What are the dining times and opening hours?
We know that planning your holiday is exciting, and knowing when you can enjoy a delicious meal is a big part of that. While we can’t give you exact times for every venue on every ship, here’s a taste of what to expect.
Dining times
Last updated: 19/09/2024
Freedom and Club restaurants
Fancy a leisurely breakfast or a late lunch? Our Freedom and Club restaurants offer flexibility.
- *Breakfast: 7:00am – 9:30am
- Lunch: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- Afternoon tea: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
- Dinner:
- Club Dining: 6:30pm (first sitting) or 8:30pm (second sitting)
- Freedom Dining: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
To understand club and freedom dining better, see our article on ‘What are the dining options on board?’
Buffet
Our buffet offers a wide range of cuisines to suit every taste.
- Breakfast: 7:00am – 10:00am
- Lunch: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- Afternoon snacks: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
- Children’s tea: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
- Dinner: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
- Late-night snacks: 10:00pm – 1:30am
Grill and pizzeria
Enjoy a casual bite to eat with us.
Open: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Speciality dining
Indulge in culinary delights at our speciality restaurants.
Most of our speciality dining venues are open for dinner between 6:00pm and 9:30pm. Some venues may also open during other meal periods throughout the day. For the most accurate information, check out your daily Horizon once on board.
To find out how to book speciality dining, see our article ‘How to book on board activities on My P&O Cruises’
Remember: All dining times are just a general guide. Exact dining times and opening hours may vary depending on the ship and cruise. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to your daily Horizon once on board.
For more information on our cruise dining, see our dedicated page
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