A Guide to Carnival Cruise Line's Drinks Packages
Carnival Cruise Line is beloved for its fun and exciting voyages, sailing to international destinations including North America, the Caribbean, Australasia and beyond. Boasting an array of family-friendly activities and amenities, from thrilling water parks and slides, to enchanting entertainment and a myriad of dining options, Carnival Cruise Line is a fantastic option for those looking for a unique cruising experience that's fun from start to finish.
With 26 ships currently in the fleet, there’s a Carnival Cruise Line getaway for every budget and taste, whether you’re looking for a week-long escape or a more extensive break with your family in tow.
Onboard, you can enjoy a wide selection of drinks including coffee, hot chocolate, lemonade, ice tea and more all included in your fare within the buffet restaurant. However, if you’re looking for a more extensive variety of drinks, then you might want to consider one of the Carnival drinks packages that are available.
In this guide, we’ll take you through the different Carnival Cruise Line drinks packages available, including the prices, inclusions and answers to a selection of the top FAQs surrounding their drinks packages.
Keep reading to find out more!
Carnival’s Bottomless Bubbles Drinks Package
Whether you’re travelling with little ones or you’re simply looking for an alcohol-free option, Carnival’s Bottomless Bubbles drinks package is ideal.
Prices from: $6.95 per day (for children), $9.50 per day (for adults)
With this option, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide variety of soft drinks throughout the day, including during meals, whilst watching theatre performances or in other areas of the ship (such as in every bar).
Take advantage of unlimited juices and soft drinks throughout your cruise, including:
- Flavoured mineral waters (by the glass)
- Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew (by the glass)
- A selection of juices, including orange juice, cranberry, tomato, pineapple and grapefruit (by the glass)
However, the following drinks aren’t included in the Bottomless Bubbles drinks package:
- Any other non-alcoholic drinks that are not listed above
- Alcoholic drinks
- Souvenir shop purchases
- Bottled water
- Speciality coffee
- Mini bar and room service drinks
- Gangway drinks
Carnival’s Cheers! Drinks Package
Alternatively, you might opt for the Cheers package. With this drinks package, you can access a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Suitable for guests 21+, the Cheers package will be added for all guests in the stateroom that are over 21 in select staterooms.
Prices from: $59.95 per person, per day
With the Cheers! Package, you can enjoy the following drinks throughout your cruise:
- A variety of spirits, including cocktails (up to $20) by the glass
- Beer and wine (by the glass) up to $20
- Soft drinks and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails
- Energy drinks
- Speciality coffee and tea
- Bottled water (500ml)
- A selection of non-alcoholic bottled drinks
- Packaged water in speciality restaurants and in the main dining room
- 25% discount on any wine by the glass and spirits (over $20), wine and champagne by the bottle and drinks classes and seminars
However, the following drinks aren’t included in the Cheers! drinks package:
- Souvenir glass drinks
- Bottles of liquor
- Gangway drinks
- Room service or mini bar drinks
- In-stateroom drinks programmes
- Sharing buckets, tubes, pitchers, cocktails or floaters
- Events/private party beverages
- Merchandise, food items, cigars and cigarettes
By pre-booking your drinks package ahead of your cruise, you’ll be able to unlock savings of up to 10%.
Cruise the Vineyard Wine Package
If you’re a wine enthusiast, then the Cruise the Vineyard Wine Package ticks all the boxes. After collecting the wine package coupons at Cherry on Top, you can use them either at the main bars, speciality restaurants or in the main dining room to benefit from tempting discounts on bottles of wine.
Prices from: $81 per person
A great option for those looking to try a selection of wines, the package includes an array of wines from Armenia, California, Chile, France, Argentina and beyond. With this package, you can delight in wine selections including:
- Pinot Grigio
- California Rose
- California Pinot Noir
- Chile Cabernet
- Armenia White Zinfandel
There are two options, 3 bottles or 5 bottles.
Cruise the Vineyard Premium Wine Package
Alternatively, if you’re searching for a more premium wine option, then the Cruise the Vineyard Premium Wine Package is perfect for you. With this extensive package, you can indulge in a variety of premium wines.
Price from: $124 per person
Similarly to the above, you can collect your coupon from Cherry on Top onboard. With this package, you can enjoy discounts on a variety of wines from a range of international destinations including California, Chile, France and beyond.
There are two options, 3 bottles or 5 bottles.
Carnival Cruises Drinks Package FAQs
How many drinks do you get with the Carnival drinks package?
Whilst you're allowed unlimited drinks with the Bottomless Bubbles package, with the Cheers drinks package, you’re permitted to get up to 15 alcoholic drinks in a 24 hour period. Only one drink can be ordered at a time.
Is it worth getting the drinks packages on Carnival?
If you’re looking for a more inclusive option, then a drinks package on Carnival is worth the money. Even though you get a wide selection of drinks included at the buffet and you can opt to pay for drinks as you go, if you want to enjoy a drink in the other bars, restaurants and more throughout your cruise without having to bring your wallet out, then you might want to consider purchasing a drinks package.
How to book a Carnival Cruises drinks package
There’s two options when it comes to booking your drinks package on a Carnival cruise. You can either do this at the time of booking (which also comes with a discount attached), on the evening prior to your cruise via the Carnival portal or onboard at a myriad of bar locations.
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Top Carnival Drinks Package Terms and Conditions
Bottomless Bubbles
- Prices are subject to change.
- There’s only one drink per guest with a 5 minute wait in-between ordering more.
- The drinks package is not transferable and can’t be shared with other guests.
- The drinks package is non-refundable.
- The drinks package can’t be used on any of the Carnival private island resorts.
- Sales tax will be added on top within the US.
- There is a service charge of 18% on top of the package price.
Cheers! Drinks Package
- Prices are subject to change.
- Guests must be 21+ in order to purchase this drinks package.
- Every adult in the same stateroom must purchase this drinks package.
- The drinks package is not transferable and can’t be shared with other guests.
- The drinks package is refundable up to the evening prior to your cruise (9pm EST) otherwise it is non-refundable.
- This package is only available to purchase for the whole duration of the cruise.
- There’s only one drink per guest with a 5 minute wait in-between ordering more.
- There is a limit of 15 drinks per day.
Other terms and conditions may apply.
Cruise the Vineyards
- Prices are subject to change.
- For sailings from New Orleans, coupons can be collected from the Main Dining Room.
- Whilst there is no corkage fee, there is a 18% service charge which will be added to the purchase price.
- Prices are the same onboard as they are pre-cruise.
Other terms and conditions may apply.