Welcome aboard the ultimate guide to cruise line drink packages! Set sail with us as we explore the perks, quirks, and sips offered by various cruise lines. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur, wine enthusiast, or simply seeking thirst-quenching adventures at sea, we’ve got your glass—and your questions—covered. We’ve put together everything you need to know about each cruise line drink package so you can make an informed decision on your next cruise.
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Carnival Drink Packages
Carnival offers two different cruise line drink packages, Bottomless Bubbles and CHEERS!
Carnival’s Bottomless Bubbles
If you are not interested in alcoholic beverages or your kids are joining, Bottomless Bubbles is perfect for you. This is Carnival’s unlimited soda program with a daily flat rate.
Adult Price Per Day: $9.50 (18 years of age and older) plus an 18% gratuity
Includes:
- Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Caffeine Free Pepsi, Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free, Sierra Mist, Sierra Mist Zero Sugar, Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Bubly Lim Sparkling Water, Bubly Blackberry Sparkling Water.
- Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Tomato Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Grapefruit Juice.
Restrictions:
- Only one beverage serving, per sticker, will be served at a time.
- There is a 5 minute wait between ordering drinks.
- Soft drink is served by the glass (16 ounces); juice is served by the glass (10 ounces).
- Program is non-refundable.
- Sharing is not permitted.
- Program is only applicable for onboard purchases; program cannot be used for beverage purchases at Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Princess Cays, The Bahamas.
For more information, click here.
Carnival’s CHEERS!
CHEER’S is Carnival’s all-inclusive beverage program with a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with a daily flat rate.
Onboard Price: $64.95 per person, per day plus an 18% gratuity
Includes:
- All spirits (including cocktails), as well as beer and wine by the glass with a $20.00 or lower menu price.
- Sodas, Zero-Proof frozen cocktails (including smoothies) and juices, milkshakes (where available), energy drinks, specialty coffee, hot tea, 500ml bottled water, and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages.
- Packaged water in the Dining Room and Specialty Restaurants.
- 25% discount off
- menu price for any spirit or wine by the glass above $20.00.
- menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle.
- beverage seminars and classes.
Restrictions:
This package allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period.
- A 5 minute wait time between ordering drinks.
- Only one drink can be ordered at a time.
- Sharing is not permitted.
- Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses, offered at the gangway, offered through room service, mini bars and/or other in-stateroom beverage programs, and drinks offered through enomatic wine machines.
- Bottles of liquor.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice served in the Havana Bar.
- Main Dining Room freshly squeezed juice.
- All other beverage-related programs including merchandise, cigars and cigarettes.
Food items.
For more information, click here.
Royal Caribbean Drink Packages
There are four Royal Caribbean cruise line drink packages, ranging from alcoholic drinks to packs of water bottles.
Royal Caribbean Classic Soda Package:
Includes:
- Found soda and refills at any venue.
- Coca-cola freestyle beverages.
- Coca-cola souvenir cup.
Restrictions:
- Package can’t be shared by guests.
- Exclude any beverages served inside licensed Starbucks® stores.
- Does not include room service.
For more information, click here.
Royal Caribbean Refreshment Package
The refreshment package is for all your non-alcoholic beverage needs.
Includes:
- Fountain soda and refills at any venue
- Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
- Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
- Still and sparkling water
- Premium coffees and teas
- Fresh-squeezed juices.
Restrictions:
- Can’t be shared by guests.
- Exclude any beverages served inside licensed Starbucks® stores.
- Does not include room service.
For more information, click here.
Royal Caribbean Water Bottle Package:
Includes:
- Water bottles or cans delivered to your room.
Restrictions:
- Excludes any beverages served inside licensed Starbucks® stores.
For more information, click here.
Royal Caribbean Deluxe Beverage Package:
This package lets you enjoy unlimited drinks as well as a 40% discount on bottled wines priced up to $100, and 20% discount on wine prices above $100.
Includes:
- Fountain soda and refills at any venue, Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage, Coca-Cola souvenir cup, Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails), Still and sparkling water, Premium coffees and teas, Fresh-squeezed juices, Cocktails, Spirits, Liquor, Beer, Wine by the Glass.
Restrictions:
- Packages cannot be shared and are not transferable.
- All guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom and under the same stateroom booking number are required to purchase the same alcoholic beverage package.
- Excludes any beverages served inside licensed Starbucks® stores.
- Package does not include room service, mini bar items and souvenir glassware, specialty beers as listed on bar menus, or super premium category beverages above $13.
For more information and the full list of drinks, click here.
Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Packages
NCL Soda Program:
Not 21? Have kids joining? Or you just simply love soda? This package is the one for you.
Includes:
- This package allows you to enjoy unlimited soda throughout your cruise. It includes Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Fanta, and Soda Water.
Restrictions:
- Must be purchased for the entire cruise.
- Non-Refundable.
- Not available for sailings of 2 days or less.
NCL Unlimited Open Bar Package:
Includes:
- This package includes a variety of spirits, premium cocktails, draft beer, bottled beer, and glasses of wine up to $15 and unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants, and Great Stirrup Cay.
Restrictions:
- Does not apply on Harvest Caye or sailings of 2 days or less.
- Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction.
- Does not include room service, Wine and Spirit Experiences, package sales, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, tastings or flights, designated Super Premium brands, bottled wine, mini bar purchases, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, Starbucks, energy drinks, vending machines, wine stations, draft or bottled beer and glasses of wine over $15 USD.
For more information, click here.
NCL Premium Plus Beverage Package:
This package has all your alcohol and beverage needs.
Includes:
- All drinks from Norwegian’s Unlimited Open Bar Package and more, such as top-shelf cocktails and spirits, are included. A wide selection of soft drinks, juices, Starbucks coffee, beers, Spirits, Cocktails, wines by the glass, and bottled or draft beer.
- A 40% discount will be applied to select bottles of champagne and wine with dinner, along with other bottles.
Restrictions:
- Not available for Harvest Caye and sailings of 2 days or less.
- Room service, mini bar purchases, vending machines, or pre-cruise wine bottle purchases.
- Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction.
- Applicable to guests 1-8 on the reservation for the entire length of the cruise.
- If 3-8 guest is under 21 years of age, Premium Plus Beverage Package does not apply, and the soda package will not be given as a substitution.
- Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable.
For a full list of the beverages included click here.
NCL Hawaii Beverage Package:
This package is tailored for cruisers traveling to Hawaii on Norwegian’s Pride of America.
Includes:
- Enjoy a wide selection of beverages up to $15 USD during your entire cruise. This package includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (flat and sparkling), non-alcoholic beer, and specialty coffee (specialty coffee inclusion shall be limited to dining rooms only).
Restrictions:
- Hawaii Beverage Package is applicable to Pride of America sailings only.
- Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction.
- Does not include:
- Specialty coffee outside of the restaurants, room service, mini bar purchases, or vending machines.
- No substitute for package if guest cannot consume all beverages included.
For more information, click here.
Disney Onboard Beverage Service
Disney does drink packages a little different. Many of their beverages served during your cruise are complimentary, however, some beverages include an extra charge.
Disney Drink Packages
No Charge:
- This package includes soft drinks, coffee, and tea served during meals.
- Non-alcoholic drinks from the Beverage Station.
- Soft drinks served at Vibe teens-only lounge.
Extra Charge:
- Drinks that are available for purchase in the lounge areas or during meals are alcoholic beverages, smoothies, specialty coffees, bottled water, beer, wine, and cocktails.
For more information, click here.
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