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Virgin Drink Packages

What Virgin'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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Quick answer

Virgin does not sell an all-you-can-drink beverage package. Virgin Voyages sells no traditional drink package. Essential non-alcoholic drinks, still and sparkling water, sodas, drip coffee, teas, and non-pressed juices, are included in every fare. Alcohol and specialty drinks are paid a la carte, and Sailors can prepay a Bar Tab, a drinks credit sold in $200 to $1,000 tiers that each add a bonus, to cover onboard drinks.

How drinks work

No all-inclusive package

Virgin Voyages sells no traditional drink package. Essential non-alcoholic drinks, still and sparkling water, sodas, drip coffee, teas, and non-pressed juices, are included in every fare. Alcohol and specialty drinks are paid a la carte, and Sailors can prepay a Bar Tab, a drinks credit sold in $200 to $1,000 tiers that each add a bonus, to cover onboard drinks.

Frequently asked questions

Does Virgin have a drink package?
No. Virgin does not sell an all-you-can-drink beverage package. Virgin Voyages sells no traditional drink package. Essential non-alcoholic drinks, still and sparkling water, sodas, drip coffee, teas, and non-pressed juices, are included in every fare. Alcohol and specialty drinks are paid a la carte, and Sailors can prepay a Bar Tab, a drinks credit sold in $200 to $1,000 tiers that each add a bonus, to cover onboard drinks.
How do you pay for drinks on Virgin?
Bar Tab is optional and not required for every guest in a cabin, and it can be shared. Individual drink prices already include the tip; instead of a percentage on drinks, Virgin charges one flat daily gratuity of $22 per sailor, or $20 if prepaid, covering all onboard service. Corkage is $25.

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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.