If you are planning a Holland America Line cruise, one of the most common questions is how much you should budget for drinks. A beverage package can make it easier to manage your onboard spending, especially if you enjoy specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks, cocktails, beer or wine.
Holland America Line currently offers several beverage package choices, including Signature, Elite, Quench and Coca-Cola options. The price depends on the package you select and is generally charged per person, per day.
The current published prices for the main packages include a Signature Beverage Package at US$55.95 per person, per day, an Elite Beverage Package at US$60.95 per person, per day, and a Quench non-alcoholic package starting at US$17.95 per person, per day. Holland America also offers its Have It All package, which bundles a Signature Beverage Package with other cruise benefits.
Here is a simple breakdown of the currently published prices.
Beverage PackagePublished PriceMain Coverage
Signature Beverage PackageUS$55.95 per person, per dayDrinks priced up to US$12
Elite Beverage PackageUS$60.95 per person, per dayDrinks priced up to US$16
Quench Beverage PackageStarts at US$17.95 per person, per dayNon-alcoholic beverages
Have It AllUS$65 per person, per day on current published pricingSignature drinks plus other cruise benefits
Prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change. Holland America Line states that package prices are charged per person, per day.
The Signature Beverage Package is currently listed at US$55.95 per person, per day when purchased pre-cruise.
It includes beer, spirits, cocktails and wines by the glass with a menu price of up to US$12. It also includes benefits from the Quench package, such as selected non-alcoholic beverages.
The Signature package has a daily limit of 15 beverages. Importantly, the daily count can include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages under this package.
Depending on the onboard menu and availability, the package can cover items such as:
The exact selection can vary, so guests should check the current onboard beverage menu for specific drinks.
The Elite Beverage Package is currently listed at US$60.95 per person, per day when purchased before the cruise.
It includes beverages priced up to US$16 and provides the benefits of the Signature and Quench packages. Holland America lists a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages for Elite, while qualifying non-alcoholic beverages are unlimited.
Elite may be useful for guests who prefer more premium cocktails, wines or spirits that are above the Signature package's US$12 menu-price limit but within the Elite limit.
If you do not drink alcohol, Holland America Line has a Quench Beverage Package.
The current published starting price is US$17.95 per person, per day.
Quench is designed for non-alcoholic drinks and can include options such as specialty coffees, cappuccinos, juices, Coca-Cola products, mocktails and bottled water.
The package has a limit of up to 15 non-alcoholic beverages per day.
Another option to consider is Holland America Line's Have It All package.
Unlike a standalone beverage package, Have It All combines several cruise benefits. The current published price is US$65 per person, per day, and the package includes the Signature Beverage Package along with benefits such as shore excursion credit, specialty dining and Surf Wi-Fi.
For cruises departing before Summer 2027, Holland America currently states that Have It All costs US$60 per person, per day. Package terms and promotional benefits can vary, so travelers should check the offer attached to their specific booking.
Depending on the length of the cruise, the published package includes:
For example, the current published benefits provide up to US$100 in shore excursion credit on qualifying 4-to-9-night cruises, up to US$200 on 10-to-20-night cruises, and up to US$300 on cruises of 21 nights or longer, excluding Grand Voyages. Specialty dining benefits also increase with cruise length.
Yes. Holland America Line prices its beverage packages per person, per day.
This is important when calculating the total cost of a cruise.
For example, a seven-day cruise with a Signature Beverage Package at US$55.95 per person, per day would have a base package cost of approximately US$391.65 per person before applicable service charges and taxes.
For two guests, the same seven-day base cost would be approximately US$783.30 before applicable charges.
The actual amount charged can depend on when and how the package is purchased and applicable taxes or fees.
Yes. Holland America Line states that a 20 percent service charge is automatically applied to beverage purchases and certain other applicable onboard purchases. Local sales taxes may also apply where required.
Because of this, travelers should not assume that the advertised package price is necessarily the final amount they will pay in every situation.
When comparing the cost of a beverage package with paying for drinks individually, include applicable charges in your calculation.
Yes.
Holland America Line currently applies a 15-drink daily limit to the Signature and Elite packages under its published terms.
The Signature package covers qualifying beverages priced up to US$12, while Elite covers qualifying beverages priced up to US$16.
Quench is limited to 15 non-alcoholic beverages per day.
The limit means that a beverage package should not be viewed as unlimited alcoholic drinking.
Holland America Line states that all adults of legal drinking age for the applicable itinerary who are booked in the same stateroom must also purchase the beverage package.
This rule is important for couples and groups because one adult generally cannot simply purchase an alcoholic beverage package while another adult in the same stateroom chooses not to participate.
A beverage package does not cover every drink or every location on the ship.
Holland America Line's current terms exclude certain purchases, including beverages from the minibar, in-room dining and beverages purchased on Half Moon Cay. Other exclusions can apply depending on the package and venue.
Some self-service or specially priced beverages may also fall outside the package rules.
For that reason, check the menu or ask a bartender before assuming a particular drink is included.
No.
Holland America Line states that beverage packages are non-transferable and sharing is not permitted.
Guests may also order only one drink at a time under the published terms. The cruise line can revoke a package if it is misused, and service may be refused in situations such as apparent intoxication.
The best time to purchase depends on your drinking habits and cruise plans.
Buying before the cruise can make budgeting easier and may provide access to the published pre-cruise package pricing.
Before buying, consider:
Do not buy a package simply because it sounds convenient. Estimate your normal daily beverage spending first.
There is no single answer for every traveler.
A beverage package may make sense for someone who regularly orders several qualifying drinks throughout the day. A guest who drinks only one coffee or a soft drink occasionally may spend less by purchasing beverages individually.
The daily limit and package price are particularly important when doing the calculation.
For example, the difference between the current Signature and Elite prices is about US$5 per person, per day. That means the decision between those packages should depend mainly on whether you are likely to order drinks that exceed Signature's US$12 menu-price limit.
A simple calculation can help you decide.
Start with:
Daily package price × number of cruise days = base package cost
For example:
US$55.95 × 7 days = US$391.65
That is the base price of a seven-day Signature package at the currently published pre-cruise rate, before applicable service charges and taxes.
Then compare that figure with what you would realistically spend on individual drinks.
If you normally have a specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drink and several alcoholic beverages every day, a package may be easier to justify than if you rarely order drinks.
If your reservation includes Have It All, check the benefits before purchasing a separate beverage package.
The current Have It All package includes the Signature Beverage Package, so buying another package without checking your booking could result in paying for benefits you already have.
The key difference is the menu-price limit.
Signature covers qualifying drinks up to US$12, while Elite covers qualifying drinks up to US$16.
If most of your preferred drinks fall within the Signature limit, Elite may not provide an additional benefit for those particular selections.
If you do not drink alcohol, Quench may be more appropriate.
It is designed around non-alcoholic beverages and includes options such as specialty coffee, juices, soft drinks and mocktails.
Do not calculate your package based on unlimited alcoholic beverages.
Signature and Elite have a 15-beverage daily limit under the current terms.
Holland America states that beverage package prices are subject to change.
Always check the package displayed for your specific sailing before completing your purchase.
The currently published prices are US$55.95 per person, per day for Signature, US$60.95 for Elite and starting at US$17.95 for Quench. Prices can change.
The Signature Beverage Package is currently listed at US$55.95 per person, per day when purchased pre-cruise. It covers qualifying drinks priced up to US$12 and has a 15-beverage daily limit.
The Elite Beverage Package is currently listed at US$60.95 per person, per day before the cruise. It covers qualifying beverages priced up to US$16 and has a 15-alcoholic-beverage daily limit under the current terms.
Yes. Holland America offers the Quench Beverage Package. Its currently published starting price is US$17.95 per person, per day, with a limit of 15 non-alcoholic beverages daily.
Holland America states that a 20 percent service charge is automatically applied to beverage purchases and certain other applicable purchases. Local taxes may also apply where required.
No. Holland America states that beverage packages are non-transferable and sharing is not permitted. Adults of legal drinking age in the same stateroom must also purchase the package under the applicable rules.
So, how much is a beverage package on Holland America Line cruise?
The current published price starts at US$17.95 per person, per day for Quench, while the Signature package is US$55.95 and Elite is US$60.95 per person, per day. Holland America also offers Have It All, which combines a Signature Beverage Package with additional cruise benefits.
The right choice depends on how much you actually drink, which beverages you prefer, whether your cruise already includes Have It All and how the daily limits affect your plans.
Before purchasing, compare the package price with your expected daily beverage spending and check the current terms for your specific sailing. That simple calculation can help you avoid paying for benefits you may not use.
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