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About Cunard beverage packages
Cunard have a range of drinks packages available for purchase. These include water and soft drink packages as well as packages that let you order beer, wine and spirits by the glass. In addition, there are wine by the bottle packages.
It’s important to note that Cunard drinks packages are only available on voyages of 5-nights or more. Also, you must purchase your drinks package within the first two days of your voyage and that package must be for all the remaining days of your voyage (excluding disembarkation day).
Guests staying in Queens Grill category rooms have a complimentary in-suite mini-bar stocked with free water, soda and two bottles of spirits.
Jason Kerr – Managing Editor

Stateroom Water Package – US$19.50 for 6 litres
The Stateroom Water Package is the most basic Cunard beverage package. It includes six 1-litre bottles of water, delivered to your stateroom. Alternatively, you can buy single bottles for US$3.90 each.
It’s important to note that this package does not include gratuities, so a 15% service charge will be added.
Soft Drinks package – US$10.00 per person per day
The Soft Drinks Package includes unlimited draught soft drinks (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, R Whites Lemonade, Britvic Indian Tonic Water, Soda Water), selected long-life fruit juices, squash and cordials.
You can only drink items from the Soft Drinks Package in the bars, service areas and dining venues.
It’s worth noting that this package doesn’t include items from your stateroom mini-bar, bottled water or canned/bottled soft drinks and juices. It also excludes alcoholic beverages, mocktails, smoothies and specialty coffees and teas.
Each guest older than 3-years of age in the same stateroom must buy the package, or one of the other Cunard beverage packages. Sharing is not allowed. The price of the Soft Drinks Package includes a 15% gratuity.
Premium Non-Alcoholic Package – US$29 per person per day
In addition, there is a 20% discount off the price of non-alcoholic drinks that are excluded from the package.
It’s worth noting that the package does not include large bottles of water (750ml, 1ltr and 1.5ltr), freshly squeezed juices or drinks from the stateroom mini-bar.

Each guest staying in the same stateroom must buy the package. However, the cost of the Premium Non-Alcoholic Package is inclusive of a 15% gratuity.
Beers, Wines & Spirits Package – US$69 per person per day
The Beers, Wines & Spirits Package is the only Cunard drinks package that includes alcoholic beverages by the glass. However, not all drinks are included. For instance, champagne is not included in the package. This is because only drinks priced at US$12 or less are covered. Here is an example of the current Cunard dinks price list:
- Budweiser – US$6.80
- Prosecco – US$8
- Margarita – US$12
- Aperol Spritz – US$12
- Glass of champagne – US$16
- Kir Royal – US$17
That said, a good range of beers, spirits, liqueurs, cocktails and wines are included. Also included are soft drinks, juices, mocktails and small bottles of mineral water, as well as specialty coffees and teas. While drinks priced over US$12 are not included, the package offers a 20% discount on beverages priced over US$12.
It’s worth noting that you can only drink items from the package in the bars, service areas and dining venues.
The package does not include large bottles of water (750ml, 1ltr and 1.5ltr), freshly squeezed deluxe juices, smoothies and any items from the stateroom mini-bar.
The price of the package includes a 15% gratuity. All adults staying in the same stateroom must purchase the package.
Wine By The Bottle packages
In addition to the range of Cunard beverage packages, there are also two different Wine By The Bottle packages.
The Captain’s Collection
The Captain’s Collection offers some of the most popular wines on the Cunard fleet, selected for their positive reviews from Cunard guests. It offers savings of up to 20% off regular wine list prices.
There are usually at least six white and six red wines in the Captain’s Collection, as well as an Italian Prosecco and a sweet wine.
6 Bottles: US$310.
12 Bottles: US$590.
At the time of writing, some of the wines included were: Château La Fleur des Graves Blanc (France), Assyrtiko/Malagousia Sillogi White (Greece), Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Berton Vineyard (Australia), Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Italy).
The Commodore’s Collection
The Commodore’s Collection has been curated by Cunard’s wine experts to represent the finest examples of the most popular styles. Indeed, the wines represent a highly regarded and diverse collection from all over the World.
There are generally six or more white and red wines in the Commodore’s Collection, as well as two sparkling wines (not champagne), a rosé and a sweet wine.
The Commodore’s Collection offers savings of up to 35% off regular wine list prices.
6 Bottles: US$395.
12 Bottles: US$725.
At the time of writing, some of the wines included were: Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV (New Zealand), Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc (France), Whispering Angel Rosé (France), La Grola Allegrini (Italy), Sandeman 10 Year Tawny (Portugal).
Insider’s tip: Cunard have an extremely large wine list. Indeed, it is like a wine bible with some exceptional vintages and great value end of bin offers. On the other hand, the Wine By The Bottle packages have a somewhat limited selection. So you might like to check the onboard wine list before deciding if this package is right for you.
Cunard beverage package conclusions
In my opinion Cunard’s drinks price list is relaitvely expensive, so a Cunard beverage package can be cost effective.
However, it’s worth remembering that beverage packages do not cover all drinks available on board. In fact, many of the signature cocktails in venues like the Commodore’s Club are priced over US$12 and so not included.
In addition, it is important to remember that you can only buy a drinks package within the first two days of your voyage. It’s also worth noting that there is generally no discount for buying Cunard beverage packages in advance of your cruise.
For more information visit the Cunard website.
Can a regular bottle of white wine which usually sells for $15-$21on land be substituted for the champaign that we get upon boarding in our cabin?
Hi Bruce
Thank you for your question. Champagne is the only wine offered on embarkation: A half bottle in Britannia Staterooms, and a full bottle in Grills Suites.
I hope this helps.
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing editor
Can I purchase my drinks package now .? Voyage ref M 204D. Booking ref. 2C3MCN. Sails 01-02-22. IanHeseltine
Question: Are we really not allowed to take a drink with us, to a lounge chair or another deck, for example?
Thanks for the exceptional information in this article/review.
Would I be able to make coffee in my room and put it in my flask to enjoy on the deck? Also would I be able to fill my reusable water bottle at the buffet to enjoy on the exercise deck area/paddle tennis?
Hi Joan
Thank you for your question. In principle I can’t imagine that would present an issue. Although refilling a water bottle at the buffet might be frowned upon in these COVID times.
You must be looking forward to cruising once again!
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing Editor
Can you use the $69 package in the main dining room for wine by the glass?
Hi Karen
Thanks for your question. Yes, you can get wine by the glass in the main dining room as part of the Beers, Wines & Spirits Package.
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing Editor
Can we share one drinks package between two of us in the same cabin on queen Elizabeth many thanks
Dear Gerald
Thank you for your question. The answer is no, you may not share a drinks package between people. Even if they are in the same cabin. Indeed, each person must have their own drinks package in the same cabin.
I hope this helps.
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing Editor
Within the drinks package, for example could one have 3 or 4 beers and a glass or two of wine over the course of a day?
Hi Ron
Yes, if you purchase the Beers, Wines & Spirits Package that should be fine.
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing Editor
Hi Jason, my wife and I are due to join a Cunard cruise, on the Queen Elizabeth, in March. We will be in a Queens Grill Q4 Penthouse suite, and are wondering exactly what the complimentary in suite mini bar package actually includes? The Cunard website is not very clear, but note that 2 bottles of spirits seem to be included, but what about wine (apart from the bottle of Champagne on arrival)? Can one of the bottles of spirit be replaced by wine, and would this be replenished when finished? Cunard should be clearer about their included Queens Grill in suite drinks package!
David
Hi David
In my experience Cunard are quite strict on this. When I stayed in the Queens Grill it was 2 complimentary bottles of spirits (choosen from a list supplied by your butler), as well as the complimentary bottle of champagne on arrival. Of course, this is in addition to the complimentary non-alcoholic offering.
However, some cruisers have told me that on longer voyages they have had their spirits replenished.
As for swapping out a bottle of spirits for wine, you might have to simply ask your butler. Certainly, it’s not ‘in the rules’, but they might be happy to oblige.
I hope this helps. And enjoy your Queens Grill experience, especially the exceptional dining in the Queens Restaurant.
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing Editor
Hi Jason, Many thanks for this response. As my wife does not drink spirits, we will see whether the Butler will oblige us by swapping a spirit for wine!
Kind regards
David
Technically, Champagne (as defined by the French) is only provided upon embarkation in Queens Grill staterooms. Other classes get sparkling wine instead.
Hi Jason, we are going on a 13 day cruise on the Queen Elizabeth in April, regarding Alcohol and what I can take on board will we be allowed to take non alcoholic Gordon’s Gin as I have a medication that bars Alcohol. The NHS has advised me I can drink this with no problems as it is classed as a soft drink as it is ZERO % ALCOHOL.
Many Thanks
Terry
Hi Terrence
In my experience you should not have a problem taking a bottle non-alcoholic beverage on board.
Regards
Jason Kerr
Managing Editor
Cunard wine list plus prices, please. Can’t find it anywhere.
Thanks