If you are planning a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, you may be wondering how many drinks you can actually order each day with a Norwegian Cruise drink package. The answer depends on which beverage package you have and whether you are asking about a daily limit or a per-transaction restriction.
For Norwegian's Unlimited Open Bar package, there is not a simple daily allowance such as five, 10, or 15 drinks. The package is designed to provide unlimited eligible beverages during the cruise. However, Norwegian applies important rules to how the package can be used. For example, its current terms state that eligible guests may order up to two beverages per person, per transaction.
That distinction is important. A two-drink transaction limit is not the same as a two-drink-per-day limit.
For the standard Unlimited Open Bar package, Norwegian does not describe the benefit as a fixed number of drinks per day. Instead, the package provides an unlimited selection of eligible beverages for the duration of the cruise.
Norwegian's current beverage-package information describes the Unlimited Open Bar as offering an unlimited open bar onboard and, where applicable, at Great Stirrup Cay. It includes selected premium spirits, cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, soft drinks, and juices.
So, if you are asking, "Can I only have a certain number of drinks each day?", the answer is generally no for the Unlimited Open Bar package.
The important limitation is that you may generally order up to two beverages per person per transaction.
This is one of the most common points of confusion.
Suppose you have the eligible Unlimited Open Bar package. You could order two included beverages at one transaction, and later make another transaction according to the package rules.
Therefore:
The package is also personal and cannot be shared with another guest.
Norwegian offers several beverage options, so it is important to identify your particular package before assuming that every drink is included.
Norwegian's current Unlimited Open Bar package includes a range of beverages such as:
Norwegian also states that the package includes premium beverage brands and more than 100 cocktails, although availability can vary.
The package is intended to cover eligible beverages throughout the cruise rather than provide a set number of drinks for each calendar day.
Norwegian's Free at Sea offering can include an Unlimited Open Bar benefit when selected as part of the applicable cruise package.
Norwegian currently describes Free at Sea as including premium unlimited open bar among its package benefits.
However, promotional terms and package inclusions can change. Always check the terms associated with your specific reservation before assuming that a particular beverage is covered.
Norwegian also offers Free at Sea Plus, which expands beverage benefits beyond the standard Unlimited Open Bar package.
Current Norwegian information says Free at Sea Plus can include premium wines, champagne and liquors by the glass, bottled water, energy drinks, fresh juices, and an Unlimited Starbucks benefit with one drink per visit.
This means "unlimited" does not necessarily mean that every component has unlimited servings. Individual benefits can have their own usage rules.
The exact list depends on the package you purchased.
For the Unlimited Open Bar package, Norwegian currently lists eligible categories including:
The package also includes selected premium beverage brands.
However, several premium or specialty options may be excluded.
A drink package does not necessarily cover every beverage sold on a Norwegian cruise ship.
Norwegian's current terms list exclusions that can include:
Specific exclusions vary by package and current terms.
This is why it is better to check the exact package attached to your reservation instead of assuming that "unlimited" means every drink onboard is free.
Yes. Under Norwegian's applicable beverage-package terms, eligible guests can receive up to two beverages per person, per transaction.
For example, if you are traveling alone with an eligible package, a bartender may process up to two eligible beverages for you in one transaction.
If two people are each using their own eligible package, each person has their own entitlement. The package cannot be combined or shared as a way to obtain drinks for someone who does not have the package.
Yes, an applicable Unlimited Open Bar package is not structured around a two-drink daily allowance.
The two-drink rule applies per transaction, not per day. The package remains subject to Norwegian's usage rules, eligibility requirements, and exclusions.
For example, a guest could potentially order eligible beverages at different times throughout the day rather than being limited to two beverages for the entire day.
This does not mean guests should expect unlimited alcoholic drinks without responsible-use policies. Norwegian can apply its alcohol policies and other onboard rules.
No. Norwegian states that its beverage packages are personal, non-transferable, and may not be shared.
This means you should not use your package to purchase drinks for another guest who does not have the applicable package.
If multiple adults are traveling together, check the package requirements for everyone on the reservation. Norwegian's terms can require eligible guests on the same reservation to have the applicable beverage package.
Depending on the package and itinerary, eligible beverage benefits can apply at Great Stirrup Cay.
Norwegian's current beverage-package information says the Unlimited Open Bar can be used onboard and at Great Stirrup Cay where applicable.
However, not every Norwegian destination is treated the same way. For example, the terms specifically identify Harvest Caye as an exclusion for certain beverage packages.
Always check the terms for your particular sailing and package.
Not necessarily.
Norwegian's package terms contain eligibility and itinerary restrictions. Certain packages may not be available on:
For example, the current terms for some packages exclude sailings of two days or fewer and Pride of America.
The Pride of America has its own Hawaii beverage package rules, including a two-beverage-per-transaction restriction.
The Hawaii Beverage Package is different from the standard Unlimited Open Bar package.
It applies to Pride of America sailings and has its own terms. Norwegian states that eligible guests can receive two beverages per person, per transaction.
The package can include beverages such as:
Because this package has different rules from the standard Unlimited Open Bar, travelers on Pride of America should review the Hawaii-specific terms rather than applying the standard package rules.
This depends on which package you have.
Norwegian's standard Unlimited Open Bar does not automatically mean unlimited Starbucks beverages. Norwegian lists Starbucks separately among exclusions for the standard package.
Free at Sea Plus, however, includes an Unlimited Starbucks benefit with one drink per visit, subject to its terms.
So if specialty coffee is important to you, compare the package inclusions before purchasing or upgrading.
Again, the answer depends on the package.
The standard Unlimited Open Bar package has exclusions that can include bottled water and energy drinks.
Free at Sea Plus expands the beverage selection to include bottled water and energy drinks, subject to the applicable package terms.
This difference can matter if you rarely drink alcohol but regularly purchase premium coffee, bottled water, fresh juice, or energy drinks.
Norwegian's package rules can require the applicable beverage package for eligible guests in the same reservation.
For the Unlimited Open Bar package, Norwegian states that it must be purchased for all guests aged 21 and older on the same reservation, while guests under 21 may receive the Soft Drink Package under the applicable terms.
Because eligibility rules can differ by package, age, itinerary, and promotion, review the terms connected with your booking.
Yes. Norwegian states that a 20% gratuity and beverage service charge can apply to beverage package purchases.
The exact amount you pay can therefore be higher than the advertised base package price.
Norwegian also notes that rates and package terms are subject to change.
Whether a beverage package is worthwhile depends on your drinking habits and the specific price offered for your sailing.
A package may be more attractive if you regularly purchase several eligible beverages throughout the day.
It may be less useful if you:
Do not judge the value solely by asking how many drinks you can get. Instead, look at which drinks you actually want, the package price, the length of your cruise, and the exclusions.
Before boarding, confirm whether you have Unlimited Open Bar, Free at Sea Plus, a Hawaii Beverage Package, a Starbucks package, or another beverage option.
Remember that the two-beverage restriction is a per-transaction rule for applicable packages. It is not automatically a daily limit.
Premium wines, specialty coffee, bottled beverages, room service, and other items may have separate charges.
Your beverage package is personal. Do not use it to purchase drinks for another guest.
Review your onboard account periodically so you can identify unexpected beverage charges while there is still time to ask about them.
For the standard Unlimited Open Bar package, there is not a stated fixed daily drink allowance. Eligible guests can receive unlimited included beverages during the cruise, subject to the package terms. Norwegian's current terms allow up to two beverages per person per transaction.
The Unlimited Open Bar package provides unlimited access to eligible beverages, but it does not cover every beverage sold onboard. Certain premium drinks, bottled beverages, room service, mini-bar purchases, and other items can be excluded.
Yes. Norwegian's applicable terms state that eligible guests may order up to two beverages per person per transaction.
No. Norwegian states that beverage packages are personal, non-transferable, and may not be shared.
The standard Unlimited Open Bar package does not generally include Starbucks. A separate Starbucks benefit is available with certain packages, including Free at Sea Plus, where the current terms provide one Starbucks drink per visit.
Not necessarily. Bottled water can be excluded from the standard Unlimited Open Bar package, while Free at Sea Plus provides additional bottled-water benefits under its terms.
So, how many drinks can you get a day with a Norwegian Cruise drink package? If you have Norwegian's Unlimited Open Bar package, you are generally not restricted to a fixed number of drinks per day. The package is designed to provide unlimited eligible beverages during the cruise.
The key restriction to remember is that applicable package terms allow up to two beverages per person per transaction. That is very different from a two-drinks-per-day limit.
Your actual benefits depend on the package, itinerary, age requirements, and current Norwegian terms. Before your cruise, check the specific beverage package attached to your reservation so you know which drinks are included, which are excluded, and what additional charges may apply.
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