Carnival Cruise Line Drink Menu & Prices: Cocktails, Martinis, Wine and Beer
Wondering how much drinks cost on a Carnival cruise? This Carnival Cruise Line drink menu gives a useful look at current prices for popular cocktails, frozen drinks, martinis, wine, beer and zero-proof drinks onboard.
The photographed menu includes Carnival favorites such as the Bahama Mama, Margarita, Pirate Punch and Carnival Cosmo, along with frozen cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle, beer, cider and several alcohol-free options. Most standard cocktails shown are $12.50, while many frozen drinks are $13.25 and martinis are $13.
For more Carnival information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our Carnival Dining Menus, Carnival Drink Lists, and Carnival Onboard Guides for more information about restaurants, schedules and onboard activities.
Carnival Tropical Classics Cocktail Menu
Carnival’s Tropical Classics section covers several familiar vacation drinks, ranging from rum cocktails to tequila favorites and frozen daiquiris.
The Tropical Classics shown on the menu include:
• Bahama Mama – $12.50: Flor de Caña Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, grenadine, pineapple juice and orange juice
• Frozen Daiquiris – $13.25: Made with Bacardi Rum, with available flavors offered onboard
• Margarita – $12.50: 1800 Silver Tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice
• Sex On The Beach – $12.50: Stoli Vodka, Peach Schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice
• Tequila Sunrise – $12.50: El Jimador Silver Tequila, orange juice and grenadine
• Dark ’n Stormy – $12.50: Goslings Rum, ginger beer and fresh lime juice
The menu also offers an upgrade to Don Julio Blanco for the Margarita for an additional $2.
Zero-Proof Drinks
Two alcohol-free drinks appear alongside the Tropical Classics:
• Captain’s Cooler – $9.75: Ritual Zero-Proof Tequila, piña colada blend and passionfruit nectar topped with club soda
• Tropic Tide – $9.75: Orange juice, pineapple juice, hibiscus nectar and passionfruit
Carnival Cruising Cocktails
The Cruising Cocktails section moves into several more elaborate tropical and frozen drinks.
Options shown include:
• Pirate Punch – $12.50: Flor de Caña Rum, Bacardi 8 Rum, cranberry, Disaronno Amaretto, pineapple and orange juice
• Kiss On The Lips – $13.25: Frozen mango purée with Peach Schnapps and a splash of grenadine
• Mocha Chocolate Getaway – $13.25: Frozen Flor de Caña Rum, Irish cream and rich chocolate
• Sangria Swirl – $13.25: Frozen Margarita swirled with red sangria
• The Cruiser – $12.50: Stoli Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, pineapple, cranberry and orange juice
• The Twilight Zone – $13.25: Frozen Bacardi Rum, melon, Blue Curaçao, coconut cream and pineapple
The menu also lists an optional floater for an additional $3.
Additional Zero-Proof Cocktails
Two more alcohol-free cocktails are shown:
• On The Water – $9.75: Watermelon, lychee nectar and lemon juice
• Yuzu Vice – $9.75: Ritual Zero-Proof Tequila, triple sec, guava nectar, yuzu and lime juice
Together with Captain’s Cooler and Tropic Tide, that gives the photographed menu four dedicated zero-proof cocktails priced at $9.75 each.
Carnival Martini Menu
Carnival’s martini menu is straightforward when it comes to price: every martini shown is $13.
The menu includes:
• Tropical Dream – Ketel One Vodka, dragonfruit, pineapple and cranberry juices
• Chocolatini – Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Irish cream and chocolate liqueur
• Spicy Chipotle Pineapple Martini – Stoli Vodka, chipotle pineapple syrup, pineapple juice and mint leaves
• Appletini – Skyy Vodka, sour apple pucker and sweet and sour
• Bluemoon – Skyy Vodka, Blue Curaçao and pineapple juice
• Funstar Martini – Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, citrus and Prosecco
• Lychee Martini – Stoli Vodka, JF Haden’s Lychee Liqueur and lime juice
• The Carnival Cosmo – Skyy Vodka, limoncello and cranberry juice
• Chocolate Espresso Martini – Stoli Vanilla Vodka, J.F. Haden’s Espresso Liqueur, Crème de Cacao White and Bottega Nero
For cruisers trying to budget before sailing, this makes the martini section particularly easy: all nine drinks shown are the same $13 price.
Carnival Wine Prices
The wine page offers a smaller curated selection than Carnival’s more extensive Main Dining Room wine list, but it covers sparkling, white, sweet, rosé and red wines.
Sparkling Wines
• French Cancan Brut Nature Blanc – $11.50 glass / $38 bottle
• Ca’ Marian Castel Pietra Prosecco – $11 glass / $36 bottle
White Wines
• Torresella Pinot Grigio – $12.50 glass / $42 bottle
• Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc – $13.50 glass / $46 bottle
• Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay – $13 glass / $44 bottle
• Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay – $13.50 glass / $46 bottle
Sweet Wines
• Riunite Lambrusco – $11 glass / $36 bottle
• Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling – $11.50 glass / $38 bottle
• Stemmari Moscato – $12.50 glass / $42 bottle
Rosé Wines
• Gerard Bertrand Côte des Roses – $12 glass / $40 bottle
• Camelot White Zinfandel – $11 glass / $36 bottle
Red Wines
• Catena Malbec – $13.50 glass / $46 bottle
• The Wines of Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon – $13 glass / $44 bottle
• Cherry Pie Tri-County Pinot Noir – $14.50 glass / $50 bottle
• Josh Cellars Merlot – $13.50 glass / $46 bottle
Among the wines pictured, prices by the glass range from $11 to $14.50, while bottles range from $36 to $50.
Carnival Beer Prices
Carnival’s beer menu includes its own Carnival Brews alongside domestic, imported and craft beer.
Carnival Brews
The pictured Carnival Brews are $8.75 for 16 ounces:
• ParchedPig West Coast IPA
• ParchedPig Beach Lager
• ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat
Craft Beer
Most 16-ounce craft beers shown are $8.75:
• Blue Moon Belgian White – $8.75
• Leinenkugel Summer Shandy – $8.75
• Sam Adams Boston Lager – $8.75
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – $8.75
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing is listed as a 19-ounce beer for $10.25.
Domestic Beer
Domestic 16-ounce beers are $8.25:
• Bud Light
• Coors Light
• Michelob Ultra
• Miller High Life
• Miller Lite
Imported Beer
Imported 16-ounce beers are $8.75:
• Corona
• Dos Equis
• Paulaner Hefeweizen
• Peroni
• Pilsner Urquell
• Red Stripe
• Stella Artois
Carnival Kinda-Sorta Beers
The menu also has a “Kinda-Sorta Beers” category containing hard seltzers, cider, Twisted Tea and non-alcoholic beer.
• Surfside, assorted flavors, 12 oz. – $8.25
• Truly, assorted flavors, 12 oz. – $8.25
• White Claw, assorted flavors, 12 oz. – $8.25
• Angry Orchard Cider, 16 oz. – $8.75
• Twisted Tea, 16 oz. – $8.75
• Coors Non-Alcoholic, 12 oz. – $8.25
• Heineken 0.0 Lager, 12 oz. – $8.25
• Samuel Adams Just The Haze IPA, non-alcoholic, 16 oz. – $8.75
The beer page also advertises a multi-beer offer: buy six and receive $6 off.
Soft Drinks
The photographed menu states that Carnival serves Coca-Cola products and Red Bull.
Carnival’s current onboard beverage information confirms that Coca-Cola beverages are served aboard its ships departing North American homeports. The exact soft-drink selection can vary, so passengers should check the onboard menu for their sailing.
Are These Drinks Included in Carnival CHEERS!?
Carnival’s CHEERS! beverage package can cover many of the drinks shown on this menu.
Under Carnival’s current CHEERS! terms, spirits and cocktails, beer, and wine or Champagne by the glass with a menu price of $20 or less are included. The package also includes eligible non-alcoholic beverages.
That means the individual alcoholic drinks shown in these photos fall below Carnival’s current $20 menu-price threshold. Bottles of wine are treated differently: CHEERS! does not include full bottles, although Carnival currently provides a 25% discount on wine and Champagne by the bottle for CHEERS! guests.
Carnival currently limits CHEERS! to a maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks during each 24-hour period, running from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Non-alcoholic beverages covered by the package do not count toward that 15-drink alcoholic limit.
Package terms can change, so check Carnival’s current rules for your sailing before purchasing.
What About Carnival CHEERS! Zero Proof?
Carnival also offers CHEERS! Zero Proof, a separate non-alcoholic beverage package.
The current package includes eligible zero-proof cocktails, alcohol-free beer, alcohol-free sparkling wine, sodas, standard juices, bottled water, premium coffee and tea, frozen non-alcoholic drinks, smoothies, milkshakes and energy drinks.
That makes it worth comparing the package price against your expected onboard consumption if you plan to order several specialty non-alcoholic drinks each day.
Carnival Drink Prices at a Glance
Based specifically on the photographed menu:
• Standard Tropical Classics cocktails – mostly $12.50
• Frozen Daiquiris – $13.25
• Cruising Cocktails – $12.50 to $13.25
• Martinis – $13
• Zero-proof cocktails – $9.75
• Wine by the glass – $11 to $14.50
• Wine by the bottle on this menu – $36 to $50
• Domestic beer – $8.25 for 16 oz.
• Most Carnival Brews, craft and imported beers – $8.75 for 16 oz.
• Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing – $10.25 for 19 oz.
• Hard seltzers – $8.25 for 12 oz.
These prices make it easier to estimate a drink budget and compare paying à la carte with purchasing one of Carnival’s beverage packages.
Carnival Drink Menu FAQ
How much is a cocktail on Carnival Cruise Line?
The photographed menu shows many standard cocktails at $12.50. Several frozen cocktails cost $13.25.
How much is a Margarita on Carnival?
The Margarita shown on this menu costs $12.50 and contains 1800 Silver Tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. The menu offers an upgrade to Don Julio Blanco for an additional $2.
How much is a Bahama Mama on Carnival?
The Bahama Mama is $12.50 on this menu.
How much are martinis on Carnival?
Every martini pictured on this menu costs $13.
How much is beer on a Carnival cruise?
The pictured menu lists domestic 16-ounce beers at $8.25. Most Carnival Brews, craft beers and imported 16-ounce beers shown are $8.75. Some products differ in size and price.
Does Carnival have non-alcoholic cocktails?
Yes. The photographed menu includes Captain’s Cooler, Tropic Tide, On The Water and Yuzu Vice for $9.75 each.
Does Carnival have non-alcoholic beer?
Yes. The menu pictured includes Coors Non-Alcoholic, Heineken 0.0 Lager and Samuel Adams Just The Haze IPA.
What wines are available by the glass on Carnival?
The pictured menu includes sparkling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Lambrusco, Riesling, Moscato, rosé, White Zinfandel, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot options by the glass.
Are Carnival drinks included with CHEERS!?
Carnival currently includes eligible cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine or Champagne by the glass priced at $20 or less under CHEERS!, subject to the package’s rules and exclusions. Full bottles of wine are not included.
Does Carnival CHEERS! have a 15-drink limit?
Yes. Carnival currently allows up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period under CHEERS!. Eligible non-alcoholic drinks do not count toward the 15-alcoholic-drink limit.
Are drink prices the same on every Carnival cruise?
Menus and prices can change, and availability can vary. Use these photographed prices as a planning guide and check the current onboard menu for your sailing.
Final Thoughts
Carnival’s drink menu covers a lot of ground, from straightforward vacation classics like the Margarita and Bahama Mama to frozen cocktails, martinis, wine, Carnival’s own beers and a growing selection of zero-proof drinks.
For budgeting purposes, the menu gives cruisers some useful benchmarks: many regular cocktails are around $12.50, frozen cocktails around $13.25, martinis $13, zero-proof cocktails $9.75 and most of the pictured 16-ounce beers between $8.25 and $8.75.
Those prices are also useful when deciding whether Carnival’s CHEERS! package makes sense for your cruise. Your best option will depend on what you drink and how much you expect to order, but knowing the actual à la carte prices before boarding makes that decision considerably easier.
As always, onboard beverage selections and prices can change, so check Carnival’s current menu during your cruise for the final selection and pricing.
