Accessible Cabin on P&O Cruises Iona Image Credit: P&O Cruises

Accessible Cabins on P&O Iona

Updated August 2026

What is an Accessible Cabin?

An accessible cabin is deemed to be suitable for wheelchair access. They will usually have wide doorways into the cabin and bathroom. Sufficient floor space for maneuvering a wheelchair or mobility scooter. Wet room style bathrooms. Grab rails for shower and toilet. Pull-down shower seat.

Crucial 2026 Update: Strict New Booking Rules for Mobility Devices

Before choosing your cabin grade, it is absolutely vital to know that P&O Cruises has strictly updated their accessibility policies. Booking the wrong cabin type can now result in being denied boarding at the terminal.

Here is what you need to amend or add to your booking plans:

Mandatory Fully Accessible Cabins:

If you use a powered mobility device (like a powerchair or scooter), or if you need to use a manual wheelchair inside your cabin, you must book a designated Fully Accessible Cabin, Suite, or Mini-Suite. You can no longer book a standard cabin with the intention of storing a powerchair.

The 14-Day Declaration Deadline

All mobility equipment must be declared via the My P&O Cruises portal at least 14 days before your sail date. Failure to declare your equipment in advance means you will be legally denied boarding.

Strict Size Limitations:

Any device brought into a standard or partially accessible cabin must fit comfortably through a narrow standard doorway (typically 52cm–55cm) and be stored fully inside the room. Crew will configuration-check this, and blocking corridors is strictly prohibited.

Evacuation Assistance Pre-Booking:

If you require an evacuation chair to safely navigate stairs in an emergency, you must pre-register this need prior to your cruise, as P&O limits the number of guests requiring this assistance per sailing for safety reasons.

How Many Accessible Cabins are there on P&O Iona?

There are 55 accessible/partially accessible cabins on P&O Iona.

Here is a list of accessible cabins on P&O Cruises flagship Iona. The list includes fully accessible cabins and partially accessible cabins. The list shows the cabin number, the cabin grade and the type of cabin (i.e. Inside, Outside, Balcony etc.)

All of P&O accessible (adapted) cabins feature:

Wide doorways into the cabin and bathroom
Sufficient floor space for maneuvering a wheelchair or mobility scooter
Wet room style bathrooms
Grab rails for shower and toilet
Pull-down shower seat
Flush thresholds between bathroom and cabin
Balcony cabins have ramped access to the balcony.

Accessible Stateroom Bathrooms

Accessible Bathroom on P&O Cruises Iona Image Credit: P&O Cruises

The accessible cabin bathrooms on P&O Cruises are wet room style shower rooms with a flush threshold into the stateroom. They have roll in showers that have hand rails and pull down shower seats. There are also grab rails on both sides of the toilet; one is fixed and the other is pull down.

Accessible cabin showers have a non slip floor however, if required, a shower mat can be requested once on board - these are subject to availability.

If you have specific requirements it is advisable to enquire at the time of booking as P&O Cruises are unable to make any changes to the cabin once on board.

If there is something you need to know that isn’t covered here or on the P&O Cruises website, such as location of grab rails etc., contact P&O Cruises at disability@carnivalukgroup.com

Access around the ship

To enjoy the ship to its full potential while staying safe, here are the key things you need to be aware of:

The majority of public areas and venues have level or ramped access.
There are raised door thresholds throughout the ship which need to be navigated with care.
You may find certain areas of the ship narrower than you are used to.

In the interest of your own safety and that of other guests, mobility scooters and wheelchairs must be driven at a safe speed at all times.

Lifts

Please pay careful attention when backing out of lifts in a mobility scooter/wheelchair as these are often in close proximity to the staircases.

Fully Accessible Cabins

(Cabin Number, Cabin Grade, Cabin Type)

Please note: Iona, inside accessible cabins have been reclassified as PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE. This is due to the turning circle not being big enough for certain mobility aids, such as scooters, basically they are standard cabins with accessible elements..

Partially Accessible Cabins

🗺️ Your P&O Iona Accessibility Checklist

Before you head to the Southampton terminal, make sure you have checked off every item on this list:

Cabin Check: If using a scooter or powerchair, verify your booking is for a Fully Accessible cabin grade (not a partially accessible grade like PB, PC, PD, PE, or PF).
Measure Your Device: Ensure your mobility aid complies with P&O's official width, length, and weight limitations.
14-Day Declaration: Log into the My P&O Cruises portal and complete the On-Board Needs Questionnaire at least two weeks before your departure date.
Insurance Coverage: Check that your travel insurance specifically covers your mobility equipment against damage or loss while at sea.
Evacuation Needs: Confirm with P&O's accessibility team that your requirement for an evacuation chair has been officially logged on your manifest.
Power Essentials: Pack your charging cables and a valid UK-to-US/Euro adapter if your specific device charger requires a different plug configuration.

⚠️ Cruise Line Policy Disclaimer

Cruise line accessibility policies, equipment size thresholds, and boarding mandates are subject to change by the operator at any time. While we make every effort to keep this guide updated, we highly recommend verifying all cabin specifics and device requirements directly with the P&O Cruises Accessibility Team (disability@carnivalukgroup.com) before finalising your holiday booking.

See here for a video of an accessible balcony cabin on Iona from Paul and Carole Love to Cruise.

P&O Cruises Iona - Accessible Cabins