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Yes, tipping isn’t needed on P&amp;O Cruises ships. So, you can relax knowing good service and good times are all part and parcel of your cruise dining experience with us.

Are gratuities included in dining?

Yes. You can enjoy an extensive range of yummy food all in the comfort of your cabin.

Do P&O Cruises offer room service?

Once you've booked with us, you will have access to My P&amp;O Cruises, where you can manage your upcoming holiday. As part of this, you’ll be able to make dining arrangements for your group – such as which sitting you prefer and choosing the right table size for your party.

How can I arrange dining for my group?

Wherever possible, we like to make sure everyone’s catered for. There’s a range of vegetarian and gluten-free meals available on all menus in most restaurants, so you’ll still have lots of choice. There’s also options available for vegetarians, pescatarians, those with lactose and dairy intolerances and also those with gluten, wheat and coeliac intolerances. Please contact us before your cruise and let us know of your requirements so we can make arrangements for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How does P&O Cruises accommodate guests with special dietary requirements or gluten and other food allergies?

You can find out all about our <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/drinks-on-board">drinks options here</a>. Drinks on a P&amp;O Cruises holiday are competitively priced (similar to what you'd expect to pay in your local pub), and we offer a variety of <a href="/onboard-activities/bars-and-lounges/drinks-packages.html">drinks packages</a>.
Log in to My P&amp;O Cruises up to three days before your holiday to get the best drinks package for you. Or if you’d like to wait until you’re on board, you can get your drinks package within the first two nights of your holiday.

How much do drinks cost on P&O Cruises?

We offer a range of dining options to choose from. Included in the price of your holiday are our Freedom and Club dining restaurants, or you can choose to treat yourself and take a seat in one of our speciality restaurants for a little extra.&nbsp;

What are the dining options on a P&O Cruises holiday?

Freedom dining means that you’re not allocated a set time to dine – you can eat at whatever time suits you. All you need to do is join a queue via My Holiday whenever you’re ready and you’ll be told when your table’s available.&nbsp;

What is Freedom Dining on a P&O Cruises holiday?

There are a few options when it comes to booking dining on board. Some venues will be available to book 120 days before you set sail by logging in to My P&amp;O Cruises. If you’d like to book on board, simply use the My Holiday portal during your cruise to browse our restaurants and book your table.&nbsp;

When can you book restaurants on a P&O Cruises holiday?

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On board all of our ships, you'll find an incredible variety of dining options catering to every tiny taste bud. Fuel poolside adventures with burgers and fries and go giddy over a range of ice cream flavours. Children are welcome in all our restaurants, but you may prefer our special children's tea every night. We also provide a selection of baby food on request.

Here’s your chance to share a ship with one, or even all three, of our illustrious Food Heroes. In 2026, Marco Pierre White, Olly Smith and José Pizarro will spend time on board during selected cruises, giving you the chance to join in special activities and events hosted by them.

Dining options

With so many delicious dining options already included in your holiday price, you'll be spoilt for choice any time of the day.

Tapas at the Glass House on board P&O Cruises ships

Indulge yourself in an extra-special culinary crusade - with exquisite menus and exceptional service - for a little extra.

If you fancy a bite to eat in your cabin, there's a mouth-watering room service menu to choose from - delivered 24/7.&nbsp;

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Top-rated restaurants

Live cooking stations showcasing Global cuisine, on Arvia and Iona.

duck tikka on fork from Sindhu restaurant

Indian-British fusion dining for exquisite flavours, on all ships.

Diverse breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, on all ships.

Exquisite plant-based dishes and a sushi bar, on Arvia.

Modern British dining in a sophisticated setting, on all ships.

Tapas complemented by a selection of wines, on Arvia, Aurora, Azura, Britannia, Iona, Ventura.

'Plenty of choice in both the buffet and main dining rooms, and something to suit all tastes.'

'Excellent&nbsp;food&nbsp;and dining experiences made more enjoyable by the staff.'

'The food in main&nbsp;dining&nbsp;room was very good and enjoyed the option of locally inspired dishes from the areas we visited.'

seating options

At your ship's main restaurant, choose between Freedom Dining, our more flexible option, ideal for guests who want to eat where, when, and with whom they like, and Club Dining*, our more traditional style, perfect for guests who prefer to share a table with the same group of fellow travellers at the same time each evening. *Please note Club Dining is not available on Iona and Arvia.

Making restaurant reservations is easy. You can book before sailing via&nbsp;<a href="https://my.pocruises.com/mycruise/login">My P&amp;O Cruises</a>. Once on board your ship, use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/my-holiday">My Holiday</a>&nbsp;- your digital planner - to browse, book, and even join virtual queues - all at your fingertips.

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Set sail on a culinary adventure, enjoy exclusive menus and masterclasses from famous chefs on board your ship.

Get into the holiday spirit and savour your favourite sips with a worry-free drinks package. From characterful cocktails and marvellous mocktails to craft beers, fine wines, and spirits. There's also an array of soft drinks, coffees and much more.&nbsp;

Every meal brings a moment to savour when you dine on board. There are modern British classics to choose from as well as flavours inspired by the destinations on your itinerary, and so much is included in the price of your holiday. So, what do you fancy?

Slice of traditional pizza Margherita on gray background viewed from above

A dedicated early children's tea served in the buffet, on Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona, Ventura.

American-style diner serving comfort food, on Arvia.

Delicious dishes designed exclusively for our younger guests on their holiday. Available on all of our family-friendly cruises.

We make every effort to accommodate our guests' dietary needs and we offer a variety of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and pescatarian meals as standard at most restaurants on board.
If you have any allergies, we need to know at least 28 days before the start of your holiday.
If you require kosher meals or baby food, we need a minimum of 12 weeks’ notice.
Please <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/contact-us">get in touch</a> so we can make appropriate arrangements for you.

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Yes, guests can take alcohol on a mini cruise from southampton.
What drinks can you take on P&amp;O Cruises short breaks?
Each guest aged 18 years (21 years in United States of America ports) and older may bring up to one litre of wine or Champagne on board when they embark the ship for the first time only. Wine or Champagne over the one-litre limit will be stored and returned to the guest prior to the end of the cruise. If this alcohol is consumed in the dining rooms, bars, restaurants or lounge areas, it will be subject to a corkage fee of £20* per bottle, per occasion, which will be charged to the guest’s on-board account.&nbsp;
Other alcohol types such as spirits are considered restricted items and guests are prohibited from bringing them on board when they first embark the ship.
*prices subject to change

Can I take alcohol on a Short Break cruise holiday?

Amsterdam is famous for its art galleries and museums (from the Van Gogh Museum to the Anne Frank house), beautiful canals, interesting architecture and lively nightlife. You’ll also find a deliciously innovative food scene and, in the spring, thousands upon thousands of tulips covering the city in a kaleidoscope of colours.

What is Amsterdam known for?

It’s always worth checking the local weather before you head off on a Short Break, but in the summer you’ll generally need to dress for the heat (think dresses, shorts, t-shirts, sandals – and don’t forget your swimming costume) while the winter usually calls for layers and thick coats.
During your days on board, you can dress in whatever you like. However, on all our ships, we have two dress codes that apply in the evenings: Evening Casual and Black Tie. For nights when the dress code is Evening Casual, you can bring out your best shirt, dress and smart, dark denim. For nights where the dress code is Black Tie, make sure you pack your best tux, suit or cocktail dress.
There are some venues on each ship where dress codes don’t apply, so make sure you check your Horizon paper that’s delivered to your cabin each day to check where these are, as they vary ship by ship. For those travelling on family-friendly ships, dress codes also don’t apply to children aged 17 and under.

What should I pack for a Short Break cruise holiday? 

The best time of year to cruise to Amsterdam depends on what you’d like out of your holiday. Do you prefer the sun or a winter chill? Do you want to see the Light Festival and wander Christmas markets? Or would you rather see the world’s largest flower garden (think miles of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths) in bloom in the spring? How about cruising the canals in the heat of the summer sun, cocktail in hand? We visit Amsterdam almost year-round so that no matter your holiday style, you’ll find a Short Break cruise holiday to suit you.

What’s the best time of year to cruise to Amsterdam?

The best time of year to go on a mini cruise to Bruges is up to you – what do you want from the weather? What activities do you fancy doing? We’ve got Short Break cruise holidays that visit Bruges (from Zeebrugge) almost year-round. If you’re dreaming of walking around a chilly Christmas market with a hot chocolate (or mulled wine) in hand, December is the month for you. Or, if you’d rather be a bit warmer as you cycle through the countryside or wander medieval streets, April or May might be a better choice. A visit in October will add autumnal magic to a stroll along the canals as the leaves fall around you.&nbsp;

What’s the best time of year to cruise to Bruges (from Zeebrugge)?

Summer brings warmth and sunshine to Amsterdam (with an average temperature of around 23°C) while winters are cold and bring a likely chance of snow. Amsterdam’s spring is fairly mild, heating up and drying out as it gets closer to summer, while autumn brings a good chance of rain as it cools down towards the end of the year.

What's the weather like in Amsterdam?

We tend to visit Hamburg in December on our Short Break holidays when it’s fairly frosty. Hamburg usually has highs of 5˚C and lows of 1˚C in December, with an average of 12 days of rain – but you might be lucky enough to be there when it snows.

What’s the weather like in Hamburg?

On our Short Break holidays, you might visit:
Amsterdam in the Netherlands
Bruges (from Zeebrugge) in Belgium
Cherbourg in France
Hamburg in Germany
Le Havre in France
Rotterdam in the Netherlands
St Peter Port, Guernsey, in the Channel Islands

Which countries does P&O Cruises visit on Short Break cruise holidays?

On our mini cruise holidays, you might visit:
Amsterdam
Bruges (from Zeebrugge)
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Le Havre
Rotterdam
St Peter Port, Guernsey

Which ports does P&O Cruises visit on mini cruise holidays?

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