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Port call in Le Havre cancelled due to unrests in France
Due to the serious unrests in France, P&O Cruises has changed the itinerary of the 'Iona' at short notice: The planned call to Le Havre on Oct 18 has been cancelled aninstead the ship had a day at sea. The stay in Vigo has been brought forward by one day to oct 19, and A Coruña became an overnight stop on Oct 20 until Oct 21. Those who have booked an excursion in Le Havre through P&O will have it canceled and refunded. Tours in Vigo and A Coruña were also adjusted. The Shore Experiences team contacted affected guests.
Medevac off Cabo Silleiro
On Feb 5, 2026, the 'Iona', en route from Funchal to Southampton, UK, requested the medical evacuation of a 66-year-old British passenger. The cruise ship was sailing 42 miles west-southwest of Cabo Silleiro at that time. The Vigo Coast Guard Station deployed the SAR helicopter Pesca I of the Galician Coast Guard, which took the patient on board and transported him to the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital for medical care on a higher level.
Cruise ship stuck in Southampton after container loss
Passengers on the 'Iona' were facing delays after 18 containers carrying bananas fell overboard from the reefer 'Baltic Klipper' (IMO: 9454759) near the near the Nab Tower lighthouse on the Isle of Wight on Dec 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. The cruise ship was scheduled to depart Southampton for a 14-day cruise to Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands. Following the incident, the ship has been unable to leave port. The HM Coastguard is closely monitoring the situation and working with the relevant authorities, including the vessel’s owners. Broadcasts are being sent to warn local shipping, and Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team was on patrol. The “Iona" remained in Southampton overnight, untilthe authorities had confirmed the location of the containers. The cruise ship finally left the port on Dec 7 en route to Santa Cruz de Tenerife with an ETA as of Dec 11.
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