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Royal Caribbean Drink Package: Guide + Break-Even Math
Royal Caribbean's Deluxe Beverage Package averages about $85 per day before the 18% gratuity is added on top, which pushes the real cost past $100. Here is the break-even point, when the cheaper Refreshment package wins, and the rule that traps couples.
May 25, 2026
Is the NCL Free at Sea Drink Package Worth It? (2026)
NCL's Free at Sea beverage charge runs $28.50 per person per day in 2026, and Free at Sea Plus is $49.99. The break-even is lower than most people think, but the package has two traps that quietly cost you money. Here is the honest math.
May 18, 2026
Is the Drink Package Worth It? Every Cruise Line Compared
Every cruise line prices drinks differently, adds a different gratuity, and sets a different trap. Here is the all-in daily cost and real break-even for NCL, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Princess, MSC, Virgin Voyages, and Disney, side by side.
May 11, 2026