ULTIMATE GUIDE TO P&O DRINK PACKAGES
Whether you're a casual drinker, enjoy a glass of wine during dinner, need a caffeine boost, or prefer soft drinks, there's a drinks package tailored to your preferences on your P&O Cruise. Ultimately, the decision to choose one is yours, but we've provided all the information you need to make an informed choice below.
To customise your holiday just the way you like it, P&O Cruises has introduced four new drinks packages that offer fantastic variety and value. These packages are available on any cruise lasting five nights or more, and you can use them at all the restaurants, bars, and cafés on board.
Do I have to get a drinks package?
Absolutely not! Drinks packages are optional extras, and it's entirely up to you to decide if it's right for you. You can always order drinks individually whenever you wish, and the cost will be added to your cruise account.
Are taxes added to Drinks Packages/Drinks?
No, the prices of the drinks packages (and individual drinks) on P&O Cruises include all taxes and gratuities. What you see is what you pay!
How to purchase your Drinks Package on Iona
Before Your Trip:
You can select and purchase your drinks package on My P&O Cruises at any time before your departure – simply log in with your booking number. Any applicable loyalty discounts will be automatically applied.
Onboard:
Visit any bar on board within the first two days of your holiday. You can use your onboard spending money to buy your package, and any applicable loyalty discount will be automatically applied.
Activating your package:
Once you've chosen your preferred package, any loyalty benefits will be applied, and your cruise card will be stamped to let waiters and bar staff know you have a package. It will be activated immediately. Additionally, you can pay for your drinks package using any onboard spending credit you may have.
Overview of Drinks Packages on Iona
Refresh Package
The Refresh drink package replaces the Children's Drinks Package and offers a selection of soft drinks suitable for everyone.
Alcohol-Free Package
The Alcohol-free drink package is an improved version of the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package. It includes a wider range of soft drinks, non-alcoholic beers, non-alcoholic wines, non-alcoholic spirits, and a selection of Costa Coffee (small).
Classic Package
The Classic drink package includes an extensive range of soft drinks, hot drinks, beers, 175ml wines, 125ml prosecco, a selected range of cocktails, and selected 25ml spirits, including P&O Cruises exclusive Golden Tide Rum and Marabelle Gin.
Deluxe Drinks Package
The Deluxe drink package includes everything from the Classic package and more. It offers 25ml and 50ml measures of most spirits, a broader selection of wines by the glass (including 250ml), an extended range of cocktails, and the full Costa Coffee lineup.
Full Details of Individual Drinks Packages on P&O Iona
The Refresh Package on Iona
Replacing the Children's Drinks Package, the Refresh Package includes favorite classic fizzy drinks like R.Whites Lemonade and Pepsi, as well as choices like orange, pineapple, and apple juice. This package is perfect for staying refreshed throughout the day, from poolside to the bar. It's available for both adults and children.
Price: £10.95 per person, per day
10% discount when purchased before your holiday.
What's included in The Refresh Drinks Package On Iona?
The Refresh Drinks Package covers unlimited large or small soft drinks, including popular brands, and selected juices by the glass. If you purchase the Deluxe or Classic drinks packages for adults in your cabin and travel with children aged 16 and under, the Refresh package is included at no extra cost.
What's excluded from the Refresh Drinks Package on Iona?
Exclusions include bottles of water, premium canned and bottled soft drinks, juices, smoothies, hot drinks, items from onboard shops, drinks from room service, mini-bars, self-service, vending machines, and promotions or special events.
Restrictions on the Refresh Drinks Package:
* Each child in the same cabin must purchase the drinks package; sharing is not allowed.
* Available only on cruises of five nights or more and must be purchased for every day of the cruise.
* Not refundable or transferable when purchased onboard.
* One drink may be ordered at a time (with a minimum 15-minute wait between orders).
* Pepsi products are served on draught in most venues, with no substitutions.
* Not complimentary for guests aged 17 years old.
The Alcohol-Free Package
Replacing the Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package, the Alcohol-free Package offers great value with options like Costa Coffee for a morning pick-me-up or refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails at sundown.
Price: £24.95 per person, per day
10% discount when purchased before your holiday.
What's included in The Alcohol-Free Drinks Package On Iona?
The Alcohol-Free Drinks Package covers everything in the Refresh package, along with Costa Coffee (small), hot chocolate, non-alcoholic beverages, Heineken 0%, still or sparkling water (small), and a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails and soft drinks.
What's excluded from the Alcohol-Free Drinks Package on Iona?
Exclusions include large water bottles (750ml & 1.5L), premium canned and bottled soft drinks, juices, smoothies, large/medium-sized coffees, hot chocolate, items from onboard shops, drinks from room service, mini-bars, self-service, vending machines, and promotional or special event drinks.
Restrictions on the Alcohol-Free Drinks Package:
* Each adult in the same cabin must purchase the drinks package; sharing is not allowed.
* Available only on cruises of five nights or more and must be purchased for every day of the cruise.
* One drink may be ordered at a time (with a minimum 15-minute wait between orders).
* All bottles and cans will be served opened.
* Not refundable or transferable when purchased onboard.
The Classic Drinks Package
The Classic Drinks Package includes everything in the Refresh and Alcohol-Free packages, plus more. It's perfect for those who enjoy cocktails, pre-dinner drinks, or wine with their meals.
Price: £44.95 per person, per day
10% discount when purchased before your holiday.
What's Included in the Classic Drinks Package?
The Classic Drinks Package encompasses an extensive selection of fabulous beverages, including Pepsi, selected Costa Coffee, Piña Colada, Heineken, and much more.
What's excluded from the Classic Drinks Package?
Exclusions include signature whiskies, cognac, rums, bottles of wine, Champagne, selected fine wines, large bottled water, freakshakes, specific cocktails, drinks from onboard shops, wine, beer, and spirit flights, room service orders, in-cabin water orders, mini-bar items, items from The Retreat menu, and non-alcoholic options for guests under 18.
Restrictions on the Classic Drinks Package:
* Each adult in the same cabin must purchase the drinks package; sharing is not allowed.
* Available only on cruises of five nights or more and must be purchased for every day of the cruise.
* One drink may be ordered at a time (with a minimum 15-minute wait between orders).
* All bottles and cans will be served opened
Deluxe Drinks Package
While I don't typically indulge in alcoholic beverages at home, I certainly enjoy letting loose during my vacations. There's nothing quite like savoring a refreshing bucks fizz with my morning breakfast, relishing a glass of chilled white wine during an outdoor lunch, or indulging in my personal favorite – a sundowner cocktail as the sun sets.
When you opt for P&O Cruises Deluxe drinks package, you gain access to an array of premium and specialty brands, alongside the standard selection found in other packages. With the Deluxe Drinks Package, guests can savor esteemed labels such as Grey Goose Vodka, Tidal Rum, and Salcombe Gin. Moreover, there's an expanded collection of cocktails, including the delightful Aperol Spritz or Sunset Cooler.
Pricing: £54.95 per person per day Get a 10% discount when purchased prior to your vacation.
If you're in the mood for something extra luxurious on your Iona cruise (who wouldn't be on holiday?), you'll also enjoy a 20% discount on excluded drinks with this package, perfect for indulging in a special bottle of Champagne. Furthermore, if you're traveling with children aged 17 and under, the Deluxe Drinks package offers exceptional value, as P&O Cruises includes the Children's package at no additional cost.
What's Included in The Deluxe Drinks Package On Iona?
Treat yourself to your favorites or explore new beverages with P&O Cruises' most comprehensive drinks package. From vibrant cocktails to premium spirits and everything in between, the Deluxe drinks package covers a wide range of drinks, including Costa Coffee (along with fruit coolers), Pepsi, prosecco, an extensive selection of wines from The Glass House, and much more.
Everything from the Classic drinks package
Beers and ciders
Craft beers
An expanded range of cocktails
Prosecco (125ml)
A broader selection of 250ml wines
A wider variety of 50ml spirits
Perfect Serves
An extended assortment of soft drinks
Full access to Costa Coffee and teapigs™
20% discount on excluded drinks
Complimentary Refresh package for children aged 16 years and under
What's Excluded in the Deluxe Drinks Package on Iona?
Excluded items include all Signature whiskies, cognac, and rums, bottles of wine, Champagne or spirits, selected glasses of fine wine, large bottled water, Freakshakes, Seven Wonders cocktails / Seven Treasures cocktails in Amber and Emerald Bar, drinks sold in shops on board, wine, beer and spirit flights or buckets of beer, drinks provided via self-service or vending machines, room service orders, in-cabin water orders, mini-bar items, and items from The Retreat menu.
Additionally, non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits, and Red Bull are not available for guests under the age of 18. The package cannot be used at special events such as P&O Cruises cocktail parties, wedding receptions, or similar pre-booked private events.
Restrictions on Deluxe Drinks Package:
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All guests aged over 18 years sharing a cabin must purchase the same Drinks Package.
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Guests aged 16 or under will receive a complimentary Refresh Drinks Package if all adults in the same cabin have purchased a Classic or Deluxe Drinks Package.
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All Drinks Packages are limited to 15 drinks per guest within a 24-hour period, beginning each day at 6am.
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P&O Cruises reserves the right to deny alcohol service at any time in accordance with our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy, which prohibits bar staff from serving guests they deem intoxicated.
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Only one drink may be ordered at a time, with a minimum 15-minute gap between drink orders.
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Sharing or transferring Drinks Packages is not allowed.
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Certain drinks are excluded from Drinks Packages; refer to the Exclusions section for details.