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Carnival Cruise Alcohol Drinks Prices

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   November 25, 2015 ,   Food & Drinks

This is CruiseMapper's review of the company's alcohol policy and beverage policy rules. It answers the question "Can I bring alcohol on board" and also gives some insights on sneaking alcohol on Carnival cruises. Next short links jump down directly to the answers of how much are drinks on Carnival cruises (non-alcoholic beverages, bottled water) and what is the cost of alcohol (beer, cabin minibars, American Table cocktails prices (signature cocktails from port-inspired onboard dining concept).

Here are also listed Carnival FUN SHOPS liquor menu with prices. Fun Shop menu also includes Cruise Cash (bar/photo credits), flowers, cakes, fruit baskets, cookies, Special Occasions gifts (Wedding-Honeymoon-Birthday-Anniversary packages), bags, T-shirts, hats, Stateroom Decoration kits.

How much are drinks on Carnival cruise (drink prices)

Carnival alcohol and mixed drink prices on cruises are considered "moderate" for moderate drinking only. And the opinion of common folks is these prices do not contain much of the onboard fun. Still, they are pretty decent compared to other major cruise lines. Additional info and tips:

  • the service charge for opening a personal bottle of wine not bought on the premises (Carnival corkage fee) is $10 per bottle (if the wine is consumed in one of the main dining restaurants) and $14 if consumed in a specialty restaurant. All beverage prices include the 15% gratuity. However, Carnival's drink gratuity was increased to 18% (since December 2018).
  • check regularly the "Drinks of the Day" page (the ship's "Fun Times" newspaper) for daily discounted beverages. The "Early Bird Specials" (alcoholic beverages ordered before noon) are at pretty special prices. A "Bloody Mary" is only $3,95 - but only from 9 till 11am.
  • The list of Carnival free alcohol offers includes the Captain's cocktail party, the farewell party, art auctions, Past Guest receptions and free alcohol testing at the onboard duty-free shops (usually on the first day).

Carnival Cruise Alcohol Drinks Prices - CruiseMapper

Note: All cruise drinks prices are in USD (dollars), tips-inclusive. Also listed is the cost of non-alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks from the "Blue Iguana" and "RedFrog" bar menus.

Bottled WATER prices

Water BrandsPrices (USD)
San Pellegrino (1 liter), Aqua Panna and San Pellegrino Bubbles (at Cucina del Capitano)$4,75

Perrier (200ml/6,5oz) and 6-pack (Bon Voyage/Fun Shop orders)

$3,25 ($20 pack)

Natural Spring Water (1,5 liter)$3,95
Assorted Vitamin Water (200ml)$2,95
  • Natural Spring Water (0,5 liter, 17oz)
  • (Bon Voyage/Fun Shop orders) 1,5L and 6-pack
  • $1,95
  • $5 ($10 pack)

NON-ALCOHOLIC beverages (Soda, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mixers, Energy Drinks) prices

Note: Bottled and canned beverages in packs can be purchased at the Fun Shops (on the ships and prior departures (upon booking).

BeveragesPrices (USD)
Soda / soft drinks$1,50 glass
Coca-Cola (also Zero and Diet Coke), Tonic Water, Sprite and Diet Sprite, Fanta Orange, Pibb Xtra, Soda, Club Soda. On cruises from Galveston or New Orleans are additionally offered "Dr. Pepper" and "Diet Dr. Pepper" - all are 12oz / 360ml cans.$1,95 can
Diet Coke, Barqs Root Beer, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Club Soda, Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Caffeine Free Coke, Fanta Orange, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Tonic Water - all are Bon Voyage / Fun Shop orders, 6-packs, canned.$10 pack
Bloody Mary Mix (5,5oz) and 4-pack$1,95 ($10 pack)
Powerade (20oz) and 6-pack$2,95 ($14 pack)
Red Bull (8,3oz)$4,75
Rock Star (Black, Lemon, and Sugar-Free), 4-pack cans)$18
Cranberry-Grapefruit-Orange Juice (4-pack)$10
(frozens) "Strawberry Daiquiri", "(Caribbean) Pina Colada", "Miami Vice", "Beachcomber"$4,75

"REFRESHING FROZENS" (alcoholic beverages) prices

Note: There is an option to upgrade to a higher brand liquor ($2 per drink).

BeveragesPrices (USD)
  • "BEACHCOMBER" (Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Midori Melon, Cruzan Mango Rum, Citrus, Pineapple Juice)
  • "RUM RUNNER JUMPER" (Cruzan Light Rum, Gosling's Dark Rum, Banana, Orange, Pineapple)
  • "RED'S REMEDY PAINKILLER" (Gosling's Dark Rum, Cruzan Coconut Rum, Tropical Juices)
$8,75
  • "BLUE'S BLUE MARGARITA" (Margaritaville Tequila, Blue Curacao, Syrup, Lime Juice)
  • "GUAVA MARGARITA" (1800 Tequila, Guava Puree, Midori Melon, Lime Juice)
  • "THE IGUANA'S CLASSIC" (1800 Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice)
  • "CHIPOTLE PINEAPPLE PASSION MARGARITA" (1800 Tequila, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Citrus, Chipotle)
  • "RED'S CARIBBEAN COLADA" (Gosling's Dark and Cruzan Vanilla Rums, Banana, Coconut, Pineapple)
  • "MANGO MAGIC" (Cruzan Mango Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Mango, Citrus, Mint)
  • "CARIBBEAN COLADA" (Cruzan Vanilla
  • Rum, Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Banana, Pineapple and Coconut)
  • "RED'S STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI" (Bacardi Rum, Strawberries, Sugar Syrup)
  • "MIAMI VICE" (Pina Colada with the "Red's Strawberry Daiquiri")
$7,50

COCKTAILS, MARGARITAS (drinks with alcohol) prices

BeveragesPrices (USD)
  • "BITE OF THE IGUANA" (Sauza Tequila, Peach Schnapps, SKYY Vodka, Orange Juice, Citrus, Sprite)
  • "AGAVE PINEAPPLE TEA" (Margaritaville Tequila, Cruzan Rum, Beefeater Gin, SKYY Vodka, Citrus, Pineapple)
  • "SPICY MARGARITA" (Margaritaville Tequila, Chipotle Pineapple Syrup, Citrus)
  • "IGUANA'S ICED TEA" (Long Island Iced Tea; SKYY Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Cruzan Rum, Southern Comfort, Apple Pucker, Citrus, Orange Juice, Grenadine)
  • "GREEN IGUANA" (1800 Tequila, Midori Melon, Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Citrus)
  • "MANGO MARGARITA" (Margaritaville Tequila, Mango Puree, Citrus, Syrup, Pineapple Juice)
  • "FROG'S ISLAND ICED TEA" (Malibu Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Beefeater Gin, SKYY Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Citrus, Sprite)
  • "DIRTY MOJITO" (Captain Morgan Private Stock, Brown Sugar, Mint, Lime, Club Soda)
  • "TING MOJITO" (Grapefruit Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup)
  • "FLAVORED MOJITO" (Baccardi mojito in mango, raspberry, passion fruit, melon, peach, coconut flavors)
$8,75
"BLUE'S PATRON MARGARITA" (Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau Rum, Lime Juice)$10,95 (16oz)
"RED'S RUM TREASURE" (Zacapa 23 Rum, Coconut Rum, Sprite, Guava Pineapple Juice)$10,95 (16oz)
"RED'S DARK RUM SAMPLER" (Gosling's Family Reserve Old Rum, Cruzan Single Barrel, Zacara Centenario 23, Bacardi 8, 4 counts, each 3/4 oz)$18
"RED'S FLAVORED RUM SAMPLER" (4 counts, each 3/4 oz)$19
"RED'S TROPICAL HURRICANE" (Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, Bacardi Rum, Exotic Juices, Soda)$20
Pitchers of Margaritas (feeds four)$24,95 (48oz)

Alchemy Bar prices of professional mixologist-made cocktails (optional upgrade to ultra-premium liquor brands costs $1).

The list includes:

  • "THE REMEDY" (Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Cruzan Coconut Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple, Lime Juice)
  • "FIERY TROPICAL PASSION MARTINI" (El Jimador Silver Tequila, Cointreau Rum, Spicy Mango Puree, Citrus)
  • "THE QUICK FIX" (Pernod Absinthe, Bacardi Rum, SKYY Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Midori Melon, Citrus)
  • "CARIBBEAN MANHATTAN" (Maker's Mark Bourbon, Cinzano Vermouth, Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup, Bitters)
  • "ALCHEMIST'S SIDECAR" (Courvoisier VS Cognac, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup)
  • "CURATIVE PEACH COSMOPOLITAN" (Absolut Citron Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Citrus)
  • "RESTORATIVE BASIL DROP" (Finlandia Vodka, Basil, Simple Syrup, Citrus)
  • "RADICAL CURE" (Tanqueray Gin, Lavender, Lime Juice, Maraschino Liqueur)
  • "MOSCOW MULE" (Ketel One Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger beer)
  • "AN APPLE A DAY MARTINI" (Van Gogh Vodka, Sour Apple Schnapps)
  • "MARTINI SEDUCTION" (Orange Vodka, Red Passion Fruit Nectar, Lime Juice)
  • "FRENCH KISS" (Sweet Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Chambord, Korbel, Lime)
  • "THE DEAL CLOSER" (Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Amaretto Disaronno, Baileys, Dark Creme de Cacao, Chocolate)
  • "REVIVED UP MOJITO MARTINI" (Beefeater Gin, Cinzano Dry Vermouth, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Mint leaves)
  • "THE PERFECT STORM" (Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Cruzan White Rum, Strawberry Puree, Rosemary Spring, Lime)
  • "INVIGORATING MINT MARTINI" (Tanqueray Gin, Cinzano Dry Vermouth, Simple Syrup, Citrus, Mint leaves)
  • "SPICY CHIPOTLE PINEAPPLE MARTINI" (Finlandia Vodka, Chipotle Pineapple Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint leaves)
  • "FORTY IS THE NEW TWENTY" (Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, SKYY Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Citrus)
  • "CUCUMBER SUNRISE" (Absolut Vodka, Watermelon Nectar, Muddled Cucumber, Lime Juice, Orange Juice)
  • "THE YOUTHFUL and BOLD BERRITINI" (Finlandia Cranberry Vodka, St Germian Elderflower Liqueur, Strawberries, Lime Juice, Soda)
  • "THE ANTIOXIDANT" (Finlandia Mango Vodka, Aperol, Tangerine, Lime Juice, Orange Juice)

$8,95 (per drink)

Carnival cruise beer prices

The new "Thirsty Red Frog" ale is offered in 3 sizes: pint (20oz), pitcher (60oz) and beer tubes (101oz) - see below for the prices. It's a private-label freshly onboard-brewed draft beer (brewed by Budweiser) available only on CCL ships.

Originally brewed exclusively for the RedFrog Pub, the "frog-beer" is now served in select ship bars/lounges and it has a taste similar to Killian's Red. As to The Red Frog Pub, the 100-seat indoor/outdoor bar is on the newest liners and also on all Fun Ship 2.0 upgraded ships. Along with Thirsty Red Frog, the pub serves top-rated Caribbean rums and a "best beers Caribbean" collection. Next, are listed Carnival's Draft Beers prices:

  • $5,50 (16oz) and $28,95 (tube of 101oz) for the beers "Modelo Especial", "Dos Equis", "Presidente", "FROG'S PINT" (20oz)
  • Thirsty Red Frog beer price is: $5,50 (20oz), $16,95 (60oz), $27,95 (101oz).

Draft beers on Carnival cruise ships

In May 2017 was introduced a tropical-flavored draft beer via a partnership with the Miami-based Concrete Beach Brewery. The special beer is served exclusively at the "RedFrog Pub & Brewery" on Carnival Vista - the first brewery found on a North America-based cruise liner. The new "Miami Guava Wheat Beer" was hand-crafted by Colin Presby (brewmaster on the shipboard brewery) and made with the best ingredients.

  • Miami Guava beer has a light body and its primary ingredient is pink guava, also used in Miami's popular guava pastries. The new beer is available on a limited basis, and joins the 3 other original draft beers brewed on the Carnival Vista ship - ThirstyFrog Port Hoppin' IPA (floral flavor, with passion fruit and citrus overtones), ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat (unfiltered lager with banana aroma and spices) and FriskyFrog Java Stout (with hints of coffee).
  • Concrete Beach Brewery is an "Alchemy & Science" beer brand, operating as an independent subsidiary of "The Boston Beer Company". Other "Alchemy & Science" breweries in the USA include Angel City Brewery (Los Angeles) and Coney Island Brewing Co (Brooklyn, NYC New York). Their most popular draft beers are named "Tropic of Passion" (Miami), Angel City IPA (LA), and Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner (NYC).
  • US-homeported Carnival ships serve the Concrete Beach Brewery's Rica Wheat IPA, Angel City Brewery's Pilsner, Coney Island's Hard Root Beer, and 1609 Amber. On a regional basis, Carnival ships leaving from Miami offer Concrete Beach Brewery's Stiltsville Pilsner, ships from Long Beach (Los Angeles) offer Angel City Brewery IPA, and ships departing from NYC offer Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner.
  • Carnival Cruise Line also offers draft beers brewed either locally (in homeports) or within the homeport state. Such beers are offered on cruise ships leaving from NOLA New Orleans, Galveston TX, Baltimore MD, and Tampa FL, as well as on ships to Alaska and Hawaii.

In October 2019, Carnival introduced fleetwide the seasonal brew "ParchedPig Pumpkin Ale" (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, gingerbread, herbs, caramel, brown sugar). The beer is offered in both bottles (22-oz) and on draft, and in 3 variations - West Coast IPA, Toasted Amber, and Beach Lager.

Carnival Beer Package

Carnival beer bucket prices are discounted - for 4 bottled beers in a bucket (plastic or aluminum bottles), purchased on the ship, domestic brands from the menu. You save $2 on the bucket ($0,50 a beer) plus you save the 18% gratuity on the $2 ($0,30 additional savings).

By purchasing the "Island Hopper" beer bucket (at the Red Frog bar) you'll save $3 on every 4 beers. The cost of a beer bucket depends on the brand, you can also mix and match beers, sometimes there are specials

if you buy 4 beers you get the 5th one for free in the bucket. It's exactly what the beer bucket says: "Fewer trips to the bar - more lounge chair time"! Now about Bon Voyage / Fun Shop beer-packages (4-pack prices):

Beer BrandsPrices (USD)
(4-pack) Buckler Non-Alcoholic$18
(4-pack) Amstel, Stella Artois, Becks, Corona, Corona Light, Bass Ale, Heineken, Heineken Light, Molson, Pilsner Urquell, Dos Equis$22
(4-pack) Blue Moon, Bud Light, Bud Light Lime, Budweiser, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Light$25
(4-pack) Mikes Hard Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice$26
(4-pack) Boddingtons, Grolsch, Guinness Pub Draught.$27
(25oz, 750ml) Foster's Lager$7,75

The same price goes for a fun shandy - the "BLUE'S MICHELADA" beer cocktail from "The Blue Iguana" bar menu (beer plus fresh lime juice, Worchestershire, Tobasco) or from the "RedFrog" pub menu - the"RED'S BEER COCKTAIL" (with Captain Morgan's SpicedRum), THE ROOKIE (with Vermouth) and MICHELADA. At the Alchemy bar, the MOSCOW MULE cocktail (with Ginger beer) will cost you $8,95.

$6,75

Bud Lite Lime (16oz)$6,25

Bottled Beers (16oz)

  • Beck's
  • Boddingtons
  • Grolsch
  • Guinness Pub Draught
  • Heineken
  • Heineken Light

$5,95

Bottled Beer (16oz)

  • Bud, Bud Light
  • Budweiser
  • Coors Light
  • Michelob Ultra
  • Miller Lite
  • Sam Adams
  • Smirnoff Ice (12oz, malt beer).

$5,75

Bottled Beers (12oz)

  • Amstel (Reg/Light)
  • Banks
  • Bass Ale
  • Beck's
  • Blue Moon
  • Carib
  • Corona, Corona Light (Mexico)
  • Dos Equis (Mexico)
  • Heineken
  • Kalik (The Bahamas)
  • Molson
  • Pilsner Urquell
  • Presidente (Dominican Republic) 16oz for $5,50, tube / 101oz for $28,95
  • Red Stripe (Jamaica)
  • Sol
  • Pacifico
  • Sierra Nevada
  • Stella Artois
  • Tekate
  • Peroni, Birra Moretti (Cucina del Capitano)
  • Kirin, Kirin Light (Bonsai Sushi bar).

$4,95

Non-Alcoholic Beer - Buckler (12oz)$3,95

Carnival cruise alcohol prices

See what is the cost of liquor on Carnival cruises (Fun Shops alcohol prices by the glass and by the bottle).

Souvenir glasses prices

Note: All (cruise long) refills with frozen cocktails in Carnival souvenir glasses are at discounted prices.

Souvenir GlassesPrices (USD)Refills (USD)
32oz "Bikini Yard" glass$22,75$18,95
28oz "Twister" glass$19,75$16,95
19oz "Yard" glass$12,75$10,95
16oz "Fun" glass$9,95$7,25
"Monkey Head", Puffer Fish" and "Whale Tail" glasses are all available for purchasing only on 1st / embarkation day as DOD promo ("Drink of the Day"). The total (3 glasses) cost is $14,95 (with a $8,95 cocktail).$6$6,75
"Pitchers of Spiked Lemonade (48oz, with Skyy Vodka)$24,95-
"Pirate's Skull" (take glass home + $10)$14,95-
"Souvenir Disco Ball glass with Rum Punch Fever"$12,95-

Alcoholic beverages prices

Note: As types, these beverages include COCKTAILS, FROZENS, SHOOTERS, DAIQUIRIS, MOJITOS, CORDIALS, LIQUEURS.

BeveragesPrices (USD)
Red's Rum Treasure (16oz)$10,95
Carnival Cosmo, Long Island, Margarita Miracle; Limoncello Martini (Cucina del Capitano)$8,95
The Superstar, Perfect Harmony, Mango Mojito, The Rock Star Margarita, Patron Ablaze, Spicy Mix, Cali Sound, Jager-Rita, Long Island Iced Tea, Bloody Mary, DJ, Turn-Table, The Clubber, Souvenir Disco Ball, The Cruiser, Mojito, Mai Tai, Sex On The Beach, Royal Flush, Beachcomber, Red's Remedy, Rum Runner Jumper, Caribbean Iced Tea, Frog's Island Iced Tea, Dirty Mojito, Ting Mojito, Jamaican Sunrise, Blue Bahama, Americano (Cucina del Capitano, Stolichnaya vodka)$8,75
"The Fun Ship" drink price for a 15oz souvenir glass (refill the glass for $6,75)$7,50
The Twilight Zone, Miami Vice, Dirty Banana, Mudside, Rum Runner, Frozen Cappuccino, Mango Swirl, Hurricane Wave, Kiss on the Lips, Mocha Chocolate Getaway, Shade-Ade, Caribbean Colada, Mango Magic, Blue's Blue Margarita, Mimosa, Red's Strawberry Daiquiri (non-alcoholic for $4,95)$7,50
Peach Bellini (Cucina del Capitano, Prosecco)$6,75
The Red Temptation, Spicey Love Song, Kamikaze, Woo Woo (discounted 4 for $20), Electronic, Pop, Hip Pop, Rock$5,95
Daiquiri (Banana, Strawberry, Mango, Pina Colada, Raspberry, Lemonade, Peach, Hurricane)$7,25
non-alcoholic cocktails$4,95
MARTINIS - Tiramisu, Appletini, Pomtini, Saketini, Cosmopolitan, Bluemoon, Beautiful Girl, Red Rocker$8,95

Alcohol prices

Note: Alcohol prices are per glass plus Fun Shop prices (per bottle). As types, these include VODKAS, GINS, LIQUEURS, RUMS, TEQUILAS, BRANDY-COGNAC and BLENDS-SCOTCH-WHISKEY-BOURBON-SINGLE MALT.

Alcohol brandsPrices per glassPrices per bottle
Amaretto$5,50$85
Baileys, Cointreau, Chambord$6,50$80
Sour Apple Pucker, Triple Sec, Cinzano/Vermouth, Creme De Banana/De Cacao/De Menthe Green$4,75$50
Drambuie, Grand Marnier, Jagermeister$6,50$85
Frangelico, Kahlua, Sambuca, Southern Comfort, Tia Maria, Limoncello$5,50$75
Ketel One$7,50$100
Stolichnaya, Smirnoff, Finlandia, Three Olives, ABSOLUT$6,50$85
Belvedere, Grey Goose$9,95$105
Skyy$5,50$75
Canadian Club Whiskey, Jack Daniels Black$5,75$75
Glenmorangie, Johnny Walker Black, Glenfiddich 12$7,95$95
Crown Royal, Dewar's White, Jameson, Jim Beam$6,95$85
Dewar's 12, Chivas, Maker's Mark$7,95$90
Seagram's 7$7,50$80
Bombay Sapphire$6,95$90
Tanqueray$6,50$85
Beefeater, Slow Gin$5,50$65
Appleton, Captain Morgan Spiced, Gosling's$6,50$85
Bacardi, Malibu Coconut$6,50$80
"Cruzan White"$4,95$50
1800 Reposado$6,50$75
Patron Reposado$10,95$105
Patron Silver$9,95$100
Sauza Homitos$8,75$80
Brandy, Sherry/Campari, Schnapps (Hiram, Peppermint), Pernod$4,75$50
Remy Martin VSOP$9,25$90
Hennesey Black$8,75$95
Hennesey VS$6,95$90
Hennesey VSOP$10,95$105
Courvoisier VS$8,75$80

Stateroom Mini-Bar drinks prices of liquor, beer, soft drinks

Note: All prices are not inclusive of the 18% gratuity.

BeveragesPrices (USD)
Chivas Regal (scotch)$7,50
Courvoisier VSOP (cognac)$7
Tanqueray (gin)$6,50
Bacardi (rum), Absolut (vodka)$5,95
Canadian Club (whisky)$5,75
(beers) Amstel Light, Beck's, Heineken, Heineken Light$5,95
Rockstar, Rockstar Sugar-Free$4,75
Bottled Water (1,5L, Crystal Geyser)$4,25
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Juice, Tonic Water$1,95

AMERICAN TABLE cocktail prices

BeveragesPrices (USD)
MIMOSA (sparkling wine, fresh orange juice)$7,50
  • THE FRESH ITALIAN (Apparel, Cruzan Pineapple, orange juice, citrus, soda))
  • RASPBERRY MOJITO (with Bacardi Limon)
  • SUNSET SERENITY (Bacardi Limon, Malibu, grenadine, juices - orange-pineapple)
  • ULTIMATE MARGARITA (1800 Reposado, Patron Citronge, lime juice)
$8,75 (each)
  • APPLETINI (Stolichnaya vodka, Apple Pucker)
  • CHOCOLATE MARTINI (Cruzan Vanilla Rum, Baileys Irish Cream, Disaronno Amaretto, Cream de cacao)
  • THE CARNIVAL COSMO (Skyy Vodka, limoncello, cranberry juice)
$8,95 (each)

Carnival cruise Martini Tasting

  • The Carnival's "Martini Tasting" deal will cost you $17 per person.
  • The list of all favorite martinis with Finlandia Vodka in your booze fun package/tour includes: "Berry Melody", "Mangotini", "Florida Squeeze", "Spicy Chipote", "Pomegranate Breeze", "Jack Julep", "Melon Crush" and the "Classic Cosmo" (for their exact ingredients - see the recipes link below).
  • Martini Tasting is available fleet-wide, but depending on ship/itinerary they offer it from twice a cruise to every night. To be sure when and where - check the "FunTimes" (onboard newspaper), it should be listed there.

Carnival Fun Shops liquor prices (alcohol, beer, drink packages)

Bon Voyage is open for business from Monday through Friday (9 AM to 6 PM EST) and closed on Memorial-Independence-Labor days, Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Years days.

  • Bon Voyage/Fun Shop orders are accepted up to 1-week prior to departure.
  • If an item is not available at the sailing time, an item of equal value will be substituted.
  • Fun Shop purchases will not show up on your booking info (meant to be a surprise after all). Carnival sends confirmation emails. If you didn't receive the email (sometimes it just happens) - send a request for confirmation.
  • All prices below are per bottle and don't include tax.
  • Alcohol brands are occasionally changed.
  • Tips: Fresh lemon and lime you can order via 24-hour room service (complimentary). If you buy souvenir glass, you can mix your "Bon Voyage" drinks in it and carry them wherever you want on the ship.
Liquor brandsCurrent pricesprices 2015prices 2013

RUM

  1. Appleton Estate VX
  2. Bacardi (Limon, Oakheart, White)
  3. Captain Morgan Spiced
  4. Gosling's Black Seal
  5. Malibu Coconut
  6. Appleton White
  7. Cruzan White
  8. Cana Brava
  9. Chilla Orchata
  10. Brugal Anejo
  1. $85
  2. $85
  3. $85
  4. $85
  5. $85
  6. -
  7. -
  8. $85
  9. $90
  10. $85
  1. $75
  2. $75
  3. $80
  4. $75
  5. $75
  1. $65
  2. $65
  3. $65
  4. $65
  5. $65
  6. $65
  7. $50

VODKA

  1. Absolut, Absolut Citron, Absolut Vanilla
  2. Belvedere
  3. Grey Goose
  4. Ketel One
  5. Skyy
  6. Stolichnaya
  7. Three Olives, Tito's
  8. Smirnoff
  9. Finlandia
  10. Grey Goose VX
  11. Grey Goose Cherry Noir, Grey Goose L'Orange
  1. $85
  2. $105
  3. $105
  4. $100
  5. $75
  6. $80
  7. $85
  8. $90
  9. $60
  10. $210
  11. $105
  1. $75
  2. $90
  3. $90
  4. $85
  5. $65
  6. $75
  7. $80
  1. $65
  2. $85
  3. $80
  4. $80
  5. $55
  6. $65
  7. $70

GIN

  1. Beefeater
  2. Bombay Sapphire
  3. Tanqueray
  4. Sloe Gin
  5. Fords London Dry
  1. $65
  2. $95
  3. $85
  4. $40
  5. $90
  1. $55
  2. $80
  3. $75
  1. $55
  2. $70
  3. $65

TEQUILA

  1. 1800 Reposado
  2. Patron Reposado
  3. Patron Silver
  4. Sauza Hornitos Reposado
  5. Margaritaville Gold
  6. Patron XO Cafe
  7. Patron Citronage
  8. Cazadores Reposado
  9. Herradura Silver, Herradura Reposado
  10. Patron Anejo
  1. $80
  2. $120
  3. $170
  4. $85
  5. $55
  6. $90
  7. $85
  8. $90
  9. $90
  10. $150
  1. $75
  2. $105
  3. $100
  4. $80
  1. $65
  2. $95
  3. $90
  4. $75

COGNAC-BRANDY

  1. Brandy (Apricot, Blackberry, Cherry)
  2. Campari Sherry
  3. Courvoisier VS
  4. Hennessey VS
  5. Hennessey VSOP
  6. Hennessey Black
  7. Peach Schnapps (Hiram Walker)
  8. Peppermint Schnapps
  9. Pernod
  10. Remy Martin VSOP
  11. Sherry (Campari, Dry Sack)
  1. $50
  2. $45
  3. $80
  4. $95
  5. $110
  6. $100
  7. $50
  8. $50
  9. $50
  10. $90
  11. $50
  1. $45
  2. $40
  3. $75
  4. $80
  5. $100
  6. $85
  7. $45
  8. $45
  9. $45
  10. $85
  11. $45
  1. $40
  2. $40
  3. $70
  4. $70
  5. $95
  6. $75
  7. $40
  8. $40
  9. $40
  10. $80
  11. $40

CORDIALS-LIQUERS

  1. Amaretto Di Saronno
  2. Frangelico
  3. Bailey's
  4. Chambord
  5. Cinzano Dry/Sweet Vermouth
  6. Cointreau
  7. Creme De Banana/Cacao/Menthe Green
  8. Drambuie
  9. Grand Marnier
  10. Jagermeister
  11. Kahlua
  12. Sour Apple Pucker (DeKuyper)
  13. Sambuca
  14. Southern Comfort
  15. Tia Maria
  16. Triple Sec
  17. Limoncello
  18. Galliano
  19. Brogans Irish Cream
  20. Midori
  21. Disaranno Amaretto
  22. Villa Massa Lemoncello Cordial
  23. Aperol Cordial
  1. $85
  2. $80
  3. $80
  4. $85
  5. $50
  6. $80
  7. $50
  8. $85
  9. $90
  10. $85
  11. $80
  12. $50
  13. $75
  14. $75
  15. $75
  16. $50
  17. $75
  18. $55
  19. $45
  20. $55
  21. $85
  22. $75
  23. $50
  1. $60
  2. $65
  3. $70
  4. $70
  5. $45
  6. $70
  7. $45
  8. $75
  9. $75
  10. $75
  11. $65
  12. $45
  13. $65
  14. $65
  15. $65
  16. $45
  1. $55
  2. $55
  3. $60
  4. $65
  5. $40
  6. $60
  7. $40
  8. $65
  9. $65
  10. $70
  11. $55
  12. $40
  13. $55
  14. $55
  15. $55
  16. $40

WHISKEY-SCOTCH-BOURBON

  1. Canadian Club
  2. Chivas Regal
  3. Crown Royal
  4. Dewars 12 Year
  5. Dewars White Label
  6. Seagram's 7
  7. Jameson
  8. Glenmorangie
  9. Johnny Walker Black
  10. Jim Beam
  11. Maker's Mark
  12. Fireball
  13. Jack Daniel's Black
  14. Cutty Sark
  15. Glen Deveron 16 Scotch
  16. Templeton Rye
  17. Duke
  18. Woodford Reserve
  19. Jack Daniels Honey
  20. Aberfeldy
  21. The Macallan Select Oak Scotch
  1. $75
  2. $90
  3. $95
  4. $90
  5. $85
  6. $80
  7. $95
  8. $95
  9. $100
  10. $85
  11. $90
  12. $90
  13. $95
  14. $50
  15. $110
  16. $110
  17. $105
  18. $105
  19. $95
  20. $100
  21. $115
  1. $65
  2. $85
  3. $75
  4. $85
  5. $75
  6. $70
  7. $75
  8. $85
  9. $85
  10. $70
  11. $80
  1. $60
  2. $80
  3. $70
  4. $80
  5. $65
  6. $60
  7. $65
  8. $75
  9. $80
  10. $60
  11. $75

Fun Shop WINES (prices per bottle)

  1. Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvee
  2. Spumante Leonardini
  3. Zonin Pinot Grigio
  4. Barefoot White Zinfandel
  5. Castello Del Poggio Moscato
  6. Funf 5 Riesling
  7. Prosecco Zonin
  8. Barefoot Chardonnay
  9. Barefoot Pinot Noir
  10. Veuve Clicquot, Ponsardin, Champagne
  11. Santa Julia by Zuccardi Malbec
  12. Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
  13. Cline Zinfandel
  14. Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon
  15. Bogle Chardonnay
  16. Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
  17. Spatlese Riesling
  18. Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
  19. Mirassou Pinot Noir
  20. Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
  21. Alban St. Pre Vouvray
  22. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
  23. La Crema Pinot Noir
  24. Castello Del Poggio Barbera D Asti
  25. Spy Valley Pinot Noir
  26. Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, M. Chapoutier
  27. Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
  28. Kendall-Jackson Merlot
  29. Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon
  30. Epernay Dom Perignon Brut
  31. Murphy Goode Merlot
  32. La Crema Chardonnay
  33. Mirassou Chardonnay
  34. Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir
  35. Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon
  36. Conundrum by Caymus
  37. Peter Lehmann Wild Card Shiraz
  38. Kendall Jackson Sauvignon Blanc
  39. Santa Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
  40. Batasiolo Barolo
  41. Frei Brothers Merlot
  42. Grahams Six Grape Port
  43. Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir
  44. Santa Helena Merlot
  45. Santa Helena Chardonnay
  46. Duckhorn Merlot
  47. Chalk Hill Chardonnay
  48. Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
  49. Santa Helena Sauvignon Blanc
  50. Stemmler Carneros Pinot Noir
  1. $29
  2. $25
  3. $27
  4. $28
  5. $36
  6. $27
  7. $36
  8. $27
  9. $29
  10. $95
  11. $33
  12. $38
  13. $35
  14. $33
  15. $31
  16. $35
  17. $36
  18. $39
  19. $33
  20. $47
  21. $30
  22. $90
  23. $48
  24. $32
  25. $55
  26. $99
  27. $41
  28. $42
  29. $38
  30. $225
  31. $35
  32. $45
  33. $32
  34. $44
  35. $35
  36. $49
  37. $38
  38. $38
  39. $26
  40. $59
  41. $45
  42. $65
  43. $45
  44. $27
  45. $26
  46. $70
  47. $70
  48. $60
  49. $27
  50. $45
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Fun Shop drink packages (beer, soda, bottled water, juices/mixers, energy drinks)

Tip: Fun Shops water cost is pretty high. Instead, you can buy a gallon (3,8 L) of distilled water from your cabin steward for US$3. Or use for free tap water on the boat - it is perfectly fine for drinking.

BeveragesPackage prices

BEERS (prices for a 4-pack)

  1. Grolsch, Guinness Pub Draught, Boddington's
  2. Mike's Hard Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice
  3. Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light, Michelob Ultra, Blue Moon, Budweiser
  4. Corona, Corona Light, Heineken, Heineken Light, Stella Artois, Dos Equis, Bass Ale, Molson, Amstel Light, Pilsner Urquell, Becks
  5. Buckler Non-Alcoholic beer
  1. $27
  2. $26
  3. $25
  4. $22
  5. $18

Bottled WATER

  1. Natural Spring Water (1,5L)
  2. San Pellegrino Water (Italy, 1L)
  3. Natural Spring Water (0,5L)
  4. Perrier Water (France)
  1. $5 per bottle
  2. $6 per bottle
  3. $10 for 6-pack
  4. $12 for 6-pack

SODAS, JUICES, ENERGY DRINKS

  1. Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Caffeine Free Coke, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Tonic Water, Barq's Root Beer, Club Soda, Fanta Orange
  2. PowerAde
  3. Cranberry/Orange/Grapefruit Juices, and for Bloody Mary Mix
  4. Rock Star (regular, sugar-free, lemon)
  5. Red Bull and Sugar-Free 8.3oz
  1. $10 for 6-pack
  2. $14 for 6-pack
  3. $10 for 4-pack
  4. $18 for 4-pack
  5. $22 for 4-pack

Carnival Bon Voyage alcohol policy rules

  • Any alcohol purchased through Fun Shops is delivered to staterooms (not to dining room tables).
  • If you buy wine through Bon Voyage, you don't pay a corkage fee.
  • There's a limit of max 2 bottles per cabin when ordering liquor (until recently it was 4 btls).
  • In the above list if you don't see something be sure to call/ask.
  • Due to Alabama and Texas alcohol laws, Carnival ships departing from Mobile AL and Galveston TX can't deliver alcoholic drinks to staterooms until the ship is in international waters (delivery may even be delayed until the following day).

Bon Voyage/Fun Shops prices updates

In January 2018, Carnival added a 15% delivery fee to any items pre-purchased from Fun Shops (prior departure). However, it doesn't apply to all purchases. The list of not charged items include packages (Bottomless Bubbles, Cheers, Cruise Cash, Internet, water packages). The new delivery fee doesn't apply also to any liquor packages bought onboard with intent to carry home at the end of the voyage. The charge is added when, after having made Fun Shops selections, passengers make an actual purchase.

Carnival regularly makes "price corrections" on its Bon Voyage/Fun Shop liquor. While 12-year scotch from $75 now is $80, it's still way cheaper than $7-8 a drink at ship's bars.

  • In March 2013, CCL renamed its retail section from "Bon Voyage" to "The Fun Shops". Along with the name, they changed prices as well.
  • On most items prices were increased from 20 to 40%. Some of the "most expensive" examples are 9" BV Cakes ($9,95 to $14), "Fruit Supreme" basket ($39 to $50), and most of the liquor (up by 10-15% on average).
  • In June 2013, liquor prices were souring up again - the most "extravagant" cases showed up to a 25% increase.
  • Carnival Bon Voyage liquor prices are in US dollars, both per bottle and per glass (1,5 fl oz, 45 ml). The list of services (besides ordering liquor and fine wines) also includes special offers and various Carnival branded merchandise.
  • Fun Shop alcohol prices are about 2-3 times higher compared to your local liquor store. However, the savings you'll make onboard with this option make them well worth the purchase. While these prices may somehow seem a little bit over the edge, this service is a very convenient option to start your vacation.
  • Bon Voyage alcohol ordering saves good money. Most liquor brands are in 33,8 fl oz (1L) bottles, which makes these "alcohol packages" great deals.
  • And remember, the limit is 2 bottles per cabin.

Carnival Cruise Lines alcohol policy

The company's alcohol policy is mostly about bringing wine on Carnival ships. The allowance is one 750ml bottle of wine/Champagne per 21+yo passenger, only once (on embarkation day) and only in carry-on luggage.

Bringing alcohol on Carnival ships

Follows the list of "not allowed" alcohol-related rules.

  • selling/serving alcohol to passengers under 21 yo. Carnival reserves the right to refuse to sell alcohol to anyone.
  • buying alcohol for under-aged passengers
  • The legal drinking age on Carnival ships is 21 years of age - both for purchasing and consumption of alcoholic beverages at all bars-lounges-shops.
  • purchasing alcohol in seaports and onboard (duty-free) shops - your liquor is retained and stored until the end of the voyage.
  • Carnival's corkage fee (additional wine/Champagne serving charge when the wine wasn't bought on the premises) is $10 per bottle (if consumed in Main Dining Room) and $14 per bottle (specialty restaurants / at a fee).
  • "All you can drink" cruise deals are offered also on ship-charters and as a bonus on party-themed cruises.
  • Free alcohol on Carnival ships is offered at Captain's Welcome and Farewell cocktail parties, Past Guests receptions, art auctions, alcohol testings (at duty-free shops, usually on the first day), Steakhouse reservations (free wine on first-night promotions).

Carnival beverage policy

Carnival's alcohol and beverage policy rules were implemented (as officially stated) "to control the liquor consumption of minors and the quantities consumed that lead to the disruptive behavior of others on board" - meaning to avoid shenanigans at sea.

Bringing water/soda on Carnival cruises

According to the old beverage policy:

  • the allowance was max 12 bottles/cans (max 20oz each, sealed) of non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, juice, milk, iced tea, etc.
  • It allowed bringing soda on Carnival ships, but - only in carry-on luggage, in original and sealed containers (meaning not opened) and on each embarkation.
  • "Each embarkation" meant you can do so at each port of call. It was an unwritten rule and one of the coolest "tips and tricks"). However, purchasing sodas at call ports is rather expensive.

(NEW) Carnival drink policy changes

Starting July 9, 2015, Carnival Cruise Lines changed radically its beverage policy, implementing new rules on bringing water on Carnival ships. Signs with beverage policy changes were posted at all homeports.

  • Passengers are no longer allowed to bring their own bottled drinks on the ships. The main goal (as officially announced) is to lower the number of attempts by customers to smuggle alcohol using PVC bottles. Checking PVC bottles for liquor smuggling slows down the embarkation process, as security staff checks each bottle.
  • Passengers are allowed to bring max 12 unopened cans (volume 12-oz) or cartons per person. The list of canned drinks includes soda, juices, milk, sparkling water - stored in carry-on luggage.
  • Large coolers are not allowed, but you can take small coolers (max size 12x12x12 inches, or 30x30x30 cm) as carry-on luggage. These are used for non-alcoholic beverages and/or medications.

Since October 2015, in all call ports, Carnival passengers are allowed to bring nonalcoholic drinks on the ship. The allowance is only if the drinks are canned (or in cartons 12 ounces / 0,35 L or less). The enforced limit per person is 12 cans/cartons. Previously, the allowance for boarding the ship with beverages was for homeports only. The new rule didn't affect the ban on bottled beverages (enforced in July).

Carnival's wine policy remained unchanged, allowing passengers to bring 1 bottle of wine/champagne per person (750 ml, unopened, in carry-on luggage). No other liquor is allowed on board. Also unchanged is the rule about bringing distilled water onboard, excluding only passengers who need it for babies or CPAP machines ("continuous positive airway pressure").

(NEW) Bottled water prices

Carnival Cruise Line's bottled water prices were USD 2,99 (plus tax) for a 12-pack. The pricing is if you buy it before the voyage. The pack will be delivered to your cabin before departure. Onboard water price was USD 4.99 (plus tax).

However, In March 2016, bottled water prices were raised by over 30%. The price for 12-pack of water was USD 3.99, (up from USD 2.99, or 33 cents per 17-oz bottle). In December 2016, Carnival raised water prices again. The current bottled water price for 12-pack (16,9 fluid oz bottles) is USD 4.50 (plus 18% gratuity if ordered onboard) or over 10% increase.

Sneaking alcohol on Carnival cruise

This is a "cruise alcohol policy" of "cheap fun" people - read why some do it anyway. With Carnival, besides the thrill of sneaking something (alcohol or whatever), most smugglers do it because ships' alcohol prices are not cheap. Even if you order liquor through Fun Shops (prior departure) it's 2-3 times more expensive than in your local store. Some do it simply because Carnival doesn't supply their favorite brand.

alcohol on cruise ship - CruiseMapper

The Fun Shops service allows pre-purchasing liquor to be delivered to staterooms the second day of the voyage. Online purchases' deadline is 1-week prior departure. Two useful "bringing alcohol on ships" tips:

  • If you purchase your alcohol from Fun Shops, you're allowed to put your booze in a stainless steel flask (or Carnival tumbler) and carry it around the ship. Be sure not to take it with you while disembarking in ports. If security personnel find it, they will confiscate the flask when you re-board the ship. Of course, only if there's alcohol in it.
  • Pack your empty flask in the carry-on bag. If you pack it in checked baggage, you'll most probably get called to the "naughty guys room" to open luggage for inspection.

How to smuggle alcohol on Carnival cruises?

This is the smuggler's know-how for sneaking alcohol on cruise ships in general. The question of how to smuggle alcohol on ships is one of the industry's oldest. Smuggling alcohol is against cruise lines policy rules. This practice is forbidden, illegal, emotionally dangerous - don't do it! Ship's personnel check passengers' luggage - if you get caught, the hooch will be confiscated (basically that's all).

  • The confiscated bottle(s)/cans are stored for safekeeping until the morning of the voyage's last day). The "illegal" beverages (liquor/water/soda/wine) must be in original, manufacturer-sealed containers - other containers won't be returned. All unsealed liquids are discarded, without any compensation.
  • "Rum Runner flask" (costs around $10) has the best chance to go through security checks. These flasks are usually smuggled in checked baggage and are almost undetectable. However, if the security checks your bags for another reason and sees them, flasks will be taken and not returned.
  • "Wine Rack" is the latest booze-smuggling device. This boob enhancing, alcohol-filled bra contains over 25oz/750ml of your chosen liquid. They are absolutely right by saying this is way better than a regular boob job, and way cheaper too. Women look beautiful and save money on overpriced cruise drinks. The sneaking alcohol tool price is only US$30. The same price is the "BeerBelly" (capacity up to 80oz/2,4L).
  • Adults with a record of sneaking alcohol on Carnival ships, adults buying liquor for underage passengers and adults with other regular violations of the company's beverage policy may end up even with "early" (no-compensation) disembarkation or get banned for life.

The following links are to CruiseMapper's Carnival drinks related articles: