Cruise planning tool

Cruise Drink Package Calculator

Estimate your real drink costs with gratuity and see whether a package makes sense for your cruise.

Run the honest math

Convenience and savings are not the same thing.

Enter the package price for your sailing, adjust the individual drink prices, and estimate what you would realistically order each day. The calculator will compare both options with gratuity included.

A drink package is only one part of the total. Use my complete cruise budget guide to plan for gratuities, Wi-Fi, dining, excursions, and the other costs.

Your numbers

Will the drink package save you money?

Use the actual package price from your cruise planner whenever possible. You can also change every menu price below to match your ship.

Trip & package

Drink prices before gratuity

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Edit any price to match your ship. Defaults mirror typical menus.

How many drinks do you expect to have per day?

Tip: gratuity is added to each drink and to the package price

Your estimated spend

A la carte per day (with gratuity)
Package per day (with gratuity)
Difference per day
Total a la carte for trip (with gratuity)
Total package for trip (with gratuity)
Estimated savings

Break-even insights

Based on your current mix, this is the daily volume where the package equals buying individually.

Weighted average cost per drink (with gratuity)
Break‑even drinks per day
Adjust the sliders to see how your break‑even point changes.

Estimates only. Menus and policies vary by line and ship. For precise pricing, check your sailing in the cruise app or ask your travel advisor.

Ready for real numbers?

Compare the package as part of the whole cruise.

I can help you compare fares, packages, cabin options, and inclusions so you know what the vacation will actually cost before you book.

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