The countdown is on! As Iona prepares to set sail on her maiden cruise, we’ve been catching up with a few of our colleagues on board to hear their stories.
Say hello to Jerileen De Guzman, Head Waiter:
Hi, my name is Jerileen. I started working at sea in 2008 as a waitress and I’m now a Head Waiter on board Iona.
I am the eldest of four siblings and my family is from Manilla in the Philippines. I started working at sea as I always wanted to travel, see lots of new places and meet people from around the world.
As a Head Waiter on board Iona, I will be looking after the Epicurean Restaurant. I love showcasing what Epicurean has to offer to our guests; great service, great ambience and fine dining at its best!”

Epicurean Restaurant on Iona
“After a busy day, I love watching movies, reading books and seeing my friends on board… especially over lots of coffee!
I’m so happy to be on board Iona and can’t wait to meet our Guests once again”.
Thanks Jerileen for sharing your story! We wish you and all our colleagues on board Iona a fantastic summer of creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our Guests.
Iona Photos: Herman-IJsseling and Richmond International.
Hi, my name is Jerileen. I started working at sea in 2008 as a waitress and I’m now a Head Waiter on board Iona.
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Jerileen – It’s great to see how much you love your work. Epicurean is a very special restaurant, so it’s fantastic to have you as part of it’s team.