P&O Cruises has just announced the celebrities who will be taking part in the cruise line’s ‘IonaFest’ – a week’s long floating festival to celebrate the naming of the new cruise ship.

Taking place from Saturday 4 July 2020, the 5,200-passenger ship will play host to some of today’s biggest music talents, including Grammy award-winners Clean Bandit, four-time MOBO winner Trevor Nelson MBE and Blur’s Alex James, as she sails from Southampton to the Norwegian fjords.

Also on board Iona for the high-profile ship event will be radio presenters Jo Whiley and Sara Cox, along with Strictly Come Dancing stars including comedian Chris Ramsey, who will be performing a stand-up set; judge Motsi Mabuse, and professional dancers Amy Dowden and Ben Jones.

Performers will play across the ship’s seven venues during the week-long cruise, with the main stage being under Iona‘s impressive SkyDome glass roof.

P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “This really is an experience of a lifetime, a complete one-off. When has there ever been the opportunity to see to these award-winning artists?

“We’re also so excited for our guests to be a part of the naming celebrations and we have made sure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy, all included in the price of a ticket to Ionafest 2020.”

The festival will commence with Iona’s naming celebration on the first evening in Southampton. “The naming celebrations on the first night, then the dramatic scenery, exclusive performances and special guests will elevate the holiday to an experience that will be remembered for years to come,” commented Ludlow.

Ionafest will go on sale at 10am on Monday 9 December 2019. The festival headliner and final full show line-up will be announced closer to the sailing date.

Visit pocruises.com for more information.