Sindhu on P& O Cruises: Complete Guide, Menu, Prices and Review 2026
Updated August 2026
Sindhu on P&O Cruises: Complete Guide, Menu, Prices and Review 2026
Sindhu has been one of P&O Cruises’ signature speciality restaurants for years, and it remains a favourite with many returning guests.
Created around contemporary Indian cuisine with a British influence, Sindhu offers something rather different from the main dining rooms. Expect fragrant spices, regional Indian flavours and beautifully presented dishes in a more intimate restaurant setting.
And in summer 2026, Sindhu has had a significant menu refresh.
P&O Cruises says the change is “more of a refresh than a revolution”. Two menus that were previously used across the fleet have been brought together into one, with popular dishes retained and modernised alongside nine completely new dishes. The refreshed menu now contains 40 dishes, including a new Chef’s Showcase section featuring creations from P&O Cruises’ onboard chefs.
I’ve included everything you need to know about Sindhu below, including the latest menu changes, price, ships, booking and what it’s like to dine there.
Sindhu at a glance
Cuisine: Contemporary Indian
Dining: Speciality restaurant
Cover charge: £25 per person
Menu: 40 dishes, including nine new dishes
New for 2026: Chef’s Showcase
Ships: Available across the P&O Cruises fleet
Drinks: Charged separately unless included in your drinks package.
Sindhu Duck Tikka Malabari Image: P&O Cruises
What’s new at Sindhu in 2026?
The new Sindhu menu has been designed to evolve the restaurant rather than completely change it.
P&O Cruises’ Development Chef Tom Blanchard explains that the team started with the two existing menus, identified guest favourites and then refreshed and modernised them into one unified menu. Traditional Indian curries and rice dishes remain, alongside more contemporary dishes designed to appeal to a broad range of diners.
There are 40 dishes in total, nine of them new, with the remainder modernised and refined.
Chef’s Showcase
One of the most interesting additions is the new Chef’s Showcase.
P&O Cruises invited chefs working onboard to submit their own dishes for consideration. Selected dishes now appear in a dedicated section of the menu, accompanied by the chef’s name and the inspiration behind the creation.
It’s a nice addition because it gives the onboard culinary team a more visible role in the dining experience, rather than everything coming from the shoreside development team.
Signature Thali Plate
Another highlight of the new menu is the Sindhu Signature Thali Plate.
It’s designed to give diners a selection of different flavours in one dish and is particularly appealing if you want to try several elements of the Sindhu menu rather than choosing a single main course.
New vegan option
The refreshed menu also includes a vegan mushroom biryani.
P&O says the dish was one of the Development Chef’s personal highlights of the new menu, combining the visual impact expected from Sindhu with a completely plant-based dish.
See the Sindhu menu
I’ve created a separate page dedicated specifically to the Sindhu menu, where you can see the latest information and menu images.
See the P&O Cruises Sindhu Menu 2026 →
I’m currently waiting for the new summer 2026 menu images. The older menu examples on that page are clearly labelled as historical/sample menus and are not intended to represent the current 2026 offering, although some dishes may remain.
Once you have booked your cruise, you can view current menus:
Before You Sail
Log into My P&O Cruises once your booking is confirmed.
Download the My Holiday app (available a few weeks before departure).
Navigate to Dining → Sindhu → View Menu.
The app will display the live menu for your sailing, including:
Starters
Mains
Desserts
Vegetarian and vegan options
Chef’s Showcase dishes
Menus are typically visible once online check-in opens and may update closer to embarkation.
On Board
Once on the ship:
Open the My Holiday planner via the ship’s Wi-Fi (no internet package required).
Select Dining.
Choose Sindhu to see the full menu for that evening.
Some ships also display QR codes outside the restaurant entrance so you can browse before booking.
Why There Isn’t a Public 2026 PDF
Unlike previous years (when individual dishes were sometimes priced separately), Sindhu now offers a 3 course set menu with additional supplements for specific items.
Because the menus have been refreshed and unified - with 40 dishes including nine new additions and a rotating Chef’s Showcase section - P&O updates them digitally rather than issuing downloadable PDFs.
This means:
You’re seeing the most accurate version
Seasonal ingredients can be adjusted
Dishes can rotate without outdated menus circulating online
Insider Tip
If you’re trying to plan in advance for dietary reasons, P&O’s Guest Services team can provide guidance before you sail. However, the most accurate, up-to-date menu will always be inside the app for your specific cruise.
Delicious Appetisers in Sindhu on Britannia
How much does Sindhu cost?
The current Sindhu cover charge is £25 per person across the P&O Cruises fleet. P&O Cruises confirms the £25pp charge in its July 2026 announcement about the refreshed restaurant.
Drinks are charged separately unless you have a drinks package that covers them.
This replaces the older style of Sindhu menus where individual dishes were priced separately, so some older menu images and articles online can be misleading when comparing prices.
Which P&O Cruises ships have Sindhu?
Sindhu is now available across the P&O Cruises fleet.
This is an important change to older information you may find online, which lists only selected ships.
P&O Cruises’ current information specifically describes the refreshed Sindhu menu as being available on all ships.
Sindhu on Iona. Image: P&O Cruises
What type of food is served at Sindhu?
Sindhu describes itself as contemporary Indian cuisine, but I wouldn’t characterise it simply as a traditional curry restaurant.
The menu combines familiar Indian dishes with more modern interpretations, while retaining the fragrant spices and layered flavours that have always been part of Sindhu’s appeal.
The new menu continues this approach, with traditional curries and rice dishes sitting alongside more contemporary plates.
One of the things I particularly like about Sindhu is that the emphasis is on flavour rather than simply heat. Indian food doesn’t have to mean very spicy food, and Sindhu is a good choice if you enjoy aromatic, complex flavours without necessarily wanting a fiery meal.
Is Sindhu suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, the refreshed menu includes vegetarian choices and vegan dishes, including the new vegan mushroom biryani.
If you have a specific allergy or dietary requirement, always speak to your server before ordering, as menus and ingredients can change.
The Sindhu dining experience
This is where Sindhu differs from the complimentary main dining rooms.
It’s a more intimate and special-occasion style of dining, but without feeling overly formal.
The atmosphere varies slightly between ships because Sindhu isn’t identical in design everywhere, but the overall feel is elegant and contemporary, with Indian-inspired touches.
For me, part of the attraction is that Sindhu feels like an occasion without requiring you to dress up for an ultra-formal fine-dining experience.
It’s equally suited to a special celebration, a date night or simply an evening when you fancy something different from the main dining room.
Sindhu Soft Shell Crab Pakora. Image: P&O Cruises
What is the food like?
I’ve eaten at Sindhu on P&O Cruises and have always enjoyed the combination of presentation and flavour.
The dishes are generally beautifully presented, but the food doesn’t feel as though presentation has been prioritised at the expense of flavour.
The style is refined, but it remains recognisably Indian.
The refreshed menu should be particularly interesting for returning guests because P&O has retained familiar favourites while introducing new dishes and refining others.
Sindhu’s new cocktail
The 2026 menu refresh also comes with a new cocktail: Sindhu Asha.
P&O Cruises says it was created to complement the restaurant’s Indian-inspired flavours, using tropical fruit, warming spices and a sparkling finish. The name Asha means hope and wish in Hindi.
If you enjoy matching your drinks to your meal, this is one to look out for when you visit.
How do you book Sindhu?
Sindhu is a popular speciality restaurant, so I recommend booking as early as you can.
Availability can vary during a cruise, and if your preferred time isn’t showing, don’t necessarily give up.
On one of my cruises I found that persistence paid off, with availability appearing later in the sailing.
You can also ask the restaurant or Guest Services about cancellations once onboard.
Is Sindhu worth the extra charge?
For me, yes, particularly if you enjoy Indian food.
At £25 per person, Sindhu sits at the more accessible end of P&O Cruises’ speciality dining options, and the refreshed menu makes it an even more interesting proposition for both first-time and returning diners.
The important thing is to go expecting contemporary Indian dining, rather than simply a restaurant serving traditional curries.
Sindhu FAQs
How much is Sindhu on P&O Cruises?
Sindhu currently costs £25 per person. Drinks are charged separately unless included in your drinks package.
Has the Sindhu menu changed in 2026?
Yes. P&O Cruises has refreshed and unified the Sindhu menu for summer 2026. There are 40 dishes, including nine new dishes, with popular existing dishes modernised and refined.
What is the Chef’s Showcase at Sindhu?
The Chef’s Showcase is a new section featuring dishes created by chefs working onboard P&O Cruises ships. Each selected dish includes the chef’s name and the inspiration behind it.
Does Sindhu have vegan food?
Yes. The refreshed menu includes vegan choices, including a new vegan mushroom biryani.
Which P&O Cruises ships have Sindhu?
Sindhu is now available across the P&O Cruises fleet.
Is Sindhu included in the cruise fare?
No. Sindhu is a speciality restaurant and carries a £25 per person cover charge.
Where can I see the Sindhu menu?
I’ve created a separate P&O Cruises Sindhu Menu 2026 page containing the latest menu information and menu images.
View the Sindhu Menu →
Is Sindhu worth it?
If you enjoy contemporary Indian food, I think Sindhu is one of P&O Cruises’ speciality restaurants worth trying. The £25 cover charge gives you access to a more intimate dining experience and an extensive menu, while the 2026 refresh adds some interesting new dishes without abandoning the Sindhu style.
The Lowdown
Sindhu has always been one of P&O Cruises’ more distinctive speciality restaurants, and I think the 2026 refresh is a sensible evolution.
P&O hasn’t attempted to reinvent it. Instead, the new menu keeps the things that made Sindhu popular while bringing the offering together across the fleet and adding some fresh ideas.
The 40-dish menu, nine new dishes and Chef’s Showcase give returning guests something new to discover, while the familiar Indian flavours and contemporary presentation remain firmly at the heart of the experience.
If you haven’t tried Sindhu before, the new menu makes 2026 a particularly good time to give it a go.