TUI River Cruises Drinks Menu: Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Bar Prices
Drinks work a little differently on TUI River Cruises than they do on many ocean cruises. European TUI River Cruises operate on a Full Board Plus basis as standard, which includes selected drinks with meals. Passengers who want a wider choice of drinks throughout the day can upgrade to the All Inclusive drinks package or purchase additional drinks individually.
The photographed TUI River Cruises bar menu below gives a detailed look at the selection and individual prices, including cocktails, spirits, gin, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee. It also shows which items are specifically excluded from the All Inclusive package.
How Drinks Work on TUI River Cruises
European TUI River Cruises include Full Board Plus as standard. This includes tea, coffee and juice with breakfast and a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
Passengers wanting a larger drinks selection or drinks outside mealtimes can upgrade to the All Inclusive drinks package.
TUI states that its European All Inclusive package includes a selection of:
• Wines
• Beers and ciders
• Cocktails
• Branded spirits
• Aperitifs
• Premium coffees
• Soft drinks
Alternatively, passengers can pay individually for drinks, which is where the prices printed on the photographed menu become useful.
Vodka
The photographed menu offers three vodkas, all served as 3 cl measures:
• Vodka Accademia Bottega – €5.90
• Smirnoff – €6.80
• Absolut Blue – €6.80
Liqueurs
There is also a relatively broad selection of liqueurs:
• Amaretto Disaronno, 3 cl – €6.20
• Bailey’s, 3 cl – €6.20
• Sambuca Molinari, 3 cl – €6.20
• Grand Marnier Rouge, 3 cl – €6.20
• Kahlúa, 3 cl – €5.90
• Apricot Brandy, 3 cl – €5.90
• Southern Comfort Drambuie, 3 cl – €5.60
• Malibu, 3 cl – €5.60
Rum
Four rum options appear on the menu:
• Bacardi Bianco, 3 cl – €6.50
• Captain Morgan Spiced, 3 cl – €6.60
• Gold Havana Club 3Y, 3 cl – €6.60
• Myers Dark Rum, 3 cl – €6.50
Whisky
The whisky selection ranges from €6.30 to €9.40:
• Dewar’s White Label, 3 cl – €6.30
• Jameson, 3 cl – €6.50
• Johnnie Walker Red Label, 3 cl – €6.50
• Jim Beam, 3 cl – €6.30
• Glenmorangie 10Y, 3 cl – €9.40
Brandy & Cognac
The photographed menu lists four brandy and cognac options:
• Osborne Veterano, 3 cl – €6.60
• Asbach Uralt, 3 cl – €6.60
• Courvoisier VS, 3 cl – €8.20
• Remy Martin VSOP, 3 cl – €8.50
The bottom of this menu page states that All Inclusive drinks are available from 10am until midnight and that the listed prices include service and VAT.
Long Drinks
Every long drink shown on the photographed menu is priced at €8.80:
• Amaretto Orange – €8.80
• Campari Orange – €8.80
• Campari Soda – €8.80
• Cuba Libre – €8.80
• Screwdriver – €8.80
• Vodka Tonic Water – €8.80
• Vodka Cranberry Juice – €8.80
• Whisky Cola – €8.80
Gin Corner
Gin receives its own substantial section, with different prices depending on the spirit and mixer selected.
Standard Gin and Gordon’s London Dry Gin
• Gin, 3 cl – €5.90
• Gin with tonic – €8.20
• Gin with Schweppes Tonic – €9.80
• Gordon’s London Dry Gin, 3 cl – €5.90
• Gordon’s London Dry Gin with tonic – €8.20
• Gordon’s London Dry Gin with Schweppes Tonic – €9.80
Bacûr Gin Bottega
• Bacûr Gin Bottega, 3 cl – €6.40
• Bacûr Gin Bottega with tonic – €8.50
• Bacûr Gin Bottega with Schweppes Tonic – €10.10
Tanqueray Dry Gin
• Tanqueray Dry Gin, 3 cl – €7.70
• Tanqueray Dry Gin with tonic – €9.30
• Tanqueray Dry Gin with Schweppes Tonic – €11.10
Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin
• Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin, 3 cl – €8.00
• Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin with tonic – €10.30
• Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin with Schweppes Tonic – €11.40
TUI River Cruises Cocktail Menu
The cocktail selection covers many familiar classics, with most priced at €9.40.
Cocktail of the Day – €8.80
Rather than specifying one recipe, the menu tells passengers to ask their waiter what is being offered that day.
Mudslide – €9.40
The Mudslide contains:
• Vodka
• Bailey’s
• Kahlúa
• Cream
Espresso Martini – €9.40
The Espresso Martini contains:
• Vodka
• Kahlúa
• Crème de Cacao
• Espresso
• Sugar syrup
Blue Lagoon – €9.40
The Blue Lagoon combines vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade.
Mojito – €10.20
The Mojito contains:
• White rum
• Lime
• Sugar
• Soda water
• Fresh mint leaves
Piña Colada – €9.40
The Piña Colada contains:
• White rum
• Dark rum
• Pineapple juice
• Coconut milk
• Cream
Raspberry Collins – €9.40
The Raspberry Collins combines gin, raspberry liqueur, soda water and lemon juice.
Long Island Iced Tea – €11.70
The Long Island Iced Tea is the most expensive cocktail shown on this menu.
It contains:
• Gin
• Rum
• Vodka
• Tequila Silver
• Triple Sec
• Lemon juice
• Coca-Cola
Mai Tai – €9.40
The Mai Tai contains dark rum, white rum, Triple Sec, grenadine, almond syrup, pineapple juice and lemon juice.
Singapore Sling – €9.40
The Singapore Sling contains gin, cherry brandy, Triple Sec, lemon juice, pineapple juice, grenadine and Angostura.
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Passengers who do not drink alcohol still have several mixed drinks to choose from. All five non-alcoholic cocktails on the photographed menu cost €7.70.
• Pineapple Sunshine – pineapple, orange and lemon juice, soda water and grenadine
• Bora Bora Brew – pineapple juice, ginger ale and grenadine
• Junior Seabreeze – cranberry, orange and grapefruit juice
• Shirley Temple – fizzy lemonade and grenadine
• Virgin Colada – pineapple juice, orange juice, cream and coconut milk
Soft Drinks
The menu lists several 20 cl soft drinks:
• Cola / Light – €4.70
• Orange Lemonade – €4.70
• Lemonade / Light – €4.70
• Ginger Ale – €4.60
• Tonic Water / Light – €4.60
• Schweppes Tonic Water – €5.60
Juices
All of the 20 cl juices on the photographed menu cost €3.70:
• Apple Juice – €3.70
• Orange Juice – €3.70
• Pineapple Juice – €3.70
• Tomato Juice – €3.70
• Cranberry Juice – €3.70
Tea Corner
Five Messmer Fine Moments teas are shown, each priced at €4:
• Bio Mint Kiss – €4.00
• Bio Mountain Herbs – €4.00
• Bio Lovely Rooibos – €4.00
• Bio Berry Glow – €4.00
• Bio Earl Grey – €4.00
Coffee and Hot Drinks
The Coffee Corner provides considerably more choice than just standard coffee.
The photographed prices are:
• Coffee – €3.50
• Espresso – €3.50
• Double Espresso – €4.20
• Ristretto – €3.50
• Americano – €3.50
• Macchiato – €4.20
• Flat White – €4.70
• Cappuccino – €4.70
• Café Latte – €4.70
• Hot Chocolate – €4.70
• Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream – €4.90
• Irish Coffee – €7.70
• Rüdesheimer Coffee – €7.70
The Irish Coffee combines coffee, Irish whiskey and cream, while the Rüdesheimer Coffee is made with coffee, Asbach brandy and cream.
Premium coffees are among the drinks TUI currently lists as part of its European All Inclusive drinks upgrade.
Beer and Cider
The beer menu includes draft, bottled and canned-style selections, with several recognizable brands.
Draft Beer and Shandy
• Bitburger Draft, 25 cl – €4.50
• Bitburger Draft, 40 cl – €5.70
• Radler / Shandy, 25 cl – €4.50
• Radler / Shandy, 40 cl – €5.70
Other Beer and Cider
• Benedikt Wheat Beer, 50 cl – €6.00
• Guinness Dark Beer, 33 cl – €6.00
• Heineken, 33 cl – €6.00
• Carlsberg, 33 cl – €5.50
• Bitburger Gluten Free Beer, 33 cl – €6.00
• Somersby Apple Cider, 33 cl – €6.00
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Two choices appear under the Non-Alcoholic Beer heading:
• Bitburger non-alcoholic, 33 cl – €5.00
• Ginger Beer, 25 cl – €6.00
Aperitifs
The menu lists seven aperitifs, all at €5.70:
• Martini Bianco / Rosso / Extra Dry, 3 cl – €5.70
• Pernod, 3 cl – €5.70
• Rozes Porto Ruby, 3 cl – €5.70
• Sandeman Medium Dry Sherry, 3 cl – €5.70
• Campari Bitter, 3 cl – €5.70
• Aperol, 3 cl – €5.70
• Grappa Sandro Bottega, 3 cl – €5.70
Bar Snacks
The menu also lists three snacks:
• Salted Peanuts – €3.50
• Tortilla Chips – €4.50
• Ritter Sport Milk – €4.50
All three are marked with an asterisk.
Bottled Water
Two 75 cl bottles of Gerolsteiner water are available:
• Gerolsteiner Naturel – €6.80
• Gerolsteiner Sparkling – €6.80
Both are also marked with an asterisk.
White Wine
The photographed menu offers three white wines by the 15 cl glass:
• Pierre Vincent Cuvée Blanc, France – €6.30
• Sun of Africa Cape White, South Africa – €6.30
• Vinision Riesling Dry, Germany Rhein – €6.50
Rosé Wine
Two rosé wines are shown:
• Pierre Vincent Rosé Cuvée, France, 15 cl – €6.30
• Sun of Africa Cape Rosé, South Africa, 15 cl – €6.30
Red Wine
Three red wines are available by the glass:
• Pierre Vincent Rouge Cuvée, France, 15 cl – €6.30
• Sun of Africa Cape Red, South Africa, 15 cl – €6.30
• Vinision Dornfelder Dry, Germany Rhein, 15 cl – €6.50
Non-Alcoholic Wine
The menu also provides three alcohol-free wines:
• Dr. Zenzen Pinot Grigio, Germany, 15 cl – €6.00
• Torres Sangre de Torro Rosé, Spain, 15 cl – €6.00
• Dr. Zenzen Dornfelder, Germany, 15 cl – €6.00
Sparkling Wine and Prosecco
The sparkling wine section contains both glasses and full bottles:
• Secco Frizzante Veneto IGP, Italy, 10 cl – €4.50
• Bottega Millesimato Brut, Italy, 10 cl – €5.50
• Bottega Millesimato Brut, Italy, 75 cl – €30.00
• Bottega Poeti Prosecco, Italy, 10 cl – €6.50
• Bottega Poeti Prosecco, Italy, 75 cl – €35.00
• Bottega Prosecco Rose/Gold, Italy, 10 cl – €7.50
• Bottega Prosecco Rose/Gold, Italy, 75 cl – €45.00
The full 75 cl bottles are marked with an asterisk.
The menu explains that items marked with an asterisk are not included in the All Inclusive package.
What Is Included Without the TUI River Cruises All Inclusive Package?
Passengers do not have to purchase the All Inclusive upgrade to receive drinks with their cruise.
TUI’s European river cruises operate on a Full Board Plus basis as standard. This includes:
• Tea, coffee and juices with breakfast
• Wine with lunch and dinner
• Beer with lunch and dinner
• Soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Complimentary tea and coffee from the self-service station
Full Board Plus also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The important limitation is timing and selection. If you want a wider range of beverages or drinks outside mealtimes, you can either pay individually or upgrade to All Inclusive.
What Does the TUI River Cruises All Inclusive Drinks Package Include?
TUI currently describes the European All Inclusive drinks package as including a wider selection of:
• Wines
• Beers
• Ciders
• Cocktails
• Spirits
• Aperitifs
• Premium coffee
• Soft drinks
TUI also specifically confirms that branded spirits are included on its European river cruises.
That is significant when looking at this menu because it includes recognizable brands such as Smirnoff, Absolut, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Jameson, Gordon’s and Tanqueray.
What Isn’t Included in TUI River Cruises All Inclusive?
The photographed menu provides a clear answer for several items.
An asterisk is used to indicate “Not included in the all inclusive.”
Items visibly carrying that symbol include:
• Salted Peanuts
• Tortilla Chips
• Ritter Sport Milk
• Gerolsteiner Naturel 75 cl
• Gerolsteiner Sparkling 75 cl
• Bottega Millesimato Brut 75 cl bottle
• Bottega Poeti Prosecco 75 cl bottle
• Bottega Prosecco Rose/Gold 75 cl bottle
This is an important distinction: purchasing All Inclusive does not mean that literally every item listed in the bar menu carries no additional charge.
What Hours Is the All Inclusive Package Available?
Most of the photographed menu pages state:
“All Inclusive drinks are available from 10am until midnight.”
The wine page instead states that All Inclusive drinks are available from 11am until midnight.
Because those times differ within the photographed menu itself, passengers should check the information onboard for the exact operating times that apply during their sailing.
TUI confirms that its All Inclusive package is designed to provide drinks beyond the mealtime periods covered by standard Full Board Plus.
Are Service Charges Included?
Yes. The photographed menu explicitly states that prices include service and VAT.
TUI River Cruises also includes onboard tips and service charges as part of its standard cruise offering.
That makes the displayed menu prices easier to understand for passengers paying as they go, since there is not a separate automatic gratuity shown on top of these listed prices.
Which TUI River Cruise Ships Does This Apply To?
TUI operates river cruises in Europe as well as on the Nile, and the drinks arrangements are not identical between the two.
The European TUI River Cruises fleet includes ships such as:
• TUI Aria
• TUI Skyla
• TUI Maya
• TUI Isla
TUI Luzia has also joined the European river program for Douro itineraries.
The European ships sail waterways including the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube and Dutch and Belgian waterways, with TUI Luzia operating on the Douro.
TUI’s Nile ships have a different drinks setup and are All Inclusive as standard, with TUI stating that their included drinks focus on local beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and coffee.
For that reason, the euro-priced European drinks menu photographed here should not be used as a guide to the onboard drinks selection on TUI’s Nile ships.
TUI River Cruises Full Board Plus vs All Inclusive
For many passengers, this is the most important distinction to understand before sailing.
Full Board Plus already includes meals and a selection of drinks at mealtimes. Someone who primarily drinks wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner may find that the standard offering already covers much of what they want.
All Inclusive is aimed more at passengers who want:
• Drinks outside meal periods
• Cocktails
• A wider choice of wine and beer
• Branded spirits
• Aperitifs
• Premium coffees
• A broader selection of soft drinks
The menu prices also make it possible to compare the cost of paying as you go against the price of upgrading for a particular sailing.
Bars on TUI River Cruise Ships
The exact onboard layout depends on the ship.
TUI Skyla, TUI Maya and TUI Isla each feature two restaurants and two bars, while TUI Aria has a somewhat different layout that includes a lounge bar and its Reflections pool area, which transforms into an evening dining venue.
TUI’s European river ships are adults-only, creating a different atmosphere from many larger ocean cruise ships.
Because river cruise days often revolve heavily around destinations and shore excursions, passengers may spend much of the daytime exploring ashore before returning to the ship for dinner, drinks and evening entertainment.
Is the TUI River Cruises All Inclusive Package Worth It?
Whether the upgrade makes financial sense depends heavily on how much and what you drink.
The photographed pay-as-you-go prices give some useful examples:
• Cocktails generally cost €9.40
• Mojito costs €10.20
• Long Island Iced Tea costs €11.70
• Long drinks cost €8.80
• Draft beer starts at €4.50
• Wine by the glass generally costs €6.30 to €6.50
• Non-alcoholic cocktails cost €7.70
• Cappuccino and Café Latte cost €4.70
Passengers who expect to order several cocktails, coffees or drinks outside mealtimes each day may get considerably more use from All Inclusive than someone who mostly sticks to the drinks already provided with meals.
The right comparison is therefore not simply “drinks package versus no drinks.” Full Board Plus already includes some beverages, so the real question is whether the additional drinks you expect to order justify the upgrade price.
Tips for Drinks on a TUI River Cruise
Before deciding whether to upgrade, keep a few points in mind:
• Full Board Plus already includes selected drinks with meals.
• All Inclusive expands the selection and covers drinks outside normal meal periods.
• European All Inclusive includes branded spirits.
• Look for an asterisk on the onboard menu, as some items remain chargeable.
• Full bottles of certain sparkling wines are excluded on the photographed menu.
• Bar snacks and the 75 cl bottled waters shown are also excluded.
• Prices on this photographed menu include service and VAT.
• Menus, brands, prices and package terms can change, so check the current information for your sailing.
Frequently Asked Questions About TUI River Cruises Drinks
Are drinks included on TUI River Cruises?
Yes. European TUI River Cruises are Full Board Plus as standard, which includes tea, coffee and juice with breakfast and selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
Does TUI River Cruises have an All Inclusive drinks package?
Yes. Passengers on European TUI River Cruises can upgrade to an All Inclusive drinks package for a wider selection and drinks outside mealtimes.
What is included in the TUI River Cruises All Inclusive drinks package?
TUI currently lists wines, beers and ciders, cocktails, spirits and aperitifs, premium coffees and soft drinks among the included categories on European river cruises.
Are branded spirits included?
Yes. TUI specifically confirms that branded spirits are included in the European TUI River Cruises All Inclusive package.
Are cocktails included?
A selection of cocktails is included with the European All Inclusive upgrade.
How much are cocktails if I pay individually?
On the photographed menu, most cocktails cost €9.40. The Cocktail of the Day is €8.80, the Mojito is €10.20 and the Long Island Iced Tea is €11.70.
How much is beer?
On this menu, a 25 cl Bitburger Draft costs €4.50 and a 40 cl serving costs €5.70. Other beers generally range from €5.50 to €6.00.
How much is wine by the glass?
The photographed still wines generally cost between €6.00 and €6.50 for a 15 cl glass.
Are non-alcoholic drinks available?
Yes. The menu includes soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic cocktails, alcohol-free beer and non-alcoholic wine.
Is coffee included?
Tea and coffee are available as part of the standard Full Board Plus arrangements at specified times and locations, while TUI lists premium coffee among the drinks available with the All Inclusive upgrade.
Are tips added to drinks?
The photographed menu states that its prices include service and VAT. TUI River Cruises also includes onboard tips and service charges as part of the cruise.
Is everything on the menu included with All Inclusive?
No. Items marked with an asterisk are specifically identified on the photographed menu as not included in All Inclusive.
Is TUI River Cruises All Inclusive the same as Marella Cruises All Inclusive?
No. TUI River Cruises and Marella Cruises are different cruise products with different inclusions and drinks arrangements. This menu and guide relate specifically to TUI River Cruises.
Are TUI River Cruises adults-only?
Yes. TUI’s river cruise ships are adults-only.
Conclusion
TUI River Cruises gives passengers more flexibility with drinks than the simple choice between buying a beverage package or paying for everything individually.
European cruises already include Full Board Plus, so selected wine, beer and soft drinks are provided with lunch and dinner, while tea, coffee and juice are available with breakfast. Passengers who want cocktails, branded spirits, premium coffees and a wider range of drinks throughout the day can upgrade to All Inclusive.
The photographed menu shows just how extensive the selection can be. There are classic cocktails including Mojitos, Piña Coladas, Mai Tais and Espresso Martinis, branded spirits ranging from Absolut and Bacardi to Jameson and Tanqueray, several beers and wines, plus a substantial alcohol-free selection.
For anyone planning a TUI River Cruise, the most useful approach is to look at what Full Board Plus already includes, consider how many additional drinks you are likely to order, and compare that with the All Inclusive upgrade price for your sailing. This menu provides a useful reference for exactly what paying individually can cost.
