Princess Cruises made some significant updates to their Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages a few days ago. While many were happy overall with the changes – this included an addition of shore excursion credits and the removal of Princess Desserts and some other less popular benefits – there was one aspect that was met with mixed reviews.
However, Princess has done something we rarely see in cruising. They heard the cruise community feedback on the Princess Plus beverage package, and have made a change.
Here’s the quick updated information, but I will share the details about the Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages below so you can get the full picture
Good News Update:
Specialty coffee and teas are now unlimited in the Plus package and will NOT count towards the 15-drink daily limit.
This is great news for Princess cruisers, as the value of the Princess Plus package remains one of the very best in the industry.
Princess Plus and Princess Premier: What’s Included and How Does it Work?
Princess Cruises has revamped their popular Princess Plus and Premier packages with new pricing and updated perks. The changes apply to bookings made on or after July 22, 2025 for sailings in 2026 and beyond. If you’ve been wondering what’s included now (and whether it’s worth it), here’s a simple breakdown.
Something to note is that pre-purchasing your package pre-cruise is the best value, no matter which package you choose.
Princess Plus Package
Price:
- $65 per day (pre-cruise purchase)
- $70 per day if purchased onboard
- $70 per day on Sun Princess & Star Princess (Sphere class ships)
What’s Included:
- 4 casual dining meals per guest per voyage (increased from 2)
- Plus Beverage Package: up to 15 drinks per day (alcoholic up to $15 each), plus specialty coffees, teas, sodas, and bottled water (12 bottles per day)
- MedallionNet Max Wi‑Fi for 1 device per guest
- Daily crew appreciation (gratuities)
- Waived fees for OceanNow delivery and room service
What’s No Longer Included:
- Premium desserts
- Juice bar access
- Fitness classes
- Medallion shipping
- Princess Prizes
Princess Premier Package
Price:
- $100 per day (pre-cruise purchase)
- $105 per day if purchased onboard
- $105 per day on Sun Princess & Star Princess (Sphere class ships) – $110 onboard
What’s Included:
Everything in the Plus Package, plus:
- Unlimited casual and specialty dining
- Premier Beverage Package: unlimited drinks up to $20 each
- MedallionNet Max Wi‑Fi for 4 devices per guest
- Unlimited digital professional photos + 3 printed photos per guest
- Reserved seating for production shows
- Shore excursion credit (based on cruise length):
- $100 for 6–9 day cruises
- $200 for 10–20 day cruises
- $300 for 21+ day cruises
What’s No Longer Included:
- Premium desserts
- Juice bar access
- Fitness classes
- Medallion shipping
- Princess Prizes
Related: My First Princess Alaska Cruise Was Amazing! Here’s Why
Key Things to Know
2025 sailings booked before July 22, 2025 keep the original package perks (even if they’ve been removed later).
The new inclusions and pricing apply to 2026 sailings booked on or after July 22, 2025.
For those that prefer to cruise without a package, standard Princess pricing remains.
Is Princess Plus or Princess Premier Worth it?
Starting at $65 a day, Princess Plus will be worth it for many cruisers. When calculating the crew appreciation (gratuities), cost of wifi, and a beverage package – these perks alone are a great value. However, it’s best to calculate for yourself to see what works best for you.
We have been getting the Premier Package on recent Princess Cruises, and love the specialty dining options, along with the photo package. Funny enough this was something we never really used before, but since our cruises have included family, it’s been a nice perk to have both printed and downloaded professional cruise photos. The additional shore excursion credit is a nice benefit that many cruise travelers will find useful.
Of course, like all cruise purchases, it’s best to do the math to see what is worth it to you.
Your Thoughts?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the packages, and which, if any, do you like best?
Happy Cruising!
Ilana
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