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If you are considering a Carnival Cruise Line drink package, one of the most important questions is how many drinks you can actually order each day. Carnival’s CHEERS! beverage package allows eligible guests to purchase covered alcoholic drinks up to a daily limit, along with applicable non-alcoholic beverages.
The key number to remember is 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period. Carnival defines that period as 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Once you reach 15 alcoholic drinks, you cannot purchase additional alcoholic beverages through the CHEERS! program for that period.
However, the 15-drink limit does not mean you only get 15 total beverages. Applicable non-alcoholic drinks do not count toward the alcoholic-drink limit.
The Carnival CHEERS! package allows you to order up to 15 alcoholic drinks during each 24-hour period, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m.
The limit applies to alcoholic beverages covered by the package, including eligible:
Carnival's current package information says covered drinks are available up to the package's stated per-drink value, which can vary by itinerary and currency.
No. Applicable non-alcoholic beverages do not count toward the 15 alcoholic drinks.
Carnival specifically states that sodas and other qualifying non-alcoholic beverages remain available without reducing the 15-drink alcoholic limit.
Depending on the package and ship, eligible non-alcoholic choices can include items such as:
The exact selection can vary, so it is sensible to check the current package details for your sailing before purchasing.
Carnival's CHEERS! program operates on a 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily period. The 15-alcoholic-drink allowance applies within that period.
This means the limit should not be viewed simply as a calendar-day allowance from midnight to midnight.
For example, if you order alcoholic drinks throughout the afternoon and evening, those orders are part of the same 9:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m. period. Reaching 15 means the alcoholic portion of your CHEERS! benefits is finished for that period.
Once you have consumed 15 alcoholic drinks during the applicable 24-hour period, you cannot purchase additional alcoholic beverages through the CHEERS! package.
Carnival also emphasizes responsible alcohol service. Its staff may refuse service to a guest who appears intoxicated, regardless of whether the guest has remaining drinks available under the package.
Therefore, the 15-drink figure is a maximum, not a target. You do not need to consume 15 drinks to get value from the package.
No. Carnival's package rules state that only one alcoholic drink may be ordered at a time, and sharing is not permitted.
The package is intended for the individual who purchased it. You cannot use your CHEERS! package to buy drinks for another passenger.
This restriction also applies to certain larger-format drinks. Carnival specifically excludes sharing cocktails and items such as pitchers, tubes and buckets from the program.
The CHEERS! package is designed to cover a broad selection of individual alcoholic beverages.
Eligible domestic and imported beers can be included under CHEERS!, subject to the package's terms and applicable price limits.
Wine by the glass is included when it meets the package requirements. Full bottles of wine are not included as an unlimited package beverage.
Carnival's program also provides a 25% discount on bottles of wine at certain venues and on qualifying purchases.
Hand-crafted and frozen cocktails can qualify for CHEERS!, provided they meet the package requirements.
This makes the package potentially attractive to guests who prefer cocktails rather than beer or wine.
Eligible spirits and mixed drinks can also be covered, subject to the applicable price limit and package exclusions.
Having CHEERS! does not mean every beverage sold on a Carnival ship is automatically included.
Examples of exclusions can include:
Carnival's package terms should be checked for your particular sailing because included products, prices and restrictions can change.
Yes. The CHEERS! package is purchased for individual passengers, and Carnival requires each adult assigned to the same stateroom to purchase the program when applicable.
You cannot combine two passengers' allowances.
For example, if two eligible adults each have CHEERS!, one person cannot consume 20 drinks by using the other passenger's unused five-drink allowance. The package is non-transferable and sharing is prohibited.
1.It is not unlimited for alcoholic beverages.
The CHEERS! package provides access to qualifying alcoholic beverages up to 15 drinks per applicable 24-hour period. Qualifying non-alcoholic beverages are handled separately and do not reduce that 15-drink alcoholic allowance.
So, calling CHEERS! an "unlimited drink package" can be misleading if you interpret unlimited to mean unlimited alcoholic drinks.
A more accurate description is that it provides broad access to included beverages with a 15-alcoholic-drink daily maximum.
No. Carnival states that once you have consumed the 15 alcoholic drinks permitted under CHEERS!, you cannot purchase additional alcoholic beverages.
This is important for anyone comparing Carnival's package with drink packages offered by other cruise lines. Always check the specific cruise line's current rules rather than assuming every package works the same way.
CHEERS! is generally sold for the entire duration of the cruise, rather than allowing passengers to purchase it for individual days. Carnival's current terms state that the package is available for the full cruise and has additional eligibility and sailing-length restrictions.
The exact availability can depend on the itinerary and sailing.
Before buying, review the package terms associated with your reservation because Carnival can update pricing, eligibility and package conditions.
Carnival states that each adult assigned to the same stateroom must purchase the CHEERS! program when applicable.
This rule matters when calculating the total cost of a cruise.
For example, if two adults are sharing a cabin, you generally cannot purchase CHEERS! for only one adult simply because the other person does not expect to drink much. Carnival's cabin-level purchasing rules apply.
The value of the package depends heavily on what you normally drink.
Carnival's published sample prices include approximately:
Carnival notes that these are sample prices and that prices and availability can change.
This is why the number of drinks you normally expect to purchase is more useful than simply looking at the 15-drink maximum.
There is no single number that works for every passenger.
A person who drinks several alcoholic beverages each day may find the package more useful than someone who drinks only one or two.
When deciding, consider:
Do not assume you need to reach 15 drinks every day for CHEERS! to provide value. The package can also cover qualifying non-alcoholic beverages, while the actual financial benefit depends on your individual consumption and the package price.
No. The 15-drink limit should be treated as a program restriction, not a daily drinking goal.
Carnival says its bartenders are trained to recognize signs of intoxication and can stop serving guests who appear intoxicated.
If you purchase CHEERS!, use it for convenience and predictable beverage costs rather than trying to maximize the number of drinks consumed.
Carnival also offers CHEERS! Zero Proof, a premium non-alcoholic beverage package. It is different from the alcoholic CHEERS! program.
The Zero Proof package can include qualifying beverages such as:
Carnival's current terms indicate that the Zero Proof package does not use the 15-alcoholic-drink limit because it does not include alcoholic beverages.
Package pricing can vary. Check the price shown for your specific cruise before deciding whether the package makes financial sense.
Do not assume your favorite drink is covered. Look at the current terms, particularly if you prefer premium spirits, specialty coffee, bottled products or full bottles of wine.
If multiple adults are assigned to your stateroom, Carnival's requirement that applicable adults purchase CHEERS! can significantly affect the total cost.
The limit specifically concerns alcoholic drinks. Qualifying non-alcoholic beverages do not count toward the 15-drink alcoholic maximum.
There is no benefit in trying to consume all 15 drinks. Carnival can refuse alcohol service when appropriate, and responsible drinking is part of the program's rules.
You can receive up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period, with Carnival defining the applicable period as 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
No. Qualifying non-alcoholic beverages do not count toward the 15-alcoholic-drink limit.
No. Carnival permits only one alcoholic drink at a time, and the package cannot be shared.
No. The package is non-transferable, and sharing drinks is prohibited.
Once you have consumed 15 alcoholic drinks during the applicable period, you cannot purchase additional alcoholic beverages through CHEERS! for that period.
No. The package's 15-drink allowance applies to its defined 24-hour period. Unused alcoholic-drink capacity does not become an additional allowance for a later period.
An eligible serving of wine by the glass counts as an alcoholic beverage under the package. Full bottles are not treated as individual unlimited package drinks.
Yes, eligible hand-crafted and frozen cocktails can be included, provided they meet the package's terms and applicable price requirements.
CHEERS! offers broad access to included beverages, but alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 per applicable 24-hour period. Qualifying non-alcoholic beverages do not count toward that limit.
Carnival generally requires each adult assigned to the same stateroom to purchase CHEERS! when the program is purchased, subject to Carnival's specific rules and exceptions.
So, how many drinks can you get a day with a Carnival Cruise Line drink package? With the CHEERS! package, the current limit is 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Qualifying non-alcoholic beverages do not count toward those 15 alcoholic drinks.
The most important point is that 15 is a maximum, not a requirement. Whether CHEERS! is worthwhile depends on your drinking habits, the package price for your sailing, the beverages you prefer and Carnival's rules for your particular cruise.
For the most accurate decision, review the package terms and current price attached to your sailing before purchasing, since Carnival's offerings, prices and restrictions can change.
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