P&O Cruises Announces 2025 Food Hero Sailings

P&O Cruises has announced details of its 2025 Food Hero sailings, which will see chefs Marco Pierre White, José Pizarro, Shivi Ramoutar, Kjartan Skjelde, and wine expert Olly Smith join selected holidays. Following rave reviews in 2024, renowned food critic Tom Parker Bowles is scheduled for two special appearances to collaborate with the Food Heroes.

Set aboard the Britannia, Iona, and Arvia, these Food Hero sailings by P&O Cruises promise guests distinctive culinary adventures, from mastering the art of Caribbean jerk chicken to enjoying intimate dinners with perfectly matched wines, all exclusive to P&O Cruises in 2025.

On three Britannia voyages, Marco Pierre White will lead masterclasses and curated dinners featuring dishes that highlight the best of his illustrious career. José Pizarro will bring the rich flavours of Spain to life aboard two Arvia sailings, while Shivi Ramoutar will offer guests a taste of the Caribbean on Arvia. Kjartan Skjelde will introduce passengers to the innovative tastes of Nordic cuisine on three Iona journeys. Wine aficionado Olly Smith will be present on four cruises, hosting tastings that celebrate the art of wine from around the globe.

Highlights of the P&O Cruises 2025 Food Heroes programme include:

• Marco Pierre White will host personal cooking classes in The Cookery Club, Britannia’s state-of-the-art culinary classroom.

• Interactive culinary workshops and live cooking shows presented by the Food Heroes.

• Exclusive Chef’s Table events, featuring fine cuisine directly from the hands of the culinary masters, complemented by wine selections handpicked by Olly Smith.

• Up-close Q&A sessions, providing a glimpse into the life-long journeys and expertise of the culinary and wine professionals.

• Autograph sessions and chances to personally engage with the luminaries of the gastronomy world.

Just some of the P&O Cruises 2025 Food Hero sailings are:

Britannia’s 14-night 10th anniversary voyage, departing Southampton on 6 June 2025, will include appearances from Marco Pierre White, Olly Smith, and Tom Parker Bowles. The journey includes visits to South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Kirkwall, Stornoway, Belfast, a double-night stay in Liverpool, and Cobh.

Arvia’s 14-night Mediterranean cruise from Southampton on 30 March 2025 will set sail with José Pizarro on board. The itinerary includes La Coruna, Malaga, Alicante, Toulon, Barcelona, and Cadiz.

Join Kjartan Skjelde on Iona’s seven-night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords, departing 26 April 2025, from Southampton. The ship calls at Stavanger, Olden, Alesund, and Haugesund.

Experience the Eastern Caribbean with Shivi Ramoutar on Arvia’s 14-night fly-cruise beginning in Barbados on 7 November 2025. Stops include an overnight in Barbados, Fort de France, Basseterre, Tortola, St. Maarten, an extended stay in Antigua, Grenada, and Saint Lucia.