Not sure what beverages are included with your Carnival cruise fare?

Here’s a clear breakdown of the complimentary beverages included with your Carnival cruise fare (no drink package required):

Included at No Extra Cost (throughout the cruise–buffet, main dining room, and self‑service stations):

• Tap/filtered water (self‑serve)
• Lemonade
• Iced tea
• Hot tea
• Basic coffee (regular & decaf)
• Hot chocolate
• Fruit juices (e.g., orange, grapefruit, apple, pineapple) — especially at breakfast & buffet zones

Also Available Via Room Service (usually included during breakfast hours):

• Coffee, hot tea, juice, milk, chocolate milk

Bonus Complimentary Drinks (on select occasions):

• Free champagne or bubbly during onboard events: art auctions, VIP parties (for VIFP Gold/Platinum), Seaday brunch
• Casino players often receive complimentary soda, beer, wine, or cocktails
• VIFP status perks:
  
  • Gold members (5+ nights): free “appreciation drink” at evening event
  • Platinum members: complimentary beverage at Seaday brunch

What’s Not Included (without a paid package):

• Soda fountain drinks
• Bottled water
• Specialty/coffees (like lattes, espressos)
• Energy drinks, milkshakes, smoothies
• Alcoholic drinks at bars
• Drinks in souvenir cups
• Mini‑bar and in‑cabin purchases

Paid Drink Packages (unlimited access):

1. Bottomless Bubbles (Non‐Alcoholic):
   
   • Unlimited soda & select juices
   • ~$11.21 day for adults, ~$8.20 day for kids 
2. Cheers! Package (Alcohol & Non‐Alcoholic):
   • Up to 15 alcoholic drinks/day (≤ $20 each)
   • Unlimited specialty coffees, bottled water, juice, energy drinks, more
   • Pre‑purchase ~$82.54/day plus 18% gratuity

Note: If one adult in your cabin opts for Cheers!, all adults must purchase it—the policy even drove a price hike to ~$82.54/day, sparking guest complaints

PRICES CAN VARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Bottom line for budget-conscious cruisers:

• Stick to the basics: load up on free water, coffee, tea, lemonade, juices—available everywhere you dine.
• Use room service early to enjoy juice, milk or hot drinks in your cabin.
• Take advantage of event perks like casino freebies or VIFP member drinks.
• Consider the Bottomless Bubbles package if you love soda.
• Go for Cheers! only if you’ll regularly consume specialty drinks—it may offer value depending on daily consumption.

REMEMBER – This is also an option!

Is Carnival’s CHEERS! Beverage Package Worth It?