P&O Cruises Taste 360/Grab & Go Guide
P&O Cruises Taste 360 & Grab and Go: Deck 16 SkyDome Guide
Looking for a quick, poolside bite to eat without leaving the sunshine on P&O Iona or Arvia? Located right in the heart of the vibrant Deck 16 SkyDome, Taste 360 is one of the ultimate casual dining spots onboard.
This street-food-style venue is entirely included in your cruie fare. It is the perfect option for families lounging by the pool or looking for an informal alternative to the Horizon buffet. However, while the venue is incredibly convenient, navigating the peak times and understanding how the menu works can make or break your afternoon.
In this guide, we break down the rotating menus, separate the facts from the rumours regarding the Grab and Go station, and share our top tips to help you bypass the longest queues.
What is Taste 360?
Taste 360 is a casual, open-air food counter located on the Lido Deck (Deck 16) inside the SkyDome. Available on both Iona and Arvia, it is designed to serve fast, fresh comfort food to passengers relaxing on the sun loungers or enjoying the afternoon entertainment under the glass roof.
The setup operates on a walk-up counter service. You simply join the queue, specify what you would like, and the chefs will hand you your freshly prepared items on a plate to take back to your lounger or nearby seating area.
What Food is Served at Taste 360? (The Menu)
While Taste 360 does not have a formal printed menu, it operates on a highly reliable daily rotation of fast-food staples alongside special destination-inspired dishes curated by P&O’s famous Food Heroes.
The standard daily offering features:
Fresh Artisan Pizzas: There are always at least two types of pizza on rotation - a classic Margherita and a changing meat option like pepperoni or BBQ chicken.
The Grill Favourites: Classic beef burgers, seasoned chicken burgers, hot dogs, and extra-crispy French fries. Veggie and vegan burgers are readily available upon request.
The Destination Corner: Depending on where your ship is sailing, the corner station serves up a rotating dish of the day. Expect things like Spanish tapas or authentic paella in the Mediterranean, and hearty stews or meatballs when sailing the Norwegian Fjords.
School Holiday Extras: If you are travelling during the school breaks, the counter regularly adds kid-friendly favourites like chicken nuggets and fish fingers to keep the little ones happy.
The Truth About the Deck 16 "Grab and Go" Station
If you look closely at the Iona and Arvia deck plans, you will see an area designated as Grab & Go right next to Taste 360 on Deck 16. This has caused a fair amount of confusion among passengers.
Is the Grab and Go Open?
No, the physical Grab and Go counter is permanently closed.
When both ships were originally designed, this station was intended to hold self-service, pre-packaged chilled sandwiches, wraps, and salads in plastic containers for passengers to quickly carry away. However, following the launch, P&O Cruises implemented a strict green policy focused on drastically reducing single-use plastics across the fleet. Because the concept relied entirely on plastic packaging, it was never fully utilised and is slated to be completely removed or repurposed during future ship refits.
How to get takeaway instead:
Don't worry—you can still easily get takeaway food on Deck 16! If you want a quick lunch to enjoy on your cabin balcony or out on the open deck, simply ask the chefs at Taste 360 or head to the Horizon Buffet where you can freely plate up your food and carry it wherever you like.
Taste 360 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Taste 360 free on P&O Cruises?
Yes, Taste 360 is completely free and included in your standard P&O Cruises fare. There are no premium up-charge dishes or hidden supplement fees on this counter menu.
What are the opening times for Taste 360?
Taste 360 typically opens from 12:00 pm (midday) until late afternoon, usually closing around 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm. It is designed purely as a lunchtime and afternoon snack venue rather than an evening dinner option. Always check your daily Horizon magazine onboard for exact timings.
Is the Grab and Go on Deck 16 open?
No, the physical Grab and Go station next to Taste 360 is permanently closed across the fleet. P&O Cruises shut down the counter to eliminate single-use plastic packaging, but you can still easily grab hot takeaway food directly from Taste 360 instead.
Can you eat at Taste 360 in your swimwear?
Yes, because it is located on the open Lido deck right by the main swimming pools, a casual dress code applies. However, out of respect for other passengers, you must dry off and throw on a basic cover-up, t-shirt, or shorts before joining the food queue.
Do they serve gluten-free and vegan food at Taste 360?
Yes, vegetarian pizza slices and burgers are kept on regular rotation. If you require a strictly gluten-free pizza base or a specific vegan burger patty, simply inform the chefs at the counter and they will freshly prepare a safe portion to order for you.
The Lowdown
Our Taste 360 Review & Tips
Having spent plenty of afternoons under the SkyDome roof, we think Taste 360 is an absolute lifesaver for casual sea days. The convenience of being able to grab a hot slice of pizza or a fresh burger without drying off and changing out of your swimwear is a massive plus.
However, because of its prime, central location right by the main pool, it gets incredibly busy, particularly between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm on sunny sea days. The queues can move quite slowly as items like burgers and pizzas are continually cooked to order.
Our Top Insider Tips:
Time it Right: If you want to avoid a 15-minute wait in the lido heat, head to Taste 360 early at 11:45 am for an early lunch, or wait until after 2:30 pm when the initial rush has died down.
The Quick-Escape Route: If the queue looks unmanageable, don't stand there getting frustrated. It takes less than two minutes to nip down to The Horizon Buffet on the same deck or take the lift down to The Quays on Deck 8, where the food options are more varied and the queues often move much faster!