A Guide to Celebrity Cruises Drinks Packages

If you’re considering booking a Celebrity Cruises getaway or you’ve got one coming up, then you might be thinking about purchasing a drinks package that you can use throughout your cruise. 

Celebrity Cruises offers three types of drinks packages aboard their ships, including a Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package, a Classic Drinks Package and a Premium Drinks Package. Varying in price and what’s included, you’ll be able to find a drinks package that suits you; whether you’re looking to enjoy a selection of soft drinks, or cocktails, wines and spirits. Keep in mind however, that package prices can vary by ship, itinerary and the duration of your chosen cruise. 

We’ve created a handy guide to Celebrity Cruises Drinks Packages, with all the information you need to choose the best drinks package for your next cruise holiday! Read on to find out more.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package

Price from: $30 per person per day

If you’re looking for a drinks package that includes a wide selection of soft drinks, then Celebrity Cruises’ Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package is perfect for you. Delight in a variety of speciality coffees, premium bottled water, fresh juices and more around the ship! 

Here’s all the drinks that are included in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package:

• Premium bottled water (still and sparkling)
• Speciality coffees and teas
• A selection of juices from The Spa Cafe
• Frozen smoothies
• Bottled iced teas 
• Non-alcoholic cocktails
• Sodas
• Vitamin Water
• Red Bull energy drink

However, the following isn’t included in the drinks package:

• Drinks sold In the onboard shops
• Mini bar items
• Room service orders

Room service is just one of the extra charges on a cruise ship you need to know about; be sure to check out our blog ahead of your holiday to clue yourself up on everything else you need to budget for.

Classic Drinks Package 

Price from: $89 per person per day

Alternatively, if you’re looking for a drinks package that includes alcohol, then Celebrity Cruises’ Classic Drinks Package is ideal. Not only does it include all of the drinks in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package, but it includes a wide range of beers, spirits, cocktails and more up to a value of $10 per drink ($12 for sailings from UK & Australian ports).

If you have purchased a Classic Drinks Package and you want a drink that’s worth over $10, you’ll be charged the difference between. 

Here’s all the drinks that are included in the Classic Drinks Package:

• A selection of beers
• A selection of spirits
• Wines by the glass
• Cocktails 
• Non-alcoholic cocktails
• Sodas
• Juices
• 15% off all wines by the bottle 

However, the following isn’t included in the drinks package:

• Drinks sold In the onboard shops
• Mini bar items
• Room service orders
• Smoothies or Spa Café Fresh Juices.

Premium Drinks Package

Price from: $109 per person per day 

The third drinks package available on Celebrity Cruises’ sailings is the Premium Drinks Package. With this package, not only can you take advantage of all of the drinks in the Non-Alcoholic and Classic Drinks Packages, but a variety of extra options too up to a value of $17 per drink ($20 for sailings from the UK & Australia).

Here’s are the extra drinks that are included in the Premium Drinks Package:

• 20% discount off all bottles of wine

However, the following isn’t included in the drinks package:

• Drinks sold In the onboard shops
• Mini bar items
• Room service orders

Here's all of the drinks packages broken down on a Celebrity Cruises' Drinks comparison flyer:

Celebrity Cruises Drinks Packages FAQs

How Do I Purchase a Celebrity Cruises Drink Package?

Drinks packages are available to purchase up to 72 hours before you sail. You can purchase a drinks package online on your Cruise Planner or on your first day of the cruise. 

Are Gratuities Included in a Celebrity Cruises Drinks Package?

A 20% gratuity will be added to all drinks. 

Are Drinks Packages Available on All Sailings? 

Drinks Packages are available on the majority of 2+ day sailings except for 2/3-day sailings from Southampton. Drinks packages are also not available on Galapagos itineraries. 

How Do You Activate Your Celebrity Cruises’ Drinks Package?

Drink packages are active the moment you step on board.

Does Everyone in Your Cabin Need to Purchase a Drinks Package? 

Yes, all guests of legal drinking age that are in the same stateroom are required to purchase the same alcoholic beverage package. However, guests can notify staff to request a modification to the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package instead. 

Can You Use a Drinks Package on Celebrity Cruises’ Private Islands?

Drink Packages purchased onboard or on Cruise Planner can be used both at Labadee and CocoCay.

Is There a Drinks Limit onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Sailings?

No, there is no daily limit for drinks if you have a Celebrity Cruises drinks Package.

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Celebrity Cruises’ Drinks Packages Terms and Conditions

• You can only order one drink at a time
• A non-alcoholic drinks package will automatically be added for those under drinking age sharing a cabin with a guest who has booked an adults drink package, or included automatically as part of their relevant cruise fare.
• Prices for drinks are subject to change and can vary by ship and sail date
• Packages can’t be shared with others on the ship
• Packages do not include drinks sold in certain venues, such as gift shops, in the mini bar or room service
• Drinks packages can be used in the main restaurants, speciality restaurants, bars and lounges
• Children 12 years old and under: will NOT be required to purchase a Zero drink package
• Purchased drinks packages can be modified up to 48 hours prior to sailing, once this has passed, the drinks packages are non-refundable
• Guests must be of the legal drinking age of all the ports of call in the itinerary, as well as the legal drinking age of the departure port 

* Please note, that this is not an extensive list of all of the terms and conditions. Make sure that you research Celebrity Cruises’ drinks packages ahead of purchasing.