Key Aspects:
- Carnival Cruise Line has debunked a rumor about increases to the drink package limit.
- The Cheers! package limit remains at 15 drinks in a 24-hour period and no changes are planned.
- The rumor stems from Facebook pages and spreads quickly when guests don’t verify information.
Carnival Cruise Line is no stranger to rumors and false information, from menu changes to phone bans to muster drill adjustments.
The latest rumor involves the cruise line’s wildly popular Cheers! Drink package and its 15-drinks-per-day limit. Fortunately, Carnival’s brand ambassador, John Heald, has been quick to respond to the viral rumor and offer the correct information.
“It seems today that I am getting multiple posts from people quoting a certain Facebook page with many VIPS that we have as of December 1st increased the number of alcoholic drinks guests can purchase in a 24 hour period from 15 to 24,” Heald explained.
“This is not true. Please ignore what is being stated there and treat it as total Bollo… Treat it as nonsense.”
In order to help curb the spread of the rumor, Heald did not name exactly where those multiple posts are coming from, but some Facebook pages and groups have thousands of active members.
It only takes a little false information for too-good-to-be-true rumors to spread. Unfortunately, many people believe everything seen online must be true, without verifying the source or accuracy of enticing details.
This rumor follows the recent lawsuit filed against Royal Caribbean for a guest’s death in 2024, allegedly after the guest was served 33 alcoholic drinks in just a few hours.
Why Not Increase the Drink Limit?
While some travelers could easily consume more than the allotted 15 drinks per day on Carnival’s all-inclusive Cheers! beverage package, many others find the limit more than sufficient.
It should be noted that the limit only applies to alcoholic drinks. The Cheers! package also includes sodas, juices, bottled water, and other non-alcoholic drinks, which are not applied to the 15-per-day limit.
Heald does note that Carnival Cruise Line is in no way considering a daily drink increase.
“I don’t think I need to explain the obvious reasons why we would not do this,” he said. “Please drink responsibly.”
Alcohol is often cited as a factor in onboard altercations and incidents, whether fights between guests, aggression toward crew members, or even unfortunate overboard incidents.
Read Also: What is the Carnival CHEERS! Package?
By imposing a drink limit on the all-inclusive package, Carnival Cruise Line is hoping to mitigate the worst of such behavior as much as possible.
The cruise line’s other drink packages, Bottomless Bubbles and the new Cheers! Zero Proof non-alcoholic package, have no daily drink limits.
Could a Limit Cause Even More Problems?
While many guests happily abide by the drink limit and enjoy the convenience of having pre-paid for drinks, some Carnival guests believe the limit might actually cause more problems.
“Some people that take that number 15 as a challenge. It’s like game on to get to 15 and get cut off,” one guest commented.
It is true that some travelers will try to maximize the “value” of their drink package by ensuring they get as many as possible. This could lead to impairment and lowered inhibitions that cause conflicts.
Of course, every individual’s tolerance varies. Different drinks affect different guests in different ways based on individual chemistry, how quickly drinks are consumed, whether food is involved, and the type and amount of alcohol in different beverages.
All cruise guests should be aware of their personal limits and how they react to alcohol, and moderate their imbibing behavior to have a great vacation without any problems.
