Royal Caribbean's loyalty perks are arguably the best in the industry, but are the drink vouchers good enough to replace a drink package?

I reached Diamond status in Crown and Anchor Society many years ago, and the daily drink vouchers the cruise line offers is an impressive benefit.

Now that I'm a Pinnacle Club member, I get 6 drink vouchers per day to use on any beverage that a drink package would cover.

Having a few complimentary drinks is far from unlimited, but can you rely on them in lieu of spending hundreds of dollars on a beverage package?

The answer is a mixed bag, and greatly depends on your habits.

How exactly do loyalty drink vouchers work?

One of the benefits of reaching Diamond status are daily drink vouchers you can use during your cruise.

The amount of drinks depends on which loyalty tier you are at:

• Diamond: 4 drinks per person, per day
• Diamond Plus: 5 drinks per person, per day
• Pinnacle Club: 6 drinks per person, per day

Yes, even kids get the benefit, although they are limited to non-alcoholic drinks.

When you order a drink, all you need to do is tell the bartender or waiter that you'd like to use your drink voucher when you place the order.

"Hi, I'd like a pina colada and I'd like to use my Diamond drink."

The vouchers are good for that day and it's "use it or lose it".  Once you reach 6am the next day, the voucher total resets. You cannot save vouchers for another day or "borrow" them from future days.

You can redeem your drink vouchers at any bar, restaurant, or lounge. They even work at Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee.

Relying on drink vouchers is like having a mini-drink package

When I was on Utopia of the Seas, I skipped buying a drink package and relied purely on the vouchers for my drinking.

I found it was more difficult initially at the start of the cruise to exercise restraint and not go through most of them before dinner. This is because you're excited when you get onboard and in the mood for fun and to start enjoying vacation.

But as the days pass, I find the temptation to drink lessens somewhat as the novelty wears off.

Nonetheless, redeeming my drink vouchers is quite easy and I could go to any bar to enjoy them.

I think there are two ways to think about the drink vouchers: these are the only extra cost drinks you'll get, or you can use them and then pay for a few drinks on top of it because it's still cheaper than a drink package.

As I said earlier in this post, how much of a drinker you are and how you like to indulge greatly influence how quickly you'll go through your vouchers.

I decided to exercise restraint and wait to use my drinks until after dinner. I chose this because I enjoy social drinking a lot more at night when the bars have entertainment. And I didn't want to overdo it earlier in the day.

Admittedly, this is one advantage of a drink package. You don't have to debate where and when to use up your drinks. A beverage package is much more convenient in that way.

After dinner, I headed to the Mason Jar, which is my favorite bar on any Royal Caribbean ship.

The best drink on the menu is the PB&J Old Fashioned, which costs $13 before gratuity.  

I love how tasty they are, and I can easily have a couple to start things off. They're sweet, but not sugary, and it certainly fits the bill when you're at a country bar.

As the evening progressed, we bar hopped and I easily used all of my 6 vouchers before calling it a night.

The next day we were in Nassau, and spent the day at the Royal Beach Club.  Since this is all-inclusive, my drink vouchers were safe and not needed for the entire day.

Our last day of the cruise was docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Drink vouchers work here, just like on the ship. This adds a tremendous amount of value, because I'm far more tempted to want a drink as part of the beach vibe than hanging around the ship.

I went over my daily limit on one day

Not totally unexpectedly, I paid out of pocket for a few drinks during my cruise. 

I would expect this to be more the case if someone had just 4 drinks for the day, but it can happen. When you're enjoying being on a cruise and having a good time with friends, I won't let the good times stop because I'm out of vouchers.

While I did pay for a few drinks out of pocket, I did not spend nearly enough to come close to the cost of a drink package.

I estimated as long as I didn't pay out of pocket for more than 3 or 4 drinks, it was still cheaper than the total cost of a beverage package.

Drink vouchers are the best loyalty perk, but it's limited

My experience with relying on drink vouchers is they're either too few or more than enough, and it all depends on the person.

As an example, my parents are Diamond members and the idea of having 4 alcoholic drinks per day to them is crazy. Suffice to say, it's more than they need.

Plus, drink vouchers can be used for non-alcoholic drinks too, including premium coffee, bottled water, sodas, and more.

However, my friend that affectionally goes by "Big Dawg Ron", can use up his daily drinks before the end of lunch on embarkation day.

On this Utopia cruise, I went in with the mindset I'd limit myself to the drink vouchers and forgo a drink package.  But I bought the drink package already for my upcoming Brilliance of the Seas cruise.

Part of the decision matrix everyone goes through is the price of a drink package.

The daily cost can vary greatly, from as low as the mid $40 per day range to $115 per day when bought onboard.

Drink vouchers are perfect for casual drinkers or someone on a budget. Since they're included as a perk, you can use them or not and there's no value lost.

However, it still requires you to remember to use them and specifically ask the bartender to redeem one.  Many bar staff will notice you have a voucher and ask if you want to use it, but you cannot rely on that.

I find the drink vouchers are a fantastic perk if it matches your natural habits. But if you regularly exceed the allotment, a beverage package can be cheaper and less annoying.

Royal Caribbean quietly rolled out a new add-on that bundles some of the most popular cruise add-ons into one combo package.

At first glance, these seem like the "easy button" solution, but at over $100 per person, per day, it's a major up-front investment.  However,  these bundles combine a full-cruise drink package with access to extra-cost areas at Perfect Day at CocoCay or the new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. 

For the right cruiser, these combos can be a big money-saver. But others may be overpaying for things you might not use. 

Here's what Royal Caribbean's combo packages include, how the pricing really works, and how to decide if one actually makes sense for your cruise.

What's are the combo packages?

Combo packages are an all-in-one bundle that combines a beverage package with entry to extra cost areas of Perfect Day at CocoCay and/or Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.

Instead of buying each add-on separately, Royal Caribbean offers them together at a discounted daily price.

Each of the combo packages are priced per person, per day and the daily price includes an unlimited drink package, and up to two extra cost areas

• Deluxe Beverage Package + Royal Beach Club Open Bar Day Pass
• Refreshment Package + Royal Beach Club Non-Alcoholic Day Pass
• Deluxe Beverage Package  + Ultimate Beach Combo (Royal Beach Club & Hideaway Beach)
• Refreshment Package + Thrill & Chill Combo (Royal Beach Club & Thrill Waterpark)

There are a few things to know up front:

• The drink package applies to the entire length of the cruise, not just beach days
• Beach club and CocoCay access applies only on the port day
• Combos aren't available on every sailing
• Pre-cruise discounts are often tied to sales, casino offers, or loyalty status

They're also not available on every sailing. Primarily you can expect to find them on a sailing that visits either Nassau and CocoCay.

How much do they cost?

There's a daily fee for the entire duration of the cruise, and it's available to book before the cruise begins.

Like all of Royal Caribbean's pricing, it's based on your sail date, ship, and demand.  That means one person could pay more than someone else on a different ship.

Plus, Royal Caribbean has extra discounts tied to Casino Royale status, or Crown & Anchor status.

Here are example prices for an upcoming Utopia of the Seas 3-night cruise:

• Deluxe Beverage Package + Royal Beach Club: $110.99 per guest, per day
  • $332.97 total for 3 nights per person
• Refreshment Package + Royal Beach Club Non-Alcoholic Day Pass: $74.99 per adult, per day, $27.99 per child per day
  • $224.97 total for 3 nights per adult
  • $119.97 total for 3 nights per child
• Deluxe Beverage Package  + Ultimate Beach Combo: $124.99 per guest, per day
  • $374.97 total for 3 nights per person
• Refreshment Package + Thrill & Chill Combo: $100.99 per guest, per day
  • $302.97 total for 3 nights per adult
  • $227.97 total for 3 nights per child

If you have status with the casino, the Deluxe Beverage Package + Royal Beach Club price drops to $100.99 per guest, per day and the Deluxe Beverage Package  + Ultimate Beach Combo drops to $113.99 per guest, per day.

Combo packages vs buying separately

The obvious question is do these bundles actually save you any money compared to buying it all separately.

Using my Utopia sailing example, here is how the pricing works out for a combo versus booking the items individually. Keep in mind I have Prime casino status discount applied to my offers.

• Deluxe Beverage Package + Royal Beach Club: $302.97
  • Deluxe Beverage Package: $179.97
  • Royal Beach Club Day Pass: $136.99
  • Combo savings: $13.99
• Deluxe Beverage Package  + Ultimate Beach Combo: $341.97
  • Deluxe Beverage Package: $179.97
  • Royal Beach Club Day Pass: $136.99
  • Hideaway Beach Day Pass: $49.99
  • Combo savings: $24.98
• Refreshment Package + Royal Beach Club Non-Alcoholic Day Pass: $224.97
  • Refreshment Beverage Package: $92.97
  • Royal Beach Club Day Pass: $139.99
  • Combo savings: $7.99
• Refreshment Package + Thrill & Chill Combo: $302.97
  • Refreshment Beverage Package: $92.97
  • Royal Beach Club Day Pass: $139.99
  • Thrill Waterpark pass: $64.99
  • Combo savings:  -$5.02

In all but one package, I would save money by purchasing a combo.  Multiply the savings per person, and it can add up.

Are Royal Caribbean combo packages worth it?

Combo packages can make sense for the right buyer, assuming you were already interested in everything the bundle includes.

The cost savings aren't enormous, but it's enough that it's worth buying compared to each item individually.

The better question is, are you interested in everything the combos include?  Meaning, you already planned to buy a Deluxe Beverage Package and you were planning to visit Hideaway Beach, Thrill Waterpark, or Royal Beach Club anyway.

If so, the combo deal offers prepaid convenience and predictable onboard spending.

However, combo packages may not be ideal if:

• You don’t drink much alcohol (or any)
• You prefer free CocoCay areas
• You only want beach upgrades for one person in the cabin
• You’re sailing with kids who don’t need drink packages
• You don’t want to commit in advance

Should you buy a Royal Caribbean combo package?

Royal Caribbean is offering a convenient way to package popular add-ons into one, and it could save you money.

Before buying, I'd recommend doing the math to ensure the combo will actually save you money. These are not automatically a good deal. However, for the right cruiser, they can offer real savings and convenience. 

If you were already planning to buy a Deluxe Beverage Package and a paid beach experience, the combo is often cheaper, but only if you would’ve bought both anyway.

As with most cruise add-ons, it's important to match the package to how you actually will cruise before blindly buying it.

Soft drinks cost extra on a Royal Caribbean cruise, but you can buy a soda package and enjoy unlimited Cokes, Sprites, and more.

This is actually the cheapest unlimited beverage package offered by Royal Caribbean, and it's quite popular with families.

Unlike the more expensive drink packages, the soda package includes just one type of beverage and that's it: sodas.

It's a straightforward option, but the most common question is if it's worth it.

Here's what you need to know about Royal Caribbean's soda package before you buy it.

What drinks are included?

A soda package includes as much fountain or canned sodas as you can drink, from any bar, restaurant or lounge.

This includes:

• Fountain sodas
• Souvenir Coca-Cola cup (16oz)
• Coca-Cola Freestyle machines and flavor options
  • Sodas
  • Sugar free sodas
  • Minute Maid lemonades
  • Powerade
  • Vitaminwater
  • Iced tea
  • Fruit punch
  • Still water
  • Sparkling water
• Diet & caffeine-free sodas
• Sodas at Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee

It does not, however, include bottled water of any kind. 

Certain Royal Caribbean ships have Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, but not all of them.  

• Icon of the Seas
• Star of the Seas
• Legend of the Seas
• Oasis of the Seas
• Allure of the Seas
• Harmony of the Seas
• Symphony of the Seas
• Wonder of the Seas
• Utopia of the Seas
• Quantum of the Seas
• Anthem of the Seas
• Ovation of the Seas
• Odyssey of the Seas
• Jewel of the Seas
• Freedom of the Seas
• Independence of the Seas
• Liberty of the Seas
• Adventure of the Seas
• Voyager of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas
• Mariner of the Seas
• Navigator of the Seas
• Enchantment of the Seas
• Grandeur of the Seas
• Rhapsody of the Seas

Ships that do have a Freestyle machine can only be used if you have a drink package. This means you cannot purchase individual drinks at the machine without a package.  Not only do the machines have fun flavor combinations, but they also often have additional soda flavors and brands that you cannot get elsewhere on the ship.

Soda package cost

There are two prices for the soda package: how much you can get it for on the ship and how much less it costs if you pre-purchase.

Royal Caribbean charges a daily cost, and you must buy it for every day of your cruise. You cannot "cherry pick" days to have it.

Depending on the sale, you can expect to pay between $9.99 to $18.00 per person per day, plus gratuity.

If you wait to buy it on the ship, the standard price is $18.00 per person, per day. Without a doubt, you should pre-purchase it on the Royal Caribbean app or website before the cruise begins to save money.

The exact cost will vary depending on your ship, sail date, and length of your cruise. Royal Caribbean typically charges more for drink packages short cruises and/or newer ships.

If you're wondering, the cost of a single soda if you were to buy it without a package is $3.50 before gratuity.

How the soda package works

Once you buy the soda package, your SeaPass card is ready to be scanned to order drinks. Any bartender or waiter can see you have the package by either scanning the card or seeing the soda package sticker on the front of it.

You can go to any bar, restaurant, or lounge and order a soda and you won't be charged anything for it. Usually there's not even a receipt to sign! 

In my experience, you don't even have to tell the crew member you have a drink package. They'll know when they scan your card.

If your cruise ship has a Freestyle machine, you'll need to have your cup with you.  The Coca-Cola cup is the only cup that will work with the machine. 

Speaking of the cup, you only need to carry the cup to use the Freestyle machine. You do not need to carry the cup with you to get a soda at a bar or lounge.

Simply put the cup in the designated location and select from the drink options and dispense. You can mix and match at will.

There are a few limitations and important rules to know about the soda package.

First and foremost, you're not allowed to share the soda package benefit with anyone else. This means you cannot give friends or family sodas at all.  Royal Caribbean will cancel your drink package without a refund if you're caught doing this.

The Freestyle machines also have a time limit between uses. It's usually just a few minutes, and this is designed to prevent abuse and waste.

Who I recommend the soda package for

Royal Caribbean's soda package is worth it if you'll drink enough every day to save money compared to paying $3.50 each for sodas.

Heavy soda drinkers are the ideal buyer, as these are people that like to have not just a few sodas with their meals but drinks inbetween.

Likewise, the soda package is very popular with kids and teens.  On some ships, the teen club actually has a Freestyle machine inside of it.

You might also buy a soda package if having predictable onboard costs are important to you. Like any drink package, buy a soda package limits how much you'll spend on drinks, so the are no surprises later.

Skip the soda package if you only want a couple of sodas per day

If you think you'll drink just one or two sodas per day, then the soda package isn't worth it.

Light drinkers or someone that has a soda with dinner simply won't drink enough each day to make up for the cost.

To make the soda package worthwhile, you should be easily drinking 4-5 sodas each day.  Otherwise, you'll spend less money overall by purchasing sodas individually.

Soda Package vs Refreshment Package

Many cruisers debate if they should buy a soda package or upgrade to the Refreshment Package.

The Refreshment Package has a higher cost, but it also includes much more.

With the Refreshment Package, you get everything the soda package includes, plus premium coffees, teas, juices, bottled water, and more.

The soda package costs less, but it's just sodas.

Having bottled water, coffees, and juice is typically the determining factor in choosing one over the other, as well as if there's a particularly good discount offered.

Pros and Cons of the Royal Caribbean soda package

Here are the best reasons to buy a soda package (or to skip it):

Pros

• Unlimited sodas
• One fixed cost for easy budgeting
• Greater variety of flavors with the Freestyle machine

Cons

• Limited to soda (compared to other drink packages)
• Requires carrying the cup to use the Freestyle machines
• Daily cost, whether you drink or not

Without question, you should pre-purchase the drink package to get the lowest possible price.  Never wait until you're on the ship to book it because you'll overpay.

The soda package works extremely well for someone that can easily drink 3-4 sodas every day, especially during meals.

I love that the soda package benefits also work at Royal Caribbean's private destinations too.

Royal Caribbean sells three drink packages, and the cost varies depending on where and when you book it.

Having unlimited drinks on a cruise is so popular with cruisers that demand is driving prices up each year. It's no surprise given how many people that go on a cruise ship are looking to relax and not worry about bar bills later on. 

They're a popular choice because you can enjoy beers, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and soft drinks for a fixed price, but they aren't cheap either. Demand for drink packages has only sent prices higher over the years, but there are ways to get a better price and ensure you don't overpay.

It's important to understand what the drink package includes for the price, and how to get the best possible deal by finding the lowest prices.

How much are Royal Caribbean drink packages?

Royal Caribbean uses variable pricing for its unlimited drink packages, which means the price will depend on which ship you are sailing on and the sail date.

In general, newer ships have higher prices for drink packages.  Similarly, cruises over a major holiday and/or during a popular time of year for vacations will see higher prices.

In researching 2025 Royal Caribbean drink package prices, here's what you can expect it will cost:

• Deluxe Beverage Package: $55 to $115 per person per day
• Royal Refreshment Package: $40 per person per day
• Soda Package: $15.00 per person per day
• Water Package: 12 bottles for $45
• Coffee card: $31 per card

There is also a mandatory 18% gratuity added to the cost of a drink package, which you will see referred to as a service fee when purchasing it.  This gratuity covers any drink you order from a waiter or bartender.

By far, the price of the Deluxe Beverage Package has the widest range of possible prices.  That is largely due to how popular this drink package has become, and with so many different cruises to choose from, the cruise line plays with the price to get top dollar for it.

What is a drink package?

Royal Caribbean has two types of drink packages: unlimited packages and prepaid limited amounts.

The most popular are the unlimited drink packages, which offer a flat cost for as many beverages as a passenger would like in one cruise.

The unlimited drink package benefits are only for the person buying it, and it cannot be shared with anyone else.

The three unlimited drink packages include:

Deluxe Beverage Package

The Deluxe Beverage Package includes all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks per person for the entire duration of a cruise.

It includes:

✅Cocktails, spirits, liqueurs
✅Beer
✅Wine (by the glass)
✅Mocktails
✅Premium coffees & teas
✅Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
✅Coca-Cola souvenir cup
✅Bottled still and sparkling water
✅Fresh squeezed juices

The only drinks not included in the Deluxe Beverage Package are top shelf liquors, wine by the bottle, or Starbucks drinks from a Starbucks kiosk.

Since it includes pretty much every drink, it's also the most expensive package and is the only one that has a rule that requires if one adult buys the Deluxe Beverage Package, then all the other adults in the same stateroom must purchase it also. This is to prevent sharing the drink package benefits with other guests.

There is a workaround to this rule, if you call Royal Caribbean and ask for the other person in the cabin to get the Royal Refreshment package instead.  

Royal Refreshment Package

If you prefer to have unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, then the Royal Refreshment Package is for you.

It includes everything the Deluxe Beverage Package includes, except for alcohol.

✅Mocktails
✅Premium coffees & teas
✅Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
✅Coca-Cola souvenir cup
✅Bottled still and sparkling water
✅Fresh squeezed juices
❌Cocktails, spirits, liqueurs
❌Beer
❌Wine (by the glass)

This drink package is popular with teens, as well as light drinkers.

Soda Package

For anyone that just wants soft drinks, Royal Caribbean has an unlimited soda package.

This package includes just soft drinks by the glass from any bar, restaurant or lounge.  It also includes the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine on ships that have it.

✅Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
✅Coca-Cola souvenir cup
❌Cocktails, spirits, liqueurs
❌Beer
❌Wine (by the glass)
❌Mocktails
❌Premium coffees & teas
❌Bottled still and sparkling water
❌Fresh squeezed juices

It may be a surprise to hear the soda package does not include bottled water.

Bottled water package

While not unlimited, there is the option to buy a supply of 12 bottles of Evian water to be delivered to your stateroom.

For someone that prefers bottled water, this is a more cost effective way to have lots of bottled water for a cruise with the convenience of having it delivered to the cabin.

Another advantage of the bottled water package is you can share the bottles of water with anyone.

Coffee punch card

If you love coffee, you can get a punch card good for that sailing with a set amount of premium coffee based drinks.

You can redeem the coffee from Royal Caribbean coffee locations, such as Cafe Promenade, Cafe @ Two70, or Cafe Latte-tudes.

It does not work at freestanding Starbucks kiosks.

Like the bottled water package, you can share the punch card benefits with others if you wish.

How to get a cheap drink package on Royal Caribbean

There are a few easy ways to save on drink packages before your Royal Caribbean cruise begins. 

Royal Caribbean always offers a pre-cruise discount on its drink packages.  The best cheap options are when you buy it before the cruise begins, rather than onboard.

You can find the discounted price in the Cruise Planner section of the Royal Caribbean website, or through the Royal Caribbean app.

There are sales nearly all the time, which means the price fluctuates throughout the year.  The price you see today may be different tomorrow, next week, or next year. 

Your best bet is to buy the drink package as early as possible, and then cancel and rebook it if there is a price drop.  It's a mistake to wait to see if the price drops first before buying, because sometimes the price goes up and never comes back down.

Read more: How to avoid the most common cruise drink package mistakes

The Deluxe Beverage Package price tends to change the most, with there occasionally a discount offered on the Royal Refreshment package.

You should not expect to see any discounts for the Soda package or the limited quantity drink packages, although it's not entirely unheard of either.

Periodically check the Cruise Planner for new prices to see if there's a better discount.

Keep in mind what someone else paid for the drink package has no bearing on what you can expect either. The dynamic nature of pricing and the lack of a price match program makes comparing drink package prices to someone else meaningless.

Members of Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society whom are at least Diamond or higher can get an onboard discount for drink package purchases, but it cannot be used online.

Read more: The Crown and Anchor perks you should use on every Royal Caribbean cruise

The online discount tends to be about the same or better than waiting to book onboard with the Crown and Anchor discount, so I don't recommend waiting to use it.

Read more: Best Time to Buy A Royal Caribbean Drink Package

How do you buy a Royal Caribbean drink package?

You can buy a drink package online, onboard the cruise ship, or by phone. No matter how you buy it, you will be charged immediately at the time of purchase the full amount at that point.

I think the easiest way to buy a drink package is online before the cruise begins.  

You can do so by going to the Cruise Planner website and booking it there.  You could book it from the Royal Caribbean app as well, but I find the Cruise Planner site easier to track price changes.

If you prefer, you can call Royal Caribbean by calling 1-800-398-9819 and placing an order with a cruise line representative.

Lastly, you could wait to buy a drink package onboard your cruise ship from any bar or restaurant. There's usually tables set up around the ship on embarkation day advertising the drink package too.

Is a Royal Caribbean drink package worth it?

Drink packages are expensive, but they can save you a lot of money if you are the type of person who can drink enough to make it worthwhile.

The convenience of not having to think about racking up a giant bar bill is enough for some people to warrant buying a drink package. 

Most people try to think if they will drink enough every day of the cruise to save them money compared to if they just bought each drink individually.

The bottled water and coffee card are the easiest drink packages to determine their value.  With the bottled water, you could bring home any unused water so there's little risk in wasting it.  Of course, Royal Caribbean provides complimentary water and coffees and teas, which is satisfactory for most people.

The Refreshment Package is worth it if you can mix in enough beverages every day.  

A $5 latte, $2 bottled water, $7 for a mocktail, and $4 soda adds up every day (plus gratuity), and with an unlimited amount, you could grab extra bottled water, or get a second coffee and really take advantage of the package.

When it comes to alcoholic beverages, the more hard liquor you order, the more the Deluxe Beverage Package makes sense.

If you drink 6-8 cocktails per day, it's worth it to get a drink package. Likewise, if you drink 9-11 beers per day, it could be a good idea too.

That may sound excessive, but people tend to drink differently on vacation than at home.  If you were to order a latte and bloody mary in the morning, two beers by the pool in the afternoon, two glasses of wine at dinner, and then a cocktail or two in the evening, you're pretty much breaking even on the Deluxe Beverage Package.

I think a drink package is worth it if you're remotely in the neighborhood of drinking enough every day, coupled with the convenience of having it all prepaid.

In addition, you can buy a drink package many months before the cruise begins and pay it off on different billing cycle than onboard the ship along with all the other purchases you make onboard.

If you're not planning to drink a lot, skip the drink package and save the money for something else.  You can still have enough of the basic drinks and charge a few drinks here and there without breaking your budget.

Staying hydrated on cruise ships is important, and Royal Caribbean is apparently trying to make it easier by selling hydration packets at its onboard bars. 

According to one Facebook post, some cruisers have begun seeing Liquid I.V. packets on Royal Caribbean ships. Not only that, but the packets are listed as being included in drink packages on select sailings. 

One user shared a screenshot of the Deluxe Beverage Package terms and conditions from the app, and it clearly states that "Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier drink mix packets" are included. 

Other people chimed in, saying that they had seen the packets onboard ships at bars. 

(Credit: Facebook)

"On symphony every bar had packets of it," one person wrote. 

Another added, "Every bar had the packets on STAR and UTOPIA."

"On Mariner, I saw it at Cafe Promenade," said someone else. 

Other comments revealed that Royal Caribbean is also offering a new beverage bundle that includes Evian water and Liquid I.V. packets. 

Andrew Kerr shared that the "Ultimate Hydration Package" on his Symphony of the Seas cruise starts at $35.99 per package. 

Still, it seems that the availability of the Liquid I.V. packets is something that's being rolled out slowly. 

(Credit: Facebook)

Although one Facebook user saw that Liquid I.V. packets were included in the Deluxe Beverage Package on their Oasis of the Seas cruise, others have reported that the packets don’t appear on the drink package list in the Royal Caribbean app for their sailings.

For example, two cruisers did not see anything mentioned about Liquid I.V. packets for their upcoming cruises on Wonder of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas. 

Liquid I.V. packets are filled with electrolytes, so your body can absorb water faster and keep you feeling hydrated and energized during your sailing. 

Maintaining proper hydration helps prevent negative side effects like fatigue and headaches, which can put a damper on your vacation. 

When purchased on Amazon, a 16-pack of Liquid I.V. packets runs at about $23 to $24 USD, breaking down to roughly $1.45 per packet. 

If these packets are truly a new addition to the Deluxe Beverage Package, it would add more value to the pricey package. 

Instead of paying out of pocket for the packets or worrying about packing them, guests can enjoy them as one of the benefits of the (nearly) all-inclusive drink package. 

They would also give passengers another option other than Powerade or bottled water. For instance, instead of carrying a full drink off the ship, you could pick up one of the packets and add it to a glass of water during lunch ashore. 

If you're on a long cruise, you might have access to a new Royal Caribbean drink package that seems to be the perfect middle ground for lots of cruisers.

There are drink packages to buy on any Royal Caribbean cruise, and they offer unlimited drinks for the entire duration of the sailing.

For a lot of people, having unlimited drinks is the perfect solution for a enjoyable vacation without worrying about running up a big bar bill.

But there are cruisers who want to enjoy some drinks, but find paying for an unlimited drink package is overkill for their needs.

Now there's a new option that seems to cater to that crowd, but there's a catch.

Refreshment + 10 Drinks package

Over the last week, cruisers have started posting screenshots of a new drink package option.

Known as Refreshment + 10 Drinks Package, it combines the Royal Refreshment package and 10 individual alcoholic beverages.

The Royal Refreshment Package is a non-alcoholic beverage package that pretty much includes every drink available on the ship that doesn't have any booze in it.

This includes:

• Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine beverages
• Can and fountain soda
• Bottled still water, sparkling water, and CocoLove coconut water
• Fresh-squeezed juices
• Smoothies and protein shakes
• Specialty coffees and teas
• Johnny Rockets® Shakes and Desserted Soda Floats
• Non-alcoholic spirits, wines and beers (only available to guests of legal drinking age)
• Frozen drinks (Non-alcoholic pina colada, etc.)

On top of that, this new package has 10 alcoholic beverages of your choice you can order throughout the duration of the cruise. It's not 10 drinks per day, simply 10 drinks total.

Royal Caribbean says, "this is the package for ultimate flexibility".

The onboard price of a Royal Refreshment package is usually $32 to $42 per person, per day. A cocktail usually costs between $10 - $14 each. Pre-cruise sales have had the Refreshment package as low as $29.99 per person, per day.

Prices for the Refreshment + 10 Drinks Package have been spotted at $36.99 per person, per day when purchased online.

An important rule to be aware of is the cruise line does seem to require all adults in the same cabin to be required to purchase it if one does, which is a rule found with the unlimited alcohol package.

There's a catch who can buy it

Before you run out to book the Refreshment + 10 Drinks Package on every sailing you have booked, you should know it's only available on select sailings.

Based on what cruisers have shared from their bookings, it's clear Royal Caribbean is only offering it on long sailings that exceed a week.

Most people are reporting it available on transatlantic, Panama Canal crossings, and other cruises that go well past 10 days.

As far as I can tell, it's not available on cruises that are a week or less.  Or at least the people on them haven't shared any details of it yet.

Addressing a need cruisers have

In my opinion, it looks as though Royal Caribbean wants to satisfy a customer need on these types of sailings.

Long cruises that are more than a week are less likely to sell a full unlimited alcohol drink package because it's difficult to drink enough every day of the sailing to make it worthwhile.

I refer to this phenomenon as "drink package fatigue", where the novelty of having unlimited drinks runs out, and it seems almost like a chore to order drinks simply because you have the package.

The other factor is a drink package over 10 or more nights is going to have a high up front cost.

Even with pre-cruise sales, a cruise that is two weeks or more could have the Deluxe Beverage Package easily cost more than $1,000 per person.

Shifting drinking habits

I believe this particular drink package has more to do with bumping up drink package sales than anything else, but there's another factor at play.

Royal Caribbean is seeing a shifting demographic of younger cruisers going on ships. Half of Royal Caribbean cruisers are now Millennials or younger.

One trend among Millennials and Gen Z is more of them prefer non-alcoholic beverages than previous generations.

A recent study showed 23% of Gen Z and 24% of Millennials have tried these drinks more frequently than other generations.

Royal Caribbean has seen this trend and is already adopting to it.

They recently revamped their fleetwide drink menu, adding far more mocktails to it than ever before.

There are multiple pages of low-alcohol and zero-proof drinks to choose from.

Royal Caribbean offers its Refreshment Package as a way to enjoy unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, but is it worth it?

With the Refreshment Package, you can order almost any non-alcoholic beverage at any bar and restaurant on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. This includes as much mocktails, sparkling water, premium coffee, and sodas on your cruise as you like.

This is a convenient way to budget how much you need to spend on drinks without worrying about a big bill later.

It's a popular extra add-on, but is the Refreshment Package worth it on Royal Caribbean?

What does the Refreshment package include?

Basically, any beverage on your Royal Caribbean cruise that doesn't have alcohol is included with the Refreshment package:

• Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine beverages including sodas, sugar free sodas, Minute Maid lemonades, Powerade, vitaminwater®, iced tea, fruit punch and more
• Can and fountain soda
• Bottled still water, sparkling water, and CocoLove coconut water
• Fresh-squeezed juices
• Smoothies and protein shakes
• Specialty coffees and teas
• Johnny Rockets® Shakes and Desserted Soda Floats
• Non-alcoholic spirits, wines and beers (only available to guests of legal drinking age)
• Frozen drinks (Non-alcoholic pina colada, etc.)

Guests who purchase the Royal Refreshment package will also receive a souvenir Coca-Cola cup, which can be used with the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines on select Royal Caribbean ships.

The drink package works as well while at Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee.

How much is the Refreshment package?

If you buy the Refreshment Package on your ship, it will cost $40 per person, per night (excluding gratuity).

However, you can save a lot of money if you pre-purchase it before the cruise begins.

Gratuity will be automatically added to the cost when you go to buy it, and is 18% of the daily cost.

Is there ever a discount offered on the Refreshment package?

Sale prices on the drink package can bring that price as low as $29 per person, per day.

It's why I always recommend pre-purchasing drink packages before the cruise begins to save money.

Royal Caribbean offers sales quite often through its Cruise Planner site and app. These sales apply to drink packages, WiFi, shore excursions, and more.

There is no risk in purchasing a drink package now and taking advantage of a price drop later. If you spot a better discount on something you already pre-purchased, you should be able to cancel the purchase and then re-purchase the same item under this promotion.

Does the Refreshment package include premium coffees too?

Royal Caribbean defines "premium coffees" as cappuccinos, espressos, and lattes. Thus, espresso based drinks are included with the Royal Refreshment package at any restaurant, bar, or cafe that serves espresso beverages.

This includes specialty coffees you can get at Cafe Promenade, Cafe Latte-tudes, or Cafe@Two70. At these locations, they serve Starbucks drinks and are included with a Refreshment Package.

However, the Refreshment Package does not work at Starbucks kiosks.

Why should you buy the Refreshment Package

If you're someone that wants to have more than three or four non-alcoholic drinks per day, I think the Refreshment Package makes a lot of sense.

It's also the right choice if you don't want alcoholic drinks.  If you want cocktails, beer, or wine, you should upgrade to the Deluxe Beverage Package.

The Refreshment Package is very popular with teenagers and young people that cannot drink alcohol yet.  They'll make it worth their while buy enjoy a lot of premium coffees, mocktails and sodas. A growing amount of adults are opting for this sort of a drink package too.

There's no question this beverage package can save you money compared to ordering the same amount of drinks individually onboard.  As long as you can drink enough every day to make it worthwhile, this is the right buy.

How is this different from the soda package?

The soda package only includes soft drinks and a souvenir Coca-Cola cup, whereas the Refreshment package includes mocktails, coffees, juices, milk shakes and sodas.

So the difference is if you want just sodas or other beverages included with the package as well.

Is it worth it to buy a Refreshment package?

Ultimately the value is based on how much you'll actually drink on your cruise.

I think most people that buy it find it worthwhile for the convenience.  One price and you don't have to worry about how much each drink costs.

You're on vacation, why be bothered with how much a drink costs.

Royal Caribbean positions the price so that it's more expensive than if you were a casual drinker that wanted one or two drinks per day, but it's a good value for those that truly enjoy a lot of beverages that aren't included in the cruise fare.

If you're someone that will probably have a couple drinks per day, every day of the sailing, then I think it's absolutely worth it. Factor in a latte in the morning, a couple of mocktails during the day, and bottled water here and there, and you'll be breaking even on the total cost. 

The most important thing is to buy the drink package before the cruise begins to take advantage of a lower price.  Waiting to book it onboard is a mistake.

Royal Caribbean has made a change to one of the rules regarding its popular drink packages.

When a passenger purchases the unlimited alcohol package, it requires all other adults in the same stateroom to purchase it too. However, there was a caveat that allowed for someone who is unable or unwilling to drink alcohol to call in and get an exemption.

The cruise line quietly updated its policy to remove that option.

Rumors quickly swirled among passengers of a rule change, and Royal Caribbean Blog has confirmed the cruise line has indeed changed its rules.

According to a Royal Caribbean spokesperson, "Beginning August 1, Royal Caribbean will no longer be able to grant exceptions to our policy that both guests in a stateroom must purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package."

This means guests can no longer call and request to have the other passenger purchase the Royal Refreshment package instead.

To be clear, this rule only applies when someone buys the Deluxe Beverage Package, which is the unlimited alcohol package. There's no similar requirement for the Royal Refreshment Package or Soda package.

Why Royal Caribbean is making the policy change

The policy shift came as a surprise to many cruisers, because it's been in place for years.

Royal Caribbean says it's making the change due to how the exception was being used.

"This change allows us to ensure guests are consuming their beverage package responsibly. Over time, requests for exceptions have increased, and sharing of packages has continued, which led us to implement this policy change," the company spokesperson said.

The exception was in place to offer an alternative to guests who couldn't drink alcohol, such as expectant mothers, people in recovery, and other specific needs.

Evidently more and more people were aware of the option, and that necessitated the change.

One of the biggest problems with the unlimited drink package is when guests share the benefits with someone that doesn't have it, which is strictly against the rules.

The cruise line has determined the level of abuse of the drink package benefits in sharing with those that have circumvented the rules reached a breaking point.

Not the first time drink packages rules had to change

This isn't the first time Royal Caribbean has made policy shifts to its drink packages in order to curb sharing of packages.

When they first introduced an unlimited alcohol package, there were no requirements on all adults needing to buy it too, despite other cruise lines having those rules in place.

Later, Royal Caribbean relented and made the policy change to require if one adult bought the Deluxe Beverage Package then all other adults in the same stateroom must buy it also.

Just like today, that change was made due to too many passengers sharing drink package benefits with those that didn't have the drink package.

Cruisers react

The policy change was noted quickly among social media, where people quickly shared their thoughts on why it needed to happen.

On the Royal Caribbean message boards, there was a mix of surprise, lament, and frustration.

JFCruise posted, "I can see them doing this because people might abuse the exception, too.  But what will happen now is that they will see even fewer sales of the package and people just buying as they go."

ZBrady added, "The tricky thing is there are legitimate reasons for only needing one deluxe package, but its basically impossible to have means to 'prove' many of the reasons."

"My response is I will go without a package and do with other promos and leverage any discounts I can get as a Platinum member.", DunwoodyDad wrote.

Top_Turnip4781 posted on the Royal Caribbean sub reddit, "I’m assuming they closed the loophole. People were doing this and still sharing alcohol. Only takes a few to ruin it for everyone."

A poster claiming to be a Royal Caribbean employee said the abuse of the policy became too much, "As others have pointed out it’s unfortunately because selfish people abuse the exemptions (supposed to be reserved for pregnant women, those recovering/recovered from addiction, etc.).

"While I personally support having exemptions, privacy concerns over documentation and physical processing of the requests basically made it an honor system sort of deal, which is where people started abusing it."

Options for cruising without a drink package

Royal Caribbean was quick to add that despite the policy change, guests are still able to purchase a la carte drinks and drink specials will still be widely available throughout the ship.

While drink packages are quite convenient, they're not essential or required to cruise.

With some good planning, you might find a way to enjoy alcoholic beverages on your cruise without buying a beverage package and avoiding a high bar bill.

• Each adult is allowed to bring one bottle of wine onboard on embarkation day, and there's no cost if consumed in your stateroom
• Attaining Prime status in the Royal Caribbean casino loyalty program allows for unlimited complimentary alcoholic beverages in the casino bar
• Once you reach Diamond level in Crown and Anchor Society, guests receive four complimentary drinks per day
• Rarely, there is a 10 drink card offered onboard select sailings that is shareable
• You could choose to do most of your drinking in port, which may have less expensive drink prices
• Booking a suite is a workaround, because Royal Caribbean includes beer, wine, and cocktails during certain hours while in the Suite Lounge

I tried Royal Caribbean’s drink package for the first time, but I didn’t get my money’s worth. That being said, I loved the convenience of the package, so it might be worth a try on your next cruise.

Drink packages are one of the most popular add-ons to purchase before a Royal Caribbean cruise. The Deluxe Beverage Package offers unlimited alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and it is a must-have for many cruisers.

Having access to unlimited drinks allows passengers to relax and unwind during their vacation, whether onboard the ship or at Royal Caribbean’s private destinations of Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee.

Despite cruising with Royal Caribbean over 20 times, I never purchased a drink package. While I enjoy a cocktail here and there, I never thought I could drink enough to make the cost of a drink package worth it.

On my most recent sailing on Utopia of the Seas, though, I tried a Deluxe Beverage Package for the first time. I booked a Star Class suite, which included a drink package in the cruise fare. During my short, 3-night cruise, I tried to make the most of the drink package to get my money’s worth.

Unfortunately, it turned out to be a waste of money for me, and I probably wouldn’t try it again.

Most drink packages cost between $80 and $90 per day

Royal Caribbean’s drink package price varies from sailing to sailing, but you can typically expect to pay around $80 to $90 per day with gratuities.

Drink prices onboard vary, too, but cocktails are usually around $14, with beers and seltzers priced around $8.

Related: How much is a Royal Caribbean drink package?

Therefore, to “break even” on the drink package, passengers need to drink at least 6-7 drinks per day. This is an easy number to reach for some cruisers, especially those celebrating a special event, like a bachelorette, onboard.

For others—myself included—it can be a challenge to drink enough to find value in the package.

I didn’t think I could drink enough to break even on the daily cost

Even though my drink package was included in the cost of my luxury Star Class suite, I still technically paid for the package in my base cruise fare. Knowing that the package would cost around $270 for my 3-night cruise, I doubted I could drink enough during the weekend to break even.

Plus, as a Diamond Plus member of Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society, I already receive 5 free drinks per day. This would effectively bring my “break-even” number to over 11 drinks per day.

For the purposes of this review, I’ll keep my break-even number to around 6-7 drinks per day, as most Royal Caribbean passengers do not receive free Diamond drinks.

Immediately, I felt a sense of pressure to order drinks

As soon as I boarded the ship, I felt as if a clock were ticking. If I wanted to make the drink package worth it, I needed to start ordering drinks soon.

I grabbed a latte after boarding, as specialty coffees are included in the drink package. At only $5, though, I still had a ways to go.

Embarkation day can be hectic. In between completing my muster drill, unpacking my suitcase, and exploring the ship, I realized I hadn’t ordered a drink in several hours. Hoping to “make up” for this lost time, I grabbed a glass of white wine to enjoy while getting ready.

Later that evening, I ordered a cucumber martini at dinner, followed by a bourbon mule at The Mason Jar, Royal Caribbean’s southern-inspired restaurant and bar.

In total, the four drinks I ordered on embarkation day hardly made a dent in the daily cost of a drink package.

As the weekend continued, I shifted my mindset on the drink package

One of the biggest advantages of having a drink package is ordering drinks without receiving a large bill at the end of the cruise. For some cruisers, a prepaid drink package provides peace of mind. It allows them to relax without worrying about the price of each individual drink, whether they order 5 per day or 15.

On the second day of my cruise, I realized the drink package wasn’t only about breaking even, but also about enjoying drinks without stress.

Related: 21 drinks to order if you have a cruise drink package

I began to order drinks more frequently throughout the day, whether two glasses of wine with lunch or an Aperol spritz by the pool.

I also started carrying my included Coca-Cola souvenir cup around the ship, which provided unlimited soft drinks from the Coca-Cola freestyle machines.

In short, I stopped worrying about counting each individual drink—the stress of doing so kept me from enjoying my cruise to the fullest. I realized one of the best benefits of the package is the convenience factor; it provides a more all-inclusive experience to a Royal Caribbean cruise.

I tried nearly a dozen new drinks while onboard

One of the biggest benefits of Royal Caribbean’s Deluxe Beverage Package is the ability to try new drinks. There are dozens of cocktails available on Royal Caribbean’s ships, and many bars offer totally unique drink menus.

When paying for drinks individually, it’s easy to stick to the status quo. Most cruisers, after all, do not want to waste $15 on a drink they may not enjoy. Because of this, it’s common to stick to tried-and-true favorites, like a classic piña colada or familiar brand of beer.

Yet with a drink package, there’s no pressure to actually finish each drink. If you order a beverage and don’t like it, you can order another for no additional cost.

Related: Royal Caribbean Drink Package Info, Tips, Pros & Cons

During my 3 nights onboard, I loved trying new-to-me cocktails. I sipped on a boozy banana float while listening to live country music at The Mason Jar and grabbed fruity coladas at the tropical-themed Pesky Parrot bar.

The drink package gave me the freedom to try new drinks without worrying about whether or not I would like them.

After a while, however, drinking and eating too much made me feel lethargic

One of my favorite aspects of sailing on a new Royal Caribbean ship like Utopia of the Seas is trying the diverse dining options.

In addition to a Deluxe Beverage Package, I also had an Unlimited Dining Package for the sailing. This package included meals at Utopia of the Seas’ specialty restaurants, including Izumi Sushi, Hooked Seafood, and Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen.

Related: The Ultimate Guide to Royal Caribbean's Unlimited Dining Package

Like most cruise dining experiences, specialty restaurants offer multi-course meals. From creamy pumpkin bisque to tender lobster and fried cheesecake, each meal was unquestionably delicious, but also extremely rich.

I planned to order drinks with each meal, but it often felt too overwhelming. As much as I love an espresso martini, for example, it felt too heavy to pair with an already indulgent meal.

A glass of water or a diet soda provided a lighter option so I didn’t feel overly full.

The drink package wasn’t right for me, and I’ll stick to included beverages on my next cruise

Despite trying new drinks during my cruise, I almost certainly did not break even on the drink package. Even though I stopped counting each drink individually, I’d guess I only drank around half of my break-even number.

Despite the convenience factor of the drink package, I found that I was not always in the mood to drink. Even though I could enjoy nonalcoholic beverages like specialty coffees and mocktails, I was just as happy to grab a complimentary glass of iced tea or lemonade instead.

Related: What drinks are free on your Royal Caribbean cruise?

I’m more of a social drinker than anything else, so perhaps my experience would have been different if I were sailing with a large group or celebrating a special event.

Ultimately, I am perfectly comfortable with sticking to the included beverages in Royal Caribbean’s cruise fare. If I want a cocktail while onboard, I’ll just purchase one individually. Daily drink specials and Crown & Anchor Society beverage coupons can help save money on drinks, too.

Nonetheless, you might still want to consider a drink package for your Royal Caribbean cruise

I won’t be purchasing another Deluxe Beverage Package, but it might be the right choice for your cruise vacation.

If you’re only cruising once a year, for instance, it could be worth the splurge to book a drink package. There’s no sense worrying about drink prices on your well-deserved vacation, and a drink package could definitely enhance your experience.

Likewise, those cruising with a group of friends or large family may find value in a drink package. These situations may foster a more celebratory atmosphere compared to cruising with a smaller group.

Finally, if your cruise visits one (or both) of Royal Caribbean’s private destinations, a drink package can offer an even better value. Your packages work at these ports, so you can make use of the benefits while ashore.

There’s no set answer as to whether or not a Deluxe Beverage Package is worth it on a Royal Caribbean cruise. For some passengers, it’s a no-brainer. For others, such as myself, it might not offer the best value.

Royal Caribbean has made a small, but important change to one of its drink packages.

The Royal Refreshment package is the mid-tier beverage package that includes pretty much all non-alcoholic drinks.  

However, it omitted one type of drink that baffled some cruisers.

Revised terms of service show the cruise line now includes non-alcoholic beers in it.

Here's what's different about the Refreshment Package

In looking through all the inclusions Royal Caribbean has for the Royal Refreshment package, there's been a new addition.

What's included:

• Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine beverages including sodas, sugar free sodas, Minute Maid lemonades, Powerade, vitaminwater®, iced tea, fruit punch and more
• Can and fountain soda
• Bottled still water, sparkling water, and CocoLove coconut water
• Fresh-squeezed juices
• Smoothies and protein shakes
• Specialty coffees and teas
• Johnny Rockets® Shakes and Desserted Soda Floats
• Non-alcoholic spirits, wines and beers (only available to guests of legal drinking age)
• Frozen drinks (Non-alcoholic pina colada, etc.)
• Coca-Cola souvenir cup

Up until now, non-alcoholic beer wasn't included because it was technically still a beer. If you wanted to order any with a drink package, you had to buy the Deluxe Beverage Package.

The only caveat is you must be legal drinking age to still order one as to avoid minors ordering beer, even if it's non-alcoholic.

The Royal Caribbean drinking age is based on where your ship sails from initially, so cruises from the United States have a minimum drinking age of 21 whereas ships sailing from Europe are only 18.

The cruise line hasn't made any announcement why they made the change. Cruise fans simply noticed the addition.

"Finally!"

Cruisers seemed quite happy to have this change to the drink package.

On the Royal Caribbean reddit, kittycathleen wrote, "I'm so happy. I don't drink a ton of NA beer, but it'll be great to have it included. Now I just need them to improve their selection."

The trend of not drinking alcohol (or low alcohol content drinks) is a big trend currently among millennials.

A recent study showed in April 2023, 45% of no-alcohol beer consumers in the US were Millennials; by April 2024, that figure had risen to 61%.

Today, almost 1 in 2 Royal Caribbean guests are millennials or younger.

To that point, reddit user goinhungryyeah added, "Especially with a gradual change by younger passengers to limit alcohol intake (but still enjoy beverages). The NA beer market has exploded in both quantity and quality as a result."

cocomangas posted, "Nice! Finally have more options than just mocktails. Great for former drinkers like me who miss the taste of wine and beer."

Why this change matters

The difference in price among the drink package tiers can be quite substantial, so those that don't want any alcohol now have more choice in what they can order.

The average price of a Royal Caribbean drink package in 2025 is around 28 to $42 per person per day for the Refreshment package, but $55 to $115 per person per day for the Deluxe Beverage Package.

The cruise line relies on dynamic pricing, which is why we can't give specific numbers. 

As an example, the onboard price for the Deluxe Drink Package is $105 per person per day, whereas the Refreshment Package is $42.

Adding more drink options to any drink package offers more ways to "break even" on the package cost compared to ordering the same amount of drinks individually. Plus, drink packages are much more convenient and a top reason why people buy them in the first place.