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Restaurants and menus vary by ship. This page provides a highlight of what’s in store, but some options won’t be available on every cruise. Additional prices may apply to some items featured.

We’re cooking up a festive feast for you. Expect fabulous food, lots of fun and sparkling service. And if you’re keen to get a flavour of what’s in store, you can view our menus below.

If you're a party of two and would prefer not to share, please select &quot;not happy to share&quot; when choosing your dining preference. We'll do our best to accommodate, but please be aware that tables for two are limited, very popular, and cannot be guaranteed. Table allocation will be made based on fare type paid and loyalty status.

Can I have a table for two?

If you have additional on board needs, you will need to follow our accessibility and medical process. Please visit our <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/accessibility/life-onboard/dietary-requirements">dietary requirements</a> page for more information.

How do I make you aware of medical requirements which require me to dine at a certain time? (e.g., diabetes) 

If you are on a back-to-back cruise over Christmas and New Year's Eve, you will need to submit your dining preferences on My P&amp;O Cruises for both cruises. If you are on a combined Christmas and New Year's Eve cruise, your allocated dining time with apply to both Christmas and New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, we cannot allocate different times for each evening. These rules also apply to Club Dining guests.

I am booked on a cruise over Christmas and New Year's Eve, what should I do? 

If you are booked on Freedom Dining but waitlisted for Club Dining, you still must choose a preference. Guests who are booked on Club Dining but are waitlisted for Freedom dining will not get a preference and will be allocated the time as per their Club dining allocation.

I am on a waitlist for Club Dining/Freedom dining, do I need to select my preference? 

We have speciality dining venues offering Christmas and New Year menus:
The Epicurean will have specially created menus for Christmas and New Year with inclusive wines. A cover charge of £65 per person applies, and you have the option to purchase a premium wine selection too.
Ocean Grill will have specially created menus for Christmas and New Year with inclusive wines. A cover charge of £55 per person applies for Christmas Day and for New Year’s Eve, and you have the option to purchase a premium wine selection too.
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Other than Freedom and Club dining, what other dining options are available? 

You have received this email because you have either been assigned freedom dining or are on a freedom dining-only ship.&nbsp;
For those who have been assigned club dining, you will find out your dining time and location for your whole cruise and for Christmas Day and/or New Year's Eve via a letter you will receive in your cabin the day you embark.

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Festive dining FAQs

Essential information

You can choose when you'd prefer to have your festive meals by logging into My P&amp;O Cruises.Simply login and choose the time you would prefer to eat on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Eve up until&nbsp;10 November 2025. 
 

There are two sittings to choose from, so you can tailor your selection to best suit your holiday.

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If you're sailing with guests in a different cabin and would like to dine together, the lead guest on each booking must select the same dining time and link the bookings by sending us a message via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/contact-us/live-chat">Live Chat</a>&nbsp;on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/contact-us">Contact Us</a>&nbsp;page or by speaking to your travel agent.
Please note, we cannot guarantee that linked bookings will be allocated the same meal or that cabins will be close to each other.

Are you open to sharing a table with guests from outside of your travelling party?

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Alternatively, if you would like to book speciality dining instead, we would still recommend selecting your preferred dining time as speciality dining will be subject to availability once available to book. Once confirmed this will supersede any Freedom Dining preference provided. 
If you’re a Club dining guest, or if you’ve already booked a Speciality restaurant, you don’t need to select your preferences. You'll also be pleased to know that our buffet will be open as usual to all guests.

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Christmas Day menus

Bask in the joyful ambience of our festively decorated restaurants. All the decor and delectable dishes will be magically taken care of. All you need to do is share the moment with your friends, family and fellow cruisers. Perhaps over a glass of wine? And let's not forget P&amp;O Cruises Food Hero Marco Pierre White's traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings... guaranteed to delight!&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Christmas is a magical time of year but experiencing it at The Epicurean adds that touch of luxury to your celebrations. Enjoy classic festive dishes with a modern twist, crafted by our expert chefs, and an inclusive wine selection to complement your meal, all paried with an elegant ambience and flawless service. Make this Christmas extra special by taking a seat in this exquisite venue.&nbsp;

Available on board Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in relaxed, sophisticated surroundings that will add a touch of indulgence to the festivities. Sample classic festive dishes with a modern twist, crafted by our expert chefs, and an inclusive wine selection to complement your meal, all paired with an elegant ambience and flawless service. Take a seat in this exquisite venue and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.&nbsp;

Cheese please! Join us at 6th Street Diner for a family festive feast like no other. With a Wallace and Gromit theme, there will be plenty of tasty options for the children to choose from and something for the adults too, including Marco Pierre White's traditional turkey dinner. Be sure you don't bring the 'wrong trousers' so you can fill your boots with our tasty creations and savour suprises that might arise.&nbsp;

New Year's Day menus

Kick off your evening with a tempting menu in our Freedom and Club restaurants. Perhaps a glass of bubbly or one of our specially selected wines, along with a sumptuous choice of dishes, including the traditional Highland haggis and our succulent salt marsh lamb rack. Whatever your choices, we'll create the perfect atmosphere for you to party the night away.

The new year is here and so are more mouth-watering&nbsp; flavours in The Epicurean. Treat yourself to expertly crafted dishes, inspired by traditional British flavours but with a modern twist, alognside an inclusive wine selection to complement your meal. Celebrating the end of another year in these stunning surroundings with flawless service is sure to ease you into 2025.&nbsp;

Add a touch of luxury to your New Year's Eve celebrations in a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere

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For information on accessibility. Please see our&nbsp;accessibility page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/accessibility">here</a>.

Accessibility on Arvia

All the information on dress codes and details of when celebration nights are on board can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/what-to-wear">here</a>.

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Arvia's captain is&nbsp;Captain Robert Camby.
Find out more about Arvia's captain&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/arvia/captain">here</a>.

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Festive Dining 2026

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Are you open to sharing a table with guests from outside of your travelling party?

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Christmas Day dining menus

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