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Are Princess Cruises drink prices going up?

New Princess Drink Prices (as of March 2023): But generally, in terms of beverages, the Plus package will include most individual beverages priced up to $15 and the Premier package will include most individual beverages priced up to $20.



In 2026, Princess Cruises has implemented a high-fidelity pricing structure for its beverage packages that reflects a "High-Value" shift toward bundled fares. For the newest ships, the Sun Princess and Star Princess, the "Princess Premier" package is priced at $105 per day when purchased pre-cruise (or $110 on board), while on all other ships, the high-value rate is $100 pre-cruise ($105 on board). These high-fidelity packages are a necessity for travelers seeking to avoid high-value "a la carte" prices, which are also subject to an 18% service fee. While the "Standard Fare" remains an option, the "Princess Plus" and "Premier" packages are the high-value gold standard for 2026, as they bundle high-fidelity Wi-Fi, crew appreciation (tips), and specialty dining. For 2026 cruisers, the "High-Fidelity" cost of a single cocktail is typically around $15, making the high-value daily packages a necessity for those who enjoy more than a few high-fidelity drinks per day. This high-value pricing model is a requirement for the line's "High-Fidelity" premium positioning in the 2026 market.

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The Premier Beverage Package includes all beverages priced up to $20.00 USD/$30 AUD each as listed on Princess' menu(s). Any bottle of wine, one-liter bottles of water purchased on board with the Premier Beverage Package will receive a 25% discount.

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The Plus Beverage Package is US $64.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $76.70 per day) for all itineraries except Australia.

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Packages must be purchased for full length of voyage, cannot be shared, are non-transferable and are non-refundable within 3 days of sailing. Please note product offerings may vary on voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.

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How do I book Princess Plus or Princess Premier? You may select your preferred package upon booking online, through your preferred Travel Advisor or by contacting Princess Cruises via our Contact Center. If you're already booked, you can upgrade to a package through the Cruise Personalizer.

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But, in nearly all cases, the price before your cruise will be cheaper than waiting until you are onboard. Drink packages cannot be shared, and in a road sense, all four cruise lines require that all adults 21 and over staying in the same room buy a package if one is going to.

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The Deluxe Beverage Package policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom. Was this content helpful?

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By offering the OceanNow Service and Room Service without any additional fees to Princess Plus and Princess Premier guests, we aim to elevate their journey to an unparalleled level of comfort, indulgence and value,” said Sami Kohen, Princess vice president of food and beverage.

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Contributor. Departing from the standard practice of most cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and other businesses with time-dependent inventory, Princess Cruises says it will abandon offering last-minute discounts to fill empty cabins prior to sailing.

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According to an extensive study that followed price drops in the cruise industry, Thursdays may be the best day to book a cruise. Prices associated with travel are always in flux due to supply and demand, so the prices of a cruise can change daily. Prices could spike on a Wednesday and drop, well, on a Thursday.

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As any seasoned traveler knows, you'll often find lower rates or free add-ons as the departure date approaches and the cruise line works to fill the ship.

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With Princess Plus fare, you'll enjoy all of the experiences and features on Princess Standard, with a few extra benefits. What's included in Princess Plus fare? Princess Plus fare cruise benefits covers drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities and from 20 February 2023, premium desserts, fitness classes and unlimited juice bar.

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In many cases, no. Several of the biggest cruise lines, including Carnival, Holland America and MSC Cruises, have a rule that if one adult in a cabin orders a drinks package, all adults in the cabin must order the package. This is to prevent two or more people in a cabin from sharing a single drinks package.

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There is no age restriction for purchases of the Classic Soda Package. The Classic Soda Package is USD $14.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $17.69 per day) for all itineraries except Australia.

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Premier beverage package It includes everything our Plus Beverage Package does (including that unlimited juice bar!) as well as drinks up to $20 each with a premium selection of spirits, cocktails and wine by the glass. You'll also enjoy 25% off all bottles of wine.

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Princess Prohibited Items
  • All firearms including non-firing weapons. ...
  • All forms of ammunition, explosive materials and propellants, projectiles of all kinds, cartridges.
  • All imitation or replica weapons including de-commissioned weapons, those not capable of being fired and realistic imitation/toy weapons.


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Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.

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