Whether you want Royal Caribbean drink prices or alcohol prices, here is your complete list to know how much they will cost before they get onboard.

We present here our list of Royal Caribbean drink prices that are regularly updated to give you the best idea of how much enjoying a drink will cost you.

Keep in mind Royal Caribbean adds an 18% gratuity charge to each drink order.

This information was last updated on March 23, 2026.

This information is valid for Adventure of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, and Wonder of the Seas.

The price you will pay for a drink is made up of two components: the drink price and gratuity. Royal Caribbean charges an automatic 18% gratuity to drinks ordered, so there's no extra math for you to do. 

If you have a drink package, gratuity is included with your package price so there's nothing extra once you buy the beverage package.

If you are looking for ballpark Royal Caribbean drink prices, here is what you can reasonably expect (prices listed below are before gratuity):

The drink of the day is a cocktail that gets about a 25% discount from its normal price.

Every day there is a new drink of the day, which is advertised in the Cruise Compass daily newspaper, as well as on signs at various bars. You can always ask the bartender at any bar what the drink of the day is.

You can expect the drink of the day to be a fruity, crowd-pleasing cocktail that has wide appeal.

It is worth noting the drink prices across Royal Caribbean's fleet do vary to some degree. Specifically, drink prices on Icon or Oasis Class ships are usually a bit more expensive (50 cents to one dollar more) than on other ships in the fleet.

Not to worry, an unlimited Royal Caribbean drink package still includes most drinks.

The prices for drinks are consistent, regardless of where your ship sails from. So the drink prices on your ship in the Caribbean will be the same as a ship sailing in Europe.

If you're paying for drinks without a drink package, you can order more than one drink at a time. If you have a drink package, expect to be able to order one drink per drink package at a time.

Royal Caribbean Fleetwide Drink Menu

Taste of the Caribbean

Dark ’n Stormy
Goslings Black Seal rum and Goslings ginger beer
14.00

Goombay Smash
Malibu Coconut rum, Kraken Black Spiced rum, orange juice and pineapple juice
14.00

Papa Jac
Bacardi Superior rum, passion fruit syrup and lime juice
14.00

The Painkiller
Pusser’s Navy rum, coconut syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice and a dash of nutmeg
14.00

Rum Punch
Captain Morgan Original Spiced rum, Mount Gay Eclipse rum, guava and passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice and a float of Kraken Black Spiced rum
14.00

Planter’s Punch
Myer’s Original Dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice and grenadine
14.00

Light & Lively

Pineapple Guava Sangria
Danzante Pinot Grigio, guava and passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice and lime juice
14.00

Scarlett’s Tropical Sangria
Castle Rock Pinot Noir, guava and passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice and lime juice
14.00

Tropic Like It’s Hot
Sparkling wine, guava and passion fruit syrup, lime juice and sparkling grapefruit
14.00

Make Me Blush
Lillet Blanc, Beefeater Pink gin, peach, lemon juice and club soda
14.00

Demure Paloma
Lillet Blanc, Mijenta Blanco tequila, agave, lime juice and sparkling grapefruit
14.00

Botanical Breeze
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose vodka, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, lime juice, mint and sparkling grapefruit
14.00

Crisp & Refreshing

Love Story
Beefeater Pink gin, lavender syrup, blueberry purée, lemon juice, pineapple juice and club soda
14.00

Berried Treasure
Tito’s Handmade vodka, blueberry purée, cranberry juice, lime juice and ginger beer
14.00

Handcrafted Margarita
Espolón Silver tequila, Cointreau, agave syrup, lime juice and muddled limes and oranges with a salt rim
14.00

Yuzu the One
Hendrick’s gin, yuzu purée, lemon juice, pineapple juice and tonic
14.00

Curaçao Cosmo
Malibu Coconut rum, blue curaçao and pineapple juice
14.00

Cool as a Cucumber
Bombay Sapphire gin, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, muddled cucumbers and club soda
14.00

Cozumel Sunrise
Jose Cuervo Gold tequila, mango, lime juice and grenadine
14.00

Strawberry Blonde
Tito’s Handmade vodka, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, strawberry, lemon juice and mint
14.00

Strong & Spirited

Passion Spritz
Aperol, vodka, sparkling wine, passion fruit syrup and lemon juice
14.00

Blackberry Lemon Drop
Ole Smoky Blackberry moonshine, simple syrup and lemon juice
14.00

’Rol and Rye
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee rye whiskey, Aperol, simple syrup and lemon juice
14.00

Teqkil-Ya Zombie
Espolón Reposado tequila, Bosscal mezcal, cinnamon syrup, grenadine, lime and grapefruit juices and tiki bitters
14.00

Kentucky Summer
Buffalo Trace bourbon, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, mango, lime juice and mint
14.00

Royal Caribbean Wine Prices

Wines

Sparkling

Chandon Brut, “Classic,” California, USA
Glass 12 / Bottle 58

Chandon “Garden Spritz,” Mendoza, Argentina
Glass 12 / Bottle 58

Santa Elvira, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Glass 8 / Bottle 40

White/Rose

Beringer, White Zinfandel, California, USA
Glass 8 / Bottle 29

Château d’Esclans, Rosé “Whispering Angel,” Côtes de Provence, Provence, France
Glass 14 / Bottle 55

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Glass 12 / Bottle 54

Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA
Glass 10 / Bottle 35

Danzante, Pinot Grigio, delle Venezie, Italy
Glass 10 / Bottle 40

Penfolds, Chardonnay, “Koonunga Hill,” South Australia
Glass 9 / Bottle 35

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay “Vintner’s Reserve,” California, USA
Glass 11 / Bottle 42

Château d’Aussières, Chardonnay “Aussières,” Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc, France
Glass 9 / Bottle 33

Red

Meiomi, Chardonnay, California, USA
Glass 10 / Bottle 35

Caymus Conundrum, White Blend, California, USA
Glass 16 / Bottle 61

Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California, USA
Glass 10 / Bottle 35

Josh Cellars, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California, USA
Glass 12 / Bottle 47

Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Glass 14 / Bottle 56

Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Merlot, California, USA
Glass 10 / Bottle 35

Meiomi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Glass 10 / Bottle 35

Château d’Aussières, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Aussières,” Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc, France
Glass 9 / Bottle 33

Murphy-Goode, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
Glass 11 / Bottle 42

Torres, Ribera del Duero, “Celeste,” Crianza, Castilla y León, Spain
Glass 11 / Bottle 42

Non-alcoholic wine

Natureo Sparkling, Spain
Glass 10

Cero Coma Blanco, Spain
Glass 10

Ariel Chardonnay, California
Glass 10

Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Glass 10

Natureo Syrah, Spain
Glass 10

Royal Caribbean Beer Prices

Beers

Blue Moon Belgian White
7.99

Bud Light
7.49

Budweiser
7.49

Coors Light
7.49

Corona Extra
7.99

Dos Equis
7.99

Foster’s Oil Can (750ml)
9.50

Heineken
7.99

Michelob Ultra
7.49

Miller Lite
7.49

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA
7.99

Paulaner Weissbier
7.99

Red Stripe (473ml)
8.25

Stella Artois
7.99

Stone Delicious IPA (gluten-reduced)
7.99

Other

Angry Orchard Hard Cider
7.99

Strongbow Hard Cider
7.99

Truly Hard Seltzer
Wild Berry or Strawberry Lemonade
7.49

Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea
7.49

White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mango
7.49

Non-alcoholic

Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White
6.99

Heineken 0.0 (Non-Alcoholic)
6.99

Sam Adams Non-Alcoholic Just The Haze IPA
6.99

Blind Tiger Sparkling Mocktails (Non-Alcoholic)
Lavender French 75, Side Car Mimosa or Southside Mojito
9.00

Spirits and Liquor prices

Vodka
Absolut 10.99
Absolut Citron 10.99
Absolut Vanilia 10.99
Belvedere 12.99
Grey Goose 12.99
Ketel One 11.99
Stoli 10.99
Elit by Stoli 12.99
Tito’s Handmade 10.99

Rum
Appleton Estate 10.99
Bacardi Superior 10.99
Bacardi Reserva Ocho 12.99
Captain Morgan Original Spiced 10.99
Goslings 11.99
Kraken Black Spiced 9.99
Leblon Cachaca 10.99
Malibu Original 9.99
Mount Gay Eclipse 11.99
Myer’s Original Dark 9.99
Pusser’s Navy 12.99
Pyrat XO 13.99
Ron Zacapa 12.99

Mezcal
Ilegal Joven Mezcal 10.99
Bosscal Mezcal 12.99

Gin
Aviation 10.99
Beefeater London Dry 10.99
Beefeater Pink 10.99
Bombay Sapphire 11.99
The Botanist 11.99
Hendrick’s 12.99
Tanqueray 10.99

Tequila
Jose Cuervo Gold 9.99
Patrón Silver 11.99
Don Julio Blanco 10.99
Espolón Blanco 10.99
Mijenta Blanco 11.99
Casamigos Silver 13.99
Patrón Reposado 12.99
Don Julio Reposado 10.99
Espolón Reposado 12.99
Mijenta Reposado 13.99
Komos Reposado Rosa 24.99
Patrón Añejo 13.99
Don Julio Añejo 16.00
Mijenta Añejo 19.99
Dobel Diamante Cristalino 13.99
Don Julio 1942 25.00
Komos Cristalino Añejo 27.99
Komos Añejo Reserva 31.99

Whiskey & Bourbon
Buffalo Trace 10.99
Bulleit 11.99
Maker’s Mark 11.99
Woodford Reserve 12.99
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee 10.99
Gentleman Jack 12.99
Templeton Rye 10.99
Rittenhouse Rye 10.99
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye 10.99
Seagram’s 7 9.99
Canadian Club 9.99
Jameson Irish 10.99
Fireball Cinnamon 9.99
Screwball Peanut Butter 9.99

Scotch
Chivas Regal 12YR 10.99
Dewar’s White Label 9.99
Glenfiddich 11.99
The Glenlivet 12.99
Johnnie Walker Black Label 10.99
Johnnie Walker Double Black 11.99
The Macallan 12YR 14.00

Cognac
Hennessy V.S 10.99
Rémy Martin V.S.O.P 12.99

Apéritif
Aperol 10.99
B&B 10.99
Campari 10.99
Fernet-Branca 10.99
Jägermeister 10.99
Pernod 10.99
Pimm’s 10.99

Liqueur
Baileys Irish Cream 10.99
Chambord Black Raspberry 10.99
Cointreau 10.99
Disaronno Amaretto 10.99
Drambuie 10.99
Frangelico 10.99
Grand Marnier 10.99
Kahlúa 10.99
Midori Melon 10.99
Sambuca 10.99
Southern Comfort 10.99

Non-Alcoholic Offerings

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Ginger Ale, Tonic
3.50

Red Bull Energy Drink
Regular, Sugarfree or Yellow Edition (Tropical)
4.00

Cranberry, Grapefruit, Orange or Pineapple Juice
3.50

Cocolove Coconut Water
4.95

Lush Life
Seedlip Garden 108 non-alcoholic spirit, blueberry purée, lemon juice and club soda
10.00

Mai Spice
Seedlip Spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit, orgeat syrup, lime juice, mango and orange juice
10.00

Peach Perfect
Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit, peach, lemon juice and pineapple juice
10.00

Espresso No-Tini
Seedlip Spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit, chai tea concentrate, espresso mix and half & half
10.00

Mule Kickback
Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit, lime juice, tropical mix and ginger beer
10.00

Blind Tiger
Lavender French 75, Side Car Mimosa or Southside Mojito
9.00

Natureo Sparkling, Spain
10.00

Cero Coma Blanco, Spain
10.00

Ariel Chardonnay, California
10.00

Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon, California
10.00

Natureo Syrah, Spain
10.00

Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White
6.99

Heineken 0.0
6.99

Sam Adams Non-Alcoholic Just the Haze IPA
6.99

Zero Proof Mocktails

Berry Press
Strawberries, lavender syrup, lemon juice and club soda
7.00

Passion Starlight
Passion fruit syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice, lemonade and mint
7.00

Coconut Lime Refresher
Coconut syrup, lime juice, lemonade and mint
7.00

Crave the Wave
Guava and watermelon syrup, lemon juice, cranberry juice and club soda
7.00

All Aboard Spritz
Desert pear syrup, lime juice, cranberry juice and club soda
7.00

Berry Necessary
Cranberry juice, blueberry purée, lime juice and ginger beer
7.00

Tiger’s Tale
Coconut and watermelon syrup, lemon juice, club soda, mint, strawberry and watermelon
7.00

Tropical Crush
Pineapple juice, mango and Red Bull Yellow Edition
7.00

Passionista
Guava and passion fruit syrup, lime juice and club soda
7.00

Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Watermelon syrup, lemonade and mint
7.00

Yuzu Sunrise
Orange juice, yuzu purée, lemon juice and pineapple juice
7.00

Lush Life
Seedlip Garden 108 non-alcoholic spirit, blueberry purée, lemon juice and club soda
10.00

Mai Spice
Seedlip Spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit, orgeat syrup, lime juice, mango and orange juice
10.00

Peach Perfect
Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit, peach, lemon juice and pineapple juice
10.00

Espresso No-Tini
Seedlip Spice 94 non-alcoholic spirit, chai tea concentrate, espresso mix and half & half
10.00

Mule Kickback
Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit, lime juice, tropical mix and ginger beer
10.00

Complimentary Drinks on Royal Caribbean

Guests who are Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Club Crown and Anchor Society members also receive complimentary drinks each day.

Royal Caribbean has revamped its offerings to allow at least 4 beverage vouchers for Diamond and higher guests in Crown and Anchor, which are good all day and at any bar (except Starbucks).

• Diamond: 4 beverage vouchers valid all day at any bar (except Starbucks)
• Diamond Plus: 5 beverage vouchers valid all day at any bar (except Starbucks)
• Pinnacle: 6 beverage vouchers valid all day at any bar (except Starbucks)

Each cruise, Royal Caribbean will hold "welcome back" parties for its Crown and Anchor members.

At each event, complimentary alcoholic beverages are served and it can be a great way to enjoy free drinks while hearing about what is new and exciting about Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages

One way to lock in the price of your Royal Caribbean cruise is to purchase a drink package.

The unlimited alcohol package allows guests to enjoy as many beers, cocktails, and other alcoholic drinks as they like for a fixed daily price.

Deluxe Package: $60 - $125 per guest, per day (plus 18% service charge)

Guests can choose between beer, wine by the glass (up to $14 value), mixed cocktails, frozen cocktails along with premium coffee, premium tea, bottled water (sparkling and still), freshly squeezed juice, fountain sodas with the Coca-Cola souvenir cup.

More about Royal Caribbean drink prices and packages

Here are some more helpful articles about Royal Caribbean drinks and the unlimited alcohol packages:

• Should you buy the unlimited alcohol packages?
• Which Royal Caribbean drink package is right for you?
• How to purchase Royal Caribbean's unlimited alcohol packages

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Cruises and cocktails go together like peanut butter and jelly. Trying new cocktails is a must on any Royal Caribbean cruise, but it can be tough to know what to order.

I engaged in some strenuous “research” on my recent cruises to taste some of the best cocktails Royal Caribbean has to offer. It’s tough work here at Royal Caribbean Blog, that’s for sure!

From a fruity daiquiri to a bitter old fashioned, here’s our list of the top 10 cocktails to try on your next Royal Caribbean cruise.

Cucumber Martini at 150 Central Park

My experience with Royal Caribbean’s signature Cucumber Martini started with skepticism and ended with pure bliss. I was (slightly) nervous it would feel like I was eating a salad as opposed to drinking a cocktail with my dinner, and I didn’t want the cucumber flavor to be too overwhelming.

When my waiter rolled a cocktail-making cart over to our table, however, I realized this would be a beverage experience unlike any other onboard!

Cucumber Martinis at 150 Central Park—arguably Royal Caribbean’s most elegant specialty restaurant—are prepared tableside. Our waiter mixed Grey Goose Vodka with lemongrass syrup, sweet and sour, cucumber wheels, and basil leaves to create a drink unlike any I’ve tried before.

Related: 38 Royal Caribbean drink recipes perfect for any party

The Cucumber Martini is, to date, the most refreshing drink I’ve had yet on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The citrusy hint of lemongrass mixed with the cool, refreshing taste of cucumber was a unique, fresh flavor that impressed me like no other cocktail onboard.

I had heard excellent things about the Cucumber Martini before my cruise, and I can attest that it lived up to the hype. Outside of 150 Central Park, you can also find the Cucumber Martini at select bars in the fleet, most notably the champagne bars.

Espresso Martini

I’m not a night owl whatsoever. I always struggle to stay up late enough to take advantage of all the entertainment and activities offered in the evenings on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Enter the Espresso Martini, my favorite “hack” to endless energy on a cruise. Made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso, this cocktail is every bit classy as it is delicious.

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

If you’re sailing on an Oasis Class ship, be sure to order an Espresso Martini at Trellis Bar in Central Park. An evening spent sipping an Espresso Martini in the park with live music in the background? It doesn’t get much more perfect than that!

Margaritas from Sabor

What goes better with chips and guacamole than a margarita? You can find margaritas on any Royal Caribbean cruise ship, but the biggest variety of flavors can be found on ships with Sabor or Cantina Fresca, two of Royal Caribbean’s Mexican-themed bars.

Sabor, for example, highlights the following 3 margaritas on their menu:

• Handcrafted Margarita: Patron Silver tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, agave syrup, muddled limes and oranges with a salt rim
• Avocado Margarita: Patron Silver tequila, orange liqueur, avocado and lime juices, rimmed with Aleppo pepper and lime salt
• Jalapeño-Cucumber Margarita: Patron Silver tequila, Cointreau liqueur, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice

It’s hard to go wrong with a margarita, and don’t miss the opportunity to taste as many flavors as you can on your next Royal Caribbean cruise.

Mojito from Boleros

If you love Latin music, you’ll love spending time at Boleros on a Royal Caribbean cruise. This Latin-themed bar is found on most Royal Caribbean cruise ships, and they make the best mojito found anywhere onboard.

This traditional Cuban cocktail is made with white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and fresh mint leaves. It hits the spot every time, and you can even try different variations like strawberry mojitos or frozen mojitos. 

Related: Royal Caribbean drink package - your top questions answered

One of my favorite things to do onboard is sip a mojito while listening to the live salsa, merengue, and bossa nova performed at Boleros. And you’ll have excellent people watching opportunities, too, as this venue almost always turns into a dance party.

Caribbean Mule

If you like Moscow Mules, you’ll love the Caribbean Mule found on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Made with Absolut vodka, coconut syrup, lime juice, and Gosling’s ginger beer, I find this drink to have the perfect balance of flavors.

I was originally nervous to order the Caribbean Mule because I thought the ginger flavor might be too strong, but it was just right. The ginger cuts down on some of the sweetness, so I much prefer this drink to an ultra-sweet drink like sangria.

Related: 8 mocktails to try on your next Royal Caribbean cruise

This cocktail is available at most bars and lounges onboard as it is on Royal Caribbean's standard fleetwide drink menu.

Lavender Daiquiri

Lavender in a cocktail? It might sound a bit weird, but you should give the Lavender Daiquiri a shot on your next Royal Caribbean cruise.

Available at Schooner Bar, this cocktail is made with Bacardi Superior rum and lavender syrup. It’s not overly sweet yet offers a unique lavender flavor that doesn’t overpower the drink.

This is one of my go-to cocktails on any cruise, especially during a round of trivia at Schooner Bar.

Love Connection

Perhaps the prettiest drink on this list is the Love Connection. This drink has three layers of frozen, fruity flavors that are sure to be refreshing on a sunny pool day.

This drink combines layers of strawberry daiquiri, mango daiquiri, and piña colada for the ultimate tropical cocktail. You can order the Love Connection from any bar with a blender onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

Related: Recipe: Love Connection frozen drink

We ordered the Love Connection from Trellis Bar and it made for a fun drink to enjoy while relaxing in Central Park. While sweet, it’s certainly tasty, and is easily converted into a mocktail by omitting the rum!

The Lime & Coconut

Available on Royal Caribbean ships with The Lime and Coconut Bar is the bar’s namesake, the Lime & Coconut cocktail. Made with Malibu Coconut rum, coconut milk, coconut syrup, guava syrup, and lime juice, the Lime & Coconut will transport you directly to the tropics.

The Lime & Coconut is served over ice, although the coconut milk makes it slightly creamy. With the combination of guava and lime, the drink has a citrusy yet sweet flavor. The flavor profile of the drink, especially when adding coconut milk, is unlike any cocktail I’ve had before.

The Lime & Coconut is often served in a Malibu bucket, making for a fun way to enjoy the cocktail while on the pool deck. It’s a vacation cocktail at its finest, so be sure to order The Lime & Coconut if you’re sailing on a ship with The Lime and Coconut bar.

PB&J Old Fashioned

When Royal Caribbean debuted its first southern restaurant and bar, The Mason Jar, on Wonder of the Seas, they also debuted a cocktail menu with flavors and drinks not found elsewhere onboard. Everything from the Mississippi Moonlight—made with blackberry moonshine—to boozy milkshakes are available at The Mason Jar Bar.

Related: The Mason Jar Southern food restaurant review on Wonder of the Seas

The bar’s most popular cocktail quickly became the PB&J Old Fashioned. This cocktail is made with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey and bourbon, strawberry jelly, and walnut bitters. To top it off, the drink is garnished with a mini PB&J sandwich.

I heard nothing but raves from this drink onboard Wonder of the Seas. While I’ll admit that the PB&J Old Fashioned was a bit too strong for my preference, if you love whiskey, you’ll love this inventive rendition of a classic old fashioned.

Banana Colada

My all-time favorite cocktail onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise is also the first drink I ever ordered on my very first cruise: the Banana Colada. I have fond memories of boarding my first cruise on Mariner of the Seas and immediately kicking off the cruise with a drink. Little did I know the Banana Colada would remain, to this day, my favorite Royal Caribbean cocktail!

The Banana Colada combines rum with the flavors of banana, coconut milk, and cinnamon into a frozen drink served, fittingly, with a mini umbrella. This drink screams vacation and a classic piña colada pales drastically in comparison to the Banana Colada.

Related: Check out the signature cocktails at The Bamboo Room

My favorite Banana Colada can be found at The Bamboo Room, available only on Mariner and Navigator of the Seas. However, you can also find a rendition of this cocktail at bars on other Royal Caribbean ships.

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The cost of a cocktail on your cruise will probably be a bit higher on your next sailing.

Guests sailing on a variety of ships are reporting seeing the average price of a signature cocktail up from $13 to $14 per drink, before gratuity.

The exact cost of a cocktail depends on a few factors, such as the type of liquor, but Royal Caribbean had priced many of its drinks on its menu at $13 per drink for a few years.

For years some ships had cocktails priced at $12, while others had them at $13. Since cruises restarted in 2021, the price stabilized across the fleet at $13.

Certain drink menus are now showing a $14 drink cost on sailings that have departed over the last few days. An automatic 18% gratuity will be added to that cost for drinks purchased a la carte.

In case you're wondering, the price of a beer is listed at $7.49 for domestic beers and $7.99 for imports. Red Stripe will cost you $8.25.

Many wines by the glass are still around $10-14 per glass.

While the individual Royal Caribbean drink prices have gone up by a dollar, your Royal Caribbean drink package benefits have also gone up to match it.

Guests who have gotten letters from Crown and Anchor Society with their Diamond benefits noted their vouchers now cover drinks in value up to $14.

Many cruisers opt to purchase an unlimited drink package to help control drink prices while onboard.  For a flat fee, you can enjoy all the beers, cocktails, juices, sodas, premium coffees and teas, and bottled water you want.

The cost of a Royal Caribbean drink package will vary from sailing to sailing, and ship to ship.

On average, the Deluxe Beverage Package (unlimited alcohol package) will cost somewhere between $65.00 - $90.00 per person, per day for a drink package when purchased onboard.

Read more: How much is the drink package on Royal Caribbean?

While the overall cost a drink package isn't necessarily cheap, a lot of people like the fact a drink package offers fixed costs and convenience of being able to order drinks anytime they see fit, without concern of running up a big bill or being stuck with a drink they do not like.

Still cheaper than a lot of places on land

If paying $14 for your next pina colada sounds like a lot, you may feel a little bit better knowing a cocktail on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship is likely cheaper than a lot of other tourist destinations.

Walt Disney World charges anywhere from $17 - $20 for a margarita at its La Cava del Tequila bar in Epcot. A Star Wars-inspired specialty cocktail at Oga’s Cantina in Hollywood Studios will run you $17 or $18 (not counting the Yub Nub $45 cocktail).

If you visit the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, you'll pay $14.75 for a Classic Caribbean Mojito, and $15 for a Cosmopolitan. 

At the Super Bowl earlier this year, the signature cocktail, "Monday Morning Quarterback," cost $16.

How to save money on drinks during your cruise

While Royal Caribbean's drink packages are quite popular with guests, they do require a moderate amount of drinking every day of your cruise to make the investment worthwhile financially. For those that do not want to drink quite that much every day, there are a number of alternative strategies to the drink package that can still save you some money. 

Bring wine

Did you know that Royal Caribbean allows guests to bring up to two bottles of wine per stateroom on their Royal Caribbean cruise?

Each bottle of wine may be up to 750ml in size and should be brought on in your carry-on luggage. Do not put the wine in your checked luggage.

Wine lovers will be able to bring a couple of bottles of their favorite wine on their cruise at a savings compared to purchasing the wine onboard.  Moreover, bringing your own wine means you will save money on your total bar tab during your cruise.

My favorite aspect of bringing your own wine is if you do not finish the bottle of wine, Royal Caribbean can store the wine for you and deliver it another restaurant at that time.

Look for drink specials onboard

One of the best ways to get a deal on a cocktail is to order the drink of the day.  The drink of the day is a select cocktail that changes every day, which has about a 20% discount on it and is available from most bars onboard.  

You can just ask the bartender or waiter what the drink of the day is and take advantage of those savings.

To find drink specials, consult the Cruise Compass for some advertised deals, as well as walk around bars and look for posted signs.

Get free drinks

Free drinks on Royal Caribbean? Yes. Seriously!

Believe it or not, there are ways to get free drinks on your Royal Caribbean cruise.  Granted, there is no way to effectively drink all day like this, but any free drinks you can get are less drinks you have to buy!

One of the best ways to get free drinks is by being a Crown and Anchor Society member.  Diamond level and above members are eligible for free beverages each day.

All Crown and Anchor Society members will have special coupons pre-loaded on their SeaPass account that provide deals like Buy One, Get one beer, wine or soda by the glass.  In addition, Royal Caribbean holds Crown and Anchor Society events onboard for members, with complimentary cocktails served.

Free champagne can also be found at select events, including art auctions, Captain's Welcome and during holiday celebrations.

Drink in port

There is no question you will save money by drinking at the ports of call you visit compared to onboard.

Bars and restaurants at the ports your Royal Caribbean ship will visit regularly offer cheaper drink prices for beers and cocktails and that can mean big savings if you can wait to enjoy some drinks when on land, compared to on your ship.

Depending on your itinerary, this strategy may be more lucrative than others, but it is a good way to indulge in your favorite mixed drink or cerveza for a lower cost.

Drinking may be synonymous with any cruise vacation, but there are plenty of nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy while on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Nothing hits the spot like a tropical, fruity drink, whether you’re sun tanning on the pool deck or exploring one of Royal Caribbean’s private destinations.

I was curious as to what types of mocktails are available on a Royal Caribbean cruise, so I engaged in some fun “research” to taste a variety of drinks around the ship during my recent sailing. While there are endless combinations of juices, fruits, and syrups that can be turned into tasty mocktails, here are 8 of my favorite options for when you’re craving a nonalcoholic drink.

Mojito from Boleros

Boleros is the Latin-themed bar found on most Royal Caribbean cruise ships, and it is undoubtedly the best place onboard to order a mojito.

While the drink’s exact birthplace is not entirely known, it’s said that the mojito originated in Havana, Cuba. Combining white rum, lime juice, fresh mint, white cane sugar, and soda water, a mojito is both light and refreshing.

To order a virgin mojito, simply order a mojito without rum. The result tastes like an extremely fresh mint lemonade, and it was my favorite mocktail I tried while onboard.

Piña Colada

Perhaps the most famous vacation cocktail in the world is a piña colada, a frozen drink combining rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice together. The piña colada originated in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the 1950s and has since become synonymous with a tropical vacation.

Most bars on any Royal Caribbean ship will be able to make a piña colada, although they are most commonly served on the pool deck. Ordering piña coladas without alcohol is very common and, due to the strong pineapple and coconut flavors, a virgin piña colada barely tastes any different than its alcoholic counterpart.

Not many drinks hit the spot on a warm Caribbean day like a piña colada does, and it is a must-have drink on any Royal Caribbean cruise.

Miami Vice

If you’re having a hard time choosing between a piña colada and a strawberry daiquiri… why not both? A Miami Vice is another delicious mocktail to try on a Royal Caribbean cruise, made with one side strawberry daiquiri and the other piña colada.

The combination of pineapple, strawberry, and coconut is sure to be the best of both worlds of any tropical mocktail.

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

Mai Tai

A Mai Tai is a classic drink to enjoy while at the beach or onboard a cruise ship. Made with Goslings Black Seal Rum, Myer’s Dark Rum, amaretto, orange juice, sweet & sour, lime juice, and grenadine, a Mai Tai brings an explosion of flavor to a tropical drink.

A Mai Tai can easily be made into a mocktail by removing the rum. I ordered a virgin Mai Tai at The Lime & Coconut bar onboard Freedom of the Seas and it was one of the best drinks I enjoyed all cruise long!

Lime & Coconut from The Lime & Coconut

If you’re sailing on a Royal Caribbean ship with The Lime & Coconut bar on the pool deck, be sure to order the signature Lime & Coconut drink without alcohol.

The Lime & Coconut is a creamy drink over ice that combines Malibu Coconut Rum, coconut milk, coconut syrup, Monin guava syrup, and lime juice for a unique fruity taste. I ordered the drink without rum to give the bar’s signature cocktail a try.

Initially, I was not sure if I liked it due to the flavor combinations of guava, lime, and coconut, but the drink grew on me. While I think I preferred the Mai Tai I ordered from The Lime & Coconut, both mocktails make a good choice for a sunny day on the pool deck.

Being able to order this drink is not totally guaranteed, however. When I asked the bartender on Oasis of the Seas if he could make it, he initially seemed confused but said he would try to make a virgin version (to which he did). On Freedom of the Seas, though, my bartender said he didn’t think it was possible to make it virgin and I was unable to order it.

It might be a good idea to just specify the drink order “without coconut rum” if the bartender seems confused whether or not they can make the drink without alcohol.

Coco Loco (or Labadoozie)

Royal Caribbean’s private destinations of Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee each have the same signature cocktail, despite the name differing between the two destinations. The Coco Loco (CocoCay) or Labadoozie (Labadee) is a frozen drink made with orange juice, pineapple juice, papaya juice, coconut cream, dark rum, coconut rum, and grenadine.

As this drink is so popular while in port, there are usually pre-made blended drinks available, and bartenders simply scoop the drink into a cup. Fortunately, this pre-made blend is nonalcoholic as the alcohol is poured into the drink once it is in the cup, so it’s an extremely easy mocktail to order.

In fact, if you’re interested in making the Coco Loco at home, we have a full recipe available on the blog.

Smoothies from Vitality Cafe

If you’re sailing on an Oasis Class cruise ship, one of my go-to “mocktails” is a fresh smoothie from Vitality Cafe, located in the Vitality Spa. Not only is a fresh fruit smoothie healthier than a mocktail loaded with added sugar, but it is extremely refreshing as well.

Smoothies at Vitality Cafe are entirely customizable, from selecting which fruits you would like to the type of milk. My favorite smoothie to order has bananas, strawberries, and blueberries blended with almond milk. A bit of peanut butter makes for a great addition to the smoothie as well.

Smoothies are included in Royal Caribbean’s drink packages, although if you decide to add protein powder to your drink an extra charge will be added.

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

Specialty coffee drinks

While not technically a mocktail, I always enjoy having frozen or iced coffee whenever I don’t feel like drinking alcohol but still want to sip on a tasty drink. All Royal Caribbean ships have somewhere to order specialty coffees onboard, whether at Cafe Promenade, Park Cafe, Cafe Latte-tudes, Starbucks, or Cafe @ Two 70.

Select drinks will be on the cafe’s menu, from frozen caramel “frappuccinos” to iced hazelnut or vanilla lattes. A variety of flavored syrups are available, though, so it’s possible to customize a drink exactly how you would like. Frozen white chocolate coffee drinks and iced caramel lattes are two of my favorites.

Strawberry Blonde

One of my favorite of the new mocktails Royal Caribbean has developed, it's a mocktail that tastes refreshing with a great flavor too.

It's made of strawberry lemonade, mint, and a splash of Sprite.  The kind of drink I can enjoy sipping on with a meal or at the pool.

Blueberry Nojito

Not just because it's a fun name to say, this fruity drink tastes so good I was surprised there isn't any alcohol in it.

If you like a tart and tasty drink, this is for you.

Coconut Cold Brew

I love a good coffee drink that goes beyond the java, and this is such a tasty choice.

The combination of cold brew coffee and cinnamon really gives it a terrific flavor.

What is your favorite mocktail (or cocktail) to enjoy on a Royal Caribbean cruise? Let us know in the comments!

One of the things Royal Caribbean worked on during the 15 month shutdown was revamping its fleetwide beverage menu.

Across Royal Caribbean's ships, the base menu for cocktails, mocktails, and low/no alcohol drinks has been updated.

Rest assured, all of your favorite, typical vacation cocktails are still available, such as piña coladas, daiquiris, and mojitos.  This new menu is an opportunity to bring new drink ideas to guests who might be interested in something different.

This new menu will be available at all bars and lounges which do not have a specialized menu of their own.  

You will be able to find this menu at locations like the Schooner Bar, Viking Crown Lounge, Boleros and more.

Off the bat, you can see the menu pays homage to the Caribbean islands, with not only the name of each drink, but the country where it was invented.

Colorful maps are included to provide context.

Something else you may notice is Royal Caribbean has licensed certain drinks, such as the Dark 'n Stormy and Pain killer.

For a bar to sell a drink with the official name, they need to serve the cocktail with the official liquor and ensure the pour is accurate, per the manufacturer's requirements.

Of course, Royal Caribbean has plenty of beers to pick from as well.

While you won't find as many beers on a cruise ship as on land, they stock some of the most popular types, both foreign and domestic.

If wine is your thing, you'll find a selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle.

Not all wines are available by the glass, but there are various brands from regions around the world.

If you purchase a bottle of wine, you can bring it to any bar, restaurant, or even back to your cabin to enjoy as you see fit.

A trend Royal Caribbean looked to capitalize on with its new drink menu are cocktails that aren't super sweet or "heavy" so that guests can enjoy the drinks with less guilt.

These sort of drinks are ideal for consuming outdoors in the warm Caribbean sun.

If you're looking for a shot or liquor served neat, there are a wide array of choices.

Not only are these liquors available to choose from, but most are included with a Royal Caribbean drink package.

Another trend Royal Caribbean is hopping on is the low-alcohol and no-alcohol drinks bandwagon.

Whether someone doesn't drink alcohol or simply wants to limit the amount they intake, these can be great alternatives.

The new menu is inspired by some of the signature Caribbean islands Royal Caribbean has traditionally visited, and as a way of honoring these destionations, a popular drink recipe was highlighted from each spot.

Linken D'​Souza, Global Vice President Culinary, Dining & Beverage, talked about the menu change as an opportunity to move the menu offerings forward.

He said his team worked on, "identifying drinks that are really signature drinks to those islands and bringing them onboard the ship."

"We've really leveraged that time to to focus on the program, fine-tune the experience, build these amazing cocktails."

"It's like bringing a port of call to your experience onboard the ship. And maybe you have the cocktail on board and you get off from the island and you say, hey, I got to get one of those here to see how close they are."

Some of the new signature cocktails that Royal Caribbean highlighted include:

• Goombay Smash (Bahamas)
• Planter's Punch (Jamaica)
• Papa Jac (Puerto Rico)
• The Painkiller (British Virgin Islands)
• Dark 'n Stormy (Bermuda)
• Rum Puinch (Barbados)

The new drink menus are available on all the cruise ships in the fleet.

A lot of people want to know what you are allowed to bring on a Royal Caribbean cruise, especially food or drinks.

Royal Caribbean includes a wide variety of complimentary dining options on your cruise, which means there is plenty to eat and drink. Yet, some guests want to bring their own food for a variety of reasons.

You'll find plenty of drinks and snacks included with your Royal Caribbean cruise fare, but sometimes you want a specific brand or type of snack/beverage. 

Bringing your own snacks and drinks can save money versus purchasing them onboard or on shore.

Moreover, it can be quite helpful to have these items in your cabin, especially if you have kids.

The good news is you are allowed to bring some food and drink on your cruise, but there is a limit on how much and what sort you can bring.

What food you can bring on your Royal Caribbean ship

Royal Caribbean allows guests to bring non-perishable prepackaged food in limited quantities on their ships. So bringing your kids' favorite snacks and treats are allowed.

This includes foods such as cookies, crackers, chips, energy bars, etc. Pre-packed baby food is also allowed.

You do not need to declare that you have food, and it is generally fine to pack your prepackaged food in either your carry-on or your checked luggage.

There is no exact limit on how much of these foods you can bring, so feel free to bring as much as you deem necessary.

Be sure not to bring any perishable food or meat products, as those are prohibited items.

Drinks you can bring on a Royal Caribbean cruise

Royal Caribbean also allows a limited amount of non-alcoholic beverages with them on embarkation day.

Specifically, you can bring up to 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles, or cartons per stateroom of your favorite non-alcoholic beverage (soda, bottled water, etc).

In addition, baby food and formula are allowed to be brought onboard.

If you are bringing milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use, there are no restrictions or limitations related to these items. If you need to bring special beverages, please complete a Special Needs form. Royal Caribbean requests you send this form at least 30 days before your sail date and they will inform you via e-mail of their decision.

While alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought on a Royal Caribbean cruise, there is an exception for up to one 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne per adult in each cabin, per sailing. This policy changed in March 2023.

There is no cost to enjoy wine in your room, but a corkage fee will be charged if you bring the bottle to a restaurant or bar.

You should pack any beverages you bring onboard in your carry-on luggage. Do not put it in your checked luggage for two reasons:

• It may break as your luggage is tossed around in transit.
• Royal Caribbean's X-ray machine will see a bottle/can and not be able to tell if it is alcohol or not. They will then hold the bag and delay its arrival to your stateroom later.

If you buy alcohol in a port your ship visits, you can bring it onboard, although Royal Caribbean will confiscate it until the last night of the cruise, when it will be returned to you.

Can I bring bottled water on Royal Caribbean?

You are allowed to bring some bottled water on your cruise, but not an unlimited amount.

Royal Caribbean allows its passengers to bring no more than 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles, or cartons per stateroom.

Water brought onboard needs to be put in your carry-on luggage, not your checked luggage.

It doesn't matter how many people are in your room, the limit is per stateroom and per sailing.

Can you bring alcohol on a Royal Caribbean cruise?

Some alcohol is allowed to be brought onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, but no beer, seltzer, or hard liquor.

Royal Caribbean will let passengers bring up to one sealed bottle of wine or champagne per adult per stateroom. Boxed wine and other contains are prohibited.

The wine needs to be in your carry-on luggage to avoid your luggage being held by security for inspection later.

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Royal Caribbean has offered guests for years the option to pre-book a select amount of water to be delivered to their cabin, and now the cruise line has changed that option from bottled water to canned water.

The cruise line's Cruise Planner site, which allows guests to pre-book select add-ons, lists the Dasani Water package that comes in environmentally-friendly cans that are easy to recycle and made of over 70% recycled aluminum. Aluminum is recycled more easily than plastic.

Guests can choose between a package of 12 or 24 Dasani 16-oz. (475 ml.) cans.

More eco-friendly options trend

Norwegian Cruise Line made headlines in 2019 when it announced the Norwegian Encore would offer no plastic bottles to guests onboard.

Instead, it carried a carton-based water product made by Just Water.

NCL's change was part of a cruise line goal to eliminate single-use plastics across the fleet by 2020.

Royal Caribbean took its first step in 2018 when it announced that beginning in 2019 plastic straws and stirrers would be replaced by Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper straws, wood stirrers and bamboo garnish pickers.

In the company's original announcement to eliminate single-use plastics across its fleet, it aimed to focus on other single-use plastics such as condiment packets, cups, and bags.  The overall plan to be completed in phases by 2020.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! While we cannot celebrate this festive holiday on a Royal Caribbean ship (or even at a bar near home), the next best thing is making the world famous Sabor margaritas at home!

The Grand Sabor Margarita is one of the premier beverages available at my favorite Royal Caribbean specialty restaurant, Sabor Modern Mexican.

Margaritas are a great drink to enjoy anytime of the year, but on Cinco de Mayo, it is a must-drink option. 

If you were at Sabor, you could choose between a variety of margaritas, like avocado or jalapeño-cucumber. 

Here is how to "plus" your Cinco de Mayo (and Taco Tuesday) festivities at home with the Grand Sabor Margarita recipe!

Grand Sabor Margarita Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Patron Reposado tequila
• 1 oz. Cedilla Acai Liqueur
• 1 oz. Grand Marnier
• 2 oz. lime juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup

Suggested music while preparing your Grand Sabor Margarita

• Tequila Song - The Champs

Grand Sabor Margarita Instructions

1. Over ice in a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cedilla Acai Liqueur, Grand Marnier, lime juice and simple syrup.
2. Shake well.
3. Double strain into a prepared glass with fresh ice and garnish.

The days seem to be blending together to the point weekdays and weekends may not seem to differ all that much, but May is here, and that means warmer temperatures.  If the mercury is rising, then I have the perfect frozen drink to try.

The Love Connection is a blend of two favorite frozen concoctions in one.  It is one of those drinks that if you saw someone order at a bar on Royal Caribbean, you would probably ask the bartender to make one for you as well.

If you leave out the rum, this is also a fun drink for the kids!

Photo by Brian Robinson

If you are ready to welcome in summer, get your blender out and sip on the Love Connection.

Love Connection Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Bacardi Gold Rum
  • I would prefer Kraken Rum
• 1.5 oz Island Oasis Pina Colada mix [affiliate link, no extra cost to you but I get a finder's fee]
• 1.5 oz Island Oasis Strawberry mix [affiliate link, no extra cost to you but I get a finder's fee]
• 1.5 oz Island Oasis mango mix [affiliate link, no extra cost to you but I get a finder's fee]

Suggested music while preparing your Love Connection

• The Merrymen - Feeling Hot Hot Hot

Photo by Kris Leppien-Christensen

Love Connection Instructions

1. Blend 1/2 oz rum with each of the mixes and ice.
2. Layer each blend into a hurricane glass in the following order:
   1. Strawberry
   2. Pina Colada
   3. Mango
3. Serve with colorful straw

Usually I like to share classic Royal Caribbean cruise cocktail recipes that you can make at home, but with the weekend here, perhaps a treat for the kids is in order.

If your kids are anything like mine, they love to get colorful drinks that look as good as they taste, and the watermelon lemonade fits that bill.

So if you need a tasty distraction for the kids, whip up a pitcher of this for them and let them pretend they are on a cruise (virtual Adventure Ocean staff not included).

Watermelon Lemonade Ingredients

• 1 ounce kiwi syrup
• 1.5 ounces fresh lemonade
• 4 ounces fresh watermelon juice
• Fresh watermelon for garnish

Suggested music while preparing

• Baby Shark
• Jimmy Buffett - Grapefruit

Watermelon Lemonade Instructions

1. In a cocktail glass, add ice cubes
2. Add kiwi syrup
3. Add lemonade
4. Top with fresh watermelon juice
5. Garnish with a small wedge of fresh watermelon