Carnival’s New Zero Proof Drink Package: What Aussie Cruisers Need to Know for 2026

Joe Cusmano 17 minutes ago 2 min read

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Carnival’s new Cheers! Zero Proof Drink Package is now officially available to book on all 2026 Carnival cruises homeported in Australia and New Zealand – a big win for local cruisers who’ve been asking for more premium non-alcoholic options at sea.

Cheers! Zero Proof Comes to 2026 Australia Sailings

As of 27 January 2026, Australian guests can pre-purchase the Cheers! Zero Proof Drink Package for any Carnival sailing throughout 2026 via the Carnival website, the HUB app, or by calling customer service. This follows a staggered rollout where the offer first covered only late-2025 departures, then early 2026 sailings, before finally opening up for the full year.

The bundle is designed as Carnival’s premium non-alcoholic package, sitting above simple soft drink deals and catering to cruisers who want variety and convenience without the alcohol. For many Australians booking family holidays or wellness-focused getaways, it’s a way to lock in most of their drinks spend before they sail.

What’s Included for Aussie Guests

On Australian and New Zealand homeported ships, Cheers! Zero Proof gives guests access to a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages across the bars and dining venues for a flat daily fee. Inclusions feature:

Sodas featuring Coca-Cola products.
Standard fruit juices.
Bottled water (around 600ml serves).
Zero proof cocktails/mocktails from the bar (18+).
Alcohol-free beer and non-alcoholic sparkling wine (18+).
Non-alcoholic frozen drinks and classic milkshakes.
Popular energy drinks for a mid-afternoon boost.

For many Aussie cruisers, this means they can enjoy mocktails by the pool, sparkling non-alcoholic wine at dinner, and soft drinks throughout the day without tracking an onboard tab.

Price and How the Package Works

The Cheers! Zero Proof Drink Package is priced from 29.99 per person, per day, and must be purchased for the full duration of your cruise, just like Carnival’s alcoholic packages. A mandatory 20% service charge is added to the package cost at checkout.

Key practical points for Australian cruisers:

The package covers almost all standard non-alcoholic drinks on board, making it easy to budget upfront.
You can compare your typical daily drink spend using online cruise drinks calculators to decide if the package offers value for your style of holiday.
Unlike the alcoholic Cheers! package, not everyone in your stateroom is required to buy Zero Proof if one person does, giving cabins more flexibility.

Why This Matters for Cruising in Australia

The arrival of Cheers! Zero Proof across all 2026 sailings signals that Carnival is responding to fast-growing demand for low- and no-alcohol options among Australian travellers. More Aussies are choosing smoke-free, wellness-forward holidays, and having a dedicated non-alcoholic package makes it easier to enjoy that lifestyle without sacrificing the fun or the flavours.

For families, multi-generational groups, and sober-curious travellers departing from Australian ports, this package turns drinks into a predictable, pre-paid part of the cruise – and adds another reason to consider Carnival when planning a 2026 getaway close to home.