Royal Caribbean cruises include certain drinks for free. But, if you like to drink cocktails, beer, wine, soda or other drinks, you can either pay for them or buy an all-inclusive drinks package.
To work out if the drink package is worth it, it’s a good idea to take a look at the Royal Caribbean drink menus to see how much drinks will actually cost on your cruise.
This article lists the Royal Caribbean drink prices, along with photos of Royal Caribbean drinks menus, to help you to work out how much you will likely to spend on drinks during your cruise.

If you’re wondering whether a drinks package is worth it, I have an article that answers that in detail.
Read more: Royal Caribbean drink package – Is it worth it?
Or, to do a quick calculation, you can use my drinks package calculator tool. Just pop your details in the form below and it will be sent straight to your inbox, for free.
Royal Caribbean Drink Prices 2022
The cost of drinks on Royal Caribbean cruises is in the mid to high range compared to other cruise lines. Drinks are priced in US dollars no matter where in the world you cruise.
Unfortunately, if you’re used to , you might be a little disappointed to find that drinks on Royal Caribbean ships cost a little more than you would pay in your local pub at home.
Royal Caribbean alcohol prices vary slightly depending on the ship, with drinks on the newer ships costing up to $1 more per drink.
How much are drinks on Royal Caribbean cruises?
These are the average Royal Caribbean drinks prices in 2022:
- Beer – $8.25
- Glass of wine – $9 to $16+
- Cocktail – $14
- Spirit and mixer – $9 to $11+
- Soda – $3.50
- Coffee – $4
- Bottle of water – $3
What drinks are free on Royal Caribbean cruises?
These beverages are included for free on Royal Caribbean cruise ships:
- Tea and coffee
- Iced tea
- Hot chocolate
- Lemonade
- Flavoured water
- Water
- Milk
- Fruit juices with breakfast
The flavoured waters are really good, more like cordial or squash than water. There’s certainly enough choice to keep most kids happy with the free drinks without paying extra for fizzy drinks, freshly squeezed juices and mocktails.
The free drinks aren’t available in all venues and at all times, but you can find out exactly where and when to get them here: Guide To Royal Caribbean’s Free Drinks.
Tip: I like to take a tiny bottle of super concentrated cordial and add it to tap water for the kids
Royal Caribbean Drink Menus 2022
To see a detailed Royal Caribbean drink prices list, take a look at these photos of Royal Caribbean bar menus which I took onboard Anthem of the Seas from Southampton in May 2022.
I’ve compared the prices on these menus to those on Royal Caribbean’s fleetwide beverage menu for 2021 and the prices have increased by up to $1 for some drinks.
Good to know: US cruises Vs UK cruises
On most cruises, including cruises departing from the US, an automatic gratuity of 18% is added to the cost of each drink when you receive the bill.
On cruises departing from the UK, the gratuity is included in the price of each drink as shown on the menu, so the menu prices may appear higher.
These photos of Royal Caribbean drinks menus are from the UK, so there will be no gratuity automatically added on top.
Royal Caribbean Pool Bar Menu
This is the pool bar menu from Anthem of the Seas in 2022. These are the drinks that are available at all of the outdoor bars. Other drinks are available on request, but this should give you an idea of the prices.


Schooner Bar Menu
The Schooner Bar is a classic bar that you’ll find on most Royal Caribbean ships. Here’s the drinks menu from 2022 that shows the prices of beers, wines, cocktails and spirits.







Royal Caribbean Main Dining Room Wine List
This is a copy of the wine list from the main dining room of Anthem of the Seas from the UK in 2022. As you can see, there’s not a large choice of wines.

Wonderland Cocktail Menu
Speciality restaurants like Wonderland have their own menus. The cocktails in Wonderland are particularly special and are priced at $13 on the menu in 2022.

However, I suspect that this may have been an older menu on our 2022 cruise, as when we received the drinks receipt we were actually charged $14 and $7 for the virgin versions without alcohol.

Older Royal Caribbean Drinks Menus
Below is a selection of menu photos from my 2019 cruise on Mariner of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida. The drinks prices are a little cheaper here, but, as this ship sailed from the US, an 18% gratuity was added afterwards.
So, in reality, the drinks were actually cheaper on my 2022 cruise from the UK as the menu prices included the gratuity on that cruise.
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The Main Royal Caribbean Drinks Menu
This is the drinks menu which you’ll find at many of the onboard bars such as the Pool Bar and the Viking Crown Lounge.
The menu has a focus on cocktails, with a different page for each spirit – rum, vodka, gin, tequila and whiskey. This makes it a bit easier to narrow down your choice. It also has a wine list at the back.
Despite the huge choice of cocktails, the bar staff on Mariner of the Seas always seemed keen to conjure up something new and often said: “What do you like? Tell me some flavours and I’ll make up something.”
Schooner Bar drinks menu
The Schooner Bar is a cosy nautical-themed bar with a piano at the centre. You’ll find this bar onboard all Royal Caribbean ships. The Schooner Bar also offers a large choice of cocktails, as well as beers and lots of wines by the glass or bottle.
Here is the Schooner Bar drinks menu and wine list…
The Bamboo Room menu
The Bamboo Room is a quirky Polynesian-themed cocktail bar that was added to Mariner of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas when they were renovated as part of the Royal Amplified program.
The menu has cocktails, beers and wines.



Royal Caribbean’s English pub menu
Most Royal Caribbean ships have an English-style pub on the main promenade featuring expansive beer collections and live music. If you want a good draft beer, this is the place to go.


Cafe Promenade menu
Most Royal Caribbean ships have a Cafe Promenade which offers complimentary food as well as complimentary basic teas and coffees.
Speciality teas, coffees and hot chocolates have an extra charge, as can be seen from the menu below…

Royal Caribbean Starbucks menu
Some Royal Caribbean cruise ships also have Starbucks cafes onboard. Coffees are priced between $4 and $6.

Playmakers bar menu
Playmakers is a sports bar that can be found onboard Mariner of the Seas, Independence of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas.
Here you’ll find a great selection of beverages including craft ales, draft and bottled beers, ciders, cocktails and wines.

Each Royal Caribbean ship has different bars and lounges, and there are lots to choose from on each ship. Favourites include Boleros, R-Bar, Two70 and the Rising Tide Bar which moves between decks on Oasis Class ships. Many bars will have their own unique menu.
Royal Caribbean mini-bar menu
Royal Caribbean also has a mini-bar menu. Rather than arriving to a fully-stocked mini-bar, you’ll find that your mini-bar is empty and you can request what you like in it via a menu that you tick off and hang on your door handle.
As someone who doesn’t use the mini-bar except to store my own drinks and children’s milk, I love having an empty mini-bar.


Can you buy bottles of liquor on Royal Caribbean?
Some cruise lines such as allow you to buy bottles of spirits such as vodka, rum or whiskey to drink in your stateroom.
Unfortunately, Royal Caribbean does not allow guests to buy bottles of liquor to drink on board the ship. If you buy duty-free liquor from the onboard shop, it will be delivered to your stateroom on the final evening of your cruise.
Can you bring your own drinks on Royal Caribbean cruises?
Royal Caribbean carry-on rules state that Each stateroom may bring up to two 750 ml bottles of wine or champagne to drink in your stateroom.
If you wish to drink your wine in one of the public areas, a corkage fee of $15 per bottle will be charged.
Guests may also bring non-alcoholic drinks on board. The limit is 12 cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. You may also bring milk and water for babies or medical use.
If you’re doing a fly-cruise, it’s probably not worth the hassle of bringing your own drinks on-board. But, when we cruise from the UK and don’t have a drinks package, we’ll definitely be bringing two bottles of wine and 12 cans of Pepsi Max to drink in our room to save a bit of money.
If you do plan to bring your own wine on a cruise, then I’d recommend that you buy an inflatable bottle protector from Amazon to make sure that it arrives in one piece and doesn’t smash in your suitcase.
How awful would it be to open your suitcase to find broken glass and wine all over your clothes?
How to sneak alcohol on a Royal Caribbean cruise
Sneaking alcohol on a Royal Caribbean cruise is a bad idea because if you are caught you could be kicked off the ship. Royal Caribbean’s alcohol policy states:
“Guests whoattempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points may be disembarked or not allowed to board”
That said, many people do successfully sneak alcohol on to cruise ships. You can find out how they do it here: How to sneak alcohol on a cruise ship
Royal Caribbean drink packages
Royal Caribbean offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks packages. When you buy a drinks package, you pay a set price and then all your drinks are included free of charge.
Before you buy a drinks package, it’s important to work out whether it offers god value, or whether you would save money if you buy drinks individually.
My next article gives you all the info on Royal Caribbean drink packages to help you decide whether to get one or not.
Read more: Royal Caribbean drink package: Is it worth it?
Alternatively, you can use my drinks package calculator tool to work out whether the drinks package is good value based on how many drinks you’re likely to have. Just pop your details in the form below and I’ll email it to you right away.
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FAQs
How do I maximize my Royal Caribbean drink package? ›
Use your drink packages outside the bar
Just like at a bar, your drink package works at these locations too. In addition, Royal Caribbean's drink package benefits work at Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee. Your drink package value will dramatically increase if your cruise visits one of these spots.
For most people, the answer is yes. Even if you don't drink alcoholic beverages all day every day, you'll be able to drink specialty coffees, bottled water, and sodas. These non-alcoholic costs can add up quickly, so it is important to keep them in mind when debating on if the drink package is worth the splurge or not.
How strict is Royal Caribbean drink package? ›There is no limit on a Royal Caribbean drink package in terms of how many drinks a guest may consume in a day or throughout the cruise. The only limit on a drink package is that you may only order one drink per order, per drink package.
How can I save money on my cruise drink package? ›- All-inclusive beverage package. ...
- Buy a bottle of wine instead of wine by the glass. ...
- Wine bottles package. ...
- Alcohol Set. ...
- Beer bottle buckets. ...
- Bring your wine. ...
- Discover the cocktail of the day. ...
- Enjoy the Happy Hour.
Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.
How many drinks make a day drink package worth it? ›For a drink package running $60 per day, you'd have to drink about 8-10 beers each and every day -- including on days when you are in port -- to get your money's worth. If you like more expensive drinks like cocktails, the math works a little more in your favor.
Can two people use one drink package on a cruise? ›Can You Share a Drinks Package on a Cruise? Cruise ship drinks packages cannot be shared. The drinks package must only be used by the person who bought the package and any guests found to be sharing the package may have their package cancelled without any form of a refund.
What is the average price of a mixed drink on a cruise ship? ›Prices for cocktails on cruise ships usually run about $10-14 per drink, before gratuity. So expect to spend about $12 to $16.50 per beverage when gratuity is added.
Can you get away with sharing a drink package on Royal Caribbean? ›No, packages can be purchased by individual guests. All packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people. Any guest wishing to purchase an alcohol... Are gratuities included in the Royal Caribbean beverage package cost?
Can just one person buy drink package on Royal Caribbean? ›Does everyone in my stateroom need to buy the Deluxe Beverage Package? The Deluxe Beverage Package policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom.
Are Johnny Rockets milkshakes included in deluxe beverage package? ›
It does not include any additional options, including mocktails, bottled water, Johnny Rockets milkshakes, and more.
Can you get more than one drink at a time on Royal Caribbean? ›Can I order multiple drinks at a time with Royal Caribbean's all-inclusive beverage packages? No. As this is a personal package, only one beverage per guest will be served. No, packages can be purchased by individual guests.
Can you order drinks to your room on a cruise? ›Where can I buy drinks onboard? You can purchase alcohol -- wine, beer, cocktails and liquor -- in cruise ship restaurants (including the buffet), at bars, from roving waiters on the pool deck and in the theater before onboard shows, via room service and from in-cabin mini-bars.
Does Royal Caribbean check luggage for alcohol? ›Some alcohol is allowed to be brought onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, but no beer or hard liquor. What is this? Royal Caribbean will let passengers bring up to one bottle of wine per adult per stateroom. The wine needs to be in your carry-on luggage to avoid your luggage being held by security for inspection later.
How do you get free water on a cruise? ›Upscale, luxury cruise lines and river cruise lines include bottled water in your stateroom, in eating facilities, at the gangway in port and often on excursions at no additional charge. In some of those cases, water in your stateroom is provided in refillable glass carafes or bottles.
How much cash do I bring on a cruise? ›On a cruise, most guests bring between $100-$120 in cash per day to be spent on transportation, tips, gifts, food, and shopping. In a survey of 850 cruisers, 71% stated that they took over $100 per person per day when cruising.
Do Royal Caribbean staterooms have refrigerators? ›Each Interior stateroom includes: Either a Royal king size bed or two twin beds, private bathroom with shower, vanity area, a TV and telephone, fridge or minibar, hair-dryer and 24 hour room service.
Can I bring Coke on a cruise? ›Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages that are packaged in glass or plastic bottles.
How many 12 packs of soda can you take on a Carnival cruise? ›Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival has one of the loosest beverage policies of all cruise lines, allowing each guest to carry on a maximum of 12 sealed 12 oz. cans or cartons of a non-alcoholic beverage (e.g., sodas, juices, milk, or sparkling water) – a policy that most cruise lines have eliminated.
What happens if you don t buy a drink package on Royal Caribbean? ›If you were to order a drink from the bar without the drink package, you'd get a receipt for the drink and see an additional 18% gratuity tacked on. So a $13 cocktail actually costs you $15.34. This gratuity is automatic and can't be avoided.
How can I drink cheaper? ›
- Buy low-cost alcohol. ...
- Eat the right types of food before you drink. ...
- Leave enough time to get changed. ...
- Prepare the house for pre-drinks. ...
- Make a pre-drinks playlist. ...
- Play drinking games. ...
- Book taxis in advance. ...
- Don't drink too quickly.
At the time of purchase, a service charge is added to the drink package cost. This 18% gratuity covers all drink package purchases made onboard the ship, so no additional cost is required by the guest when ordering a beverage. Guests may optionally pay an additional gratuity when ordering a drink at their discretion.
How many bottles can you bring back from cruise? ›Specifically, “the law limits personal importation by an adult to once every 30 days with limits of: 1 gallon of distilled spirits, 3 gallons of wine, and 288 ounces of malt beverages (24 12-ounce containers). “ Keep in mind that this is per adult. So a couple can bring in twice as much.
How many drinks a day can you have on Royal Caribbean? ›There is no limit to how many drinks a guest may consume on any day, or during the cruise. However, you can only order one drink per transaction. Which means if you want to get a beer and another drink, you need to order each individually.
Does Royal Caribbean have happy hour? ›Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Members can enjoy beverages from this happy hour menu at any bar or lounge onboard*. *Select bar locations are excluded from Happy Hour. Menu items are subject to change at any time. Happy Hour times vary by ship.
Is iced tea free on Royal Caribbean? ›Free Drinks on Cruises: Cruise ship drinks that are available in the buffet or in the main dining room at breakfast are typically included in your cruise fare. These include items such as tap water, iced tea, select juices, regular coffee and regular tea.
Is the Cheers package 15 drinks per person? ›The Cheers package allows cruisers to get up to 15 alcoholic drinks a day -- as well as unlimited sodas, nonalcoholic cocktails, energy drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees and teas -- for a set price. Alcoholic options include mixed drinks, beer, wine and spirits valued at $20 or less.
Can you get in trouble for bringing alcohol on a cruise? ›You could get kicked off the ship
On a more serious note, smuggling alcohol on board a cruise ship can get you booted off it. This especially applies to minors who get caught sneaking on alcoholic beverages to partake in some underage drinking, or adults who sneak liquor to cruisers under the legal drinking age.
Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks. From croissants to your favorite drink, we've got your cravings covered.
Does Royal Caribbean drink package include bottled water? ›For non-alcoholic beverages, the Refreshment Package is offered on a per guest, per day basis, and includes coffee, tea, sparkling or still bottled water, fresh-squeezed juices, non-alcoholic cocktails, fountain soda and a complimentary Coca-Cola® souvenir cup.
Can you use your drink package at CocoCay? ›
Can I use my beverage package at Perfect Day at CocoCay? Yes! Beverage packages purchased onboard or on Cruise Planner will be active on the island.
How much is a milkshake at Johnny Rockets on Royal Caribbean? ›Johnny Rockets Lunch & Dinner Menu
Lunch and Dinner are considered a specialty dining experience on Royal Caribbean cruises. For $14.99 you can choose two starters, one entree, a drink, and a dessert. Milkshakes are $4.99.
Pay just one price to enjoy a wide variety of drink choices such as premium coffees, bottled water, wines-by-the-glass, beers, or your favorite cocktails. Your package can be used in the Main Restaurant, specialty restaurants, casual dining restaurants, and all bars and lounges.
Are milkshakes included in the refreshment package on Royal Caribbean? ›Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails) Johnny Rockets milkshakes. Bottled still and sparkling water. Premium coffees and teas.
Can you share a deluxe drink package on Royal Caribbean? ›No, all packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people. Our Deluxe Beverage Package Policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package or the Deluxe Beverage Package and Internet (Sip + Stream) to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom.
How many drinks do you get all inclusive? ›Six alcoholic drinks are only allowed if you're on an all inclusive holiday. This means you can have up to three at lunch, and three at dinner.
Can you take drinks back to your room on Royal Caribbean? ›Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will not be returned. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom.
Can you buy drinks on a cruise without a package? ›You don't need a drink package. If you prefer bottled water and that is mostly what you drink, some cruise lines offer a bottled water package. Basically, you can buy a certain number of large bottles for a set price. The bottles will be delivered to your cabin at the start of your cruise.
How many suitcases can you take on a cruise? ›There is no real limit on how much luggage can be brought on a cruise. Most cruise lines encourage passengers to limit luggage to less than 100 pounds (around 2 suitcases). You can also bring carry-on luggage. However, it is ideal to check with individual cruise lines regarding this.
How many bottles of liquor can I bring from Caribbean? ›The CBP says you can bring back two liters of alcohol duty free from islands that compose the Caribbean Basin Initiative, which include St. Lucia, the Bahamas and Aruba, as long as one bottle was locally produced.
Can you take alcohol through security in hand luggage? ›
The main rule to remember is that you must not take any more than 100ml of a restricted liquid into the cabin of a plane, and those liquids should be placed into individual 100ml containers. Any liquid that you need more than 100ml of should be packed in your hold luggage. “Liquids” include: Drinks.
What happens if you don't buy a drink package on Royal Caribbean? ›If you were to order a drink from the bar without the drink package, you'd get a receipt for the drink and see an additional 18% gratuity tacked on. So a $13 cocktail actually costs you $15.34. This gratuity is automatic and can't be avoided.
Can 2 people share a drink package on a cruise? ›Can You Share a Drinks Package on a Cruise? Cruise ship drinks packages cannot be shared. The drinks package must only be used by the person who bought the package and any guests found to be sharing the package may have their package cancelled without any form of a refund.
Can you buy a drink package halfway through a cruise? ›Also, keep in mind that the drink package is sold on the first day or two of the cruise. You can't decide halfway through the trip that you want it. You'll need to buy it early.
Do you have to pay for bottled water on Royal Caribbean? ›For non-alcoholic beverages, the Refreshment Package is offered on a per guest, per day basis, and includes coffee, tea, sparkling or still bottled water, fresh-squeezed juices, non-alcoholic cocktails, fountain soda and a complimentary Coca-Cola® souvenir cup.
Does Royal Caribbean do happy hour? ›Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Members can enjoy beverages from this happy hour menu at any bar or lounge onboard*. *Select bar locations are excluded from Happy Hour. Menu items are subject to change at any time. Happy Hour times vary by ship.