The Cunard drinks package range for 2026 is called A World of Drinks, and it has four tiers: the Alcohol-Free Collection from US$18 per person per day, the Premium Alcohol-Free Collection, the Beverage Collection (drinks up to US$13.50) and the Premium Beverage Collection (drinks up to US$20). On a typical 7–14 night voyage, the alcoholic packages cost US$76.50 or US$90 per person per day if you pre-book. That’s 10% less than buying on board. The packages are worth it if you’ll have about six or more paid drinks a day. Lighter drinkers usually spend less paying as they go.
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Below you’ll find current prices, what each package covers, the rules that catch people out, and the newer Signature Packages that combine drinks with Wi-Fi and dining credit. You’ll also get a simple way to work out whether a package pays off for you. Prices are taken from Cunard’s UK website at the time of writing (October 2026). They change regularly, so check your My Cunard account before you buy.
Cunard drinks package prices for 2026
Cunard sets drinks prices in US dollars on board. The cost per person, per day goes down as the voyage gets longer. Pre-booking through My Cunard saves 10% on the on-board price. The table shows the pre-booked price first and the on-board price in brackets.
| Package (price cap per drink) | 1–6 nights | 7–14 nights | 15–74 nights | 75+ nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol-Free Collection | $18 ($20) | $18 ($20) | $18 ($20) | $18 ($20) |
| Premium Alcohol-Free Collection (up to $12) | $45 ($50) | $40.50 ($45) | $36 ($40) | $31.50 ($35) |
| Beverage Collection (up to $13.50) | $94.50 ($105) | $76.50 ($85) | $63 ($70) | $49.50 ($55) |
| Premium Beverage Collection (up to $20) | $108 ($120) | $90 ($100) | $76.50 ($85) | $63 ($70) |
The package prices already include the service charge. For a couple on a 10-night Mediterranean voyage, the Beverage Collection costs US$1,530 in total if pre-booked ($76.50 × 2 people × 10 days). If you add the Beverage Collection when you book a qualifying Cunard Fare or Early Saver voyage, UK guests are charged in sterling at the time of booking, with the same 10% saving.
What each Cunard drinks package includes
Alcohol-Free Collection
This is the basic option. It covers soft drinks from the fountain, juices and standard hot drinks up to about US$4.50 per serving, plus gelato. It suits guests who drink a lot of tea, coffee and soft drinks but don’t want speciality coffees or mocktails.
Premium Alcohol-Free Collection
This covers speciality coffees, fresh juices, smoothies, bottled mineral water, milkshakes and alcohol-free cocktails, as well as alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits, all up to US$12 per serving. There’s no daily limit on how many drinks you have. Under-18s, pregnant guests, and guests who avoid alcohol for medical reasons can choose this package even if the adults in their stateroom buy an alcoholic one.
Beverage Collection
This is Cunard’s main alcoholic package. It covers beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, and wine and sparkling wine by the glass up to US$13.50 each. It also includes everything in the Premium Alcohol-Free Collection. You get 15% off bottles of wine priced up to US$150 and a discount on Wine and Bar Academy sessions. If you order a drink above the cap, you pay the difference plus service charge.
Premium Beverage Collection
This raises the cap to US$20 per drink, so Champagne by the glass, finer wines and premium cocktails are covered. The bottle discount goes up to 25% on wines priced up to US$150. It’s worth considering if you like a glass of Champagne before dinner or prefer wines from further down the list.
Cunard Signature Packages: drinks, Wi-Fi and dining credit
On selected voyages from March 2026, Cunard also sells two bundles called Signature and Premium Signature. They’re available across the fleet, including Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and the newest ship, Queen Anne. Cunard says they can save up to 30% compared with buying each part separately on board. Prices are in sterling per person, per day:
| Voyage length | Signature | Premium Signature | Dining credit (Signature / Premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–6 nights | £70 | £80 | US$15 / US$25 |
| 7–9 nights | £60 | £70 | US$25 / US$40 |
| 10–14 nights | £60 | £70 | US$50 / US$80 |
| 15–74 nights | £50 | £60 | US$70 / US$100 |
| 75+ nights | £40 | £50 | US$100 / US$150 |
The Signature Package includes the Beverage Collection’s drinks (up to US$13.50), the Essential Internet package for one device, and a dining credit for speciality restaurants and premium dishes. Premium Signature adds the Premium Beverage Collection (up to US$20), the faster Premium Internet package for streaming and video calls, and a larger dining credit. The dining credit is given once for the whole voyage, not every day. A Signature Package becomes part of your fare and follows the same payment and cancellation terms. Bookings made through a travel agent have to be changed through that agent.
The bundles make the most sense for guests who were going to buy Wi-Fi anyway. If you don’t need internet at sea, compare the bundle with the Beverage Collection on its own at current exchange rates before you decide.
Cunard drinks package rules to know before you buy
- Everyone in the stateroom buys the same package. If one adult buys an alcoholic package, the other adults in the stateroom must buy it too. The exceptions are under-18s and guests with a medical reason, who can choose an alcohol-free option. A child under 18 sharing with only one adult is charged the package price but gets the alcohol-free version.
- There’s a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks. The alcoholic packages cover up to 15 alcoholic drinks per guest in each 24-hour period, running from 6am to 5:59am. Soft drinks aren’t limited.
- The package covers one drink at a time, for you only. You can’t buy rounds for friends on your package, and each order covers one drink per guest.
- Some things aren’t covered. Packages don’t cover the minibar, room service, retail purchases or drinks on disembarkation day.
- Timing matters. Pre-purchase through My Cunard up to three days before embarkation, which is also when free cancellation ends. On board, you can only buy a package during the first two days, and those purchases are non-refundable.
- The service charge is included. When you pay for drinks individually, Cunard adds an 18% service charge. Package prices already include it.
Cunard doesn’t let guests bring their own spirits, beer or wine on board for use in public areas, so plan to buy drinks on the ship. For a wider look at how these rules compare with other lines, see our guide to cruise drinks packages compared across the major lines.
Is the Cunard drinks package worth it?
Many guides skip the maths, so here it is. If you don’t buy a package, each drink costs its menu price plus the 18% service charge. A drink priced at US$10 actually costs about US$11.80, and one at US$13 costs about US$15.34. Divide the daily package price by what your usual drink costs to find how many drinks you need each day to break even.
| Package (7–14 nights, pre-booked) | Daily price | Break-even at $10 drinks (+18%) | Break-even at $13 drinks (+18%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverage Collection | $76.50 | About 6.5 drinks | About 5 drinks |
| Premium Beverage Collection | $90 | About 7.6 drinks | About 6 drinks (or about 4 Champagne-level drinks at $18) |
| Premium Alcohol-Free Collection | $40.50 | About 6 speciality coffees or mocktails at around $6 | Not applicable |
These are worked examples, not menu prices, so check current bar menus in the Cunard app or on board. Remember to count everything you would drink in a day: a cappuccino at breakfast, a bottle of water ashore, a cocktail at sail-away, two glasses of wine at dinner and a nightcap in the Commodore Club. That’s often six or seven drinks without trying.
Good value if you:
- Enjoy pre-dinner cocktails, wine with dinner and a drink after the show most nights
- Are on a port-light itinerary such as a Transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2, where you’ll spend more time on board
- Prefer not to look at a bar bill, or would book Wi-Fi anyway (in that case, look at the Signature Package)
- Are on a longer voyage, where the daily price drops a lot
Probably not worth it if you:
- Have two or three drinks a day, or one partner rarely drinks (both of you would still have to buy the package)
- Have a port-heavy itinerary, such as a Queen Anne voyage around the Greek islands like this 19-night Greek islands cruise, where you’ll spend many days ashore
- Mainly drink wine by the bottle. The package discount on bottles may save less than you’d expect
What about Grills guests?
Princess Grill and Queens Grill suites come with some drinks in the suite, such as a stocked minibar. The details vary by grade, so check your booking. Drinks in the bars and restaurants are still charged unless you buy a package, and the same rules apply. If you’re still choosing a suite grade, our comparison of Queens Grill vs Princess Grill explains the differences.
How to buy a Cunard drinks package
- When booking: Add the Beverage Collection or a Signature Package when you book your cruise (eligible fares only, and numbers are limited).
- Before sailing: Log in to My Cunard, open the drinks section and buy up to three days before embarkation to get the 10% saving.
- On board: Visit the Purser’s Office or any bar during the first two days of the voyage. Prices are about 10% higher and purchases can’t be refunded.
Full details and current prices are on Cunard’s A World of Drinks page.
If you are weighing up a British-style cruise line, see how the Fred. Olsen drinks package compares on price and what is included.
FAQs
How much is the Cunard drinks package per day?
For a 7–14 night voyage, the Beverage Collection costs US$76.50 and the Premium Beverage Collection costs US$90 per person per day if pre-booked. On board, they cost US$85 and US$100. Shorter voyages cost more per day, and longer ones cost less.
Does the Cunard drinks package include the service charge?
Yes. Package prices include the service charge. Drinks you pay for individually have an 18% service charge added.
How much does a glass of wine cost on Cunard?
Prices vary by wine and ship. Wines by the glass up to US$13.50 are covered by the Beverage Collection, and up to US$20 by the Premium Beverage Collection. Without a package, you pay the menu price plus 18% service charge.
Can you bring your own alcohol on a Cunard cruise?
Cunard doesn’t let guests bring spirits, beer or wine on board for use in public areas. Check Cunard’s current policy before you sail.
Do all adults in a cabin have to buy the Cunard drinks package?
Yes. All adults sharing a stateroom must buy the same alcoholic package. Under-18s, and guests who don’t drink alcohol for medical reasons, can choose an alcohol-free package.
