The Beach House on P&O Cruises

Updated August 2026

Photo credits: All images courtesy of P&O Cruises

The Beach House is a casual, relaxed dining venue on P&O Cruises, offering a menu inspired by North American, Caribbean, and South American flavors. Located in the buffet area but with a dedicated section and table service in the evening, it provides an alternative dining experience with a laid-back atmosphere.

What is The Beach House on P&O Cruises?

The Beach House is P&O Cruises’ relaxed speciality dining venue, bringing together South American, Caribbean and Stateside flavours in a casual setting.

Expect dishes such as sizzling fajitas, grilled meats, seafood, steaks and comfort-food favourites, alongside plenty of vibrant Caribbean and Latin American flavours. P&O describes The Beach House as an additional dining experience, so some dishes carry a supplement rather than being included in the standard cruise fare.

The Beach House is particularly different from P&O’s main restaurants because it is much more informal. On the ships where it operates within the buffet restaurant, the venue takes over in the evening, giving you the option of a more relaxed speciality dining experience without the formality of the main restaurants.

Key Features:

Cuisine: A mix of grilled meats, seafood, and international comfort food, with dishes like hanging kebabs, sizzling fajitas, and surf & turf.

Ambience: Informal and inviting, perfect for a more relaxed evening meal.

Cover Charge: A small supplement applies, with some premium dishes available at an additional cost (around £9 at time of writing).

Reservations: Recommended, as it can be popular on sea days.

It’s a great option for those looking for something different from the main dining rooms, with a vibrant yet easygoing setting.

Which P&O ships have The Beach House?

You can currently find The Beach House on six P&O Cruises ships:

• Arvia

• Aurora

• Azura

• Britannia

• Iona

• Ventura

P&O lists The Beach House as an additional dining venue across all six ships.

The exact menu, location and way the venue operates can vary between ships, so it is worth checking the information for your particular cruise before you sail.

What is on the P&O Beach House menu?

The Beach House menu takes its inspiration from South American, Caribbean and Stateside cooking, with plenty of choice for both meat and seafood lovers as well as vegetarian and vegan diners.

Sample dishes from P&O’s Beach House menu include:

• Crab tostadas with guacamole, chilli, sour cream, red onion, coriander and lime

• Island-spiced chicken wings with mac and cheese chips and roasted garlic aioli

• Beach House nachos with Monterey Jack, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños

• Chicken, steak or halloumi fajita sizzlers

• Caribbean seafood basket

• Honey and garlic glazed chicken

• Jerk-rubbed whole roasted chicken

• Traditional Caribbean macaroni pie

• Chilli sin carne

• Prime fillet steak with grilled king prawns

The sample menu also includes vegan and vegetarian choices, although the dishes available can change, so treat the menus below as examples rather than a guarantee of what will be served on your cruise.

How much does The Beach House cost on P&O Cruises?

The Beach House is an additional dining experience, but there isn’t one single price that applies to every cruise.

P&O’s current information shows that supplements can vary according to the ship, cruise length and individual dishes. For example, its published information currently lists dinner supplements of £9.50 for cruises of three nights or more on some ships, while selected dishes can also carry additional charges.

Cruise Lowdown tip: Check the price shown for your particular sailing rather than relying on an old menu or a price quoted elsewhere online. P&O can change speciality dining prices and menus.

Do you need to book The Beach House?

Booking arrangements can vary between ships and cruises. P&O’s current information specifically states that The Beach House does not require booking on Britannia, although selected dishes carry additional supplements.

If you particularly want to eat at The Beach House on a busy evening, it is still sensible to check the arrangements once you are on board rather than assuming you can simply turn up.

What is the dress code at The Beach House?

The Beach House has an Evening Casual dress code.

That means you don’t need to dress up for dinner in the way you would for a formal restaurant. P&O specifically confirms that tailored shorts are accepted at The Beach House on Evening Casual nights.

This makes it one of the more relaxed speciality dining options in the P&O fleet.

For wider dress code advice for you cruise, see my Guide to P&O Cruises Dress Codes.

Is The Beach House included in a P&O cruise?

No. The Beach House is classed by P&O Cruises as an additional dining experience rather than an included restaurant. However, the way charges are applied varies, with some dishes attracting supplements rather than there necessarily being a single fixed cover charge for the whole experience.

Your main dining restaurants and buffet remain available as included dining options, so The Beach House is an optional extra rather than somewhere you need to eat during your cruise.

Is The Beach House worth the extra cost?

If you fancy something different from the main dining restaurants, The Beach House is one of the more interesting speciality dining options on P&O Cruises.

The menu has considerably more of a Caribbean and Latin American feel than the traditional dishes you’ll find in the main restaurants, with fajitas, jerk chicken, seafood, nachos, steaks and other strongly flavoured dishes.

Our verdict: The Beach House is worth considering if you enjoy bold flavours and casual dining. It is particularly appealing if you want a change from the main dining room without moving into a formal fine-dining experience.

The fact that it operates in a relaxed setting also makes it a useful choice for families and anyone who doesn’t want to spend an evening dressing up for dinner.

P&O Beach House Menus

Below you’ll find sample P&O Beach House menus from different ships in the fleet. Menus can change, so these are intended as a useful guide to the style and range of food you can expect rather than a guarantee of what will be available on your particular sailing.

I have provided some sample menus, but these can be tweaked by P&O from time to time. The menus also differ slightly by ship. Here are samples available from 2025 - prices may have been updated

The Beach House on Arvia, Iona, Britannia and Azura - Sample Menu 1

The Beach House on Arvia, Iona, Britannia and Azura - Caribbean Season

The Beach House on Aurora and Ventura

SAMPLE MENU 1

The Beach House on Aurora and Ventura

SAMPLE MENU 2

P&O Beach House Menu FAQs

Is The Beach House free on P&O Cruises?

No. The Beach House is an additional dining experience and charges may apply to dishes. The exact pricing varies, so check the information for your sailing.

Which P&O ships have The Beach House?

The Beach House is currently available on Arvia, Aurora, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura.

What food is served at The Beach House?

The menu is inspired by South American, Caribbean and Stateside cuisine, including seafood, grilled dishes, steaks, fajitas and comfort-food favourites.

Does The Beach House have vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. P&O’s sample menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes, although menus can change during the life of a cruise programme.

What should I wear to The Beach House?

The dress code is Evening Casual. Tailored shorts are accepted.

Does The Beach House require a reservation?

Booking arrangements vary. P&O’s current information states that no booking is required for The Beach House on Britannia, for example. Check the arrangements for your ship once on board.

Can I see the P&O Beach House menu before my cruise?

Yes. P&O publishes sample menus, and Cruise Lowdown has collected menu examples from the fleet on this page. Remember that sample menus can change and may not exactly match the menu served on your cruise.