SkyDome and new Grand Atrium revealed for P&O Cruises' Iona

Iona’s Grand Atrium will span three decks and offer uninterrupted panoramic views of the sea, framed by glazed walls.

The structure is a new development for P&O Cruises, created by architecture and interior design company Jestico + Whiles, the creators of London’s W Hotel and The Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

The Grand Atrium will be home to The Glass House boasting a wine list curated by Olly Smith.

Wine connoisseurs will also be able to enjoy a new experience called Cellar Door at the Glass House, offering wine talks, tastings and wine-pairing dinners.

Ludlow added: “We’ve set out to make sure the sea is the star on Iona, and the design of the Grand Atrium tells you so much about how special she is going to be. Balancing intimate spaces with larger social areas, guests will be wowed by the three-storey high glass walls and the ever-changing view they reveal.

“From the moment they step onto the staircase, I know guests will be swept away by the beautiful design.”

Onboard Iona, P&O Cruises will also introduce its first gastropub, the Keel and Cow, boasting all-day dining, traditional favourites, steaks and sharing platters.

The Quays piazza will be home to a wide range of self-service and “takeaway” venues serving food from all over the world.

As part of a new approach to dining, Iona will exclusively offer Freedom Dining in all of its main restaurants, a first for P&O Cruises.

The move is designed to give more flexibility to each and every guest. They can choose where and with whom they want to eat, and when they will sit down for breakfast, lunch or dinner.