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P&O Cruises Drinks Packages: The Complete Guide & Calculator

24 August 2025

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Unlike some cruise lines such as Marella, which market their sailings as all-inclusive, P&O Cruises still sells its holidays as full-board. Your cabin, meals, entertainment, and plenty of extras are included – but drinks come at an additional cost.

That said, since 2019 P&O has offered drinks packages that can transform your cruise into something close to an all-inclusive experience. In 2023, these were simplified and relaunched, giving passengers an easier way to choose the right option.

Here’s everything you need to know.

How much do P&O drinks packages cost?

Alcohol-Free Package – £14.45 per person, per day
Classic Package – £48.85 per person, per day
Deluxe Package – £60.50 per person, per day

👉 You’ll also get 10% off if you pre-purchase before your cruise.

Alcohol-Free Package (£14.45 per day)

This is the cheapest option, covering only soft drinks. It’s a good fit for kids, teetotallers, or anyone who doesn’t plan to drink alcohol onboard.

What’s included:

Bottled water
Premium soft drinks and sodas
Selected fruit juices

What’s not included:

Alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, spirits, cocktails)
Specialty coffees and teas

If you fancy an occasional alcoholic drink, you’ll need to pay for those individually or upgrade to one of the higher packages.

Classic Package (£48.85 per day)

This is P&O’s most popular option, aimed at those who enjoy a drink but don’t need the very top-shelf spirits or the extended wine list.

What’s included:

Selected cocktails
A range of 25ml spirits
Beers and ciders
Selected 175ml wines
Dessert & fortified wines
Prosecco
Selected small Costa coffees and teapigs teas
Mocktails
Non-alcoholic beers and wines
Bottled and fountain sodas
Water
Mixers
Glasses of juice and squash

Deluxe Package (£60.50 per day)

The top-tier option, perfect for those who want the widest choice across the bars and restaurants onboard.

What’s included (everything in Classic, plus):

An extended range of cocktails
Premium 50ml spirits
Craft beers
Larger pours of wine (250ml)
A wider wine selection

This package is the closest you’ll get to “all-inclusive” cruising with P&O.

Discontinued: The Hot Drinks Package

For a time, P&O also offered a dedicated Hot Drinks Package at £10.95 per person, per day. It included small Costa coffees, hot chocolate, and teapigs teas. However, this has now been discontinued.

If your daily cappuccino or herbal tea is essential, you’ll need to factor in the Classic or Deluxe packages, as the Alcohol-Free package won’t cover it.

Which package is best for you?

Go Alcohol-Free if you just want soft drinks and bottled water throughout the day.
Choose Classic if you drink moderately and are happy with standard spirits, wines, beers, and coffee options.
Opt for Deluxe if you prefer premium spirits, craft beers, or like having the widest possible choice.

The Calculator

P&O Cruises – Daily Drinks Estimator

How many drinks will you have per day?

Beers Glasses of wine Cocktails Spirit & mixer Premium coffees Bottles of water Soft drinks Fruit juice

Apply 10% pre‑book discount to package prices

Your estimated daily bar bill (no package)

Assumed prices (edit if needed):

Beer Wine (glass) Cocktail Spirit & mixer Premium coffee Bottled water Soft drink Fruit juice

Package prices (per person, per day)

Deluxe£60.50

Classic£48.45

Alcohol‑free£26.95

Refresh£14.45

How this works: Enter how many of each drink you’d usually have in a day. Adjust prices if needed. We’ll estimate your daily spend and highlight the cheapest option between “pay as you go” and the eligible packages (with or without the pre‑book discount).