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.

Drink Price Ranges by Line

Updated: September 10, 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 ($27/day, grat included) covers most cocktails and wines up to $18 all day.

Major Lines – Typical À La Carte Prices

Carnival Cruise Line
Beer$6.50 – $9
Cocktails / Mixed Drinks$11 – $16
Wine by the glass$9.50 – $14
Specialty Coffee$3 – $5
Soda$3 – $3.50
Bottled Water$2.50 – $4

CHEERS! covers drinks up to $20 (15 alcohol/day). Add 20% service. Pre-cruise package = $83.94/day all-in.

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.

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 grat (6+ nights) or $32 (2–5 nights). Typical cap ~$15.

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. 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. Sphere-class ~$5/day higher on 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 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 (500ml)Included with Ultimate Chill

Ultimate Beverage Chill from $64.99 + ~20% service. Covers drinks up to $20. 15 alcohol/day (resets 6:00 AM). 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) + 18–20% grat. Have It All bundle ~$65/day is usually the better buy.

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. À la carte now carries 18% service.

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 2026: 1 bottle of wine/champagne or 6 beers at embarkation; corkage $20.

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.