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Royal Caribbean Drink Packages

What Royal Caribbean's beverage packages cost, what they cover, and the rules that decide whether one is worth it in 2026, verified against the official policy.

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  1. Alcohol package
  2. Non-alcoholic package
  3. What's included
  4. Rules & pricing
  5. FAQ
  6. Sources

Quick answer

Royal Caribbean sells the Deluxe Beverage Package, covering drinks priced up to $14 each. A 18% service charge applies. Every adult of drinking age in the stateroom has to buy it.

Alcohol package: Deluxe Beverage Package

Price per day

Set at booking

plus a 18% service charge

Per-drink cap

$14

drinks over this are discounted, not free

Non-alcoholic package: Refreshment Package

Set at booking

A soft-drink and mocktail option for guests who are not drinking alcohol, or who are under the drinking age.

What's included

The Deluxe Beverage Package covers cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine by the glass on any item priced up to $14, plus soda, mocktails, specialty coffees, bottled water, and juices, and it gives 40% off bottled wine under $100. The non-alcoholic Refreshment Package covers mocktails, coffees, juices, and soda, while a cheaper Classic Soda Package covers fountain soda only.

Rules & pricing

Royal Caribbean does not publish a fixed daily price; the package is priced in the Cruise Planner, varies by sailing, and is cheapest bought before you board. It must be bought for the whole voyage, has no daily drink limit, and is not valid for room service, the minibar, or Starbucks.

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Caribbean have a drink package?
Yes. Royal Caribbean sells the Deluxe Beverage Package, plus a non-alcoholic Refreshment Package. The Deluxe Beverage Package covers cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine by the glass on any item priced up to $14, plus soda, mocktails, specialty coffees, bottled water, and juices, and it gives 40% off bottled wine under $100. The non-alcoholic Refreshment Package covers mocktails, coffees, juices, and soda, while a cheaper Classic Soda Package covers fountain soda only.
How much is Royal Caribbean's drink package?
Royal Caribbean does not publish a fixed daily price. Royal Caribbean does not publish a fixed daily price; the package is priced in the Cruise Planner, varies by sailing, and is cheapest bought before you board. It must be bought for the whole voyage, has no daily drink limit, and is not valid for room service, the minibar, or Starbucks.
Does everyone in the cabin have to buy Royal Caribbean's drink package?
Yes. Every adult of legal drinking age in the same stateroom has to buy the same alcohol package. Royal Caribbean does not publish a fixed daily price; the package is priced in the Cruise Planner, varies by sailing, and is cheapest bought before you board. It must be bought for the whole voyage, has no daily drink limit, and is not valid for room service, the minibar, or Starbucks.

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Sources

Facts, costs, and travel details in this guide were verified against the following sources. See our research methodology for how we vet and update data.

Cruise lines change beverage packages and prices without notice, and many quote prices only at booking. Confirm with the line before you sail.