P&O Cruises Breakfast Menu & Marco’s Breakfast Collection
Breakfast on P&O Cruises can range from a simple continental start to a traditional cooked English breakfast, and these menus provide a good look at the choices passengers may encounter onboard. Alongside fruit, yoghurt, cereals, pastries and healthier options, the photographed menu features Marco’s Breakfast Collection, with premium breakfast dishes associated with P&O Cruises Food Hero Marco Pierre White.
The photographed menus include a Continental Breakfast selection, Healthy Options and bakery choices, while Marco’s Breakfast Collection offers a Heritage English Breakfast, Anniversary Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale Celebration for an additional charge. There are also Bloody Mary and Virgin Mary options designed to accompany the collection.
For more P&O Cruises information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our P&O Cruises menus, P&O Cruises drinks menu and prices, and P&O Cruises onboard guides.
Breakfast on P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises offers breakfast in its Freedom and Club restaurants, with options ranging from classic English breakfasts to lighter continental choices. Passengers looking for a more casual breakfast can also use the ship’s buffet.
The exact restaurants and menus can vary by ship, so passengers should check the daily program and onboard dining information for the schedules available during their particular cruise.
The two photographed menus show two sides of the sit-down breakfast experience: a broad selection of continental and lighter choices, followed by Marco’s Breakfast Collection of premium dishes.
Marco’s Breakfast Collection
Marco’s Breakfast Collection carries the name and image of Marco Pierre White, the British chef who has a longstanding relationship with P&O Cruises as one of the cruise line’s Food Heroes.
The photographed menu features three premium breakfast dishes along with alcoholic and nonalcoholic versions of a Bloody Mary.
Heritage English Breakfast – £4.95
The Heritage English Breakfast is the most traditional option in Marco’s Breakfast Collection.
It includes:
• Marco’s signature pork sausage
• Dry-cured Yorkshire back bacon
• Old-fashioned black pudding
• Grilled tomato
• Field mushrooms
• Fried bread
• Choice of eggs
At £4.95, this is the highest-priced food item shown in Marco’s Breakfast Collection.
Anniversary Eggs Benedict – £3.50
The Anniversary Eggs Benedict combines:
• Wiltshire cured ham
• Poached eggs
• Hot-buttered sourdough crumpets
• Hollandaise sauce
Rather than using the more familiar English muffin, this version serves the eggs and ham on sourdough crumpets.
The price shown on the menu is £3.50.
Eggs Royale Celebration – £3.50
For passengers who prefer smoked salmon, the Eggs Royale Celebration is another option priced at £3.50.
It features:
• “Wheelers of St James” Scottish smoked salmon
• Poached eggs
• Hot-buttered sourdough crumpets
• Hollandaise sauce
The combination follows the familiar Eggs Royale concept while again using sourdough crumpets as the base.
Bloody Mary – £5
Marco’s Breakfast Collection also includes a Bloody Mary specifically described as being crafted to complement the breakfast collection and awaken the palate.
The drink combines:
• British tomato juice
• Vodka
• Worcestershire sauce
• Lemon
• Freshly cracked black pepper at the table
The Bloody Mary is priced at £5.
Virgin Mary – £3
A Virgin Mary is also available for £3.
This provides a nonalcoholic alternative for passengers who want the savoury tomato-based breakfast drink without the vodka.
P&O Cruises Continental Breakfast Menu
The second photographed page shows that passengers looking for something lighter have plenty of choices as well.
The Continental Breakfast menu is divided into fruit juices, yoghurts, fruit and cereals.
Fruit Juices
The photographed menu offers:
• Orange
• Apple
• Pineapple
• Tomato
• Pink grapefruit
• Cranberry
The fruit juices are marked vegetarian and gluten-free.
Yoghurts
The yoghurt selection includes:
• Fruit yoghurts
• Greek yoghurt
• Low-fat yoghurt
The menu identifies the fruit yoghurts as gluten-free and the Greek and low-fat yoghurts as vegetarian and gluten-free.
Fresh Fruit and Compote
Passengers looking for fruit at breakfast can choose from:
• Grapefruit segments
• Fresh fruit salad
• Fig or prune compote
These options are marked vegetarian and gluten-free.
Breakfast Cereals
The cereal selection is extensive and includes familiar British breakfast brands and varieties:
• Bran Flakes
• Corn Flakes
• All-Bran
• Special K
• Weetabix
• Frosties
• Shredded Wheat
• Rice Krispies
• Fruit ’n Fibre
• Alpen
The menu also lists several milk choices:
• Soya
• Full
• Semi-skimmed
• Skimmed
Soya is marked vegan.
Healthy Breakfast Options
Passengers looking for lighter or plant-focused choices have a separate Healthy Options section.
The photographed menu includes:
• Smoothie of the Day
• Porridge
• Bircher Muesli
• Low Sugar Granola
• Smashed Avocado with Chilli and Lime on Wholemeal Sourdough Toast
• American Pancakes with Maple Syrup
All of the dishes in this section are marked vegetarian, while the Smoothie of the Day is additionally marked gluten-free.
The avocado toast provides a savoury alternative to the more traditional cooked breakfast, while pancakes with maple syrup provide a sweeter option.
P&O Cruises Breakfast Bakery Selection
The From the Bakery section offers a selection of breads and pastries.
Choices shown on the menu include:
• Toast with jams, marmalade or honey
• Croissants
• Danish pastries
• Muffins
• Bagels
• Soft white rolls
• Rye and pumpkin seed crusty rolls
These selections are marked vegetarian, and a gluten-free option is indicated on the menu.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Breakfast Choices
The photographed P&O Cruises breakfast menu uses dietary symbols to identify several options.
The menu uses:
• V – Vegetarian
• VE – Vegan
• GF – Gluten-free
• GFO – Gluten-free option
There are numerous vegetarian choices across the continental, healthy and bakery sections. Soya milk is specifically marked vegan, while juices, fruit and several other selections are identified as gluten-free.
Passengers with allergies or specific dietary requirements should still discuss their requirements with the onboard dining team rather than relying solely on menu symbols.
Is Breakfast Included on P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises includes breakfast options in the cruise fare, including breakfast served in its Freedom and Club restaurants and casual breakfast choices at the buffet.
However, the photographed Marco’s Breakfast Collection clearly displays individual prices for its premium dishes and drinks.
Those prices are:
• Bloody Mary – £5
• Virgin Mary – £3
• Heritage English Breakfast – £4.95
• Anniversary Eggs Benedict – £3.50
• Eggs Royale Celebration – £3.50
The Continental Breakfast, Healthy Options and bakery page photographed here does not display individual prices.
Who Is Marco Pierre White?
Marco Pierre White is one of P&O Cruises’ Food Heroes and has had a longstanding culinary partnership with the cruise line.
His involvement with P&O Cruises extends beyond this breakfast collection. His name is particularly associated with P&O’s Celebration Night dining, where the cruise line features a special five-course dinner devised by him.
Marco is also associated with Ocean Grill aboard Arcadia and The Cookery Club aboard Britannia.
The Breakfast Collection shown here is another example of his presence within P&O Cruises’ wider dining program.
Which P&O Cruises Ships Feature Marco Pierre White?
Marco Pierre White’s partnership with P&O Cruises extends across the fleet through his Celebration Night menus.
His more ship-specific venues and experiences include Ocean Grill aboard Arcadia and The Cookery Club aboard Britannia.
The photographs provided for this breakfast guide do not identify the particular ship on which these menus were photographed, so this specific Breakfast Collection should not be attributed to an individual P&O Cruises ship based solely on these pages.
Onboard menus can also change, making the menu available during a passenger’s own sailing the best source for current dishes and prices.
Breakfast Before a Port Day
For passengers planning excursions or independent shore excursions, breakfast timing can be important.
A sit-down breakfast offers a different experience from quickly visiting the buffet before heading ashore. Passengers with early plans should check the ship’s daily program for current restaurant opening hours rather than assuming breakfast operates on the same schedule every day.
The continental choices can also be useful for passengers wanting a lighter breakfast before a busy itinerary ashore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marco’s Breakfast Collection on P&O Cruises?
The photographed Marco’s Breakfast Collection is a premium breakfast selection carrying the name of P&O Cruises Food Hero Marco Pierre White. It includes a Heritage English Breakfast, Anniversary Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale Celebration, along with Bloody Mary and Virgin Mary drinks.
How much is the Heritage English Breakfast?
The photographed menu lists the Heritage English Breakfast at £4.95.
How much are the Eggs Benedict?
The Anniversary Eggs Benedict is priced at £3.50.
How much is Eggs Royale?
The Eggs Royale Celebration is priced at £3.50.
How much is a Bloody Mary?
The Bloody Mary is £5 on the photographed menu.
Is there a nonalcoholic Bloody Mary?
Yes. A Virgin Mary is listed for £3.
What comes with the Heritage English Breakfast?
It includes Marco’s signature pork sausage, dry-cured Yorkshire back bacon, old-fashioned black pudding, grilled tomato, field mushrooms, fried bread and a choice of eggs.
Does P&O Cruises offer avocado toast at breakfast?
Yes. The photographed Healthy Options menu includes smashed avocado with chilli and lime on wholemeal sourdough toast.
Are there vegetarian breakfast options?
Yes. Numerous items on the photographed menu are marked vegetarian, including porridge, Bircher muesli, low-sugar granola, avocado toast, American pancakes and bakery items.
Are there gluten-free breakfast options?
Yes. Several items are marked gluten-free, and the bakery section indicates that a gluten-free option is available.
Does P&O Cruises serve a continental breakfast?
Yes. The photographed menu includes juices, yoghurts, fruit, cereals and a bakery selection.
Is Marco Pierre White associated with P&O Cruises?
Yes. Marco Pierre White is one of P&O Cruises’ Food Heroes. His work with the cruise line also includes Celebration Night menus, Ocean Grill on Arcadia and The Cookery Club on Britannia.
Which ship is this breakfast menu from?
The photographed pages do not identify the ship, so the specific vessel cannot be confirmed from the supplied menus.
Conclusion
The P&O Cruises breakfast menu offers a broad mix of traditional British favourites, lighter continental choices and healthier options.
For passengers wanting something more substantial, Marco’s Breakfast Collection adds three premium choices: the £4.95 Heritage English Breakfast, £3.50 Anniversary Eggs Benedict and £3.50 Eggs Royale Celebration. A £5 Bloody Mary and £3 Virgin Mary are also available on the photographed menu.
Meanwhile, the wider breakfast selection covers everything from fruit, yoghurt and cereals to avocado toast, porridge, pancakes, croissants and other bakery items.
Together, these menus provide a useful preview of the variety passengers can expect from a P&O Cruises breakfast, while the exact selection, venue, opening hours and availability should always be confirmed onboard for the individual sailing.
