What drinks are free?

[archer_310]

I've only been on 1 Carnival cruise back in 2017 (Vista) and can't for the life of me remember what drinks Carnival offers for free at fountains?  I've tried the search option, but it doesn't come up with anything.  I don't think Carnival offers pop, correct?  Heading out on the Mardi Gras in March.

[Elaine5715]

Coffee, ice tea, water, hot choc, hot tea, lemonade.  Juices at breakfast. 

[groundloop]

I haven't been on Mardi Gras yet so I'm going on the assumption that things are similar.  There's not much at all that's free, at breakfast the buffet has orange juice, passion fruit juice or some other juice (this one has varied in past), coffee, hot chocolate, and water.  And at other times there's water, coffee, iced tea, and lemonade.  That's about it.  Of course there's the 12 cans of soda you can carry on also.

Edited January 29, 2022 by groundloop

[archer_310]

Thanks - that's what I thought, but nice to know for sure.

[tallnthensome]

It's on the carnival website. 

[britbritrawr09]

31 minutes ago, groundloop said:

I haven't been on Mardi Gras yet so I'm going on the assumption that things are similar.  There's not much at all that's free, at breakfast the buffet has orange juice, passion fruit juice or some other juice (this one has varied in past), coffee, hot chocolate, and water.  And at other times there's water, coffee, iced tea, and lemonade.  That's about it.  Of course there's the 12 cans of soda you can carry on also.

Do they have milk? 

[S&LMom]

2 hours ago, britbritrawr09 said:

Do they have milk? 

Milk cartons on the breakfast buffet for cereal and such.

[Viajera7]

groundloop said:
 “there's the 12 cans of soda you can carry on also.”

Do they have to be cans?

[CookieShip]

18 minutes ago, Viajera7 said:

groundloop said:
 “there's the 12 cans of soda you can carry on also.”

Do they have to be cans?

Can or carton, no bottles.

[icft]

13 hours ago, britbritrawr09 said:

Do they have milk? 

Unless they have very recently changed, no they do not have milk unless you get one of the crew to run back to the kitchen and get some in a cup or glass. All they have out is that low fat fake milk.

[ilovesparky13]

On embarkation day, they were handing out free champagne to everyone. Unlimited refills. 

[DallasGuy75219]

1 minute ago, ilovesparky13 said:

On embarkation day, they were handing out free champagne to everyone. Unlimited refills. 

This is definitely not the norm for Carnival. Was this when cruises first re-started or a ship's first revenue sailing after layup?

[ilovesparky13]

Just now, DallasGuy75219 said:

This is definitely not the norm for Carnival. Was this when cruises first re-started or a ship's first revenue sailing after layup?

Christmas cruise on the Radiance. 

[DallasGuy75219]

6 minutes ago, ilovesparky13 said:

Christmas cruise on the Radiance. 

So a holiday cruise on Radiance's approximately fourth revenue cruise after its debut.  To my point, free champagne at embarkation shouldn't be expected as the norm for Carnival and probably only happens on special sailings/events.

[1025cruise]

Just to point out, there are no free drinks on a cruise. There are however drinks included with your fare.

[ontheweb]

If you can put up with the hard sell of the art auctions, there is free cheap champagne.

[NanoGirl21]

I don’t mean to hijack this thread, but I have a related question.

We will have the cheers package and would like to enjoy a soda and frozen drink during dinner in MDR. Can we order these while we are at the table? It’s not a “free”, but cheers would cover the cost. I’m going on my first cruise and I have no idea how drinks works.

[cruizergal70]

12 hours ago, icft said:

Unless they have very recently changed, no they do not have milk unless you get one of the crew to run back to the kitchen and get some in a cup or glass. All they have out is that low fat fake milk.

Low fat milk is not fake.

[DallasGuy75219]

2 hours ago, NanoGirl21 said:

I don’t mean to hijack this thread, but I have a related question.

We will have the cheers package and would like to enjoy a soda and frozen drink during dinner in MDR. Can we order these while we are at the table? It’s not a “free”, but cheers would cover the cost. I’m going on my first cruise and I have no idea how drinks works.

 

Yes. Most non-alcoholic drinks (including soda) are included in Cheers and don't count against the limit of 15 alcoholic drinks a day.  

[travelplus]

What brand of coffee do they use for the included drinks?

[NanoGirl21]

16 hours ago, DallasGuy75219 said:

Yes. Most non-alcoholic drinks (including soda) are included in Cheers and don't count against the limit of 15 alcoholic drinks a day.  

 

Correct, but can these be ordered at the MDR table or do I have to bring my beverage with me?

[DallasGuy75219]

2 hours ago, NanoGirl21 said:

 

Correct, but can these be ordered at the MDR table or do I have to bring my beverage with me?

You can order them at the table (but be prepared for slow service so order early).

[d-train]

I recall that milk and chocolate milk is included in the MDR as well.

A cold glass of milk with WCM cake - good combo!

[ultrafighter]

31 minutes ago, DallasGuy75219 said:

You can order them at the table (but be prepared for slow service so order early).

This.