A Celebrity Cruises beverage package can make budgeting for a cruise easier because you pay for a package instead of buying eligible drinks individually. Celebrity offers several beverage options, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic packages, with the Classic and Premium packages being the main choices for guests who want alcoholic beverages.
The important point is that there is no single price that applies to every Celebrity Cruises sailing. Package prices can vary according to the ship, itinerary, sailing length, and when you purchase the package. Celebrity also adds a 20% gratuity to beverage-package purchases where applicable.
So, how much should you expect to pay, and which package gives you the better value? Here is what you need to know.
Celebrity Cruises publishes package pricing that can change based on the sailing and purchase conditions. A current Celebrity package page describes its drink packages as being offered at lower prices and encourages guests to book before sailing to take advantage of pre-cruise pricing.
Celebrity's published package materials have shown starting prices such as approximately $59 per person, per day for the Classic Package and $69 per person, per day for the Premium Package in one set of published offerings. However, these should not be treated as guaranteed prices for every cruise because Celebrity states that package prices vary.
In addition to the advertised package price, a 20% gratuity is automatically added to beverage-package purchases where applicable.
Your actual price may depend on factors such as:
Celebrity's own package materials specifically state that prices vary by ship, itinerary, and length, so checking your specific sailing is the most reliable way to determine the current price.
Celebrity currently lists three primary beverage-package categories:
The Classic Drink Package includes a broad selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Celebrity says the package includes beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, wine by the glass, bottled water, premium coffees and teas, and other eligible beverages.
Celebrity's current FAQ states that the Classic package covers alcoholic drinks priced up to $12 per serving. If you choose an eligible beverage above that limit, you pay the difference.
The Classic package also provides a 15% discount on wines by the bottle.
The Premium Drink Package includes everything available in the Classic package while expanding the selection and price range.
Celebrity currently states that Premium covers alcoholic drinks up to $19 per serving. It also adds access to items such as craft and artisan beers, premium spirits, specialty coffees and teas, premium bottled water, and additional beverage selections.
The Premium package also provides a 20% discount on wines by the bottle according to Celebrity's published package information.
Guests who do not drink alcohol can choose Celebrity's non-alcoholic option.
Depending on the current offering, eligible beverages can include premium coffees and teas, bottled water, sodas, juices, non-alcoholic cocktails and other alcohol-free drinks. Celebrity confirms that guests under the legal drinking age are eligible for non-alcoholic beverages rather than alcoholic packages.
The Classic Drink Package is generally the lower-priced alcoholic package offered by Celebrity.
Published Celebrity materials have advertised Classic package prices beginning around $59 per person per day in one package offering. Because Celebrity changes prices by sailing and other factors, your specific cruise may show a different amount.
The Classic package is often a practical choice for guests who are comfortable with the standard beverage selection and generally order drinks within the package's price limit.
The current Celebrity FAQ places the Classic drink allowance at up to $12 per serving on applicable sailings.
The Premium Drink Package generally costs more because it provides a wider beverage selection and a higher per-drink allowance.
One Celebrity package flyer lists a starting price of about $69 per person per day for Premium. Again, this is an example of published starting pricing, not a universal rate for every sailing.
Celebrity's current FAQ states that Premium covers drinks up to $19 per serving. This higher allowance can matter for guests who prefer premium wines, higher-end spirits, specialty beverages or craft beers.
One of the easiest costs to overlook is the beverage-package gratuity.
Celebrity's current gratuity policy says a 20% gratuity is automatically added to beverage packages and beverage purchases, except where prohibited by law.
For example, if a package were advertised at $60 per person per day, a 20% gratuity would add $12, bringing the package cost to $72 per person per day before any applicable taxes or other charges.
For a seven-night cruise, that difference can become significant, which is why it is better to compare the final checkout amount rather than only the advertised daily price.
A beverage package can be worthwhile, but it depends heavily on what you normally drink.
A package may make sense if you regularly order several eligible beverages throughout the day, such as:
It may be less economical if you drink only one or two beverages a day or mostly choose drinks that are inexpensive or already included with your cruise fare.
Before buying a package, estimate how many paid drinks you would realistically order on a typical sea day.
For example, consider:
Breakfast coffee, bottled water during the morning, a drink at lunch, an afternoon beverage and one or two drinks with dinner.
Then compare that expected spending with the complete cost of the package, including the 20% gratuity.
Do not base the decision on your busiest day of the cruise. Use what you are likely to consume on most days.
The main difference is the range of beverages and the maximum price covered per drink.
FeatureClassicPremium
Alcoholic beveragesYesYes
Maximum price per servingUp to $12Up to $19
Premium coffees and teasIncludedIncluded
Bottled waterIncludedPremium selection
Wine by the bottle discount15%20%
Wider premium selectionLimited compared with PremiumYes
Celebrity's published FAQ and beverage materials support these package differences.
For guests who mostly drink standard beers, wines and cocktails, Classic may be sufficient. Premium can make more sense for travelers who prefer more expensive beverages and want greater choice.
Celebrity allows guests to manage their beverage package arrangements, but the exact terms and pricing can depend on the booking and sailing.
Celebrity's published package terms state that purchased packages may be modified up to 48 hours before sailing, after which they are non-refundable.
Check your reservation or contact Celebrity before making a change because availability, pricing and package conditions can differ.
For alcoholic beverage packages, Celebrity has specific rules concerning guests sharing a stateroom.
Celebrity's published terms state that all guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom and under the same stateroom booking number are required to purchase the same alcoholic beverage package. The company says guests can contact its call center or onboard staff to request a modification to a non-alcoholic package instead.
This rule is particularly important when only one adult in a stateroom is planning to drink alcohol.
Celebrity also sells cruise options that bundle selected amenities together.
Its All Included program can include drinks and Wi-Fi as part of a bundled cruise offering. Celebrity states that drink gratuities are included for guests who receive a Classic or Premium Drink Package through All Included.
Because promotions and fare structures can change, compare the total price of a cruise with and without the bundled package rather than assuming a separately purchased beverage package is always the better deal.
A beverage package does not necessarily cover every drink sold onboard.
Celebrity states that packages are not shareable and do not include beverages sold in certain locations, including examples such as gift shops, minibars and room service.
Specific beverage offerings can also change, so the current package list for your sailing should be checked before purchasing.
Buying before sailing can be useful because Celebrity specifically promotes pre-cruise booking as a way to take advantage of available pricing.
However, the best decision depends on the price displayed for your reservation. A pre-cruise offer is not automatically the cheapest option simply because it is purchased early.
Review the final price, gratuity, included beverages and your expected consumption before paying.
Use this simple formula:
Daily package price + 20% gratuity = approximate daily package cost
Then multiply that amount by the number of cruise days for a basic estimate.
For example:
$60 daily package price × 20% gratuity = $12 gratuity
$60 + $12 = $72 per person per day
For seven days:
$72 × 7 = $504 per person
This is only an example. Your actual Celebrity package price can be different depending on your sailing.
Do not compare only the headline daily rate. Look at the total cost after gratuity.
Celebrity can display package pricing specific to your reservation. This is more useful than relying on an old price shown elsewhere online.
There is little benefit in paying for Premium features that you will not use.
Your drinking pattern may change when you spend much of the day ashore. Think about the whole itinerary rather than assuming you will consume the same number of beverages every day.
A drink package is not an unlimited license to order every beverage on the ship. Certain venues, products and higher-priced drinks can have separate rules or charges.
Celebrity does not use one fixed price for every cruise. Published package materials have shown starting prices around $59 per person per day for Classic and $69 for Premium in certain offerings, but actual prices vary by sailing, ship and itinerary. A 20% gratuity is added where applicable.
Published Celebrity pricing has shown Premium starting around $69 per person per day in one package offering. Your actual price may differ depending on your sailing and when you purchase it.
Celebrity says the Classic package includes a variety of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks and wine by the glass, with eligible alcoholic drinks priced up to $12 per serving under its current FAQ. It also includes selected non-alcoholic beverages and offers 15% off wines by the bottle.
The Premium package includes the Classic package offerings and a broader selection of premium beverages. Celebrity currently states that alcoholic beverages up to $19 per serving are covered.
Celebrity adds a 20% gratuity to beverage packages where applicable. This means you should consider the gratuity when comparing the package with paying for drinks individually.
Yes. Celebrity promotes pre-cruise purchase of its drink packages and states that booking before sailing can provide access to pre-cruise pricing.
No. Celebrity's published package terms state that beverage packages are non-transferable and may not be shared.
Celebrity's published terms say that all guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom and under the same booking number are required to purchase the same alcoholic beverage package.
Yes. Celebrity offers a Non-Alcoholic Drink Package with options such as specialty coffees and teas, bottled water, juices, sodas and non-alcoholic cocktails, depending on the current package offering.
The cost of a Celebrity Cruises beverage package depends on your specific sailing, so there is no single price that applies to everyone. Celebrity has published starting prices around $59 per day for Classic and $69 per day for Premium in certain package offerings, while current package terms make clear that prices can change by ship, itinerary and sailing. A 20% gratuity is also added where applicable.
The right package depends on your drinking habits. Classic can suit travelers who prefer standard beverages within the package limit, while Premium is designed for guests who want a broader range and a higher per-drink allowance. Before purchasing, check the price attached to your specific reservation and compare it with what you realistically expect to spend on beverages during the cruise.
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