Celebrity Cruises Drinks Packages - Classic or Premium? Which drinks are included? Full report.

[@IanJones-n7f]

Tip - if you want to upgrade then always do it before you get on board. Prices are cheaper when bought in advance.

[@kellieashman6908]

We always upgrade to the premium package, not necessarily because we are big drinkers but we don’t want the hassle or embarrassment of not being able to have what we want. Also my mother and I like to try different cocktails and the premium gives us the opportunity to do that. Add in that we probably have a couple of coffees a day and the water as well as a glass of wine with dinner the premium package is better value.

[@kushty4]

Good informative video, thanks. Another thing to point out though is that if you have the classic package and order a drink on the premium package, you pay the difference and you also pay the 18% gratuity not just on the $2 or $3 but on the full premium price of the drink I believe.👍

[@Tink.at60plus]

Thank you, this was helpful. We leave for a cruise in a couple of days! I won’t be upgrading our drink package. 😊

[@nancyreber8201]

Just pay for drinks as you drink them. Then compare what you saved at the end of the cruise. You will be amazed! Packages are are just pulling money out of your pockets

[@sandraschwan358]

Totally agree! Unless you want to be drunk everyday on the ship, there is no need to buy a drink package! I buy 1-2 premium cocktails a day when on vacation and my bill is only about $130.00....depending.

[@corrinamallon3405]

We purchased drink packages on our Alaskan cruise and when we do Hawaii, we are not purchasing them. My husband drinks alcohol but I don't so it was a total waste of 1000.00 for me to have to purchase it. Then won't let only one person have the package so if there are two of you and one doesn't drink alcohol. purchase your drinks individually. No way my husband is going to drink 2G's worth of booze on the boat.

[@trimley]

Very useful with no dramas 👍

[@Sparkles12340]

Absolutely fabulous explanation of the drinks packages, so helpful for my upcoming cruise! Cheers guys. Subscribed 😁

[@theposhtravelblog]

Our pleasure!❤️🥂

[@Rob-cb5dn]

Very useful tips both of you, thank you!! Seems just paying the extra per premium drink is a top tip 22:53

[@rockchat40]

Appreciate this video as we were contemplating which package to take on our first (on Celebrity) upcoming cruise on Beyond. I'm a regular beer and rum guy; my wife likes tropical and other mixed (C&C; G&T) drinks. The premium spirits, specialty coffees and juices aren't enough to sway us to Premium. Worst case, we'll pay the difference.

[@annjohnsonbrown9894]

We are on Beyond in May they had 30% off we paid less than $200 with gratuity to upgrade our package. My has had expensive taste in bourbon

[@janete1292]

Thank you both for you detailed information 👏👏

[@vrkruzer]

Update - Tito's no longer on classic beverage plan. Just changed in Dec 2023. Drink upgrade packages on sale now as it was only 6$ a day.

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

We are cruising to Alaska with Celebrity from Vancouver in Sept. for a week. We have the classic drink package, basic wifi, and crew gratuities included...as well as $250 usd onboard credit. $1380 Canadian approx. for an inside cabin pp. I think it is a good deal all things considered. Looking forward to making use of the drinks package and letting our hair down. 😁👍

[@theposhtravelblog]

Sounds like a great deal! Have a fantastic cruise 🚢🥂🎉

[@davidchristleyvanderpeijl5261]

Love this about the Drinks Packages, we have the All In package , going on Reflection next week, first time with Celebrity ! 12 years sailing on MSC !

[@theposhtravelblog]

Think you will love it and it’s superior to MSC! Have a great time! 🎉🥂🚢

[@Jojjaaa]

what did you like -celebrity vs MSC? have not travel vith celebrity my self yeet

[@briansteeves8854]

We always buy the classic package and if we want a more expensive drink we just pay the diffence. Good way to use the OBC up.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Good move especially if you have OBC 🥂

[@dianesteffens493]

We did the same thing. Thought about upgrading but realized I wasn’t drinking enough each day to warrant the difference in price. Often premium drinks were $1-$2 more and with OBC we only owed $4 at the end of the week

[@wakeywarrior]

I just booked at 12 night cruise around Thailand and Vietnam, starting Singapore to HK in November 2025. I got a Concierge room, classic drinks package, basic WiFi, $150 credit for £1600 per person (2 people). Seems a bit of a bargain this was through my agent who gets me fantastic deals. So I was wondering what this classic package gave me, it looks better than expected to be honest, beers, Monkey Shoulder and Kraken are all great. Thanks for the info. How do you upgrade online before you go if I wanted to do that? No option offered just full price drink packages?

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@wakeywarrior We did the video over a year ago so it may have changed but they will definitely approach you once onboard to upgrade! Have a great cruise! 🚢🤚🍾🎉

[@andrewlonsdale..walkingthewalk]

This is great video ..booked for next year on classic package been a whiskey person myself this is so informative ...thanks 👌

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for the great feedback and have a lovely cruise 🛳️🥂🥃

[@andrewlonsdale..walkingthewalk]

@@theposhtravelblog no thank you ..

[@kamanda2020]

Very informative. We are sailing with Celebrity next year and currently looking at drink package options. Are hiballs included in the classic package? I notice that soda is not included in the classic, so is a rum and coke or gin and tonic an upcharge?

[@zillenlyu5309]

Thanks for sharing, great comparison review! I am wondering for people don't like beverages at all (no alcohol, no soda), how can they get the drink like water, sparkling water, maybe juice? Like just purchasing bottled water, getting a box water to ship, or is there anything like water package...

[@theposhtravelblog]

There’s free water stations and tea and coffee stations for non drinkers. Also can buy water package or soft drink package ☺️

[@lenvella9541]

Getting premium on many ships you do not pay the difference you pay the full premium prices despite having a classic package.

[@stephenhenson7185]

Thank you for the useful information. We are going on our first Cruise next year and have booked the Inclusive (Classic drink) package. I do like my Disarrano which I see isnt included. I will probably drink 5/6 of these a night and looking at the other extras Im now wondering whether to uograde to the premium package. I was wondering if you had any ideas how much a single Disarrano would be? Thank you

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi thanks for the comments. We just threw away the menus a couple of days ago!🙈 We will learn not to do that in future 😂 You get up to $10 per drink so we are sure it will only be a small supplement but if you’re drinking maybe 6 then it probably is best to take the premium and then you get the glass bottles water too and smoothies etc plus speciality coffees as well. Have a great cruise! 🚢🥂

[@stephenhenson7185]

Thank you for the reply@@theposhtravelblog . I have been leaning towards the upgrade as it gives me peace of mind incase we have a couple of latenights/early mornings 😄

[@mohamedfilalichahad964]

Thank you for this detailed report on the drink packages,. My next 11-day cruise in the Caribbean with my wife is scheduled for early December aboard the Beyond. This will be my second time on X. This time, I opted for the premium drink package, and I was wondering if wine by the glass are served in the dining areas?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Yes it is and ask the sommelier for the wine list so you can choose what you want! Have a great cruise 🚢

[@jowilson5168]

Thank you for such an informative run down of the drinks. We are due to sail on Reflection on 8th July, its our first ever cruise so I'm loving your recent videos! I wonder if you know what tonic waters are available on the classic vs premium package? I'm a gin girl and can't seem to find a list of tonic waters anywhere.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Jo, you will love it, we did! We are off on an NCL cruise shortly and not sure if we are going to enjoy it as much! We will see.. video to follow. Not sure on the tonic waters, we do drink g&t’s but stuck to the whiskey this time. We know a waiter onboard Joven and have his Facebook link so will ask him and get back to you. Thanks for the great comments ❤️

[@jowilson5168]

@@theposhtravelblog thank you !

[@NikkiThrower-q9m]

Thank you for all the information you both included. I am curious how to get a case of bottled water in our cabin. How would we go about doing that? Is that included with either package?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Nikki, on the classic package you can get water at the bar (tins of filtered water) and take it back to the cabin. On the premium you can get large bottles of glass bottles of aqua panna and take them back to your cabin. I’m not sure on bringing big packs on, as we had it included, but remember seeing a gentleman carrying a 6 pack of lattes waters onboard at one of the ports so I don’t think you’d have a problem doing that.

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

Big fan of the drinks package. I did Edge solo Rome to Ft. Lauderdale back in 2022. Taking my wife to Alaska on Edge in two weeks. I waited and watched and grabbed the upgrade for about CAD$7/day +18% per person. Big whisky fan. Thanks for the vid. (You have to try a shot of the Ghost Tequila. That's living!) I invented a drink by swapping out the rum in a Dark & Stormy with rye or Canadian whisky. It's called a kick in the head.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Love it, will have to give it a try! 😂 Have a great cruise 🥃🎉

[@brian954rr6]

Thank you! I missed out on so much with my Premium Package last year. I have a long back to back Celebrity cruise in 3 weeks. I am definitely going to get the most out of my Premium Package this year. Which sailing are you on next?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Glad it was helpful! 🥂 We are currently on NCL but not our cup of tea, itinerary lovely though, Celebrity win hands down for us and what we want out of a holiday! 🚢👍

[@brian954rr6]

@@theposhtravelblog indeed. I have sailed Royal, NCL, & Celebrity. Celebrity wins. I'm a repeat Celebrity customer now. Enjoy! Safe travels

[@sandrarice2762]

Very useful, thanks. We've booked with the 'all included' so we'll get the classic package but not sure whether to keep it or have it removed, as I only drink non-alcoholic and my husband drinks around half a bottle of wine a night plus the odd beer or whisky. I've read that you need to drink 6 alcoholic drinks a day to make it pay but Celebrity won't tell us the cost of the extras in the all included. There doesn't seem to be many real ales (we're from the UK too)

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for the feedback ❤️ It’s nice to have the package so you can relax and order as you wish, maybe your husband may have a couple more drinks than usual (being on holiday 😂)and of course all soft drinks are included plus some coffees etc. Plus bottled water included to take back to your cabin. You also have the benefit of the gratuities being included too. We’d stick with the package but your choice ultimately. Have a great cruise! 🚢🎉🥂

[@susanacabral697]

Which coktails are served in celebrity edge included in classic pachage? I think is not so much...thank you so much for de video.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Quite a big variety of cocktails to choose from unfortunately we haven’t got the complete list though..

[@shirleycarter2003]

Can you bring water and soda on Celebrity Cruiseship

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi, we had the water package so didn’t need to do this on this cruise but have just googled it and it says water and soda is ok to bring onboard.

[@GraemeWhitehead]

Thanks for this video, its really helpful. Sailing with my wife for our first time on Constellation later this month. Just a question on the spirits for the classic drinks package. if I want a gin and tonic, or a rum and coke, is it included with the gin or the rum price? So is it a spirit and a mixer you get? or do you have to buy them separately which could put the classic package drink combination over $10 for a G&T? Many thanks, love your film 🙂

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Graeme, thanks for the great comments. Yes you will get the mixer included so you can definitely have a g&t within budget! Have a fantastic cruise 🚢🥂🎉

[@GraemeWhitehead]

Thank you so much. Keep up the good work!!! @@theposhtravelblog

[@TedraRaden]

The classic package is supposed to have sodas in it too - do I need to get them at the bar each time I want one or is there a place in the buffet cafe to get a soda?

[@theposhtravelblog]

From memory the waiters will get them for you included in your package 👍

[@carriehealth]

What about the alcohol-free package? Does it include smoothies and specialty coffees or should I choose another package type? I'm going on my first Celebrity cruise on Monday ❤

[@theposhtravelblog]

We’ve just taken this off the Celebrity website : Refresh with a selection of premium bottled water including Evian, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Aqua Panna and Vitamin Water. Indulge with specialty coffees, organic teas, bottled iced teas, fresh juices from The Spa Café, frozen smoothies, soda selections, Red Bull and a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails that are sure to quench your thirst.​ Hope this helps!! Have a great cruise ❤️

[@deaglan5384]

Hey, thanks for the video, can you order a mixer and spirit in one order or is it one drink per order ?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for watching! Yes you can order mixer and spirit in one. 👍

[@duncancunningham2038]

Can you get Prossecco in the Classic Package?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Yes you can 🥂

[@1111atreides]

Is timing the upgrade important? A better deal to get Premium now or wait until they "pounce" on me at embarkation day?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Don’t think there’s much in it from memory, but we thought it was a good deal onboard so went for it. Also the person who pounces and signs you up is a friend for life! 😂 👍

[@farab4391]

Can you only get certain drinks at certain bars or how does it work? 80% of the time I would be drinking bourbon (Gentleman Jack or Woodford Reserve), so can I get that at any bar or would I have to go to a specific bar? I ask because from the videos, none of the bars look particularly big, so I'm guessing they can't stock everything. Would be a shame if you're relaxing at say the rooftop garden, but have to go half way along the ship to get the drink you want.

[@theposhtravelblog]

No from what we can recall most drinks were available at all bars, the bourbon shouldn’t be a problem, it’s just the Macallan specialist whiskies that were limited to some bars. Have a great cruise 🚢 🥂

[@Disscot]

We have the classic package as part of all included does it include the soft drinks? I am allergic to alcohol and can’t drink alcohol. Will mainly be drinking coffee and soft drinks.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi, yes you get soft drinks included in the basic package and tinned water which you can take back to the cabin. Have a great cruise 🎉🥂🚢

[@Disscot]

@@theposhtravelblog perfect. Thank you so much. It’s not till next year but very much looking forward to it! 😍🤩

[@MAB_Canada]

At Cafe al Bacio: are the non-alcoholic coffees, like lattes and cappuccinos, included in the Classic package? The Celebrity website doesn’t say…only the “Specialty Coffees” are in the Premium package.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Yes we believe they are, anything up to $10 😊 if you go higher than that you just pay the supplement 👍🥂

[@landeeld9596]

I don't think they are included on the Classic

[@barryhaley7430]

If you have the classic package and want to occasionally have a top shelf drink do you pay the difference or the full price?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Just pay the difference it’s up to $10 on the classic and then if it’s more you pay the difference 🥂

[@barryhaley7430]

@@theposhtravelblog There was a time when you had to pay the full amount.

[@RogerPartridge-k1y]

Thanks, simple

[@damarymejia2596]

Wow ! Awesome ❤

[@lmitch0430]

Sorry if I missed this, but if you don't have a drink package, do you have to BUY water? :o

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Laura, there are water stations in various locations on the ship but if you want bottles of filtered water to take back to your cabin then yes you will have to buy them. We noticed people carrying bottles from ashore in certain ports and Celebrity didn’t seem to mind. We are currently on NCL and it’s a strict no to bringing any water onboard! Hope this helps 😊

[@justthisgirl2944]

So, apparently, average non-alcoholic drinks rates around only $5 except for zero proof mock tail that could cost $6 per glass. Cocktails are around $12-$17 could be higher range to $20 per glass. Just imagine, if you only drink 1 non-alcoholic drinks + 3 glass of liquor. It could only cost you $55. The classic drink packages are $89 per person per day. Even if in one day you only buy 1 drink, you'd still charge $89 per day. So, imo, I think it's wise not to purchase the drinking package. And save money. Since I bet you won't drink that much especially in port days.

[@qq1651]

We found this to be true. When we first hit the ship and on the first 3 sea days, we drank enough to make it worth it. But as each day came, we found ourselves drinking less and less. The enamour of being able to drink whatever we wanted wore off after the first two days. We will pay as we go next time and use our OBC toward paying for it.

[@dlgregory35]

Can you actually tell the difference between classic and the upgrade? I ask as many seem to think they are experts in drinks or maybe food. I am a lot older and I mean a lot older than you two but there is no way I can tell the difference and I have been drinking whisky that is scotch and res wine for more years than I can remember and I cannot tell the difference.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Absolutely we can tell the difference! It’s the difference between a banging headache in the morning or not! 😂

[@dlgregory35]

So that is how you can tell the difference? Although you do not explain which would give you a headache in the morning. They both can so obviously you have not been able to answer my question as I suspected.@@theposhtravelblog

[@hankdickson8308]

Can you post or send a photo of that list?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi, we are on a cruise now (NCL) but have a copy at home so can take a phot and send it if you send your number or email address 🤩

[@rosiebates584]

I found the full lists on the celebrity website whilst deciding whether to upgrade to premium…..

[@brooke5941]

Are drinks like margaritas and daiquiris and pina coladas included in the classic package? Thanks!

[@theposhtravelblog]

Yes any cocktails up to $10 made with classic spirits 👍

[@Jojjaaa]

Thx för a good video

[@franklindurang]

Extremely useful video

[@theposhtravelblog]

Glad it was helpful!🙏

[@dennisd7292]

Talking at the same time makes it a bit difficult

[@MLovesacoffee]

That's a really good whiskey selection? Really? No it's not. I took the premium package and I can already see that I'll be disappointed and I'm far from being a snob. First off, the single malt selection isn't great at all and the bourbon selection is shameful. No Blantons in the bourbons, and way too many Johnny Walkers stuff including Gentleman Jack. All medium to bottom shelf stuff here in Canada anyway. It isn't even bourbon, it's Tennessee Whiskey.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Well you can always pay a small supplement for other whiskies if you’re not happy with what’s on offer in the premium package. If you’re unhappy why don’t you cancel the premium package and pay as you go?

[@1111atreides]

There's always one.

[@TheMilkybarkid69]

Never cruised before but looking at 2024. l dont touch alcohol but my wife likes a glass of wine or two. What would you advise please ?

[@theposhtravelblog]

If you get the deal which includes gratuities, drinks, wifi etc when you book then stick with that as you have unlimited soft drinks and bottled water etc. To be honest if you drink so little and it works out cheaper to book without the all in package then maybe do that, but just check the differential for gratuities etc as it’s usually a good deal to take inclusive package and the drinks are expensive to buy individually. People did bring bottled water onboard and Celebrity didn’t seem bothered about it.