P&O Cruises Ripples Menu: Snowflake Gelato, Sundaes, Afternoon Tea & Drinks
Ripples is P&O Cruises’ family-friendly gelateria aboard Arvia and Iona, serving Snowflake Luxury Gelato alongside sundaes, bite-size gelato treats, an unusual gelato afternoon tea and a full selection of hot and cold drinks.
The photographed Ripples menu shows current menu pricing dated May 2026, with gelato starting at £3.20 for one scoop. The venue also serves Costa Coffee, frappés, fruit coolers, Pukka tea, juices and soft drinks, making Ripples more than simply an ice cream counter.
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What Is Ripples on P&O Cruises?
Ripples is a speciality gelateria available aboard P&O Cruises Arvia and Iona. P&O Cruises describes it as a family-friendly venue offering Snowflake Luxury Gelato cones, sundaes and a three-tiered gelato afternoon tea.
Snowflake combines British ingredients with traditional Italian gelato-making techniques. According to the menu, its gelato uses creamy organic Jersey milk from a family farm in Somerset alongside ingredients including berries from Kent and nuts grown in Piedmont, Italy.
The gelato is handmade using traditional Italian techniques and served at a temperature designed to give it a soft, velvety texture.
P&O Cruises Ripples Gelato Prices
The photographed menu allows passengers to choose from a range of Snowflake gelato flavours.
Prices are:
• 1 scoop – £3.20
• 2 scoops – £3.90
• 3 scoops – £4.50
Gelato can be served in a waffle cone or wafer cup.
A deluxe chocolate-dipped waffle cone costs an additional £0.90, while toppings can be added for £0.90 each.
Gluten-free and cone-free options are also available.
Snowflake Gelato Afternoon Tea
One of the most distinctive offerings at Ripples is Snowflake’s Gelato Afternoon Tea.
Rather than a conventional afternoon tea built around sandwiches, scones and cakes, this version features a collection of bite-size gelato treats.
The menu says the selection includes:
• Mini gelato macarons
• Gelato cannoli
• Gelato cookie
• Praline and white chocolate dome
• Gelato stix
• Mini gelato cones
The treats are served with a choice of Costa Coffee or Pukka tea.
Snowflake’s Gelato Afternoon Tea costs £14.50 per person.
There is also a £25 per person option served with a glass of Champagne.
For passengers who enjoy desserts, this is one of the more unusual speciality dining experiences available aboard Arvia and Iona.
Ripples Sundae Menu and Prices
The menu features three handcrafted Snowflake sundaes.
Banoffee Sundae – £7.50
The Banoffee Sundae is vegan and combines:
• Banoffee gelato
• Fresh banana
• Dark chocolate pieces
• Caramel sauce
Knickerbocker Glory – £7.50
This traditional-style sundae combines:
• Vanilla gelato
• Chocolate gelato
• Strawberry gelato
• Freeze-dried strawberries
• Whipped cream
• Strawberry sauce
Oreo Sundae – £5.50
The Oreo Sundae combines:
• Oreo gelato
• Vanilla gelato
• Caramel sauce
• Oreo pieces
• Smarties
• Cream
The menu describes its sundaes as handcrafted desserts using Snowflake’s natural ingredients.
A Whole New World: Bite-Size Gelato Treats
Passengers who don’t want a full sundae can order smaller treats from the “A Whole New World” section of the Ripples menu.
Prices are:
• Cookie – £3.90
• Gelato Stix – £3.50
• Fruit Stix – £3.50
• Mini Cones – £2.50
• Cannoli – £2.50
• Macarons – £2.50
The menu describes these as a handcrafted selection of bite-size gelato treats that can be shared or enjoyed individually.
The Cookie, Gelato Stix, Fruit Stix, Mini Cones, Cannoli and Macarons are marked vegetarian. Fruit Stix are also marked gluten-free, and gluten-free options are available for Gelato Stix.
Costa Coffee at Ripples
Ripples also serves coffee made using Costa Coffee beans.
The photographed menu lists the following prices:
• Cappuccino – £3.70 small / £3.90 medium
• Latte – £3.70 small / £3.90 medium
• Flat White – £3.70
• Americano – £3.10 small / £3.40 medium
• Mocha – £3.90 small / £4.10 medium
• Hot Chocolate – £3.80 small / £4.10 medium
• Espresso – £2.40 single / £2.70 double
Extras cost £0.70 and include:
• Extra shot of coffee
• Flavoured syrup
• Chocolate flake
• Marshmallows
• Whipped cream
The drinks package symbols shown alongside several beverages indicate which P&O Cruises drinks packages may cover them.
Iced Coffee Prices
Ripples offers two Costa coffee-over-ice options:
• Iced Latte – £3.70 small / £3.90 medium
• Iced Cappuccino – £3.70 small / £3.90 medium
These can be a useful alternative to hot coffee on warmer itineraries or after spending time outside on deck.
Frappés
Two frappé flavours are shown:
• Coffee – £4.40 small / £4.70 medium
• Salted Caramel – £4.40 small / £4.70 medium
Both are marked with drinks-package symbols on the photographed menu.
Blended Fruit Coolers
There are also two non-coffee blended drinks:
• Red Summer Berries – £4.20 small / £4.60 medium
• Mango & Passion Fruit – £4.20 small / £4.60 medium
These provide another cold-drink option for passengers who don’t want coffee.
Pukka Tea
Pukka tea is available for £2.70.
The menu asks passengers to check with their waiter for the tea selection available.
Milk Alternatives
The menu lists three milk choices or alternatives:
• Skimmed
• Soya
• Coconut
Passengers with allergies or dietary restrictions should still speak with a crew member before ordering.
Soft Drinks, Juice and Water Prices
Ripples also carries a selection of bottled and canned drinks.
The photographed menu lists:
• Coca-Cola or Diet Coke 330ml – £4.40
• J2O Orange & Passion Fruit 275ml – £3.70
• Appletiser 275ml – £3.70
• Sanpellegrino Limonata 330ml – £3.70
• Frobishers Jubilant Juices, Orange, Apple, Pineapple or Cranberry 250ml – £3.40
• Still or Sparkling Water 330ml – £2.50
All prices on the menu are shown in pounds sterling.
Are Ripples Drinks Included in P&O Cruises Drinks Packages?
The Ripples menu uses symbols to identify drinks package inclusions.
The four packages identified on the photographed menu are:
• Refresh Drinks Package
• Alcohol-Free Drinks Package
• Classic Drinks Package
• Deluxe Drinks Package
Eligibility varies by beverage, and the symbols are displayed beside qualifying drinks or serving sizes.
Because P&O Cruises can change package terms and inclusions, passengers should check the conditions applying to their cruise rather than assuming every drink at Ripples is included.
Is Ripples Gelato Included in the Cruise Fare?
No. P&O Cruises identifies Ripples as a speciality venue where items are individually priced.
The photographed menu confirms separate charges for gelato, sundaes, afternoon tea, smaller gelato treats and drinks.
For passengers with onboard spending money, P&O Cruises permits onboard credit to be used for speciality dining and onboard purchases, making Ripples one possible place to use some of that credit during the cruise.
Which P&O Cruises Ships Have Ripples?
P&O Cruises currently lists Ripples aboard:
• Arvia
• Iona
Both ships offer Ripples as a family-friendly gelateria featuring Snowflake Luxury Gelato.
Ripples should not be confused with other ice cream or gelato venues found elsewhere in the P&O Cruises fleet. The Snowflake partnership and Ripples venue covered by this menu specifically apply to Arvia and Iona.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options
The photographed menu uses symbols for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items.
The Banoffee Sundae is marked vegan, while several of the smaller gelato treats are marked vegetarian. Fruit Stix are marked vegetarian and gluten-free, and gluten-free options are available for Gelato Stix.
The gelato section also states that gluten-free and cone-free options are available.
As with any cruise restaurant, passengers with a food allergy, intolerance or coeliac disease should tell a member of staff before ordering. The menu also warns that some products may contain allergens.
Is Ripples Worth Trying?
Ripples is particularly appealing if you enjoy desserts but want something beyond a standard scoop of ice cream.
A basic scoop starts at £3.20 on the photographed menu, while two scoops cost only 70p more at £3.90. Three scoops are £4.50.
The sundaes provide a more substantial dessert, while the Gelato Afternoon Tea turns Ripples into a separate dining experience rather than a quick stop for ice cream.
Families can also order individual treats such as mini cones and macarons, while adults looking for coffee can choose from the Costa menu without necessarily ordering gelato.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripples on P&O Cruises?
Ripples is a family-friendly speciality gelateria aboard Arvia and Iona. It serves Snowflake Luxury Gelato, sundaes, smaller gelato treats, afternoon tea and drinks.
How much is gelato at Ripples?
On the photographed May 2026 menu, one scoop costs £3.20, two scoops cost £3.90 and three scoops cost £4.50.
Which P&O Cruises ships have Ripples?
P&O Cruises currently lists Ripples on Arvia and Iona.
Is Ripples included on P&O Cruises?
No. Items at Ripples are individually priced.
How much is the Ripples Gelato Afternoon Tea?
The photographed menu lists Snowflake’s Gelato Afternoon Tea at £14.50 per person or £25 per person with a glass of Champagne.
What sundaes does Ripples have?
The photographed menu offers a Banoffee Sundae for £7.50, Knickerbocker Glory for £7.50 and Oreo Sundae for £5.50.
Does Ripples serve Costa Coffee?
Yes. The menu states that its coffees are crafted using Costa Coffee beans. Options include cappuccino, latte, flat white, Americano, mocha, espresso and iced coffee.
Does Ripples have vegan options?
Yes. The Banoffee Sundae is marked vegan on the photographed menu.
Are gluten-free options available?
Yes. The menu specifically states that gluten-free and cone-free gelato options are available. Some individual treats are also marked gluten-free or have gluten-free options.
Can I use a P&O Cruises drinks package at Ripples?
Some drinks are marked as eligible for P&O Cruises drinks packages. The menu uses symbols for the Refresh, Alcohol-Free, Classic and Deluxe Drinks Packages.
Final Thoughts
Ripples offers considerably more than a basic ice cream counter aboard P&O Cruises Arvia and Iona. The partnership with Snowflake Luxury Gelato brings traditional Italian-style gelato together with British ingredients, with options ranging from a simple £3.20 scoop to elaborate sundaes and a full gelato afternoon tea.
The photographed May 2026 menu also provides a useful look at current prices. Two scoops cost £3.90, sundaes range from £5.50 to £7.50, and Snowflake’s Gelato Afternoon Tea costs £14.50 per person or £25 with Champagne.
Add Costa Coffee, iced drinks, frappés, Pukka tea and fruit coolers, and Ripples can work as anything from a quick dessert stop to a dedicated afternoon treat during a cruise on Arvia or Iona.
