Mega RockStar Drink Package on Virgin Voyages — What’s Included

The Mega RockStar drink package on Virgin Voyages is arguably the most generous complimentary beverage perk at sea. Sailors booked into a Mega RockStar Suite receive complimentary drinks up to $25 per glass, two bottles of wine per day per cabin valued up to $90 each, and 25% off anything above those caps. It’s not a prepaid credit that depletes — it’s a benefit with daily limits. If you’re looking for how the standard Virgin Voyages Bar Tab works across all fare tiers, start there. This guide is the deep dive on what the Mega RockStar drink perk covers, what it doesn’t, how it works in practice, and whether you should still buy a Bar Tab on top of it.

Quick Answer

• Per-drink coverage: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks up to $25 each (with reasonable limits).
• Daily bottles: Two bottles of wine per day per cabin, each up to $90, included with the suite.
• Over-cap discount: 25% off any drink priced above $25 and any bottle priced above $90.
• Bar Tab usually unnecessary: Most Mega RockStar Sailors rarely exceed the $25 threshold, making a separate Bar Tab redundant.

What Does the Mega RockStar Drink Package Actually Include?

The Mega RockStar drink benefit covers three distinct categories. Virgin Voyages describes it as “complimentary drinks and bottles of wine around the ship” — but the details behind that phrase matter.

Complimentary Drinks Up to $25 Each

Every Sailor registered in a Mega RockStar cabin receives complimentary drinks — alcoholic and non-alcoholic — priced at $25 or less. This is per drink, not a daily total. You can order as many as you want throughout the day, and each one is covered individually as long as it falls at or under the $25 cap — with reasonable limits, of course.

The $25 threshold covers the vast majority of the onboard drink menu: cocktails, spirits, wine by the glass, beer, draft, mocktails, fresh-pressed juices, and barista-made coffees. In practice, you’d have to seek out rare pours or premium champagne by the glass to exceed it.

Two Bottles of Wine Per Day Per Cabin

Each Mega RockStar cabin receives two complimentary bottles of wine per day, with each bottle valued up to $90. The official FAQ specifies “wine” — not champagne or spirits — so if you want a bottle of bubbly or a spirit, confirm availability onboard before assuming it’s included in the daily two.

The bottle allowance is per day. Unused bottles generally don’t roll over. If you skip your bottles on Tuesday, you can’t claim four on Wednesday. This means requesting your bottles every day maximizes value — even if you don’t finish them immediately.

Pro Tip: Ask sommeliers or bartenders for their best recommendations under $90. The quality at that price point is excellent, and they’ll steer you toward bottles that genuinely pair well with your dinner plans rather than whatever’s closest to the cap.

25% Off Above the Cap

For drinks priced above $25, Mega RockStar Sailors receive a 25% discount on the full price. The same 25% discount applies to bottles priced above $90 and to any additional bottles beyond the daily two. A $40 cocktail becomes $30. A $120 bottle of wine drops to $90.

The discount is applied automatically. You don’t activate anything, and you don’t need to remind the bartender.

How the Mega RockStar Drink Perk Works Onboard

No vouchers. No tracking cards. No awkward conversations. You order a drink, the bartender sees your cabin number, and the system handles the rest. Drinks at or under $25 show as complimentary. Drinks over $25 are discounted 25% and the remainder charges to your onboard account.

A few practical details that experienced Sailors report:

• Two drinks at a time: Community reports consistently describe ordering two drinks at a time per Sailor as the cleanest way to process the perk. Larger multi-drink orders may initially appear as charges on your folio and get adjusted or removed later — don’t panic if you see temporary charges.
• Barista coffees and juices count: Premium espresso drinks and fresh-pressed juices fall under the $25 complimentary threshold. Start your morning with a latte and a cold press before you ever reach a cocktail bar.
• Bottle requests at restaurant bars: You can order your daily bottles at any restaurant bar and bring them to your table. The Wake, Pink Agave, and Test Kitchen all benefit from a well-chosen bottle of wine — complimentary.
• Suite delivery: Bottles may be delivered to your suite. Many Mega RockStar Sailors request one for sail-away and another before dinner.

Pro Tip: On Bimini port days, the official Mega RockStar FAQ only mentions drinks “around the ship.” The Bar Tab terms explicitly cover The Beach Club at Bimini, but the Mega RockStar perk doesn’t confirm Bimini coverage in writing. Ask onboard before your port day so you’re not surprised.

What the Mega RockStar Drink Package Does NOT Cover

The perk is generous, but it has boundaries worth knowing in advance.

• No rounds for other cabins. The complimentary drink benefit applies only to Sailors registered in the Mega RockStar cabin. You generally can’t order a round for your dinner group from a Sea Terrace cabin.
• No banking unused allowances. The daily bottle and drink benefits reset each morning. Unused value doesn’t accumulate.
• No packaged items to take home. You can’t use a Bar Tab to buy packaged bottles of wine, spirits, or coffee bags to take off the ship.
• Tasting events and experiences: Specialty tastings or mixology classes may be ticketed events rather than standard bar drinks. Pricing and coverage can vary — check onboard.

RockStar vs. Mega RockStar: The Drink Perk Difference

This is one of the biggest reasons Sailors upgrade. The gap between RockStar and Mega RockStar drink benefits is significant.

Standard RockStar suites include a fully stocked in-room bar and a select first round of beverages. That’s it for complimentary drinks. After that initial welcome, RockStar Sailors pay out of pocket, use Sailor Loot, or rely on a pre-purchased Bar Tab for every drink at every bar.

Mega RockStar Sailors drink freely from embarkation to disembarkation, within the perk limits. On a 7-night voyage, the drink value alone — daily bottles plus complimentary individual drinks — can easily exceed $1,000 per cabin. Add the complimentary Redemption Spa access and Work from Sea WiFi, and the upgrade math gets compelling.

Should Mega RockStar Sailors Still Buy a Bar Tab?

Usually, no.

This is one of the most common questions — and one of the most common mistakes. Because the Mega RockStar perk covers every drink at or under $25, and that includes the vast majority of the menu, most Sailors in a Mega RockStar cabin struggle to spend a pre-purchased Bar Tab. The perk comp handles standard cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffee, and juices. A Bar Tab would only apply to the discounted remainder on drinks above $25 — and most Sailors don’t order enough premium pours to justify a $300+ prepaid credit.

There’s also a promotional wrinkle. Virgin Voyages promo terms often explicitly exclude Mega RockStar Suites from promotional Bar Tab offers. So even if a sale advertises a “free Bar Tab,” Mega RockStar bookings typically don’t qualify — because the suite already includes a drink benefit that surpasses what a Bar Tab provides.

The narrow exceptions where a Bar Tab might make sense:

• You regularly drink above the $25 cap. If you consistently order rare whiskeys, vintage champagne by the glass, or top-shelf spirits, the 25% discount still leaves a balance. A Bar Tab could cover those overages.
• You want a buffer for premium bottle splurges. If you plan to order bottles above $90 — after the 25% discount — having a small Bar Tab balance means those charges don’t hit your credit card directly.

For the vast majority of Mega RockStar Sailors, the answer is simple: skip the Bar Tab and enjoy the perk as designed.

Booking Tip: If you somehow end up with a Bar Tab credit — from a rebooking, a transfer, or a fare change — remember that unused Bar Tab credit is non-refundable at the end of the voyage. You can’t buy packaged items to take off the ship with it, either. Use it on premium pours above the cap, or apply it to your over-cap bottle orders.

How the Mega RockStar Perk Interacts With Other Credits

The Mega RockStar drink benefit operates independently from Bar Tab credit and Sailor Loot. They don’t overlap — they stack.

If you have Sailor Loot from a booking promotion, those credits remain available for non-drink purchases: spa treatments, Shore Things excursions, WiFi upgrades, or onboard shopping. Since the Mega RockStar perk handles most of your beverage spend, your Sailor Loot effectively becomes free money for everything else onboard.

For any charges that exceed the $25 threshold — after the 25% discount is applied — the balance goes to your onboard account. If you happen to have a Bar Tab credit from a VoyageFair Choices booking, that credit would apply to overages before your card is billed.

What If You Upgrade Into a Mega RockStar via Bidding?

If you bid into a Mega RockStar Suite through the Level Upgrade program, your booking adopts the perks and policies of the Mega RockStar category — not your original fare tier. That means you receive the full Mega RockStar drink benefit: complimentary drinks up to $25, two daily bottles, and the 25% premium discount. It’s one of the most valuable upgrade outcomes in the entire bidding system.

Pro Tip: If you win an upgrade bid into Mega RockStar and already pre-purchased a Bar Tab, you’ll likely struggle to spend it down — most of your drinks will be comped by the suite perk. Consider your Bar Tab credit as a premium-drink-only fund for anything above the $25 cap.

Bring-On Beverage Rules for Mega RockStar Sailors

Even with the generous drink perk, some Sailors like to bring their own wine onboard. Virgin Voyages allows two 750ml bottles of sealed, unopened wine or champagne per cabin on embarkation day (regardless of cabin occupancy). A $25 corkage fee applies if you open them in a restaurant or bar.

Given that the Mega RockStar perk already provides two complimentary bottles per day up to $90, bringing your own wine makes sense only if you have a specific vintage you want onboard that the ship doesn’t carry. Otherwise, the daily bottles cover you.

Mega RockStar Drink Package: Strategy Summary

• Request your two bottles every day. They don’t roll over — $180/day in value generally disappears if you don’t claim them.
• Use the barista and juice bars. Premium coffees and fresh juices under $25 are covered. Add $15–$20 in daily value before lunch.
• Pair bottles with dinner. Order your complimentary bottles at restaurant bars and bring them to your table at The Wake, Pink Agave, or Test Kitchen.
• Explore above-cap spirits with the 25% discount. A $36 aged whiskey becomes $27 — worth the splurge.
• Skip the Bar Tab. Unless you consistently order above $25 per drink, the Mega RockStar perk handles everything.
• Order two at a time. Community experience suggests this processes cleanest through the system and avoids temporary folio confusion.

Bottom Line

The Mega RockStar drink package is one of the most valuable suite perks in cruising — complimentary drinks up to $25 (with reasonable limits), two complimentary bottles of wine per day, and 25% off everything above the cap. Most Sailors in a Mega RockStar cabin don’t need a separate Bar Tab at all. Request your bottles daily, use the complimentary barista coffees and juices, and let the perk do what it was designed to do. Your First Mate at Serious Sailors™ can help you find the right Mega RockStar Suite and make sure every perk is working in your favor from day one.