Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Package Calculator
Is the Premium Beverage Package worth it for you? Enter what you actually drink and see the answer in seconds.
Package price
$109.00
per person, per day, bought before you sail
With service charge
$130.80
adds 20% on top
Break-even
~7.9 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. Norwegian Cruise Line uses changing prices by ship and date, so confirm your own quote on the The Points Guy source.
What the Premium Beverage Package includes
Drinks up to $15 each
- ✓Highest standalone list price of the major lines
- ✓Often included free through NCL's "Free at Sea" promotion — you then pay only a ~$28.50/day beverage service charge instead
- ✓Premium Plus upgrade (+$29/day) removes the $15 drink price ceiling
Almost nobody pays $109/day retail — check whether your fare already includes the package free via a Free at Sea style promotion before running the numbers.
Typical Norwegian Cruise Line drink prices without a package
| Drink | Typical price | With 18% service charge |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail or spirit | $14.00 | $16.52 |
| Beer | $9.00 | $10.62 |
| Glass of wine | $12.00 | $14.16 |
| Specialty coffee | $5.00 | $5.90 |
| Soda or bottled water | $3.50 | $4.13 |
Norwegian Cruise Line drink package questions
How much is the Norwegian Cruise Line drink package?▾
The Premium Beverage Package typically costs about $109.00 per person per day when bought before the cruise. A 20% service charge is added on top, which brings it to about $130.80 a day. Prices change by ship, date and promotion, so check your own booking.
Is the Norwegian Cruise Line drink package worth it?▾
Only if you drink a lot. At typical bar prices, you need about 7.9 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Premium Beverage Package include?▾
Drinks up to $15 each. Highest standalone list price of the major lines. Often included free through NCL's "Free at Sea" promotion — you then pay only a ~$28.50/day beverage service charge instead. Premium Plus upgrade (+$29/day) removes the $15 drink price ceiling.
Does the Norwegian Cruise Line drink package include gratuities?▾
No. A 20% service charge is added to the package price, so budget for about $130.80 per person per day rather than the headline price.
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