This summer was going to be different. There was a whole new suitor in the mix, a Scarlet Lady in fact. With a new incarnation of an old British stalwart courting my heart. And a family-friendly mouse in the mix even. And there was you. My Mediterranean friend.
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If the first part of my food review from P&O Cruises’ newest XL class ship Iona didn’t convince you – perhaps the last three days of my week, and the food I had, will. So easy to be vegan onboard this great ship! I cannot wait to be back on P&O – and indeed have a couple of bookings already.
If you are not from the UK and are unfamiliar with the brand, P&O are British cruise line, serving pretty much exclusively British guests but they are owned by the Carnival Cruise Line Corporation. Yet, big cousins Carnival and Princess do NOT cater to the level that P&O UK does. For US readers, the only agent that I know who sells P&O in the US is VacationsToGo. Do be aware that while the fare might seem high, it does include all the tips, port fees and taxes and drink pricing is affordable by comparison.
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I am a convert, evangecally so. I have not sailed with P&O before but this August we just had to try the new Iona. And I am smitten. She is a beautiful ship and my goodness, how well did I eat? The plantbased options for us vegans onboard Iona are fantastic. I have never had as an easy time on a mainstream cruise line (apart from an all-vegan 100% vegan charter cruise ) as I did on Iona this year. You won’t believe the range, even lots of desserts! Here, see days one to four and all of the great food I enjoyed. And do come back for the second installment. You’ll be booking Iona too for your vegan cruising – I already have two more to look forward to!
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