Festive Dining 2025

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.
Choose your preference
Choose your preference

Your taste selection

You can choose when you'd prefer to have your festive meals by logging into My P&O Cruises.

Simply login and choose the time you would prefer to eat on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Eve up until the 16 October 2025.

There are two sittings to choose from, so you can tailor your selection to best suit your holiday.

Choose your preferences

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

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 Live Chat on our Contact Us 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.

Booking speciality dining

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.

Christmas Day dining menus

Included

Freedom & Club Dining

Available on board all ships

Bask in the joyful ambience of our festively decorated restaurants. All the décor 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&O Cruises Food Hero Marco Pierre White’s traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings... guaranteed to delight!

Additional cost

Epicurean

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

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 paired with an elegant ambience and flawless service. Make this Christmas extra special by taking a seat in this exquisite venue.

Additional cost

Ocean Grill

Available on board Arcadia

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.

Included

6th Street Diner

Available on board Arvia

Cheese please! Join us at 6th Steet 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 surprises that might arise.

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New Year's Day dining menus

Included

Freedom & Club Dining

Available on board all ships

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.

Additional cost

Epicurean

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

The new year is here and so are more mouth-watering flavours in The Epicurean. Treat yourself to expertly crafted dishes, inspired by traditional British flavours but with a modern twist, alongside 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.

Additional cost

Ocean Grill

Available on board Arcadia

Add a touch of luxury to your New Year’s Eve celebrations in a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere that serves up elegant ambience and delicious dishes. Treat yourself to masterfully presented plates delivering exceptional flavours, complemented by an inclusive wine selection. Bringing the year to a close and preparing to ring in a new one never felt so exquisite.

Included

6th Street Diner

Available on board Arvia

Ring in the New Year with a baa-rilliant feast at 6th Street Diner. There's a host of menu options for adults and children alike, so everyone will be grinning from ear to ear. With a fabulous Shaun the Sheep theme and a few surprises thrown in, its time to grab your flock and join us for delicious food, laughter and New Year cheer!

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Festive dining FAQs

Celebrating Christmas or New Year's Eve with us at sea is a truly special occasion, and we want to ensure your dining experience is every bit as memorable. To help you plan the perfect celebration, we've gathered the answers to all your festive dining questions.

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.