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Yes, Royal Caribbean International offers several drink and beverage packages for guests who want unlimited or discounted beverages during their cruise. The main options are the Deluxe Beverage Package, Refreshment Package, and Classic Soda Package. Royal Caribbean also offers water packages for guests who prefer to purchase bottled water in advance. Royal Caribbean
These packages can be purchased before the cruise or, where available, onboard. However, package prices and specific terms can vary by sailing, itinerary, and promotion, so it is important to check the package offered for your particular cruise before purchasing.
Royal Caribbean currently provides three main beverage package choices:
| Package | Main Drinks Included | Alcohol Included? |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Beverage Package | Cocktails, spirits, beer, wine by the glass, soda, water, juices, coffees, teas and mocktails | Yes |
| Refreshment Package | Soda, bottled water, premium coffee and tea, juices, mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks | No |
| Classic Soda Package | Fountain soda and Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages | No |
The packages are designed for different drinking preferences, so you do not necessarily need to purchase the most comprehensive option. Royal Caribbean
The Deluxe Beverage Package is Royal Caribbean's alcohol-inclusive beverage package.
It includes a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including:
Royal Caribbean states that the package covers individual beverage items up to the applicable package limit. Its current published information lists a $14-per-drink value limit, subject to the terms applicable to the sailing. Royal Caribbean
The package also provides discounts on certain bottled wines. Royal Caribbean currently states that guests receive 40% off bottles priced up to $100 and 20% off bottles priced above $100, subject to the applicable terms. Royal Caribbean
The Deluxe Beverage Package provides unlimited eligible alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise, subject to Royal Caribbean's package rules and alcohol policies.
The package is personal and cannot be shared with another guest. Royal Caribbean also states that guests purchasing an alcohol-inclusive package generally must purchase it for all guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom. Royal Caribbean
The Refreshment Package is designed for guests who want more than basic soda but do not want an alcohol package.
It includes:
It does not include alcoholic beverages. Royal Caribbean
This can be useful for guests who regularly drink specialty coffee, bottled water, juices, or mocktails but do not want to purchase an alcohol-inclusive package.
The Classic Soda Package is the basic option for guests who mainly want soft drinks.
It includes:
The cup is valid for the sailing on which it is issued. Royal Caribbean
Beginning March 15, 2026, Royal Caribbean changed the Freestyle cup rules for some beverage packages. The Classic Soda Package continues to include the cup, while the Refreshment and Deluxe packages no longer automatically include it. Guests with those packages can purchase a Freestyle Cup onboard for $4.99 if they want to use the Freestyle machines. Royal Caribbean
Yes. Royal Caribbean also offers a Water Package for guests who want bottled water delivered to their stateroom.
Current package options include:
Royal Caribbean states that the water can be delivered to the stateroom on the date selected by the guest. Royal Caribbean
A water package is separate from the broader beverage packages.
A beverage package does not mean every drink or beverage-related purchase is automatically covered.
Depending on the package, exclusions can include:
Royal Caribbean specifically states that beverages served inside licensed Starbucks locations are excluded from its beverage packages. Royal Caribbean
It is therefore worth checking the current package terms before assuming a particular drink is included.
No. Beverage packages are intended for individual guest use and cannot be shared between passengers.
Royal Caribbean states that only one beverage is served to the guest at a time under its all-inclusive beverage package rules. Royal Caribbean
Sharing a package with another passenger is therefore not an appropriate way to reduce the cost of drinks.
The rules depend on the type of package.
For the alcohol-inclusive Deluxe Beverage Package, Royal Caribbean states that all guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom generally need to purchase the package. Royal Caribbean
Non-alcoholic packages can generally be purchased individually.
Because exceptions and itinerary-specific rules can apply, check the terms displayed for your sailing before completing the purchase.
An additional gratuity or service charge can apply to beverage package purchases.
Royal Caribbean's general FAQ states that an 18% gratuity is automatically added to pre-cruise or onboard beverage package purchases on most sailings, except where prohibited by law. Royal Caribbean
However, treatment can vary by departure country. For example, Royal Caribbean states that beverage-package service charges for sailings departing Australia are already included in the listed price. Royal Caribbean
For this reason, check the final price shown during booking rather than relying only on the advertised package price.
Royal Caribbean states that beverage packages are active once you board the ship.
Eligible drinks can generally be obtained at participating onboard venues, including bars and restaurants. The package information also indicates that packages can be used at Royal Caribbean's private destinations such as Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee, subject to applicable terms and availability. Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean's beverage-package FAQ states that the all-inclusive packages are sold for the length of the voyage rather than as a one-day package.
For example, purchasing the package does not normally mean you can select only the days when you expect to drink more. Royal Caribbean
There are also specific purchasing rules for short cruises, so review the conditions for your itinerary before buying.
You can generally purchase beverage packages before your cruise through Royal Caribbean's cruise-planning system or purchase eligible packages onboard.
Confirm your ship, sailing date, itinerary, and cruise length.
Compare the available options:
Look carefully at the current inclusions and exclusions rather than choosing a package based only on its name.
Check whether gratuities, taxes, or other applicable charges are added.
Complete the purchase through the available Royal Caribbean booking or cruise-planning options.
Royal Caribbean's official beverage-package page provides current package information and purchasing options. Royal Caribbean
The best approach is to compare the package with your normal drinking habits rather than assuming an unlimited package will automatically save money.
You mainly drink:
You regularly want:
You expect to regularly order:
The actual value depends on your personal consumption and the package price offered for your sailing.
Before purchasing a Royal Caribbean beverage package, check these points:
Prices can vary, so check the current price attached to your specific cruise.
Look at the final checkout price to determine whether an 18% beverage-package gratuity or another applicable service charge has been added. Royal Caribbean
Check the package's individual beverage price limit and applicable exclusions.
Licensed Starbucks beverages are excluded from Royal Caribbean's beverage packages. Royal Caribbean
If buying an alcohol-inclusive package, check the requirement concerning other legal-drinking-age guests in the same stateroom. Royal Caribbean
If you want to use Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, check whether your package includes the required cup. Since March 15, 2026, the Refreshment and Deluxe packages no longer automatically include it. Royal Caribbean
Yes. Royal Caribbean offers the Deluxe Beverage Package, Refreshment Package, and Classic Soda Package, along with separate water-package options. Royal Caribbean
The Deluxe Beverage Package includes eligible alcoholic beverages such as cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine by the glass. The Refreshment and Classic Soda packages do not include alcohol. Royal Caribbean
Premium coffees and teas are included with the Refreshment and Deluxe packages, subject to exclusions. Beverages from licensed Starbucks locations are not included. Royal Caribbean
Bottled still and sparkling water is included with the Refreshment and Deluxe packages. Royal Caribbean also offers a separate water package with bottles delivered to the stateroom. Royal Caribbean
No. Beverage packages are personal and cannot be shared with other passengers. Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean generally requires all guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom to purchase the alcohol-inclusive package. Check the specific terms for your sailing for applicable exceptions. Royal Caribbean
For most sailings, Royal Caribbean states that an 18% gratuity is automatically added to beverage package purchases. Rules can differ depending on the departure country. Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean states that beverage packages can be used at its private destinations, including Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee, subject to applicable terms. Royal Caribbean
No. Royal Caribbean excludes beverages served inside licensed Starbucks locations from its beverage packages. Royal Caribbean
No. The Refreshment Package is a non-alcoholic package covering drinks such as soda, bottled water, premium coffee and tea, juices, mocktails, and eligible milkshakes. Royal Caribbean
Yes. The Classic Soda Package includes access to Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages and the associated Freestyle cup. The cup rules differ for the Deluxe and Refreshment packages after the March 15, 2026 change. Royal Caribbean
Eligible beverage packages can be purchased onboard, although availability and pricing can vary. Royal Caribbean also provides pre-cruise purchasing options. Royal Caribbean
Yes, Royal Caribbean International offers drink packages for different types of travelers. The Deluxe Beverage Package covers eligible alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, while the Refreshment Package focuses on premium non-alcoholic drinks and the Classic Soda Package is designed primarily for fountain soft drinks. A separate water package is also available. Royal Caribbean
Before purchasing, compare the package's current price with your expected daily beverage consumption. Also check gratuities, exclusions, stateroom requirements, beverage limits, and the latest terms for your specific sailing. This helps ensure that the package you choose matches how you actually plan to drink during your Royal Caribbean cruise.
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