Royal Caribbean Drink Package Calculator
Is the Deluxe Beverage Package worth it for you? Enter what you actually drink and see the answer in seconds.
Package price
$71.99
per person, per day, bought before you sail
With service charge
$84.95
adds 18% on top
Break-even
~5.1 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. Royal Caribbean uses changing prices by ship and date, so confirm your own quote on the Royal Caribbean Blog source.
What the Deluxe Beverage Package includes
Beer, wine, cocktails & spirits up to $14 each
- ✓Unlimited alcoholic drinks up to $14 each
- ✓Specialty coffee, smoothies, juices & bottled water included
- ✓Price varies widely by ship — fleet median ~$72/day, range $44–$121/day
Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing — newer flagships like Icon, Utopia, and Wonder run near the top of the range; older ships can be much cheaper.
Typical Royal Caribbean drink prices without a package
| Drink | Typical price | With 18% service charge |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail or spirit | $14.00 | $16.52 |
| Beer | $8.00 | $9.44 |
| Glass of wine | $11.00 | $12.98 |
| Specialty coffee | $4.50 | $5.31 |
| Soda or bottled water | $3.50 | $4.13 |
Royal Caribbean drink package questions
How much is the Royal Caribbean drink package?▾
The Deluxe Beverage Package typically costs about $71.99 per person per day when bought before the cruise and about $79.99 if bought on board. A 18% service charge is added on top, which brings it to about $84.95 a day. Prices change by ship, date and promotion, so check your own booking.
Is the Royal Caribbean drink package worth it?▾
Only if you drink a lot. At typical bar prices, you need about 5.1 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 Royal Caribbean Deluxe Beverage Package include?▾
Beer, wine, cocktails & spirits up to $14 each. Unlimited alcoholic drinks up to $14 each. Specialty coffee, smoothies, juices & bottled water included. Price varies widely by ship — fleet median ~$72/day, range $44–$121/day.
Does the Royal Caribbean drink package include gratuities?▾
No. A 18% service charge is added to the package price, so budget for about $84.95 per person per day rather than the headline price.