Alcoholic Drink Packages on Cruises – What to Know Before You Go

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In order to improve the quality of your vacation, cruise lines offer drink packages that allow you to drink whatever you would like – whenever you would like.  By being a part of this package you will never have to worry about a big bill at the end of the cruise that would even worsen the emotional stress of a vacation coming to an end.  Below you can find the basic information about some of the major cruise lines’ top drink packages and links to find out more information about them.

 

Carnival Cruise – CHEERS! Beverage Package

Price – $49.95 per person/per day

 

What Is Included – All spirits including cocktails and frozen drinks, as well as beer and wine by the glass. In addition, all you can drink Soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails.

 

What Is NOT Included –Any drink that is more than $10.00, energy drinks, juice, bottled water, any drink that comes with a souvenir glass, and more.

 

Fine Print –You are limited to 15 drinks per day.  In addition, if one adult buys the drink package in a stateroom then all other adults in that stateroom must purchase the drink package as well.  Any children in the stateroom will need to purchase the unlimited soda package.  Also, the package must be purchased every day during the voyage. See the full fine print list here.

 

Royal Caribbean – Ultimate Drink Package

Price - $55.00 per person/per day (There are two other alcohol packages priced at $35 and $49 per day)

 

What is Included – Virtually unlimited options.  Not only all alcoholic drinks but also coffee, tea, bottled water, juice, and more.

 

What is NOT Included – Any drink that exceeds $12 however, you only need to pay the difference.

 

Fine Print – Package must be purchased for every day of the voyage after you decide to start the program.  You can start the program up until the point in the voyage where there are less than 4 days remaining. Find out more info here.

 

Norwegian Cruise Line - Ultimate Beverage Package

Price - $54.00 per person/per day (There is one other package priced at $44)

 

What is Included - A variety of spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer, unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and the Great Stirrup Cay.

 

What is NOT Included – Any drink that exceeds $11, designated “Super Premium” brands, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, select Lavazza coffee beverages, energy drinks, and more.

 

Fine Print – Like Carnival, everyone in the state room must purchase a drink package.  Adults must purchase the alcoholic package and children must purchase the soda package.  See the full fine print on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Ultimate Drink Package.