All P&O Cruises ships have one or two main formal restaurants, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is open sitting for breakfast and lunch. For dinner, passengers will be allocated a set table for the duration of the cruise and dinner is usually served at 6pm and 8pm.

Contrary to popular belief P&O Cruises passengers are not restricted to formal dining. There are numerous dining venues on board including formal restaurants, coffee bars, grill bars and informal buffet, not to mention room service and even 24-hour cafes.

P&O Cruises can cater for special dietary needs e.g. diabetic, fat-free, vegetarian and gluten free. However it is necessary to state any special requests at the time of booking so that the order can be placed.

A special children dinner is available onboard Aurora, Oceana and Oriana. For breakfast and lunch children will have to sit with there parents. The dinner is held in one of the alternative dining venues at about 5:15pm, leaving the parents free to have diner on their own later in the evening.