Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Red pepper parfait served in the Epicurean specialty restaurant on P&O Cruises. David Nikel No matter how comfortable the guest staterooms, how luxourious the lounges, or how exciting the ports of call, the onboard dining experience can make or break a cruise vacation. Large modern cruise liners offer a diverse array of dining options designed to satisfy every preference.
Whether you're a foodie seeking gourmet experiences, a family looking for quick, simple meal options, or a couple in search of a romantic dinner setting, cruise ship dining is more flexible than ever before. As the biggest cruise line solely targeting the British market, P&O Cruises offers family-friendly cruise vacations on some of the world’s biggest ships. Yet the fleet also includes smaller, older ships that operate adults-only itineraries.
This diversity in fleet and demographic means the dining concept varies considerably depending on which P&O Cruises ship you choose. P&O Cruises Dining Concept Explained Similar to other major cruise lines, all P&O Cruises ships include meals in a main dining room, buffet restaurant, and at least one other informal dining option in all cruise fares. Specialty restaurants are also available on all ships.
Aurora —the smallest ship—features three additional dining options, whereas Arvia —the biggest and newest ship in the fleet—features six specialty restaurants, together with an additional three informal din.