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Does Princess offer discounts on drink packages?

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.



Princess Cruises rarely offers a direct "percentage off" a standalone drink package, but they provide significant savings through their "bundled" packages: Princess Plus and Princess Premier. By choosing one of these bundles at the time of booking or before the cruise, you essentially get the "Plus Beverage Package" or "Premier Beverage Package" at a rate that is roughly 50% to 70% cheaper than if you purchased the drink package, Wi-Fi, and crew appreciation (tips) separately. For 2026 sailings, the cost to upgrade to these bundles is typically around $60–$100 per person, per day, which is often less than the standalone price of the drink package alone (usually $76–$95+). Additionally, Princess sometimes offers "Instant Savings" or "Onboard Credit" promotions that can be applied toward the cost of a package. If you decide to wait until you are on the ship to buy a drink package, you will almost always pay the highest "rack rate" plus an automatic 18% gratuity, so it is highly recommended to book the Plus or Premier bundle at least 4 days before your departure.

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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 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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Princess Cruises Alcohol Policy guests agree not to bring alcoholic beverages of any kind on board for consumption, except one bottle of wine or champagne per adult of drinking age (no larger than 750 ml) per voyage, which will not be subject to a corkage fee if consumed in the stateroom.

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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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^General Princess Plus Terms:The original Princess Plus package consists of Plus Beverage Package, Wi-Fi, and Crew Appreciation; the upgraded ($60 USD / $65 AUD) Princess Plus package includes all of the foregoing original package items plus Medallion shipping, Premium Desserts, Juice Bar, Fitness Classes, select ...

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The absolute best way to determine if a drink package is best for you is to get out that calculator and tally up how much you would spend without the package. In general, if you think you're going to order five or so alcoholic drinks a day during your trip, a package is worth considering.

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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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Your SeaPass® will have either a sticker or a printed verification of your package. The bar staff will request to see your SeaPass for verification prior to service, so keep it handy.

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What drinks are free on a Princess cruise? Non-bottled water, non-specialty coffee and hot tea, iced tea and lemonade are all available complimentary on Princess ships.

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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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Most cruise lines allow 2 bottles of wine or sparkling wine per cabin and some do allow liquor or beer. You can enjoy that in the stateroom, or pour a glass and walk freely with it, but if you want to bring the bottle to the dining room they will charge you a corkage fee.

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Guests are not allowed to bring beer or hard liquor onboard for consumption or any other use. Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer, or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will be returned at the end of the voyage provided that they are in the original sealed package.

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Platinum Membership Benefits Level up your perks after completing 5 cruises or 50 cruise days with Princess. In addition to all of the benefits at the Gold and Ruby levels, enjoy priority boarding in the cruise terminal, so you can experience your MedallionClass® vacation even quicker.

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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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