Carnival Cruise Line Launches New Zero-Proof Drink Package

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Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its drinks offering with the launch of a brand-new package tailored for guests who prefer not to drink alcohol.

Carnival drinks menu

The CHEERS! Zero Proof package provides a wider range of non-alcoholic choices than the existing soda plan and is designed as a more affordable alternative to the line’s all-inclusive alcoholic package.

The package is designed as a mid-range alternative between the Bottomless Bubbles soda package and the all-inclusive alcoholic CHEERS! programme.

It will be available on all Carnival ships from 15th September 2025 onwards.

Christine Duffy, Carnival’s president, explained that the package was created in direct response to guest demand for a more comprehensive non-alcoholic option.

What the Package Includes

The Zero Proof package is priced at $29.99 (USD) per person, per day if booked before sailing, or $34.99 onboard, with an automatic 18% gratuity added.

So the actual price you should expect to pay is $35.39 per day if bought pre-cruise, and $41.29 if bought onboard.

Prices for Australian cruises are $39.99 (AUD) pre-cruise or $44.99 onboard.

Included in the package are:

  • Soft drinks (now Coca-Cola products)
  • Juices
  • Still and sparkling bottled water
  • Coconut water
  • Premium coffees and teas
  • Mocktails (zero-proof cocktails)
  • Alcohol-free beer
  • Alcohol-free sparkling wine
  • Frozen non-alcoholic drinks
  • Smoothies and milkshakes
  • Bottled protein shakes
  • Energy drinks

Exclusions include drinks sold in souvenir glasses, beverages at the gangway, room service items, mini-bars, and drinks served at private events.

Carnival cruises and Coca Cola

One unusual restriction is that guests must still be 21 or older to order zero-proof cocktails, alcohol-free beer, and alcohol-free sparkling wine, despite these drinks containing no alcohol.

Rules and Restrictions

Unlike the full CHEERS! alcoholic package, not every guest in a stateroom has to purchase Zero Proof.

It is available as an individual choice, making it more flexible for families or groups with different preferences.

As with all Carnival packages, drinks cannot be shared between passengers. The package also does not extend to ports of call, including private destinations such as Celebration Key.

It’s important to note that the flexibility doesn’t extend to any cruisers also buying an alcohol-inclusive package for someone in their cabin.

If someone wants the full CHEERS! package that includes alcohol, then everyone in the cabin must purchase the same one. You can’t have someone on CHEERS! and someone on Zero-Proof CHEERS!

A Long-Requested Option

Carnival’s brand ambassador, John Heald, highlighted how often he is asked about an upgraded non-alcoholic package, calling this new option a direct response to guest requests.

The package is unlimited, with no cap on the number of drinks that can be ordered each day.

It also complements rather than replaces the long-standing Bottomless Bubbles soda plan, giving passengers more choice depending on their drinking habits.

Guests are being encouraged to book quickly, as Carnival has already suggested that prices may increase in the future if the package proves highly popular.

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