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Updated: February 2026
Iona is one of the two ships in the P&O Cruises fleet to have Conservatory Mini Suites, bringing the outside into the living area through the additional space. It offers great flexibility and creates a distinctive relaxation and socialising space. The Conservatory Mini-suite is an exciting new addition to the choice of accommodation and a signature option on Iona. P&O also recently introduced 5-berth Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona.
For more on Iona’s conservatory Mini Suites, head to my YouTube Channel, for a tour around a mini suite on Deck 9 and Deck 8, and also my blog post on the 5-berth suites which will be available on Iona on sailings from 4 July 2026 (G621).
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What are the Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona?
In addition to the standard balcony bedroom and bathroom space, each conservatory mini suite includes an L-shaped seating area which can be closed off or left open according to the time of day or mood. For example, in the morning you can keep it closed to enjoy a quiet coffee overlooking the ocean while everyone else is still asleep.
By day or in the evenings, the room opens out fully onto the balcony. With a direct connection to the sea, the space is cool and shaded – and perfect for chilling out in.
In the evenings, the ‘conservatory’ space transforms into a spacious environment for private celebrations and socialising over pre-dinner drinks with friends and family. As this space leads directly onto the balcony, all configurations offer glorious seascape views.
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How many Conservatory Mini Suites are there on P&O cruises Iona?
There are 95 Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona. Conservatory mini suites are located on Deck 8 and Deck 9 only. Most of the Conservatory Mini Suites are located on Deck 9.
There are four grades of Conservatory Mini Suites : CV, CW, CY and CZ. The most expensive grade of cabin is the CV grade and the least expensive cabin grade is the CZ grade. This slight pricing difference reflects their location on board rather than any differences in amenities within the cabin.
A quick glance at where the different grades of Conservatory Mini Suite are located on board Iona
(Most expensive to least expensive)
➡️ CV grade cabins - Deck 9 Midship
➡️ CW grade cabins - Deck 9 Mid aft and Deck 8 Mid Forward
➡️ CY grade cabins - on Deck 9 Aft
➡️ CZ grade cabins - Deck 8 Forward
There are 67 Conservatory Mini Suites on Deck 9 and 28 Conservatory Mini Suites on Deck 8. However, there are no accessible mini suites on Iona.
There are plenty of options to choose from with the Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona. Cabins can sleep between one and 5 people, they are located in different areas of the ship albeit just across 2 decks so whether you prefer your location forward, aft or somewhere in between you will find that there is likely to be a conservatory mini suite.
Iona also features a selection of 20 interconnecting Conservatory Mini Suites which allows larger families of up to 8 people to travel comfortably together in interconnecting cabins.
Conservatory Mini Suites best for families
These are the Conservatory Mini Suites which are located at the Aft/Mid Aft (nearest to the Reef Kids Club) and those which also sleep at least 3 people. Cabin Numbers with * are interconnecting cabins.
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites best for families⬅️
Cabins Nearest to the Reef Kids Club
Deck 9 – Cabins (sleeps up to 3):
9605, 9616*, 9619*, 9627, 9628, 9703, 9704*, 9707*, 9708
Deck 9 – Cabins (sleeps up to 4):
9603, 9606, 9611, 9614, 9617*, 9618*, 9625, 9626, 9629, 9630, 9705*, 9706*
List of Cabins on P&O Cruises Iona sleeping up to 5 people
Deck 8 – Cabins: 8238*, 8241, 8303, 8307*, 8310, 8311, 8314*
Deck 9 – Cabins: 9517, 9518*, 9521, 9522, 9525*, 9526*, 9529, 9532, 9533, 9534, 9614, 9618, 9625, 9626, 9629, 9630
Cabins marked * are adjoining cabins
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which sleep 3 people
Conservatory mini suites sleeping up to 3 people include one additional bed in the form of the sofa bed.
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which sleep 3 people max ⬅️
Deck 9 Midship, (CV Cabin Grade)
9515, 9516, 9524*, 9527*, 9530, 9535
Deck 9 MidAft, (CW Cabin Grade)
9605, 9616*, 9619*, 9627, 9628
Deck 9 Aft, (CY Cabin Grade)
9703, 9704*, 9708, 9707*
Deck 8 MidForward, (CW Cabin Grade)
8309*, 8312*, 8320, 8321
Deck 8 Forward, (CZ Cabin Grade)
8234, 8235, 8239*
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which sleep 4 people
Conservatory mini suites sleeping up to 4 people include two additional beds; one in the form of a single sofa bed, and one in the form of a pulldown bed (folded away during the day).
As these 4 berth cabins you might find that they sell quicker than the other cabins so if you do want to book a specific cabin you need to be quick off the mark when itineraries go on sale. Cabin Numbers with * are interconnecting cabins
➡️ Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which sleep 4 people max ⬅️
Deck 9 MidAft, (CW Cabin Grade)
9603, 9606, 9611, 9617*,
Deck 9 Aft, (CY Cabin Grade)
9705*, 9706
Deck 8 Mid Forward, (CW Cabin Grade)
8302, 8306, 8310, 8313, 8318, 8319
Deck 8 Forward, (CZ Cabin Grade)
8236, 8237*
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which sleep up to 5 people
Conservatory mini suites sleeping up to 5 people include one fixed double bed, a double sofa bed (folded away during the day) and one pull-down single bed (folded away during the day). Basically then have taken away the single sofa bed in some of the 4-berth cabins and replaced it with a double sofa bed, creating a 5 berth cabin.
➡️ Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which sleep 5 people max ⬅️
Deck 8 – Cabins: 8238, 8241, 8303, 8307, 8310, 8311, 8314*
Deck 9 – Cabins: 9517, 9518, 9521, 9522, 9525, 9526*, 9529, 9532, 9533, 9534, 9614, 9618, 9625, 9626, 9629, 9630
Cabins marked * are adjoining cabins
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona that have interconnecting cabins
Interconnecting cabins can be an excellent way for larger family groups of up to 8 people to travel together in adjoining cabins. When booking these cabins if travelling with children under 18, it is important to note that at least one passenger aged 16+ needs to sleep in each cabin.
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites with Interconnecting cabins on Iona ⬅️
Deck 9 Midship, (CV Cabin Grade)
9524 (Sleeps 3) & 9526 (Sleeps 5)
9525 (Sleeps 5) & 9527 (Sleeps 3)
Deck 9 MidAft, (CW Cabin Grade)
9616 (Sleeps 3) & 9618 (Sleeps 5)
9617 (Sleeps 4) & 9619 (Sleeps 3)
Deck 9 Aft, (CY Cabin Grade)
9704 (Sleeps 3) & 9706 (Sleeps 4)
9705 (Sleeps 4) & 9707 (Sleeps 3)
Deck 8 Mid-Forward, (CW Cabin Grade)
8307 (Sleeps 5) & 8309 (Sleeps 3) - cabin 8309 is also partially obstructed
8312 (Sleeps 3) & 8314 (Sleeps 5) - cabin 8312 is also partially obstructed
Deck 8 Forward, (CZ Cabin Grade)
8327 (Sleeps 4) & 8239 (Sleeps 3)
8236 (Sleeps 4) & 8238 (Sleeps 5)
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona which have obstructed views
Interestingly,Conservatory Mini Suites with obstructed views do not seem to be in a lower cabin grade (or price bracket) which means that they are likely to be priced the same as other Conservatory Mini Suites without an obstructed view.
If even the faintest whiff of an obstructed view is likely to bother you, then it might be best to steer clear of the following cabins which are listed as having an obstructed view. These ‘obstructions’ just seem to be one of the Infinity whirlpools located on the Promenade deck rather than a lifeboat. However if other guests in a whirlpool in front of your cabin is likely to irritate you then as before it’s best to steer clear of these cabins below. Cabin Numbers below with (*) are interconnecting cabins
➡️Obstructed View Conservatory Mini-Suites⬅️
Deck 8 Mid Forward, (CW Cabin Grade)
8309*, 8310, 8311, 8312*
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona with balconies visible from the prom deck
The following cabin balconies are located on the prom deck and whilst they are raised up slightly, they are still very much visible from the prom deck. Therefore if you prefer to have a more private balcony then it might be best to book a conservatory mini suite on Deck 9 instead.
It is important to notes that the Conservatory Mini Suites on Deck 8, like all other cabins on Deck 8 do have glass fronted balconies, but these are frosted/obscured glass. (See photo below). Cabin Numbers with * are interconnecting cabins
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona with balconies visible from the prom deck ⬅️
Deck 8 MidForward, (CW Cabin Grade)
8301, 8302, 8303, 8304, 8305, 8306, 8307*, 8308, 8309* 8310, 8311, 8312*, 8314*, 8315, 8316, 8317, 8318, 8319, 8320, 8321
Deck 8 Forward, (CZ Cabin Grade)
8234, 8235, 8236*, 8237*, 8238*, 8239*, 8240, 8241
Cheapest Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona
These will be either the CZ grade cabins which take up a forward position on the ship. The disadvantage with the cabins on this deck is that the balconies are going to be visible from the promenade deck, but if this doesn’t bother you that much, then these are the most cost-effective Conservatory Mini Suites aboard ship.
These cabins also come with the added advantage of some cabins sleeping up to 5 people (see below for cabin numbers) so these cabins can offer a great deal if you book one of these suites when the ‘extra guests sail for £199’ fares, are available.
All cabins are located at the forward area of the ship on the promenade deck. Some are also interconnected so if you don’t like this option, best steer away of booking cabins below marked with ‘*’.
➡️ Cheapest Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona ⬅️
Sleeping up to 3 people:
8234, 8235, 8239*
Sleeping up to 4 people:
8236, 8237
Sleeping up to 5 people
8238*, 8241, 8303, 8307*, 8310, 8311, 8314*
With interconnected cabins
8236 & 8238
8327 & 8239
Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona with the biggest balconies
There are 6 Conservatory Mini Suites on board Iona which have a slightly elongated deck space (see photo of cabin 8321 below). If additional outdoor space is something you prefer, then the following cabins may be worth looking at.
If privacy is also something which comes high up on your list, then it might be best to opt for the 2 cabins located on Deck 9 instead.
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona with the biggest balconies ⬅️
Deck 9 Midship, (CV Cabin Grade)
9514, 9515
Deck 8 Mid Forward, (CW Cabin Grade)
8320, 8321
Deck 8 Forward, (CZ Cabin Grade)
8234, 8235
In addition to the cabins listed above, there are some Conservatory Mini Suites on board Iona located on Deck 9 just above Sindhu and the Olive Grove which benefit from a slightly extended balcony (see the photos below) unfortunately this part of the deck does not seem to be accessible to the use conservatory mini suite cabins.
It all depends upon your preference, but this feature may entice you or frustrate you, either way it’s good to know what cabins this applies to. See photos above and below for illustration.
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites on Deck 9 with a slightly extended balcony ⬅️
Deck 9 Midship, (CV Cabin Grade)
9519, 9521, 9523, 9525*, 9527*, 9529, 9531, 9533
Deck 9 MidAft, (CW Cabin Grade)
9611, 9615, 9617*, 9619*, 9621, 9623, 9625
Cabin Numbers with * are interconnecting cabins
Conservatory Mini Suites over The Quays
One thing to bear in mind is that the some Conservatory Mini Suites are located just above The Quays. It’s worth noting that The Quays offers informal dining and promises to be ‘a lively hub for socialising over the food’. As this multi-venue dining option offers everything from morning breakfast through to dinner, it is likely to be busy.
Additionally, The Quays offers outside dining options and as the balconies are located right above these areas you might not find them as quiet or private as others on ship. If this is likely to pose an issue for you then you might wish to steer clear of the following cabins.
➡️Conservatory Mini Suites are located just above The Quays. ⬅️
Deck 9 Midship, (CV Cabin Grade)
9514, 9516, 9518, 9520, 9522, 9524*, 9526*, 9528, 9530, 9532, 9534, 9536
Deck 9 MidAft, (CW Cabin Grade)
9602, 9604, 9606, 9608, 9610, 9612, 9614, 9616*, 9618*
What is the difference between a conservatory mini suite and a suite on Iona?
Conservatory Mini Suite and full suites (i.e. B grade suites) differ in 4 ways:perks, balcony space, location and price.
Conservatory mini suites do not have the full range of perks and benefits you will find in the B grade suites on board Iona.
Secondly all the Conservatory Mini Suites are located with balconies facing out to the starboard or port sides of the ship. You will not find any Conservatory Mini Suites located overlooking the stern (back) with views of the ships wake or at the bow (front) with balconies facing forward. Iona’s B Grade suites are only located at the bow and right at the aft. There are no Midship Suites on Iona.
As a general rule, the Conservatory Mini Suites have similar deck space as the standard balconies or superior deluxe balconies aboard ship. The B Grade suites have much more deck space in comparison. However when you take into account the additional ‘conservatory’ space within the Conservatory Mini Suites , you do get some additional (albeit) covered deck space.
Finally there is a jump in price between a conservatory mini suite and a B grade suite. While pricing is fluid, for illustrative purposes only I have included the cost of a cabin based on 2 people sharing the lowest grade suite (B4 grade) and the price range of all the grades Conservatory Mini Suites on a 7 night cruise to Western Europe in April 2023 (G308). Both cabins are on a guarantee fare. I’ve also added standard and superior deluxe balcony price ranges for comparison.
Comparison of fares between different grades of cabin for a 7-night Med Cruise (April 2023 prices)
◾ £3,098 Suite (B4 grade) £442 per night
◾ £2,398 - £2,738 Conservatory Mini Suite (CZ - CV grade) £342 - £391 per night
◾ £1,998 - £2,198 Superior Deluxe Balcony (EF - EA grade) £285 - £314 per night
◾ £1,658 - £1,918 Standard Balcony (GF - GA grade) £236 - £274 per night
What perks do you get in a Conservatory Mini Suite on Iona?
The best way to think about the Conservatory Mini Suites on Iona, is that they are like mini suites on other ships in the P&O cruise fleet, but with the added inside ‘conservatory’ space.
Here’s a quick list of all the P&O cruises conservatory mini suite benefits
➡️ Priority check-in and boarding (from Southampton)
➡️ Pillow menu
➡️ Balcony with furniture
➡️ Champagne and chocolates on arrival
➡️ In cabin Coffee Machine
Although not listed on P&O website, previous guests sailing in a conservatory mini suite from Southampton have mentioned receiving the following perks which are not listed on the website:
➡️ Welcome on board lunch in the Main Dining Room with complimentary Wine
➡️ Canapes on Celebration Evening
➡️ Bowl of Fresh Fruit in Cabin
➡️ Bathrobes & Slippers to use in the cabin
The following perks are NOT AVAILABLE in a conservatory mini suite (these perks are reserved for B4, B5, B6 & BA grade suites only). Find out more about suite perks of on P&O cruises.
➡️ Access to an exclusive hospitality lounge
➡️ Priority Tenders (where applicable)
➡️ Butler service
➡️ Superior bathroom with full-size whirlpool bath.
➡️ Breakfast in an exclusive venue (Epicurean)
➡️ P&O branded golf umbrella to use whilst ashore
➡️ Priority Disembarkation
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