Exciting global street food experiences, a fun gelateria serving award-winning gelato, a four-screen cinema complex and extraordinary pop-up performances are just some of the new options onboard Iona that will ensure we give families unforgettable holiday happiness – so we thought we’d give you a little look…
Food first
A new dining concept called The Quays is a lively multi-venue dining piazza offering an impressive line-up of eateries and restaurants. All the family will also love The Boardwalk Diner, where American classics meet Southern soul food. Fusion is a hot spot for lovers of authentic Asian flavours. For seaside hunger cravings at lunch or dinnertime, nothing beats traditional British fish and chips, and our Guests will be able to find just that at Hook Line and Vinegar. With a strong focus on food provenance, The Olive Grove celebrates the flavours of the southern and eastern Mediterranean with authentic dishes and sharing platters.
For more exciting global cuisines all the family will enjoy, there’s Taste 360, a new signature concept offering a street-food-style dining experience on deck so guests can try exciting flavours with a side of dramatic sea views.
Plenty to keep them entertained
Iona also offers a full programme of entertainment and programmes that appeals to all youngsters, from toddlers to teens. The Reef onboard activity programme keeps children aged six months to 12 years happy and entertained throughout the day and evening; Scene gives teens aged 13 to 17 their own cool place to hang out and test their skills with the latest gaming technology; while the Night Nursery allows parents the chance to enjoy Iona’s extensive array of dining and entertainment options without little ones in tow.
If parents can tear their kids away from the clubs, the whole family will enjoy an outing to Ocean Studios, a four-screen cinema complex offering a warm welcome, comfortable seating and a premium cinema experience. There’s also The Club House where families can play games and enjoy entertainment and game shows; a range of swimming pools, family-friendly shows in the Headliners Theatre and extraordinary pop-up performances, including aerial and circus performances, in the Grand Atrium and SkyDome.
And then there’s ashore
There’s just as much fun to be had ashore thanks to some exciting new shore excursions aimed specifically at families. These include:
- Explore the Atlantic: What wonders lie in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean? Guests will find out (without getting wet) in Ålesund on the Atlantic Sea-Park On Your Own shore experience.
- Float through a Fjord: Guests will connect with the wilderness in a fun and relaxing way as they explore the waters of the Geirangerfjord – one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces – on the Geirangerfjord Kayaking guided adventure.
- Zip through the treetops: What do zip-wires, bridges, Tarzan swings, a flying car and a spider’s web have in common? They can all be found on the In Between Branches adventure in Cádiz.
- Have a ball: No matter which team they support, a visit to Camp Nou – Europe’s largest football stadium – is sure to be an unforgettable pilgrimage for any football fan.
Paul Ludlow said: “It’s not easy finding a holiday that caters to everyone’s needs and when you’re travelling with children, your happiness depends on theirs. We believe we’ve come up with the perfect solution – unprecedented choice and flexibility when it comes to dining as well as a fun and welcoming environment so parents can relax and recharge while the kids have the time of their lives. Iona really is the ultimate family holiday.”