Carnival Cruise Line Cruise Wine Packages & Prices
Carnival Cruise Line’s Cruise the Vineyards program offers wine packages for passengers who plan to order several bottles during their cruise. Instead of purchasing each bottle individually, guests can choose a three- or five-bottle package from a designated selection of wines.
The photographed Carnival menu shows two tiers: the standard Wine Package and the Premium Wine Package. Prices start at $81 for three bottles, while the five-bottle options offer a lower average cost per bottle. Carnival advertises savings of up to 30% on premium wine packages through the Cruise the Vineyards program.
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Carnival Cruise the Vineyards Wine Package Prices
The photographed menu offers four package choices:
• Wine Package – 3 wines for $81
• Wine Package – 5 wines for $126
• Premium Wine Package – 3 wines for $124
• Premium Wine Package – 5 wines for $193
The five-bottle packages provide a slightly lower average price per bottle.
For the standard package, three bottles work out to $27 per bottle, while five bottles average $25.20 each.
For the Premium Wine Package, three bottles average about $41.33 each, while five bottles average $38.60 each.
Standard Carnival Wine Package
The standard Cruise the Vineyards Wine Package includes a selection of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines.
The wines shown on the menu are:
• Sparkling – Maison Castel Ice Cuvée Blanche, France
• Pinot Grigio – Mezzacorona, Trentino, Italy
• Sauvignon Blanc – Santa Helena, Central Valley, Chile
• Chardonnay – Santa Helena, Central Valley, Chile
• Riesling – Leonard Kreusch, Rhein, Germany
• Chenin Blanc – Baron Herzog, California
• Rosé – Hampton Water, France
• White Zinfandel – Camelot, Camelot Vineyards, California
• Pinot Noir – Camelot, Camelot Vineyards, California
• Merlot – Santa Helena, Central Valley, Chile
• Cabernet – Santa Helena, Central Valley, Chile
This tier provides a broad selection without moving into the more expensive bottles found in the Premium Wine Package.
Carnival Premium Wine Package
The Premium Wine Package substantially expands the selection, including wines from California, France, Italy, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, Australia and Armenia.
The photographed menu includes:
• French Cancan Brut Nature Blanc, France – Sparkling, organic
• French Cancan Brut Nature Rosé, France – Sparkling, organic
• Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy
• Stemmari Moscato, Terre Siciliane, Italy
• McBride Sisters Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, California
• Viña Leyda Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile
• McBride Sisters Chardonnay, Central Coast, California
• La Crema Chardonnay, Monterey County, California
• Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Lugny Les Charmes, Burgundy, France
• Albrecht Tradition Riesling, Alsace, France
• Gerard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé, Languedoc, France
• Castle Rock Pinot Noir, California Cuvée, California
• Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir, California
• Cline Zinfandel, Lodi, California
• Columbia Crest Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington
• Josh Cellars Merlot, California
• Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California
• Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, California
• Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, California
• Voskevaz Karasi Haghtanak, Ararat, Armenia
• D’Aquino Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
• Catena Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
• Peter Lehmann Portrait Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
The Premium tier gives passengers considerably more choices, particularly for red wines.
Is the 3-Bottle or 5-Bottle Package the Better Value?
If you know you will drink five bottles during the cruise, the five-bottle package offers the better per-bottle price in both tiers.
For the standard Wine Package:
• 3 bottles: $81 total, or $27 per bottle
• 5 bottles: $126 total, or $25.20 per bottle
For the Premium Wine Package:
• 3 bottles: $124 total, or approximately $41.33 per bottle
• 5 bottles: $193 total, or $38.60 per bottle
Choosing five bottles instead of three therefore lowers the effective cost of each bottle.
The more important question is whether you actually expect to use all five bottles. Cruisers who drink wine regularly with dinner may find the five-bottle option more practical, while the three-bottle package requires a smaller upfront purchase.
Standard vs. Premium Carnival Wine Package
The biggest difference is the selection.
The standard package contains 11 wines on the photographed menu and covers many familiar varieties, including Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet.
The Premium Wine Package contains 24 choices and adds a wider variety of regions and producers. Options include Santa Margherita, Kendall-Jackson, McBride Sisters, La Crema, Gerard Bertrand, Duckhorn Decoy, Francis Coppola, Josh Cellars and Catena.
For passengers who care more about having wine available with dinner than choosing a particular producer, the standard package offers the lower price. Those who want a broader selection may prefer the Premium tier.
How Much Can You Save With Cruise the Vineyards?
Carnival advertises savings of up to 30% on Premium Wine Packages through the Cruise the Vineyards program.
Actual value depends on which wines you select from the available package and how their individual onboard bottle prices compare with the package price.
That distinction matters because the package provides a choice from a group of wines rather than simply giving every bottle the same individual retail value.
Is Carnival Cruise the Vineyards the Same as CHEERS!?
No. Cruise the Vineyards is a wine package based on a specific number of bottles, while CHEERS! is Carnival’s broader beverage package.
Cruise the Vineyards can therefore make sense for passengers primarily interested in having bottles of wine during their cruise without purchasing a full alcoholic beverage package.
When comparing the two, consider what you actually expect to drink. Someone who mainly wants wine with dinner has very different beverage needs from someone who expects to order cocktails, beer, specialty coffee and other drinks throughout the day.
Carnival Cruise the Vineyards FAQ
How much is Carnival’s 3-bottle wine package?
The standard three-bottle Wine Package shown on this menu costs $81.
How much is Carnival’s 5-bottle wine package?
The standard five-bottle Wine Package costs $126.
How much is the Premium Carnival wine package?
The Premium Wine Package shown costs $124 for three bottles or $193 for five bottles.
Which Carnival wine package has the best price per bottle?
Among the four options shown, the standard five-bottle package has the lowest average cost at $25.20 per bottle.
How many wines are available in the standard package?
The photographed menu lists 11 choices in the standard Wine Package.
How many wines are available in the Premium Wine Package?
The photographed menu lists 24 choices in the Premium Wine Package.
Does Carnival offer red and white wines in the package?
Yes. Both tiers include white and red wines. The menu also includes sparkling and rosé options.
Does the Carnival wine package include premium brands?
The Premium Wine Package includes recognizable producers such as Santa Margherita, Kendall-Jackson, McBride Sisters, La Crema, Gerard Bertrand, Duckhorn Decoy, Francis Coppola, Josh Cellars and Catena.
Is the Carnival wine package the same as the CHEERS! drink package?
No. Cruise the Vineyards is a package for a set number of wine bottles. CHEERS! is Carnival’s broader beverage package covering eligible drinks under its separate terms and conditions.
Can Carnival change the wines or prices?
Yes. Beverage selections and prices can change. The menu photographed here should be used as a planning guide, while the current onboard menu for your sailing will determine the available packages, wines and prices.
Final Thoughts
Carnival’s Cruise the Vineyards program is worth considering for passengers who expect to order multiple bottles of wine during their cruise but do not necessarily need a full beverage package.
The standard package is the budget-friendly choice at $81 for three bottles or $126 for five. The Premium Wine Package increases the price to $124 for three bottles or $193 for five but provides a substantially larger selection of wines and producers.
For the lowest average cost per bottle, the five-bottle options beat their three-bottle counterparts. The best package ultimately depends on how much wine you expect to drink and whether the expanded Premium selection is worth the additional cost to you.
As with other Carnival drink menus, selections and prices can change, so check the current Cruise the Vineyards menu onboard before purchasing.
