Azamara Beverage Packages: Complimentary vs. Premium vs. Ultimate
Azamara cruises include a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in the cruise fare, but passengers who want a broader selection can upgrade to a beverage package.
The beverage package list shown here provides a particularly useful comparison because it identifies what is included at each level and shows the prices in effect when the photo was taken in May 2026 aboard Azamara Quest.
At that time, the Premium Package was listed at $39.95 per person, per day, while the Ultimate Package was $49.95 per person, per day. The sheet also stated that passengers could upgrade from Premium to Ultimate for $10.
Because beverage package prices, brands and availability can change, use this as a snapshot rather than a guarantee of what will be offered on a future Azamara cruise.
Azamara Complimentary Drinks
One difference between Azamara and cruise lines that charge separately for most alcoholic drinks is that the photographed beverage list already includes a complimentary selection.
The beer selection shown includes Warsteiner, Heineken Draft, Coors Light and Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer.
Complimentary spirits listed include Smirnoff and Finlandia vodka, Flor de Caña rum, Jose Cuervo Especial Silver tequila, Gordon’s and Beefeater gin, Famous Grouse Whisky, Seagram’s 7 and Jim Beam, plus Napoleon in the brandy and cognac category.
The complimentary column also states that sodas, tonics, juices, espresso-based coffees, assorted teas, hot chocolate, and bottles of still and sparkling water are available.
For wine, the sheet describes a boutique wine list featuring three reds, four whites, one rosé and one sparkling wine by the glass each day throughout the voyage.
That means passengers comparing Azamara drink packages should first consider whether the complimentary selection already covers what they normally drink.
Azamara Premium Beverage Package Price and Inclusions
The Premium Package shown in the photo costs $39.95 per person, per day.
The Premium Package expands the available brands substantially.
Beer choices listed include Beck’s, Budweiser, Bud Light, Corona, Stella Artois, Lagunitas IPA, Guinness, Strongbow and Smirnoff Ice, plus a selection of destination favorites.
Premium vodka choices include Absolut, Absolut Citron and Ketel One.
The rum selection adds Captain Morgan, Bacardi Superior, Captain Morgan Original Spiced, Malibu and Myers’s Original Dark.
There is also a significantly larger selection of liqueurs and aperitifs, including Campari, Aperol, Disaronno, Frangelico, Midori, Ouzo, Limoncello, Pernod, Pimm’s, Romana Sambuca, Southern Comfort, Tia Maria and Jägermeister.
Premium tequila is listed as Jose Cuervo Especial Gold, while the gin choices are Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray.
Whiskey and bourbon choices include Jameson, Bulleit, Bushmills Original, Canadian Club, Seagram’s VO, Dewar’s White Label, Johnnie Walker Red Label and Jack Daniel’s.
Berneroy Fine Calvados and Hennessy VS are also listed.
What Does the Azamara Ultimate Beverage Package Cost?
The Ultimate Package shown costs $49.95 per person, per day.
Importantly, the menu says that the Ultimate Package includes everything in the Premium Package and then adds higher-tier selections.
For passengers deciding between the two paid packages, this is where the comparison becomes particularly useful. The difference shown between Premium and Ultimate is $10 per person, per day.
Spirits Included With the Ultimate Package
The Ultimate Package adds several recognizable premium brands.
For vodka, the sheet lists Cîroc, Grey Goose and Tito’s Handmade.
Additional rum choices include Bacardi 8, Mount Gay Rum, Pyrat XO, Kraken Black Spiced and Bacardi Black.
The expanded liqueur and aperitif selection includes names such as Porton Mosto Verde, Fernet Branca, Drambuie, Galliano, Cointreau, Benedictine, Grand Marnier, Kahlúa and St-Germain, among others.
Ultimate tequila choices include Patron Silver, Don Julio Blanco and Patron Reposado.
Gin additions include Hendrick’s, Tanqueray No. Ten, The Botanist and Aviation.
The whiskey and bourbon section becomes particularly extensive, adding Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark, Gentleman Jack, Crown Royal, Chivas Regal 12 Years, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Glenfiddich Select Cask, Glenlivet The Master Distiller’s Reserve, Highland Park Aged 12 Years and Macallan Select Oak.
The Ultimate Package also adds Courvoisier and Rémy Martin VSOP in the brandy and cognac category.
Wine and Champagne With the Ultimate Package
The Ultimate Package also includes a named selection of wines.
The photographed list includes Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne, Marchese Antinori Franciacorta, La Gioiosa Prosecco and a variety of red, white and rosé wines.
Examples include Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, William Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Torres Pazo das Bruxas Albariño, Stemmari Moscato, La Crema Chardonnay, Erath Pinot Noir, Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon and Whispering Angel Rosé.
Port selections shown include Sandeman Ruby Port and Quinta do Noval LBV Port.
The sheet notes that items are subject to availability and may be replaced without notice.
Premium vs. Ultimate: Is the Extra $10 Worth It?
Based strictly on the photographed pricing, moving from Premium at $39.95 to Ultimate at $49.95 costs another $10 per person, per day.
Whether that represents good value depends heavily on what you drink.
Someone happy with Absolut, Bombay Sapphire, Jameson, Jack Daniel’s and similar brands may find plenty of choice in Premium. Someone who specifically wants brands such as Grey Goose, Hendrick’s, Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark, Johnnie Walker Black, premium wines or Champagne may find Ultimate more appealing.
There is another important calculation, though: Azamara already provides complimentary drinks.
Passengers shouldn’t necessarily compare only Premium against Ultimate. The more useful question is whether either upgrade provides enough additional choices over the complimentary drinks to justify paying for it every day of the cruise.
What to Check Before Buying an Azamara Drinks Package
Use this beverage package list as a planning guide rather than assuming every detail will remain unchanged.
The photograph itself states that items are subject to availability and may be replaced without notice. Package pricing can also change.
Before purchasing an upgrade, check the current package price for your voyage and look closely at the brands you actually expect to order.
A long list of additional spirits has little value if your normal drink is already included in the complimentary selection.
FAQ About Azamara Beverage Packages
Does Azamara include alcoholic drinks without a beverage package?
Yes. The photographed beverage list has a complimentary category containing selected beers, spirits and wine, along with nonalcoholic beverages.
How much is the Azamara Premium Beverage Package?
The May 2026 beverage package sheet shown here lists the Premium Package at $39.95 per person, per day.
How much is the Azamara Ultimate Beverage Package?
The same sheet lists the Ultimate Package at $49.95 per person, per day.
How much does it cost to upgrade Premium to Ultimate?
The photographed package information specifically states that passengers can upgrade to the Ultimate Package for $10.
Is Grey Goose included on Azamara?
On this beverage list, Grey Goose appears in the Ultimate Package.
Is Tito’s included on Azamara?
Tito’s Handmade vodka is listed under the Ultimate Package on this sheet.
Is Hendrick’s gin included?
Yes. Hendrick’s appears in the Ultimate Package column on the photographed beverage list.
Does the Ultimate Package include Champagne?
The photographed Ultimate Package list includes Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne.
Are Azamara beverage package brands guaranteed?
No. The beverage package sheet itself says items are subject to availability and may be replaced without notice.
Final Thoughts
Azamara’s beverage package structure is a little different from cruise lines where passengers start with virtually no alcoholic drinks included. The complimentary selection shown here already covers beer, wine, spirits and numerous nonalcoholic beverages.
The Premium Package expands that selection for $39.95 per person, per day, while the Ultimate Package shown costs $49.95 and adds a substantial range of premium spirits and named wines.
For passengers planning an Azamara cruise, the smartest approach is to compare what you normally drink against all three columns: Complimentary, Premium and Ultimate. You may discover that an upgrade gives you exactly the brands you want—or that the drinks already included in your cruise fare are enough.
