If you are planning a Holland America Line cruise, you may be wondering how much you should budget for drinks. The answer depends on the beverage package you choose and whether you want alcoholic drinks, premium beverages, or only non-alcoholic options.
Holland America Line currently offers several beverage choices, including the Signature Beverage Package, Elite Beverage Package, and Quench Beverage Package. The cruise line also offers the Have It All package, which combines the Signature Beverage Package with other cruise benefits.
As of the latest published pricing, the Signature Beverage Package is US$55.95 per person, per day, the Elite Beverage Package is US$60.95 per person, per day, and the Quench non-alcoholic package is US$17.95 per person, per day when purchased pre-cruise. Prices are in U.S. dollars and can change.
Understanding what you actually receive for the price is important before adding a drink package to your reservation.
Holland America Line prices its beverage packages on a per-person, per-day basis.
Here are the currently published pre-cruise prices:
Beverage PackageCurrent Published PriceMain Benefit
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 PackageUS$17.95 per person, per dayNon-alcoholic drinks
Have It AllUS$65 per person, per day in current pricingSignature drinks plus other cruise benefits
Holland America notes that package prices are subject to change. The Have It All price can also depend on the applicable offer and departure period; Holland America currently lists US$65 per person, per day for the upgrade, while cruises departing before Summer 2027 may have a US$60 price under the current promotion.
Because cruise promotions can change, it is best to check the price displayed for your specific reservation before purchasing.
The Signature Beverage Package is one of Holland America Line's main alcoholic drink packages.
It currently costs US$55.95 per person, per day when purchased pre-cruise.
The package covers beverages with a menu price of US$12 or less. It includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that meet the price limit. Holland America states that the package includes its beverage service charges.
Depending on the available menu, covered choices can include:
There is a 15-beverage daily limit for the Signature package. Importantly, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks count toward that limit.
Yes. Holland America explains that if you select a beverage priced above the package's US$12 threshold, you can pay the difference between the menu price and the package limit.
For example, if a qualifying situation involves a drink priced at $15, the package may cover the first $12 and you would pay the applicable difference.
Always check the current onboard menu because beverage selections and prices can change.
The Elite Beverage Package is designed for guests who want access to a broader selection of premium drinks.
The current published pre-cruise price is US$60.95 per person, per day.
Elite covers beverages priced at US$16 or less and includes the benefits of the Signature and Quench packages. It has a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages, while qualifying zero-proof beverages are unlimited.
The package can include:
For travelers who regularly choose premium cocktails, spirits, or wines, the higher price threshold can be an important difference compared with Signature.
If you do not drink alcohol, the Quench Beverage Package may be the relevant option.
The current published price starts at US$17.95 per person, per day.
Quench is a non-alcoholic package and has a limit of 15 non-alcoholic beverages per day. Holland America lists options such as specialty coffees, espresso-based drinks, juices, Coca-Cola products, mocktails, and bottled water among the beverages available through the package.
This option can be useful for guests who want more than the standard beverages included with their cruise fare but do not need an alcoholic drink package.
Another option to consider is Holland America's Have It All package.
Have It All is not simply a drink package. It combines the Signature Beverage Package with additional cruise benefits.
Holland America currently describes the package as including:
The benefits can vary according to cruise length. For example, Holland America currently lists one specialty dining night for qualifying 4-to-9-night cruises, two nights for 10-to-20-night cruises, and three nights for cruises of 21 nights or longer. Shore excursion credit also increases with cruise length.
For guests who already plan to purchase Wi-Fi, specialty dining, excursions, and drinks, the value calculation is different from buying a beverage package alone.
Because Holland America charges per person, per day, the basic package calculation is straightforward.
For example, using the currently published pre-cruise prices:
US$55.95 × 7 days = US$391.65 per person
For two eligible adults:
US$391.65 × 2 = US$783.30
US$60.95 × 7 days = US$426.65 per person
For two eligible adults:
US$426.65 × 2 = US$853.30
US$17.95 × 7 days = US$125.65 per person
For two guests:
US$125.65 × 2 = US$251.30
These are simple calculations based on the currently published pre-cruise package prices. Your actual reservation price can differ if Holland America changes pricing or offers a promotion.
This is an important rule to understand before purchasing.
Holland America states that all adults of legal drinking age for the applicable itinerary who are booked in the same stateroom must purchase the beverage package. The package cannot be shared between guests.
This means one adult generally cannot purchase a package and then use it to provide drinks to another adult in the same stateroom.
The policy is one reason you should calculate the total cost for everyone who must purchase the package rather than looking only at the individual daily price.
No. Holland America's drink packages have daily limits.
Signature allows up to 15 alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages per day when the drinks fall within the package's price limit.
Elite allows up to 15 alcoholic beverages per day, while qualifying zero-proof beverages are unlimited.
Quench allows up to 15 non-alcoholic beverages per day.
The limit resets according to Holland America's daily package rules. Unused drinks do not become a bank that you can carry into another day.
A beverage package does not cover every drink purchase on a Holland America cruise.
Holland America lists exclusions that can include purchases from:
The cruise line also states that packages are non-transferable and cannot be shared.
Because exclusions can change, review the current terms connected to your booking before assuming a particular beverage is included.
This is one area where guests should pay close attention to the package terms.
Holland America states that the Signature Beverage Package includes beverage service charges for covered beverages, and its Elite package information similarly states that beverage service charges are included for covered beverages.
Other beverage purchases and certain onboard charges can be subject to a 20 percent service charge, with local taxes applied where required.
The safest approach is to check the terms shown when you purchase your package because pricing, taxes, and package conditions can change.
You can purchase beverage packages through your Holland America booking before your cruise. The cruise line says guests can log into My Account, open their cruise booking, and shop under Food & Beverage.
Buying before the cruise can make budgeting easier because you know the package cost in advance.
Before purchasing, consider:
There is no single answer for every traveler.
A beverage package may make sense for someone who regularly drinks cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffee, sodas, or other included beverages throughout the day.
It may be less useful for someone who drinks very little, rarely orders beverages outside the included options, or spends significant time ashore.
The daily limit is also important. Paying for a package does not mean you can consume an unlimited number of alcoholic drinks.
A simple way to evaluate the cost is to estimate your normal daily beverage spending and compare it with the package's daily price.
For example, if you normally expect to purchase several qualifying drinks throughout the day, the package may be easier to justify. If you would normally purchase only one or two drinks, paying separately may be more economical.
The easiest way to understand the choices is to compare what type of traveler each package is designed for.
Consider Signature if you want:
Consider Elite if you want:
Consider Quench if you want:
The best choice depends on your own drinking habits and the specific cruise you are taking.
You do not necessarily need to purchase a beverage package simply because you are taking a cruise.
Consider these money-saving strategies:
Look at your booking first. Some Holland America promotions may already include beverage benefits through a package such as Have It All.
Do not compare only the advertised daily price. Multiply it by the number of days and the number of guests required to purchase it.
Estimate what you would realistically drink each day rather than assuming you will use all 15 beverages.
Drink prices and available selections can change. Review current menus when possible before deciding which package fits your needs.
If you expect to spend most of a port day away from the ship, think about how much of the package you are realistically going to use.
Holland America allows guests to order beverage packages through their cruise booking.
The general process is:
Holland America also states that guests can contact Ship Services or their travel professional for assistance with beverage packages.
The current published pre-cruise prices are US$55.95 per person per day for Signature, US$60.95 for Elite, and US$17.95 for Quench. Prices are subject to change.
Yes. Holland America offers the Signature and Elite Beverage Packages, which cover qualifying alcoholic beverages subject to their respective price limits and daily rules.
Signature and Quench have a 15-drink daily limit. Elite has a 15-alcoholic-drink daily limit, with qualifying zero-proof beverages unlimited.
No. Holland America states that beverage packages are non-transferable and sharing is not permitted.
Holland America states that all adults of legal drinking age for the applicable itinerary who are booked in the same stateroom must also purchase the package.
It depends on how much you normally spend on beverages. Compare your expected daily drink spending with the package's daily cost, and remember the package's daily limits and exclusions.
Yes. Holland America says guests can purchase beverage packages through My Account by opening their cruise booking and selecting Food & Beverage.
The answer to “How much is the Holland America Line cruise drink package?” depends on which package you choose.
At the latest published pre-cruise rates, Signature costs US$55.95 per person per day, Elite costs US$60.95, and Quench starts at US$17.95. Holland America also offers Have It All, which combines the Signature Beverage Package with benefits such as shore excursion credit, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi.
The most important things to check before buying are the current price for your sailing, the daily drink limit, the beverage price threshold, same-stateroom purchasing requirements, and exclusions.
Because Holland America can change package prices and terms, always review the current information attached to your specific cruise before making a purchase.
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