A drink package is one of the few things to purchase in addition to your Royal Caribbean cruise. So the common question when booking your Royal Caribbean cruise is which drink package should I get. We have a list of updated prices for 2024 cruises as well as what’s included in them compared to 2023 on a variety of ships.
There are four things to keep in mind when booking your drink package:
- Everyone in your room has to purchase the same drink package if it’s a full alcohol package otherwise known as Deluxe Beverage Package.
- Drink package prices do not include the standard 18% gratuity that Royal Caribbean adds to all of its drink packages at checkout.
- All beverage packages exclude anything served inside a licensed Starbucks store.
- Not all ships have the same prices (Icon Of the Seas prices are a little more) it’s generally only the alcoholic price changes.
Royal Caribbean has some standard discounts they provide pre-cruise to most of its drink packages. The discount column reflects the average price of these discounts.
Average Drink Package Prices
| 2024 Drink Package | 2023 | Discount | 2024 | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Beverage Package | $98 | $72.99 | $105 | $77.99 |
| Refreshment Package | $36 | $27.99 | $38 | $29.99 |
| Classic Soda Package | $15 | $9.99 | $15 | $9.99 |
| Water Package (12 Bottles) | $39 | $22.99 | $39 | $22.99 |
| Cafe Select Coffee Card | $31 | – | $31 | – |
The deluxe beverage package is generally buy one get one 50% off, this averages out to 77.99 for two people on a 2024 cruise. The refreshment package is generally 20% off, and the classic soda package is 30% off. Prices for the classic soda package, water package, as well as café coffee card, are all the same prices.
Icon Of The Seas Drink Package Prices
| 2024 Icon Drink Package | 2024 | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Beverage Package | $110 | $87.99 |
| Refreshment Package | $38 | $33.99 |
| Classic Soda Package | $15 | $9.99 |
| Water Package (12 Bottles) | $39 | $30.00 |
| Cafe Select Coffee Card | $31 | – |
If you’re debating on which package to get here are some prices of standard drinks on board.
Average On-Board Drink Prices
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer | $7 – $8 |
| Glass of wine | $9 – $20 |
| Cocktail | $8 – $13 |
| Soft drink | $3 |
| Specialty tea or coffee | $4 |
| Bottle of water | $3 |
| Tea, coffee, & hot chocolate | FREE |
| Flavored water | FREE |
| Lemonade | FREE |
| Milk | FREE |
| Fruit juice | FREE with breakfast |
Sample Of On-Board Drink Prices
Deluxe Beverage Package ($105 discounted to $77.99)
- Vodka: Absolut, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Stoli, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Rum: Bacardi, Bacardi 8, Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Miami Club
- Gin: Aviation, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, New Amsterdam, The Botanist
- Tequila/ Mezcal: 1800 Avion Silver, Camarena Gold, Patron Silver, Del Maquey Vida Blanco Mezcal
- Scotch: Chiva Regal 12 Year Old, Dewars 12 Year, Glenfiddich, Johnnie Walker Black, The Glenlivet
- Whiskey, Bourbon/ Rye: Buffalo Trace, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Makers Mark, Whistle Pig Rye
- Cognac: Hennessy VS, Remy Martin VSOP
- Spiked Seltzers: Truly
- Beers: Domestic, imported, and craft beer brands
- Wine by the Glass: Iconic varietals from California to New Zealand
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Can and fountain soda, fresh and bottled juices, premium coffee and teas, bottled and sparkling water, Johnny Rockets Shakes
Refreshment Package ($36 discounted to $29.99)
- Johnny Rockets Shakes
- Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
- Fresh-squeezed juices
- Bottled still and sparkling waterPremium coffees and teas
- Fresh-squeezed juices
- Fountain soda and refills at any venue
- Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
Classic Soda Package ($15 discounted to $9.99)
- Fountain soda and refills at any venue
- Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
Cafe Select Coffee Card ($31)
- 15 specialty espresso-based coffees like:
- Macchiato, latte, iced coffee, espresso, and cappuccino
- Save up to 50% on individually purchased coffees.
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