For millions of travelers, the dream of a European cruise holiday often includes unlimited indulgence -sun-soaked decks, gourmet dining, and, crucially, a bottomless glass of their favorite beverage. As one of the continent’s leading cruise lines, Costa Cruises continually refines its offerings to enhance the guest experience. The latest update focuses on the essential Costa Cruises drink packages, providing clear, revised daily pricing for individual travelers across different cruise types. Savvy travelers looking to lock in their vacation budget and enjoy a truly all-inclusive feel at sea will find the Costa package price breakdown invaluable for their next sailing.
Unpacking the Value: What the MyDrinks Package Includes
The MyDrinks Package stands out as the core offering, providing a comprehensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available throughout the day. When considering the daily price, understanding this wealth of options is key to assessing its exceptional value compared to purchasing individual drinks (which also incur an added service charge).
The MyDrinks Package includes:
- Soft Drinks & Juices: Everyday staples like Pepsi, 7UP, orange sodas, and iced teas, along with assorted fruit juices by the glass.
- Coffee & Hot Beverages: Enjoy your morning and afternoon pick-me-up with Vergnano espresso and specialty coffees, as well as tea, cappuccinos, and hot chocolates.
- Water: Stay hydrated with unlimited glass-served water at every bar, plus two handy 1/2-liter bottles of mineral water provided per cabin, per day.
- Alcoholic Favorites: Savor Carlsberg draft beer, and a selection of excellent white, red, or rosé wines by the glass, including sparkling wines from Italian houses like Casa Sant’Orsola and Cinzano.
- Cocktails & Aperitifs: Indulge in classic cocktails like Gin and Tonic, Whiskey and Cola, Piña Colada, Mojito, and Bacardi Breezer. It also covers aperitifs such as Aperol Spritz and Crodino.
- Spirits & Digestifs: A good range of after-dinner drinks, including Brandy, whiskey, and cognac, as well as Italian classics and liqueurs like Amaro Averna, Disaronno amaretto, Sambuca, or Amaro Del Capo.
How do you book the Drinks Packages?
Once you have purchased your cruise, you can customise it through MyCosta by booking drinks packages, excursions, and other products and services associated with the chosen itinerary. Package availability and price may vary depending on cruise duration and destination.
Navigating the MyDrinks Landscape: Price Segmentation
The most significant update is how the daily price for these packages now varies, making it crucial for travelers to check the category of their voyage. Costa Cruises has created three distinct pricing tiers for individual travelers, excluding the standard booking that includes the package in the fare: All Cruises (excluding Mini & Transatlantic), Mini Cruises, and Transatlantic Cruises.
For the majority of departures – the All Cruises (excl. Mini & Transatlantic) category – the baseline daily rate for the popular MyDrinks package is set at a competitive €34.29 per person. Guests seeking a step up to premium brands, bottled water, and minibar access (when available in the stateroom) should opt for the MyDrinks Plus package at €48.00 per day. For families, the non-alcoholic MyDrinks Soft costs €24.00, while the child-focused MyDrinks Young is an absolute bargain at €17.14 per day.
Cruisers opting for a quick Mini Cruise should note a marginal price increase across the board, reflecting the concentrated value of the package over a shorter sailing. The MyDrinks package here is €37.71 per day.
Conversely, the long, leisurely Transatlantic Cruises are rewarded with the lowest daily rates, making the package an almost essential purchase. On these epic voyages, the MyDrinks package drops to a highly economical €29.14 per day, and the premium MyDrinks Plus is just €40.00 per day. This reduction recognizes the extended number of days spent at sea, offering fantastic value for long-haul voyagers looking to maintain a predictable daily budget.
This clear, segmented pricing strategy ensures that whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a cross-oceanic adventure, you can accurately and confidently budget the beverage cost for your entire Costa Cruises vacation. By pre-purchasing the package that best suits your itinerary and drinking habits, you can set sail knowing that your refreshment needs are completely covered.
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