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If you are planning a cruise with Margaritaville at Sea, you may be wondering whether drinks are unlimited or whether you need to purchase a beverage package. The answer depends on the type of drink and package you choose.
Margaritaville at Sea offers an Ultimate Beverage Chill package that covers many alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, but alcoholic and specialty beverages are not completely unlimited. The package currently allows up to 15 alcoholic and specialty beverages per person per day, while soda and 500 ml bottled water are unlimited.
Here is what you need to know before adding a drink package to your cruise.
Yes, Margaritaville at Sea offers beverage packages with unlimited options, but not every drink is unlimited.
The main premium option is the Ultimate Beverage Chill package. It includes beers, wines by the glass, cocktails, specialty drinks, soda, bottled water, juices, mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages. However, alcoholic and specialty drinks are limited to 15 per guest per day.
Soda and 500 ml bottled water do not count toward the 15-drink daily limit and remain unlimited under the package.
Therefore, it is more accurate to describe the package as unlimited for certain non-alcoholic beverages and generous but capped for alcoholic and specialty drinks.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package is designed for passengers who want more than basic soft drinks.
According to Margaritaville at Sea, the package includes:
Individual alcoholic and specialty beverages are covered up to a $20 menu price. If you choose a drink that costs more than $20, you must pay the difference.
The package covers a broad selection of alcoholic beverages.
Examples listed by Margaritaville at Sea include brands such as LandShark, Corona, Michelob Ultra, Tito's, Grey Goose, Belvedere, Patrón Silver, Jameson, Jack Daniel's, Crown Royal, Buffalo Trace, Bacardi Superior, Kraken Spiced, Chivas Regal, Glenfiddich, Hendrick's and Hennessy, among others. Availability can vary.
This means passengers can choose from beer, wine, spirits and various cocktails rather than being restricted to a small basic selection.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package has a limit of 15 alcoholic and specialty beverages per person per day.
This limit applies to:
Once you reach the daily limit, additional qualifying drinks must be purchased separately.
Importantly, soda and 500 ml bottled water are unlimited and do not count toward the 15-drink allowance.
Yes. Margaritaville at Sea offers a separate Unlimited Soda Package, as well as unlimited soda as part of the Ultimate Beverage Chill package.
The Unlimited Soda Package includes unlimited refills of fountain Coca-Cola products for the duration of the cruise. It also comes with a Margaritaville at Sea souvenir cup.
The current listed price for the Unlimited Soda Package is $12 per person per night, before the mandatory 20% service gratuity added at checkout.
Specialty coffee and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks are not included in the basic Unlimited Soda Package.
The price depends on the sailing.
Margaritaville at Sea currently advertises the Ultimate Beverage Chill package from $49.99 per person per night, although pricing varies according to the length of the cruise. The company's Paradise package page may show different starting prices depending on the ship and sailing.
There is also a mandatory 20% service charge, which is included in the final price rather than the advertised base price.
Because prices and promotions can change, it is best to check your specific sailing before deciding whether the package offers good value.
Whether the package is worthwhile depends mainly on how much you expect to drink.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package may make sense if you regularly order cocktails, beer, wine or premium spirits throughout the day. It can also be useful if you want unlimited soda and bottled water without purchasing each drink individually.
It may be less attractive if you:
A simple way to evaluate it is to estimate how many paid drinks you would normally purchase each day and compare that amount with the package's total cost, including the service charge.
Generally, yes.
If one guest in a stateroom purchases the Ultimate Beverage Chill package, all guests aged 21 or older in that same stateroom must purchase it. Margaritaville at Sea notes that limited exceptions may be available in certain circumstances, such as a documented medical condition, but these are subject to approval.
This rule is important when calculating the real cost of a beverage package for a couple or group.
For example, if two adults share a cabin, you generally cannot purchase the package for only one adult while leaving the other adult without it.
Guests must be 21 or older to purchase the Ultimate Beverage Chill package. Margaritaville at Sea also states that the minimum drinking age for alcoholic beverages aboard its vessels is 21.
Age verification may be required when purchasing or receiving alcoholic beverages.
No.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package is non-transferable, and its benefits cannot be shared with other guests or family members. Only one drink may be ordered and served at a time.
The same principle applies to the Unlimited Soda Package, which is also non-transferable and cannot be shared.
This prevents one passenger from using their package to obtain drinks for another passenger.
Although the Ultimate Beverage Chill package covers many drinks, it does have exclusions.
The package does not include:
Understanding these exclusions can prevent unexpected charges during your cruise.
Not completely.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package covers qualifying beverages priced at up to $20. If you select an eligible drink priced above $20, you are responsible for paying the difference.
This is particularly important if you prefer high-end spirits or premium specialty cocktails.
Yes, under the Ultimate Beverage Chill package, 500 ml bottled water is unlimited. Bottled water does not count toward the 15 alcoholic and specialty beverage limit.
However, larger bottles of water are excluded from the package.
No.
Specialty coffee is one of the notable exclusions from the Ultimate Beverage Chill package. Self-service hot coffee and tea at select venues may be complimentary, but specialty coffee purchases are not covered.
The separate Unlimited Soda Package also excludes specialty coffee.
Some beverages are available without purchasing a beverage package.
Margaritaville at Sea lists complimentary options such as filtered water, self-serve hot coffee and tea at select venues, and a rotating juice selection at select venues.
However, alcoholic beverages, many specialty drinks and other premium beverages are not part of the complimentary selection.
This means you do not necessarily need a beverage package simply to have something to drink during the cruise.
Margaritaville at Sea also offers Cruise+ Bundles that combine cruise-related benefits with beverages and Wi-Fi.
The company currently describes the bundle as including:
The Cruise+ Bundle is available only when booking, so it is different from simply adding a beverage package after making a reservation.
The overall beverage-package structure is similar, but specific packages and promotions can vary by ship.
For example, Margaritaville at Sea currently promotes the Ultimate Beverage Chill on both Paradise and Islander, while some exclusive packages are associated with particular ships.
Before purchasing, check the beverage options attached to your exact sailing rather than assuming every package is available everywhere.
Consider your normal drinking habits before purchasing.
The current advertised price is $12 per person per night before the applicable service gratuity.
Remember that the package has a 15-drink daily limit for alcoholic and specialty beverages.
No. The Ultimate Beverage Chill package allows up to 15 alcoholic and specialty beverages per person per day. Soda and 500 ml bottled water are unlimited.
Yes. The Unlimited Soda Package provides unlimited fountain soda refills, and soda is also unlimited under the Ultimate Beverage Chill package.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package allows a maximum of 15 alcoholic and specialty beverages per guest per day. Soda and 500 ml bottled water do not count toward that limit.
Yes. The Ultimate Beverage Chill package includes unlimited 500 ml bottled water. Larger bottles are excluded.
No. Beverage packages are non-transferable and cannot be shared with other guests.
Generally, yes. If one guest purchases Ultimate Beverage Chill, all guests aged 21 or older in that stateroom must purchase it, subject to limited exceptions.
Yes, but if a qualifying drink exceeds the $20 package limit, you must pay the difference.
No. Specialty coffee is excluded from the Ultimate Beverage Chill package.
It can be worthwhile for passengers who regularly order alcoholic or specialty drinks. Passengers who mainly drink complimentary beverages or only have occasional paid drinks may find paying individually more economical.
For soft drinks, the Unlimited Soda Package is the lower-cost option. Margaritaville at Sea currently lists it at $12 per person per night before the mandatory 20% service gratuity.
So, does Margaritaville at Sea have unlimited drinks? Yes, but there is an important distinction between unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic beverages.
The Ultimate Beverage Chill package provides unlimited soda and 500 ml bottled water, along with beer, wine, cocktails, spirits and specialty beverages. However, alcoholic and specialty drinks are capped at 15 per person per day, and qualifying drinks are covered only up to $20 each.
For passengers who mainly want soft drinks, the separate Unlimited Soda Package can be a simpler and less expensive choice. For frequent cocktail, beer or wine drinkers, Ultimate Beverage Chill offers broader coverage, provided you understand its daily limit, cabin rules, exclusions and service charge.
Because package prices and offerings can change, check the package details for your specific Margaritaville at Sea sailing before purchasing.
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