Costa Drink Packages 2026/27: Is My Drinks Worth It?

Costa’s 2026/27 drink packages show up on the Brazilian site as My Drinks or My Drinks Plus, not as Pranzo & Cena and Più Gusto. The published rule includes a non-alcoholic package for passengers aged 3 to 17. The price in reais is still to be confirmed at booking: as of October 11, 2026, the public page doesn’t show a current price table.

The choice starts with what your fare already includes. Light drinkers may prefer to just pay as they go; anyone who hits the bars during the day should compare the add-on for every passenger in the cabin. Before jumping on a deal, confirm the package name, the drinks included, and the family total.

✓ Verified on October 11, 2026: names and rules on Costa’s official site; MSC packages and comparison sailings on MSC and Logitravel.

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🚢 This article is part of the 2026/2027 Cruise Guide.

Are Pranzo & Cena and Più Gusto still the current packages?

On the Brazilian offer we checked, the names shown are My Drinks and My Drinks Plus. Pranzo & Cena and Più Gusto don’t appear as current options on that page, so an old table with those names won’t help you pick a 2026/27 booking.

Costa’s official package page separates the regular selection from the premium drinks option. My Drinks covers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks; My Drinks Plus expands the brands and some items. That doesn’t make an old name an automatic match for the current package.

If a quote you got by message still mentions Pranzo & Cena or Più Gusto, ask for the formal product description and its validity for that sailing. The purchase document should clear things up before you pay. “It’s the same package” isn’t enough: limits, brands, where you can use it, and rules for minors all need to match.

How do you find out the Costa package price?

The current Costa package price has to be quoted for your booking: there’s no fixed price in reais confirmed on the public page we checked. Ask for two quotes with the same cabin and the same passengers, one without drinks and one with the package you want.

Compare the total difference between the quotes. Divide that add-on by the number of nights to get the cabin cost per night; then weigh it against the expected consumption of everyone. If adults and children have different prices, keep the amounts separate in your math. A per-adult discount can hide a significant add-on for the rest of the group.

In Costa’s official explanation of fares and drinks, the line recommends adding the package at the time of booking rather than waiting until embarkation. It’s worth requesting that quote along with the cruise; the real savings only become clear when you have both totals for the same trip.

Don’t use prices from an old menu to promise a current break-even point. The math depends both on the package price and on the drinks you’d buy without it. It’s also worth asking whether the price shown already includes bar service charges and whether there’s any fee in specific situations. Keep the answer with your quote.

If you’re out on excursions all day, your bar time tends to be shorter. A trip with sea days, on the other hand, can shift how much coffee, soda, and water you go through. Do the math based on the habits you can actually predict, without inflating your alcohol intake just to justify the purchase.

How does the kids’ package work?

The rule published by Costa provides a non-alcoholic package for passengers aged 3 to 17, and requires it for everyone in the same booking and/or cabin. So factor the kids’ package in alongside the adults’ when you ask for the family quote.

Don’t read the promotion of drinks for little ones as universal freebies on any fare. The confirmation should show what the child gets and whether there’s an add-on to pay. That’s where you’ll identify the valid combination for your dates, the promotion you chose, and the ages at embarkation.

Give each passenger’s age at departure, not just their age on the day you buy. For children under 3, whose situation isn’t detailed in the public 3-to-17 rule, ask for the specific condition. A baby also changes your cabin, document, and luggage decisions, even without the same drink consumption as an older child.

A family might find the package pays off for one adult but not the others. Since the requirement follows the cabin/booking, compare the combined cost before deciding. If the family budget blows up, paying for drinks as you go can be a more predictable alternative than choosing a package beyond everyone’s needs.

Which sailings help you compare the budget?

These three MSC sailings give you a concrete cruise comparison, starting at R$ 2,084 per person in double occupancy with taxes, as of Oct 2026. They’re alternatives to Costa, not My Drinks package offers or a promise of included drinks.

Source: official MSC mini-cruise catalog, with the corresponding prices and dates also checked on Logitravel on October 11, 2026. Musica and Divina sail Santos → Búzios → Santos; the Seaview alternative visits Balneário Camboriú. Check availability for your actual cabin composition.

To compare with a Costa sailing, pick a similar length and season and ask for the total with My Drinks. Putting a three-night trip without drinks next to a seven-night trip with a package won’t tell you which line is cheaper. Adjust for the embarkation city too: getting to the port can change the decision.

What’s the difference between Costa and MSC?

The useful comparison is between current coverage and the total for the same family composition. On Costa, confirm My Drinks or My Drinks Plus; on MSC, check the package available for your itinerary, without assuming the name or brands match directly.

MSC’s official drinks site states the limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day on Premium Extra. Also check where you can use it and the exclusions of the package you selected. A premium brand that shows up at the bar doesn’t have to be included in the product you bought.

To dig deeper into the competing option, see the MSC drink package guide. If your decision also involves entertainment, restaurants, and itinerary, the MSC vs Costa comparison helps you pick the line before debating the package.

For a couple who mostly drinks coffee, water, and drinks with meals, the broader option only earns its add-on if you actually use the extra items. If you insist on a specific brand, get the list that applies to your sailing. The decisive benefit isn’t the advertised number of drinks, but the coverage of what the passenger actually orders.

Does the cabin change the drink package?

Cabin category and the fare you booked are two different decisions: booking a balcony doesn’t confirm included drinks. In the case of a suite, read the package stated in the quote and the add-on needed for the option you want, instead of assuming based on the room.

Costa’s contract terms detail the conditions for guaranteed cabins and fare benefits. Switching physical category doesn’t automatically grant you all the benefits tied to another fare. At purchase, ask for the fare name in addition to the cabin type.

If your budget only stretches to one upgrade, decide what you’ll use more: the balcony or the drink coverage. The Costa Serena guide helps you evaluate the ship before the category. An interior cabin with the right package can serve someone who spends the day in the common areas better; a balcony without a package can suit a light drinker who wants a private space. Compare those two combinations on the total, with the same taxes.

How do you plan embarkation without blowing the bar budget?

On the alternatives compared here, embarkation is in Santos, and the cost of getting to the terminal needs to go into the budget. Book your transport before deciding how much is left for drinks, especially when your trip requires a flight or a night in the city beforehand.

Check the terminal, the check-in window, and the guidance on your ticket. Don’t plan a trip around the ship’s estimated departure time: check-in and boarding controls need to happen before that. If you’re coming from another city, arriving the day before can ease the pressure of surprises, but it means quoting accommodation and transfers too.

If you have time in Santos before boarding, take a tour that fits your schedule without putting your terminal check-in at risk. See the options in the cruise from Santos guide. The budget for a visit the day before belongs to your land spending; it’s not an included drink or a shore excursion guaranteed by the Costa package.

What should you check in your documents and insurance?

Confirm the documents required for each country on the itinerary and for minors before paying. The drink package choice doesn’t change embarkation requirements, and a cheap deal isn’t worth it if any passenger can’t travel.

Domestic and international trips can require different documents. Check the line’s guidance for your chosen sailing and arrange minor authorizations where applicable. If you need mobility assistance or have a relevant medical condition, tell the line at booking so they can set up the right arrangements.

Tip: onboard medical care can come with a bill. When you quote travel insurance for a cruise, check the coverage for sailing, the limits, and the contract conditions before buying. Included drinks don’t offer any coverage for medical expenses or a cancellation.

Can I cancel or change the package after buying?

Whether you can cancel or change it depends on the product and booking conditions. Ask for the rule in writing for your package, including the deadline, any penalty, and the refund procedure; don’t apply a rule you remember from another line to Costa.

The official Costa FAQ states that packages can also be bought at the onboard bars with the Costa Card. That doesn’t prove a used package can be canceled at no cost. They’re different decisions: where to buy and what the rule is for undoing the purchase.

Before finalizing, save the quote with the date, ship, cabin, passengers, and package name. Check which items are excluded and how they’ll be charged. If any part is still ambiguous, sort it out with the seller before paying. For light drinkers, a booking without a package and a personal spending limit can be enough.

Choose My Drinks when its selection fits the group’s habits; consider Plus when the extra items are necessary and the booking price justifies the difference. If the old name shows up in the offer, get the current coverage in writing. The purchase is clear when everyone knows what they can order and what the whole thing costs.

Frequently asked questions

Are My Drinks and Più Gusto automatically the same thing?

There’s no confirmed automatic equivalence. Costa presents My Drinks and My Drinks Plus on the Brazilian site; check the current description in your quote instead of applying an old table.

Can I book it for just one adult in the cabin?

The rule published by Costa requires the package for all passengers in the same booking and/or cabin. Request the full family quote before buying.

Do children get the same package as adults?

Costa states a non-alcoholic package for passengers aged 3 to 17. Confirm the price and the drinks included in your booking.

Does the Costa package have a single price in reais for 2026/27?

No single public price table in reais has been confirmed. The Costa package price is to be confirmed at booking or on MyCosta for your chosen trip.

Does the price of the three MSC sailings include My Drinks?

No. My Drinks is a Costa product. The three MSC sailings are cruise comparison alternatives; drinks need to be checked and quoted separately.

Sources verified on October 11, 2026: Costa (packages, fares, FAQ, and contract), MSC (packages and mini-cruises), and the sailing pages on Logitravel. For the third alternative, see MSC Seaview, Santos on 12/02/2026.