Fire Europe Norwegian Fjords · 30 August 2025
Galley Fire Quickly Contained on P&O’s Iona During Norwegian Fjords Cruise – 30 August 2025
What happened
On 30 August 2025, a minor oil-based fire broke out in a galley on Deck 5 aboard P&O Cruises' Iona while the ship was sailing the Norwegian Fjords. The blaze was quickly contained by crew without passenger evacuation or reported injuries, and normal operations resumed the same day.
The incident caused only temporary disruptions to dining facilities. The vessel continued its scheduled 7-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary and arrived in Southampton as planned.
Details of the rescue
The fire began in the Deck 5 galley area at approximately 11:30 local time, prompting an immediate alert for the ship's first-aid team. Minutes later, a wider emergency call instructed crew to report to muster stations for firefighting readiness. The crew contained the blaze swiftly using onboard firefighting equipment. Guests were not required to assemble at muster stations, and the vessel's voyage schedule remained unaffected throughout the incident.
Passengers and crew
Passengers
- Number not specified in source; guests in nearby corridors reported observing the incident.
Crew
- Crew responded immediately and demonstrated professionalism in containing the fire.
Casualties
Fatalities
- None reported.
Injuries
- None reported.
Rescued
- No evacuation required; all passengers and crew remained safely onboard.
Emergency response
The ship's first-aid team responded immediately to the initial alert in the Deck 5 galley. Crew were instructed to report to muster stations for firefighting readiness. The Coral Restaurant and Opal Restaurant on Deck 6, located directly above the fire zone, were temporarily closed as a precaution. Cleanup crews restored service quickly, allowing both restaurants to reopen the same day. Passengers credited the seamless handling of the emergency to safety drills conducted just one day prior, which ensured crew professionalism and rapid containment.
Current status
No injuries or serious damage were reported. The vessel continued its scheduled Norwegian Fjords itinerary without delay and arrived in Southampton as planned, concluding its 7-night voyage.