Carnival Cruise Line Drink Package Calculator
Is the Cheers! worth it for you? Enter what you actually drink and see the answer in seconds.
Package price
$83.94
per person, per day, bought before you sail
With service charge
$83.94
already included in the price
Break-even
~5.5 cocktails
a day, every day, at typical bar prices
Drink Package Calculator
Is the Drink Package Worth It on Your Cruise?
Pick your cruise line, estimate how much you’ll actually drink per day, and see whether paying as you go or buying the package comes out cheaper.
Package Pricing
Drinks Per Day
Cocktails / spirits
Beer
Wine (by the glass)
Specialty coffee
Soda / bottled water
Total: 8 drinks/day
Typical 2026 prices. Carnival Cruise Line uses changing prices by ship and date, so confirm your own quote on the Carnival.com source.
What the Cheers! includes
Up to 15 alcoholic drinks/day, $20 or less each
- ✓20% service charge already baked into the listed price
- ✓Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks: soda, specialty coffee, juices, energy drinks, milkshakes
- ✓Cheaper booked pre-cruise than purchased onboard
Carnival's price already includes gratuity, so it's directly comparable to a pay-as-you-go total that also includes an 18% bar tip.
Typical Carnival Cruise Line drink prices without a package
| Drink | Typical price | With 18% service charge |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail or spirit | $13.00 | $15.34 |
| Beer | $9.00 | $10.62 |
| Glass of wine | $12.00 | $14.16 |
| Specialty coffee | $5.00 | $5.90 |
| Soda or bottled water | $3.00 | $3.54 |
Carnival Cruise Line drink package questions
How much is the Carnival Cruise Line drink package?▾
The Cheers! typically costs about $83.94 per person per day when bought before the cruise and about $89.94 if bought on board. The service charge is already included in that price. Prices change by ship, date and promotion, so check your own booking.
Is the Carnival Cruise Line drink package worth it?▾
Only if you drink a lot. At typical bar prices, you need about 5.5 cocktails a day, every day of the cruise, for the package to pay for itself. If you drink less than that, or have port days where you will barely drink on board, paying as you go is usually cheaper. Use the calculator above with your own numbers.
What does the Carnival Cruise Line Cheers! include?▾
Up to 15 alcoholic drinks/day, $20 or less each. 20% service charge already baked into the listed price. Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks: soda, specialty coffee, juices, energy drinks, milkshakes. Cheaper booked pre-cruise than purchased onboard.
Does the Carnival Cruise Line drink package include gratuities?▾
Yes. The listed price already includes the service charge, so there is nothing extra to add.
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