Explorer's Kitchen
Buffet restaurant Explorer’s Kitchen
With a large selection of traditional English hot breakfast dishes as well as ‘classic’ continental breakfasts, Explorer's Kitchen leaves nothing to be desired. In the evening, Explorer's Kitchen also offers an extensive dinner buffet with a first-class selection of delicious international dishes. Bring your evening to a culinary close with dishes ranging from tapas, various burgers, sushi and pasta to grilled specialities, fresh salads and a selection of desserts.
The best for 2025: If you book your meals in advance, you benefit from more available seats at peak times and also save money with up to 14% online pre-order discount compared to the price for spontaneous bookings on board and you also secure a FREE children's breakfast for children up to 11 years per paying adult!
Buffet Breakfast
Get your day off to a perfect start with our breakfast offer. Choose from a selection of around 40 hot dishes and continental breakfast options every morning. You can look forward to bacon, sausages, eggs and lighter options such as muesli, toast, fruit or fresh bread.
With our online pre-order discount, you can now save a lot: book your breakfast buffet online in advance, save £1.93 (equivalent to a 13% discount) compared to the walk-in price and get a FREE children's breakfast for children up to 11 years for each paying adult!
| Buffet Breakfast (2025 Prices in £) | Pre-Booked Meals | Walk-In |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (12+) | £12,95 | £14,88 |
| Children (4-11) | Free for every paying adult | Free for every paying adult |
| Infants (0-3) | Free | Free |
Buffet Dinner
Enjoy a wide selection of international dishes, from burgers and barbecue to Mediterranean and Italian cuisine and Far Eastern dishes. Look forward to fresh salads, delicious desserts as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes. If you have any special dietary requirements, please ask the waiter.
And with the online pre-order discount, you can now save a lot: book your evening buffet online in advance and save £4.25 (equivalent to a 14% discount) compared to the price for spontaneous bookings on board!
| Buffet Dinner (2025 Prices in £) | Pre-Booked Meals | Walk-In |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (12+) | £25,50 | £29,75 |
| Children (4-11) | £12,45 | £13,45 |
| Infants (0-3) | Free | Free |
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