Holland America Drink Package Calculator
When planning your cruise with Holland America Line, one of the decisions you’ll face is whether or not to purchase a drink package. With various options available, it’s important to understand what each package offers and how it fits into your vacation plans and budget. This guide will help you navigate through the different drink packages available and introduce you to our Holland America Drink Package Calculator, which will assist you in determining if a drink package is worth it based on your anticipated consumption.
Types of Holland America Drink Packages
Holland America offers different types of drink packages based on individual preferences.
Holland America Signature Beverage Package
The most popular and more affordable option, the Signature Beverage Package, offers great value with a diverse selection of drinks:
- Inclusions: Wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (including non-alcoholic), sodas, bottled water (sparkling or still, 400ml or less), and coffee. Any beverage priced at $11.00 or lower, up to 15 beverages per day. (Non-alcoholic beverages count towards the 15 per day limit.)
- Price: $44.95 per day if pre-booked online, $54.95 if purchased on board.
- Service Charge: An 18% service charge is automatically applied to the purchase price of the package.
- Duration: Must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage.
- Eligibility: All adults over 21 years old in the same stateroom must purchase the package.
- Limitations: Does not include Mini Bar, Honor Bar, Gelato, Dive In, Room Service, beverages on Half Moon Cay, or fresh squeezed juices. Non-transferable and non-refundable. Only one drink may be ordered at a time. Sharing is not permitted.
Holland America Elite Beverage Package
The Elite Beverage Package is Holland America Line’s premium offering, designed for guests who enjoy a wide variety of beverages, including premium spirits. This package includes wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, sodas, bottled water (sparkling or still, 400ml or less), and coffee. Here are the key details:
- Inclusions: Any alcoholic beverage priced at $15.00 or lower, up to 15 beverages per day. This package provides for unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.
- Price: $49.95 per day if pre-booked online, $59.99 if purchased on board.
- Service Charge: An 18% service charge is automatically applied to the purchase price of the package.
- Duration: Must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage.
- Eligibility: All adults over 21 years old in the same stateroom must purchase the package.
- Limitations: Does not include Mini Bar, Honor Bar, Gelato, Dive In, Room Service, beverages on Half Moon Cay, or fresh squeezed juices. Non-transferable and non-refundable. Only one drink may be ordered at a time. Sharing is not permitted.
Holland America Quench Beverage Package
If alcoholic beverages are not a priority, the Quench Beverage Package provides a selection of non-alcoholic options:
- Inclusions: Coca-Cola products, mocktails, juices, bottled water (sparkling or still, 400ml or less), and beverages from Exploration’s Café, up to 15 beverages per day.
- Price: $17.95 per person per day.
- Service Charge: An 18% service charge is automatically applied to the purchase price of the package.
- Duration: Must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage.
- Eligibility: All guests in the same stateroom must purchase the package.
- Limitations: Does not include Mini Bar, Gelato, Dive In, Room Service, fresh squeezed juices, or beverages purchased on Half Moon Cay. Non-transferable and non-refundable. Only one drink may be ordered at a time. Sharing is not permitted.
Holland America Soda Package
For those who love their sodas, the Soda Package offers unlimited refills:
- Inclusions: Unlimited refills of fountain soda, including a souvenir cup.
- Price: $8 per person per day.
- Service Charge: An 18% service charge is automatically applied to the purchase price of the package.
- Duration: Must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage.
- Eligibility: All guests in the same stateroom must purchase the package.
- Limitations: Does not include canned or bottled items, Mini Bar, Gelato, Dive In, Room Service, fresh squeezed juices, or beverages purchased on Half Moon Cay. Non-transferable and non-refundable. Only one drink may be ordered at a time. Sharing is not permitted.
Important Holland America Drink Package Considerations
When deciding on a drink package, keep the following points in mind:
- Fresh Juices: Fresh squeezed and cold press juices are excluded from all packages. Fresh juices from the Gelato Juice Bar are not included.
- Daily Limits: The Quench and Signature packages have a daily limit of 15 beverages per day. The Signature package counts zero-proof beverages towards the daily limit, while the Elite package has unlimited zero-proof beverages and a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages.
- Purchase Requirements: The Signature and Elite Beverage Packages must be purchased by all stateroom guests of legal drinking age for the itinerary, for the entire cruise length. Underage guests must purchase the Quench Package.
- Availability: Beverage packages are honored at any of the ship’s bars, lounges, cafes, The Dining Room, and Fine Dining restaurants. In-room dining, mini-bar, and Half Moon Cay are not included.
- Service Charge: An 18% service charge will be added to the purchase price. Additional gratuities are not required unless you desire to give extra.
Holland America Drink Package Calculator
Deciding whether a drink package is worth it can be challenging. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve created a Drink Package Calculator based on the Signature Beverage Package. This tool allows you to input the number of each type of beverage you anticipate drinking each day. Using the average cost of each type of beverage, the calculator will let you know whether purchasing a drink package is recommended.
Disclaimer: The Holland America Drink Package Calculator is based on Holland America’s published beverage package rates as of July 2024 and are subject to change without notice. Please consult the cruise line’s website or your travel agent for current prices, availability, and terms.
Drink prices used for calculation purposes are based on the average cost of each type of beverage as of July 2024 and are subject to change without notice.
We do our best to keep the calculator up-to-date with the latest package and average beverage costs.