Do you have a Royal Caribbean Cruise booked? Is the drinks package worth it? This ultimate guide to the latest Royal Caribbean Drinks Packages, menus, and alcohol drink prices will help you find all the latest information, including up-to-date Royal Caribbean drink menus from our last sailing on Odyssey of the Seas.
This Royal Caribbean Drinks Package Guide will tell you what packages are available, whether there are any restrictions and an idea of drinks prices onboard Royal Caribbean and everything you need to know before you sail. Also, check out our Royal Caribbean Formal Night Guide Here and our Dining Package Guide.
The Guide to Royal Caribbean Drinks Packages with The Latest Royal Caribbean Drink Menus and Bars 2023
There are so many questions surrounding cruise drink packages. All your Royal Caribbean drink menus and beverage package questions will be answered here if you’re planning a cruise in 2023 or 2024 and want to know what Royal Caribbean beverage package you need. Using our menus as a guide, you can determine how many drinks you would drink.
What Are the Different Types of Royal Caribbean Drinks Packages and How Much Are They?
There are four drinks packages on Royal Caribbean;
- The Deluxe Beverage package costs between $63.00 and $98.00 plus daily gratuities.
- The Refreshment Package is between $29.00 and $38.00 plus daily gratuities.
- The Classic Soda Package is $12.99 – $15.00 plus daily gratuities.
- The Water Bottle Package can be ordered in 6,12, and 24 cans, but prices vary.
The below pic is from our July sailing with the at the time on board prices.
Do Royal Caribbean Offer Special Rates on Drinks Packages.
Yes, checking the website for details on their current promotions is essential! Royal Caribbean does year-round promotions, so you can only book your package immediately if it is a good deal. There are sometimes free drink packages when you book a sailing, so watch Royal Caribbean’s latest drink package deals.
Also, if you see a Royal Caribbean Drinks Packages after you have booked, you can contact your travel agent or Royal Caribbean if you booked directly to request this is added to your booking. It’s not always possible, but I did this year and got my drinks package for $47, a significant saving from the advertised regular price.
Classic Soda on Royal Caribbean Drinks Package
The Classic Soda Package costs $12.99 – $15.00 plus gratuities per day.
What Does The Classic Soda Package Include?
Includes unlimited soda fountain refills in your souvenir cup. Great for teens! There are tons of different sodas on the soda machines throughout the ship. Choose from Coca-Cola, Fruit flavours and energy drinks using the Coca-Cola souvenir cup you get with your package.
The Royal Caribbean Refreshment Package
The refreshment package is excellent for those not wanting to purchase alcohol. The refreshment package is non-alcoholic but includes non-alcoholic Cocktails and smoothies and costs between $29.00 and $38.00 plus gratuities per day.
Whats Included In The Royal Caribbean Refreshment Package?
- Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
- Fountain soda and refills at any venue
- Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages from the freestyle machine
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
- Bottled still and sparkling water
- Premium coffees and teas
- Fresh-squeezed juices
- Johnny Rockets Shakes
Whats Included in the Deluxe Beverage Package on Royal Caribbean
The deluxe drinks package is excellent value and includes all of the following in with the price of the package; on our sailing, this was for drinks up to the value of $13.00.
- Wine by the Glass
- Cocktails
- Vodka; Absolut, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Stoli, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Gin; Aviation, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, The Botanist
- Tequila/Mezcal; 1800, Avion Silver, Patron Silver
- Scotch; Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, Dewars 12 Year, Glenfiddich, Johnnie Walker Black, The Glenlivet
- Whiskey/ Bourbon; Buffalo Trace, Canadian Club, Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Maker’s Mark Whistle Pig Rye
- Cognac; Hennessy VS, Remy Martin VSOP
- Spiked Seltzers; Truly
- Beer and Cider
- Fountain soda and soda refills at any venue
- Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages from the freestyle machines around the ship
- Coca-Cola® souvenir cup (we had to request ours)
- Mocktails
- Still and sparkling water (by the can)
- Premium coffees and teas, but not from Starbucks
- Freshly squeezed juices
- Johnny Rockets Shakes
You also receive a discount on any bottles of wine you wish to purchase – 40% off of bottles priced up to $100 and 20% off of bottles priced over $100. This is the perfect package to go for if you want all of the choices.
How Much Are Drinks On Royal Caribbean?
Here are a few drinks prices from 2023 sailing on Odyssey of the Seas; also, scroll down for more drinks menus.
Beer Prices On Royal Caribbean
- Amstel Light, $8.25
- Coors Light, $8.25
- Daura Damm (Glutten Free) $8.25
- Strongbow $8.25
- Bud Light, $8.25
- Heineken, $8.25
- Heineken 0% £7.75
Wine And Fizz Prices On Royal Caribbean
- 536 Castle Rock Pinot Noir, $12
- 671 Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, $10
- Pinot Grigio, $11
- Sauvignon Blank, $13
- Chardonay, $12
- 223 Chandon Brut, $14
- Prosecco, $10
Cocktails
- Sidecar, $15
- Old Fashioned, $15
- Tom Collins, $15
- Lavender Daiquiri, $15
- Goombay Smash, $15
- Mint Berry Delight $15
Spirits, Bourbon And Liquors Prices On Royal Caribbean
- Absolut Vodka, $9.50
- Bombay Saphire Gin, $10.50
- Hendricks Gin, $12.00
- Malibu $9.50
- Bacardi, $9.50
- Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, $9.50
- Patreon Reposado, $13.00
- Remy Martin, $12.00
- Chivas Regal, $10.50
- Jack Daniels, $9.50
- Aperol, $10.99
- Baileys, $10.50
- Disaronno, $10.99
Soft Drink Prices Or Royal Caribbean
- Coca Cola and other soft drinks, $3.50
- Mocktails $7.00
- Tonic, $3.50
- Red Bull, $4.95
- Fresh Juice $3.50
Is The Royal Caribbean Drinks Package Worth It?
Yes, if you like to have wine, lunch, dinner, a few afternoon cocktails, and evening drinks, then it adds up to make it worth it, especially when you factor in morning coffee, water, soft drinks, and water to take back to your cabin at night.
Try Our Royal Caribbean Drinks Calculator
However, if you are still determining if it is worth it, check out our Royal Caribbean drinks Calculator below. We haven’t got all of the drinks on. But all the prices are accurate and enough to give you an idea of
The Water Bottle Drinks Package on Royal Caribbean
The Water bottle package on Royal Caribbean lets you have 6, 12 or 24 packs of Water delivered to your stateroom. Perfect if you want bottled/canned water daily in your mini bar. Although if you have the drinks package, you can get canned still and sparkling water from the bar to take back to your cabin.
Cafe Select Coffee Card on Royal Caribbean
This Royal Caribbean drinks package for coffee enables you to purchase a card that is punched as you go saving you up to 50% on each drink. A cafe select coffee card is also a great idea to let you indulge in up to 15 speciality coffees, premium teas and hot chocolates. A one time purchase card that can be shared between guests. This is not always available, so check your cruise dashboard.
Get Our Free Printable PDF and Royal Caribbean Drinks Calculator
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Most Asked Questions Royal Caribbean’s Latest Drinks Package Guide
What Is in The New Royal Caribbean Soda and Wifi Package?
The Royal Caribbean classic soda and voom Wi-Fi package costs around $25.00, and it’s a new way to stay connected. As with everything with Royal, the price fluctuates, but that’s okay, as you can sometimes get a great deal.
Sip, save and stay connected all cruise along with a bundle of two great favorites packages. We are bundling our Classic Soda Package with VOOM® high-speed internet. This enables you can enjoy unlimited soda in your Coca-Cola souvenir cup while streaming all your favorite music and movies and sharing your unforgettable moments in real time.
*All Beverage Packages exclude any beverages served inside licensed Starbucks® stores. Classic Soda Package Offerings: • Fountain soda and refills at any venue • Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages • Coca-Cola souvenir cup
What Is Included in The RCC Soda Package?
Royal Caribbean Soda machines are situated in different areas of the ship, such as the Royal Promenade. You will find the soda machines on all ship classes, including the Freedom of the Seas and the Oasis of the Seas etc. Each Royal Caribbean soda machine has over 100 flavours, including all fruit, colas, and energy drinks.
The machine is activated by the chip at the Souvenir cup’s bottom. You can also obtain soda at the bars using your cup or sea pass card.
Does the Deluxe Drinks Package Have a Daily Limit for Alcohol?
Enjoy drinks or cocktails all day in different bars all over the ship. It is unlimited! There is no daily limit to the drink packages on Royal Caribbean.
If One Person Is Buying the Alcohol Package, Does Everyone Have to Have the Same Package, or Can the Other Just Get the Soda Package?
If you buy a deluxe drinks package, every person in your stateroom over 21 or 18 ( UK and Australia ) must purchase a package. There is an exception to the rule those guests that do not drink alcohol for specific health or religious reasons and instead are allowed to buy a refreshment package. If you want to arrange this, call Royal Caribbean directly.
What Is the Maximum Price of A Drink You Can Purchase on A Package?
The cocktails are the most expensive on the Royal Caribbean bar menu. Most cocktails are included in the package up to $13. It’s worth noting that all drinks onboard already include your gratuity and onboard taxes if you have paid as part of a package.
Some cocktails are above the package price, but only a few. If you wish to pay the extra few dollars for a more expensive cocktail, you can, but you may not need to, as the list of included cocktails is comprehensive.
Can I Buy More than One Drink on The Royal Caribbean’s Latest Drinks Package with My Sea Pass?
No, you can only purchase one drink at a time when you go to the bar. However, if you know the bar staff after a few days, they may let your partner get your drink for you. If you give them one sea pass card, they can tell on the system which in your stateroom also has the package.
If You Wait and Purchase Onboard Is It Cheaper?
It can be more expensive to buy onboard in port as the country’s tax will be added to the cost of your package. Look out for offers online, such as 20% off before you sail. Sometimes you can book a cruise with a complimentary drinks package!
Can I Use My Drinks Package as Soon as I Board?
Yes, you can! From the minute you get onboard to the second before you disembark, you can use your drinks package and choose from the Royal Caribbean drink menus. Also, if you have not purchased a Royal Caribbean drinks package before your cruise, you can buy a drinks package at any bar when you embark.
How Much Will I Use a Deluxe Drinks Package Whilst Onboard Royal Caribbean?
As little or as much as you want, a general day, for instance, could include several soft drinks and hot drinks, not just alcohol. Coffee in the morning, freshly squeezed juice, and a bottle of water to take with you off the ship.
Aa glass of wine with your drink package in Vintages specialty wine bar or a cocktail in Schooners before or after dinner. I’ve always found the drinks packages to be worth the money.
Is Starbucks included in the Deluxe Beverage package?
No, all beverage packages exclude any beverages served by licensed Starbucks stores.
Where Can I Use My Drinks Package?
Everywhere on the ship (excluding Starbucks) – Specialty restaurants including Jamies, Wonderland, Vintages wine bar and the Playmaker sports bar. Cafe Promenade is where you get all your premium coffees and teas (iced, frappes, blended teas, and even chai).
Grab healthy fruit smoothies in Vitality cafe or a beer in the English pub on the promenade. Plus the Pool Bars and the Solarium too.
Drinks from the Coca-Cola freestyle machines are included; you must request a refillable cup, which are included in the price of your package.
You can use the drinks package in the main dining room and specialty dining restaurants. Plus, the private islands, Labadee and Perfect Day CocoCay.
My Son Doesn’t Like Fizzy Drinks Do I Need a Soda Package?
No, there is free water, iced tea at all times onboard, and some juices available in the Windjammer cafe (buffet restaurant on the pool deck).
TOP TIP if you decide against purchasing a drinks package take a few small concentrated squashes with you to make a juice with the water provided.
What Drinks Are Free on Royal Caribbean’s Latest Drinks Package? That I Do Not Need a Drinks Package For?
You can get complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate in places like Windjammer, Sorrentos and the Cafe Promenade. Windjammers also have iced tea at all times and fruit juices such as orange juice at breakfast time. There is iced water available at all bars.
Is There Any Free Alcohol on Royal Caribbean Ships?
During the welcome onboard reception hosted by the Captain (usually the first formal night) servers circulate the area with complimentary glasses of fizz.
You can also have a complimentary glass of champagne at the art auctions. Also, if you are staying in a suite, there is a Royal suite lounge which offers complimentary drinks.
Can I Use My Drinks Package in my Cruise Stateroom
No, drinks ordered on room service are ordered at current menu prices. Drinks in the cabin or from a mini bar are not included in the price of the Royal Caribbean Drinks Package.
Can You Take Alcohol Onboard Royal Caribbean Ships?
Yes, you can take your own alcohol on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Perfect for celebrating in your cabin! Two bottles of wine or champagne per cabin can be taken onboard during turnaround and embarkation day. Any alcohol brought onboard on port days will be held by security until you disembark the ship.
If I Do Not Purchase a Drinks Package on Royal Caribbean What Will Happen?
When you purchase a drink onboard Royal Caribbean without a package, you will be charged a gratuity fee with every drink.
What Drinks Are There for Diamond Guests and Above Onboard?
Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle guests have their lounge and a chance to drink complimentary in bars at a specific time each day.
Royal Caribbean Diamond Happy Hour Drinks Menu
For Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle members, there are unlimited drinks between 5 pm-8.30 pm in the Diamond Lounge with canapés.
You can also get three free drinks loaded on your card between 5 pm and 8.30 pm in any bar. This is part of the Crown and Anchor members club.
This is the Diamond Members club drink menu in the Diamond Club room.
If I Have a Suite on A Royal Caribbean Cruise Do I Get Free Drinks?
Yes Suite guests get entry to the Suite lounge if there is one on your ship. Drinks are normally served free between 11.30am to 11pm everyday. Drinks in the Royal Caribbean Suite Lounge include wines, Beers and soft drinks.
This is a photo of the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Suite Lounge drinks menu. This is the same for other suite lounges such as Symphony and Harmony of the Seas. Later in the evening between 4.30pm and 8.00pm the Suite lounge includes spirits.
What Is the Coastal Kitchen Drink Menu Onboard Royal Caribbean?
As well as the free drink menu Coastal Kitchen offer another wine menu to purchase full bottles of wine or drinks. You can still use your drink package in the Coastal Kitchen for cocktails.
Are Drinks Included in The Coastal Kitchen Onboard Oasis and Quantum Class Cruise Ships
Drinks are not included in the coastal Kitchen. Some drinks are available at the same time as the suite lounge. The same menu from the suite lounge applies to Pinnacle or Sky class guests in the Coastal kitchen. If you are in Star class, all drinks apply.
The suite lounge drinks menu is similar to the Coastal Kitchen drinks menu. You can have whichever drink you choose, including cocktails. If you have a drinks package, the menu does not apply.
What Beers Are Available in The Royal Caribbean English Pubs?
The beer list is extensive and includes beers from all over the world. Ales such as Brown Ale, White Ale, pale Ale and Beers from ashore such as Indian Ale or Belgian Ale. Lagers from the world, such as Pilsners Bud Light and Coronas. Not to mention Guinness and non-alcoholic beers.
Here are some current beer and drink prices in Royal Caribbeans onboard bars.
- Budweiser beer $7.49
- Corona beer $7.99
- Stella Artois beer $7.99
- Strongbow cider $7.99
For the full list scroll down to the Independence of the Sea pub bar menu.
What Is the Beer Menu on Royal Caribbean Independence of The Seas?
Here are the pub beer and cocktail menus. The prices vary from ship to ship, but the menu generally is the same.
How much are the drinks onboard Symphony of the Seas?
Drinks on Royal Caribbean are priced between $8.25 for a beer and up to 15 dollars for a cocktail, with $14 being the package limit.
Wine on Royal Caribbean ships is priced between $9 to £16 dollars a glass.
For a better idea scroll down to the latest photos of the Symphony of the Seas menu below.
These are the general bar menus for Royal Caribbean’s Latest Drinks Package? Including Royal Caribbean pool bar menus
Vitality Bar smoothie cocktails and drinks menu onboard Royal Caribbean
Here is the Vitality bar drink menu as on the Symphony of the Seas
Schooner bar drinks menu
Here are the latest Schooner bar Royal Caribbean drink menus from Independence of the Seas.
The Royal Caribbean drink menu in Schooner bar contains some more sophisticated cocktails, such as Lavender Daiquiri.
Royal Caribbean Bionic Bar
Take a look at the drinks on offer in the Royal Caribbean Bionic bar
Royal Caribbean Oasis Class ships Wonderland Bar menu and cocktail list included in package
This is the Wonderland restaurant cocktail menu from Symphony of the Seas. Wonderland restaurant is an exciting dining experience onboard Royal Caribbeans larger fleet of ships. Wonderland cocktails have a n Alice in wonderland theme to them and include;
- Down the Rabbit Hole
- Smoke rings
- White rabbit
- Cheshire Cat Cosmo
Royal Caribbean Vintages Wine Bar wine menu 2023
This is the menu for Vintages wine bar on Royal Caribbeans Oasis of the Seas. This is the same wine menu as other vintage bars thought-out the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Vintage’s red wine bar menu onboard Oasis of the Seas
The Vintage white wine bar menu onboard Oasis of the Seas.
I hope this article on the Royal Caribbean drink menus and beverage packages is helpful to you. Stay tuned for more ship drink menus coming soon!
Should I book a Royal Caribbean Drinks Package?
You can find out in this Royal Caribbean’s Latest Drinks Package guide if you need to book a drinks package and if it is worth it. If you enjoy wine with your dinner and a few cocktails by the pool, then one of the Royal Caribbean drinks packages is for you.
Look at the menu prices to see how much you would spend on drinks onboard. This may not be needed if you only have the odd drink a day. You can get tea and coffee in the restaurant and some juices.
For more about cruising with Royal Caribbean you can see our Guides to Royal Caribbean section.
Donna this post is so comprehensive and blooming amazing its answers most questions that could pop up x
Thank you Sarah, it has always been a minefield when buying packages and even though we have cruised many a time I even ask myself some!
Such a comprehensive guide! Thanks for coming up with these.
Excellent post on RC packages. We have cruised many times with them but do find their packages are getting so expensive it has made us try other cruise lines. Maybe we just need to give up alcohol…..lol or maybe not!
This a great blog post for anyone planning to go on a Royal Caribbean cruise. I do much prefer to have a drinks package as there is no worries about the bar bill at the end! The fact that it’s unlimited is good too as some cruise companies cap the amount of drinks you can have each day – not that I’ve ever reach the limited!
I echo what others have said. Anybody thinking of buying the beverage package on Royal should print this out and take it on the ship!
Oh my goodness, this is so detailed! Am definitely going to have to link to this as answers so many questions about vegan cruising on RC… what wines can one have!? Torres and Kendal Jackson at least…. 😉
This is exactly the info I was looking for!! You can’t find this info on the RCI website. Thank you so much for putting this together;)
Hi Donna,
Thank you so much for this, so glad I found it, it’s so helpful.
Can you please tell me what the currency the menus are in?
We will be cruising from Sydney to Auckland. What currency we should tip in?
Glad you found it useful Brenda:) All P&O Cruises Australia ships operate with Australian dollars so that’s the preferred choice of currency for tips too. Have a wonderful cruise!
This cruise is on Royal Caribbean. Do you still recommend Australian dollars?
Can anyone tell me if these menus (selections of beers/lager) change when the ships are sailing from the UK or Europe? I would love to be able enjoy Miller Lite while onboard!
No Not normally. Only if they have a problem restocking in a particular port
Does the per person per day mean you can select days you want to drink?
Seems like a stupid question but I would only want to havery drink a couple of times on a holiday and this would be a good option.
The package is for everyday
Hi Donna,
If I purchase the non-alcoholic refreshment drinks package, does my 9 year old child has to purchase as well?
You can request not to have the package for another person in your cabin
how much is bottled water and can you order a case for your cabin
Bottled water is available on the packages. You can request it and take it to your room. Im not sure if you can request a crate. I believe its around $3
Hi Donna,
You have pictures of the vitality smoothies and juices, are these included in the refreshment package prices?
Yes the refreshment package is premium without alcohol
Hi, is it possible to buy the drinks package just for 1day at a day rate price? I would most likely indulge in a few more drinks when spending a day at sea. Thanks in advance
As far as im aware it must be for the duration of your cruise.
Is the wine only package still available
It was until recently but i cant see it my dashboard for my next sailing
Thank you for this post was very informative. Do you have the drinks menus for the Jewel of the sea?
Sorry I don’t but can access drinks prices what are you looking for?
will there be any drinks package deals on the Anthem of the sea, sailing out of New York to the Caribbean on January-February 2022. ?
Not sure, however black Friday is a good place to start looking and check your cruise planner every day as the price fluctuates daily!
@admin,
Do they tend to do black Friday deals?
I’m on the Jan sailing out of new york and with it being 11 nights trying to get it as cheap as possible as I’m in the position where i don’t really drink but being forced to have it because my other half wants it.
What’s the cheapest anyone has seen it? It seems to be fluctuating from £34 to £43 per day.
It fluctuates all the time, I am waiting till Black Friday to book the package for my cruise, however there is not forced to be a deal, but going on historical evidence there is a good chance, also if you dont drink is it worth calling customer services and seeing if they can help you ?
Hi. Can a 15-year old get the premium package or only the soda-package? She loves smoothies and frappées.
Hi Mette yes there is a non alcoholic refreshment package which includes
Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
Fountain soda and refills at any venue
Bottled still and sparkling water
Premium coffees and teas
Fresh-squeezed juices
Johnny Rockets Shakes
Coca-Cola souvenir cup
I just looked in my dashboard and its showing at £26 a day
I’m booked on Anthem of the Seas, next month Feb 2023
I clicked on a Royal Caribbean email I received after booking to take me to the planned and the deluxe drinks package was $62.99. It said log in to reserve which I did and changed the price to £61.70, which is 20% more than the US Dollar price which is disappointing.
At $62.99 per person over 7 days, the cost for 2 people is £728
At £61.70 per person over 7 days, the cost for 2 people is £863.80
RC is knowingly putting UK customers at a disadvantage.
Oooh thats naughty !
I am sailing on Odyssey of the Seas on September 24, 2023.
Does anyone know if Royal Caribbean still has a mini bar menu in each stateroom?
It didnt when we were on in July Stacey, but does have a fridge.
thanks for sharing this article with us.
You are so welcome
very perfect article thanks for sharing it with us