P&O Cruises 2024

ARVIA

P&O’s newest addition to their fleet. In my opinion, the best all round ship with

friendly crew and plenty of restaurants and things to do. Loved the cinema

and Spa on board. 

6th Street Diner

October

A new American theme experience. 

 

Breakfast

Explode your taste buds in the morning!

Really interesting scrambled tofu with jalapenos

 

Scrambled Tofu & Jalapenos

 

OR

home-style potatoes with fried egg, 

followed by waffles.

The dinner menu offers a wide choice of American favourites.

6th Street Diner Menu

Quirky wall pictures!

quirky pics

Really enjoyable experience listening to juke box hits of the 50’s. 

Great atmosphere, and quick service.

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The Glass House

October

Relaxed themed tapas dining in open area. No waiting to be seated!

Great choice of tapas at very reasonable prices

Selection of Tapas

 

Had to split the photo in two as couldn't get them all in with a reasonable clarity!

Selection of Tapas continued

With Oli Smith selection of all regions wines to choose from and decent prices, especially the flights of wines.

Scallops are a must together with the large prawns. My favourite is the tuna tartare which is sensational

Scallops

Finish off with a selection of cheese

Cheese selection

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The Olive
Grove

October

Very popular restaurant, nice relaxed ambience at no extra charge with tasty choice of dishes.

 

Greek mezze kalamata olives are amazing, bursting with flavours of Greece

Greek Mezzes

 

and tortilla was light and moist.

Tortilla

 

You must eat their lasagne which is so delicious full of flavour, made with good quality mince - just the right amount of cheese topping. Delicious!

 

The Menu

Menu

 

Great service!

Great service

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The Olive
Grove

March

The Olive Grove provides a lovely ambience and feels like a restaurant in Greece! 

Olive Grove Image

A small additional charge for certain dishes but worth every penny!

Menu image

Here’s the menu for this great little gem on IONA.

Mezzes image

To start - Greek Mezze - no charge. A sharing plate for two.

Kalamata Olives image

The Kalamata Olives were the most tasty olives I have ever eaten. Really soft and bursting with Greek flavour.

 

Beef Kofta hanging Kebab was soft, melts in your mouth  and well-seasoned served with a sweet sauce. Quality of meat is great no gristle or fat. Nice presentation ... got to try it!

Lasagne was served hot and very cheesey, not much meat but  tasty dish and good size.

Paella uncovered image

Seafood, Chicken & Chorizo Paella for one! Only £4.50 for this amazing dish packed with so many ingredients. Rice was  bit watery and could have been cooked 5 minutes more.

Creme brulee i,age

Crème Brulee with a crispy caramel topping and delicate flavour. Delight...crunchy top and a light dessert ... not sweet but worth squeezing in .... delicious!

Will Young photo

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Epicurean Restaurant

Epicurean Restaurant

February

In the Atlantic ocean en-route to Teneriffe.
Good morning - view from my cabin!

morning view

Epicurean Restaurant

Dining in the Epicurean alternative restaurant... extra £30 a head but worth it. Fantastic service and ambience at sea.

starter menu

The Scallops were cooked perfectly and delicious! 

Mains menu

Black Cod and Lobster is a delicate combination of sea food at its best and with the best chips I have ever had... so good I ordered double 😋 

A treat for a night of some fine dining at affordable costs. 

Must book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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The Beach House

The Beach House

February

Nice mix of halibut and salmon.
Unusual starter but a lovely combination and nicely prepared.

Chicken wings were spicy and cooked well.

Wow, delicious mix of lobsters, king prawns and red snapper... perfectly cooked.
Red snapper amazingly cooked.
Big portion if hungry

Never dreamed I would have too much 🦞 in a meal!

Not fine dining but fun dining!
Plentiful and good value grub at sea.

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