Heald Responds to Questions About the New Non-Alco...

When Carnival Cruise Line first launched CHEERS! Zero Proof in September 2025, it was kind of an experiment based mostly on perceived demand to see if Carnival cruisers have been prepared for a premium non-alcoholic choice.

However the response was so overwhelming that this system has shortly turn out to be one of many extra in style add-ons for the 2026 crusing season. 

Regardless that the Zero Proof bundle has been obtainable for some time now, Carnival Model Ambassador John Heald remains to be being requested a whole lot of questions on the way it works and what 2026 will appear like.

Taking to Fb this morning, Heald addressed the “dozen plus” questions he acquired in only a 30-minute span, promising followers: “I’ll share the information about it opening for the remainder of 2026 as quickly as I can.”

With this information on the horizon, many cruisers are nonetheless attempting to determine if the premium price ticket is price it or if they need to simply follow the traditional “Bubbles” bundle.

Right here is the most recent clarification on how these two choices examine and what’s included.

Heald’s “Zero Proof” Bar Tour

In his latest video updates on Fb, Heald went behind the bar to indicate that “Zero Proof” is about gaining access to the “premium” aspect of the ship’s beverage program.

The most important draw for a lot of is the inclusion of Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits. These are high-end distilled botanicals used to create mocktails that truly style like gin, rum, or tequila.

Heald additionally confirmed that the bundle consists of:

• The Espresso Store: Limitless lattes, cappuccinos, and espresso from JavaBlue Café.
• Vitality Drinks: Limitless Monster Vitality drinks and Powerade.
• Coca-Cola merchandise: A full vary of Coca-Cola merchandise, together with Barq’s Root Beer, Ginger Beer, and Tonic Water.
• Well being & Treats: Bottled protein shakes, smoothies, and milkshakes.

Zero Proof vs. Bottomless Bubbles

The “Bottomless Bubbles” Soda Program

That is Carnival’s limitless soda choice that has been round for some time. It’s strictly a “glass and juice” bundle with fountain sodas.

• Inclusions: Limitless fountain sodas (served in 16oz glasses) and juices (served in 10oz glasses).
• The Restrictions: It doesn’t embody bottled water, specialty espresso, or any mocktails. Additionally it is restricted to onboard use solely and can’t be used for Room Service.
• The Worth: Often $9.50 per grownup, per day (plus a 20% service cost).

The “CHEERS! Zero Proof” Premium Program

That is the extra premium model of the non-alcoholic bundle. At $29.99 per day (pre-cruise) or $34.99 (onboard), it’s dearer, nevertheless it covers your entire 500ml bottled water lineup (nonetheless, glowing, and coconut), each specialty espresso, and each zero-proof cocktail on the ship.

The One Rule Everybody Asks About

Probably the most essential clarifications Heald has made entails the “Cabin Rule.”

The usual alcoholic Cheers! Package deal forces each grownup within the stateroom to purchase it if one particular person does.  However Zero Proof is a person buy, making it an much more economical path to take.

You should buy it for your self with out forcing the entire cabin to chip in. This makes it a fantastic worth for the one particular person within the room who can’t survive with out their morning latte and afternoon power drink.

Vital 2026 Reminders

• 21+ Restriction: Regardless that it’s “Zero Proof,” you continue to should be 21 or older to order the alcohol-free beer, glowing wine, or Lyre’s-based mocktails.
• The Cool Down: There’s a 10-minute wait time between orders to forestall sharing.
• The Areas: Neither bundle works at personal locations like Celebration Key or by way of the mini-bar in your stateroom.

In case you don’t see the Zero Proof bundle obtainable on your upcoming cruise you’re not alone. Many future cruisers have reported that that bundle isn’t displaying up as an choice for his or her cruise.

As Heald talked about in the present day, the 2026 reserving calendar for this bundle is a piece in progress. In case you don’t see it in your Cruise Supervisor but, preserve checking.  Heald mentioned, he’ll be the primary to let the “Enjoyable Ship” household know when it formally goes dwell for the complete 12 months.