Royal Caribbean Mocktails: 12 Best Zero Proof Drinks at Sea
Move over alcohol — elevated mocktails are here! Cruise lines like Royal Caribbean are going out of their way to wow passengers with innovative non-alcoholic beverages. These drinks are full of flavor and festivity, minus the booze. Royal Caribbean unveiled an array of zero-proof cocktails for the “sober curious” and other thirsty cruisers. I sampled these mocktails on my recent sailing aboard the biggest cruise ship in the world, Wonder of the Seas. Kids, sober folks, and any cruisers who want a tasty beverage without alcohol will love this list of the best Royal Caribbean mocktails.
Read on to learn all about these tempting virgin cocktails as well as other alcohol-free options and Royal Caribbean drink packages.
Thank you to Royal Caribbean for hosting my husband and me on a recent cruise aboard Wonder of the Seas.
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1. Watermelon Mint Lemonade
This thirst-quencher is made from lemonade and watermelon syrup. Fresh sprigs of mint add a refreshing and pretty touch. Both my husband and I vote the Watermelon Mint Lemonade as the best of all Royal Caribbean’s non-alcoholic cocktails. Since it’s not overpowering, this mocktail pairs well with food.
2. Blueberry Nojito
Whereas other non-alcoholic mojitos taste bland, Royal Caribbean’s Blueberry Nojito has a definite kick. Formulated to taste like Sour Patch Kids candy in a glass, it has a lot of flavor. This mocktail is made from blueberry purée, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint. A Blueberry Nojito would make a good dessert drink.
3. Shirley Ginger
This zippy beverage is fruity with a kick of ginger. If you’re a fan of Moscow Mules, then you’ll love a Shirley Ginger, made with orange juice, grenadine, lime juice, and ginger ale. I suggest ordering this mocktail as an apéritif before dinner at one of Royal Caribbean’s many cruise ship bars.
4. Strawberry Limeade
This light and zingy drink is a fun twist on a classic Strawberry Lemonade. Lime elevates this mocktail, giving it a more sophisticated feel. It’s made with strawberry, lime juice, and club soda. Order a Strawberry Limeade poolside as a fancy way to rehydrate.
5. Tropical Crush
Of the official Royal Caribbean Zero-Proof Cocktails, the Tropical Crush boasts the strongest flavors of the bunch. This tangy, sweet drink with tropical flair is formulated from pineapple juice, mango, and Red Bull Yellow Edition. Order this caffeinated mocktail with breakfast or whenever you need a pick-me-up.
6. Virgin Daiquiri
Royal Caribbean makes all sorts of daiquiris with or without alcohol for your sipping pleasure. Choose from raspberry, peach, strawberry, lime, and wild berry. Sometimes these will be topped with fresh fruits. Just don’t go bananas when your bartender tells you there are no Royal Caribbean banana daiquiris to be had.
7. Virgin Piña Colada
Nothing says vacation quite as well as this pineapple and coconut concoction. If you want to get extra fancy, then ask for a Virgin Miami Vice for a half Piña Colada, half Strawberry Daiquiri delight.
8. Shirley Temple
The favorite fancy drink of children and teetotalers since the 1930s, you can’t go wrong with a Shirley Temple. Sprite plus grenadine and a maraschino cherry combine in this classic mocktail. If you really want to splurge, then ask for extra cherries!
9. Virgin Mary
It’s the breakfast drink of champions who don’t want to fall asleep before noon: the Virgin Mary. This Bloody Mary sans booze is made with tomato juice and Royal Caribbean’s signature blend of spices.
10. Roy Rogers
This classic drink is simply cola mixed with grenadine and topped with a maraschino cherry. But it sounds way more fun when you order a Roy Rogers, doesn’t it?!
11. Heineken O.O.
Okay, it’s not really a mocktail but beer lovers who want to sip a brew without getting buzzed will appreciate alcohol-free Heineken O.O. onboard Royal Caribbean’s ships. (Cruisers must be of legal drinking age to order or drink Heineken O.O.)
12. Other Royal Caribbean Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Of course, you could stick to standard non-alcoholic drinks while sailing with Royal Caribbean, too. Fountain sodas, energy drinks, teas, juices, drip coffee, and premium coffees are available.
Fruit Juices
- Cranberry
- Grapefruit Juice
- Orange
- Pineapple
- Apple
- Strawberry Kiwi
- Lemonade
- Fruit Punch
Coffee Drinks
When sailing with Royal Caribbean, you can order drip coffee (regular or decaffeinated) for free or pay extra for specialty coffees, like lattes and cappuccinos. Look for a selection of syrups in flavors like hazelnut, cinnamon, vanilla, and more to add some pizazz to your cuppa Joe.
Also, on some larger Royal Caribbean ships, you’ll find Starbucks coffee shops selling all your favorites from Macchiatos to Frappuccinos and beyond.
Soft Drinks and Energy Drinks
- Coca-Cola
- Diet Coke
- Coca-Cola Zero
- Sprite
- Ginger Ale
- Fanta Orange
- Tonic
- Red-Bull Energy Drink (Regular, Sugar-Free, or Yellow Edition)
Royal Caribbean Drink Prices
Which drinks are free on Royal Caribbean cruises? Complimentary drinks include drip coffee, milk, lemonade, iced tea, and (not fresh-squeezed) breakfast juices.
If you’d like to drink sodas, fresh-squeezed juices, bottled waters, wine, beer, cocktails, specialty coffees, and mocktails — then you’ll have to pay extra. Royal Caribbean drink prices vary from $2.25 for bottled water to $25 for a glass of premium wine as of 2019. You can pay as you go or purchase a discounted unlimited drink package upfront.
Royal Caribbean Drink Packages
All Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer an array of Beverage Packages so you’ll never go thirsty at sea. In addition to savings on the cost of individual drinks, the best part is you can relax and enjoy your cruise without worrying about money since the cost of drinks is prepaid.
Are cruise ship drink packages a good deal? It really depends on what beverages you like, how much you’ll be drinking, and which package you choose. Before sailing, keep your eyes open for special deals on Royal Caribbean Beverage Packages.
Royal Caribbean drink packages are honored at Royal Caribbean International bars, cafés, lounges, Windjammer Café, the Main Dining Room, Specialty Restaurants, Johnny Rockets, and on Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee during normal business hours. However, room service, minibar, and Starbucks purchases are not included.
Deluxe Beverage Package
- Fountain sodas (including Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage stations)
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
- Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
- Still and sparkling bottled waters
- Premium coffees and teas
- Fresh-squeezed juices
- Cocktails, spirits, and liquors
- Beers
- Wine by the glass
- 40% discount on bottles of wine priced up to $100
- 20% discount on bottles of wine priced above $100
Refreshment Package
- Unlimited soda (including Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage stations)
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
- Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
- Still and sparkling water
- Premium coffees and teas
- Fresh-squeezed juices
Classic Soda Package
- Unlimited fountain soda and refills at any venue
- Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages
- Coca-Cola souvenir cup
Bottled Water Package Options
- 6-pack, 12-pack, or 24-pack of water bottles delivered to your stateroom
If you plan to drink lots of mocktails during your cruise but won’t be ordering classic cocktails and other alcohol drinks, then you’ll probably want to choose the Refreshment Package. This will add fun and great value to your Royal Caribbean cruise!
Although paper menus aren’t always in plain view, don’t be afraid to ask for a Royal Caribbean drink menu from any of the ship bars or restaurants.
Book Your Royal Caribbean Cruise
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Which of these Royal Caribbean mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks would you enjoy most? Let us know in the comments below!
A Note from The Travel Mama: My husband and I were hosted aboard the Wonder of the Seas during its inaugural sailing. I did not receive any monetary compensation from Royal Caribbean related to this story. All opinions are mine, as always.
This will be my first time on an RC cruise and this article was very helpful. Usually when on another cruise line I just take soda on board because I don’t drink alcohol. For this cruise I told my husband that I didn’t want to carry on sodas this time, and I was going to look at the drink options. Thanks to your list of mocktails, I plan on trying most of them and my husband was excited to. He will probably buy 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks outright just to save money.
Erin – I hope you enjoy the mocktails as much as I did. It really is so much more fun to order a fruity beverage on a cruise than boring ol’ soda if you ask me. Have a wonderful time on your Royal Caribbean Cruise and I hope you’ll let me know which mocktail is your favorite!
With diabetes in mind, can I get a calorie approximate for the mocktails! Expecting them to be very high and looking for better options!
Cheers
Hi Mary – I’m so sorry but I don’t think Royal Caribbean offers a calorie count for the mocktails. As far as the specialty Zero Proof drinks go, I’d say the Strawberry Limeade is the least sugary. For the Tropical Crush, you could order it with a sugar-free Red Bull to cut calories. A Roy Rogers with Diet Coke or Coke Zero might be a good option, too?!