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How Does the P&O Cruises Drinks Package Work… and How Can I Buy It?

The various types of P&O Cruises drinks package have the potential to save you money while on board. With FOUR options available for the adults – and one for children – the first task is to weigh up whether it would be worth it throughout the duration of your cruise.
Here, we answer some of your common P&O Cruises drinks package questions and give you the information you’ll need to help you come to that all-important decision.

How does a P&O Cruises drinks package work?

You can purchase your drinks package at any bar on board during the first two days of your cruise holiday. Every adult in your cabin must purchase the same package and there’s no sharing.  But we reckon they’re pretty good value so you won’t need to and of course, if you’re a member of P&O Cruises Peninsular Club, you’ll also get a discount depending on which tier you’re in.

  • Each package is available on any cruise holiday of five nights or more.
  • Drinks Packages must be purchased for the entire duration of your cruise. They cannot be purchased on a per-day basis.
  • If you purchase a drinks package on board, you will only pay for the day of purchase and the remaining days of your cruise.
  • Classic and Deluxe Drinks Packages may only be purchased by adult guests. Adult guests are guests over the age of 18, or over the age of 21 if your cruise visits USA or UAE waters.
  • Any guests aged 17 years must purchase either a Refresh or Alcohol-Free Drinks Package when any adults in the same cabin purchase a Classic or Deluxe Drinks Package.
  • You’re entitled to up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day, per package. After which, any drinks will be charged at full price with a 20% discount. All non-alcoholic drinks included in the package are unlimited. Only one drink may be ordered per package at any one time at a minimum of 15-minute intervals.

View further Terms and Conditions to P&O Cruises Drinks Packages

What are the different P&O Cruises drink packages?

Drink Packages are priced per person, per day. You will receive a discount by purchasing the drinks before you cruise.

  • The Refresh Drinks
From £14.45pp
  • The Alcohol-Free Drinks
From £26.95pp
  • The Classic Drinks
From £48.85pp
  • The Deluxe Drinks
From £60.50pp

How do I purchase the Drinks Package?

PRE-CRUISE:
You can choose and purchase your drinks packages via My P&O Cruises up to three days before you set sail. Any drinks package you purchase this way will be given with a 10% discount from the on-board price, giving you even more reason to plan your holiday in advance.
ON BOARD:
If you decide you’d like to purchase a drinks package while on board, you can do so within the first two days of your holiday. What’s more, you can use any on-board spending money towards the drinks package and any loyalty discount will be applied automatically.

THE REFRESH DRINKS PACKAGE

Drinks that everyone can enjoy!
Packed with fizz, punch and zing, fantastic all-day refreshment is at your fingertips, whenever you fancy. Just kick back, relax and quench your thirst from day one with our range of soft drinks. Classic favourites such as R.Whites Lemonade, Pepsi and juices, all for a fixed price per person, per day. Perfect for all your daily refreshment from poolside to the bar. Plus, if you’re travelling with children 16 years and under and you choose either a Classic or Deluxe drinks package, we’ll include the Refresh drinks package at no extra cost. That way, everyone can enjoy a selection of their favourite drinks. Log in to My P&O Cruises up to three days before your holiday to buy your Refresh drinks package. Or, if you’d rather wait until you’re on board, you can buy your chosen package within the first two days of your cruise.

On-board price: £14.45

Prices are per person, per day

THE ALCOHOL-FREE DRINKS PACKAGE


Mocktails, mochas and more
Whether you’re a coffee lover or a soft-drink sipper, there’s plenty to choose from. Fresh, fruity and flavour-packed drinks you can enjoy all day and all night too. Get the very best value from Costa Coffee for a morning pick-me-up or unwind by the pool with one of our refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails at sundown. Our Alcohol-free package includes everything from the Refresh package, plus Costa Coffee, teapigs™ and a wide range of superb soft drinks, all for a fixed price per person, per day. With all this to choose from, you really don’t want to miss out. Log in to My P&O Cruises up to three days before your holiday to buy your Alcohol-free drinks package. Or, if you’d rather wait until you’re on board, you can buy your chosen package within the first two days of your cruise.

On-board price: £26.95

Prices are per person, per day

THE CLASSIC DRINKS PACKAGE


Lots of tipples for every taste
Dive into a wide selection of fabulous drinks with a tipple for every mood. Our Classic drinks package includes everything from the Refresh and Alcohol-free drinks packages, plus an array of refreshing spirits, tempting wines and classic cocktails, making every toast a joy. You can even sample our exclusive Marabelle Gin and Golden Tide Rum with your mixer of choice. All of this for a fixed price per person, per day. And as if this offering couldn’t get any better, if you’re travelling with children 16 years and under and you choose either a Classic or Deluxe drinks package, we’ll include the Refresh drinks package at no extra cost so everyone can enjoy a selection of their favourite drinks. And the good news keeps on coming… You also get a 20% discount on drinks excluded from this package* – ideal for that special bottle of Champagne. Log in to My P&O Cruises up to three days before your holiday to buy your Classic drinks package. Or, if you’d rather wait until you’re on board, you can buy your chosen package within the first two days of your cruise.
* Exclusions apply.

On-board price: £48.85

Prices are per person, per day

THE DELUXE DRINKS PACKAGE


Cheers to P&O Cruises most generous drinks package
Savour your favourites or branch out and try a new tipple with their most generous drinks package. From colourful cocktails to fine spirits and everything in between, P&O Cruises Deluxe drinks package includes the same selection as all our other packages and then some! Delight in the most popular brands, a wider variety of spirits for every mood, craft beers and glasses of fizz – all of which you can enjoy while you look out at the captivating ocean waves and soft orange sunsets. With so much to choose from, the Deluxe package offers you the best value. And as if this offering couldn’t get any better, if you’re travelling with children 16 years and under and you choose either a Classic or Deluxe drinks package, they’ll include the Refresh drinks package at no extra cost. That way, everyone can enjoy a selection of their favourite drinks. And the good news keeps on coming… You also get a 20% discount on drinks excluded from this package* – ideal for that special bottle of Champagne. Log in to My P&O Cruises up to three days before your holiday to buy your Deluxe drinks package. Or, if you’d rather wait until you’re on board, you can buy your chosen package within the first two days of your cruise.
* Exclusions apply.

On-board price: £60.50

Prices are per person, per day

What is included in the P&O Cruises Drinks Package?

WINE PACKAGES


Even more packages for the wine lovers…

  • Captain’s Collection

Browse P&O Cruises Captain`s Collection wine list and have the choice of six or 12 bottles to enjoy at any time during your cruise holiday. From deep reds to crispy whites and sweet rosés, you have a great selection to choose from. Mix and match our special selection of wines and save 15% off on-board prices.

  • Commodore’s Collection

Find your favourites or branch out and try something new with P&O Cruises Commodore’s Collection wine package. You’ll have an excellent choice of the finest wines that will be put on ice until you need them. Choose six or 12 bottles from a special selection of wines and save 15% off on-board prices.

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View Comments

  • My husband can’t drink alcohol for medical reasons. Is it possible just to purchase the alcohol drinks package for myself if husband gets a doctors letter confirming he can’t drink alcohol

    • Hi Susan, this would be at the discretion of P&O Cruises, so please contact them for further details.

  • I’m sharing a cabin with my daughter aged 16 and my husband is sharing a cabin with my son aged 12. What drinks package can we purchase please?

    • Hi Susan, this is the guidance from P&O Cruises:

      The same Drinks Package must be purchased by guests aged over 18 years sharing a cabin. However, children can have the Refresh Drinks Package independently of their parents and this can be purchased on board. There is no requirement for adults in the same cabin to also purchase a package.

      Hope that helps!

  • I only drink non alcoholic for health reasons. I know I can get non alcoholic wine by bottle or glass in the restaurant but can I get it in the bars during the day pls

  • If we purchase a refresh drinks package can we still buy separately alcohol as we like

  • Is the drinks package useable in all venues on Brittania, limelight club and specialty restaurants such as Sindu and epicurean?
    Also
    If I want a double spirit, do I have the single as part of my package and then just pay the 25ml price -20% discount?
    Thanks for any help

    • Good afternoon Kim,

      Apologies for the delay in replying to you. I wanted to ensure I passed on the correct information.

      I'm happy to say there's absolutely no restrictions on where you can you can use your drinks package allocations - so the Limelight Club and restaurants like Sindu and Epicurean are all included.

      With regards to double spirits, for drinks packages there is a guideline on board P&O cruises that there should be 15 minutes between serving alcoholic beverages, of which a double spirit would count as two. You could order a single spirit and then wait 15 minutes and order another shot and those would both count within your drinks package and not cost extra.

      It should also be noted that there is a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per package per day but no limit on soft drinks. So if you ordered a spirit which was your 15th alcohol beverage that day and then did order another shot afterwards, then it would cost you extra in that instance minus a 20% discount.

      However, I cannot say whether you'd be able to order a single spirit within your drinks package and pay for another shot to make it a double so as to not to wait the 15 minutes - I beleive that would be something that you would have to check on board and be at the discretion of the venue that is serving you at the time.

    • Hello! We've looked into this for you, and I'm afraid that brandy or cognac isn't included on the P&O drinks packages. There is a downloadable PDF document that can be found here which lists all of the inclusions on the drinks packages, and all signature whiskies, cognacs and rums are listed under exclusions.

      I'm sorry if this wasn't the answer you were looking for, but I do hope that this helps. Any further questions, do let us know.

  • Can adults also have the kids drink package and can u book it each day or choose the days u want it or do u have to book the entire week. Just thinking if we are off the boat all day we won't be drinking much that day on a p&o cruise

    • Hi Andrea, you can book the non-alcoholic package but all drinks packages have to be booked for the duration of the cruise. Thank you.

  • Hi looking at purchasing a drinks package for my cruise in January 2024 what happens if there is a price increase after I’ve purchased the package

    • Hi Kay, If you have already purchased the drinks package then the price increase wouldn't affect this. Thank you.

  • i think £1.11.86 for the drinks package is extortionate when only i drink and my husband doesn't don't think this is fair to be honest why not give a wrist band to the one who's paid the drinks package its simple. im looking at this for my next holiday as ive just done Marella and this wasn't an issue with drinks

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