Last Updated: 16 December 2024

Certain cruise companies are offering complimentary drinks packages with some bookings, or the option to upgrade your cruise holiday to an all inclusive package which includes drinks at the time of booking.

Celebrity Cruises is one example. They have been offering complimentary drinks packages on selected European sailings which depart from the UK on Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Eclipse.

Complimentary drinks packages such as these generally include soft drinks, coffees, domestic spirits, beers, and house wines with premium spirits, fine wines, and selected other drinks that incur a charge.

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Complimentary deals can be great value if you’re not too fussy with what you’ll be drinking while you are on your cruise holiday. If you don’t necessarily need premium spirits and expensive wines, then packages can be real bargains as you will barely have to spend a penny on your on board account on drinks.

Also Royal Caribbean offers various drinks packages, including the Deluxe Beverage Package, which includes a wide range of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and bottled water.

If however, you’re a lover of a particular wine or spirit that you know won’t be included within an alcohol package such as this one, then it’s perhaps not the best deal for you, and I wouldn’t allow it to sway which cruise holiday I was thinking of booking.

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If you fall into the latter category then cruise companies which offer ALL drinks complimentary with all sailings, such as Seabourn, could definitely be the answer if you’re a fan of premium wines and spirits.

With this sort of policy in place, it allows all passengers to enjoy fine wines and delicious spirits without having to worry about running up a big tab, as it’s all included in the price you pay for your cruise holiday.

Of course, cruises on board Seabourn are more expensive than your average cruise. However, if you are going to spend a considerable amount of money during a normal cruise on wines, spirits and other beverages then it could work out just as cost effective.

If you are prepared to spend a bit more on the initial cruise and then enjoy not having to spend any money on drinks during your cruise holiday.

Do your maths and try to come up with a figure of how much you generally spend on board drinks and if it’s worth the extra money, you might just surprise yourself!

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All Cruise Lines That Offer Drinks Packages

Pricing is subject to change, please check with the cruise line or get in touch with us and we’ll double check it for you.

Ambassador Cruise Line

  • Experience Package: £20.95 per night (pre-cruise), £22.95 onboard.
  • Explorer Package: £38.95 per night (pre-cruise), £43.95 onboard.
  • Expedition Package: £44.95 per night (pre-cruise), £50.95 onboard.
  • Adventurers Package (Children 3-11): £13 per night (pre-cruise), £15 onboard.
  • Adventurers Package (Children 12-17): £16 per night (pre-cruise), £18 onboard.

2. Atlas Ocean Voyages

  • All-Inclusive: Pricing includes all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Specific package prices not listed.

3. Azamara

  • Included Beverages: Standard spirits, international beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages included in fare.
  • Upgrade Package: Premium Beverage Package costs approximately $22.95 per day.

4. Carnival Cruise Line

  • CHEERS! Beverage Program: $59.95 per person, per day if purchased pre-cruise, and $64.95 onboard.

5. Celebrity Cruises

  • Classic Beverage Package: $89 per person, per day.
  • Premium Beverage Package: $109 per person, per day.

6. Costa Cruises

  • Pranzo & Cena: Pricing varies, included with some meal packages.
  • Brindiamo: Approximately €29 per person, per day.
  • Piu Gusto: Approximately €34 per person, per day.
  • Intenditore: Approximately €49 per person, per day.

7. Crystal Cruises

  • All-Inclusive: All beverages including premium wines, spirits, and specialty coffees are included in the fare.

8. Cunard Line

  • Soft Drinks Package: $10 per person, per day.
  • Specialty Hot Drinks Package: $15 per person, per day.
  • Beers, Wines, and Spirits Option: Prices vary by selection.

9. Disney Cruise Line

  • Wine and Beer Packages: Starting at $89 for a 3-night cruise for wine packages.
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Included at meals and on deck.

10. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

  • All-Inclusive Drinks Upgrade: £19 per person, per night.

11. Holland America Line

  • Signature Beverage Package: $54.95 per person, per day.
  • Elite Beverage Package: $59.95 per person, per day.

12. Hurtigruten

  • Basic Beverage Package: Complimentary coffee and tea.
  • Wine and Beverage Package: Pricing varies by itinerary.

13. Lindblad Expeditions

  • All-Inclusive: All beverages including wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the fare.

14. Marella Cruises 

  • All-Inclusive Package: Standard spirits, wines, beers, and soft drinks included in fare.
  • Premium Upgrade: Approximately £50 per person, per week.

15. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

  • Unlimited Open Bar Package: $109 per person, per day.
  • Premium Plus Beverage Package: $138 per person, per day.

16. Noble Caledonia

  • All-Inclusive: Includes wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Specific package prices not listed.

17. Oceania Cruises

  • House Select Package: $39.95 per person, per day.
  • Prestige Select Package: $59.95 per person, per day.

18. P&O Cruises

  • The Ultimate Drinks Package: £39.95 per person, per day.
  • Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package: £19.95 per person, per day.
  • Hot Drinks Package: £10.95 per person, per day.

19. Ponant

  • Open Bar: All-inclusive drinks package included in fare.

20. Princess Cruises

  • Premier Beverage Package: $59.99 per person, per day.
  • Premier Coffee & Soda Package: $19.99 per person, per day.

21. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • All-Inclusive: All beverages including premium wines, spirits, and specialty coffees are included in the fare.

22. Royal Caribbean International (RCL)

  • Deluxe Beverage Package: $63-$89 per person, per day (price varies by cruise).
  • Refreshment Package: $29 per person, per day.
  • Classic Soda Package: $12.99 per person, per day.

23. Saga Cruises

  • All-Inclusive: Includes a selection of wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks.

24. Scenic Luxury Cruises

  • All-Inclusive: Includes a wide range of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

25. Seabourn

  • All-Inclusive: All beverages including premium wines, spirits, and specialty coffees are included in the fare.

26. Silversea Cruises

  • All-Inclusive: All beverages including premium wines, spirits, and specialty coffees are included in the fare.

27. Virgin Voyages

  • Bar Tab: Purchase bar credits in $300 increments.

28. Windstar Cruises

  • All-In Package: $59 per person, per day.
  • Captain’s Exclusive Beverage Package: $89 per person, per day.
 
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With the majority of cruise lines, it is possible to purchase drink packages once you are on board. You can generally purchase soda packages that will give you unlimited soda or wine packages that will give you a discount on a certain number of bottles.

Have a look at the sample packages offered (these can normally be found on the website) and again, do the maths to work out the potential savings.

Thanks Emma
Cruise Travel Agent

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