It’s all aboard for Captain Wesley on new cruise ship
A GLASGOW-BORN man has taken the helm of the most environmentally friendly cruise ship ever built in the UK.
Captain Wesley Dunlop will command the new P&O Cruises flagship Iona, which will sail in May 2020.
Captain Dunlop started his seafaring career 20 years ago as a cadet and joined P&O Cruises as captain of Aurora in 2016, and then as captain of the flagship Britannia in 2017, his current command.
When he joins Iona as captain he will be responsible for approximately 5200 guests and 1800 crew members.
He said: “To be at the helm of the largest, most innovative, most environmentally friendly cruise ship ever built for the British cruise market is the ultimate honour for any captain.”
Iona will set sail in May 2020 with holidays on Iona on sale now and will be sailing exclusively to the Norwegian Fjords during the inaugural summer season.
In the winter Iona will sail south to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands for winter sun as well as visits to spectacular cities in northern Europe.
The new ship is the first in the fleet to have Conservatory Mini-suite cabins and has more than 17 places to dine.
The Grand Atrium is the centrepiece of the new ship, spanning three decks with panoramic views of the sea.