Ambassador Cruise Line Drinks Package Calculator

The Latest Drinks Calculator for Ambassador Ambience, Ambition and Renaissance

Planning your drinks budget on Ambassador Cruises? Our easy-to-use drinks calculator lets you estimate your costs for your sailing, helping you decide whether a drinks package is worth it. Simply enter the details of your cruise below and see your estimated spend instantly.

How it Works

  • Enter the number of guests travelling.

  • Select the number of days of your cruise.

  • Select your choice of drinks package.

  • Choose the type of drinks you expect to enjoy (soft drinks, wine, cocktails, etc.).

  • The calculator will estimate your total drinks spend and help you compare it to the cost of a drinks package.

Please bear in mind that this is just a tool to estimate the cost of your drinks onboard. Prices vary by brand and can change.

Use the Calculator

🥂 Ambassador Cruises Drinks Package Calculator 2025/2026

Enter cruise length, passengers and average drinks per day to compare pay-as-you-go vs Ambassador packages. Gratuities are added to pay-as-you-go totals.

Ambassador Drinks Package — FAQs

  • Gratuities: £7 per person per night (reduced to £6pppn on cruises of 15+ nights). Gratuities are included in Ambassador drinks packages but are charged separately when you pay-as-you-go.
  • Water: Bottled water is not included in Ambassador drinks packages and will be charged on board if ordered.
  • Adventurers Package: Only available on cruises of 5–29 nights. Alcohol (wine, beer, cocktails, spirits) is disabled for Adventurers packages.

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Not sure if a drinks package is worth it? Check out our detailed guides:

Frequently Asked Questions

Ambassador offers three main drinks packages:
– Experience (non-alcoholic)
– Explorer (house wine, beer, spirits)
– Expedition (premium drinks + extras)
There is also a children’s Adventurer package for cruises 5–29 nights.
No, bottled water is not included in any drinks package. Complimentary tap water and 24-hour drinks stations are available.
Yes — buying your drinks package pre-cruise is cheaper than purchasing it onboard.
Yes — everyone in the same cabin must choose the same drinks package.
Use the drinks calculator in this guide to estimate your daily spend. If it exceeds the package cost, it’s worth it.
Yes — on the Expedition package, Bottles of Wine not included but are 50% off.


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