18 Free Drinks You Didn’t Know Were Included on your cruise (just ask!)

Name: 18 Free Drinks You Didn’t Know Were Included on your cruise (just ask!)
Uploaded: 2026-04-09T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 23 min 23 s
Channel: Cruise Compass - Videos

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👁️ 24K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 23:23

MSC Cruises USA

Royal Caribbean Group

Celebrity Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cruise lines are quietly hoping you never watch this video because once you know how many drinks are already free, you'll never overpay for a drink package again.

Free drinks hidden in plain sight at events, in lounges, tucked away in corners of the ship most people never visit.

Smart cruisers figured out a long time ago that you can flip the script entirely. Show up early, grab your glass of champagne, sit back, enjoy the show, and when the bidding starts on that overpriced artwork, you smile, sip your drink, and walk out with money still in your wallet.

The coffee machines in the buffet run free all day long. We're talking just basic drip coffee, either. Espresso, cappuccino on many ships.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Skip the buffet line and head to Park Cafe or the Solarium for free drinks in a quieter setting.

✓Take full advantage of free juice during breakfast hours and plan around it for later.

✓Slow down when returning from shore excursions to grab free drinks at the return station.

✓Use the 24/7 buffet coffee stations for free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate anytime.

✓Attend art auctions for free champagne and enjoy the show without buying anything.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Paying for juice in the afternoon without realizing it's free during breakfast. — Take full advantage of free juice every morning and plan around it for later.

Missing free drinks at themed events due to short time windows. — Check the daily schedule, circle events with complimentary drinks, and show up early.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat free drinks are included on a cruise without buying a drink package?

QHow can passengers find hidden free drink locations on ships?

QWhat are the best times to get free drinks on a cruise?

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