Most people who buy the cruise drink package never actually break even. These are 7 cruise drink package mistakes that cost people hundreds, from buying it without doing the math, to the cabin rule that forces non-drinkers to pay full price, to the benefit Royal Caribbean quietly removed in 2026 with no announcement.

Whether it is the Royal Caribbean Deluxe Beverage Package or the Carnival CHEERS package, these are the mistakes that turn unlimited drinks into a very expensive regret. Know all seven before you book.

CHAPTERS (adjust after final render)
0:00 Five hundred dollars you didn't plan to spend
0:46 #1 Buying without doing the math
2:03 #2 The cabin rule nobody reads
3:23 #3 Buying it once you're on board
4:36 #4 Buying it for a port-heavy itinerary
5:44 #5 Not ordering the right way
6:48 #6 Assuming everything is included
7:57 #7 What they quietly removed in 2026
9:23 Run the list before you buy

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