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Is the Cruise Drink Package Actually Worth It? ๐Ÿน๐Ÿšข Is the drink package really worth it โ€” or one of

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Most cruise lines sell alcoholic beverage packages, and Carnival's is the cheapest of the big ones at around $58 per person per day plus an 18% gratuity.

To break even, you'd need to drink roughly six cocktails or 10 beers every single day plus a few sodas and waters.

You're allowed up to 15 alcoholic drinks in a 24-hour period. But let's be real. Are you really drinking 15 and still enjoying your vacation?

For me, I might have three drinks a day, so it's not worth it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Pre-purchase bottled water and bring a refillable bottle.
โœ“Carry on a 12-pack of soda and one bottle of wine per person.

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QIs the cruise drink package actually worth it?
QWhat is the break-even point for the drink package?

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Is the Cruise Drink Package Actually Worth It? ๐Ÿน๐Ÿšข Is the drink package really worth it โ€” or one of the biggest cruise money traps out there? Letโ€™s do the math. Carnivalโ€™s drink package runs about $58 per person, per day, plus 18% gratuity. On a five-night cruise, thatโ€™s roughly $353 per person โ€” or $706 for two people in the same cabin. And yep, if one adult buys it, everyone in that cabin has to buy it too. To break even, youโ€™d need around six cocktails or ten beers a day โ€” every single day. You can drink up to 15 alcoholic beverages in 24 hours, but are you really hitting 15 and still enjoying your cruise? Plus, you canโ€™t use your drink package in port โ€” only onboard โ€” and youโ€™re charged for embarkation day even if you board late. Personally, I skip it. I bring a refillable water bottle, carry on soda, and a bottle of wine per person โ€” all allowed on most cruise lines. But if youโ€™re the โ€œcocktails at sunriseโ€ type, it might still be worth it for you. So what do you think โ€” drink package or pay-as-you-go? Cruise News, Cruise Life, Cruise Tips, Cruise Safety, Cruise Update, cruise drink package, cruise cost breakdown, Carnival beverage package