Royal Caribbean Tightens Drink-Package Exemption Rules
The cruise line has limited accommodation requests to three qualifying reasons and outlined penalties for submitting false or misleading information.
Royal Caribbean has introduced a stricter process for passengers seeking an exemption from its cabinwide alcohol-package requirement. In 2025, the company ended an accommodation that had allowed one adult in a shared cabin to purchase the nonalcoholic Royal Refreshment Package while another bought the Deluxe Beverage Package.
A Royal Caribbean spokesperson attributed that change to rising numbers of exception requests and continued sharing of beverage packages. The company’s Beverage Package Accommodation Request now lists three qualifying reasons: a medical condition, disability or pregnancy.
Royal Caribbean says each request will be assessed individually and approval is not guaranteed. Guests may voluntarily provide supporting documentation with their applications.
According to the reported policy, a guest who submits false or misleading information may be retroactively charged the full alcohol-package price for the entire sailing. Royal Caribbean also says it may remove that passenger and everyone sharing the cabin at their own expense, without a refund or compensation. Those involved could also be barred from Royal Caribbean Group brands.
Separately, the reported fleetwide mocktail selection is set to increase from about 15 choices to more than 50 as of September 2026.
