Drink Menus & Prices

Typical 2026 à la carte prices across 21 major cruise lines
Cocktails • Beer • Wine • Soda • Coffee & more

Important: These are typical / average 2026 prices compiled from recent menus and reviews. Actual prices vary by ship, itinerary, bar, and time. Gratuities (usually 18–20%) are often added automatically unless noted. Always check the official app or onboard menu for exact current pricing. Carnival FunPacks are a limited-time offer through October 30, 2026.

Drink Price Ranges by Line

Updated: October 21, 2026

Luxury & Mostly Inclusive Lines

On these lines most drinks are already included in the fare. À la carte pricing is less relevant.

Regent Seven Seas

Fully included

Premium spirits, wine, cocktails, champagne & mini-bar are all included. No need for à la carte pricing.

Seabourn

Fully included

Open bar throughout the ship + stocked suite bar. Premium brands included.

Silversea

Fully included

Unlimited premium drinks included on every current fare type.

Explora Journeys

Fully included

Unlimited premium spirits, champagne and wines included, including in-suite.

Azamara

Base included + upgrades

House wines, beers, selected spirits & classic cocktails included. Premium ~$32 / Ultimate ~$40 per day for top-shelf.

Viking Ocean

Wine & beer with meals

House wine & beer included at lunch and dinner. Silver Spirits (~$25–$28/day, grat included) covers most cocktails and wines up to about $18 all day.

Major Lines – Typical À La Carte Prices

Carnival Cruise Line
Beer$7.50 – $9
Cocktails / Mixed Drinks$11 – $16
Wine by the glass$9.50 – $14
Specialty Coffee$3 – $5
Soda$2.75 – $3.50
Bottled Water (500 ml)$2.50 – $4

CHEERS! covers drinks up to $20 (15 alcohol/day) + unlimited non-alcoholic. Add 20% service. Pre-cruise CHEERS! = $83.94/day all-in. Limited-time FunPacks (through Oct 30, 2026): Social $60 (3 alcohol/day), Epic $99 (full CHEERS!). Dynamic pricing begins Dec 1, 2026.

Royal Caribbean
Beer$7.50 – $9
Cocktails$13 – $15
Wine by the glass$9 – $16
Specialty Coffee$4 – $6
Soda$3.50
Bottled Water$3 – $3.50

Deluxe package covers up to ~$14 + 18% grat. No daily drink cap. Works at CocoCay and Labadee. Dynamic pricing by ship and sailing.

Norwegian Cruise Line
Beer$7 – $8
Cocktails$14 – $16
Wine by the glass$11 – $15
Starbucks / Specialty Coffee$4 – $7
Soda$3 – $4

Free at Sea / More at Sea open bar: $28.50/day service charge (6+ nights) or $32 (2–5 nights from May 2026). Typical cap ~$15. Separate from daily crew gratuity.

Celebrity Cruises
Beer$7 – $9
Cocktails$12 – $16
Wine by the glass$10 – $18
Specialty Coffee$4 – $6
Soda$3 – $4

Classic up to ~$12, Premium up to ~$19. 20% grat usually extra. No daily cap. Dynamic pricing. Retreat often includes Premium.

Princess Cruises
Beer$7.50 – $9
Cocktails$12 – $16
Wine by the glass$11 – $18
Specialty Coffee$4 – $5.50
Soda$3 – $3.50

Plus up to $15 (15 alcohol/day). Premier up to $20, no alcohol cap. From Oct 13, 2026: Plus $70 / Premier $105 pre-cruise (Sun/Star +$5). Both are bundles.

MSC Cruises
Beer$7 – $9
Cocktails$12 – $16
Wine by the glass$8 – $14
Specialty Coffee$3 – $5
Soda$3 – $3.50

Premium Extra ~$70–$85/day with gratuity usually included. Cap ~$16. 15 alcohol/day. Valid at Ocean Cay.

Margaritaville at Sea
Beer$7 – $9
Cocktails / Boat Drinks$12 – $15
Wine by the glass$9 – $14
Specialty Coffee$4 – $6 (not in package)
Soda~$3; soda package ~$10–$12/day
Bottled Water (500 ml)Included with Ultimate Chill

Ultimate Beverage Chill from $64.99 + ~20% service. Covers drinks up to $20. 15 alcohol/day (resets 6:00 a.m.). Coffee shop & room service excluded.

Holland America Line
Beer$6.50 – $8.50
Cocktails$11 – $15
Wine by the glass$9 – $14
Specialty Coffee$3.50 – $5

Elite $60.95 pre-cruise (up to $16, 15 alcohol/day). Have It All ~$65/day bundles Signature drinks + Wi-Fi + specialty dining + shore credit.

Cunard Line
Beer$6.50 – $8
Cocktails$11 – $16
Wine by the glass$10 – $18
Specialty Coffee$4 – $5.50

Beverage Collection $50–$95/day by voyage length; Premium $63–$108. 15 drinks/day. Better rates on longer sailings.

Disney Cruise Line
Beer$7 – $9
Cocktails$12 – $16+
Wine by the glass$10 – $18
Specialty Coffee$4 – $6
SodaFree (fountain)

No unlimited alcohol package. Wine packages and beer 6-packs available. From June 3, 2026: each 21+ guest may bring 1 bottle of wine/champagne (750 ml) or 6 beers in carry-on only; corkage $20. Port purchases held until end of cruise.

Virgin Voyages
Beer$7 – $9
Cocktails$10 – $14
Wine by the glass$11 – $14
Specialty Coffee$4 – $6

No traditional package. Bar Tab with bonus credit (e.g. $300 → $350). Menu prices already include gratuity. Basic soda/water/coffee included in fare.

Costa Cruises
Beer€6 – €8
Cocktails€7.80 – €12.40
Wine by the glass€5.70 – €10.30

My Drinks ~€20–€36/day; My Drinks Plus ~€34–€50 (service included). Often free on All Inclusive / Suite fares.

AIDA Cruises
Beer€3.90 – €7
Cocktails€8.90 – €12
Wine by the glass€5.50 – €11

ALL IN often included in Classic/Comfort/Premium All In fares (guests 25+, 5+ nights). Standalone add-on typically €27–€49/day.

P&O Cruises
Beer£5 – £7
Cocktails£7 – £11
Wine by the glass£6 – £10

Classic £50 pre-cruise (drinks to £8.50). Deluxe £60 (to £9.50). Daily alcohol limit. Kids get Refresh if adults buy Classic/Deluxe.

Oceania Cruises

Wine & beer at meals is often a free Your World Included choice at booking. Prestige Select (~$79.95/day, sometimes 50% off) adds spirits, cocktails and champagne anytime.

Focus is fine dining more than a high-volume bar scene. À la carte spirits are the main extra if you skip Prestige.

Tip: Prices shown are approximate menu prices before gratuity (unless noted). On most U.S. mass-market lines an automatic 18–20% service charge is added to every drink. Virgin and many European packages bake the service charge into the listed price. Always confirm current rates and package rules in your booking or onboard.