Cruise Drink Package Calculator
Every cruise line structures its drink packages a little differently, but they all serve the same purpose: giving guests the option to enjoy beverages at a flat daily rate instead of paying for each drink individually.
Should You Buy The Drink Package?
Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Margaritaville at Sea, and Princess Cruises each offer packages that may include cocktails, beer, wine, frozen drinks, soda, specialty coffees, bottled water, and mocktails.
This calculator helps you compare the estimated cost of drinking à la carte versus choosing a package so you can see which option may be the better value for your travel style.
Drink Package Pricing Can Change By Cruise Line
Norwegian often includes drink packages in certain promotions, while Royal Caribbean and Celebrity frequently offer pre-cruise discounts. Carnival and Princess usually keep their packages straightforward with a per-day price plus gratuities.
Pre-Cruise Discounts
Some cruise lines offer discounts before sailing, so the calculator lets you test different pre-purchase discount levels.
Package Vs. À La Carte
Enter your expected daily drink habits and compare estimated pay-per-drink pricing against the package cost.
Multiple Cruise Lines
Compare drink package estimates for Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Margaritaville at Sea, and Princess.
Estimate Your Cruise Drink Costs
Select your cruise line, package, sailing length, discount, and expected drinks per day. Then let the calculator do the math.
Cruise Drink Package Calculator
See whether a drink package or paying per drink is the better deal for your cruise.
Step 1: Cruise Details
Step 2: How Many Drinks Will You Have Each Day?
Enter the average number of each type of drink you expect to have per day.
This Calculator Is A Planning Tool
Cruise line pricing, package rules, gratuities, drink limits, and promotions can change. Always confirm final pricing in your cruise planner or with your travel advisor before purchasing.
Rules Vary
Some lines require all adults in the same cabin to purchase a package, while others may have package-specific rules.
Non-Alcoholic Counts Too
Soda, mocktails, specialty coffee, and bottled water can add up quickly, even if you are not a big alcohol drinker.
Value Depends On You
The best choice depends on your drink habits, sailing length, discounts, ports of call, and whether convenience matters to you.