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Carnival Cruise Line 2024 Drink Menus and Pricing

Last Updated on February 27, 2024

In the past, embarking on a cruise meant encountering the same routine selection of beverages across all venues. Your options typically included classics like daiquiris, pina coladas, and, if the menu dared to be bold, perhaps a mojito. Today, the drink landscape has undergone a significant transformation. Cruise ship bars now boast a diverse array of choices, featuring craft beers, premium spirits, and meticulously concocted cocktails. It’s an entirely new experience.

Carnival Cruise Line, in particular, has taken this evolution to heart, revolutionizing its drink offerings with a tailored menu for almost every bar on their ships. This accomplishment is noteworthy, especially when considering that a single ship can host between 10 and 15 bars.

Carnival will be increasing drink menu prices in the first part of 2024. The new menus are already in place on the Carnival Jubilee and we expect other ships to follow in January and February.

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Below you’ll find the bar menus found on the Carnival Cruise Line’s ships. Carnival has a pretty robust beverage program and usually has different drinks available at nearly every bar on a ship, so you’ll see a ton of drink options below. For drinks offered at multiple venues, the prices are consistent (i.e., a Coors Light and the Atrium Bar will cost the same as a Coors Light at the Pool Bar). When looking at the prices, remember to consider gratuities. Carnival automatically adds an 18% gratuity added to all beverage purchases.

Want to see just the menus for one ship?

See a ship’s drink menus: Breeze Celebration Conquest Dream Elation Firenze Freedom Glory Horizon Jubilee Liberty Luminosa Magic Mardi Gras Miracle Paradise Panorama Pride Radiance Splendor Spirit Sunrise Sunshine Valor Venezia Vista

Carnival Cruise Line Bar Menus

Alchemy bar drink menu, amari bar drink menu, atrium bar drink menu.

  • Bar 820 Drink Menu

Bar Della Rosa

  • Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
  • Bonsai Sushi
  • Brass Magnolia Bar Drink Menu

Carnevale Bar & Lounge Drink Menu

  • Casino Bar Menu
  • ChiBang Drink Menu
  • Cucina Del Capitano Cocktail and Wine List
  • Dr Inks PHD
  • Emeril’s Bistro 1396
  • Fahrenheit 555 / Steakhouse Wine List and Cocktail Menu
  • Fortune Teller Bar Drink Menu

Frizzante Bar Drink Menu

  • Golden Jubilee Bar Menu
  • Golden Mermaid Bar Menu

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse Drink Menu

Havana bar drink menu.

  • Heroes Tribute Bar Menu
  • Il Viaggio Drink Menu
  • Java Blue Cafe Menu

Latitudes Bar Menu

Main dining room wine list.

  • Marina Bar (coming soon)
  • Night Club Cocktail Menu

Ocean Plaza Bar Drink Menu

Piano bar 88 drink menu, punchliner comedy club drink menu, redfrog pub.

  • RedFrog Rum Bar

RedFrog Tiki Bar

Rudi’s seagrill drink menu, serenity bar, skybox sports bar, watering hole.

Carnival Drink Package Carnival has a drink package available called “Cheers.” It will cover most of the drinks you see below. You can read more about the program here: All You Need To Know About Carnival’s Cheers Package . Is the drink package worth it for you? Figure out how much you’d save (or overpay) with our Drink Package Calculator .

Alchemy Bar is Carnival’s signature high-end cocktail bar. It’s an excellent place for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Here, experienced bartenders whip up some delicious, hand-crafted cocktails. This bar is on almost every Carnival ship (except the Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze). Our favorite cocktails here are the  Cucumber Sunrise  and the  Chipotle Pineapple Martini

Menu is from Carnival Jubilee December 2023.

alchemy bar drink menu page 1

The Amari Bar is an elevated, Italian-themed cocktail bar currently only available on the Carnival Venezia . Amari Bar replaces the popular Alchemy Bar and but still features 5 of that bar’s more popular cocktails.

Menus are from Carnival Venezia February2023.

carnival amari bar page 1

This bar is available on most Carnival cruise ships. While it has different names, this menu is typically found at the bar in the ship’s lobby or atrium. You can also find this menu in most of the dining rooms.

carnival indoor outdoor bar menu page 1

Bar 820 is the indoor/outdoor bar located on the Carnival Celebration (it replaces the Bar Della Rosa on Mardi Gras). They specialize in cocktails with a distinct Miami twist and are made with Miami-sourced ingredients.

carnival bar 820 menu

Bar Della Rosa can be found exclusively on the Carnival Mardi Gras . It’s an inside/outside bar with Italian-themed cocktails.

carnival bar della rosa drink menu

Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Menu

The Blue Iguana Tequila Bar is a pool-side bar located by the Lido Pool on almost every Carnival ship except for the Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee, Firenze, and Venezia.

carnival blueiguana tequila bar drink menu page 1 jan 2024

Bonsai Sushi Cocktail Menu

Bonsai Sushi is the place to go if you’re looking for fresh sushi on a Carnival cruise. While you’re there, have one of these specialty cocktails. Unfortunately, cocktails are unavailable on Ecstasy, Elation, Freedom, and Miracle as they have a Bonsai Sushi Express, not a dedicated restaurant.

Menu is from the Carnival Radiance January 2024.

carnival bonsai sushi cocktail menu

Brass Magnolia Bar Menu

Brass Magnolia is a New Orleans-themed themed bar located in the French Quarter Zone on the Carnival Mardi Gras .

Carnival Brass Magnolia Drink Menu Page 1

Carnevale Bar & Lounge replaces the Havana Bar found on the Vista-class ships. It’s inspired by the Carnevale di Venezia, an annual festival held in Venice. Guests will find live music and fine Italian wines and cocktails. It’s currently only available on the Carnival Venezia .

carnival carnivale bar menu page 1

Casino Bar Drink Menu

The Casino Bar can currently be found on most Carnival ships except for the Horizon, Vista, and Panorama where they were removed ( learn more here ).

carnival cruise line casino bar menu page 1

ChiBang Wine List and Cocktail Menu

ChiBang is an included specialty restaurant on the Carnival Mardi Gras , Carnival Celebra tion and Carnival Jubilee . It serves Chinese and Mexican dishes, so you’ll see some interesting cocktail choices here.

Menu is from Carnival Celebration February 2024.

carnival chibang cocktail menu

Cucina del Capitano Cocktail and Wine List

Cucina del Capitano is Carnival’s signature Italian specialty restaurant. It’s available on many ships across the fleet ( see here for full list ).

Menu is from Carnival Jubilee February 2024.

cucina del capitano cocktail list

Dr Ink’s PH D

This cleverly named bar serves unique underwater concoctions. You can find it in the Currents zone only on the Carnival Jubilee.

carnival Dr Inks Bar page 1

Emeril’s Bistro 1396 Drink Menu

Emerils Bistro 1396 is a quick-service restaurant located in the French Quarter of the Carnival Mardi Gras .

emerils bistro 1396 drink menu

Fahrenheit 555 Wine List and Cocktail Menu

The steakhouse is a staple on almost every Carnival cruise ship. On the newer ships, it’s called Fahrenheit 555 . On older ships, it may have a different name, like “David’s Steakhouse,” but the drink menus are similar.

Menu is from the Carnival Radiance February 2024.

carnival fahrenheit 555 cocktail menu page 1

Golden Jubilee Bar

The Golden Jubilee is a new bar that pays tribute to Carnival’s 50 years of sailing. It’s available exclusively on Carnival Celebration in the 820 Biscayne zone.

Carnival Golden Jubilee Bar Menu Page 1

Golden Mermaid Bar

The Golden Mermaid is a new bar which features cocktails inspired by precious gemstones and metals are made with edible glitter, as well as drinks presented in pretty glassware and adorned with graceful garnishes for an elevated experience. It’s available exclusively on Carnival Jubilee in the Currents zone. It is located where the Brass Magnolia bar is on the Mardi Gras and Golden Jubilee on the Celebration.

carnival golden mermaid bar menu

Fortune Teller Bar

The Fortune Teller Bar is beautifully themed with some truly unique and out-of-this-world cocktails. It’s available exclusively on the  Carnival Mardi Gras  in the French Quarter zone.

carnival fortune teller bar menu page 1

Frizzante is a new bar that specializes in bubble drinks and beverages on the Carnival Venezia . It’s located outside the new specialty restaurant and around the corner from the Gondola Lounge (Ocean Plaza on Vista-class ships). It offers bubbles, spritzes, and draft beers. Throughout the day, it also offer specialty coffees and biscotti. 

carnival frizzante bar menu page 1

This bar may be confusing because Carnival uses odd naming for their venues. While many ships have “Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ,” few have the actual Smokehouse and Brewhouse, which has cocktails. The Smokehouse/Brewhouse is a sit-down restaurant with a large bar serving some great cocktails. They even have a brewery right inside this bar where they make their own beer! You can find it on the  Carnival Celebration ,  Carnival Horizon , Carnival Jubilee ,  Carnival Mardi Gras , and  Carnival Panorama .

If you’re a beer fan, I highly recommend the Brewery Tour for $30 a person. You can read more about the Carnival Pig & Anchor Brewery Tour here .

carnival guy's pig and anchor brewhouse menu page 1

The Havana Bar is a Cuban-themed bar located on  Carnival Celebration ,  Carnival Horizon ,  Carnival Jubilee ,  Carnival Mardi Gras ,  Ca r nival Panorama , and  Carnival Vista . The inside of the bar is home to lively music most evenings. This bar also has an exterior section, but it’s only accessible to guests staying in the Havana area.   

Menu is from the Carnival Mardi Gras February 2024.

carnival havana menu feb 2024

Heroes Tribute Bar Drink Menu

The Heroes Tribute Bar and Lounge is a new venue from Carnival that honors the men and women that have served our country. You’ll find this menu on the Carnival Freedom , Carnival Firenze , Carnival Panorama , Carnival Pride , Carnival Radiance , and Carnival Venezia where the Heroes Tribute Bar replaces the SkyBox Sports Bar.

There is also a Heroes Lounge on the Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee but they don’t have a dedicated bar; you use the bar from Guy’s Pig and Anchor Smokehouse (above).

carnival heroes tribute bar page 1

Il Viaggio is a new “elevated” dining experience currently only available on the Carnival Venezia .

carnival il viaggio drink menu

Java Blue Drink Menu

JavaBlue Cafe is the premier coffee place that’s on board about half of the Carnival ships. Ships that don’t currently have JavaBlue still have a stand-alone coffee shop under a different name but prices and beverage selection will vary. On Excel-class ships (Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee), Java Blue Cafe also offers sandwiches and snacks throughout the day.

Menu seen on the Carnival Jubilee February 2024.

carnival java blue java blue cafe menu feb 2024

The Latitudes Bar is dedicated to cocktails found around the world. It’s found exclusively on the Carnival Celebration in The Gateway zone.

carnival latitudes bar menu page 1

This menu is the wine list you’ll find in most of the main dining rooms across the Carnival fleet. If you prefer a cocktail, you can usually use the  Atrium Bar Menu .

Carnival Main Dining Room Wine List Page 1

Nightclub Cocktail Menu

Not all Carnival ships have a dedicated nightclub anymore. On some of the newer ships, the nightclub takes place in the multi-purpose Liquid Lounge or Limelight Lounge. You’ll usually find this menu out during the nightclub/dancing portion of the evening, after 10 pm.

carnival night club menu page 1

Ocean Plaza is located on the main promenade and is a great place to grab a drink before an activity happening in Ocean Plaza or if you’d like to grab a drink and sit outside on the Lanai. This bar is on the  Carnival Breeze ,  Carnival Dream ,  Carnival Horizon ,  Carnival Magic ,  Carnival Panorama , and  Carnival Vista .

Carnival Ocean Plaza Bar Menu Page 1

Every Carnival ship has a piano bar that’s hopping every night. While it might not always be named Piano Bar 88, it will have a similar drink menu to the one below.

carnival piano bar 88 bar menu page 1

If you’re going to a Comedy Show on a Carnival ship, you have some specialty cocktails to choose from. Some ships have a dedicated “Punchliner Comedy Club” venue. On the other ones, the comedy club will take place in the Limelight Lounge or another venue with “Lounge” in its name.

carnival punchliner bar menu page 1

The RedFrog Pub is the Caribbean-themed indoor bar that’s located on the lower level of many Carnival ships. It’s different than the RedFrog Rum Bar which is found in the Lido Pool Deck Area. You can find it on the Breeze , Freedom , Legend , Magic , Miracle , Pride , Radiance , Splendor , Spirit , Sunshine , Sunrise , and Valor .

Menus from the Carnival Pride November 2023.

carnival redfrog pub menu page 1

RedFrog Rum Bar Menu

You can find the RedFrog Rum Bar next to the Lido Pool on almost every Carnival ship (except the Venezia and Firenze). It is different from the RedFrog Pub, which is usually an inside bar on the Promenade level of the ship.

On the Mardi Gras, Celebration and Jubilee, it’s been upgraded to a two-story pool-side venue called the RedFrog Tiki bar with a slightly different menu (see below).

Menu is from the Carnival Liberty February 2024.

carnival redfrog rum bar menu page 1

The RedFrog Tiki Bar is a supersized version of the RedFrog Rum Bar that’s on most other Carnival ships. You can find this two-story venue on the  Carnival Mardi Gras , Carnival Celebration , and Carnival Jubilee .

Menus from Carnival Jubilee December 2023

redfrog tiki bar jan 2024 page 1

Rococo Bar Menu

The Rococo Bar is the poolside bar on the Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze. It takes the place of Red Frog Rum Bar on most other Carnival ships.

Menu is from the Carnival Venezia February 2024.

carnival rococo bar menu February 2024

Rudi’s Seagrill is a high-end seafood restaurant found on Carnival Mardi Gras , Carnival Celebration , and Carnival Jubilee . They also have a dedicated cocktail menu so you can pair a special drink with your entree.

Menu is from Carnival Celebration February 2024

carnival rudi's seagrill cocktail menu

The Serenity Area is the adults-only (21+) area that’s found on every Carnival ship ( you can learn more about it here ). This area is also home to this bar which serves some special cocktails that are great to sip while enjoying some peace and quiet.

carnival serenity bar menu

About half of the Carnival fleet has a SkyBox sports bar where you can watch the game on the big screen and sample one of these cocktails. You can find the SkyBox Sports Bar on the Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Liberty, Miracle, Pride, Spirit, Radiance, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, and Vista.

Carnival Skybox Sports Bar Menu Page 1

Tides Bar Menu

The Tides Bar is the outdoor bar on the aft, or back, of the ship. It may have a different name on some ships, but it’ll be the same menu.

Carnival Tides Bar Drink Menu - Page 1

The Watering Hole Bar is located in the Summer Landing Zone on the Carnival Mardi Gras , Carnival Celebration , and Carnival Jubilee .

carnival watering hole drink menu

Don’t want to pay for each individual drink?

For those who don’t want to pay a ‘la carte for drinks, Carnival has an unlimited drink package, called Cheers. Try our Drink Package Calculator to see if it’s worth it financially for you.

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Carnival Cruise Drink Prices (2024)

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As of 2024, Carnival Cruise Line offers a variety of drink options for guests. This comprehensive guide provides information on the current drink prices, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, available on Carnival cruises.

From sodas and specialty coffees to  beers ,  wines , and spirits, here is everything you need to know about the  drink prices on Carnival  cruise ships.

Carnival Cruise Drink Prices, Key Takeaways:

  • Carnival Cruise Line offers a wide range of drink options for guests to enjoy.
  • Non-alcoholic beverages, such as sodas, specialty coffees, and bottled water, are available for purchase.
  • Beer prices on Carnival Cruise Line  range from $6.50 to $8 per serving, with domestic, international, and craft options.
  • Wines  by the glass start at $9.50, and guests can also purchase full bottles of wine and champagne.
  • Guests can enjoy a variety of spirits and cocktails, with prices ranging from $9 to $12 per serving.
  • Carnival Cruise Line offers two drink packages: the Bottomless Bubbles package and the Cheers package.
  • Guests are allowed to bring one 750 ml or smaller bottle of wine or champagne onboard.
  • Each bar on Carnival cruise ships has its own specialty drinks and prices.

What Drinks are Included on a Carnival?

carnival cruise drink prices

When you embark on a Carnival Cruise , you’ll be delighted to know that there are a variety of complimentary beverages included in your cruise fare. From refreshing lemonade and iced tea to milk, coffee, hot tea, and ice water, you’ll find a selection of complimentary drinks at the Lido Marketplace buffet. In the morning, you can also enjoy a range of juices such as orange, apple, cranberry, and POG (Passion Orange Guava) at breakfast.

Throughout the ship, you’ll find drink stations at casual quick-service restaurants and the main dining room , offering a variety of beverages including juice, lemonade, iced tea, and water. So, whether you’re starting your day with a hearty breakfast or enjoying a relaxing meal, there will always be refreshing drinks available at no extra cost .

And when you visit Carnival’s private island , Half Moon Cay, you can quench your thirst with complimentary ice water or lemonade. So, while onboard a Carnival Cruise, you can savor the flavors of a variety of complimentary beverages throughout your vacation.

What Drinks are Included on a Carnival Cruise?

As you can see, the variety of complimentary beverages on a Carnival Cruise ensures that you stay hydrated and refreshed throughout your journey. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the included drinks as you embark on a memorable vacation at sea.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

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When it comes to non-alcoholic beverages, Carnival Cruise Line has a great selection available for guests. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing soda, a specialty coffee, or a healthy juice, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a breakdown of the non-alcoholic drink options and prices on Carnival cruise ships:

Sodas and Sparkling Water

If you’re a fan of carbonated beverages, Carnival offers a variety of canned sodas and sparkling water. Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Bubly sparkling water are among the options available. These drinks are priced at $2.75 per can, plus an 18% gratuity . So whether you prefer a classic cola or a bubbly water, you can quench your thirst without breaking the bank.

Bottled Water

If you prefer plain water, Carnival has you covered with bottled water options. You can purchase a single bottle of water for $1.50 or opt for a 12-pack for $9.95. This is a convenient option for staying hydrated throughout your cruise, especially if you’re planning on spending time in the sun or participating in active excursions.

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

In addition to sodas and bottled water, Carnival also offers a variety of other non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. Guests can enjoy Gatorade and Muscle Milk protein shakes for a little energy boost, or indulge in a iced coffee for a refreshing pick-me-up. Fresh juices, such as orange juice and Naked juices, are also available. These beverages are priced individually, and the prices may vary depending on the specific drink.

Table: Non-Alcoholic Drink Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

Note: Prices are subject to change and may vary depending on the specific Carnival cruise ship and itinerary. It’s always a good idea to check the onboard menus or consult with the staff for the most up-to-date information on drink prices.

Beer Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

Beer Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

When it comes to enjoying a refreshing drink on a Carnival cruise, beer lovers have plenty of options to choose from. Carnival Cruise Line offers a variety of  beers  at different price points to cater to everyone’s tastes. Whether you prefer domestic or international brews, craft  beers , or even cider, there is something for everyone.

Domestic beers on Carnival cruises are typically priced around $6.50 to $7.50 per serving. These include popular choices like Budweiser, Miller Lite, and Coors Light. If you’re in the mood for something different, you can try one of the international beers available, such as Heineken, Corona, or Stella Artois, which are priced similarly.

For those seeking a taste of the craft beer scene, Carnival offers a selection of craft beers priced at around $8 per serving. Craft beer enthusiasts can enjoy options like Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada, and Goose Island among others. Additionally, if you’re a fan of cider, you can indulge in an Angry Orchard cider for around $7 or try one of Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog canned seltzers for around $7.50.

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying a show, or exploring the ports of call, Carnival Cruise Line ensures that every beer lover can find their perfect brew at a reasonable price. So sit back, relax, and raise a glass to a memorable cruise experience .

Wine Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

Wine Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

When it comes to wine, Carnival Cruise Line offers a variety of options to suit different tastes and budgets. The prices for  wines  by the glass start at $9.50 and can range up to around $30. Most wines fall within the $10 to $13 per glass range, making them accessible for guests looking to enjoy a glass of their favorite vintage.

It’s worth noting that these prices are within the $20 limit for drinks included in the Cheers package, which offers unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for a daily fee.

If you’re a wine connoisseur or prefer a bottle to share, Carnival also offers a selection of full bottles of wine and champagne at various bars and restaurants on the ship. These range in price from $30 to $60 and higher, depending on the brand and vintage. With a range of reds, whites, and sparkling options available, there’s something to cater to every wine lover’s palate.

Guests should also keep in mind that Carnival Cruise Line allows each passenger who is 21 or older to bring one 750 ml or smaller bottle of wine or champagne onboard. This is a great option for those who have a favorite bottle they’d like to enjoy during their cruise. Just remember to pack it in your carry-on luggage , as bottles in checked bags may be subject to inspection and possible confiscation.

Sample Wine Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

These prices are indicative and may vary depending on the specific cruise itinerary and ship. It’s always a good idea to check the onboard wine menu for the most up-to-date prices and selection. So whether you enjoy a crisp white, a bold red, or a celebratory glass of bubbly, Carnival Cruise Line has you covered with options to suit every taste and occasion.

Spirits and Cocktails Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

Spirits and Cocktails Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

When it comes to spirits and cocktails, Carnival Cruise Line offers a wide selection of options for guests to enjoy. From vodka and tequila to whiskey and rum, there is something for everyone’s taste.

The prices for spirits and cocktails on Carnival cruise ships range from $9 to $12 per serving. For example, you can savor a Bacardi or Malibu Coconut rum for $8.50, or indulge in the smooth flavors of Buffalo Trace bourbon or Gentleman Jack whiskey for $11. If you’re in the mood for something special, the specialty cocktails start at $10.50.

With an array of top-shelf liquor and premium brands available, Carnival Cruise Line ensures that guests can savor their favorite drinks while onboard. Whether you’re a fan of classic cocktails like the Cosmopolitan or prefer tropical delights like the Piña Colada, Carnival’s bartenders are ready to mix up the perfect concoction for you.

“The variety of spirits and cocktails on Carnival Cruise Line is truly impressive. I love the fact that they offer a range of premium brands, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite drinks in a luxurious setting.” – APRIL SHALLO

Enjoying Top-Shelf Liquor for an Extra Cost

If you have a taste for even more premium spirits, Carnival Cruise Line also offers top-shelf liquor for an additional cost. Whether you prefer a smooth pour of Grey Goose vodka, a sip of fine Scotch whisky, or a sophisticated glass of cognac, Carnival Cruise Line has you covered. Just let the bartender know your preference, and they will be happy to serve you the top-shelf liquor of your choice.

Whether you prefer to stick to the classic spirits and cocktails or explore the world of top-shelf liquor, Carnival Cruise Line has a wide variety of options to suit your preferences. So raise a glass and toast to a memorable cruise experience with a refreshing drink in hand.

Carnival Drink Packages and Prices

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Carnival Cruise Line offers two drink packages for guests: the Bottomless Bubbles package and the Cheers package. The Bottomless Bubbles package is perfect for those who enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, as it includes unlimited sodas and juices. The package costs $6.95 per day for children and $9.50 per day for adults, plus an 18% gratuity.

With the Cheers package, guests can indulge in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This package costs $59.95 per person per day if purchased before the cruise or $64.95 per person per day if purchased once onboard, plus an 18% gratuity.

The Cheers package includes a wide range of beverages, including beers, wines, cocktails, spirits, specialty coffees and teas, sodas, and bottled water. It’s important to note that the Cheers package has a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day. This package is a great option for guests who plan to enjoy multiple alcoholic beverages throughout their cruise. It provides the convenience of a flat daily rate, allowing guests to indulge without worrying about individual drink prices.

Whether you choose the Bottomless Bubbles package or the Cheers package, both options offer great value for guests who want a hassle-free experience when it comes to drinks. By opting for a drink package, you can enjoy a wide variety of beverages without worrying about the individual costs adding up. It’s also a great way to budget for your cruise and have a clear idea of your overall expenses.

My Experience with the Drink Packages

“During my recent Carnival cruise, I opted for the Cheers package, and it was definitely worth it. I enjoyed trying different cocktails and wines throughout the cruise without having to worry about the cost. The package made it easy to indulge in my favorite drinks and discover new ones, all while knowing the total cost upfront. “- APRIL SHALLO

What Drinks Can You Bring on a Carnival Cruise?

What Drinks Can You Bring on a Carnival Cruise?

When preparing for your Carnival cruise, it’s important to know what drinks you can bring on board. Carnival Cruise Line has specific guidelines regarding the beverages guests are allowed to bring. Each guest 21 years or older is permitted to bring one 750ml or smaller bottle of wine or champagne. Additionally, guests are allowed to bring a maximum of twelve 12-ounce cans or cartons of non-alcoholic beverages such as soda.

However, it’s important to note that water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles are not allowed to be brought on board. This policy ensures the safety and quality of the beverages provided by Carnival Cruise Line.

If you choose to bring any wine, soda or champagne onboard, be sure to only bring them aboard via a carry-on bag. If you pack them in your checked luggage, they will be confiscated.

Guests may find it convenient to bring their favorite wine or champagne on board to enjoy during their cruise. This allows you to savor your preferred beverage while taking in the beautiful ocean views or celebrating a special occasion. It’s essential to adhere to the guidelines and limits set by Carnival Cruise Line to ensure a smooth embarkation process and to comply with the cruise line’s policies.

Bringing your own wine or champagne can be a cost-effective way to enjoy your preferred drink while onboard.

By understanding the rules regarding the drinks you can bring on a Carnival cruise, you can plan and pack accordingly. Remember to pack your wine or champagne securely to prevent any breakage during transport . Whether you choose to bring your own beverages or indulge in the variety of drinks available on board, Carnival Cruise Line aims to provide a delightful experience for all guests.

  • One 750ml or smaller bottle of wine or champagne per guest 21 years or older is allowed on board.
  • Guests can bring a maximum of twelve 12-ounce cans or cartons of non-alcoholic beverages, excluding bottled water and sodas.
  • Water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles are not allowed to be brought onboard.
  • Bring your own wine or champagne to enjoy during the cruise , following the guidelines and limits set by Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Items must be brought onboard via carry-on luggage only.

It’s important to review the specific policies and restrictions on the official Carnival Cruise Line website or contact the cruise line directly for the most up-to-date information regarding bringing drinks on board.

Carnival Cruise Bar Menus and Prices

Carnival Cruise Bar Menus and Prices

One of the highlights of a Carnival cruise is the variety of bars available onboard. Each bar offers a unique atmosphere and a menu of delicious drinks to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for a refreshing cocktail, a cold beer, or a glass of wine, Carnival has you covered. Let’s take a look at some of the popular bars and their menus:

The Atrium Bar is a vibrant and lively spot located in the heart of the ship. Here, you can enjoy a variety of drinks, from classic cocktails like margaritas and mojitos to specialty concoctions created by the talented bartenders. The menu features a wide selection of spirits, wines, and beers, ensuring there’s something to please every palate.

Red Frog Pub

If you’re looking for a laid-back and casual atmosphere, the Red Frog Pub is the place to be. This Caribbean-inspired pub offers a range of tropical drinks, including their famous ThirstyFrog Red Ale. Sit back, relax, and savor the flavors of the Caribbean while enjoying live music and good company.

The Sports Bar is the perfect spot for sports enthusiasts who don’t want to miss a game while at sea. Grab a seat at the bar, order your favorite beer, and cheer on your favorite teams on the big screens. The menu includes a selection of draft beers, bottled beers, and cocktails to keep you refreshed throughout the game.

These are just a few examples of the bars and their menus on Carnival cruise ships. Each bar offers its own unique experience, so be sure to explore and try something new during your cruise. Cheers to a fantastic vacation filled with delicious drinks and unforgettable memories!

Recapping the Drink Prices on Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Drink Prices Recap

After exploring the extensive drink options on Carnival Cruise Line, it’s time to recap the prices of your favorite beverages. Whether you’re a fan of non-alcoholic drinks, beer, wine, or spirits and cocktails, Carnival has something to suit every taste. Let’s take a closer look at the average prices for each category:

Non-Alcoholic Drinks:

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When planning your Carnival cruise, it’s essential to consider the drink prices and options available onboard. By understanding the prices for various beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, you can budget accordingly and decide whether purchasing a drink package is the right choice for you. Whether you prefer sodas, beers, wines, or cocktails, Carnival Cruise Line has a range of options to satisfy every guest’s preferences.

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What drinks are included on a carnival cruise.

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Carnival Cruise Line offers complimentary beverages such as lemonade, iced tea, milk, coffee, hot tea, ice water, and select juices at various locations onboard. The drink stations at casual quick-service restaurants and the main dining room also offer beverages like juice, lemonade, iced tea, and water. Guests can also enjoy free ice water or lemonade at Carnival’s private island, Half Moon Cay.

What are the non-alcoholic drinks and prices on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Carnival Cruise Line offers a range of non-alcoholic drinks for purchase, including canned sodas such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Bubly sparkling water for $2.75 (plus an 18% gratuity). Bottled water is available for $1.50 per bottle or $9.95 for a 12-pack. Other options include Gatorade, Muscle Milk protein shakes, Starbucks iced coffee, Naked juices, specialty coffees, teas, and fresh juices at additional costs.

What are the beer prices on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Beer prices on Carnival Cruise Line  range from $6.50 to $8 per serving. Domestic and international beers are typically priced around $6.50 to $7.50, while craft beers are priced at around $8. Angry Orchard cider and Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog canned seltzers are available for approximately $7 and $7.50, respectively.

What are the wine prices on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Wine prices by the glass on Carnival Cruise Line start at $9.50 and can range up to around $30. The majority of wines fall within the $10 to $13 per glass range. Full bottles of wine and champagne can also be purchased at various bars and restaurants on the ship, with prices ranging from $30 to $60 and higher.

What are the spirits and cocktails prices on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Spirit and cocktail prices on Carnival Cruise Line range from $9 to $12 per serving. Different brands of vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, rum, liqueur, brandy, cognac, scotch, bourbon, and more are available. Specialty cocktails start at $10.50, and most cocktails range from $10.50 to $13. Guests can also request top-shelf liquor for an additional cost.

What are the Carnival drink packages and prices?

Carnival Cruise Line offers two drink packages. The Bottomless Bubbles package includes unlimited sodas and juices for $6.95 per day for children and $9.50 per day for adults (plus an 18% gratuity). The Cheers package includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for $59.95 per person/day if purchased pre-cruise or $64.95 per person/day if purchased once onboard (plus an 18% gratuity). The Cheers package has a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day.

What drinks can you bring on a Carnival Cruise?

Each guest 21 or older is allowed to bring one 750 ml or smaller bottle of wine or champagne onboard. Guests can also bring a maximum of twelve 12-ounce cans or cartons of non-alcoholic beverages, such as soda. However, water, sodas, and other non-alcoholic beverages packaged in bottles are not allowed to be brought onboard.

What are the Carnival Cruise bar menus and prices?

Carnival Cruise Line offers a variety of bars with different menus and prices. Some of the bars include the Alchemy Bar, Amari Bar, Atrium Bar, Casino Bar, Red Frog Pub, Piano Bar, and Sports Bar. Each bar has its own specialty drinks and prices, which can vary. Guests can refer to the onboard menus for the specific offerings and prices at each bar.

Can you recap the drink prices on Carnival Cruise Line?

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The  drink prices on Carnival  Cruise Line vary depending on the type of beverage. Bottled water costs $1.50, sodas are priced at $2.75, and specialty coffees range from $2 to $5.50. Beers are priced between $6.50 and $8, wines by the glass range from $9.50 to around $30, and spirits and cocktails cost between $9 and $12 per serving. Carnival also offers drink packages such as the Bottomless Bubbles package and the Cheers package, which include unlimited beverages for a daily fee.

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Carnival Cheers drink package: Will it save you money on your next cruise?

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A Carnival cruise vacation just doesn't feel complete without a few fruity frozen cocktails and a nightly glass of wine or two at dinner. Whether you're a casual drinker or a spirits enthusiast, you might be wondering if the Carnival Cheers drink package is right for you.

The beauty of cruising is that almost everything is included — transportation, accommodations, dining and entertainment. But when you're navigating onboard expenses, there's one place where the spending can add up quickly: drinks.

The Carnival Cheers package takes care of drinks by covering almost all of your beverage consumption (alcoholic or otherwise) under one fixed price per day. It can save you money on your next cruise if you're planning to, well, drink like you're on a cruise.

Other cruise lines offer tiered drink packages , breaking out their standard alcoholic selection from the top-shelf liquors. With Carnival Cruise Line's Cheers drink package, however, you get almost all alcoholic drinks up to $20 each.

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To help you decide whether to book the Carnival Cheers package, we'll cover how much it costs, which drinks are included (and perhaps more importantly, which aren't) and whether it's the best option to help you stick to your beverage budget. Plus, we'll show you how to break down whether you're getting a good value based on how much you expect to drink on an average day.

What's included in the Carnival Cheers drink package?

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First, let's clarify which beverages are already included in your standard Carnival cruise fare. Non-bottled water, lemonade, unsweetened iced tea, hot chocolate, non-specialty coffee and tea, juices (orange, tomato, apple or grapefruit) and regular, skim and chocolate milk are all available to cruise guests at no additional charge.

Carnival's Cheers package includes all spirits, cocktails, beer and wine by the glass, up to $20 each, plus these additional nonalcoholic options:

  • Smoothies, juices and milkshakes
  • Specialty coffee and tea
  • Virgin drinks, including zero-proof frozen cocktails
  • Energy drinks
  • Standard 500-milliliter water bottles and other nonalcoholic bottled beverages
  • Large water bottles in the dining room and specialty restaurants

The drink package also includes a 25% discount on any spirit or wine by the glass over the $20 limit, bottles of wine and Champagne, and beverage seminars and classes.

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The package covers or discounts nearly everything you might want to drink on board, but there are some exceptions. Here's what's not included:

  • Bottles of alcohol (aside from beer)
  • Large shareable drinks like pitchers, tubes and buckets
  • Drinks in souvenir glasses
  • Double shots and floaters (because it's like ordering two drinks at once)
  • Drinks offered at the gangway or at any port of call, including the cruise line's private islands
  • Room service or minibar drinks
  • Drinks from automated wine dispensers

Gratuities are also included with the Cheers drink package because you'll be paying an 18% service charge on top of the package price. If you're ordering drinks while within U.S. waters at a port or before embarking from your home port, you will still be charged tax. For example, if you order a $10 drink and the local tax is 10%, you'll be charged $1 for tax but not for the drink itself.

How much does Carnival's drink package cost?

The Carnival Cheers package price starts at $59.95 per person, per day when you purchase it online before the cruise, plus an 18% service charge. It's $64.95 per person, per day (plus the 18% service charge) if you wait until you're on board to purchase Carnival's drink package. Early planners save a little less than 10% by preordering.

If one person in your cabin purchases the Cheers package, every adult age 21 or over in the same room must also do so. The rule aims to keep you from sharing free drinks while paying for only one package. Carnival's terms state there are no exceptions to this rule, and when we contacted the Carnival team, they confirmed that includes pregnant adults.

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You have to purchase the package for the duration of the cruise. If you wait until you're on board to buy the package, you must purchase it on the first day of your sailing. You cannot try out the package for a single day or start it midway through the cruise — unless you're sailing from New York or Texas, where drink packages get activated at 6 a.m. on the second day of the cruise due to local laws. The Carnival Cheers package isn't offered on two-day cruises.

If you're looking for a Carnival Cheers promo code for a drink package discount or a free drink package deal, these offers aren't widely available. Carnival might send out targeted offers to certain members of its VIFP Club loyalty program and casino guests based on their travel and spending history with the cruise line.

To activate a pre-purchased Cheers drink package, go to the Casino Bar when you get on board. Otherwise, you can purchase the package at various bar locations on the ship. The bartender will give you a sticker to place on your Sail & Sign card so servers and bartenders know you have the package.

What's the Carnival drink package limit?

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If you plan on making the most of the Carnival Cheers package, you'll find a generous drink limit of 15 alcoholic beverages per day (and a value limit of $20 per alcoholic drink, as we mentioned earlier).

That's 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period running from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. the next day, so late-night partiers can't take advantage of bonus drinks after the clock strikes midnight. If anyone looks like they're drinking beyond their personal limits — even if they haven't reached 15 — staff members are trained not to serve guests who look intoxicated.

The package does not place a daily limit on sodas and other nonalcoholic beverages.

Drinks must be ordered one at a time (whether alcoholic or not), with a wait time of five minutes between drink orders. Carnival sets these rules to prevent you from ordering drinks for cruisers who haven't purchased a drink package. So what happens when you want to order a round of drinks for friends? The first drink will count toward your Cheers package limit, and the rest will be charged to your account.

Is the Carnival Cheers package worth it?

Whether the drink package is worth it on Carnival depends on how much alcohol you plan to drink — and which kind. Are you more of a beer drinker, or are you into wine, spirits and cocktails? Beer is generally cheaper, so it would take more drinks per day to add up to the daily value of the Cheers package.

If you have multiple sea days during your sailing, you'll likely get more value from your package since there's more time on board to drink. Otherwise, on port days, you'll need to get your drinks in at breakfast, dinner and late-night bar-hopping.

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Based on the starting price of drinks on board, you can get your money's worth by drinking roughly six cocktails, eight glasses of wine or 10 beers each day — and that doesn't include the water bottles, specialty coffees or sodas you'd surely order, too.

Most people mix it up, but you can do the math to see how your likely drink orders will stack up. Here are the starting prices for drinks on board, according to Carnival:

  • Beer: starting at $6.50 (mostly 16 ounces)
  • Wine by the glass: starting at $9.50
  • Mixed drinks: $7.50 to $20
  • Specialty cocktails: starting at $10.50 (excluding souvenir glassware and premium selections)
  • Soft drinks: $2.75
  • Specialty coffee: $2.50 to $4.25
  • Energy drinks: $4.95
  • Water (San Benedetto bottled water and coconut water): $1.50 to $5

In other words, you'll save money if you and the other adults in your cabin plan to drink your fair share of alcoholic beverages every day. If you're a moderate drinker — who'd order three or four alcoholic drinks and a handful of nonalcoholic beverages in a day — or if you drink but your cabinmate doesn't, it's probably not worth getting the beverage package.

Even if you're a caffeine fiend who drinks coffee and soda all day, it's hard to recoup the costs of the Carnival Cheers package on nonalcoholic beverages alone.

If you're under 21 or don't drink alcohol, you might want to consider the Bottomless Bubbles package for soft drinks. Carnival's all-inclusive soda program covers all soft drinks and juices and costs $6.95 per day for children and $9.50 per day for adults (plus the 18% service charge). It doesn't include other nonalcoholic beverages, such as bottled water and specialty coffee; drinks ordered through room service and the minibar also are not included.

There's another way to think about the value of the Cheers package. Some people are looking for the unquantifiable peace of mind that comes with not worrying about drink costs adding up at every turn. If that's you, creating a more all-inclusive experience on board might justify the cost of the package, even if you don't break even with drink prices.

What are other ways to get free or cheap drinks on Carnival?

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If you've decided the Carnival Cheers package isn't worth the cost, you might still want some tips on scoring free or cheaper drinks during your cruise. Here are our top tips for drinking for less on a Carnival cruise ship.

  • Hit the casino. You can get free drinks if you spend enough time playing in the casino. Once you earn enough casino points in Carnival's players club, you can order cocktails, beer, wine and even sodas for free while you're gaming.
  • Dine in a specialty restaurant on night one. You can get a free or half-price bottle of wine at some of Carnival's signature restaurants if you make a reservation for the first night. The cruise line offers ​​one bottle of complimentary house wine per two guests at any onboard steakhouse, Rudi's Seagrill, Il Viaggio, JiJi Asian Kitchen and Cucina del Capitano (except Cucina on Excel-class ships). On both the first and second nights, guests can also receive a 50% discount on wines listed under $100 at all steakhouses, Rudi's Seagrill and Il Viaggio.
  • Head to an art auction. Even if you don't consider yourself an art collector, you can walk away from Carnival's art auctions with something else: free Champagne. Check the schedule of onboard activities to find out when the auctions are taking place during your sailing and sip on complimentary bubbly while you watch art aficionados bid on the gallery's artworks. (Drink responsibly, though, so you don't end up bidding on art you never meant to purchase and bring home.)
  • Use a coffee punch card. Another place where Carnival rewards passengers with free drinks is the JavaBlue coffee shop. Grab a punch card on your first day, and once you've ordered six specialty coffees or milkshakes, you get one free. As someone who's sailed Carnival often with family members who have coffee running through their veins 24/7, we've found these coffee punch cards to be a nice bonus. Just remember to present the card for a punch with every order, and you can get through six punches pretty quickly if you're ordering multiple coffees or shakes as a group.

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There are also a few ways to bring your own drinks on board Carnival for free. Every guest age 21 or over is allowed to bring one 750-milliliter bottle of wine or Champagne in their carry-on on embarkation day. There's a corkage fee of $15 per bottle if you drink it in the main dining room, specialty restaurants or bars, which is why we like to bring Champagne and pop open the bottle in our room for sail away. (Just don't forget to pack a corkscrew!)

Don't think you can get away with buying duty-free alcohol on the ship or at a port and drinking it on board, though. The ship will hold any duty-free purchases for you until disembarkation day.

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You can also bring up to a 12-pack of nonalcoholic beverages in 12-ounce cans or cartons. Acceptable beverages include soda, sparkling water, energy drinks, juice and milk.

Bottled waters and soft drinks cannot be brought on board, but you can preorder water bottles to your room through the Carnival website and have them delivered to your stateroom on embarkation day. A 12-pack of standard water bottles (16.9 ounces) costs $9.95 plus an 18% delivery fee, an eight-pack of large 1.5-liter bottled water costs $20 plus the delivery fee and single 1.5-liter water bottles cost $3.95 each plus delivery.

Bottom line

If you and your cabinmates (this is key) are ready to drink it up on your Carnival cruise — and our bet is you are if you're reading this story — the Carnival Cheers drink package could save you money by capping your daily beverage spend at $64.95 per person, per day (plus gratuity). Use Carnival's average drink prices listed above to calculate your expected cost of drinks each day and see if it would come out to more than the price of the package.

But if you're more of a moderate drinker who can't see yourself partaking in more than five alcoholic drinks per day (or if your cabinmate won't be drinking), skip the drink package on your next sailing and consider other ways to save instead, like bringing your own wine bottles or soft drinks on board and taking advantage of free drinks wherever Carnival offers them.

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Carnival Bar Menus And Drink Prices

by Prof. Cruise · Published August 9, 2021 · Updated January 23, 2023

***GO HERE FOR CARNIVAL BAR MENUS UPDATED FOR 2023, INCLUDING MENUS FOR THE FLEETS NEWEST SHIP, THE CELEBRATION***

Cruising Carnival and ready to get your drink on? Or wondering if purchasing a Carnival drink package would be a good value for you? Here are all the drink menus with prices updated as of May 2022. These were collected by myself on the Carnival Miracle and Panorama and by a trusted cruise friend on the Carnival Mardi Gras. I’ve also included a list of all sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase on Carnival (scroll to the bottom). Happy cruising! And drinking!

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Carnival Indoor (Atrium) Bar Menu

Available on all Carnival ships. Updated in May 2022 to reflect new pricing.

Carnival Indoor (Atrium) Bar Menu 2022 updated for May 2022.

Carnival’s Alchemy Bar Menu

Available on most Carnival ships. Menu reflects an increase in price from $10.95 to $12.00 in May 2022.

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Carnival’s Red Frog Pub Menu

Available on the Breeze, Freedom, Legend, Magic, Miracle, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, and Spendor. Updated in May 2022 to reflect increased pricing.

Carnival's Red Frog Pub Menu 2022 page 1

Carnival’s Red Frog Rum Bar Menu

Available on most Carnival ships. Updated in May 2022 to reflect current pricing.

Carnival's Red Frog Rum Bar Menu updated for May 2022.

Carnival’s Sports Bar Menu

The Skybox Sports Bar is available on the Conquest, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Liberty, Miracle, Pride, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, Vista. Menu updated in May 2022 to reflect current pricing.

Carnival's Sports Bar Menu  Skybox 2022 page 1

Havana Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista, and Mardi Gras. Menu reflects new pricing as of May 2022.

Havana bar menu on Carnival 2022.

Carnival’s Piano Bar Menu

Available on all ships. Coming soon to the Celebration and Jubilee. Menu reflects new pricing as of May 2022.

Carnival's Piano Bar Menu 2022 updated.

Carnival’s Night Club Menu

Available on all ships. Coming soon to the Celebration and Jubilee. Check onboard for current pricing.

The Nightclub bar menu on Carnival

Carnival’s Punchliner Comedy Club Bar Menu

Available on all ships. Coming soon to the Celebration and Jubilee. Updated May 2022 to reflect increased pricing.

Carnival's Punchliner Comedy Club Drink Menu 2022, page 1

Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Menu on Carnival

Available on the Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Ecstasy, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Horizon, Legend, Liberty, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Sensation, Splendor, Spirit, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, and Vista. Updated May 2022 to reflect current pricing.

Blue Iguana Tequila Bar Menu on Carnival.

Carnival’s Casino Bar Menu

Available on the Breeze, Conquest, Dream, Ecstasy, Elation, Freedom, Glory, Legend, Magic, Miracle, Panorama, Paradise, Pride, Radiance, Sensation, Spirit, Splendor, Sunrise, Sunshine, Valor, and coming soon to the Celebration and Jubilee. Prices updated in May 2022 to reflect current pricing.

Casino beer menu on Carnival updated with new pricing for 2022.

Carnival’s Coffee Bar Menu (Java Blue Cafe)

The Java Blue Cafe is available on the Elation, Horizon, Miracle, Panorama, Radiance, Sunrise, Sunshine, Splendor, Vista, Mardi Gras, and coming soon to the Celebration and Jubilee. Updated in May 2022 to reflect current pricing.

Coffee bar menu on Carnival

Carnival Main Dining Room (MDR) Wine Menu

Available on all ships. Check current pricing onboard.

MDR wine menu on Carnival

Carnival Steakhouse Drink Menu

These Carnival Steakhouse drink menus reflect updated prices as of May 2022.

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Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse Drink Menu

Available on the Celebration, Horizon, Mardi Gras, and Panorama. Check current pricing onboard.

Pig and Anchor Bar Menu on Carnival

Carnival’s Heroes Tribute Lounge Bar Menu

Available on the Panorama. Check current pricing onboard.

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Carnival’s Big Texas Welcome Menu

Available on embarkation day on the Dream. Check current pricing onboard.

Carnival Big Texas welcome drink menu

Bar Della Rosa Menu on Carnival

Available on the Mardi Gras. Check current pricing onboard.

Bar Della Rosa menu on the Carnival Mardi Gras.

Carnival’s Brass Magnolia Bar Menu

Brass Magnolia menu on the Carnival Mardi Gras

Carnival’s Fortune Teller Bar Menu

Fortune Teller Bar menu on the Carnival Mardi Gras

The Watering Hole Bar Menu on Carnival

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What Sodas Are Available On Carnival?

Here are the sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages generally available on Carnival ships:

Carnival menu of soft drinks and other non-alcoholic drinks.

And with that…

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Remember to PIN these menus so you can refer back to them!

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Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Carnival (2023)

This Complete Guide to the Drink Packages on Carnival (2023) will help you decide if you should buy one for your next cruise.

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Are you wondering if you should purchase one of the drink packages on one of Carnival Cruise Line’s ships ? You are not alone, as it is a question we get quite often from fellow cruisers.

There are many factors involved in deciding if a beverage package is right for you. We’ve had the chance to test out the Carnival Drink Package on a few recent sailings and see several pros and cons to purchasing one.

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In fact, while there are quite a few  benefits of buying a beverage package on a cruise , there are also some reasons why  cruise ship drink packages can be a waste of money .

So, in this Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Carnival, we detail all the plans, drink prices, and FAQs to help you decide if a Carnival drink package is right for your next cruise.

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Carnival Drink Package Basics

There are a few basic things you need to know about the drink packages on Carnival before we dive into the details of each option.

  • All drink packages on Carnival are priced as per person, per day.
  • You must purchase a Carnival drink package for the entire length of the cruise. You can not purchase just select days.
  • The stated prices do not include the additional 18% service charge which is added when purchasing the package. Additionally, applicable state and local taxes will be applied to purchases made in US waters once onboard the ship.
  • Beverage packages are non-refundable and non-transferable after 9 PM ET the evening before departure.
  • Drink packages on Carnival are not offered on 2 day cruises or charter cruises 
  • You can use these packages almost everywhere on the ship. This includes the bars and lounges, complimentary dining venues, and specialty restaurants.
  • However, they do not work at the cruise line’s private islands of Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays in the Bahamas.

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What drinks do you get for free on Carnival?

Some beverages are included in the price of your Carnival cruise fare and are available 24 hours a day in the Lido Marketplace. They are also free while dining in the main dining rooms.

These options are non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea, hot chocolate, and non-specialty coffee and tea.

How do you purchase drink packages on Carnival?

You can purchase drink packages on Carnival online pre-cruise or once onboard the ship. Purchasing your beverage package pre-cruise will save you 10% off the onboard prices.

The cut-off for pre-purchase is 11:59 PM the day before embarkation.

If you pre-purchased a Carnival drink package, it will be activated upon boarding the ship. You should head to a bar once onboard the ship for a sticker which will be placed on your Sail & Sign card.

Due to state laws, the Cheers package can not be sold on the first day of the cruise on departures from Texas or New York. If you have pre-purchased a package, it will only be activated at 6 AM on the second day of the cruise. Drinks purchased on the first day of the cruise will be charged to the guest’s Sail & Sign card in the usual manner. 

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Can one person get a drink package on Carnival?

Of course, it is never mandatory to buy a drink package. The drink packages on Carnival are add-ons to your cruise vacation. However, there is no sharing of the package or using your package to order drinks for other cruisers.

So, if one guest in the stateroom wishes to purchase a beverage package, each adult in the cabin needs to purchase one as well.

Cruisers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase the Cheers program (alcoholic beverage package).

What are the drink packages on Carnival cruises?

Carnival Cruise Line offers two drink packages. There is the alcoholic drink package, also known as the Cheers! Beverage Program. There is also the unlimited soda program, called the Bottomless Bubbles package.

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How much is the drink package on Carnival?

  • Cheers Package: Starting at $59.95 per person, per day
  • Bottomless Bubbles: Starting at $6.95  per child or $9.50 per adult, per day

How do you get the best deal on a Carnival drink package?

You can save 10% on your Carnival drink package by purchasing before you sail. 

How many drinks do you get with the Carnival drink package?

Soda and other non-alcoholic beverages are unlimited; however, you can not consume more than 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (6 AM to 6 AM).

No matter what package you choose, you can only get one drink at a time with a 5 minute wait time between orders. There are no double shots as that is considered ordering two drinks at once.

Carnival Cruise Line Beverage Packages

If guests purchase drinks for friends, one drink will count towards the Cheers package and the remaining drinks will be charged to the guest’s Sail and Sign account.

Of course, staff do have the right to refuse you bar service if you are intoxicated. Knowing your limits is just as important on a cruise ship as it is during your regular life!

What drinks are included in the Carnival drink packages?

When it comes to a Carnival drink package, cruisers can select from a number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Below, we detail what is included in the drink packages on Carnival.

Cheers Program

Carnival Cruise Line offers only one alcoholic drink package, known as the Cheers Beverage Program. Many cruisers refer to this as the unlimited drink package, as it includes essentially all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for a flat daily rate.

The pricing of this package starts at $59.95 per person, per day (plus gratuity).

This plan covers all alcoholic beverages, including beers, wine and champagne by the glass, and cocktails and spirits up to $20. This also includes the self-serve beer stations.

Further, this Carnival drink package also includes soda, virgin cocktails, juices, specialty coffees and teas, milkshakes, energy drinks, Powerade and Vitamin Water, and 500ml bottled water.

The Cheers Program also entitles cruisers to a 25% discount off of any drink costing more than the $20 allotment, wine and champagne by the bottle, and beverage seminars and classes.

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However, there are some exclusions to the Cheers Program. This includes beverages sold in souvenir glasses and bottles of liquor. Also, drinks sold at the gangway, through room service, or the mini-bar are also not included in this beverage package. Sharing cocktails, wine machines, pitchers, and buckets are not included either.

While there is a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks with this Carnival drink package, soda and other non-alcoholic beverages do not count towards this limit.

Summary of what’s included in the Cheers drink package:

  • All spirits, cocktails, beer, and wine by the glass with a $20 or less menu price 
  • Sodas, Zero-Proof frozen cocktails, energy drinks, specialty coffee, hot tea, 500ml bottled water, and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages
  • Packaged water in the main dining room and specialty restaurants
  • 25% discount off the menu price for any spirit or wine by the glass above $20
  • 25% discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle
  • 25% discount off beverage seminars and classes

Bottomless Bubbles

Bottomless Bubbles is Carnival Cruise Line’s unlimited soda package. For one flat fee, cruisers can enjoy all the fountain soda and juices they want with this package.

The pricing of this package starts at $6.95 per child (17 years of age and younger) or $9.50 per adult (plus 18% gratuity).

Like the alcoholic drink package, you can only order one drink at a time, either a 16 ounce glass of soda or a 10 ounce glass of juice.

Soda choices include Pepsi products. For juices, cruisers have the option of Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Tomato Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Grapefruit Juice.

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Again, like the Cheers Program, this package does NOT work off the ship, even at Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. Bottled water and specialty coffee are also not part of this package. Other exclusions include beverages sold in souvenir glasses, beverages sold at the gangway, and room services orders.

Summary of what’s included in the Bottomless Bubbles drink package:

  • Soft Drinks/Soda (Pepsi products)
  • Juices: Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Tomato Juice, Pineapple Juice and Grapefruit Juice

Carnival Drink Prices

Below are a list of the sample drink prices on Carnival Cruise Line. You can also check out our bar menus from a recent Carnival Celebration cruise to determine the cost of your favorite beverages.

  • Beer: starting at $6.50
  • Wine by the glass: starting at $9.50 
  • Mixed Drinks: $7.50 – $20.00
  • Specialty Cocktails: starting at $10.50
  • Soft Drinks: $2.75 
  • Specialty Coffees: $2.50 – $4.25
  • Energy Drinks: $4.95 
  • Water: $1.50 – $5.00

Is the Carnival Drink Package Worth It?

This brings us back to the original question, are Carnival drink packages a good value? Essentially, the question is whether you will consume enough beverages to make the purchase “worth it”. 

Below are the average costs of the different beverages within each category. Using this chart, you can do the quick math to see if you would routinely hit the daily drink costs of the above packages.

Ultimately, you need to know your own habits to determine if the drink packages on Carnival will be a good value during your cruise.

Other considerations include the length of the cruise and how many ports of call are on the itinerary.

For instance, will you be able to sustain the same drinking pattern over the course of a 10-day or 14-day cruise? If your cruise is port intensive, will you be on the ship enough to make good use of your Carnival drink package?

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The drink packages on Carnival certainly do offer convenience, as you never have to worry about the bar tab at the end of the cruise! They also make your cruise feel more all inclusive.

While we don’t go overboard with alcoholic drinks, we do consume plenty of bottled water, specialty coffee, Vitamin Water/Powerade, and the occasional soda. Combining our alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink purchases, we usually recognize a cost savings with the beverage package.

Other Considerations

Of course, if you wish to forego a beverage package, you can always pay a la carte for your drinks purchased on the ship.

You can also purchase items pre-cruise via your cruise planner to be delivered to your stateroom. The prices for bottled water are very reasonable on Carnival Cruise Line when compared to some competitor brands.

Further, on embarkation day, guests are allowed to bring onboard a maximum of 12, 12-ounce cans/cartons of non-alcoholic beverages per person in their carry-on. Guests 21 years of age and older may also bring onboard one 750ml bottle of unopened wine or champagne in their carry-on luggage.

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Thanks for all of this info. My wife and I will be taking our first cruise on the Carnival Panorama in May.

I like the drink package but do not agree with the pricing structure. For instance on a five day cruise you are charged for the day you leave the ship and you must leave by 8 A.M. why are you charging for that day? In addition the first day you don’t board until lunch so half that day is gone. I think a 5 day cruise should be based on a 4 day pricing structure, a seven day cruise should be a six day pricing structure, etc.

On a 5day cruise you only use for 4 days, so why do we get charged for 5 days.

Our first cruise (4ngt/5 day) we kept a conservative tab on drink expenditures and did not buy the package. We ended up spending between $80.00 -100.00 more then the unlimited Royal Caribbean Drink Pkg. This trip booked for 21 we have bought the DP for 50% off which means we should be $180.00 ahead-roughly speaking. In our case the UDP is a great bargain.

It’s infuriating to me that Carnival does not have a non-alchoholic refreshment package like Royal Carribean. I would love to not have to pay the more expensive price for a drink package that includes alchohol that I will not be consuming! Royal carribean offers this exact package and I love it. It’s a bit more than the soda package but obviously isnt as much as the packages that include alchohol. It’s about $25 a day and you can actually use it on their private island. Come on Carribean!!

They do. It’s called “Bottomless Bubbles” and its $8.50 a day. “Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well… anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars. Restrictions apply.”

But the BB package does not include the mocktails, eg virgin mary. Other cruise lines offer soda, juice and mocktail packages.

oops, sorry. I meant, come on Carnival.

Is carnival “considering” allowing the Cheers package on the private island (Half Moon Cay) for 2021 cruises? We have booked the Christmas Bahamas cruise on the Dream in December 2021. BTW- can’t wait to get back cruising again!!!!

Hey we are on the same cruise . It’s our first time cruising.

Do they have non-alcoholic beer on board? If so, is it included in the Cheers package? I can’t find any info on it and I’ve been on hold for over an hour with Carnival Customer Service.

Yes. They have Buckler and O’Douls.

does carnival offer seltzers (trulys,white claw, high noon, etc…) on board?

Interesting… If I purchase the BB package (for 4nights/5days), I am losing out. I cannot board the first day until after 12pm, I cannot take advantage of my BB purchase on either private island, and the cruise is over at 8am the fifth day. Right?

This info is not correct. if there are more than one person in the cabin that wants the cheers package everyone has to purchase it. Not available for only one person. Unless the person is underage. They do this so no one will share drinks. However we all know it is all about the money.

Why wouldn’t it be “All about the money”? It’s a business, not a charity.

Well on a 5-day cruise you actually only get 4 days use of drink pkg but get charged for 5 days. Doesn’t make sense. We disembark on 5th day.

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By: Sherry Laskin · Updated On: October 18, 2023

Almost every cruise line has a cute name for their alcoholic drink package. Aboard Carnival, it’s called Carnival CHEERS!

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering buying the Carnival CHEERS! package. Below you’ll find the price lists, restrictions and the rules. 

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For starters, if you pay before you leave on your cruise, you’ll save 10% off the cost of the CHEERS! package. One flat price and that’s it for the entire cruise.

You must purchase the package online by 11:59PM the day before embarkation and by 9PM EST if you prefer to use Carnival’s call center.

What Does Carnival CHEERS! Drink Package Include?

  • All spirits including cocktails, cognacs, whiskies and more, plus beer (also at self-serve stations) and wine and champagne by the glass with a $20.00 or lower menu price 
  • Sodas, zero-proof frozen cocktails plus smoothies and juices
  • Energy drinks
  • Specialty coffee, and hot tea served in the main dining rooms, specialty restaurants and coffee bars
  • 500ml bottled water and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages in bars and lounges
  • Milkshakes where available
  • Packaged water in the Dining Room and Specialty Restaurants
  • 25% discount off the menu price for any spirit or wine by the glass above $20.00
  • 25% discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle
  • 25% discount off beverage seminars and classes

​​​​​​​What is Excluded From Carnival CHEERS! Drink Package?

  • Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses (drink of the day)
  • Bottles of liquor
  • Beverages offered at gangway (similar to promotional drinks)
  • Beverages offered through room service, mini bars and/or in-stateroom beverage programs
  • Sharing cocktails, floaters, pitchers, tubes and buckets
  • Beverages offered through enomatic wine machines
  • Freshly squeezed orange juice in the Havana Bar or Main Dining Room
  • All other beverage-related programs including merchandise, cigars and cigarettes

Keep in mind that if you order your Carnival CHEERS! drink while in a US port (embarkation day or any US ports of call) you will be charged applicable state and/or local taxes based on the cost of the drink. Yes, even with the beverage program, you’ll pay taxes if in US and the fee will go onto your Sail & Sign card. 

As you might expect, there is a long list of restrictions that apply. From age requirement to sharing your drinks, it’s all here:

CHEERS! Restrictions

  • You must be 21 years or older to purchase the drink package and agree not to give to minors.
  • Each adult assigned to the same stateroom must purchase the program. This applies even if your stateroom-mate doesn’t drink. Both must purchase it.
  • CHEERS! is non-transferable. To use the program, a sticker is placed on your Sail & Sign card, that you show when ordering your drink. Sharing is not permitted. 
  • The program isn’t offered on a per day basis. You must purchase it for the entire cruise. 
  • CHEERS! is non-refundable. If you purchased the package before the cruise, you have up to 10:00pm ET before embarkation day to cancel. 
  • Carnival has the right to raise (or lower!) prices on sailing day. Another reason to purchase before you leave home.
  • Only one drink at a time may be ordered. And again, sharing is not permitted.
  • If you order a double-shot, this is considered two drinks and you can’t order two drinks at once.
  • Soft drinks and juices are included in the beverage program, but you still can order only one drink at a time. And still no sharing.
  • You have to wait five minutes between drink orders. It’s all recorded on the computers, so moving to another bar won’t change a thing.
  • With CHEERS! you can order up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (6:00am-6:00am). Forget about that 16th drink…it won’t happen.
  • Program only applicable for onboard purchases.
  • You can’t take it with you…all bottles and cans will be served opened.
  • If you or anyone else is so totally blitzed, Carnival reserves the right to refuse service for any reason.

Note: Sodas and other included non-alcoholic beverages remain unlimited. They will not be counted toward the 15 alcoholic beverages limit. All other policies and procedures remain the same. 

Carnival Cheers drink packages

Where and When You Can’t Use CHEERS!

Because of state laws in New York and Texas, the purchase of a Carnival CHEERS! beverage package onboard cannot happen until the second day of the cruise, beginning at 6:00am (Bloody Mary, anyone?) local time.

Any drinks purchased on the first day will be charged to your Sail & Sign card. You won’t be charged the full price if purchasing onboard on the second day and the cost of the first day will be deducted. 

If you are cruising from New York or Texas, the program will not be activated until 6:00am the next morning. Your sailaway cocktail price will appear on your Sail & Sign card. 

If you pre-purchased the CHEERS! package before the cruise, it will be activated when you board. Carnival will place a note in your stateroom that directs you to go to the Casino Bar and receive a sticker for your Sail & Sign card, and you’re all set and ready to go!

In the event that you go straight to the Casino Bar and not your stateroom, when you order your drink, it will notify the bartender and the sticker will be put on your cruise card.

Cruising with a Group

When cruising with at least eight staterooms or 16 adults, the CHEERS! package can be purchased before the cruise through the Group Event Planning department. All adults in the group must purchase the package. Minors must purchase the Bottomless Bubbles package. 

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Sample of individual Carnival beverage prices. These prices and product availability are subject to change without notice. • Beer: From $6.50 and up (mostly 16 oz.) • Wine by the glass: From $9.50  • Mixed Drinks: $7.50 – $20.00 • Specialty Cocktails: Starting at $10.50 (excluding souvenir glassware and premium selections) • Soft Drinks: $2.75 • Specialty coffees: $2.50 – $4.25 • Energy Drinks: $4.95 and up • Water (San Benedetto and Coconut Water): $1.55 – $5.00

NOTE: For voyages of 5 days or less that depart 12/01/23 and after, the pre-cruise price will be $74.95 USD per day plus 18% service charge.

Pre-Cruise Purchase Price $59.95 USD vs. Onboard Purchase Price of $64.95 Per day Note: 18% Gratuity will be charged no matter if you buy the package before or onboard. Before cruise: 6 Day: $359.70 – Onboard: $389.70 Before cruise: 7 Day: $419.65 – Onboard: $454.65 Before cruise: 8 Day: $479.60 – Onboard: $519.60 Before cruise: 9 Day: $539.55 – Onboard: $584.55 Before cruise: 10 Day: $599.50 – Onboard: $649.50 Before cruise: 11 Day: $659.45 – Onboard: $714.45 Before cruise: 12 Day: $719.40 – Onboard: $779.40 Before cruise: 13 Day: $779.35 – Onboard: $844.35 Before cruise: 14 Day: $839.30 – Onboard: $909.30 Before cruise: 15 Day: $899.25 –  Onboard: $974.25 Before cruise: 16 Day: $959.20 –  Onboard: $1,039.20 Before cruise: 17 Day: $1,019.15 – Onboard: $1,104.15 Before cruise: 19 Day: $1,139.05 – Onboard: $1,234.05 Before cruise: 24 Day: $1,438.80 – Onboard: $1,558.80 Before cruise: 27 Day: $1,618.65 – Onboard: $1,753.65 Take the time to compare individual drink prices to Carnival CHEERS! daily cost to see if it’s really worth the extra money. 

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On Carnival Cruise Line, CHEERS! is an all-inclusive beverage program that offers an extensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all for a convenient flat daily rate.

With CHEERS!, you can enjoy all kinds of beverages, from refreshing cocktails and premium spirits to fine wines and chilled beers. Savor the finest non-alcoholic beverages as well, including mocktails, specialty coffees, and soft drinks. No matter your preference, CHEERS! has something for everyone.

By purchasing a beverage package there’s no need to keep track of individual drink purchases or worry about exceeding your budget. With CHEERS!, you can enjoy unlimited drinks throughout your cruise, all for one flat daily rate.

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What’s included with Carnival’s CHEERS! drink package?

  • All spirits, including cocktails, cognacs, whiskies, and other spirits, as well as beer (including self-serve beer stations – PYOB) and wine and champagne by the glass, with a $20.00 USD or lower menu price, per serving
  • Sodas (including specialty sodas), zero-proof frozen cocktails (including smoothies), and juices
  • Specialty coffees and hot tea served in the main dining rooms, specialty restaurants, and coffee bars
  • Milkshakes, where available
  • Energy drinks
  • 500-ml bottled water and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages served in bars and lounges
  • Packaged water in the dining rooms and specialty restaurants
  • 25% discount off the menu price for any spirit, cocktail, or wine by the glass, costing above $20.00 USD, per serving
  • 25% discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle
  • 25% discount off beverage seminars and classes

What’s not included with Carnival’s CHEERS! drink package?

  • Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses
  • Bottles of liquor
  • Beverages offered at the gangway
  • Beverages offered through room service and/or other in-stateroom beverage programs
  • Beverages purchased off the ship at any port of call, including Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay
  • Sharing cocktails, floaters, pitchers, tubes, and buckets
  • Beverages offered through enomatic wine machines
  • 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

How much does Carnival’s CHEERS! drink package cost?

You can purchase the CHEERS! beverage package before you cruise or while you’re onboard.  If you purchase it before your cruise via Carnival’s website, or by phone, the cost is $59.95 per day plus an 18% service charge, but must be purchased by 11:59pm ET the day before your departure.

Now, if you decide to wait until you get onboard to purchase it, you’re going to pay a bit extra, so it’s worth ordering in advance.  The cost to purchase CHEERS! onboard jumps to $64.95 per day plus an 18% service charge.

Is it worth buying the CHEERS! drink package for my Carnival Cruise?

That depends on how much you plan on drinking.  There’s nothing stopping you from purchasing each beverage individually, but in most cases, it works out better if you purchase the package.

To help you decide whether or not the CHEERS! beverage package is right for you, I’ve put together a quick calculator where you can enter the number of each type of beverage you plan on drinking each day.  To calculate, I’ve used the current (as of April 1, 2023) average prices of $2.75 for soft drinks, $7.95 for beer, $11.00 for wine, and $12.00 for cocktails/mixed drinks.

Enter the quantities of each beverage:

I don’t drink alcohol, is there a soda package i could buy.

Yes!  Carnival offers what they call Bottomless Bubbles and entitles you to unlimited soda/soft drinks, orange juice, cranberry juice, tomato juice, pineapple juice and grapefruit juice. It does not include bottled water, so to enjoy that you will need to purchase CHEERS! beverage package. Bottomless Bubbles costs $6.95 per child per day, or $9.50 per adult per day.

Some things to note:

  • The CHEERS! beverage package must be purchased by everyone over the age 0f 21 who is staying in the same cabin.
  • The package limits you to up to 15 alcoholic drinks, per 24-hour period (6:00am – 6:00am).
  • Due to state laws, CHEERS! cannot be purchased onboard until the second day of the cruise (starting at 6:00am) for cruises departing from Texas and New York.  If you purchased the package in advance, it will not be activated until the second day of the cruise (starting at 6:00am).
  • CHEERS! is not offered on 2 day cruises, charter cruises and is not valid on beverage purchases made at Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays in The Bahamas
  • There are other terms and conditions of the program that you can read here and here .

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This is CruiseMapper's review of the company's alcohol policy and beverage policy rules. It answers the question "Can I bring alcohol on board" and also gives some insights on sneaking alcohol on Carnival cruises. Next short links jump down directly to the answers of h ow much are drinks on Carnival cruises (non-alcoholic beverages, bottled water) and what is the cost of alcohol ( beer , cabin minibars , American Table cocktails prices (signature cocktails from port-inspired onboard dining concept).

Here are also listed Carnival FUN SHOPS liquor menu with prices . Fun Shop menu also includes Cruise Cash (bar/photo credits), flowers, cakes, fruit baskets, cookies, Special Occasions gifts (Wedding-Honeymoon-Birthday-Anniversary packages), bags, T-shirts, hats, Stateroom Decoration kits.

How much are drinks on Carnival cruise (drink prices)

Carnival alcohol and mixed drink prices on cruises are considered "moderate" for moderate drinking only. And the opinion of common folks is these prices do not contain much of the onboard fun. Still, they are pretty decent compared to other major cruise lines. Additional info and tips:

  • the service charge for opening a personal bottle of wine not bought on the premises (Carnival corkage fee) is $10 per bottle (if the wine is consumed in one of the main dining restaurants) and $14 if consumed in a specialty restaurant. All beverage prices include the 15% gratuity. However, Carnival's drink gratuity was increased to 18% (since December 2018).
  • check regularly the "Drinks of the Day" page (the ship's "Fun Times" newspaper) for daily discounted beverages. The "Early Bird Specials" (alcoholic beverages ordered before noon) are at pretty special prices. A "Bloody Mary" is only $3,95 - but only from 9 till 11am.
  • The list of Carnival free alcohol offers includes the Captain's cocktail party, the farewell party, art auctions, Past Guest receptions and free alcohol testing at the onboard duty-free shops (usually on the first day).

Carnival Cruise Alcohol Drinks Prices - CruiseMapper

Note: All cruise drinks prices are in USD (dollars), tips-inclusive. Also listed is the cost of non-alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks from the "Blue Iguana" and "RedFrog" bar menus.

Bottled WATER prices

Non-alcoholic beverages (soda, soft drinks, juices, mixers, energy drinks) prices.

Note: Bottled and canned beverages in packs can be purchased at the Fun Shops (on the ships and prior departures (upon booking).

"REFRESHING FROZENS" (alcoholic beverages) prices

Note: There is an option to upgrade to a higher brand liquor ($2 per drink).

COCKTAILS, MARGARITAS (drinks with alcohol) prices

Carnival cruise beer prices.

The new "Thirsty Red Frog" ale is offered in 3 sizes: pint (20oz), pitcher (60oz) and beer tubes (101oz) - see below for the prices. It's a private-label freshly onboard-brewed draft beer (brewed by Budweiser) available only on CCL ships.

Originally brewed exclusively for the RedFrog Pub, the "frog-beer" is now served in select ship bars/lounges and it has a taste similar to Killian's Red. As to The Red Frog Pub, the 100-seat indoor/outdoor bar is on the newest liners and also on all Fun Ship 2.0 upgraded ships . Along with Thirsty Red Frog, the pub serves top-rated Caribbean rums and a "best beers Caribbean" collection. Next, are listed Carnival's Draft Beers prices:

  • $5,50 (16oz) and $28,95 (tube of 101oz) for the beers "Modelo Especial", "Dos Equis", "Presidente", "FROG'S PINT" (20oz)
  • Thirsty Red Frog beer price is: $5,50 (20oz), $16,95 (60oz), $27,95 (101oz).

Draft beers on Carnival cruise ships

In May 2017 was introduced a tropical-flavored draft beer via a partnership with the Miami-based Concrete Beach Brewery. The special beer is served exclusively at the "RedFrog Pub & Brewery" on Carnival Vista - the first brewery found on a North America-based cruise liner. The new "Miami Guava Wheat Beer" was hand-crafted by Colin Presby (brewmaster on the shipboard brewery) and made with the best ingredients.

  • Miami Guava beer has a light body and its primary ingredient is pink guava, also used in Miami's popular guava pastries. The new beer is available on a limited basis, and joins the 3 other original draft beers brewed on the Carnival Vista ship - ThirstyFrog Port Hoppin' IPA (floral flavor, with passion fruit and citrus overtones), ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat (unfiltered lager with banana aroma and spices) and FriskyFrog Java Stout (with hints of coffee).
  • Concrete Beach Brewery is an "Alchemy & Science" beer brand, operating as an independent subsidiary of "The Boston Beer Company". Other "Alchemy & Science" breweries in the USA include Angel City Brewery (Los Angeles) and Coney Island Brewing Co (Brooklyn, NYC New York). Their most popular draft beers are named "Tropic of Passion" (Miami), Angel City IPA (LA), and Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner (NYC).
  • US-homeported Carnival ships serve the Concrete Beach Brewery's Rica Wheat IPA, Angel City Brewery's Pilsner, Coney Island's Hard Root Beer, and 1609 Amber. On a regional basis, Carnival ships leaving from Miami offer Concrete Beach Brewery's Stiltsville Pilsner, ships from Long Beach (Los Angeles) offer Angel City Brewery IPA, and ships departing from NYC offer Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner.
  • Carnival Cruise Line also offers draft beers brewed either locally (in homeports) or within the homeport state. Such beers are offered on cruise ships leaving from NOLA New Orleans, Galveston TX, Baltimore MD, and Tampa FL, as well as on ships to Alaska and Hawaii.

In October 2019, Carnival introduced fleetwide the seasonal brew "ParchedPig Pumpkin Ale" (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, gingerbread, herbs, caramel, brown sugar). The beer is offered in both bottles (22-oz) and on draft, and in 3 variations - West Coast IPA, Toasted Amber, and Beach Lager.

Carnival Beer Package

Carnival beer bucket prices are discounted - for 4 bottled beers in a bucket (plastic or aluminum bottles), purchased on the ship, domestic brands from the menu. You save $2 on the bucket ($0,50 a beer) plus you save the 18% gratuity on the $2 ($0,30 additional savings).

By purchasing the "Island Hopper" beer bucket (at the Red Frog bar) you'll save $3 on every 4 beers. The cost of a beer bucket depends on the brand, you can also mix and match beers, sometimes there are specials

if you buy 4 beers you get the 5th one for free in the bucket. It's exactly what the beer bucket says: "Fewer trips to the bar - more lounge chair time"! Now about Bon Voyage / Fun Shop beer-packages (4-pack prices):

Carnival cruise alcohol prices

See what is the cost of liquor on Carnival cruises (Fun Shops alcohol prices by the glass and by the bottle).

Souvenir glasses prices

Note: All (cruise long) refills with frozen cocktails in Carnival souvenir glasses are at discounted prices.

Alcoholic beverages prices

Note: As types, these beverages include COCKTAILS, FROZENS, SHOOTERS, DAIQUIRIS, MOJITOS, CORDIALS, LIQUEURS.

Alcohol prices

Note: Alcohol prices are per glass plus Fun Shop prices (per bottle). As types, these include VODKAS, GINS, LIQUEURS, RUMS, TEQUILAS, BRANDY-COGNAC and BLENDS-SCOTCH-WHISKEY-BOURBON-SINGLE MALT.

Stateroom Mini-Bar drinks prices of liquor, beer, soft drinks

Note: All prices are not inclusive of the 18% gratuity.

AMERICAN TABLE cocktail prices

Carnival cruise martini tasting.

  • The Carnival's "Martini Tasting" deal will cost you $17 per person.
  • The list of all favorite martinis with Finlandia Vodka in your booze fun package/tour includes: "Berry Melody", "Mangotini", "Florida Squeeze", "Spicy Chipote", "Pomegranate Breeze", "Jack Julep", "Melon Crush" and the "Classic Cosmo" (for their exact ingredients - see the recipes link below).
  • Martini Tasting is available fleet-wide, but depending on ship/itinerary they offer it from twice a cruise to every night. To be sure when and where - check the "FunTimes" (onboard newspaper), it should be listed there.

Carnival Fun Shops liquor prices (alcohol, beer, drink packages)

Bon Voyage is open for business from Monday through Friday (9 AM to 6 PM EST) and closed on Memorial-Independence-Labor days, Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Years days.

  • Bon Voyage/Fun Shop orders are accepted up to 1-week prior to departure.
  • If an item is not available at the sailing time, an item of equal value will be substituted.
  • Fun Shop purchases will not show up on your booking info (meant to be a surprise after all). Carnival sends confirmation emails. If you didn't receive the email (sometimes it just happens) - send a request for confirmation.
  • All prices below are per bottle and don't include tax.
  • Alcohol brands are occasionally changed.
  • Tips: Fresh lemon and lime you can order via 24-hour room service (complimentary). If you buy souvenir glass, you can mix your "Bon Voyage" drinks in it and carry them wherever you want on the ship.

Fun Shop drink packages (beer, soda, bottled water, juices/mixers, energy drinks)

Tip: Fun Shops water cost is pretty high. Instead, you can buy a gallon (3,8 L) of distilled water from your cabin steward for US$3. Or use for free tap water on the boat - it is perfectly fine for drinking.

Carnival Bon Voyage alcohol policy rules

  • Any alcohol purchased through Fun Shops is delivered to staterooms (not to dining room tables).
  • If you buy wine through Bon Voyage, you don't pay a corkage fee.
  • There's a limit of max 2 bottles per cabin when ordering liquor (until recently it was 4 btls).
  • In the above list if you don't see something be sure to call/ask.
  • Due to Alabama and Texas alcohol laws, Carnival ships departing from Mobile AL and Galveston TX can't deliver alcoholic drinks to staterooms until the ship is in international waters (delivery may even be delayed until the following day).

Bon Voyage/Fun Shops prices updates

In January 2018, Carnival added a 15% delivery fee to any items pre-purchased from Fun Shops (prior departure). However, it doesn't apply to all purchases. The list of not charged items include packages ( Bottomless Bubbles , Cheers , Cruise Cash , Internet, water packages). The new delivery fee doesn't apply also to any liquor packages bought onboard with intent to carry home at the end of the voyage. The charge is added when, after having made Fun Shops selections, passengers make an actual purchase.

Carnival regularly makes "price corrections" on its Bon Voyage/Fun Shop liquor. While 12-year scotch from $75 now is $80, it's still way cheaper than $7-8 a drink at ship's bars.

  • In March 2013, CCL renamed its retail section from "Bon Voyage" to "The Fun Shops". Along with the name, they changed prices as well.
  • On most items prices were increased from 20 to 40%. Some of the "most expensive" examples are 9" BV Cakes ($9,95 to $14), "Fruit Supreme" basket ($39 to $50), and most of the liquor (up by 10-15% on average).
  • In June 2013, liquor prices were souring up again - the most "extravagant" cases showed up to a 25% increase.
  • Carnival Bon Voyage liquor prices are in US dollars, both per bottle and per glass (1,5 fl oz, 45 ml). The list of services (besides ordering liquor and fine wines) also includes special offers and various Carnival branded merchandise.
  • Fun Shop alcohol prices are about 2-3 times higher compared to your local liquor store. However, the savings you'll make onboard with this option make them well worth the purchase. While these prices may somehow seem a little bit over the edge, this service is a very convenient option to start your vacation.
  • Bon Voyage alcohol ordering saves good money. Most liquor brands are in 33,8 fl oz (1L) bottles, which makes these "alcohol packages" great deals.
  • And remember, the limit is 2 bottles per cabin.

Carnival Cruise Lines alcohol policy

The company's alcohol policy is mostly about bringing wine on Carnival ships . The allowance is one 750ml bottle of wine/Champagne per 21+yo passenger, only once (on embarkation day) and only in carry-on luggage.

Bringing alcohol on Carnival ships

Follows the list of "not allowed" alcohol-related rules.

  • selling/serving alcohol to passengers under 21 yo. Carnival reserves the right to refuse to sell alcohol to anyone.
  • buying alcohol for under-aged passengers
  • The legal drinking age on Carnival ships is 21 years of age - both for purchasing and consumption of alcoholic beverages at all bars-lounges-shops.
  • purchasing alcohol in seaports and onboard (duty-free) shops - your liquor is retained and stored until the end of the voyage.
  • Carnival's corkage fee (additional wine/Champagne serving charge when the wine wasn't bought on the premises) is $10 per bottle (if consumed in Main Dining Room) and $14 per bottle (specialty restaurants / at a fee).
  • "All you can drink" cruise deals are offered also on ship-charters and as a bonus on party-themed cruises .
  • Free alcohol on Carnival ships is offered at Captain's Welcome and Farewell cocktail parties, Past Guests receptions, art auctions, alcohol testings (at duty-free shops, usually on the first day), Steakhouse reservations (free wine on first-night promotions).

Carnival beverage policy

Carnival's alcohol and beverage policy rules were implemented (as officially stated) "to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board" - meaning to avoid shenanigans at sea.

Bringing water/soda on Carnival cruises

According to the old beverage policy:

  • the allowance was max 12 bottles/cans (max 20oz each, sealed) of non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, juice, milk, iced tea, etc.
  • It allowed bringing soda on Carnival ships, but - only in carry-on luggage, in original and sealed containers (meaning not opened) and on each embarkation.
  • "Each embarkation" meant you can do so at each port of call. It was an unwritten rule and one of the coolest "tips and tricks"). However, purchasing sodas at call ports is rather expensive.

(NEW) Carnival drink policy changes

Starting July 9, 2015, Carnival Cruise Lines changed radically its beverage policy, implementing new rules on bringing water on Carnival ships. Signs with beverage policy changes were posted at all homeports.

  • Passengers are no longer allowed to bring their own bottled drinks on the ships. The main goal (as officially announced) is to lower the number of attempts by customers to smuggle alcohol using PVC bottles. Checking PVC bottles for liquor smuggling slows down the embarkation process, as security staff checks each bottle.
  • Passengers are allowed to bring max 12 unopened cans (volume 12-oz) or cartons per person. The list of canned drinks includes soda, juices, milk, sparkling water - stored in carry-on luggage.
  • Large coolers are not allowed, but you can take small coolers (max size 12x12x12 inches, or 30x30x30 cm) as carry-on luggage. These are used for non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications.

Since October 2015, in all call ports, Carnival passengers are allowed to bring nonalcoholic drinks on the ship. The allowance is only if the drinks are canned (or in cartons 12 ounces / 0,35 L or less). The enforced limit per person is 12 cans/cartons. Previously, the allowance for boarding the ship with beverages was for homeports only. The new rule didn't affect the ban on bottled beverages (enforced in July).

Carnival's wine policy remained unchanged, allowing passengers to bring 1 bottle of wine/champagne per person (750 ml, unopened, in carry-on luggage). No other liquor is allowed on board. Also unchanged is the rule about bringing distilled water onboard, excluding only passengers who need it for babies or CPAP machines ("continuous positive airway pressure").

(NEW) Bottled water prices

Carnival Cruise Line's bottled water prices were USD 2,99 (plus tax) for a 12-pack. The pricing is if you buy it before the voyage. The pack will be delivered to your cabin before departure. Onboard water price was USD 4.99 (plus tax).

However, In March 2016, bottled water prices were raised by over 30%. The price for 12-pack of water was USD 3.99, (up from USD 2.99, or 33 cents per 17-oz bottle). In December 2016, Carnival raised water prices again. The current bottled water price for 12-pack (16,9 fluid oz bottles) is USD 4.50 (plus 18% gratuity if ordered onboard) or over 10% increase.

Sneaking alcohol on Carnival cruise

This is a "cruise alcohol policy" of "cheap fun" people - read why some do it anyway. With Carnival, besides the thrill of sneaking something (alcohol or whatever), most smugglers do it because ships' alcohol prices are not cheap. Even if you order liquor through Fun Shops (prior departure) it's 2-3 times more expensive than in your local store. Some do it simply because Carnival doesn't supply their favorite brand.

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The Fun Shops service allows pre-purchasing liquor to be delivered to staterooms the second day of the voyage. Online purchases' deadline is 1-week prior departure. Two useful "bringing alcohol on ships" tips:

  • If you purchase your alcohol from Fun Shops, you're allowed to put your booze in a stainless steel flask (or Carnival tumbler) and carry it around the ship. Be sure not to take it with you while disembarking in ports. If security personnel find it, they will confiscate the flask when you re-board the ship. Of course, only if there's alcohol in it.
  • Pack your empty flask in the carry-on bag. If you pack it in checked baggage, you'll most probably get called to the "naughty guys room" to open luggage for inspection.

How to smuggle alcohol on Carnival cruises?

This is the smuggler's know-how for sneaking alcohol on cruise ships in general. The question of how to smuggle alcohol on ships is one of the industry's oldest. Smuggling alcohol is against cruise lines policy rules. This practice is forbidden, illegal, emotionally dangerous - don't do it! Ship's personnel check passengers' luggage - if you get caught, the hooch will be confiscated (basically that's all).

  • The confiscated bottle(s)/cans are stored for safekeeping until the morning of the voyage's last day). The "illegal" beverages (liquor/water/soda/wine) must be in original, manufacturer-sealed containers - other containers won't be returned. All unsealed liquids are discarded, without any compensation.
  • "Rum Runner flask" (costs around $10) has the best chance to go through security checks. These flasks are usually smuggled in checked baggage and are almost undetectable. However, if the security checks your bags for another reason and sees them, flasks will be taken and not returned.
  • "Wine Rack" is the latest booze-smuggling device. This boob enhancing, alcohol-filled bra contains over 25oz/750ml of your chosen liquid. They are absolutely right by saying this is way better than a regular boob job, and way cheaper too. Women look beautiful and save money on overpriced cruise drinks. The sneaking alcohol tool price is only US$30. The same price is the "BeerBelly" (capacity up to 80oz/2,4L).
  • Adults with a record of sneaking alcohol on Carnival ships, adults buying liquor for underage passengers and adults with other regular violations of the company's beverage policy may end up even with "early" (no-compensation) disembarkation or get banned for life.

The following links are to CruiseMapper's Carnival drinks related articles:

  • Wine Prices (by the glass and by the bottle) and wine packages
  • Carnival Fun Shops liquor prices
  • Bar menu drinks prices
  • Cheers unlimited alcohol package - about the "Carnival All-Inclusive Cruise Alcohol Included" option by the new "Cheers" Bar Program.
  • Carnival drink packages - all about them (with info on the wine packages).
  • Only the very best of all Carnival Drinks Recipes of the most famous cocktails at sea, ever! Learn how to make onshore the best of the best Carnival drinks - at much better prices!
  • Our hub with all about the Carnival cruise information/ prices in general (Spa, Internet, etc).
  • Carnival vs Royal Caribbean - compare Carnival with the Royal Caribbean drinks prices .
  • Tips and tricks on cruise ship food and drinks and alcohol .
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Salud, kampai, l’chaim, mabuhay … however you toast, we make sure you get to do more of it with Cheers! , our prepaid bar package. Bartenders bring you your drinks… but never the bill. Once aboard, sign up and enjoy the ease of one flat price for drinks throughout your cruise — now that’s something to raise a glass to. (A few exclusions apply.)

Note: Cheers! is not applicable to Room Service purchases, and can only be purchased for the entire length of your cruise.

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Carnival Cruise Drink Prices – The Bottomless Bubbles Package

Everything you need to know about Carnival Cruises Bottomless Bubbles Drink Package  Lemonade & milk are included in your cruise fare, but what about sodas & juices? All of your questions are answered here via @somewhatsimple

Lemonade, tea, coffee and milk are all included in your cruise fare, but what about sodas and juices? Here is everything you need to know about Carnival cruise drink prices and the Bottomless Bubbles Package!

After you decide what you’re drinking on your cruise, you’ll need to plan all of the fun you’ll have in port. Whether you’re visiting Freeport, Bahamas , the Cayman Islands or  Roatan, Honduras  we have you covered.

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Carnival Cruise Drink Package

Not only is Carnival known as the fun ship, they are also one of the most family-friendly cruise lines. During the holidays and summer, there will be  many families on the ship enjoying all the fun and relaxation.

When you pay your cruise fare, you will get free drinks such as lemonade, tea, coffee, milk, chocolate milk, hot chocolate, and water. And while those are all great options and can certainly keep your thirst satisfied, what do you do if you want to enjoy more beverages without spending a fortune on them? You buy the Bottomless Bubbles Package, of course!

What Is Bottomless Bubbles?

Bottomless Bubbles is a drink package offered by Carnival that includes mostly sodas and juices. You pay one daily rate and can enjoy as much of those drink as your stomach can hold. It is great for families that have a lot of kids or are on a budget.

What Is Included in this Carnival Cruise Drink Package?

  • Coke & Diet Coke – both with and without caffeine
  • Orange Soda
  • Sprite & Diet Sprite
  • Barqs Root Beer
  • Tonic Water
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Fruit Punch
  • Orange Juice
  • Cranberry Juice
  • Tomato Juice
  • Fruit Punch.

What Is Excluded From The Carnival Drink Package?

  • Frozen virgin drinks like my favorite – The Dirty Monkey
  • Specialty coffees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Specialty drinks offered by the servers at the pool
  • Bottled water
  • Beverages offered at ports or at the gangway
  • Beverages in souvenir glasses
  • Drinks from room service/mini-bar

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Carnival Cruise Drink Prices

You can add the Bottomless Bubbles package to your cruise through the fun shops on the Carnival website.

How Much Are Drinks On Carnival Cruises?

As of December 2018, Bottomless Bubbles is $7.50 each day for adults and $4.95 each day for kids. There will be a 15% gratuity added during checkout. A lot of people ask if you still need to tip when getting your drink after paying that gratuity. That is a very personal choice and is entirely up to you. It is not expected but if you get a great bartender you may want to reward them.

How Do I Use It?

It is really easy to use your Bottomless Bubbles package! When you board the ship, go to the main bar (usually located in the atrium) and get your sticker on your sail and sign card. While you are in port you’ll still have to pay taxes on each drink, so don’t be surprised if your soda is free but you have to pay tax.

When you want to buy your soda just go to any bar, tell them what you would like, and they will scan your sail and sign card. They will know you have Bottomless Bubbles because it will be in the computer. Drinks are 16 oz and you can only buy one at a time. This keeps people from sharing (even though some people still do).

Is Bottomless Bubbles Worth It?

If you or your family drink a lot of soda, then yes, it is worth it. Sodas priced individually on the ship are between $2-$4. If you buy more than two, you have spent way more than you would have with the soda package. Plus if you buy the soda outright there is no refills. One drink and that’s it. You can buy sodas to be delivered to your stateroom but a six pack of coke is $10. If you do not drink a lot of soda or juice then it may not be a good deal for you.

Is There An Alternative?

Yes, there is. Carnival allows you to bring on one 12 pack of soft drinks per person. So if you are traveling with 3 or more people, that can be a lot of soda. If you don’t mind lugging them around the cruise terminal and then carrying them around the ship while you are waiting for your room, then it is a cheaper, yet heavier, option.

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Our Verdict On Carnival Cruise Drink Prices

The Bottomless Bubbles package is not only easier, but it was a very valuable option during our cruise. I would highly recommend it as a great option for your family!

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Worth It? 15+ Questions & Answers About the Carnival CHEERS! Drink Package

If you’re taking a cruise aboard a Carnival ship, then chances are that you’ve seen mention of the CHEERS! beverage package. And you’re likely wondering if it’s worth the money.

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Put simply, this package is an “all-you-can-drink” plan that covers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages purchased aboard the ship. So instead of having to pay each time you get a beer or a cocktail from the bar, you simply pay one flat rate, and your drinks are included.

While the price may seem high to some (nearly $75 per day in some cases before gratuity), it easy to see that it could also offer a lot of value to those who plan to drink regularly on their cruise.

Still, there is a lot of fine print that comes along with the CHEERS! package and many people have questions about whether it’s a good deal for them. Below, we run through more than a dozen of the most important questions regarding CHEERS! and help you decide whether it is worth it for your next trip.

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What is the Carnival CHEERS! package?

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As mentioned above, the beverage package is like a buffet for drinks on the ship.

The “regular” way to purchase drinks is to buy them individually — so you pay the menu price for every beer or cocktail or soda that you drink. Given the cost of beverages on a cruise, the price can quickly add up. For some people, worrying about the cost can put a damper on the fun. Instead of enjoying their drink, they are thinking of the bar tab that awaits their account at the end of the cruise.

CHEERS! allows passengers to instead pay a flat daily fee per person to enjoy all the drinks they would like. They pay the same amount each day whether they have two beers or if they have ten cocktails. It makes it much easier to budget for the cruise and enjoy yourself without worrying about how much you’ve spent. And if you drink a lot, it can save you considerable money.

The package covers a wide variety of drinks, including everything from bottles of water to sodas to energy drinks to beer and cocktails. Basically, if you can drink it, it’s likely included in the CHEERS! package.

How much does CHEERS! cost?

The price for Carnival’s CHEERS! package varies based on the length of the cruise and when you buy.

As of this article’s publication date, the CHEERS! package aboard Carnival costs $59.95 per person, per day — if bought ahead of time. If you wait to purchase the beverage package until you board the ship, the price rises to $64.95 per day.

On top of that, the cruise line charges an 18% gratuity fee. Therefore, the actual total cost is $70.74 if bought ahead of the cruise or $76.64 per person, per day for those waiting to purchase until on the ship.

But there is another twist. Carnival recently bumped up the price of the package on shorter cruises of five days or fewer. In this case, the price is $69.95 per day (plus gratuity) if bought ahead of time or $74.95 per day (plus gratuity) if you buy on the ship.

You are charged this amount every day you are on the cruise — no matter if you are in port or at sea. It also doesn’t matter if you drink nothing on a certain day, or have 15 drinks. Each day is charged.

Is gratuity included in the price?

The “headline” price that’s advertised doesn’t include gratuity, but it will be included on your final charge.

Carnival charges an 18% gratuity automatically on the value of the package. Therefore, if you are sailing on a weeklong cruise and buy the package ahead of time, the cost is $59.95. But you’ll actually be charged $70.74 per person, each day.  

Since you pay gratuity on the cost of the package, when you get a drink from the bar you are not charged an additional gratuity.

How old do you have to be to buy the CHEERS! package?

Passengers must be 21 years old to buy the package. Even though the drinking age may be lower in the ports you visit, Carnival goes by the 21 year age limit on the ship if sailing from North America.

Does everyone in the cabin have to purchase the package if one person does?

Yes. All adults over 21 in the cabin must purchase the beverage package if one person does. This requirement is likely to help stem the incentive for people to share drinks by only purchasing one package and then giving them to others in the cabin.

We’ve heard stories of Carnival relaxing this requirement if there is some sort of extenuating circumstance (such as the other person in the cabin is pregnant). However, if the other person doesn’t drink or simply doesn’t want the package, the rules say they still have to buy it if someone else in the cabin does.

Even so, it’s worth a few minutes to call before your cruise if you have a person in the cabin that doesn’t want the package. 

How do I buy the CHEERS! package?

The easiest and cheapest way to purchase the package is to book it online through the Carnival Funshops after you’ve booked your cruise. You can also call Carnival and request the package be added to your account. Remember, booking the CHEERS! package ahead of time gives you a cheaper rate, so you want to book before you board.

If you wait until you board the ship, you can head to a bar and request to purchase the package. There are also tables set up the first day advertising the package.

What’s included in the package?

carnival cruise soda cost

The good news is that most drinks served on the ship are included in the beverage package.

According to the cruise line, all “spirits, including cocktails, cognacs, whiskies and other spirits, as well as beer (including self-serve beer stations – PYOB) and wine and champagne by the glass, with a $20 USD or lower menu price per serving” are eligible. In our experience on the cruise line, that covers just about anything you could want. 

In addition, you can drink the following with your package:

  • Virgin frozen cocktails
  • Sodas and juices
  • Specialty coffees
  • Energy drinks
  • Bottled water

There is also a 25% discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle and drinks over $20 per serving.

What’s NOT included?

While pretty much any drink from a bar is included, there are some exceptions that you will still be charged for, even if you purchase the CHEERS! Package:

  • Drinks in souvenir glasses
  • Alcohol by the bottle (except beer)
  • Drinks offered at the gangway (welcome beverages)
  • Room service alcohol or mini-bar drinks
  • Shareable drinks like buckets or pitchers
  • Fresh-squeezed orange juice served in the Havana Bar or dining room.

In other words, stick with drinks served at the bar if you want to keep from spending extra.

What if I order a drink over $20 per glass?

The Carnival CHEERS! package gives you the run of beverages from the ship’s bars for up to $20 per glass. If you order a drink that’s more than $20, the fine print says that you receive a 25% discount off the menu price. So a $30 drink would be charged at $22.50.

Truth is, you’d be hard-pressed to find a beverage above $20 unless it’s made to serve multiple people. 

What about liquor rules in Texas and New York?

If you are sailing from Galveston or New York, you might have heard there are strange laws affecting alcohol sold on cruise ships. Due to state laws, Carnival can’t activate the CHEERS! package until the second day of the cruise.

If you purchase the package when sailing from one of these ports, you won’t pay for the package on the first day of the trip, but you also will have to purchase drinks instead of having them included. The package will activate at 6:00 a.m. on the second day of the cruise. For more on alcohol rules on a cruise from Texas, click here .

Can I share the package?

No. Sharing of the package is expressly prohibited. In fact, stopping passengers from sharing of the package is likely why Carnival requires all guests in a stateroom to purchase the package if one person does so. 

If we’re honest, however, unless you’re being blatantly obvious in front of a bartender, it’s unlikely anyone would know that you shared a beverage bought with the package. 

Do I have to buy the package for the entire cruise?

Yes. The package is sold only for the entire trip. You can’t pick and choose dates that you want to purchase nor can you purchase it halfway into the cruise.

That means you will pay for the CHEERS! package even if you are in port or don’t feel like drinking one day. 

How many drinks can I buy at one time?

You can only purchase one beverage at a time. There is a five-minute waiting period between drinks.

If you want to purchase more than one drink, you can charge one to your drink package and simply pay for the others as normal on your onboard account. Or just wait five minutes to get another beverage included with the package.

Is there a daily limit to how many drinks you can have?

Yes. Carnival allows up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.). After that, the guest will not be served any additional alcoholic beverages.

There is no limit on non-alcoholic drinks, however, so drink all the bottled water and sodas that you want!

Can I order a “double”?

Want to spice up your drink with an extra shot? You can’t do it on the beverage package. According to Carnival, a double shot is the same as ordering two drinks and is prohibited. 

How will the bartender know I have purchased the CHEERS! package?

When the bartender swipes your card, your account will let them know that you’ve purchased the CHEERS! package. As well, they place a sticker on your card when you activate the package at a bar once onboard that identifies you as having purchased the package.

Does the drink package work on Carnival’s private islands or in ports?

No, the package only works for beverages served on the ship. Even though Carnival has private destinations for its guests like Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays, the drink package doesn’t work there. It also doesn’t work in regular ports of call like Cozumel or Nassau.

But that doesn’t mean you are out of luck on port days. As long as you are on the ship, you can use the CHEERS! package from the ship’s bars. So if you decide to hang out on the ship during port days (or when you return to the ship after visiting), you can still get drinks, even though the ship is docked.

Is the CHEERS! drink package worth it?

Carnival bar scene

If the package is worth it depends on your personal preferences.

Remember that the CHEERS! package from Carnival has to 1) be purchased for every day of the cruise and 2) be purchased by every adult member of the cabin. Including 18% gratuity, the price per day is more $70 per person at the cheapest.

Meanwhile, you can only use the package on the ship, so if you are out exploring ports of call, you’ll need to pay for drinks out of pocket.

For reference, the price of alcoholic drinks on the ship are roughly:

  • Beer: $6-8 per drink
  • Cocktails: $10-14 per drink
  • Wine: $8-14 per glass

So a person would have to drink about 8-10 beers per day or about 4-6 cocktails each and every day. Those figures get even bigger if sailing a cruise of five days or fewer, which sees a higher cost for the package. 

How much you plan to drink will help you decide if the CHEERS! package is right for you. If you’re the sort of person who always enjoys a drink in their hand, then you could do well purchasing the package. Costs for individual drinks can quickly add up if you drink regularly.

But those that drink moderately or like to take breaks on some days may not get their money’s worth — especially on shorter cruises.

One other thing to factor is the convenience of having a set price. Some people may not come out ahead with the package based on how much they drink, but like not having to worry about what the bill will be at the end of the cruise. Drink packages allow you to better plan your costs and budget given that the cost is the same each day. It also lets you try new drinks without worrying about wasting money if you don’t like it.

To help you figure things out, we’ve put together the Drink Package Calculator to make it easier to estimate whether you should purchase the package.

Have more questions about the package? Let us know in the comments below…

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Traveling with teenagers, can I purchase this package for them simply for the energy drinks, coffee drinks, milkshakes and smoothies. They don’t drink soda.

Good question. The CHEERS! package says you have to be 21 to purchase, but the Bottomless Bubbles doesn’t have the items you mention. Looks like you’ll have to purchase individually. To be honest, it’s doubtful they would get the money’s worth anyway if they could purchase the alcoholic package and only bought non-alcoholic drinks.

The Cheers plan DEFINITELY would be a no-go for my wife and I. She rarely drinks if at all and I like to drink, but not as much as it would make it worth it. The next cruise we take was discounted due to my casino play and it includes the “Drinks On Us” promotion, so we will get free drinks while we play.

Just wondering if you can use non alcoholic drinks such as specialty coffees and milkshakes the first day on cruise if you have the cheers package..

Yes, you can!

If you are getting the drink package from a casino offer was the gratuity still paid for them. I know when they comp 555 Steakhouse I was told the gratuity was included so I’m just checking. This is just a question in no way does it mean I’m not tipping them. I may just tip a bit more if it’s not included.

If I buy travel insurance and the Cheers pkg,What happens if for some reason I have to cancel my cuise? Do I get my money back on the Cheers pkg?

Yes, gratuities, taxes/fees, and onboard purchases are refunded in the event of a cancelled cruise.

Is it 15 drinks per day per person? I.E. you have two adults in a cabin paying for the cheers program, each adult can have 15 alcoholic drinks?

Since we don’t drink much can we purchase the drink package RU2. What exactly is included in that package.

Do you have to finish the drinks where you’re served or are you able to freely roam with your drinks? Or even take it back to your stateroom?

You can take drinks anywhere with you around the ship. Feels strange at first, but you quickly get used to it!

Do you get charged the day of departure which in my case us 7am?

No. The day you leave is not included.

We’re considering purchasing the Cruise Cash Bar instead of the Cheers! Package since we don’t think we’ll drink that much. Is the Cruise Cash Bar, and the Cruise Cash, reloadable?

Are bottles of liquor included in the 15 drink limit or can I buy a bottle and still enjoy 15 drinks ?

Liquor from the duty free shops shouldn’t count toward the 15.

What are the prices of the non alcoholic drinks (i.e. milk shakes, energy drinks, etc.)? Wife isn’t a big drinker but would enjoy the drinks.

Depends on the drink. Sodas are around $3 per glass. Expect energy drinks, coffees, etc. to be in the $4-7 range.

What does “Alcohol by the bottle” mean? Do they sell bottled alcohol in a store on the ship?

In the duty-free shops there is alcohol for sale. You can’t buy that with the drink package.

But it’s my understanding they don’t let you DRINK those bottles on the ship either, right? Don’t they keep them until you disembark?

So my wife and I booked a cruise and in the deal she got the cheers package included but just for 1 person which will be for her. Now that I will be in the same cabin and I want the cheers package, can I just pay for myself while I’m on the boat?

It’s usual that all passengers in the same cabin need to get it. If you want the package anyway, I’d suggest buying it online before you cruise as it is cheaper this way.

i am curious about the cheers package one thing i have not read or seen explained is if you decide to get cheers WEEL in advance ((I.E. 1 year away)) does it just get the total price added to your total cruise cost and payable over time like the cruise cost or is it a lump price paid in full at one time?

Can I buy a fish bowl first, and then have my fifteen drinks on the Cheers package? I’m not sure I’ll make all those, but if I buy one first, does it count toward the drink maximum?

Not sure. I’d guess that any drink you buy — package or otherwise — would count toward a 15 drink limit per day. I’ve never even been close.

Hi! If I have a gift card, cruise cash or cruise cash bar. What about the gratuities? they discount it from that card? I prepaid the gratuities, but I don´t know if they charge it again.

That, I’m not sure! If you’ve prepaid gratuities, that doesn’t apply to bar drinks.

However, if you’ve bought the drink package, then the gratuities are already included in the cost of the package.

Do they have a package that includes all the non-alcoholic drinks, but not just sodas? We have teenagers and they like to drink virgin frozen drinks (i.e. pina coladas) and specialty coffee.

Oddly enough, they don’t. There is CHEERS!, which has virgin cocktails included and then Bottomless Bubbles, which is soda and juice. There’s nothing in between.

I understand that adults over 21 cannot share one CHEERS! package. However, can I share with my child? For example, can I get my 8 year old a milkshake? Thanks!

Carnival says “sharing is not permitted.” So technically, no. However, I think it would be surprising for them to be too upset about giving a kid a milkshake!

With the Cheers beverage package, I noticed that it includes specialty coffee. Can I use this in the RedFrog Rum Bar and the Coffee Bar? Or would it need to be paid for out of pocket?

Yes, it should work there.

Is it 15 drinks per person in the cabin per day or 15 drinks per the entire stateroom per day?

It’s per-person. Remember that non-alcoholic drinks don’t count toward the total.

Cancelled cruise had drink package for 4 people for 7 days. 1700.00 how long does it take to get reimbured?

That’s a question best left to the cruise line. Give them a call and they should be able to help you out.

Does the price go down the closer to sail day or is it the same price no matter when you buy the package

No, Carnival keeps the prices steady. There’s the discounted rate before you sail and then the higher rate on the ship.

Hi, when having purchased the Cheers package – can we then go directly to the bar after bording? Or do we have to wait until the ship has left the port? Thank you in advance. Otto

Depends on where you sail from. For most ports you can use it on the first day while the ship is in port (but you will be charged state tax if still ported). Texas and New York don’t allow drink packages, so your package will start the second morning.

Do you know il sparkling water is include in cheers package? Like perrier, lacroix or san pallegrino?

Yes, it will be included. The last bar menu we saw had San Pellegrino and Perrier aboard, but that was before the switch to Pepsi. You can also bring a dozen cans of anything non-alcoholic if you have a favorite brand.

Can we use our Cheers Program in all areas such as all restaurants, pool, casino, bars? We went on Oceana and restaurants weren’t included.

Yes, you can on Carnival.

I have a question about the one drink at a time purchase rule.

Does that apply to the non alcoholic drinks as well? Or would I be able to go up to a bar and get a frozen alcoholic drink and a coke at the same time without being charged?

Only one beverage can be served at a time. That includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Is the Cheers package good for drinks at ALL bars on Carnival Liberty?

Yes, for all drinks under $20

BY Chance does anyone have a working promo code for the Cheers package? there is a space to put a code in but not sure if they even have one. would be awesome if someone could hook it up with a discount code.

Just wondered if you are on a cruise that embarks 3/21 and disembarks on 3/29 – are we charged for 8 days of Cheers or only 7 – as you miss a lot of drinking on the first day you board the ship.

So it’s listed as an 8-day cruise? In that case, it’s a charge for eight days. The first day counts. The day you get off the ship does not.

Do you have to purchase cheers prior to boarding? And do you pay for it prior to cruising or once you disembark the ship at the final destination you pay your final provisions?

You can buy it cheaper if you buy online ahead of time. It’s slightly more on the ship to purchase. If you wait to buy it on the ship, you’ll pay for it at the end of the cruise.

I’m very picky about what wines and liquor I will drink. Is there a way to see which liquors and wines will be in the bars? For liquor I’m specifically wanting to know if amaretto is available and for wines I’m wondering which if any moscato’s (undeveloped palate) they have? Thanks!!

What’s available can vary from bar to bar and there are lots of choices. We don’t have a list of every alcohol served, but it’s likely they will have something you’ll like!

How much is soda pckg? And do they limit the amount you can have? Can you not purchase alcohol pckg and pay for drink? What if the people in cabin want 2 different packages?

Will the Cheers pkg be available to use as soon as you board in Florida?

Yes, it should be.

How big are the cocktails, are they typical “bar size”, where they are gone in about 5 drinks? Will they fill your cup you bring with you, like a yeti?

No, the cocktails are full-sized. They come in full-sized glasses. We’ve never seen them fill passenger’s cups, likely due to health rules. There’s nothing stopping you from pouring it from the glass they serve into your Yeti.

Great article, thank you! 2 questions- do you get a “soda cup” if you buy the Cheers program and does anyone know anything about taxes charged per drink on an Alaska sailing from Seattle?

Will alcoholic drinks at dinner be covered by the Cheers! package? We purchased Bottomless Bubbles last year and sodas at dinner were NOT covered by the package and we ended up paying extra for them, even though we’d paid about $10/day for the package.

That’s surprising to hear about the soda not being covered. Your dinner drinks should be covered. If you are worried about it, stop at a bar on your way into dinner just to be sure.

Can my friendAnd I pay for one cheers package together seen that we are not heavy drinkers And won’t be drinking every day. Please let me know thank you

No, that’s not allowed.

Departing Galveston, why does the Cheers program activate until day 2? What is the reason behind that? Just curious.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has some rules regarding “all you can drink” offers. You can read more here: https://cruzely.com/answered-first-day-drink-packages-and-alcohol-on-galveston-cruises/

How serious are they about this whole room has to purchase the cheers package? We are going on a bachelor party soon and I wanted To get it but two other guys in my room don’t? If I wait To purchase it when I board Will they sell me the cheers package to just me?? How will they know how many people are in my room and how many don’t purchase the cheers package? Can or will they look it up before they sell me the package? Thx

It’s always worth a shot. We haven’t tried to purchase in the different scenarios that you’ve mentioned.

They should be able to tell how many people are in your cabin when they scan your card.

They know how many people are in your room and they know who they are so they will charge you that way. If you have a couple of other buddies who DO want to purchase the package, you should room with them, that way you’re all covered/paying for it and the other guys aren’t. Otherwise you won’t be able to cover the price of the whole package unless you either A. Pay for everyone else in your room to have it too, or B. Force them to pay for it, even if you don’t.

Hi I got the bottomless bubbles and someone said this is a better deal – can I change and get the cheers card and pay the difference in price – I thought you could only get alcoholic drinks that’s why I went with the other card

We’d need to know more details for your specific situation. The CHEERS! package includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. If you aren’t going to drink alcohol, then we’re not sure how it would be a better details because the CHEERS! package is much more expensive.

If I don’t buy the cheers program is there a limit to what drinks I buy. ie can I buy 16 or 17th drink if I get to that number or is 15 the maximum package or no package

We’re not 100% sure, but we’d expect you will be cut off after 15.

Can you bring more than wine unboard? Does the Sunrise Cruise offer a soda package? I drink about 2 drinks a month, cheers not for me but it would be for my husband.

Wine, champagne, and a small amount of non-alcoholic drinks are allowed. No beer or hard liquor. Carnival does have a soda package as well.

Daughter is 20 she plans on drinking after we leave port , do I have to get her cheers package, she is in same room as wife and I whom do have cheers. 2nd if I dont have to get it for her can I?

Passengers have to be 21 years old to drink.

Do drinks (beer, wine, etc.) ordered during dining form part of the package? Or only those ordered at the bar?

Yes, the drinks at dinner are part of the package. Not room service, however.

If I reach my 15 drunk limit can I pay out of pocket for another drink? Or pay out of pocket before I hit 15?

No, they have a 15 day limit, with or without the card.

what i’ve been told recently is if you think you’re going to hit the 15 limit, buy OFF the package. ask to be charged for it, order from room service and pay for it, or order a bucket of beer (NOT ON THE PACKAGE).

Does the drink package include the last day? Day of departure?

We don’t believe it does. In fact, we’ve never noticed a bar be open on debarkation morning. You also don’t pay for the debarkation day in the package price.

We’ve always gone into the Main Dining Room for breakfast on departure and have been able to order mimosas and bloody marys for breakfast without paying anything other than the tax (just like the first day of the cruise).

Does my 87 year old parent who’s going on the trip have to purchase a package also?

According to the rules we’ve seen, yes — if another adult in the cabin buys the package. Even so, we suggest giving them a call and seeing if they might give you a break given the age.

I did not feel drinks were watered down and I also found I could request wine by the glass of better wines (not layer cake, etc). Also, there is value in being able to get bottled water at every meal and coffee, iced coffee, spiked coffee :). I feel it work for us. Thank you,

Are the drinks watered down for this program? We just went To an all inclusive in Mexico and the drinks had little to no alcohol in them. Is it the same on this cheers program?

We’ve never experienced watered-down drinks… but we are also lightweights!

NEVER . . and we’re NOT lightweights. they take care of you. we usually find our favorite bartender, tip them well, and we’re taken care of the whole time.

This article is incorrect. You cannot even purchase a double even if you want to buy it. You cannot purchase a bucket of beer even if you elected. This is not allowed with the Cheers package. It was extremely frustrating and felt like we dis something wrong by buying this package.

Right, there is a five-minute wait between ordering drinks.

Can I get myself and my wife a drink if we both have the package and I bring her card with me? Or would each of us have to go to the bar?

Not 100% sure, but we’d guess yes. At worst you’d have to wait 5 minutes for a second drink or both go to the bar. We’re sure it happens all the time, however.

they never would let us bring two cards up. we switched to another cruise line and they would let you bring up 4 if you could carry them. we’re in havana this year so i’m hoping we can do it cuz they should be able to see us!

If I share a room with another person who is an alcoholic they must purchase a Cheers package also?

(recovering alcoholic)

Give the cruise line a call. While you’re supposed to, they can sometimes work with you in certain situations.

Where can I take my personal bottle of wine I bring on board with me? Do I have to stay in my room with it or may I take it on to the deck?

If you take it in a restaurant, the rules state that you will be charged a “corking” fee. We suggest enjoying it in your room or simply carrying a glass with you around the ship.

The Cheers package the $51.95 a day is that Canadian or American money?

That’s USD.

Is there a soda and bottled water package? We are not drinkers

There is a soda package. Bottled water is available for about $4 for a dozen bottles. You can have it delivered to your stateroom before you embark.

Do they give you cups when you buy the drink package for soda and other drinks

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8 best drinks to order with a cruise ship beverage package (and 3 to avoid)

I f you're going to spend $60 to $140 per day for a cruise ship drink package , you will want to make sure you're getting the best value. Order the right drinks and you can definitely get your money's worth. Choose the wrong drinks, and you'll end up spending more money than necessary.

The most cost-effective option is to get a cruise line drink package free as a booking perk . If you can't do that, focus on these eight best drinks to order with a beverage package to get the most out of your alcohol budget. I'll also clue you into three drink types that will work against your plan to make that package worth the money.

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Expensive cocktails

If you prepay a flat price for alcohol, you can order pricey specialty cocktails without worrying about paying $15 to $20 a pop. Hands down, the best drink you can order from a value standpoint is the most expensive cocktail that falls within your plan's limit.

For example, Carnival Cruise Line includes beverages that cost $20 or less in its Cheers Beverage Program. The limit is $15 with Norwegian Cruise Line 's Unlimited Open Bar Beverage Package and $14 with Royal Caribbean 's Deluxe Beverage Package. Prioritize drinks that cost close to the limit. If you go over, most onboard bars will charge the difference, so you might want to try that expensive cocktail for just a few bucks.

Name-brand liquor

Order a gin and tonic, and the bartender is likely to pour you the cheapest house brand of gin he's got on hand. Get the most from your beverage package by asking for your tonic with Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire.

The same rule of thumb applies to any liquor. Ask for your booze by name to get the nicer, more expensive drink and the best value from your beverage package. Just make sure the brand you're requesting is included in your package — otherwise you'll be charged extra. (Note that if your cruise line offers multiple tiers of drink packages, the top-shelf liquors might only be included in the priciest option.)

Related: Are cruise line drink packages worth the price? What to know before you buy

Weirdest drink on the menu

I like to try new drinks, but at $10 to $15 a cocktail, it can be an expensive experiment. With a drink package, however, experimentation is a risk-free proposition — especially on lines that have no limit on the number of alcoholic drinks you can purchase in a 24-hour period.

Try that fruit-infused vodka, the crazy-colored shot or the spiked cappuccino. There's no extra cost if you don't like it, and you only have to wait a few minutes before you can order a replacement.

The drink doesn't have to be eye-raising to be experimental. Use your beverage package to sample new wines by the glass or a cocktail you've never tried. You might discover your new favorite drink.

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Specialty coffee

Cruisers have trouble leaving their Starbucks addiction behind them and flock to the extra-charge coffee cafes onboard. With a beverage package, you can indulge your caffeine addiction with the good stuff at no extra charge.

Make your morning latte a vacation habit, or grab a chai tea on a rainy sea day or an iced coffee on a hot one. Nonalcoholic drinks do not count toward any drink limits, so the more you sip, the more value you get from your drink package.

Bottled water

Many cruisers don't like the taste of the ship's tap water. If you fall into that category, bottled water is another great beverage package buy, even if it's not the most earth-friendly option.

Grab a sealed bottle from the poolside bar to bring back to your deck chair so you can stay hydrated while you sunbathe. Collect bottles from the onboard bars to stash in your cabin so you can drink them after a shipboard pub crawl or throw them in your day pack when you head off the ship.

Prefer sparkling water with dinner? You can order it with no second thoughts when you have a beverage package.

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Embarkation day drinks

Do you feel a little awkward making a beeline for the bar as soon as you step inside a cruise ship on embarkation day? You definitely should not feel this way if you've purchased a beverage package. The packages are priced by the length of your cruise, and embarkation day counts.

Grab a celebratory bubbly to mark the start of your cruise. Start your vacation with a glass of wine to unwind. It's five o'clock somewhere, and skipping out on embarkation day drinks means you're paying for a full day of beverage service you are not using. You might as well change that up and get more bang for your buck.

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Frozen drinks on private islands

Like I said earlier, cruise lines price their beverage packages by the day, and you can't prorate the pricing to skip port days when you're hardly on the ship. Most of us can't party all night after touring in the sun all day, which makes it hard to break even on the package cost on port days.

The bars on certain cruise line private islands — Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay , Norwegian's Great Stirrup Cay and MSC Cruises' Ocean Cay — let you use your drink package ashore. (Half Moon Cay and Harvest Caye do not.) That pina colada set against a palm tree backdrop will jazz up your social media feed and is a great choice for making your beverage package worthwhile.

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Other nonalcoholic beverages

Some lines, such as Carnival and Princess Cruises , limit passengers to 15 alcoholic drinks per day, which can make it harder to break even on the package costs. Make the plan cost-effective (and drink responsibly) by interspersing your bar drinks with nonalcoholic options, such as soda, energy drinks, freshly squeezed juices and other bottled beverages like Gatorade or Honest Tea.

Even better, if you can purchase resealable or unopened bottles or cans, you can save them to take off the ship in port. That strategy will help you get full value from your drink package on days you're mainly off the ship.

3 drinks to avoid

You don't really need to avoid any drinks when you have a beverage package, but some choices aren't as useful as others for making the package cost-effective. If you can, go easy on the following drinks — or reconsider whether that beverage package is the right choice for you in the first place.

Beer is usually the cheapest alcoholic drink on board, and it can be filling. If you only drink beer, you might find it more difficult to reach the break-even point for your drink package. (Others will have no trouble downing eight or more beers a day.) Whether you crave craft brews or stick to Bud Light, ask if your cruise line has a cheaper beer-and-wine-only package (such as Windstar Cruises ' Topmast Discoveries Beer & Wine Package) that might make more sense for you.

Well drinks

If your drinks are already paid for, you have no incentive to order cheap well drinks when you can get name-brand liquor for the same price. If you don't specify which vodka or rum you want, the bartender will give you the most basic option. Call out your booze by name, and if you're not sure, ask the bartender which bottles are included in your package. This tip is especially true if you've paid extra for the priciest, most inclusive drink package your cruise line offers.

Bottles of wine

It's true that you will get a 20% to 40% discount on bottles of wine with most cruise line drink packages. But you're still paying extra for alcohol when you have already paid for wine by the glass, beer and cocktails. Filling up on extra-fee wine might prevent you from ordering as many additional drinks as you normally would, keeping you from breaking even on your package price. Stick to wine by the glass, and you can get all your vino without plunking down more cash.

Sure, you can't get all the same vintages by the glass as you can order by the bottle, and you might want a nice wine to celebrate a special occasion. If you intend to order several bottles of wine during your cruise, you might be better off with a wine-only package instead of a broader alcoholic beverage package.

Bottom line

Most people who purchase a cruise drink package will order a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages each day. However, if you're set on getting the most value from your package purchase, you'll want to be smart about which drinks you order. If you're not at least breaking even with your wine, beer, soda, coffee and cocktail orders, you might want to rethink whether you've chosen the right beverage package for your drinking style.

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5 upgrades that are always worth the money, according to someone who's been on 50 cruises

  • After taking 50 cruises , I've learned that some upgrades are worth the hype. 
  • I always upgrade to a balcony cabin for views of the ocean and a quiet spot to chill. 
  • The best coffee onboard is also an added cost, but it's worth it, in my opinion.

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Over the past 15 years, I've taken 50 cruises with family and friends, trying out different ships, routes, and cabins .

Here are five cruise upgrades I think are actually worth the money.

The number one upgrade I pay for on any cruise is a balcony cabin.

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Whether I'm headed to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or the Bahamas, I always pay extra for a balcony cabin on a cruise . I love that I can walk outside and see the ocean at any time.

Another perk is that it can be a quiet place to rest or read a book when the pool decks get too busy but I still want to be outside.

It's different on every cruise, but balcony cabins typically cost at least $100 to $200 more than interior staterooms.

I try to book specialty dining as soon as I can.

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One of my favorite ways to treat myself on a cruise is by booking specialty dining .

Oftentimes, the options can range anywhere from $50 to over $100 a person, depending on the type of restaurant and meal.

A few of my must-do specialty restaurants include Palo for brunch on all five Disney Cruise Line ships, Raw on 5 on the Celebrity Edge ships, and Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver on some of the Royal Caribbean ships.

Specialty coffee drinks are a must for me.

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Just like hotel coffee, standard cruise coffee generally isn't all that great.

After sipping on a cup in the main dining room or buffet to get me going in the morning, I usually head to the onboard coffee shop for something more to my taste.

It's usually always better than the complimentary coffee. Plus, it's whipped up by baristas who can make everything from lattes to coffee-based cocktails .

On a recent Disney Cruise , I went to Cove Café, an adults-only coffee shop, and found my new favorite coffee drink at sea: an iced salted-caramel coconut latte ($5.50).

Some cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, have a Starbucks on some ships too, which is great for those who want their normal morning brew.

Thermal-suite passes are a little luxury I try to book as often as I can.

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Thermal suites on cruise lines just getting better with newer ships. These serene spaces within the spa are filled with plunge pools , hot tubs, heated loungers, experience showers, and more.

On cruises longer than three nights, I try to book a length-of-cruise pass where I can come and go from the thermal suite as often as I want.

Prices vary depending on cruise lines and the length of the trip, but week-long passes typically cost between $120 and $300 a person.

It can be challenging to land the pass since there's only a limited number available, so I always head straight for the spa at embarkation.

Some unique activities are worth the extra cost.

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As cruise ships get bigger, more "How did they get that on a cruise ship?" activities appear on decks.

For example, the newest Carnival Cruise Line ships have a roller coaster that goes around the top deck. It costs $15 to ride, and you get two laps around the deck.

Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Line's go-karts allow cruisers to race their family and friends around the track. It costs $15 a person for 10 laps, or you can pay $200 a person for an unlimited pass.

I'm more than willing to shell out a little extra cash to try these activities — even if it's just to say I've done it — especially since most of them are one-and-done splurges.

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The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht, docked at Portland's Waterfront with lights on

On one of the most exclusive, invite-only cruise ships in the world, one passenger claims to be dredging up the vessel’s deepest secrets.

Retired attorney Peter Antonucci, 64, was a long-time resident on the luxurious residential boat, named The World, likening the 12-deck, 644-foot ship to a fraternity house — despite condos on board starting at an eye-watering $2 million.

But the swanky living quarters were riddled with drama, drugs and debauchery , he claimed, comparing the upscale passenger’s eyebrow-raising antics to a “real-life White Lotus.”

“The ship was powered more by rumors than diesel fuel,” Antonucci alleged to the Daily Mail .

With just 165 residences ranging from studio flats to sprawling multi-bedroom apartments aboard the ship, The World visits more than 100 jaw-dropping destinations each year, but nothing compares to the floating soap opera, the loose-lipped former litigator claimed.

Antonucci gained special insight into the backdoor goings-on after being elected to sit on the ship’s Board of Directors, which — like an exceptionally engaged Park Avenue co-op board — was privy to all the seaborne shenanigans, he said.

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‘All the extreme conduct violations are bought to the board’s attention so that’s what it comes down to,’ Antonucci said.

‘I knew where all the skeletons could be found — I knew who slept with who, who assaulted who, who stole… And beyond that obviously I have two eyes and two ears. You see things and you intuit things,” he said.

Antonucci bought into the ship back in 2014 after taking a sample cruise with wife Tami and immediately falling for the experience — their first condo cost them $1.6 million, and they spent up to eight months of the year onboard.

Over time, the couple settled in, moving between multiple units, giving them ringside seats to the long-term goings on.

“The dramas and stories and subplots didn’t all happen overnight — some took months or even years. As residents, we salaciously sat and watched them brewing. A lot of people on the ship were entranced by the gossip,” Antonucci recalled.

“‘Here you have a small group of very successful, entitled people floating around in a steel basin in the middle of the ocean,” he said, calling the residential demographic “very international,” but slanting toward retirement age — “more than 80%.”

A private residential cruise ship called The World docked in Mazatlan, Mexico, seen from a distance in the water.

But maturity doesn’t necessarily come with age — not with this crowd.

“When you are at sea for six or seven days people just go from bar to bar…what could possibly go wrong? Did you have people getting smashed? Of course. Did you have people diving into the pool fully dressed? Yes. Did they stay fully dressed? Not always. Did you have people doing drugs? Of course you did. Any time you have a group of people, you’re going to have that stuff,” he revealed.

Antonucci said he was reminded greatly of HBO’s critically acclaimed comedy The White Lotus, headed into its third season.

The darkly funny drama follows a pack of privileged vacationers to sun-drenched, sexy locations around the world, playing their various dreadful behaviors for laughs.

“To be clear, people on the ship were not murdering each other… it wasn’t that bad,” Antonucci clarified.

“But you had entitled owners screaming at staff when they couldn’t get their way and you had guests come on who were inappropriate, barely dressed and grinding against each other on the pool deck,” he said.

“One of the things about the ship that is impressive, most of the residents are self-made. They’re not trust fund babies but that’s a good thing and a bad thing.”

“It’s a good thing because they understand what it is like to build a corporation and develop something. But it can be a bad thing because they’ve never been told no and when they have an idea they just go with it,” he pointed out.

Antonucci, who has written three novels about a fictional cruise ship filled with wealthy people — emphasis on the fictional — remembered numerous arguments, fights and torrid affairs that would go on for ‘months and years,’ even between the residents and the crew.

And because the ship is populated by owners, they can’t just be tossed off at the next stop, like on a Carnival cruise where people start breaking the rules.

“You can’t really throw people off right away when they are paying $5 million to buy on and they are paying $500,000 a year in maintenance fees,” he said.

“But there were protocols for dealing with them.”

A spokesperson for the ship told the Daily Mail: “We had earlier been in touch with Mr. Antonucci, who has assured us in writing that his works are unrelated to The World or its residents, and that his publications are fictional works of art about a fictional ship.”

“We wish him well in his creative works of fiction, which we understand have no relation to The World or any of its residents.”

After nearly 6 years of life at sea, Antonucci and his wife moved back onto dry land.

“I left because of two things,” he said. “One, I had been on for enough years that I had seen the world a few times. Two, I personally was sick of the gossip and the rumors and the cattiness.”

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I've been on many Carnival cruises and always see first timers make these 10 mistakes, from buying drink packages to booking beach excursions

I've been on so many Carnival cruises over the years that I consider them a home away from home.

As a frequent Carnival cruiser, I've noticed first-timers repeating the same mistakes.

Here are the mistakes I see on Carnival cruises, from overpacking to buying drink packages.

I cruise on Carnival so often that its ships have come to feel like a home away from home.

I'm a frequent cruiser who has spent more than 100 weeks at sea on cruise lines such as Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Virgin Voyages .

But I keep going back to Carnival Cruises . I've sailed with Carnival more than 10 times in the past five years, and it's become my favorite choice for budget getaways .

I've cruised with Carnival to the Mexican Riviera and the Caribbean out of ports in California, Florida, and Louisiana on smaller ships accommodating about 2,600 passengers and on larger ships accommodating up to 5,282 guests.

Each Carnival ship is a little different, but I think all sailings are consistently positive, and I come out of each cruise with new favorite things to do.

Yet each time I embark on a Carnival vacation, I see first-timers making the same mistakes that I think detract from the overall experience.

Here's what to watch out for so you can be a savvy sailor the next time you find yourself on a Carnival ship.

On embarkation day, I notice that most cruisers head to the buffet for their first meal. But Carnival offers so many other free dining options with fewer crowds.

In my experience, many passengers board their Carnival cruise just before lunch.

After they check in and find their staterooms, I've noticed that most people head to the buffet for a bite. While Carnival has a large buffet that can accommodate several hundred people, I think embarkation day can feel unwieldy because everyone seems to show up in the same venue at the same time.

That's why I love diverting to one of the other free dining venues, which have shorter lines on that first day.

And many restaurants are included in the base cruise fare, no matter which ship you're on.

In addition to the main dining rooms and buffet, Carnival ships have a half dozen other places to eat on board that incur no extra charge.

The choices differ from ship to ship, but most include a walk-up pizzeria, a taco and burrito bar, and unique eateries like Shaq's Big Chicken and Guy's Burger Joint from the celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Carnival also has specialty restaurants that charge extra for dinner but not lunch. Many cruisers don't know this and miss out.

In addition to the main dining room, buffet, and stand-alone venues, Carnival has even more complimentary dining that's easy to miss.

Many of Carnival's specialty restaurants charge an extra fee for dinner, but most first-timers don't know that lunch is included in their ticket price.

The Italian spot Cucina Del Capitano charges $18 a person for dinner but offers a free modified lunch menu . JiJi Asian Kitchen similarly charges $18 a person for dinner but offers a free Mongolian-wok lunch .

Another one of my favorites, Fieri's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse , has an à la carte menu throughout the day that costs extra, but on sea days, it has a free outdoor barbecue menu serving best-selling items such as brisket, pork butt, and sausage, along with sides such as mac and cheese and potato salad.

I think many first-time passengers miss out on Carnival's adults-only Serenity Retreat, which is exclusive to cruisers age 21 and over and has no surcharge.

I'll admit, I'm a little reluctant to share this tip because every time I've visited Carnival's Serenity Retreat , I'm surprised at how sparsely populated the relaxing space is.

I don't want to spoil the oasis-like feeling, but it's one of my favorite places to go on a Carnival ship, and I think you're missing out if you don't take advantage of it.

Serenity Retreat is an adults-only area nicely tucked away on an upper deck, away from foot traffic, so only those who want to find it do. I think it's a wonderful escape from daytime pool-deck parties and kids running around with melting ice-cream cones.

In my experience, many cruise lines charge extra for access to a similar adults-only space. The full-day rate for enjoying The Sanctuary on Princess Cruises is usually $40 a person for a full day or $20 a person for a half day, according to Cruise Critic. Cruise Critic also says Norwegian's adults-only Vibe Beach Club , which has a private bar, a lounge space, and its own hot-tub area on a quiet part of the ship, can cost $100 a person for a day pass or about $209 for a weeklong pass.

So in my mind, there's no better value than having a free, adults-only space on Carnival.

The Serenity Retreat is available across the Carnival fleet . It's often two levels at the front of the ship and remains out of sight for the most part thanks to a privacy fence.

I think many guests may assume it has a cover charge or is available only to suite guests. That is not the case, and anyone over 21 can relax on loungers, sun beds, daybeds, and hammocks. I always find plenty of fresh towels and love to take a dip in one of the oversize spa tubs.

A light lunch of fresh fruit, salads, and wraps is usually available alongside a quiet bar area, where soft music plays in the background.

The pool and upper decks are always buzzing with activities, but there are many quiet spaces on Carnival ships that go overlooked.

I love a good pool-deck party with '80s music and dancing. I also appreciate having some relaxing, quiet time away from activities. And there are many places on Carnival, such as the Serenity Retreat, where cruisers can find it.

That's why I always reacquaint myself with the ship layout during my first day on board. As I stroll through each deck, I remind myself of the less-busy atrium bar, the quiet library stocked with paperbacks, and, my favorite, the outer promenade deck. Available on most of Carnival's fleet, the promenade deck often wraps around the ship on the third or fourth deck, and it's where I like to take in the sunset or enjoy a cocktail.

The promenade deck isn't fancy. It's a wide-open space with chairs and loungers, but mostly, it's a serene place to breathe the salty air and appreciate being on vacation. I look forward to returning to it again and again, and I've never seen this outdoor space packed with people on all my cruises on Carnival.

Many Carnival cruisers buy the drink package, but in my experience, it's not usually worth it.

From booking time until the sailing date, Carnival guests receive emails offering them a chance to save money by prepurchasing a drink package.

If you plan to drink a fair amount of alcohol, it can be a mistake not to buy the drink package before sailing, as Carnival offers a preboarding discount where guests can save 10% compared with buying the package once on board.

Yet, in my experience, a drink package isn't the best deal if you plan to have a drink here or there.

And when I'm on a cruise with a port destination every day, I don't spend as much time on the ship. Then I think it doesn't make sense, and the package often goes unused.

Instead, I take advantage of on-board promotions such as daily happy-hour deals, which I've found can save you 50% on each drink.

The best way to learn about these deals is to scan the daily activity program left in your stateroom for the details or to pop by your favorite bar and ask when they offer happy hour, which varies by venue. I've saved a lot of money by purchasing drinks à la carte and doing so exclusively during happy hour.

Carnival has designated smoking areas for cigarettes, cigars, and vaping. But bringing drugs on board, including marijuana, is not only a big mistake but also illegal.

Carnival has a reputation as being a fun vacation experience with late-night deck parties and a relaxed vibe.

But recreational drugs are not allowed on board.

No matter which state you're sailing to or from, marijuana is illegal under federal law, and those laws govern cruise lines, Cruise Critic reported. Passengers found with weed on a cruise ship can be subject to fines and removal from the cruise.

Carnival's drug policies follow federal laws prohibiting cannabis products, as noted in its guest-ticket contract all guests must agree to before boarding.

I think Carnival provides a fun cruise vacation with so much to do, but that makes it easy to never take a break.

Carnival cruises are bursting with so many fun things to do day and night that it's no wonder they're called the "fun ships." From deck parties to ropes courses, waterslides, and mini golf, I think it's impossible to be bored on a Carnival cruise.

But I think that also makes it all too easy to try to do too much, especially in one day. When first-timers try to take advantage of everything on board, they might depart their cruise needing a vacation from their vacation.

This would be a shame — I've always found a cruise one of the most relaxing trips I can take. Sure, there's always something to do on Carnival cruises, but I love the opportunity to slow down and disconnect.

To find balance in my day, I set time aside to review the activities I want to do: waterslides, mini golf, main-stage entertainment, comedy shows, and so on. Then I make a little note to remind myself of these things so I don't forget, but I don't live by a day planner. It's a vacation, after all.

Instead, I try to visit each activity area of the ship and pick an afternoon or evening activity for each day I don't want to miss. The rest of the time, I relax and enjoy the salty breeze in the sun by the pool.

Carnival offers many shore excursions, and it may seem easiest to book one through the cruise line. But if you just want to hit the beach or snorkel, you'll save so much money if you go on your own.

If you haven't cruised before, it can be hard to know what to expect once you've reached your destination.

Carnival aims to make it easier by offering many hosted group excursions , where a representative from the ship takes you to a place or activity where all transport, and often meals, are included.

Over the years, I've found that Carnival offers some of the most affordable excursions for simple activities — such as visiting a bird sanctuary in Costa Maya, Mexico, or a shipwreck museum on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands — and have seen them advertised for as low as $14 a person.

But if you want to go to a local beach to snorkel or boogie board, an official cruise-ship excursion usually costs at least $50 a person.

That may be fine in an area where a beach isn't close, but I find that I can often easily walk to a nearby beach or take a cheap taxi and can rent a boogie board or snorkel gear from a local on-site vendor, often spending only $5 to $10 for a few hours.

That's been my experience in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii, so I never pay five times that for an official cruise-ship excursion. I suggest you don't, either. Just do some research before you arrive as to what beach you'd like to visit, flag down a taxi, and enjoy your day while saving money.

Over the years, I've been guilty of overpacking, but so have many other cruisers. But there's no need to since most Carnival ships have self-serve laundry rooms.

If you've never cruised before, it's understandable not to know exactly what to pack .

Days at sea can offer unpredictable weather, and to sail for a week or longer, the clothing needed can add up, making it easy to overpack in preparation.

But Carnival cabins start at as small as 185 square feet , and sharing that space with others makes it feel smaller — you'll also be sharing limited closet space.

Experienced cruisers like me know that most Carnival ships offer self-serve laundry on each guest floor. These launderettes have washers, dryers, and a vending machine for soap and fabric softener for $2 a packet, though I tend to bring travel-size supplies from home.

For one load of laundry, I paid $3.50 for a washer and $3.50 for a dryer. I find that price reasonable compared to overpacking and perhaps paying extra to check  luggage with an airline to and from my cruise.

It may seem like a small detail, but many first-time Carnival passengers don't know about the towel-animal takeover, and in my opinion, it shouldn't be missed.

As a repeat cruise guest, I expect a cute towel animal in my stateroom after the steward tidies my cabin for the day.

But I love that Carnival takes this small detail further by hosting a towel-animal takeover one morning of each sailing. That's when the crew makes hundreds of towel animals and fills the pool deck with their creations.

Late risers can easily miss this; in my experience, it's usually on the last morning of the cruise.

I always smile when a deck-wide spread of towel animals greets me while I wander to the Lido deck en route to the breakfast buffet. They come in all shapes and sizes, artfully crafted by the imaginative crew, and serve as a small reminder of how fun it is to sail with Carnival.

This story was originally published on March 21, 2023, and most recently updated on February 28, 2024.

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  1. Drink Packages

    Starting at. $59.95 / Person per Day. Add to cart. More Details. Our drink packages have you covered throughout your cruise vacation. Kick back and enjoy ice-cold refreshments with CHEERS! and Bottomless Bubbles.

  2. Carnival Cruise Line 2024 Drink Menus and Pricing

    Fahrenheit 555 Wine List and Cocktail Menu. The steakhouse is a staple on almost every Carnival cruise ship. On the newer ships, it's called Fahrenheit 555. On older ships, it may have a different name, like "David's Steakhouse," but the drink menus are similar. Menu is from the Carnival Radiance January 2024.

  3. CHEERS! Beverage Program Q&As

    Mixed Drinks: $7.50 - $20.00. Specialty Cocktails: starting at $10.50 (excluding souvenir glassware and premium selections) Soft Drinks: $2.75. Specialty Coffees: $2.50 - $4.25. Energy Drinks: $4.95. Water (San Benedetto bottled water and Coconut Water): $1.50 - $5.00. I understand there is a maximum of 15 drinks a day for the CHEERS! program.

  4. Carnival Cruise Drink Prices (2024)

    This package costs $59.95 per person per day if purchased before the cruise or $64.95 per person per day if purchased once onboard, plus an 18% gratuity. The Cheers package includes a wide range of beverages, including beers, wines, cocktails, spirits, specialty coffees and teas, sodas, and bottled water.

  5. Beverages

    Carnival Cruise Line has reached an agreement with PepsiCo to be the preferred beverage provider across our North American fleet.PepsiCo's line-up of traditional sodas and non-carbonated drinks is unmatched, and the agreement brings our guests a great choice of popular brands like MTN Dew, Gatorade, Pure Leaf teas, Starbucks iced coffees, Naked Juice and bubly flavored sparkling waters, in ...

  6. Bottomless Bubbles

    This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars. ... Cost: Additional : Adults: $9.50 per day : Kids: $6.95 per day:

  7. Carnival Cheers drink package: Will it save you money on your next cruise?

    How much does Carnival's drink package cost? The Carnival Cheers package price starts at $59.95 per person, per day when you purchase it online before the cruise, plus an 18% service charge. It's $64.95 per person, per day (plus the 18% service charge) if you wait until you're on board to purchase Carnival's drink package.

  8. Soda

    More Details. Food and Beverages Soda. Pepsi 6 pk. $11.50. Add to cart. More Details. 10 Out of 10 Results. Shop for Soda to enjoy during your cruise vacation. Choose from a wide variety of items and favorites to indulge in!

  9. The Ultimate Guide to Carnival's "Bottomless Bubbles" Package

    Compared to most other drinks on the cruise ship, the package offers an affordable price. For example, a six-pack of Pepsi runs $10 through Carnival's Fun Shops. By comparison, the cost of Bottomless Bubbles is $6.95 per day for passengers 17 and under and $9.50 per day for those 18 and older. This price does not include the automatic 18% ...

  10. Carnival Bar Menus And Drink Prices

    Here are all the drink menus with prices updated as of May 2022. These were collected by myself on the Carnival Miracle and Panorama and by a trusted cruise friend on the Carnival Mardi Gras. I've also included a list of all sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase on Carnival (scroll to the bottom). Happy cruising!

  11. Carnival Cruise Drink Prices

    Most servings cost between $9 and $12 each. The Carnival cruise drink prices for mixed cocktails range from $7.50 to $20. Specialty cocktails start at $10.50. Most cocktails range from $10.50 to $13 unless you ask for them to be made with a top-shelf liquor, thus increasing the price.

  12. What's the cost of a drink package on Carnival? (2024)

    Carnival Cruise Line offers a 10% discount for all CHEERS! Packages that are purchased by 11:59pm the day before embarkation and 9:00pm EST through the call center. Rather than paying $64.95 per day, the drink package costs $59.95 per day. This comes out to about $5 in savings per day.

  13. Drink Packages on Carnival: Complete Guide for 2023

    Below are a list of the sample drink prices on Carnival Cruise Line. You can also check out our bar menus from a recent Carnival Celebration cruise to determine the cost of your favorite beverages. Beer: starting at $6.50. Wine by the glass: starting at $9.50. Mixed Drinks: $7.50 - $20.00.

  14. Carnival CHEERS! Beverage Package Price List

    500ml bottled water and other non-alcoholic bottled beverages in bars and lounges. Packaged water in the Dining Room and Specialty Restaurants. 25% discount off the menu price for any spirit or wine by the glass above $20.00. 25% discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle.

  15. Carnival Drink Package Calculator

    You can purchase the CHEERS! beverage package before you cruise or while you're onboard. If you purchase it before your cruise via Carnival's website, or by phone, the cost is $59.95 per day plus an 18% service charge, but must be purchased by 11:59pm ET the day before your departure. Now, if you decide to wait until you get onboard to ...

  16. Carnival Cruise Alcohol, Drinks Prices

    Beverages. Prices (USD) Soda / soft drinks. $1,50 glass. Coca-Cola (also Zero and Diet Coke), Tonic Water, Sprite and Diet Sprite, Fanta Orange, Pibb Xtra, Soda, Club Soda. On cruises from Galveston or New Orleans are additionally offered "Dr. Pepper" and "Diet Dr. Pepper" - all are 12oz / 360ml cans. $1,95 can.

  17. Can You Bring Soda on a Carnival Cruise? Everything You Need to Know

    Understanding Carnival Cruise Beverage Packages. Carnival Cruise Line offers two main beverage packages: Bottomless Bubbles and Cheers! The Bottomless Bubbles package offers unlimited fountain soda and juice for $8.50 per person, per day, plus gratuities. ... Carnival's beverage packages offer a convenient and cost-effective way to enjoy your ...

  18. Cheers!

    Note: Cheers! is not applicable to Room Service purchases, and can only be purchased for the entire length of your cruise. ... Age Range: 21-100: Cost: Additional : Purchased aboard: $74.95 (5 days or less cruises); $64.95 (6+ day cruises) Purchased in advance: $69.95 (5 days or less cruises); $59.95 (6+ day cruises) Prices are per person, per day:

  19. Carnival Drink Menu And Cruise Bar Prices 2024

    As you can see from the photograph of the menu below a 16ox draft Dos Equis costs $7.50, or you can get a 60oz Pitcher for $24. Even better value was the 101oz "Tube" at $30. You can also get a bucket of 6 beers here and save $6 on the total cost. Carnival Drink Menu from the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar.

  20. Carnival Cruise Drink Prices

    Carnival Cruise Drink Prices. You can add the Bottomless Bubbles package to your cruise through the fun shops on the Carnival website. How Much Are Drinks On Carnival Cruises? As of December 2018, Bottomless Bubbles is $7.50 each day for adults and $4.95 each day for kids. There will be a 15% gratuity added during checkout.

  21. 15 Best Carnival Drink Package Tips (2024)

    Currently, Carnival offers three different packages: 12-pack of 16.9fl bottles of natural spring water for $9.95. 8-pack of 50.72fl bottles of natural spring water for $24.95. A single 50.72fl bottle costs $3.95 if you order it in advance through the Cruise Manager. Alternatively, you can bring your own refillable water bottle to make sure that ...

  22. Worth It? 15+ Questions & Answers About the Carnival CHEERS! Drink

    The price for Carnival's CHEERS! package varies based on the length of the cruise and when you buy. As of this article's publication date, the CHEERS! package aboard Carnival costs $59.95 per person, per day — if bought ahead of time. If you wait to purchase the beverage package until you board the ship, the price rises to $64.95 per day.

  23. 8 best drinks to order with a cruise ship beverage package (and 3 ...

    If you're going to spend $60 to $130 per day for a cruise ship beverage package, you will want to drink your money's worth. ... Carnival Cruise Line includes beverages that cost $20 or ...

  24. Cruise Upgrades I Always Pay for After Going on 50 Cruises

    It's different on every cruise, but balcony cabins typically cost at least $100 to $200 more than interior staterooms. ... and found my new favorite coffee drink at ... the newest Carnival Cruise ...

  25. Go inside The World residential cruise ship with a former resident

    Antonucci bought into the ship back in 2014 after taking a sample cruise with wife Tami and immediately falling for the experience — their first condo cost them $1.6 million, and they spent up ...

  26. I've been on many Carnival cruises and always see first timers make

    I'm a frequent cruiser who has spent more than 100 weeks at sea on cruise lines such as Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Virgin Voyages. But I keep going back to Carnival Cruises.I've sailed with Carnival more than 10 times in the past five years, and it's become my favorite choice for budget getaways.. I've cruised with Carnival to the Mexican Riviera and the Caribbean out of ...