Holland America Line Drink Package Calculator
Is the Elite Beverage Package worth it for you? Enter what you actually drink and see the answer in seconds.
Package price
$55.95
per person, per day, bought before you sail
With service charge
$67.14
adds 20% on top
Break-even
~4.4 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. Holland America Line uses changing prices by ship and date, so confirm your own quote on the Holland America source.
What the Elite Beverage Package includes
Up to 15 alcoholic drinks/day, $16 or less each
- ✓Cheapest standalone premium package of the major lines
- ✓Service charge rose from 18% to 20% starting June 2026
- ✓Signature and Quench (non-alcoholic only) tiers available below Elite
The lowest headline price on this list — but a $16 drink cap is also the tightest, so double-check the specialty cocktail list before assuming everything's covered.
Typical Holland America Line drink prices without a package
| Drink | Typical price | With 18% service charge |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail or spirit | $13.00 | $15.34 |
| Beer | $8.00 | $9.44 |
| Glass of wine | $11.00 | $12.98 |
| Specialty coffee | $5.00 | $5.90 |
| Soda or bottled water | $3.50 | $4.13 |
Holland America Line drink package questions
How much is the Holland America Line drink package?▾
The Elite Beverage Package typically costs about $55.95 per person per day when bought before the cruise and about $65.95 if bought on board. A 20% service charge is added on top, which brings it to about $67.14 a day. Prices change by ship, date and promotion, so check your own booking.
Is the Holland America Line drink package worth it?▾
Only if you drink a lot. At typical bar prices, you need about 4.4 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 Holland America Line Elite Beverage Package include?▾
Up to 15 alcoholic drinks/day, $16 or less each. Cheapest standalone premium package of the major lines. Service charge rose from 18% to 20% starting June 2026. Signature and Quench (non-alcoholic only) tiers available below Elite.
Does the Holland America Line drink package include gratuities?▾
No. A 20% service charge is added to the package price, so budget for about $67.14 per person per day rather than the headline price.
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