Royal Caribbean Drink Packages
Everything you need to know about Royal Caribbean's beverage options — from the Coffee Card to the Deluxe Beverage Package. Understand what's included, current pricing, and which package fits your cruise style.
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☕ Café Select Coffee Card
Coffee Card ~$31
A prepaid punch card for specialty coffee drinks. Perfect for occasional coffee drinkers who don't want a full beverage package.
How It Works
- 15 punches per card
- Small drinks (espresso, cappuccino, latte) = 1 punch
- Large or iced drinks = 2 punches
- Can be shared among all cabin guests
What's Included
- ✓ Espresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha
- ✓ Iced coffee drinks
- ✓ Specialty hot chocolate
- ✓ Works at "We Proudly Serve" Starbucks locations
- ✗ NOT valid at licensed Starbucks stores
Best for: Light coffee drinkers, couples sharing, guests who just want morning coffee without committing to a full package.
🥤 Classic Soda Package
Soda Package ~$13.99/day
Unlimited fountain drinks and canned sodas throughout your cruise.
What's Included
- ✓ Unlimited Coca-Cola fountain drinks
- ✓ Canned sodas from any bar
- ✓ Freestyle machine access (where available)
- ✓ Diet and zero-sugar options
- ✗ Premium juices
- ✗ Specialty coffee
- ✗ Energy drinks
- ✗ Bottled water
Where to use it: Pool deck, Windjammer, any bar, Freestyle machines (ships that have them).
Best for: Guests who drink a lot of soda but nothing else. If you drink 7+ sodas per day, this pays for itself.
🍹 Refreshment Package
Refreshment Package ~$34/day
The complete non-alcoholic beverage package. Everything except alcohol.
What's Included
- ✓ Everything in Soda Package
- ✓ Specialty coffee (lattes, cappuccinos, mochas)
- ✓ Premium and herbal teas
- ✓ Fresh-squeezed juices
- ✓ Premium bottled water (Evian)
- ✓ Mocktails and virgin cocktails
- ✓ Energy drinks (Red Bull)
- ✓ Milkshakes
- ✓ Smoothies
- ✗ Alcoholic beverages of any kind
Best for: Non-drinkers, families with teens, guests in recovery, pregnant cruisers, anyone who wants premium non-alcoholic options without paying à la carte.
🍸 Deluxe Beverage Package
Deluxe Beverage Package ~$85/day
The all-inclusive beverage package. Every drink type, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, up to $14 per serving.
What's Included
- ✓ Everything in Refreshment Package
- ✓ Beer (domestic and imported)
- ✓ Wine by the glass
- ✓ Cocktails and mixed drinks
- ✓ Spirits and liquors
- ✓ Frozen drinks (piña coladas, daiquiris)
- ✓ Shots (up to $14)
The $14 Cap
Drinks up to $14.00 per serving (before gratuity) are fully covered. If you order something over $14, you pay the difference plus gratuity on that difference.
Most drinks are under $14, including:
- Standard cocktails (margaritas, mojitos, martinis)
- House wine by the glass
- Premium beers
- Most specialty coffees
Drinks that often exceed $14:
- Premium whiskey (Macallan, etc.)
- Top-shelf spirits
- Premium wines by the glass
- Some specialty cocktails
What's NOT Included
- ✗ Bottles of wine (only by the glass)
- ✗ Souvenir cups and glasses
- ✗ Mini-bar items
- ✗ Room service delivery fee
Best for: Guests who drink 5-7+ drinks per day, cocktail enthusiasts, wine with dinner crowd, anyone who wants to stop counting.
Package Comparison
| Feature | Coffee Card | Soda | Refreshment | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain soda | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specialty coffee | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fresh juice | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bottled water | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mocktails | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beer | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wine by the glass | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cocktails | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price/day | $31 total | ~$14 | ~$34 | ~$85 |
Note: All package prices have 18% gratuity added. Prices shown are approximate pre-cruise pricing — onboard is typically 20-30% higher. Always buy pre-cruise for best rates.
Important Policies
Stateroom Requirement
ALL adults (21+) in the same stateroom must purchase the same adult beverage package. There are no exceptions — not for pregnancy, medical conditions, religious reasons, or designated drivers. This policy prevents package sharing.
Minor Policy
If any adult in the cabin purchases the Deluxe Beverage Package, all minors (under 21) must purchase the Refreshment Package. This is mandatory.
Gratuity
All packages include 18% automatic gratuity. This is added to the per-day price and cannot be removed.
Pre-Cruise vs. Onboard
Always buy packages before your cruise through the Cruise Planner. Pre-cruise pricing is typically 20-30% cheaper than purchasing onboard.
Should You Buy a Package?
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