On a Norwegian cruise, you'll find unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, select juice, water, drip coffee and tea, and filtered water (no bottled) included with your cruise. Most of these drinks are available free of charge in the buffet and in the dining rooms and restaurants.

On Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) in 2026, the "Standard" fare includes a specific selection of complimentary beverages: tap water, iced tea, regular coffee, hot tea, and assorted juices (like orange or apple) served during breakfast in the buffet and dining rooms. In the main dining rooms, milk and chocolate milk are also usually free for children. However, a grounded reality of NCL is that soda, bottled water, specialty coffees (like Starbucks), and alcohol are not free unless you have the "Free at Sea" promotion. If your booking includes the "Unlimited Open Bar" perk, then almost all spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass, and beers under $15 are "free" (though you must pay the 20% gratuity upfront). For 2026, NCL also offers a "Free at Sea Plus" upgrade which includes unlimited Starbucks and premium bottled water. A supportive peer tip: if you don't have a beverage package, you can bring a reusable water bottle and fill it at the buffet's water station (using a clean cup for hygiene) to save on the high cost of bottled water throughout your cruise.