Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No matter how inclusive a cruise drink package may be or how much value it offers, there will always be passengers who try to beat ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carnival generally offered a better deal on its all-you-can-drink beverage package compared with its chief rival, Royal Caribbean.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has faced some pushback over several policies in the past year. In January, the cruise line confirmed that value-added tax (VAT) and sales tax would be applied to certain ...

Additional costs on a cruise can quickly add up, with drinks one of the biggest offenders. A cool G&T by the pool, a glass of wine or two over dinner, a cocktail at the show, and before you know it ...

Carnival Cruise Line is changing how it charges for two of the extras passengers buy most often. Beginning December 1, 2026, ...

Whether or not to get the drink package is a question all cruisers face, and there's no perfect answer for everyone. Read on ...

Taking a trip with Carnival? The cruise line says it will launch dynamic pricing for drink and Wi-Fi packages later this year ...

Two of the largest cruise lines have made high-profile changes to their beverage packages in the last couple of months. First, Royal Caribbean International began requiring both adult guests in a ...

Virgin Voyages tried a drink package earlier this year, but it didn't gain traction. Photo Credit: Virgin Voyages Cruise line drink package models are morphing, expanding and, in at least one case, ...