Thinking about getting a drink package for your Holland America cruise? You’re not alone! With several options to choose from, it can be tough to figure out which (if any) makes the most sense for your vacation style and budget. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll break down what each package includes and introduce you to our handy Holland America Drink Package Calculator. It’ll help you crunch the numbers and see if a package is actually worth it based on how much you think you’ll be sipping at sea.

On December 1, 2025, Holland America rolled out new beverage package pricing, per-drink price limits, and eliminated the soda package.  The information below along with the calculator reflects these changes.

Types of Holland America Drink Packages

Holland America offers different types of drink packages based on individual preferences.

To download the December 1, 2025 Holland America Beverage Package flyer in PDF format, click here.

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 $12.00 or lower, up to 15 beverages per day. (Non-alcoholic beverages count towards the 15 per day limit.)
  • Price: $60.95 per day, plus 18% service charge ($71.92 total per day) if purchased in advance.
  • 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 Signature Beverage Package

The Elite Signature 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 $16.00 or lower, up to 15 beverages per day.  This package provides for unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Price: $65.95 per day, plus 18% service charge ($77.82 total per day) if purchased in advance.
  • 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, plus 18% service charge ($21.18 total per day) if purchased in advance.
  • 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.

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

Trying to figure out if the drink package is worth it? We get it—it’s not always an easy call. That’s why we put together or Drink Package Calculator based on all the different Holland America Beverage Packages. Just plug in how many drinks you think you’ll have each day—cocktails, beer, soda, coffee, whatever you like—and the calculator will do the math using average drink prices. In the end, it’ll let you know if getting the package makes sense or if you’re better off going à la carte.

Holland America Line Beverage Package Calculator

The calculator uses average onboard beverage prices as of December 2025. Package prices reflect Holland America Line rates as of December 2025, are based on pre-cruise discounted purchase prices, and include the 18 percent service charge. Package prices may increase if purchased onboard.

Select a beverage package:

Enter the number of each drink you expect to consume daily: