion
74 000kW
Power
Engine TypeMAK-Caterpillar
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Onboard
18
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Iona measures 345 metres in length with a beam of 42 metres, spanning 18 decks. She has a gross tonnage of 184,089 and accommodates 2,614 cabins with a lower berth passenger capacity of 5,206. A crew of 1,762 supports operations aboard the vessel.

Reviews & Ratings
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Sister Ships — Helios