What is a Royal Caribbean beverage drink package?

2 min. readlast update: 06.18.2025

Yes—Royal Caribbean offers beverage packages that let you enjoy a range of drinks onboard without paying for each one individually. Here’s what you can choose from:


🥤 Beverage Package Options

1. Classic Soda Package

  • What’s included: Unlimited fountain sodas and Coca‑Cola Freestyle drinks, with a souvenir cup.

  • Price: Around $15/day per person (plus 18% gratuity).  Pricing varies based on date booked and itinerary.

  • Great for soda lovers or kids.


2. Royal Refreshment Package

  • What’s included: All non-alcoholic beverages—sodas, premium coffee & tea, fresh juices, mocktails, bottled water, milkshakes at Johnny Rockets.

  • Price: Typically $40/day per person (plus 18% gratuity). Pricing varies based on date booked and itinerary.

  • Ideal for non-alcohol drinkers or teens seeking variety.


3. Deluxe Beverage Package

  • What’s included: Everything in the Refreshment package plus cocktails, spirits, beer, wine-by-the-glass, liqueurs—drinks up to $14 each—plus discounts on bottled wine.

  • Price: Ranges from $55 to $115/day per person (plus 18% gratuity) depending on ship and itinerary.

  • Best for those who enjoy a drink or two daily.


🎯 Key Details to Know

  • Gruity Included: An automatic 18% service charge is added 

  • One per adult: If one adult buys the Deluxe package, all adults in the same cabin must also buy it (or at least the Refreshment package for non-drinkers) 

  • Single-serving rule: You can only order one beverage at a time, and packages are non-transferable .

  • Not included: Beverages at licensed cafés (like Starbucks), room service mini-bar, super-premium brands, bottles of wine over selection, and souvenir glassware 

  • Where it works: Bars, lounges, the Windjammer, Main Dining Room, specialty restaurants, Johnny Rockets, and even on Perfect Day private destinations 


✅ Summary Table

Package Includes Price (per person, +18%) Ideal For
Classic Soda Fountain sodas, souvenir cup ~$15/day Soda drinkers, kids
Royal Refreshment Non-alcoholic drinks, juice, coffee ~$40/day Non-drinkers, teens
Deluxe Beverage Alcoholic + non-alcoholic, wine $55–$115/day Regular cocktail, beer, wine drinkers

🍹 Bottom Line

  • Want cocktails, wine, and beer? The Deluxe Beverage Package is your go-to.

  • Prefer variety without alcohol? The Refreshment Package keeps you covered.

  • Just love soda? The Classic Soda Package is the simplest option.

  • Buy early, check for deals, and remember the gratuity is automatically added.

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