Unlock the Carnival Cruise Beverage Package: Your Guide

Did you know that choosing CHEERS! can save around $5 per person per day compared with buying drinks on board? That small saving quickly adds up across a week, giving a clear sense of scale for guests planning their budget.

This section introduces the full landscape of drink packages for UK guests and explains how a single flat price helps control spend per day. It highlights the headline rates and how savings apply per person for the whole voyage.

We outline the three core options, CHEERS! all‑inclusive, Bottomless Bubbles and the zero‑alcohol option, so guests can spot the best fit at a glance. Expect clear notes on what is already complimentary, such as self‑serve water, iced tea and coffee at buffet stations.

Practical benefit: UK travellers gain simpler budgeting in USD and the chance to lock in a lower price before boarding. Read service rules closely, as inclusions differ between alcoholic and non‑alcoholic offerings.

Key Takeaways

• Flat daily pricing helps guests control spend and compare value against typical drinking habits.
• CHEERS! starts at $69.95 per person per day, with Bottomless Bubbles and a zero‑alcohol option also available.
• Many staple drinks are free at buffet stations, so check what is complimentary before upgrading.
• Buying before you sail can lock in savings and simplify budgeting in USD for UK travellers.
• Inclusions differ by option, alcoholic versus non‑alcoholic, specialty items and bottled water, so choose for value.

Why the Carnival Cruise Beverage Package adds value for UK guests

For many UK guests, a pre-selected drink plan turns uncertain bar bills into a straightforward daily cost. That predictability helps a guest budget in USD and compare a clear per‑day rate against likely spend on coffee, soft drinks and evening drinks.

The buffet already supplies complimentary water, iced tea, coffee, tea, lemonade and morning fruit juices 24 hours a day. Knowing this baseline lets each guest decide if extra soda or broader inclusions are needed.

Buying online before sailing usually brings a noticeable discount versus paying onboard. Pre‑purchase locks a lower effective USD rate and avoids menu price surprises, though an 18% service charge still applies on most sailings.

Prices and operational notes generally remain consistent, but details may vary by region, voyages departing Australia use AUD and normally omit the extra service charge.

Beyond savings, packages reduce the need to sign for every round and keep dining and bar service simple. For guests who enjoy several premium drinks a day, factoring in specialty coffees, juices and occasional booze often makes the daily rate worthwhile.

Carnival Cruise Beverage Package options and prices (present)

Here’s a clear breakdown of the current drink options, prices and who they suit.

CHEERS! all‑inclusive - headline pricing

CHEERS! starts at USD 69.95 per person per day, saving about USD 5 per day when purchased prior. Including the 18% service charge when bought before sailing raises the effective price to USD 82.54 per person per day; paying on board is approximately USD 88.44 per person per day.

Inclusions cover beer, spirits and wine by the glass (up to a USD 20 glass), sodas, non‑alcoholic frozen cocktails, specialty coffees and energy drinks, plus bottled waters and vitamin waters in bars and restaurants.

Value boost: a 25% discount applies to pours over the glass cap, bottles of wine or champagne and large water bottles, a useful saving for guests who order bottled items.

Bottomless Bubbles (soft drinks)

Bottomless Bubbles costs USD 11.21 per day for adults and USD 8.20 per day for children (both include the 18% charge).

This is a soda‑only option. It includes the Pepsi family (Pepsi, Zero, Caffeine‑Free), Starry (Zero Sugar), Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew (and Diet), Bubly blackberry/lime and juices (orange, cranberry, tomato, pineapple, grapefruit).

It does not include specialty coffees, bottled water or alcoholic drinks, so it suits guests whose daytime orders are mainly soda and juice.

Carnival Cruise Beverage Package - Zero‑alcohol and wine choices

The zero‑alcohol option is USD 29.99 per person per day and covers specialty coffees and teas, fountain sodas, fresh juices and smoothies, hot chocolate, mocktails, select bottled water (San Pellegrino, Evian) and Red Bull.

For wine lovers, Cruise the Vineyard starts from USD 81 for the Standard and USD 124 for the Premium. Collect coupons at Cherry on Top and redeem them at Main Bars, Specialty Dining restaurants or Dining Rooms.

Important: each plan must be held for the entire cruise by the purchasing person, and buying prior usually locks a better effective USD price than buying on board.

What’s included, and what isn’t, across the drink packages

Knowing which items count as included helps you plan mornings, afternoons and evening drinks.

Alcoholic inclusions: Under CHEERS! spirits, classic cocktails and beer are covered. Wine by the glass and cocktails are included up to USD $20 per glass. For pours over that cap there is a 25% discount, which also applies to bottles of wine, champagne and large bottles of water.

Non‑alcoholic options

Soft drinks, soda and non‑alcoholic frozen cocktails are listed in many plans. Specialty coffees, teas and hot chocolate are included in the relevant choices, along with energy drinks such as Rocky Star and a selection of juices.

Water and portion notes: Bars usually supply 0.5L bottled water, while dining areas may offer 1–1.5L bottles. Not all premium waters or every soda flavour are covered, so check the list before you order.

Exclusions and service nuances

Souvenir glassware, minibar items, room service drinks and selected gangway offers are excluded. Bottomless Bubbles, for example, focuses on fountain soda and juices and does not include bottled water or specialty coffees.

Tip: If you expect frequent wine at dinner or several cocktails a day, the daily cost can quickly be justified; otherwise a non‑alcoholic choice may suit those who mainly want soda and specialty coffees.

Carnival Cruise Beverage Package rules, restrictions and “please note” items

Before you commit, know the house rules that govern use and timing. The purchaser must be 21+ to buy CHEERS!, and when one adult buys it all adults in the same stateroom must also hold it for the entire cruise.

Responsible service controls: only one drink may be ordered per person per transaction and a guest may have up to 15 alcoholic beverages in any 24‑hour period (06:00–06:00). Plans are non‑transferable and refunds are not offered, so choose with your expected consumption in mind.

Activation, ports and island exceptions

Packages activate on board only. Note that for voyages departing Texas, Norfolk and New York, CHEERS! becomes active from day two at 06:00. That means your first day on board may not include full benefits.

Plans do not apply ashore. They are not valid at Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, moon cay princess or princess cays and similar cay princess cays stops. Check your itinerary so you can plan drinks and bottles for port days.

Service formats, dining room use and wine

Service rules restrict some formats, beverages are served in glassware and some packaged items are limited by venue. The dining room honours inclusions such as 1–1.5L waters under CHEERS!.

Wine by the glass is included up to the stated limit, while bottles over the cap receive the published discount. Review charge and service notes for your sailing and plan the first day accordingly.

How to choose and buy: match the right package to your cruise

Start by matching your typical day‑to‑day orders to the per‑day price to see real value. Estimate how many cocktails, glasses of wine, specialty coffees, bottles of water and sodas you would buy each day. Multiply those by the expected price in USD and compare the total to the per‑day plan cost.

Calculating value per day, per person: cocktails, specialty coffees, bottled water and soda

Build a quick calculator: list your likely drinks and assign a price for each glass, coffee or bottle. Add a conservative day and a treat‑yourself day. This shows whether the daily price covers your habits across the whole cruise.

Purchased prior vs onboard: prices, service charge, AUD voyages and Manage Booking

Buying CHEERS! purchased prior is cheaper, about USD 82.54 per person including the 18% service charge versus USD 88.44 on board. For voyages priced in AUD the pre‑trip rate is AUD 111 (on board AUD 119) and no local service charge applies. Use Manage Booking early to lock the price and secure availability.

Tip: factor the 25% discount on costly glasses and bottles when modelling value, and include the zero‑alcohol option if you favour specialty coffees, smoothies or premium waters. Consider where you drink, bars, lounges or dining rooms change the mix of items you order and will affect the final price.

Carnival Cruise Beverage Package

Onboard venues honour entitlements across bars, lounges and dining areas, so you can order without hunting for exceptions.

Where it works on board: bars, lounges, main and specialty dining

The plan applies in the main dining room, specialty dining and all public bars and lounges. That makes it easy to pair a wine or cocktail with a meal or enjoy drinks during a sea day.

By‑the‑glass rules are consistent: wine by the glass and cocktails up to the price cap count the same whether you are at a bar or at a table.

Practical water access is standard: 0.5L bottles appear in bars and lounges, while 1–1.5L bottles are placed in main and specialty dining for table service.

Cruise the Vineyard coupons can be redeemed at Main Bars, Specialty Dining Restaurants and Dining Rooms, making it simple to add a bottle or a tasting glass alongside your meal.

Remember that use is tracked per person and only one drink may be ordered at a time. Menus vary by lounge, but coverage for cocktails, specialty coffees and standard spirits stays reliable.

Adding on a drinks package before you sail will save you money. For other ways to save learn more about All Inclusive Cruises.

Conclusion

Work out a realistic daily drinks habit and see which option saves you money.

Estimate what you’ll order in a typical sea day, tally costs in USD and compare that total to the per day fee. CHEERS! suits guests who drink several cocktails or wine a day; bottomless bubbles is ideal for soda‑forward families.

The zero‑alcohol choice is the all‑rounder for those who favour specialty coffees, smoothies, premium water and mocktails per person.

Please note: plans apply on board only and do not cover Half Moon Cay, half moon or princess cays — the same applies to moon cay and moon cay princess stops. Please note that terms and price may vary by itinerary and region; always confirm before purchases made. Please note that buying ahead often locks a better rate per day and speeds embarkation.

Self‑serve water, iced tea, coffee and morning juices remain complimentary; plans add broader drinks under glass and venue rules. UK guests should lock the right option via Manage Booking to avoid surprise costs and enjoy every day without doubt.