Whether you're craving a leisurely breakfast, a quick poolside bite, or a gourmet dinner, we've got you covered.

What are the dining options on board?

Dining options for adults

<h2>Dining options for adults</h2>
Our diverse range of dining options caters to every taste and preference.
<ul>
<li>Freedom Dining: Enjoy the flexibility to dine when and where you like in our Freedom restaurants. Choose from a delicious menu of international cuisine.</li>
<li>Club Dining: For a more traditional style, perfect for guests who prefer to dine at the same table at the same time each evening.</li>
<li>Speciality dining: Indulge your senses with our range of speciality restaurants, offering everything from sizzling steaks to authentic Indian cuisine.</li>
<li>Buffet: Our buffets offer a wide variety of dishes, perfect for casual dining.</li>
<li>Poolside grills: Enjoy a classic and comforting meal while soaking up the sun.</li>
</ul>
For more information on our dining, visit our <a href="/onboard-activities/cruise-dining">cruise dining page.</a>

Understanding Club Dining and Freedom Dining

<h2>Understanding Club Dining and Freedom Dining</h2>
At the time of booking, you’ll be offered the choice of Club Dining* or Freedom Dining.
<ul>
<li>Freedom Dining: Gives you the option to arrive at a restaurant when you like (you may need to wait at busy times), or join a virtual queue** on My Holiday so you can relax at the bar or in your cabin – we’ll let you know when your table is ready.
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Club Dining: If you choose Club Dining (available on selected ships only), you’ll dine at the same time, with the same people each evening. You’ll choose your preferred dining time (either first seating or second seating) and table size (two to eight guests per table ) when you book your holiday.&nbsp;
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</ul>
After booking, you can review your dining preferences or change them by logging in to <a title="Log in to My P&amp;O Cruises" aria-label="Log in to My P&amp;O Cruises" href="https://www.pocruises.com/login/manage-booking">My P&amp;O Cruises</a>.
*Club Dining is not available on Arvia or Iona.
**Virtual queuing is not available on Arcadia or Aurora.
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Linking bookings to dine as a group: If you’re travelling with a group in separate cabin bookings, you can request to be seated together by linking your bookings. Log in to My P&amp;O Cruises and use the <a title="Log in to My P&amp;O Cruises to link bookings" href="https://www.pocruises.com/my-pocruises/link-bookings">link bookings form</a> or see our article on '<a href="/help-hub/centre/booking-a-cruise/booking-a-cabin/how-to-link-multiple-cabins.html" title="How to link multiple cabin bookings and dine together" aria-label="How to link multiple cabin bookings and dine together">How to link multiple cabin bookings</a>'&nbsp;for further information.

Dining options for children

<h2>Dining options for children</h2>We offer a variety of options to keep the little ones happy.<ul><li>Buffet: Our buffets feature child-friendly options, including pasta, pizza, and fish fingers.</li><li>Freedom and Club restaurants: Children are welcome in our Freedom and Club&nbsp;restaurants, and we offer a children's menu.</li><li>Children's tea: We provide a dedicated children's tea time in our buffets, offering a fun and interactive dining experience.</li><li>Speciality dining: While we don't offer specific children's menus or pricing in our speciality restaurants, we do offer options from the diverse children’s menu from the main dining rooms. Speciality restaurants can be booked via <a href="/my-pocruises">My P&amp;O Cruises</a> before departure.</li></ul>

Dining for babies and infants

<h2>Dining for babies and infants</h2>We understand the needs of families with young children.<ul><li>Bottle warmers are available on all our family-friendly ships.</li><li>We have a limited number of steam sterilisers on board (availability may vary by ship).</li><li>We offer a selection of HiPP organic baby food jars.*</li><li>Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the ship.</li></ul>*Please note: Baby food must be requested at least eight weeks before your holiday by calling our <a href="/contact-us">Customer Contact Centre</a> on 0344 338 8003. It is also best to reserve bottle warmers and sterilisers to ensure you have everything you need.

Freedom and Club Restaurants

<h2>Freedom and Club restaurants</h2>
<ul>
<li>Arcadia: Upper Meridian Restaurant (Club Dining), Lower Meridian Restaurant (Freedom Dining)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Arvia: Zenith (Freedom Dining), Meridian (Freedom Dining)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Aurora: Alexandria Restaurant (Club Dining), Medina Restaurant (Freedom Dining)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Azura: Meridian Restaurant (Freedom Dining), Peninsular Restaurant (Freedom Dining), Oriental Restaurant (Club Dining)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Britannia: Meridian Restaurant (Freedom Dining), Peninsular Restaurant (Club Dining), Oriental Restaurant (Club Dining)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Iona: Aqua, Opal, Pearl and Coral Restaurant (Freedom Dining)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ventura: Bay Tree Restaurant (Club Dining), Saffron Restaurant (Freedom Dining), Cinnamon Restaurant (Freedom Dining)</li>
</ul>
You can view example menus by heading to our <a href="/onboard-activities/cruise-dining">dining page</a> and selecting the restaurant of your choice. Example menus are not available for all venues.&nbsp;

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Priority dining

<h2>Priority dining</h2>You may hear the term ‘priority dining’. This means guests who have chosen the Select Price fare have priority for dining style on ships offering Freedom and Club restaurants, and first for seating time and table size for Club Dining.

Can I dine in my suite?

<h2>Can I dine in my suite?</h2>
Yes, you have the ability to order from the main restaurant menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the restaurant dining times advertised in Horizon, your daily schedule of activities. You will not be charged for standard food items, but there will be an extra charge for drinks.
Outside of the main restaurant dining hours, you may order from the room service menu in your cabin. Charges apply.

Room service

<h2>Room service</h2>
Enjoy the convenience of room service, available 24 hours a day. A variety of dishes are on offer, from breakfast to late-night snacks, and a selection of drinks.
Please note there is a small charge for most items, except for continental breakfast, which can be ordered by completing the breakfast order card in your cabin the night before. Room service on board Arvia and Iona also has a delivery charge.

Our friendly Customer Contact Centre is here to help.

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P&amp;O Cruises provides a variety of dining options across its fleet – ranging from flexible Freedom Dining and traditional Club Dining to buffets, speciality venues, and 24-hour room service – while catering to families with child-friendly menus, baby food options, and equipment.

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