Is the Margaritaville at Sea Drink Package Worth It? Calculate Your Savings.

Deciding whether to purchase a drink package for your Margaritaville at Sea cruise?  You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.  While a drink package can help you save money and make things easier for you on your cruise, there are times when you just don’t drink enough of those delicious Boat Drinks to make the package worthwhile!

Our Drink Package Calculator is designed to help you compare the cost of purchasing a drink package versus ordering drinks à la carte, ensuring you make the most cost-effective choice for your sailing.

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Drink package prices are based on current pre-cruise rates and include gratituity. Some cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean and Margaritaville at Sea, offer occasional discounts on beverage packages. These discounts would not be reflected in the calculation, so we suggest checking for specials and promotions for additional savings.
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This gratuity rate is set by the cruise line. It is included in the package price calculations below but will be added to "Pay As You Go" purchases in the comparison. Onboard, this is the minimum amount you will see as an automatic gratuity on your individual bar checks.
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A Note About Drink Packages
When you buy a drink package, cruise lines require that all adults in the same stateroom purchase one. If two adults share a cabin and only one wants the package, both must still buy it.

Frequently Asked Questions about Margaritavile at Sea’s Beverage Packages

This package includes all beers, wines by the glass, and cocktails (including signature "Boat Drinks") priced up to $20.00 each. It also covers unlimited fountain sodas, 500ml bottled water, juices, mocktails, and bottled or canned non-alcoholic beverages.

The package does not include bottles of liquor, beer buckets, pitchers, or "sharing" cocktails. Additionally, specialty coffees from the Margaritaville Coffee Shop, in-room mini-bar items, and beverages ordered via room service are not covered.

Yes. Like many other cruise lines, there is a limit of 15 alcoholic or specialty beverages per 24-hour period (starting at 6:00 AM). However, non-alcoholic drinks like sodas and bottled water are truly unlimited and do not count toward this 15-drink limit.

Yes. If one adult (21+) in a stateroom purchases the Ultimate Beverage Chill package, all other adults in the same stateroom must also purchase it.

No. The package covers the beverage itself, but does not include the souvenir blender cups or refills for those cups. If you want a drink served in a blender cup, you will be charged the difference or the full price of the cup.

You get unlimited refills of all fountain sodas (Coca-Cola products) and juices at any bar or lounge on the ship.

Yes! The Unlimited Soda Package typically includes a Margaritaville at Sea souvenir cup that you can use for refills throughout your cruise.

No. This package is strictly for fountain sodas and juices. If you want bottled water or specialty coffee, you should consider the Ultimate Beverage Chill package or pay for those items à la carte.

Yes, a 20% service charge (gratuity) is automatically added to the package price at the time of purchase, whether you buy it online or onboard.