--- title: "Iona: 7 nights from Southampton, 23 Oct 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/whale-s-tail-whisper-cantabrian-coast~POC-IONA-20271023-7 description: "7-night P&O Cruises cruise on Iona from Southampton on 23 Oct 2027, visiting Cherbourg, Bilbao, A Coruña, Vigo. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f3a87d4b3e6e2d06.jpg --- # Whale’s Tail Whisper – Cantabrian Coast ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Southampton on Iona](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f3a87d4b3e6e2d06.jpg) ## About this cruise A 7-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 23 October. It calls at Cherbourg. After a day at sea it calls at Bilbao, A Coruña and Vigo on three consecutive port days. The stops are in France and Spain. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Cherbourg to 21°C in Bilbao (61 to 70°F). After another day at sea you're back in Southampton on 30 October. Iona (2020) carries up to 5,206 guests on 20 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Iona](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/iona.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-23 - **Return:** 2027-10-30 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €754 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Oct 23, 2027 | | | Embark | 11–15°C | | 2 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | Sun, Oct 24 | | | Port day | 13–16°C | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Oct 25 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | Tue, Oct 26 | | | Port day | 14–21°C | | 5 | [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md) | ES | Wed, Oct 27 | | | Port day | 14–20°C | | 6 | [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md) | ES | Thu, Oct 28 | | | Port day | 14–20°C | | 7 | Sea day | | Fri, Oct 29 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Oct 30 | | | Disembark | 11–15°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,258 | £1,258 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=5a2d224e-5db7-4348-b925-dc61f4c73b7f) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,579 | £1,579 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=859c6d8e-b8ac-4c70-ab03-ddb8806ecd3b) | | Suite | Suite | £2,398 | £2,398 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=fa9d1854-426f-4f2b-bfc0-e7951244160b) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,258 | £629 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=e71bf3ce-8f68-4b4c-b298-f60251cdb788) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,658 | £829 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=6a2b3948-afb8-4fc8-976d-1088c40c937a) | | Suite | Suite | £2,398 | £1,199 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=59f3359c-05cf-4116-b750-bfecabe89946) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,607 | £536 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=b286df04-4305-4049-8384-d367a2e53ead) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,987 | £662 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=78a7204a-6fc7-48a7-80cb-333a398704da) | | Balcony | Balcony | £2,007 | £669 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=241b7fe8-e537-40d7-83a6-28a8d0b69132) | | Suite | Suite | £3,107 | £1,036 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=bc18130e-5fd2-4dbd-9282-cfcf59a74ccc) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £2,036 | £509 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=9ef61733-f497-41ab-bf8d-09deb41da33d) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £2,336 | £584 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=8970b84a-4558-4083-8f02-02426d0c9ef6) | | Balcony | Balcony | £2,496 | £624 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=1a8e89ea-f352-4577-932c-94de98e255b6) | | Suite | Suite | £6,016 | £1,504 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=64a2aade-c3e3-4a0e-ba4e-a70a5d968742) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [pocruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?via=markdown&site=GBP&guests=2) (GBP) pocruises.com only takes bookings from people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. From anywhere else it shows the GBP fare but stops you at checkout. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20271023-7.md?pid=e71bf3ce-8f68-4b4c-b298-f60251cdb788) Tips are already included in this price, and P&O Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. - **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. - **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Specialty restaurants · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### GBP | Date | Inside | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £1,258 | £1,658 | £2,398 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2020 - **Passengers:** 5,206 - **Crew:** 1,762 - **Gross Tonnage:** 184,089 GT - **Decks:** 20 - **Length:** 344 m - **Beam:** 42m ## Port Details ### [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) *United Kingdom* > England's gateway to the world Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 11–15°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) *France* > Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 13–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: French - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) *Spain* > The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 14–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md) *Spain* > Galicia's glass-towered city on the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 14–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md) *Spain* > Galicia's vibrant port of seafood and rias Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 14–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid [Iona sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/iona/7-nights-from-southampton-a-coruna-bilbao-cherbourg.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Iona | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Meuse & Hanse – Bruges & Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises/meuse-hanse-bruges-amsterdam~POC-IONA-20271016-7.md) | Oct 16 – 23, 2027 | 7 nights | Southampton | from €754 pp (£629) | | Next sailing | [Sargasso Siren – Caribbean’s Hidden Keys](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sargasso-siren-caribbean-s-hidden-keys~POC-IONA-20271030-13.md) | Oct 30 – Nov 12, 2027 | 13 nights | Southampton | from €1,138 pp (£949) | ## Explore more - [More Iona cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/iona.md) - [Visit P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Southampton](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=southampton) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)