Bottomless Bubbles on Carnival Cruise: Your guide to bubbly bliss

Planning a Carnival cruise and wondering if the Bottomless Bubbles package is worth it for your soda-loving self? Let's dive into all you need to know about this unlimited soda and juice program to keep things fizzy!

What is Bottomless Bubbles?

Forget rationing your soda or calculating each sip – Carnival's Bottomless Bubbles package is your ticket to unlimited fountain sodas and juices throughout your entire cruise. Think of it as your all-access pass to satisfying those cravings for your favorite bubbly beverages, whenever they strike.

What's included in the package?

With Bottomless Bubbles, you get:

• Unlimited Fountain Sodas: Enjoy your fill of popular brands like Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, and Mug Root Beer, to name a few (availability may vary by ship).

• Unlimited Juices: Quench your thirst with a variety of juices like orange, cranberry, tomato, pineapple, and grapefruit.

  

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What's excluded?

• Alcoholic beverages: This is a non-alcoholic package, so cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits will be charged separately.

• Bottled Water: While tap water and ice are free, bottled water is not part of Bottomless Bubbles.

• Specialty Coffee & Tea: Fancy lattes, cappuccinos, or unique tea blends are excluded.

• Other non-alcoholic beverages: Energy drinks, specialty juices (like fresh-squeezed or juice blends), and milkshakes are not included either.

• Room Service & Minibar: You can't use your Bottomless Bubbles sticker for beverages ordered through room service or from your stateroom minibar.

• Drinks at Ports of Call and Private Islands: This package is only valid for onboard purchases, so you can't use it for beverages on land or at destinations like Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays.

• Beverages Sold in Souvenir Glasses: If you're eyeing a drink served in a fun keepsake cup, it won't be covered by Bottomless Bubbles.

• Beverages Offered at the Gangway: Drinks offered as you embark or disembark are also not included. 

Is Bottomless Bubbles worth it? Let's do the math

This is the big question, right? To figure it out, consider your soda and juice consumption habits. Individual sodas onboard are priced around $4-$5, plus an 18% service charge. The Bottomless Bubbles package currently costs around $8.20 per child (17 and younger) per day and $11.21 per adult (18+) per day, including the service charge.

So, if you or your kids typically drink:

• 3+ sodas/juices per day: The package becomes a good value.

• Fewer than 3 sodas/juices per day: You might be better off buying drinks à la carte.

  
  

Pro-Tip: Also consider the length of your cruise and how many sea days you'll have. More sea days mean more time onboard to enjoy your bottomless beverages.

Key restrictions to keep in mind

While Bottomless Bubbles offers unlimited fun, it's essential to know the rules of the game:

• One drink per card at a time: No sharing allowed! Each person who wants to enjoy the benefits must have their own package.

• 5-minute wait time between orders: This helps prevent sharing and ensures everyone gets a fair shot at the fizzy goodness.

• Onboard use only: The package is only valid on the ship and doesn't apply to room service, minibar purchases, or drinks bought at ports of call or private islands like Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays or Celebration Key.

• Drinks served by the glass: Sodas are served in 16-ounce glasses and juices in 10-ounce glasses.

Comparing Bottomless Bubbles to bringing your own drinks

Carnival allows each guest to bring a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans or cartons of non-alcoholic beverages (12 ounces or less) onboard in their carry-on luggage. If you're a moderate soda drinker, bringing your own beverages could be a more cost-effective option. Bottomless Bubbles comes in handy if you're a serious soda drinker or want the convenience of grabbing a drink whenever you please without worrying about running out.

The Bottom Line on Bottomless Bubbles

Ultimately, the decision of whether to purchase Bottomless Bubbles rests on your individual drinking habits and preferences. If you're planning on chugging down multiple sodas and juices throughout your Carnival cruise, the convenience and potential savings of Bottomless Bubbles could make it a worthwhile investment in your fun-filled vacation. But if you're more of a casual drinker, bringing your own stash or buying drinks individually might be the smarter choice for your wallet.

Prices and info subject to change (7/2025)