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P&O Arvia Drinks Menu 2026: Packages & How to Check

By Cruise Advisor Editorial Team · Updated 2026-09-26 · 11 min read

P&O Arvia bar setting with drinks package symbols shown on the menu

Planning drinks on P&O Arvia in 2026? This guide explains P&O’s four drinks packages, shows the latest operator price snapshot, and gives a step‑by‑step checklist to verify what’s included on your sailing before you buy.

If you’re searching for the P&O Arvia drinks menu 2026, here’s the key: P&O publishes four drinks package types for UK guests (Refresh, Alcohol‑free, Classic and Deluxe), but the full, sailing‑specific drinks list and package markers live in the menus presented to you in the booking journey or on board. This guide explains how to choose the smallest suitable option (or go pay‑as‑you‑go), how P&O’s menu symbols work, what the operator’s current package descriptions say, and where to verify the latest prices and eligibility before you commit. Everything below is based on P&O Cruises’ own pages rechecked for 26 September 2026, with links so you can confirm the details for your exact Arvia sailing.

For the next practical decision, see the related guide.

P&O Arvia drinks menu 2026: what exists publicly (and what doesn’t)

P&O’s public Arvia drinks page introduces bars and settings you can enjoy on the ship, but it does not publish a complete, itemised 2026 drinks list with every brand, pour size and venue price. That information is presented contextually—most importantly with symbols on the menus that show whether a given drink is included in your chosen package. P&O states that pre‑purchased packages can be used from embarkation, and that drinks menus display inclusion markers. Treat any screenshot you see elsewhere as a snapshot only; your booking and sailing may differ. Always verify with P&O’s current materials for your exact holiday.

How P&O shows what’s included: the menu symbols

P&O says that symbols shown on its drinks menus indicate which drinks are included in each package. That symbol key may appear in venue menus and within the My P&O Cruises journey as your sailing approaches. Because the actual stock, measures and selection can vary by venue and voyage, the inclusion symbol beside a specific drink is the final check. If you’re browsing in advance, keep the official P&O package pages open and compare those category descriptions to what you later see marked on your menus on board.

<table><thead><tr><th>Package</th><th>Operator‑described drink categories</th><th>Who it may suit (editorial)</th><th>What to check before buying</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Refresh</td><td>P&O currently describes this as soft drinks on tap and fruit juice.</td><td>Light soft‑drink sippers who mainly want fountain sodas or juice with meals and a few poolside refills.</td><td>Confirm that your favourite soft drink is offered on tap on your sailing and appears with the correct symbol on menus you’ll use most.</td></tr><tr><td>Alcohol‑free</td><td>Includes Refresh plus selected Costa Coffee/Pukka tea, non‑alcoholic drinks, fruit juices and waters (operator wording emphasises selected and extended range).</td><td>Day‑time coffee/tea fans and those choosing no‑alcohol options but who’ll order several premium softs, alcohol‑free cocktails or waters daily.</td><td>Which Costa/Pukka items are included for your voyage; how alcohol‑free options are labelled; whether the waters you prefer carry inclusion symbols.</td></tr><tr><td>Classic</td><td>Includes Refresh and Alcohol‑free selections plus selected alcoholic and non‑alcoholic categories; among others, beers/ciders, selected cocktails, selected 175ml wines and selected 25ml spirits (operator measures/qualifiers apply).</td><td>Guests who want a modest daily mix: a couple of beers or wines, maybe a cocktail, plus coffees/softs—without needing the widest premium range.</td><td>Look for the symbol against the specific beers/ciders, cocktails and 175ml wine glasses you’d actually order. Measures matter: 25ml spirits and 175ml wines are the Classic reference points.</td></tr><tr><td>Deluxe</td><td>Includes Classic selections plus an extended range, including craft beers, extended cocktails, 250ml wines, 50ml spirits, Perfect Serves, full Costa Coffee/Pukka tea range and more soft drinks (operator categories, not a fixed brand list).</td><td>Travellers who prefer broader cocktail lists, craft beers or larger wine/spirits measures—and coffee lovers who want the full Costa/Pukka range included.</td><td>Confirm that the specific cocktails or craft styles you favour show inclusion; note the 250ml wine and 50ml spirit measures; check for any venue‑specific differences.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Current price check for 2026 (verify before you book)

The table below reflects an operator page snapshot rechecked on 26 September 2026. P&O’s package pages say their displayed prices apply to cruises of five nights or more. Prices and eligibility can change, and availability can vary by sailing. Always confirm the figure and your booking’s eligibility in My P&O Cruises before purchasing.

<table><thead><tr><th>Package</th><th>Price shown on P&O page (estimate)</th><th>Pre‑purchase note on P&O page</th><th>Duration condition (if any)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Refresh</td><td>£16 per person per day</td><td>Page states £14 when purchased via My P&O Cruises up to three days before the holiday</td><td>Displayed prices are for cruises of five nights or more</td></tr><tr><td>Alcohol‑free</td><td>£30 per person per day</td><td>Page states £26 via My P&O Cruises up to three days before the holiday</td><td>Displayed prices are for cruises of five nights or more</td></tr><tr><td>Classic</td><td>£55 pp/day for 5–14 nights; £50 pp/day for 15+ nights</td><td>Page states £49/£45 respectively via My P&O Cruises up to three days before the holiday</td><td>Applies to cruises of five nights or more; see P&O page for the duration bands</td></tr><tr><td>Deluxe</td><td>£65 pp/day for 5–14 nights; £60 pp/day for 15+ nights</td><td>Page states £58/£54 respectively via My P&O Cruises up to three days before the holiday</td><td>Applies to cruises of five nights or more; see P&O page for the duration bands</td></tr></tbody></table>

When paying as you go can beat a package on Arvia

P&O lets guests buy drinks individually. If your daily consumption is modest or varies wildly between port and sea days, pay‑as‑you‑go may be more economical than a package. P&O also lists limited complimentary drinks/dispensers in specific dining/buffet contexts for guests without a package. The right call depends on your routine, your sailing’s sea‑day balance, and what the menus on your voyage actually mark as included.

<ul><li>You mainly want water, a couple of fountain soft drinks and an occasional speciality coffee.</li><li>You plan full days ashore on most port days with minimal bar time back on board.</li><li>You’ll enjoy included dining‑venue beverages where P&O provides them, rather than frequenting bars.</li><li>You prefer premium labels or sizes that may sit outside Classic but don’t drink enough to justify Deluxe.</li><li>You want absolute flexibility without the adult‑in‑all‑cabins package requirement applying to your group.</li></ul>

Complimentary options P&O lists (without a package)

P&O’s help content notes there are limited complimentary drinks/dispensers in specified dining/buffet situations for guests without a package. This does not mean all drinks in all restaurants are free. Use it to cover hydration with meals and focus your paid drinks where you’ll actually value them.

Classic vs Deluxe: measures and range explained

P&O’s own pages emphasise that Classic includes “selected” alcoholic and non‑alcoholic categories, with measures such as selected 175ml wines and selected 25ml spirits. Deluxe extends the range and the measures—highlighting 250ml wines, 50ml spirits, craft beers, extended cocktails and Perfect Serves. These are category statements, not a promise that a specific premium bottle or cocktail will appear in every bar. Your proof is the symbol beside the drink on the menu in the venue where you intend to order.

Alcohol‑free vs Refresh: the practical difference

Refresh focuses on soft drinks on tap and fruit juice. Alcohol‑free includes Refresh plus selected Costa Coffee and Pukka tea, non‑alcoholic drinks, fruit juices and waters. If your daily pattern includes speciality coffees and the better alcohol‑free mocktails or tonics, Alcohol‑free often fits better than piecing these together pay‑as‑you‑go—but still rely on the menu icons to see exactly which items are included on your sailing.

Drinks package vs all‑inclusive: know the P&O distinction

P&O distinguishes drinks packages (Refresh, Alcohol‑free, Classic, Deluxe) from its all‑inclusive packages, which bundle drinks with Wi‑Fi and speciality dining credit. A Classic drinks package is not the same as a Classic all‑inclusive package. Availability and benefits are booking‑specific and changeable. If you also value connectivity, compare what your all‑inclusive option offers against buying a stand‑alone drinks package plus separate Wi‑Fi. For help with connectivity planning, see our broader guide: Cruise ship Wi‑Fi for WhatsApp (UK): the 2026 guide Wi-Fi and WhatsApp guide.

Buying, cancellation and family checks to confirm

P&O says packages can be bought at booking, in My P&O Cruises before sailing, or on board during the first two days. Online My P&O purchases may be refundable up to a deadline before departure (see below), while onboard purchases are non‑refundable. Packages are marketed for applicable holidays of five nights or more, and P&O’s comparison help page says every adult on a booking, including adults in other cabins, must buy the same package. Children aged 17 or under may receive a complimentary Refresh package when two adults in the same cabin buy a Classic or Deluxe package, subject to conditions. Multi‑cabin family groups should get booking‑level confirmation from P&O or their agent because rules can interact in nuanced ways.

Check your live My P&O Cruises screen for your sailing’s deadline.</li><li>Eligibility: package pages say displayed prices apply to cruises of five nights or more—confirm your sailing qualifies.</li><li>Adult rule: every adult on a booking (including adults in other cabins on the same booking, per P&O’s help wording) may need to buy the same package. Get explicit confirmation for complex bookings.</li><li>Family note: when two adults in the same cabin buy Classic or Deluxe, P&O says children aged 17 or under receive a complimentary Refresh package (drinks‑only; not Wi‑Fi or dining credit). Conditions apply—verify for your booking.</li></ul>

<table><thead><tr><th>Traveller type</th><th>Likely smallest suitable option</th><th>Why (editorial)</th><th>Your final checks</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Light soft‑drink sipper</td><td>Refresh or PAYG</td><td>If you only want fountain sodas/juice with meals, Refresh may cover you; otherwise buy individually.</td><td>Is your preferred soft drink on tap and marked as included where you’ll order?</td></tr><tr><td>Coffee‑first non‑drinker</td><td>Alcohol‑free</td><td>Selected Costa/Pukka items plus premium softs and waters are the upgrade over Refresh.</td><td>Which Costa/Pukka items carry the inclusion symbol on your menus?</td></tr><tr><td>Wine‑with‑dinner couple</td><td>Classic (often)</td><td>Selected 175ml wines are referenced in Classic; if you only want a glass or two, Classic can fit.</td><td>Are your go‑to wines marked included at 175ml on your menus?</td></tr><tr><td>Craft beer enthusiast</td><td>Deluxe (if ordering daily)</td><td>Deluxe highlights craft beers and an extended range.</td><td>Do the specific craft styles you prefer carry the Deluxe inclusion symbol where you’ll drink?</td></tr><tr><td>Spirit and cocktail fan</td><td>Deluxe (if you like larger pours)</td><td>Deluxe references 50ml spirits and extended cocktails/Perfect Serves.</td><td>Are your favourite cocktails/serves included in the venues you’ll frequent?</td></tr><tr><td>Port‑intensive itinerary</td><td>PAYG or Refresh</td><td>Short bar time most days may mean a package won’t earn its keep.</td><td>Project a typical port day and tally likely drinks before deciding.</td></tr><tr><td>Sea‑day heavy itinerary</td><td>Classic or Deluxe</td><td>More ship time can favour a package if you’ll order multiple drinks daily.</td><td>Use menu symbols to test your real choices against Classic vs Deluxe.</td></tr><tr><td>Family with teens</td><td>Classic/Deluxe (adults), complimentary Refresh (teens) if eligible</td><td>P&O says 17s and under receive Refresh when two adults in the same cabin buy Classic or Deluxe (conditions apply).</td><td>Confirm eligibility and that the softs/juices your teens want are included.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Where you’ll drink on Arvia: venues and context, not a full menu

Arvia features a variety of bars and lounge settings across the ship. P&O’s Arvia page gives you a flavour of the venues, but it isn’t a line‑by‑line drink list with prices. Expect menu symbols to do the heavy lifting: the same drink might be stocked and included in one venue and absent or differently presented in another. As you plan, pair your likely hangouts with the menu symbols you’ll see there, rather than assuming a ship‑wide, one‑size list.

Planning example: a realistic sea day and a port day

Sea day: brunch coffee, mid‑afternoon soft drink, pre‑dinner cocktail, a glass of wine with dinner and a nightcap. If you recognise yourself here most days, Classic or Deluxe could be in play—use the menu icons to see which specific cocktails and wines fall within each tier.
Port day: breakfast juice and coffee, back late with one bar drink before sail‑away, water at dinner. On a string of port days like that, paying individually or sticking to Refresh may be the smarter move. Let your itinerary shape the decision.

<ol><li>Confirm your cruise length and itinerary balance (sea vs port days).</li><li>Open P&O’s live package pages in one tab and your My P&O Cruises account in another.</li><li>Check that your sailing is eligible for the package you want (P&O says displayed prices apply to 5+ nights).</li><li>Review the package descriptions (measures and “selected” wording) against your drinking style.</li><li>When menus for your sailing are visible, locate the symbol key and check your actual go‑to drinks in the venues you’ll use.</li><li>Compare the live price in My P&O Cruises with the onboard option; note the three‑vs‑four‑day pre‑purchase deadline conflict and follow your booking screen’s rule.</li><li>For multi‑cabin or family bookings, confirm the adult‑purchase rule and any 17‑and‑under Refresh benefit directly with P&O or your agent.</li><li>Screenshot your package confirmation and keep it accessible on embarkation day.</li></ol>

Money‑saving strategies specific to P&O packages

Because P&O’s menus use symbols and package availability can vary, the most reliable savings come from buying the right tier for your habits and verifying inclusion before purchase. If you’re undecided, begin pay‑as‑you‑go, track your spend on day one, and upgrade within the onboard window only if you clearly exceed the package’s daily cost on your sailing.

<ul><li>If your My P&O Cruises screen shows a pre‑purchase price advantage for your sailing, consider buying before the deadline shown there. Prices can change, so take a dated screenshot.</li><li>Match venues to habits. If you mostly drink with meals, lean on the complimentary options P&O lists in those settings and buy occasional bar drinks individually.</li><li>Prefer larger spirit pours or 250ml wines? If that’s an everyday habit, stepping up to Deluxe may avoid upsizing surcharges—check the menu symbols to confirm.</li><li>Travelling with teens? If eligible for the complimentary Refresh benefit when adults buy Classic/Deluxe, factor that into your family’s total outlay (drinks‑only; not Wi‑Fi/dining credit).</li><li>Thinking about bottled water logistics? Rules vary by line and sailing: read our UK guide—Can you bring bottled water on a cruise ship?—and follow your operator’s live policy bottled-water policy guide.</li><li>Want a structured value check? Use our Cruise Drink Package Calculator to model scenarios without assuming prices that might not apply to your sailing Cruise Drink Package Calculator.</li></ul>

Tools and deeper comparisons on MyCruiseAdvisor

If you want to pressure‑test P&O’s tiers against your own habits, we’ve written focused explainers to help you do it without guessing individual drink prices. Start with our P&O‑specific decision piece, Is the P&O Cruises drinks package worth it? P&O drinks-package value guide. For a line‑agnostic perspective on when packages win or lose, read Are Cruise Drink Packages Worth It in 2026? cruise drinks-package value guide. For venue planning on Arvia, including where drinks pair naturally with meals, see P&O Arvia Restaurants Guide 2026: Included vs Extra Arvia restaurants guide. Round things out with broad onboard‑spend tactics in How to Save Money on a Cruise UK: Tips & Tricks for 2026 cruise money-saving guide.

Key takeaways for P&O Arvia drinks in 2026

P&O markets four drinks packages—Refresh, Alcohol‑free, Classic and Deluxe—but the final word on inclusion is the symbol shown next to the drink on your sailing’s menus.
Package pages currently present measures (e.g., 175ml vs 250ml wine; 25ml vs 50ml spirits) that distinguish Classic and Deluxe; treat them as guidance to choose the smallest tier that fits your day.
Prices can vary and are shown for cruises of five nights or more; check your live My P&O Cruises screen for eligibility, cut‑offs and the exact figure on your booking.
Onboard purchases are typically non‑refundable and available during the first two days—verify this once aboard.
For families, P&O’s help page describes a conditional benefit: when two adults in the same cabin buy Classic or Deluxe, children aged 17 or under receive a complimentary Refresh package (drinks‑only). Confirm for your specific booking.

Sources and verification (opened 26 September 2026; recheck before you buy)

P&O Arvia: drinks overview — https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/arvia/drinks
Explore P&O drinks packages — https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/bars-and-lounges/drinks-packages
Refresh drinks package — https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/bars-and-lounges/drinks-packages/refresh-drinks-package
Alcohol‑free drinks package — https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/bars-and-lounges/drinks-packages/alcohol-free-drinks-package
Classic drinks package — https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/bars-and-lounges/drinks-packages/classic-drinks-package
Deluxe drinks package — https://www.pocruises.com/onboard-activities/bars-and-lounges/drinks-packages/deluxe-drinks-package
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does P&O Arvia publish a full, itemised drinks menu for 2026?

Not as a single public page with every brand and price for every venue. P&O’s Arvia page highlights bars and settings, and the operator says inclusion is shown via symbols on the drinks menus you’ll see in the booking journey or on board. Use those symbols to confirm what’s included for your sailing before you buy.

Which P&O drinks packages are listed for Arvia in 2026?

P&O markets four drinks packages: Refresh, Alcohol‑free, Classic and Deluxe. Availability and prices can change, and eligibility can vary by sailing, so confirm in My P&O Cruises for your specific booking.

How do I tell if a drink is included in my package on Arvia?

Look for P&O’s inclusion symbols on the menu in the venue where you plan to order. Those icons indicate whether a drink falls within your chosen package on your sailing. Because selection and measures can vary, the icon beside the exact drink you want is the final check.

Can I just buy drinks individually on Arvia instead of a package?

Yes. P&O allows pay‑as‑you‑go purchases and notes limited complimentary drinks/dispensers in certain dining/buffet contexts for guests without a package. If your daily consumption is low or varies a lot between port and sea days, paying individually may be best.

Is a Classic drinks package the same as Classic all‑inclusive on P&O?

No. P&O distinguishes drinks packages (drinks only) from all‑inclusive bundles (drinks + Wi‑Fi + dining credit). Benefits and availability are booking‑specific. Check your live P&O screens for what applies to your cruise.

When should I buy a P&O drinks package for Arvia?

P&O’s pages indicate packages can be purchased at booking, via My P&O Cruises before sailing, or onboard during the first two days. Follow the deadline shown for your actual booking in My P&O Cruises.

What’s the difference between Classic and Deluxe in practice?

Classic references selected alcoholic categories with measures like selected 175ml wines and 25ml spirits. Deluxe extends the range and increases measures to 250ml wines and 50ml spirits, plus mentions craft beers, extended cocktails and Perfect Serves. Use menu symbols to check which specific items are included on your sailing.

Do children get a drinks package on Arvia if adults buy one?

P&O’s help page says that on applicable holidays, when two adults in the same cabin buy a Classic or Deluxe drinks package, children aged 17 or under receive a complimentary Refresh package. It’s drinks‑only (not Wi‑Fi or dining credit), and conditions apply. Verify eligibility on your booking.

Are the package prices shown on P&O’s site guaranteed for my cruise?

No. P&O’s terms say prices shown online or in My Holiday can change. The figures you see publicly are snapshots for applicable holidays of five nights or more. Always verify the current price and eligibility in your My P&O Cruises account before purchasing.