After a few weeks of rumors, Royal Caribbean officially announced two new all-inclusive beverage packages to all the ships in its fleet.  The new packages are available on seven-night or longer sailings now and will be available on every sailing by early 2013.

The two new beverage packages, Classic and Premium, allow guests to pay one price at the beginning of their cruise and enjoy unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the duration of the cruise.

Classic Beverage Package

Cost: $45 per guest, per day (includes service charge)

Package includes: 

• beer
• house wines by the glass
• all non-alcoholic cocktails
• fountain soda
• juices

Premium Beverage Package

Cost: $55 per guest, per day (includes service charge)

Package includes: 

• beer
• frozen drinks
• all cocktails including premium brands
• house wines by the glass
• all non-alcoholic cocktails
• fountain soda
• juices

Both beverage packages must be purchased on the first day of the cruise.   Guests choosing either package also must purchase the package for guests 21 years old or older sailing in the same stateroom.

The two new packages are currently available on 13 ships and will be available on the remaining ships with seven-night or longer itineraries by early 2013.

Royal Caribbean executive vice president of operations, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, commented on the addition, "Royal Caribbean is in the midst of an extensive revitalization program that will leave no ship untouched and includes enhancing the variety of new dining and beverage options for our guests.The addition of these new beverage and culinary packages creates a seamless vacation experience for our guests, providing them with a greater selection of choices and delivering it to them at an incredible value and convenience.”