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Is the drink package worth it? Probably not, actually.
Cruise lines market drink packages at a flat daily price that looks like a deal. Break-even math says most couples lose money on it. Here’s the spreadsheet, line by line.
Reviewed Caribbean Sailings
Curated sailing fares from 4 lines · 388 sailings · Latest check Jul 1, 2026 · See the true cost with our calculator
From
$286
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Paradise
4-Day Western Caribbean from Tampa, FL
From Tampa, FL
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Nov 15, 2026
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From
$309
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Valor
5-Day Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA
From New Orleans, LA
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Jan 9, 2027
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From
$346
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Breeze
4-Day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX
From Galveston, TX
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Jan 21, 2027
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From
$348
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Sunrise
5-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
From Miami, FL
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Aug 31, 2026
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From
$377
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Vista
6-Day Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
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Dec 6, 2026
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$377
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Magic
6-Day Eastern Caribbean from Miami, FL
From Miami, FL
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Jan 3, 2027
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$379
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Carnival Firenze
5-Day Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
From Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
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Nov 14, 2027
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From
$429
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Norwegian Getaway
5-Day Western Caribbean from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
From Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
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Dec 4, 2026
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$1,010
per person, dbl
excl. taxes & fees
Brilliant Lady
Key West & Bimini Beach Club
From Miami, Florida
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Dec 10, 2026
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From
$1,049
per person, dbl
incl. taxes & fees
Rotterdam
10-Day Western Caribbean: Greater Antilles, Belize & Mexico
From Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
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Oct 31, 2026
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The costs cruise lines don't show you
These extras add up fast. Our calculator includes them all so there are no surprises.
Drink Packages
$70-$110
per person / day
WiFi Packages
$15-$25
per device / day
Gratuities
$16-$26
per person / day
Specialty Dining
$35-$75
per person / meal
Travel Insurance
$100-$300
per person / trip
Shore Excursions
$50-$200
per person / port
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