Best Cruise Drink Packages 2024 - Your Complete Guide
A breakdown of drink packages across major cruise lines, including prices, what's included, and tips to get the best value for your cruise vacation.
Should you spring for a drink package for your cruise? A drink package lets you indulge in a range of beverages without fretting over daily expenses piling up. In this guide, we break down the drink packages offered by major cruise lines, covering cost, what's included, and any important exclusions.
Do you absolutely need a drink package? Absolutely not. Basics like tap water, standard coffee, tea, and some breakfast juices are always complimentary—no drink package needed!
In This Guide
- Royal Caribbean Drink Packages Overview
- Carnival Cruise Beverage Options
- Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Packages
- Celebrity Cruises Beverage Packages Overview
- Princess Cruises Drink Packages
- MSC Cruises Drink Packages
- Holland America Line Drink Packages
Royal Caribbean Drink Packages
Deluxe Beverage Package
$63 - $89 per person, per dayIncludes all cocktails, spirits, beer, wine by the glass, non-alcoholic drinks, premium coffees, milkshakes at Johnny Rockets, and bottled water. All passengers in a cabin (of legal drinking age) must purchase the drink package.
Refreshment Package
$29 - $38 per person, per dayIncludes non-alcoholic drinks, mocktails, soda, premium coffees, fresh-squeezed juices, milkshakes at Johnny Rockets, and bottled water.
Classic Soda Package
$12.99 - $15 per person, per dayCoca-Cola Freestyle drinks and soda refills.
Notes: Actual price will vary by sailing date, the price includes service charges, packages can be used on Royal Caribbean private islands.
More Info on Royal Caribbean's Site
Carnival Cruise Line Drink Packages
Cheers! Package
$82 per person, per dayincludes spirits, cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees, sodas, and bottled water. Note: There is a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages.
Bottomless Bubbles
$8 for kids and $11 for adults per person, per dayunlimited sodas and juice.
Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Packages
Unlimited Open Bar Package
$109 per person, per dayIncludes unlimited cocktails & spirits under $15 USD, a variety of beer and wine by the glass under $15 USD, 20% off all bottles of champagne and wine, unlimited soft drinks and juices. A 20% service charge will be added. Note: Each guest on the same reservation that is over 21 years of age must purchase the package.
Soda Package
$12.50 per person, per dayUnlimited fountain soda throughout your cruise. Includes Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Fanta and Soda Water. A 20% service charge will be added.
Starbucks Package
$16 per person, per dayUnlimited coffees, teas and specialty beverages like frappaccinos. A 20% service charge will be added.
Celebrity Cruises Beverage Packages
Classic Package
$90 per person, per dayIncludes unlimited bottled water, premium coffees and teas, plus an array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks and wines by the glass for up to $10 per serving. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 15%.
Premium Package
$105 per person, per dayIncludes all the beverages listed in our Classic Package, plus drinks up to $17. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 20%.
Non-alcoholic Package
$45 per person, per dayIncludes premium bottled water including Evian, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Aqua Panna and Vitamin Water. Specialty coffees, organic teas, bottled iced teas, fresh juices from The Spa Cafe, frozen smoothies, soda selections, Red Bull and a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails.
Note: An additional 20% service charge will be added at checkout.
More on Celebrity Cruises' site
Princess Cruises Drink Packages
Plus Package
$65 per person, per dayIncludes unlimited cocktails, spirits, wine and beer up to $15 each. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 25%.
Premier Package
$85 per person, per dayIncludes unlimited cocktails, spirits, wine and beer up to $20 each. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 25%.
Zero Alcohol Package
$30 per person, per dayIncludes specialty coffees and teas along with sodas, fresh juices and healthy smoothies (juice bar), hot chocolate, "zero-proof" mocktails, bottled water, San Pellegrino, Evian and Red Bull Energy Drinks.
Soda Package
$15 per person, per dayIncludes all sodas, fruit juices, mocktails and smoothies.
MSC Cruises Drink Packages
Minors Package
$21 per person, per dayFor kids ages 3 to 17 years old. Includes Non-alcoholic cocktails, fresh fruit and protein cocktails, Energy drinks, Flavored water, Bottled Mineral Water, Soda by glass and bottle, Wide range of hot drinks, Soft serve ice cream, Beverage gratuities included.
Alcohol-free Package
$30 per person, per daySame as Minor's package but for adults older than 17 years old.
Easy Package
$49 per person, per dayIncludes Selected classic or international cocktails, Non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks, Spirits (whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy - one brand per type), House wines (red, white, sparkling, rosè), Draft beer Heineken and bottled beer Heineken*, Soft drinks from the fountain, canned soft drinks, fruit juices by the glass and bottled, Bottled Mineral Water, Classic hot drinks (espresso, cappuccino, caffèlatte, hot tea, hot chocolate), Beverage gratuities included.
Easy Plus Package
$64 per person, per dayIncludes drinks up to $10 each plus everything in the Easy Package. Also, 10% discount on bottles of wine.
Premium Extra
$88 per person, per dayIncludes drinks up to $16 each plus everything in the Easy Plus Package. Also, 25% discount on bottles of wine.
More Info on MSC Cruises' site
Holland America Line Drink Packages
Coca-cola Package
$8 per person, per dayUnlimited fountain sodas. 18% service charge will be added at checkout.
Quench Package
$18 per person, per dayIncludes unlimited fountain soft drinks and up to 15 specialty coffees, bottled water (still and sparkling), fresh juices or mocktails per day. 18% service charge will be added at checkout.
Signature Beverage Package
$55 per person, per dayIncludes unlimited beer, wine, spirits and cocktails priced under $11 each, plus everything from the Quench package. There is a 15-drink per day limit. 18% service charge will be added at checkout.
Elite Beverage Package
$60 per person, per dayEverything from the Signature package, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails priced under $15 each. No daily limit on total drinks. 18% service charge will be added at checkout.
More Info on Holland America's site
Choosing the Right Drink Package for You
If you enjoy a few cocktails by the pool every day, an all-inclusive package may be the perfect choice for you. On the other hand, if you prefer occasional drinks or specialty coffees, a non-alcoholic or basic package could suffice.
Pro tip: Cruise lines often offer discounts for booking drink packages ahead of time. Snagging a deal early could save you a bundle!