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Princess Cruises drink packages: Are the line’s inclusive options deals or duds?

There's nothing worse than being hit with an unexpectedly sizable bill on the last day of your sailing. It's important to budget for extras like drinks, Wi-Fi and crew gratuities — the drinks especially can really add up and surprise even the most seasoned cruisers.

That's why Princess Cruises offers a variety of drink packages. You can pay up front to avoid nasty surprises later. The options range from nonalcoholic and soda packages to inclusive plans that bundle together additional services for more comprehensive savings. But are you really saving money versus purchasing your soft drinks and cocktails a la carte?

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Let's dive into the four options, corresponding costs and what's included so you can determine if a Princess Cruises drink package or all-inclusive bundle is worth booking.

What are the various Princess Cruises drink packages?

Princess Cruises offers four drink packages , including a couple of nonalcoholic drink plans. Each is designed to help you save money and not worry about the price of individual drink orders throughout your cruise.

However, it's important to note that Princess does things a bit unconventionally for the industry: There is no option to buy a stand-alone alcoholic drink package. If you want an inclusive alcohol package, you'll have to pay for the all-inclusive package that includes drinks alongside Wi-Fi, prepaid gratuities and access to such additional perks as specialty dining, fitness classes and free room service delivery.

Each package is available for purchase on board during the first two days of the sailing or pre-cruise through the Cruise Personalizer booking platform. (Packages are not available for pre-purchase within three days of sailing — if you've waited that long to decide, you'll need to make the purchase on board.)

Packages must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing (you can't pick and choose days), they may not be shared and they are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Zero-Alcohol Package

Love indulging in specialty coffees and teas, fizzy sodas, fresh juices and smoothies, cozy hot chocolate, zero-proof mocktails, bottled water and Red Bull energy drinks? Then the Zero-Alcohol Package (previously known as the Coffee & Soda Package) is primed to please your palate. This package is also a great way to get your fill of sparkling and still water bottles, which can be handy for pouring into your reusable bottle and taking ashore on excursions.

There is no age restriction for this package, and it may be used on Princess' private islands and at all onboard dining venues, bars and public spaces with beverage service.

Classic Soda Package

For those with a serious fountain or canned soda habit who don't dabble in fancy coffees or crave bottled water, the Classic Soda Package delivers much-needed refreshment. Beyond the unlimited sodas, this package includes canned fruit juices (excluding the fresh juice bar), mocktails and smoothies.

As with the Zero Alcohol Package, this package has no age restrictions, and it may be used on Princess' private islands or anywhere on board that offers beverage service.

Princess Plus Package

Princess' entry-level bundled drink package offers guests a savings of 54% (based on a seven-night cruise) on several of the cruise line's extra-fee offerings.

First, let's look at the drinks included with Princess Plus: all the nonalcoholic beverages included in the Zero-Alcohol Package, plus cocktails, spirits, wine and beer up to $15 each. (Items selected beyond this price will be charged only the difference in price.) Interested in purchasing a bottle of wine? You'll get 25% off as part of your package perks, and this discount also applies to one-liter bottles of water.

Age restrictions do apply to this package, and exclusions to this package include minibar items, souvenir glassware and bottles of spirits or wine.

Now, let's examine what else comes with the Princess Plus Package because the beverages are just the beginning:

• Wi-Fi: You get internet access , including streaming and video chat, on a single device.
• Crew gratuities: The Plus Package includes pre-paid gratuities (which the line calls "crew appreciation"), saving you $16 to $18 per day (depending on cabin type).
• Premium desserts: Indulge your sweet tooth twice a day with complimentary desserts from the Gelateria, Swirls or Coffee & Cones.
• Unlimited juice bar: Choose from four juice blends and two power shots (ginger and turmeric), including antioxidants (fruit only), cleansing (vegetables only), immunity (fruit and vegetable) and energy boost. Each juice is a 6-ounce serving.
• Fitness classes: Work off those premium desserts with two complimentary fitness classes from Xponential during your sailing. Options include Pure Barre, Yoga Six and Stretch Lab.
• Casual dining meals: Dine out twice at no extra charge at casual sit-down restaurants, such as Alfredo's (pizza), Kai Sushi and pop-ups like Planks and Steamers.
• OceanNow delivery and room service delivery: Craving a cocktail at the pool? A snack while you read in the library? Just order and it'll be delivered to you, no matter where you are on the ship — including your room. (You'll still pay the cost of the food, drink or OceanNow device; the line will waive the delivery fee.)

Princess Premier Package

Impressed with what you see in the Princess Plus Package but want even more? The Princess Premier Package offers guests savings of 66% off because of the extra value in bundling together even more perks.

When it comes to beverages, you'll get all the same access as the Plus Package, but with this selection, drinks up to $20 are covered (instead of being capped at $15). The package also covers a one-liter bottle of still or sparkling water each time you dine at a specialty restaurant.

As with the Plus Package, guests who choose the Premier Package will receive 25% off bottles of wine and one-liter bottles of water. Age restrictions apply to this package, and exclusions to this package include minibar items, souvenir glassware and bottles of spirits or wine.

Similarly to the Plus Package, the Premier Package also includes:

• Prepaid crew gratuities
• Unlimited juice bar
• OceanNow delivery and room service delivery

You'll also get access to even more services and experiences (some upgraded, removing limitations), including:

• Wi-Fi: You'll have access on four devices, instead of just one.
• Premium desserts: You can order unlimited complimentary desserts (versus two per day).
• Fitness classes: You can sign up for unlimited fitness classes fee-free (versus two per sailing). Casual dining meals: You can enjoy unlimited casual dining meals for free (versus two per sailing).
• Specialty dining meals: This package includes two meals during your cruise, at Crown Grill, Sabatini's or one of the line's other specialty restaurants .
• Photo package: You'll get unlimited digital images downloaded to your device plus three prints as a keepsake souvenir.
• Princess Prizes: With the Premier Package, you're automatically enrolled in Princess Prizes. This is your chance to win cruise prizes (a seven-night cruise for two in a balcony stateroom is awarded on every cruise to one lucky player), shopping gift certificates, exclusive onboard experiences and more.
• Medallion accessory: The Princess Medallion is a quarter-sized wearable device that speeds up embarkation, unlocks your stateroom door and enables onboard payments. This package includes a free accessory, such as a clip, so that you always have it handy.
• Reserved theater seating: No more rushing to the production shows after dinner because you'll have reserved seating. Seats are held in special sections and are marked with special seat covers.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries

What do Princess Cruises drink packages cost?

Each of Princess' four drink packages has a price that scales with its value. Here's what you can expect to pay per guest, per day:

• Classic Soda Package: $14.99
• Zero-Alcohol Package: $29.99
• Princess Plus Package: $60
• Princess Premier Package: $80

The prices listed above do not include an automatic 18% service charge per day for the Classic Soda and Zero-Alcohol packages, so factor that into your travel budget if you decide to purchase a package.

When calculating cost, it's important to note that the first and second guests in a cabin must each book the same Plus or Premier Package; however, the third and fourth guests are not obligated to do so, which saves money for a family traveling with children.

With the Premier plan, Wi-Fi, specialty dining and the photo package are shareable, which allows a family of four with two parents to have their children's devices on Wi-Fi, take home family photo keepsakes and enjoy one specialty dining experience with their entire family.

One final point worth mentioning: The Plus and Premier plans aren't unlimited when it comes to alcohol. There's a limit of 15 alcoholic beverages over a 24-hour period, which runs from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m.

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When's the best time to buy Princess drink packages?

There's no time like the present to purchase your drink package, so if you're positive you'll want it, feel free to select that option when booking your cruise — or any time prior to three days before your sailing.

Once on board, time is of the essence when it comes to purchasing a Princess drink package, as these bundled offers are only available for purchase on the first two days of your cruise (the day you embark and the next day of the voyage only). After that cutoff, it will be too late to take advantage of these packages.

Another reason to plan ahead? Both the Plus and Premier packages are capacity controlled and, if sold out, might not be available for all cabin categories at the time of booking.

You can either sign up during your first two days on board (you will see various crew members promoting the packages or you can upgrade directly through the cruise line's app) or you can add these packages onto your booking ahead of the cruise by logging into your Cruise Personalizer. If you prebook a package, it is nonrefundable within three days of sailing.

Related: Which cruise ship activities should you book ahead of time?

What drinks are you allowed to bring on board?

If you don't want to purchase a plan, you might think you can BYOB in order to save money on drinks when you cruise. You have a few options, but they are limited.

For instance, if you were planning to bring your own soda, sparkling water or juices on board, you can do so on embarkation day if carried in your hand luggage (not checked). You are limited to a maximum of 12 sealed cans (not bottles) of 12 ounces each or less per person. Guests will be asked to discard open beverages in plastic containers prior to boarding (so don't show up with a Big Gulp in hand).

If you wish to bring alcohol on board, Princess allows one bottle of wine or champagne (750mL in volume or less) per guest of legal drinking age, which must be presented to security during embarkation. A $20 corkage fee applies if guests wish to consume said bottle in the ship's public areas. (It's free to enjoy in your cabin).

Also, a $20 corkage fee also applies to each additional bottle beyond the one-bottle-per-guest-per-voyage allowance. How many bottles you can bring in total is unknown; the fine print simply says, "Limitations apply, and wine brought in quantities deemed to be excessive by the vessel or security will be refused."

Finally, passengers agree to surrender alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty-free from the vessel's gift shop or at ports of call. They'll be delivered to your cabin prior to disembarking the voyage. (Be sure to account for those in your checked luggage on the way home.)

Related: Can I bring alcohol on a cruise ship? A line-by-line guide

Are Princess drink packages worth the money?

You'll need to do a bit of math to figure out if the drink packages are worth the price.

If you're considering the Classic Soda or Zero Alcohol packages, start by calculating how many sodas, specialty coffees, juices, smoothies and mocktails you think you'll drink on a daily basis. Then do the math: sodas typically cost $2.50 each, specialty coffees and teas $3-$4, juices $8 and smoothies $10. If it's just two or three drinks each day, these plans likely won't be worth it.

But if you drink at least six sodas each day, or several sodas and a mocktail or smoothie, the Classic Soda Package starts to make sense. Or, if you plan to start your day with a vanilla latte or energy drink, enjoy a few sodas with your meals and by the pool, hit the juice bar after the gym, and partake in a pre-dinner mocktail, then purchasing the Zero Alcohol Package could be the way to go. Just remember that you'll need to keep up the same drinking pace on port days as you do on sea days to break even.

For the Plus and Premier packages, there's a lot more to calculate, but the value of each is a no-brainer before you even get down to the nitty gritty numbers of each individual perk.

With the Plus Package, if you assume that most cocktails are $10-$15 each, beers are about $7 apiece and glasses of wine are $10-$20 each, it's easy to spend $30 or more a day if you plan to have one beer by the pool, a glass of wine at dinner and a post-dinner nightcap. Once you add in the prepaid crew appreciation (a minimum of $16 per day), and Wi-Fi for one device (14.99 per day), you're already paying $61 per day a la carte — yet the cost of this package is only $60 per day.

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Without adding in the value of premium desserts, fitness classes, the unlimited juice bar, two casual dining meals ($14.99 each) and room service and OceanNow delivery, you've already come out ahead.

The value continues with the Premier Package. Let's assume the same $30 per day on alcohol and $16 on crew appreciation, but now you have access to up to four devices on Wi-Fi ($40), bringing your total to $86 per day a la carte — yet this package only costs $80 per day. Add in the value of two specialty dining meals (starting at $35 per person), unlimited digital photos and three prints, unlimited premium desserts and fitness classes, unlimited juice bar and casual dining meals and Ocean Now and room service delivery, and you've found a great package deal.

It's important to note that both guests sharing a cabin must purchase the same bundled package (Plus or Premier). Be sure to double that price in your calculations if you're traveling as a couple, or discuss with your travel companion prior to the trip to ensure you're on the same page about purchasing a package.

Bottom line: Is a Princess Cruises drink package right for you?

Now that you have all the facts and figures, take a look at your everyday lifestyle when it comes to beverage consumption — do you already have a Starbucks addiction or a four-soda-a-day habit, enjoy a glass or two of wine with dinner and seek out juices and smoothies when you're feeling a bit low-energy? Your routines aren't likely to trend downwards on a cruise. In fact, you'll probably indulge a bit more since you're on vacation and have easy access to plenty of options.

Unless you believe you're going to be satisfied with the basic beverages included in the cruise fare — tap water, drip coffee, hot and iced tea, milk, lemonade and juice from a dispenser at breakfast — you will end up spending some amount of money on extra beverages. If you don't enjoy the feeling of being nickled and dimed every time you place an order, the Classic Soda and Zero Alcohol packages will lead to a stress-free vacation with no ugly surprises on the last day.

As for the Plus and Premier packages, you have no choice but to pay the crew appreciation (as you should!) and there's little chance you'll go without Wi-Fi on a cruise — so if you plan on having any beverages at all, especially ones containing alcohol, you'll see massive savings with these packages — Princess claims 54% and 66% respectively off the retail value on a seven-night voyage.

The choice is yours, so choose the option that will best enhance your vacation and save you stress and money. Remember that the more you save, the more future cruise vacations you can afford to book.

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Princess Cruises Drink Packages: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: April 8, 2022  - Last updated: February 11, 2024

On a Princess cruise, you can buy a beverage package or pay for your drinks individually. But are Princess Cruises drink packages worth it?

When you’re cruising with Princess, there’s a very limited selection of complimentary drinks included with your basic cruise fare. If you’d like to enjoy your favorite sodas, specialty coffees, or adult beverages, it’ll cost you extra.

Some cruisers opt to pay as they go, but there’s also the option of buying a drinks package that covers your drinks for the entire cruise. You’re probably wondering if it’s smarter to pay for your drinks individually or to spring for one of the Princess beverage packages.

Here’s everything you need to know about Princess Cruises drink packages to help you make that decision.

What Princess Cruises drink packages are available for 2024?

For 2024, Princess Cruises offers four beverage package options at various price points. You can choose from all-inclusive packages that cover almost anything you’d like to drink, or one of two non-alcoholic options. One soft drink package covers the basics, and another also includes specialty coffees and teas.

Let’s start with the most comprehensive (and most expensive) drinks package and work our way down to the cheapest.

Along the way, I’ll do some calculations to let you know how much each of the Princess drink packages will cost you in total for the average seven-day cruise.

Premier Beverage Package

The most inclusive of Princess’ drinks packages, the Premier Beverage Package includes any of the following drinks with a menu price of up to $20 USD ($30 AUD for Australia and NZ cruises) each:

• Wine by the glass
• Fountain soda
• Specialty coffees
• Fresh juices
• Bottled water (sparkling or still, 500ml or under)
• Frappés at Coffee & Cones
• Hot chocolate
• Red Bull energy drinks
• “Zero-proof” mocktails

Note: If a drink costs more than the menu price limit of $20 USD / $30 AUD, you’ll just be charged the difference.

This package also provides a 25% discount on all bottles of wine and one-liter bottles of water.

At meals in the for-a-fee specialty dining venues on board, the package covers one large bottle (1L) of still or sparkling water.

The Premier Beverage Package is not available for voyages of two nights or fewer, or for voyages under seven nights for Australia-based itineraries.

Premier Beverage Package exclusions

The following drinks are excluded from the Premier Beverage Package on all Princess sailings:

• Bottled wine or spirits in the retail shops onboard
• Stateroom mini-bar items
• Drinks sold in souvenir glassware (passengers may use the package for the drink itself and pay an additional charge for the glass only)
• Beverages offered via self-service or vending machines
• Wine tastings, buckets of beer, or BOGO drink offers
• Drinks ordered for room service

How much does the Premier Beverage Package cost?

For most sailings, the Premier Beverage Package costs $84.99 USD per person, per day. A service charge of 18% is included when booking, bringing the cost to $100.30 per day.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $702.10 USD

Pro tip: It’s actually cheaper to buy a Princess Premier cruise fare (which also includes WiFi, gratuities, and much more) than to pay for this drinks package à la carte!

For all Australian-based ships, the package is $140 AUD per day, which includes a service charge. The Plus Beverage Package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages from Australia and New Zealand.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $980.00 AUD

Plus Beverage Package

The second tier of Princess beverage packages, the Plus Beverage Package includes any of the following drinks with a menu price of up to $15 USD ($22 AUD for Australia and NZ cruises) each:

• Bottled water (500ml or under)

Note: If a drink costs more than the menu price limit of $15 USD / $22 AUD, you’ll just be charged the difference.

Although the Plus Beverage Package used to cover one large bottle (1L) of still or sparkling water at meals in the for-a-fee specialty dining venues on board, this perk is now only available with the Premier Beverage Package.

The Plus Beverage Package is not available for voyages of two nights or fewer, or for voyages under seven nights for Australia-based itineraries.

Plus Beverage Package exclusions

The following drinks are excluded from the Plus Beverage Package on all Princess sailings:

How much does the Plus Beverage Package cost?

For most sailings, the Plus Beverage Package costs $64.99 USD per person, per day. A service charge of 18% is included when booking, bringing the cost to $76.70 per day.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $536.90 USD

Pro tip: It’s actually cheaper to buy a Princess Plus cruise fare (which also includes WiFi, gratuities, and more) than to pay for this drinks package à la carte!

For all Australian-based ships, the package is $110 AUD per day, which includes a service charge. The Plus Beverage Package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages from Australia and New Zealand.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $770.00 AUD

Zero-Alcohol Package

Formerly called the Coffee & Soda Package, Princess’ most inclusive non-alcoholic drink package includes:

• Premium and specialty coffees and teas
• Fountain sodas
• Fresh fruit juices
• Frappes at Coffee & Cones

Zero-Alcohol Package exclusions

The following drinks are excluded from the Zero-Alcohol Package on all Princess sailings:

• All alcoholic beverages
• Bottled water and juice or canned sodas
• Beverages offered in shops on board
• Beverages offered via vending machines (except Coke Freestyle machines where available)

How much does the Zero-Alcohol Package cost?

For most sailings, the Zero-Alcohol Package costs $29.99 USD per person, per day. An 18% service charge is included when booking, bringing the daily cost to $35.39.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $247.73 USD

For all Australian-based vessels, the package is $45 AUD per day, which includes the service charge.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $315.00 AUD

Classic Soda Package

If you’re looking for unlimited soft drinks (but you don’t also need specialty coffees), Princess’ Classic Soda Package might be the right choice for you.

This package includes:

• Canned soda and juice

Classic Soda Package exclusions

The following drinks are excluded from the Classic Soda Package on all Princess sailings:

• Specialty or premium coffees and teas
• Ice cream-based drinks

How much does the Classic Soda Package cost?

For most sailings, the Classic Soda Package costs $14.99 USD per person, per day. An 18% service charge is included when booking, bringing the daily cost to $17.69.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $123.83 USD

For all Australian-based vessels, the package is $23 AUD per day, which includes a service charge.

Cost for a seven-day cruise per person: $161.00 AUD

Princess Cruises drink packages FAQ

If you have questions about drink packages for your upcoming Princess cruise, you’ve probably been scouring Princess’ website looking for answers. I know I did before my very first cruise with Princess!

I’ll answer the most common questions about Princess Cruises drink packages below—it’s a combination of the questions I spent hours looking for answers to before my first Princess cruise in 2017, and questions from readers.

Hopefully I’ll save you some time with my Princess Cruises drink package FAQ. If I don’t have the answer to your question, pop it in the comments at the end of this post. I respond to every comment!

How do you buy a Princess Cruises drink package?

For most sailings, passengers can buy any of Princess’ beverage packages online via your Cruise Personalizer . For most cruise beverage packages, you’ll have the option to buy online up to four days before your cruise sails.

If you haven’t bought a drink package before embarkation day , you still have the option to do so—but only on day one and day two of your cruise.

For Australia and New Zealand cruises, the drinks packages are only sold on board on embarkation day.

Another option is to upgrade to Princess Plus or Princess Premier when you book your cruise. These are more expensive fares, but include either the Plus or Premier Beverage Package plus extra perks like unlimited Wi-Fi and crew gratuities.

Do you need to tip for drinks purchased with Princess’ beverage packages?

When you purchase a beverage package on Princess, you’ll pre-pay your gratuities (18% of the package total).

Once on board, there’s no need to tip your server or bartender extra each time you receive a drink. But if you’d like to add an extra tip for great service, you absolutely can.

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Do you need to pay tax on your drinks?

When you’re sailing in international waters, there’s no tax on your drink purchases (whether you have a beverage package or not). But if you’re in a jurisdiction that taxes drinks, you’ll see a small charge for tax on your onboard account. This typically happens on embarkation day, in ports, and when you’re leaving port but haven’t yet reached international waters.

Tip: If you’re not sure if you’re in international waters yet, check to see if the onboard shops are open. They’ll only be open when you’re in a tax-free zone.

Can you buy a drink package for certain days of the cruise?

Princess doesn’t allow passengers to buy a drink package only for certain days of a cruise. Although it would be nice to pay for the package just when you’ll use it most (like on sea days ), if you buy a drink package it needs to be for every day of the voyage.

Are you charged for your Princess drink package for disembarkation day? Does the package work that day?

When buying the Premier Beverage Package, Plus Beverage Package, Zero Alcohol Package, or Classic Soda Package, you won’t be charged for disembarkation day.

Although I’ve never seen any official policy stating that drinks packages still work on disembarkation day, I always get my specialty coffee on disembarkation morning and I’ve never been charged!

Can you share your Princess beverage package with another guest?

None of the Princess drink packages permit sharing with other passengers. The cruise line can cancel your drink package if you’re caught sharing, without a refund!

Do Princess Cruises drink packages work on their private islands?

On Princess Cays, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas, Princess cruisers can use their drink package at any of the bars, just as you would on the ship.

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Do Princess drink packages work with room service?

None of Princess’ drink packages work when you’re ordering room service. However, you can order any of the complimentary beverages with your room service order.

How old do you have to be to buy a beverage package on a Princess cruise?

There’s no age requirement to purchase either of the non-alcoholic drinks packages on Princess (Zero Alcohol Package and Classic Soda Package).

To purchase the Premier or Plus Beverage Packages, guests must be age 21 or over. On sailings in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Singapore, the drinking age on board is 18, and in Japan it’s 20. However, on these cruises, guests under 21 can’t purchase a Premier or Plus Beverage Package even if they’re allowed to buy alcohol on a per-drink basis.

Is there a limit to how many drinks you can order per day with a Princess beverage package?

Princess limits alcoholic drinks to 15 beverages per person in a 24-hour period, beginning at 6 AM each day. The cruise line says that “alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices.”

However, since Princess introduced the daily drink limit a few years ago, I’ve never seen a bartender allow anyone more than 15 drinks.

Tip: Ordering a “double” counts as two drinks toward the daily limit. But ordering a single drink that has more alcohol in it (such as a martini or a Beverly Hills Iced Tea) only counts as one drink.

Non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited with Princess’ beverage packages, and they don’t count toward the 15-drink daily limit.

Does Princess still have a coffee card program?

Princess Cruises retired its New Grounds coffee program in February 2023. Cruisers who want specialty coffees as part of a drink package now need to purchase either the Zero-Alcohol Package, Plus Beverage Package, or Premier Beverage Package. Specialty coffees can also be purchased individually at menu prices.

What do you do if you have a Princess drink package, but your onboard account was charged for an included drink?

I’ve never been on a cruise where I had a drink package and I wasn’t accidentally charged the menu price for an included drink at least once. This doesn’t only happen on Princess!

Smart cruisers always check their onboard accounts periodically for mistakes, and definitely before the morning of disembarkation. If you thought that the line at Guest Services was insane on embarkation day, just wait until the morning that you get off the ship!

The best course of action is to go to Guest Services when you notice a mistake and there’s not a huge line. Don’t wait until you’re home from your cruise! The representatives onboard are far more likely to help when you’re standing right in front of them.

Tip: If you want to be 100% sure that no one accidentally drinks something in your room that has a fee attached, ask your room steward when they introduce themself if they can remove the drinks altogether. This includes mini-bar items as well as any bottles of water provided for your convenience.

Is it worth it to get a drink package on a Princess cruise?

If you’re thinking about buying a drink package for your upcoming Princess cruise, it’s important to have a few factors at the top of your mind. Beverage packages aren’t cheap, and you’ll want to consider:

• Will you mainly drink the beverages that are free with your cruise fare?
• Can you get any free alcoholic drinks on your Princess cruise?
• Are there any allowed drinks you’d like to bring from home on your cruise vacation?
• How much do the drinks you like cost on Princess if you buy them individually?
• Will you drink enough to make buying a package worth the money?

In this section, I’ll help you answer all of these questions so you can decide if it’s worth it to get a drink package on a Princess cruise.

What drinks are free on Princess Cruises?

When you’re considering purchasing a drinks package on Princess, it’s good to know which drinks are already included with your cruise fare. If you’re OK with just drinking these beverages during your cruise, you won’t need to buy a package (or purchase individual drinks) at all!

Free drinks on Princess Cruises include:

• Hot tea (except at International Café)
• Brewed coffee (except at International Café)
• Fruit juice (at breakfast only)

Tip: Ask for extra fruit juice at breakfast and you can store it in your stateroom mini-fridge to enjoy throughout the day!

Can you ever get free alcoholic drinks on a Princess cruise?

There are a few times during your cruise that you’ll be offered a free alcoholic drink. However, 99% of the time it’ll just be a small glass of sparkling wine.

That said, here’s where you can enjoy a free glass of bubbly on your Princess cruise:

• Captain’s Welcome Aboard Party
• Captain’s Circle (past passenger) Party
• Art Auction
• Events at the Effy store (Morning Mimosas, Pink Party)
• Lightning Fast Art Auction

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Can you bring your own drinks on a Princess Cruise?

Princess permits passengers to carry on one 750 ml bottle of wine per guest. The cruise line charges a $20 corkage fee if you drink the wine in a bar or restaurant. They permit additional bottles, but will charge the $20 fee regardless of where guests drink that wine, including in your stateroom.

Guests can carry on up to 12 cans or cartons of water, sodas, or other non-alcoholic beverages on embarkation day (not in your checked luggage).

How much are drinks on a Princess cruise if you buy them individually?

These prices are based on the most recent (2024) menus and include the most common drinks that cruisers purchase. Of course (especially if you’re ordering premium alcohol) prices can skew higher.

But here’s a general price range of typical drink prices on Princess in 2024 (note that these prices are for ships that use USD):

• Beers: $6.25 – $10
• Wine (by the glass): $10 – $19+
• Cocktails and standard spirits: $7.50 – $18+
• Mocktails: $7
• Espresso drinks: $2.50 – $4.50
• Fountain soda: $2.50
• Bottled water (500ml): $2.65

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How many drinks will you consume each day on your cruise?

Most people tend to drink a little more on vacation, whether that’s soda, alcohol, or specialty coffees. Think back to your last vacation and consider how many servings of your favorite drinks you had each day.

Here’s how many servings of some popular drinks you’ll need to consume each day to break even with a Princess drink package:

Plus Beverage Package – $64.99 per day

Strawberry Daiquiri (menu price $10.00): 6-7 per day to break even

Heineken (menu price $7.00): 9-10 per day to break even

Glass of house Sauvignon blanc (menu price $11.00): 6 per day to break even

Zero-Alcohol Package – $29.99 per day

Fountain soda (menu price $2.50): 12 per day to break even

Café Mocha (menu price $3.50) – 8-9 per day to break even

Mocktail (menu price $7.00): 4-5 per day to break even

Bottled water (menu price $2.65): 11-12 per day to break even

Classic Soda Package – $14.99 per day

Fountain soda (menu price $2.50): 6 per day to break even

Mocktail (menu price $7.00): 2-3 per day to break even

Obviously, most cruisers won’t exclusively drink one beverage on a cruise! So consider what you enjoy drinking and how many of each you’d like to have before choosing the right drink package—or skip the package altogether!

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If you’ve ever bought one of Princess Cruises’ drink packages, did you think it was worth the price? Or do you have more questions about the beverage packages I haven’t answered? Let me know in the comments below!

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Monday 28th of August 2023

Hi, Carrie Ann. I am sailing on The Emerald Princess in September with six other 65 year-old young ladies. If we each bring one bottle of wine and our own tumbler, would we be able to drink that on the ship outside of lounge areas, etc. free?

Hi Karen, Princess' official policy is that you won't be charged a corkage fee if you consume the wine in your room. However, if you pour the wine in your room (either into a glass or a tumbler like you mentioned) and then walk to another area to enjoy it, no one will say a word or charge you! Just leave the actual bottles in the room and you should be fine. Have an amazing time on your cruise!

Monday 10th of July 2023

Hi Carrie Ann….Are frozen mocktails included in the non-alcoholic packages? I enjoy virgin frozen pina coladas and virgin margaritas. Thanks.

Hi Clara! Yes, Princess currently includes frozen mocktails in both the Zero-Alcohol package and the Classic Soda Package. Thanks for the question!

Sunday 3rd of July 2022

I have the plus beverage package aboard the Princess cruise ship. Are mocktails and smoothies covered under this plan?

Monday 4th of July 2022

Hi Tom, mocktails are included in your Princess Plus beverage package. Interestingly, Princess no longer lists smoothies as part of the drink package, although they have in the past.

My theory is that smoothies aren't as commonly available on Princess ships compared to other types of drinks, so they're just no longer advertising them (but they're also not listing them as excluded items)

I did find this blog post on Princess' website that still references smoothies as part of Princess Plus. Thanks for a great question!

Patricia Blackmore

Tuesday 10th of May 2022

Can you bring carry on lager in your cooler. Size 12x12x12?

Hi Patricia, the only alcoholic beverage that Princess allows guests to carry on is wine (one 750 ml bottle per person). You can carry on non-alcoholic drinks, but not lager or any other beer. Thanks for the question!

Wednesday 4th of May 2022

I am a diet controlled diabetic, so I like to have sugar free drinks. We are on Princess Plus on next cruise, what sugar free sodas are available and can you have sugar free tonic with your gin? Is the ‘fresh’ juice actually that or a sugar added equivalent? Are the smoothies made with fresh fruit. I cannot find this information and my email to Princess the answer was evasive or ignored completely. Is the iced tea unsweetened? Thanks

Thursday 5th of May 2022

Hi Moira, Princess has Diet Coke available on their ships, and may have other sugar-free Coca-Cola products (availability can vary by sailing). I've never noticed sugar-free tonic water on any of my Princess cruises. However, if you know you'll want it for your gin & tonics, you can carry on cans of your preferred brand (they just limit your carry on beverage cooler to 12″x 12″x 12"). The fresh juices might not be available on all ships, but just an FYI - the juices they serve at breakfast aren't fresh and I'm sure they have added sugar. If your ship does also serve fresh juices, I'd be surprised if they add sugar. The smoothies are made with fresh fruit, but I'm not sure of the sugar content of the other ingredients they might add. As for iced tea (in my experience) it's always been unsweetened and on the strong side. You can get unsweetened brewed iced tea at the International Café - it tastes much better, and it's open 24/7. Hope this helps!

Our Cruise Drink Packages – Variety at a Value

We have drink packages that serve up everything from cappuccinos to craft cocktails for less, plus beverage package.

Beverages up to $15  USD* each

• Cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices and healthy smoothies (juice bar), new juice bar, mocktails and crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd
• 50 spirits, 25 wines by the glass, 25 beers, all specialty coffees & non- alcoholic drinks
• 25% discount on wine bottles (including rare vintages)
• 25% discount on large bottles of water and cans of soda

A value of $64.99 USD* per day

View Plus Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

If you purchased before December 2022 and haven't upgraded: View Plus Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

Premier Beverage Package

Top-shelf premium beverages up to $20  USD* each

• Top shelf spirits, reserve wines by the glass and new high-end crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd
• Selection of 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, 20+ high-end, crafted cocktails
• Premier wines by the glass including Duckhorn, Stag's Leap, Grgich Hills and Cattier Champagne
• Private Woodford Reserve Bourbon Selection created exclusively for Princess
• Personalized Jack Daniel's Whiskey Single Barrel Select

A value of $84.99  USD* per day

View Premier Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

If you purchased before December 2022 and haven't upgraded: View Premier Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

No-Alcohol Drink Packages

Zero Alcohol Package

Enjoy premium and specialty coffees and teas along with sodas, fresh juices and healthy smoothies (juice bar), hot chocolate, "zero-proof" mocktails, bottled water, San Pellegrino, Evian and Red Bull Energy Drinks througout your entire cruise with this zero-alcohol beverage package.

The Zero-Alcohol Drink Package is $29.99 USD* per person, per day.

Available for purchase on board or for booked guests in Cruise Personalizer .

View Zero-Alcohol Drink Package terms & conditions.

Classic Soda Package

This package includes all sodas, fruit juices, mocktails and smoothies.

The Classic Soda Package is $14.99 USD* per person, per day

View Classic Soda Package terms and conditions.

*Price listed is in USD and excludes service charge. An 18% service charge will be applied to all itineraries excluding Australia. Purchase price may vary due to currency exchange rates. Beverage package charges are calculated based on the total number of days of your cruise. 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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Our expert Mixologist, Rob Floyd, has refreshed the cocktail menus across the entire Princess fleet using his unique blend of knowledge, technique and flair for storytelling. Exclusive cocktails from the master himself join guest favorites with locally inspired flavors to create moments remembered long beyond the last day of the voyage.

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Fresh Is an Ingredient

Rob Floyd’s signature cocktails are made with freshly squeezed citrus, fruit muddled in the glass and carefully chosen herbs for a drinking experience unlike any other. From light and fruit-forward to crisp, complex and engaging, each bar has cocktails created just for its unique atmosphere. Come see what’s new!

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It’s the place where every drink is an experience and tells a story, connecting you to those around you and regional flavors around the world. Based on Good Spirits, the popular TV series that traveled to far-away destinations in search of local ingredients for original cocktails, our lively bar is the perfect place to explore new drinks. Our onboard mixologist immerses you in the culture of your chosen destination as he crafts your cocktail. Catch the original series on the MedallionClass® app or your stateroom TV.

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World-class in Every Glass

Curated for your enjoyment, our award-winning wine assortment offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a wine lover or a wine novice, you’ll find top selections from the world’s best wine regions — and at every price point. From Chilean Cabernets to New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, immerse yourself in the globe’s diverse wine regions and cultures. Raise a glass to over 100 new wines on our fleetwide menus featuring biodynamic, organic and sustainable, rare vintages, women winemakers and more!

Partners in Wine

Grab a seat at the table for new experiences with some of the world’s leading vintners. We’ve partnered with two iconic Napa Valley-based wineries: Silverado Vineyards and Caymus Vineyards. Each experience brings you chef-designed multicourse meals perfectly paired with wine for the optimal experience. Exclusive to Princess guests, these food and wine dinners will expand your palate. Book your spot at these limited-space gourmet events on the app or call the Dine Line.

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Complete Guide to Princess Cruises Drink Packages

Our Guide to Princess Cruises Drink Packages (2023) covers all the new plans and all-inclusive fares to help you decide if you should upgrade.

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Are you wondering if you should purchase a Princess Cruises drink package? You are not alone, as it is a question we get quite often from fellow cruisers. While there are many  pros for buying a beverage package , there are also some reasons why  cruise ship drink packages might be waste of money .

Further, with the new Princess Plus and Princess Premier cruise packages, you might be wondering if it is worth upgrading to this more all-inclusive pricing. So, in this Complete Guide to Princess Cruises Drink Packages for 2023, we detail all the new beverage packages, drink prices, and FAQs to help you decide if one is right for your next cruise.

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Complete Guide to Princess Cruises Drink Packages (2023)

Are drinks included on princess cruises.

While some beverages are included in the standard Princess Cruises fare , many drinks will cost you extra money.

Princess Cruises does offer a variety of complimentary beverages. These include juice during breakfast, non-bottled iced water, iced tea, tea, and brewed coffee.

Other beverages like specialty coffees, smoothies, fresh juice, soft drinks, bottled water, and energy drinks are all an additional fee. Likewise, all alcoholic beverages cost extra.

What are the Princess Cruises drink packages?

Princess Cruises has recently revamped its drink package offerings to now include two alcoholic drink package options, the Plus Beverage Package and the Premier Beverage Package.

There are also three non-alcoholic Princess Cruises drink packages: the Zero Alcohol Drink Package, Classic Soda Package, and New Grounds Coffee Package.

Additionally, similar to other brands like Celebrity Cruises , Princess Cruises has also rolled out two more all-inclusive packages, the Plus Package and the Premier Package. We will discuss these packages a bit later.

Princess Cruises Drink Package Basics

There are a few basic things you need to know about the Princess Cruises drink packages before we dive into the details of each option.

• Each drink package is priced per day, per person.
• Packages must be purchased for the entire duration of the cruise.
• A service charge of 18% will be added to the total purchase price of a drink package at checkout (excluding Australia itineraries). Additionally, a tax may be added at the time of purchase for certain itineraries or ports of embarkation. 
• These packages may be purchased online pre-cruise up to four days prior to sailing or once onboard the ship. The package is offered onboard on embarkation day only.
• Beverage packages are non-refundable and non-transferable within three days of sailing and/or once onboard the ship.
• Of course, there is no sharing of the package or using your drink package to order drinks for other cruisers.
• You are limited to only one beverage per order, alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
• However, unlike many other cruise lines, all passengers staying in the same stateroom do  NOT  have to purchase the Princess Cruises drink package.
• Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 drinks in a 24 hour period (6 AM to 6 AM). Non-alcoholic drinks do not have this limitation.
• The packages may be used on private islands, at all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater that offer beverage service.

How do you purchase Princess Cruises drink packages?

Guests can purchase add-ons including drink packages via the online cruise planner up to four days prior to their sail date. Princess Cruises drink packages can also be purchased onboard during the first day of the cruise only. Unlike most cruise lines, just one person can purchase a drink package.

Similarly, guests can upgrade to one of the new more inclusive packages up to four days before sail date or during embarkation day. However, both the first and second guest on the reservation will need to purchase the same pricing fare.

Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Plus and Premier drink packages.

How much are the Princess Cruises drink packages?

When it comes to different drink packages on Princess Cruises, cruisers can select from a number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Of course though, you will want to know the Princess drink package prices when considering if one is worth it for you.

Plus Beverage Package is US $64.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $76.70 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $110.00 per day which includes a service charge.

Premier Beverage Package is US $84.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $100.30 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $140.00 per day which includes a service charge.

Zero-Alcohol Package is USD $39.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $47.19 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. The package is AUD $65.99 per day which includes a service charge for all Australian based vessels. 

Classic Soda Package is USD $12.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $15.32 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. The package is AUD $20.68 per day which includes a service charge for all Australian based vessels.

When looking at the prices of the alcoholic drink packages, you will notice that they are MORE expensive than upgrading to one of the more all-inclusive pricing fares. The Plus package is $60 per person, per day and the Premier package is $80 per person, per day.

Princess Cruises Drink Package Prices:

• Plus Beverage Package – $64.99 per person, per day plus 18% gratuity
• Premier Beverage Package – $84.99 per person, per day plus 18% gratuity
• Zero Alcohol Package – $39.99 per person, per day plus 18% gratuity
• Classic Soda Package – $12.99 per person, per day plus 18% gratuity

Is there a limit on drinks with Princess drink packages?

Unlike some cruise lines like Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises which do not have any limits, Princess Cruises drink packages DO have a daily limit.

Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 drinks in a 24 hour period (6 AM to 6 AM). However, non-alcoholic drinks do not have this limitation and do not count towards the 15 drink limit.

Of course, staff do have the right to refuse you bar service if you are intoxicated. Knowing your limits is just as important on a cruise ship as it is during your regular life!

What is the difference between the Princess Cruises Plus Beverage Package and Premier Beverage Package?

Previously, Princess Cruises only offered one alcoholic drink package. The former “Premier” drink package is now the Plus Beverage package. This package features all the previous inclusions. Now, there is also a new Premier Beverage package which is a more inclusive drink package option.

In short, the Plus drink package covers drinks up to $15, and the Premier covers drinks up to $20.

Princess Cruises Plus Beverage Package

The Princess Cruises Plus Beverage Package is priced at $64.99 per person, per day plus an additional 18% gratuity.

This drink package includes beer, spirits, wine by the glass, and cocktails up to $15 USD ($22 AUD). It also includes all non-alcoholic beverages including bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, the new Juice Bar, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, frappes at Coffee & Cones, milkshakes (if available), and Red Bull energy drinks.

Further, the package includes a 25% discount on all bottles of wine, one-liter bottles of water, canned soda, and bottled juices. 

This package has a daily limit on alcoholic beverages of 15 beverages over a 24-hour period.

Princess Cruises Plus Beverage Package does not include bottled spirits or bottled wine, any items offered in retail venues, Mini-Bar items, and souvenir Glassware.

Additionally, the package excludes events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream.

Summary of what’s included in the Plus Beverage Package:

• Cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees, fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices and healthy smoothies, new juice bar, mocktails, and crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd
• 50 spirits, 25 wines by the glass, 25 beers, all specialty coffees & non- alcoholic drinks
• 25% discount on wine bottles
• 25% discount on large bottles of water and cans of soda

Princess Cruises Premier Beverage Package

The Princess Cruises Premier Beverage Package is priced at $84.99 per person, per day plus gratuity.

This drink package includes everything from the Plus Beverage Package as well as additional top-shelf premium beverages. It includes a premium selection of beer, spirits, wine by the glass, and cocktails up to $20 USD ($30 AUD).

Further, guests can enjoy all non-alcoholic beverages including bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, the new Juice Bar, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, frappes at Coffee & Cones, milkshakes (if available), and Red Bull energy drinks. 

The package also provides guests a 25% discount on all bottles of wine, one-liter bottles of water, canned soda, and bottled juices. If dining at a specialty restaurant, a large (one-liter) bottle of still or sparkling water is covered by the package.

This drink package also has a daily limit on alcoholic beverages of 15 beverages over a 24-hour period.

Similarly, Princess Cruises Premier Beverage Package does not include bottled spirits or bottled wine, any items offered in retail venues, Mini-Bar items, and souvenir Glassware.

Just like the Plus package, the Premier package also excludes events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream.

Summary of what’s included in the Premier Beverage Package:

• Top shelf spirits, reserve wines by the glass, and new high-end crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd
• Selection of 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, 20+ high-end crafted cocktails
• Premier wines by the glass including Duckhorn, Stag’s Leap, Grgich Hills, and Cattier Champagne
• Private Woodford Reserve Bourbon Selection created exclusively for Princess
• Personalized Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Single Barrel Select

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Princess Cruises Non-Alcoholic Drink Packages

Zero alcohol drink package.

The Zero Alcohol Drink Package (formerly Princess Cruises Premier Coffee and Soda Package) is $39.99 per person, per day plus 18% service charge.

The Zero Alcohol Drink Package includes all specialty coffees and teas, hot chocolate, fountain sodas, fresh juices and healthy smoothies (juice bar), bottled water, Frappes at Coffee & Cones, mocktails, Red Bull Energy Drinks, and Milk Shakes (if available).

The package also provides a 25% discount on canned items such as soda or bottled juices.

This package does not include any other bottled or canned items, mini-bar items, or vending machine items. Of course, the package also excludes all alcoholic items and does not provide a discount for any alcoholic drinks.

Classic Soda Package

The Princess Cruises Classic Soda Package is $12.99 per person, per day plus 18% service charge.

This package includes all fountain sodas, fresh juices, mocktails, and smoothies. It also includes one souvenir tumbler based on availability.

However, the package does not include any bottled or canned items (no bottled water), specialty or premium coffees and teas, hot chocolate, ice-cream based drinks, mini-bar items, or alcoholic beverages.

New Grounds Coffee Package

Princess Cruises offers a new beverage package for coffee lovers, The Grounds Coffee Package. This package includes the pre-purchase of a specified number of specialty coffees and complimentary brewed coffee and hot chocolate.

The number of espresso-based drinks does vary by itinerary. Thus, pricing for this package will vary based on your sailing.

Guests may redeem the number of specialty coffees purchased in the package in locations where espresso is available. This will include select bar and dining areas and varies by ship and/or itinerary.

The coffee package is valid only on the voyage for which it is purchased. If the maximum number of coffees pre-purchased are not used during the voyage, the remaining value is not refundable. It is also not transferable to a future voyage.

Pre-purchased specialty coffees may be shared, but complimentary brewed coffee, teas, and hot chocolate continue to be limited to the purchaser.

This package does not include canned coffee items or mini-bar items. Further, it can not be redeemed when ordering room service either.

Princess Cruises Drink Prices:

Below are a list of the sample drink prices on Princess Cruises. You can also check out our  bar menus from a recent Discovery Princess cruise to determine the cost of your favorite beverages.

• Beers- $6.75
• Wines by the glass- $11
• Mixed Drinks/Cocktails- $8-10
• Specialty Cocktails- $14+
• Specialty Coffee- $3.50
• Bottled Water (500 ml)- $2.65
• Soda- $2.50
• Energy Drinks- $4.50
• Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks- $5.50

If a drink does cost more than the maximum dollar amount of the drink package, guests will only pay the the difference (+18% gratuity on the difference).

Are Princess Cruises drink packages worth it?

This brings us back to the original question. Are Princess Cruises drink packages worth it? That is a question that only you can answer based on your own drinking habits. Essentially, will you consume enough to make the purchase “worth it”?

For us, beverage packages usually save us money. Though, we also just enjoy the added convenience of not worrying about the bill the end of the cruise.

Using the chart below, you can do the quick math to see if you would routinely hit the daily “break even” point for the above drink packages.

Now, you should also take into account a few other things before deciding whether you should purchase a drink package or not.

Other Considerations

Some considerations include the length of the cruise and how many ports of call are on the itinerary.

For instance, will you be able to sustain the same drinking pattern over the course of a 10-day or 14-day cruise? If your cruise is port intensive, will you be on the ship enough to make good use of your Princess drink package?

Further, each passenger can bring one bottle of wine or champagne (no larger than 750 ml) onboard in their carryon luggage during embarkation. Any additional bottles of wine can be brought onboard for a $15 corkage fee.

The final, and perhaps the most important consideration, are the new all-inclusive fares. The new Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages make it difficult to justify purchasing just a beverage package alone.

The price of a Plus drink package is $64.99 per day, while upgrading to the Princess Plus fare is only $60 and provides additional benefits.

The same is true for the Premier pricing. The Premier drink package is $84.99 per day, while the Princess Premier fare is only $80 with even more benefits.

Essentially, if you want to purchase an alcoholic drink package, it’s a no-brainer to upgrade. If just one person in the stateroom wants a drink package, or if the second guest is under 21 years old, it makes the decision a bit harder.

Additionally, if you want a non-alcoholic package, you probably won’t recognize much cost savings by upgrading unless you planned to take advantage of the other add-ons anyway, like WiFi or fitness classes. Adding the costs for just the Zero Alcohol package ($39.99), gratuities ($16), and WiFi ($15), you will recognize a small savings of $10.99 a day.

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Princess Plus and Princess Premier Cruise Packages – What’s the difference?

So, what exactly are these all-inclusive pricing fares we keep talking about and what do they include?

Basically, when you book a Princess cruise, you will now have the option of three different price levels. These levels are Princess Standard, Princess Plus, and Princess Premier.

The Princess Standard fare is basically a cruise only rate.

Princess Plus

Guests can upgrade to the Princess Plus fare for $60 per person, per day. This fare includes the Plus Beverage Package, WiFi for one device per guest, and Crew Appreciation (gratuities) .

Guests also get two premium desserts per day, two fitness classes per cruise, and an unlimited juice bar.

Per Princess Cruises’ website, this is an overall savings of 54%.

The Plus Beverage package alone is $64.99 per day. The WiFi for one device is $15 per day. The Crew appreciation is based on stateroom category. For Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony, it is $16 per person, per day; Mini-Suite and Reserve Collection $17; Suites $18.

As you can see, you are basically getting WiFi and gratuities for free by choosing this rate instead of just purchasing a drink package. Not to mention, you also get the other perks like dessert, fitness classes, and the juice bar.

Summary of what’s included in Princess Plus pricing:

• Princess® dining, accommodations and entertainment
• MedallionClass® experience
• Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $15 each)
• Wi-Fi (1 device per guest)
• Crew appreciation
• Premium desserts (2 per day)
• Fitness classes (2 per cruise)
• Unlimited juice bar

Princess Premier

Guests can also upgrade to the Princess Premier fare for $80 per person, per day. This fare includes the Premier Beverage Package, WiFi for 4 devices per guest, Crew Appreciation, and two specialty dining meals per guest.

With this fare, guests also get a photo package, unlimited premium desserts, unlimited fitness classes, unlimited juice bar, a Medallion accessory, and reserved seating in the theater.

This is an overall savings of 66%.

Additionally, Premier guests have the chance to win Princess Prizes. Princess Prizes is a promotion on board that allows guests to win prizes through their stateroom door portal. The prize portal is activated when a guest opens their stateroom door using their Medallion device. Prizes currently include entry into an end-of-cruise drawing for $5,000 or more in cash, onboard credits, onboard dining experiences, free cruises, and $100,000 cash.

The cost of the Premier Beverage package is $84.99 per day. The cost of WiFi for four devices is $40 per day.

Running the numbers, even if you planned to purchase just a Plus drink package, along with WiFi or specialty dining, you should consider this upgrade as it does include quite a bit more for only $80 per day.

Summary of what’s included in Princess Premier pricing:

• Premier Beverage Package (drinks up to $20 each)
• Wi-Fi (up to 4 devices per guest)
• 2 specialty dining meals per guest
• Photo package (unlimited digital + 3 prints)
• Princess Prizes
• Premium desserts (unlimited)
• Fitness classes (unlimited)
• Medallion accessory
• Reserved theater seating (for production shows only)

Terms and Conditions

• Both Princess Plus and Princess Premier are available to ALL guests and ALL stateroom types. They are available for purchase pre-cruise or onboard during the first day of the cruise.
• Third and fourth guests are not required or defaulted to the package of first and second guests in a stateroom. If these guests want to opt in, they will need to contact Princess to have it applied to the booking.
• Even if the 3rd and 4th guests do not have a package, certain items can be shared. WiFi for 4 devices per Princess Premier guest, two specialty dining meals per Princess Premier guest, and the Photo Package are shareable. The meals shared with the 3rd and 4th guests will be counted towards the total four specialty dining meals per stateroom.
• With the new Premier package, reserved theater seating and free shipping for Medallion devices and accessories will also apply to all guests in the stateroom.
• When upgrading, guests who are under 21 will receive the Zero-Alcohol Package. No refund will be offered for the difference
• With Princess Plus, Platinum and Elite guests will automatically receive a 50% discount if they decide to upgrade WiFi to 4 devices.
• Premium desserts include gelato, candies, toppings, a pastry or cookie, and alcohol if desired. Depending on your ship, you will find these at the Gelato café, Swirls, Coffee & Cones, or the pastry shop at World Fresh Marketplace. Excludes SMiZE premium ice creams.
• As part of Princess Cruises’ partnership with XPonential Fitness, there are 3 types of classes to choose from: StretchLab, Pure Barre, and YogaSix. Guests can sign up at the fitness center.
• The new Juice Bar features 4 juice blends and 2 power shots (ginger and turmeric). Each juice is a 6 oz serving and will be unlimited for guests with a package. They are also available a la carte for $6-$8 each for guests with no package.

Have you purchased one of the Princess Cruises drink packages? Do you think upgrading to Princess Plus or Princess Premier is worth it? Drop us an anchor below to share your experiences with drink packages on a cruise.

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There is a lot of confusion on Princess ships right now for people who purchased a drink package before Princess changed the limits. Even though the Plus package says it is for drinks up to $15, some people who purchased earlier will be limited to $12 drinks. So depending on when you purchased, there are actually two different packages.

Still unclear….can drink package be used at specialty dining venues

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How much is the Premier Beverage Package on Princess Cruises Australia ?

The Premier Beverage Package is available from Princess Cruises on select cruises from Australia. The current price for the Premier Beverage Package on Princess Cruises Australia is  $70.79 USD per person per day. This price includes a mandatory 15% service charge. The package includes beer, wine, cocktails, bottled water, fresh juices, smoothies and specialty coffee.

Note: at the current exchange rate (May 2022) of $1 AUD = $0.72 USD, this equates to approximately $103 AUD per person per day .

Package inclusions:

• All beer, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on the Princess Cruises menu(s) or $16.00 AUD and under for ships based in Australia
• Bottled water (500ml only)
• Fountain sodas, fresh juices ( if available), specialty coffees and teas, Red Bull energy drinks
• Gong Cha items (if available)
• Frappe’s at Coffee & Cones
• Smoothies and milk shakes (if available)
• This package also allows you to enjoy your Premier Beverage Package package on all Princess Cruises Private Islands and all food and beverage venues that offer their beverage service.

Furthermore, the Princess Cruises Premier Beverage Package also offers an extra 25% discount on the following items that are otherwise excluded from the package:

• All bottles of wine
• 1 Litre bottles of water (if dining at a specialty venue, a large 1 Litre bottle of water, still or sparkling, is included free of charge by the package)
• Canned soft drink, and bottled juices

Package qualification:

To qualify for this drinks package, Princess Cruise guests must purchase the Premier Beverage Package for every day of sailing. Partial or prorated packages or segments will not be accepted.

This drinks package may be pre-purchased up to 4 days prior to boarding the vessel. It is not available for pre-purchase within 3 days of sailing but is offered on board on embarkation day. It is not sold after embarkation day.

Package sales are final within 3 days of sailing or once purchased onboard your eligible Princess cruise.

The package is NOT available for voyages of fewer than 7 nights for Australia-based itineraries, or voyages 2 nights or under for all other non-Australian itineraries.

Note: click the following link to view our full range of  Princess Cruises

Package restrictions:

Some restrictions with this Princess Cruises drinks package do apply:

A maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks per day (24 hour period) are included in the package.

Non-alcoholic drinks do not count towards this 15 daily drink limit.

You can only order 1 drink at a time. This rule applies to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Any drinks selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16.00 AUD price are charged at full drinks menu price.

You are not permitted to share your drinks package with any other cruise guest.

[ prices are correct as of: 21 May 2019 ]

Author: Alison Campbell

Post Date: 21st May 2019

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Worth It? Princess Cruise Drink Packages Explained (Prices, What’s Included, and More)

Wondering if the alcoholic drink package on Princess is worth it? Or maybe you know you want the package, but want to know all the details of how it works before you buy.

Drink packages have a lot to offer for passengers. Instead of having to worry about paying for each drink — and keeping track of the bar tab — you can simply head up to the bar whenever you want something and order. So whether you have five cocktails or six beers, or a mix of coffee in the morning, wine in the afternoon, and margaritas at dinner, you’ll pay one flat fee.

But there is a lot to know about these packages, including some fine print that can help you decide if they are worth it or not on your next cruise.

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What Drink Packages Does Princess Offer?

Princess provides two offerings for passengers when it comes to alcoholic drink packages.

These packages are the Plus Beverage Package, featuring drinks up to $15 per glass and the Premier Beverage Package, which is a higher-end offering with drinks up to $20 per glass .

Purchasing one of these packages gives you access to dozens of drink options while on your cruise, running everything from cocktails to beer, water, juices, and soda.

In addition, Princess also offers several non-alcoholic package options, including a soda package, a coffee package, and a Zero-Alcohol Drink Package that includes everything from mocktails to soda to energy drinks. However, we will focus our attention on the ins and outs of the alcoholic drink packages on Princess.

How Much Do Drink Packages Cost?

Unlike some cruise lines that charge varied prices, Princess has stable costs on the drink packages.

The lower tier Princess Plus Beverage Package costs $64.99 per person, per day starting February 2023. There is an additional 18% gratuity charge tacked onto this amount. Therefore, a passenger would pay $76.69 per day. Over the course of a 7-day cruise, the total would come to $536.82.

The higher-end Princess Premier offer runs $84.99 per person, per day or $100.29 after the gratuity amount. That comes to a total of $702.02 for a person on a 7-day cruise.

However, you can get the drink package for less if your purchase it through one of Princess’ all-inclusive deals (Princess Plus and Princess Premier). We have more details on this below.

How Does Gratuity Work With the Package?

Princess charges an 18% gratuity on the cost of the drink package when you buy . So while it might have a headline price of $64.99 per day, the actual cost is $76.69. This gratuity covers any drinks you get with the package, however.

So if you make a purchase from the bar with the drink package, it will not have an additional gratuity tacked on — your drink is no cost from the bar. Without the package, you would pay the menu price, plus an extra 18%.

How Do I Purchase the Princess Drink Package?

To purchase the package, you have a few options. First you can purchase the package you want before you sail through your online account or through calling the cruise line. In this case, you’ll have to pre-purchase at least four days of getting on the ship.

You can also wait to purchase the package once on the ship. It will be sold onboard during embarkation day.

But there is another way to buy, and that is with the Princess Plus and Princess Premier all-inclusive offers . These deals offer gratuities, wi-fi, a drink package, and more included in the cruise fare. They also provide the best deal for the drink package. See our section titled “Is it Better to Buy the Drink Package or Get it Through Princess Plus/Premier?” below.

What’s Included in the Package?

When you purchase your package, you’re getting most drinks on the ship included. Both packages include beer, liquor, wine by the glass, bottled water, fountain sodas, specialty coffee/tee, milkshakes, and energy drinks.

Having either package also grants you a 25% discount on bottles of wine, large bottles of water and cans of soda.

For the Plus Beverage Package, it includes these beverages priced $15 per glass or less. For the Premier Beverage Package, it includes beverages up to $20 per glass, giving you more access to high-end drinks.

Princess says that the Plus package offers 50 spirits, along with 25 wines by the glass and 25 beers, the Premier package offers “75 spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, 20+ high-end, crafted cocktails.”

What’s NOT included in the Drink Packages?

Most drinks you want will be included in the package, but there are some restrictions on beverages you can purchase. All of the following are specifically mentioned as not available with the drink package:

• Bottles of alcohol for sale on the ship (except beer)
• Drinks from the mini-bar
• Buckets of beer
• Souvenir glassware

Apart from that, most beverages you see on the ship will be available under the package.

Is it Better to Buy the Drink Package or Get it Through Princess Plus/Premier All-Inclusive Offers?

With most cruise lines, you have a simple option — buy the drink package or not. On Princess, it’s slightly more complicated. That’s because Princess offers all-inclusive options for their passengers. You can buy the standard base fare with just the cruise included, or you can buy one of the following offers:

• Princess Plus ($60 per person, per day) : Includes cabin, plus wi-fi (one device), daily gratuities, and Plus Beverage Package plus premium desserts, fitness classes, and juice bar.
• Princess Premier ($80 per person, per day) : Includes cabin, plus wi-fi (four devices), daily gratuities, specialty dining (two meals), photo package, Princess Prizes, and Premier Beverage Package plus premium desserts, fitness classes, juice bar, and reserved theater seating.

As you can see, the price for these all-inclusive options is less than the cost of the drink package alone . In addition, you receive even more perks — such as daily gratuities and wi-fi — included.

If you know you plan to purchase a drink package, then it’s a much better value to get it through the all-inclusive offers instead of purchasing it by itself at the current prices.

You can read more about these Princess offers here .

Can I Share the Package?

No, you can’t get a package and then share drinks from it. Princess says specifically that “packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable.”

Will the cruise line know if you get a drink and then pass it one to someone without the package? Likely not, however, it is against the rules. If caught, then the cruise line says they reserve the right to cancel the package.

Do I Have to Buy the Package for the Entire Cruise?

Yes. One aspect of drink packages — including Princess’ offering — is that they are required to be bought for the entire cruise if you decide to purchase. You can’t pick and choose days.

Princess specifically says that “partial/pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guests voyage are NOT accepted.”

Is There a Limit on the Number of Drinks You Can Have?

There is a limit on the number of alcoholic beverages that you can order per day.

Princess places a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hours , going from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. If you try to exceed this limit, then the cruise line says it’s “at the discretion of shipboard management and crew” but will be charged the menu price.

However, non-alcoholic beverages don’t count in this figure and there is no limit on how many you can have. So don’t worry that having a bottle of water in between drinks is going to limit how many cocktails you can have.

Does The Drink Package Work on Private Islands or Ports?

When in a typical port of call, the drink package does not extend to land. Since these spots are independent of the cruise line, don’t expect to be able to use drink offer to get a beverage on shore.

However, Princess says that the package can be used on their private islands . So if visiting one of these spots, you can use the package just like on the ship.

Are Princess Drink Packages Worth the Money?

Whether or not a drink package is worth the money is often a point of contention. With the Princess deal, however, we think it’s definitely worth it for most people .

If purchased on its own, the math behind the package may not work for you. After all, you have to drink enough each day to make up for the cost of the drink package. With Princess’ all-inclusive offers, however, the math shifts strongly in favor of having the package.

For example, the Princess Plus package costs passengers $60 per day. For that amount, you get daily gratuities ($16 per day for most cabins), wi-fi, and the drink package.

Even if you don’t use the wi-fi service at all, the cost of gratuities is something you’d pay for no matter what. Subtracting that cost out, it means you’ll pay $44 total for the drink package . That’s the cost of only a handful of drinks each day, and don’t forget that non-alcoholic beverages like specialty coffees, water, and soda are also included.

So if you know you want the package, we suggest opting for one of Princess’ all-inclusive options as it’s less expensive. And when you consider what’s included in the deal, it makes the math work strongly in favor of the drink package if you plan to drink even a moderate amount.

For more on drink packages, you can explore the links below:

• Everything to Know About Alcohol & Drinks on a Cruise (Costs, Rules, & More)
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I read this article hoping to find an answer, are the soda-only or non-alcoholic drink packages worth it? No one in my party drinks alcohol, but we are all addicted to soda, energy drinks, and milkshakes. We don’t need the other perks of the cruise-line packages. I guess I just answered my own question.

If “addicted” then yes, it should be worth it. If you just like it, take advantage of being able to bring a 12-pack on with you and save some money.

This is a great explanation, but one thing missing from consideration is whether both people in the cabin drink alcohol. If one purchases a package, the other also must purchase the package. My traveling drinks alcohol, I do not. While I understand that other drinks are included, I can’t even come close to drinking $35 worth of non-alcoholic beverages per day, every day (~$15/day gratuities and $10/day wifi, leaves $35/day for beverages). On my most recent cruise, we opted not to do the package and saved a lot of money (over buying it), buying our beverages “on the go.” So the bottom line is, do the math and consider your drinking habits. Thanks for publishing this explanation.

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For bookings made prior to 16 December 2022 AND/OR sailings departing before 20 February 2023.

^Princess Plus fare is valid for the first two guests in the stateroom. Princess Plus is contingent on ship capacity and only available on select voyages. Princess Plus fare includes the cruise fare packaged with the Plus Beverage Package and Wi-Fi. Plus Beverage Package – applies to the first 2 guests in the stateroom when aged 18 years or over (21 years on some international voyages). For purchases made prior to 12 May 2022, this Beverage Package was previously named ‘Premier Beverage Package’. Exclusions apply, see the Beverage Packages & Drinks page for full details. Plus Beverage Package allows guests to enjoy up to 15 drinks a day up to the value of $16 per drink (including basic cocktails, glasses of wine, beers, spirits & coffee) + 25% off all bottles wine. Service of alcohol is always subject to Princess Cruises RSA Policies. Guests under legal drinking age will receive the Premier Coffee & Soda package and will not receive any refund or otherwise for that portion of the offer. Wi-Fi  - unlimited MedallionNet package applies, which is limited to 1 device per passenger and up to 4 passengers in the stateroom. For full conditions including usage limitations, see the MedallionNet page . All internet usage subject to Princess Cruises’ standard policies, which may limit browsing of sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings subject to change with or without notice.

^^Princess Premier fare is valid for the first two guests in the stateroom. Princess Premier is contingent on ship capacity and only available on select voyages. Princess Premier fare includes the cruise fare packaged with the Premier Beverage Package, Four-Device Wi-Fi, Specialty Dining Credits, Photo Package and Princess Prizes credit. Premier Beverage Package – applies to the first 2 guests in the stateroom when aged 18 years or over (21 years on some international voyages). Exclusions apply, see the Beverage Packages & Drinks page for full details. Premier Beverage Package allows guests to enjoy up to 15 drinks a day up to the value of $22 per drink (including new specialty cocktails, glasses of wine, beers, premium spirits & coffee) + 25% off all bottles wine. Service of alcohol is always subject to Princess Cruises RSA Policies. Guests under legal drinking age will receive the Coffee & Soda package and will not receive any refund or otherwise for that portion of the offer. Wi-Fi  - unlimited MedallionNet package applies, which is expanded to 4 devices per passenger and up to 4 passengers in the stateroom. For full conditions including usage limitations, see the MedallionNet page. All internet usage subject to Princess Cruises’ standard policies, which may limit browsing of sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings subject to change with or without notice.   Specialty Dining – applies to the first 2 guests in the stateroom. Guests receive 2 complimentary dinners for two in any of our onboard specialty restaurants. Restaurants vary by ship. A voucher will be delivered to your stateroom and is redeemable with the Maitre d’ at time of dining. Restaurant and reservation time will be assigned by Princess Cruises. The offer does not apply to special dining events or packages that take place in specialty restaurants. Beverages are not included and are available at an additional cost. Dining Crew Appreciations are included. Specialty dining voucher is non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash. Princess reserves the right to substitute for onboard spending money of equal value which will expire if not used by 10:00 PM on the last evening of the cruise. Photo Package – applies to the first 2 guests in the stateroom. Allows guests access via the MedallionClass App to all Digital Copies of photos taken onboard where they have been tagged via their Medallion device, plus 3 physical photo prints sized 8x10 which must be redeemed onboard at the Photo Gallery. 

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Princess Drink Packages Compared: Plus vs. Premier

Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 05:02 pm

Cruising with Princess Cruises offers an indulgent experience filled with luxurious amenities, and one aspect that adds to the enjoyment is the selection of beverage packages. As of December 2022, Princess Cruises introduced two new drink packages : Plus and Premier. 

These packages enhance the onboard experience by providing guests with a variety of refreshing beverages. If this is your first cruise , or you fifth, be aware that all cruise lines have policies for what beverages you can bring on board .  In this post, we will explore the key differences between Princess Drink Packages: Plus vs. Premier and help you decide which one suits your preferences.

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Princess Plus Drink Package

The Plus Drink Package is a well-rounded offering that caters to the majority of guests’ beverage needs. These include beverages that cost up to $15 USD each. Let’s take a closer look at its features:

Plus Beverage Selection

The Plus Drink Package includes a wide range of options, such as beer, wine by the glass, cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. This package covers most popular drinks, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite beverages without any additional costs.

According to the Princess website, the Plus Cruise Drink Packages includes:

• Cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices and healthy smoothies (juice bar), new juice bar, mocktails and crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd
• 50 spirits, 25 wines by the glass, 25 beers, all specialty coffees & non-alcoholic drinks
• 25% discount on wine bottles (including rare vintages)
• 25% discount on large bottles of water and cans of soda

Plus Price and Availability

The Plus Drink Package is available for purchase at a fixed price per day, making it a convenient choice for guests who prefer to have their drinks covered throughout the cruise. It is important to note that the package is available for the entire duration of the cruise and cannot be purchased on a per-day basis.

To give you an idea of pricing, at the time of this writing (June 2023), the Plus beverage package is $64.99 per person per day.

Plus Inclusions

With the Plus Drink Package, guests can savor their favorite drinks up to a specific dollar limit per beverage. If the selected drink exceeds the limit, the difference in price will be charged separately.

However, the majority of drinks fall within the package’s limit, ensuring that guests can enjoy a wide variety without additional charges.

Princess Premier Drink Package

The Premier Drink Package, as the name suggests, offers a more elevated and inclusive experience. Top-shelf Premier beverages cost up to $20 USD each.  Here’s what sets it apart:

Premier Extensive Beverage Selection

The Premier Drink Package encompasses a vast selection of beverages, including premium spirits, fine wines, cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic options.

This package is ideal for guests with discerning tastes or those who wish to explore a wider array of high-end choices.

According to the Princess Cruie website, the Premier Cruise Drink Packages include:

The Premier Beverage Package includes everything the Plus Beverage Package has and:

• Top-shelf spirits, reserve wines by the glass and new high-end crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd
• Selection of 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, 20+ high-end, crafted cocktails
• Premier wines by the glass including Duckhorn, Stag’s Leap, Grgich Hills and Cattier Champagne
• Private Woodford Reserve Bourbon Selection created exclusively for Princess
• Personalized Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Single Barrel Select

Premier Unlimited Beverage Enjoyment

Unlike the Plus Drink Package, the Premier Drink Package allows unlimited consumption of beverages without any dollar limits per drink. This means you can indulge in your favorite high-end drinks or explore new and exclusive options throughout your cruise without any additional charges.

Premier Perks

In addition to unlimited drinks, the Premier Drink Package offers extra perks, such as access to the exclusive Premier Lounge and priority service at the bars. These benefits further enhance the overall cruising experience for those who opt for this package.

To give you an idea of pricing, at the time of this writing (June 2023), the Plus beverage package is $84.99 per person per day.

Know Before You Go

As is customary with all cruise ships regardless of which cruise line, age restrictions will apply for the purchase of any beverage package.

Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages pre 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.), for the Plus Beverage Package.

On Princess Cruises, a beverage package can be pre-purchased at least four days before sailing, but not within three days of sailing. You will also be able to purchase the package on board on embarkation day , but beverage packages will not be sold after embarkation day. It seems contradictory that you can purchase a package four days ahead, but not three days ahead and yet you can purchase a package on the day you leave, but those are the stipulations that Princess adheres to.

Beverage packages are not refundable or transferable when they are purchased on board. Advanced purchases are not refundable or transferable within three days of sailing.

Here are some of the exclusions for drink packages, and Princess reserves the right to implement exclusions without notice.

• The package does not apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops on board.
• The package does not apply to Mini-Bar items.
• The package does not apply to souvenir Glassware.
• The package excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc.

If you want to check out the fine print, click below for more info on the Plus and Premier beverage packages aboard Princess Cruises.

Plus Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

Premier Beverage Package Terms & Conditions

If you are planning to book a cruise with Princess, be sure to check their website for promotions and up-to-date information on Princess Cruise Drink Packages .

Final Thoughts

Whether you choose the Plus or Premier Drink Package on your Princess Cruises voyage, both options offer a remarkable selection of beverages to cater to your preferences.

The Plus Drink Package provides a comprehensive range of drinks at a fixed price per day, accommodating most guests’ needs. On the other hand, the Premier Drink Package offers an elevated experience with unlimited access to premium beverages, along with exclusive perks.

Consider your individual preferences, budget, and desired level of indulgence when making your choice. Regardless of the package you select, you can look forward to enjoying a delightful array of beverages as you cruise with Princess Cruises.

So, raise a glass and embark on an unforgettable voyage, immersing yourself in the luxury and relaxation that Princess Cruises has to offer. Cheers!

Want to know more?

Check out our post on Royal Caribbean Drink Packages , or find out what beverages you can bring onboard.

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Drink Packages for Australian Cruises

Deciding which Cruise to take usually involves weighing up all the optional extras included in your package. One of the most frequently asked questions by travellers is the prices and inclusions of the Drinks Package onboard. Considering whether you take out the drinks package or not can be a costly decision or a real money saver than buying at full price onboard. Some of the questions you should ask yourself when deciding to buy a drink package or not should include:

• How many drinks do you think you will consume onboard?
• What is your drink budget per day?
• Will you be drinking alot of alcoholic beverages or are you a non-drinker?
• Will you be drinking throughout the day or just in the evenings?
• Do you go for the fully inclusive option including Beers, Wines and Soft drinks or just a non-alcoholic option?
• Will the whole family be drinking? Just the kids or just the adults?

Luckily, we’ve created a comprehensive list of all the available packages and options available for both Adults and Children onboard vessels departing from Australia. So what is the best drinks package for you? Below we take a look at all the beverage options for Australian Cruises.

P&O Cruises Australia

P&O have recently included drinks packages on all P&O Cruise ships. The Premium Beverage Package which includes Alocholic drinks however is only currently available on crusies of 7 nights or more. For shorter cruises the Soft Drinks package is available and can be upgraded to include in room Bottled Water.

The  P&O Premium Beverage Package  includes soft drinks, wine, beer, selected spirits, cocktails, coffee and small bottles of water. Priced at $79 AUD per person / per day this can be a great value for money  and a real saving if you like to drink more than just a few beverages per day. Only available to those aged 18 years and over the package must be purchased for the entire trip and includes any individual beverage up to the value of $12 AUD. Items above $12 AUD are not included in the P&O Premium Package. Beverages are served one drink per order per eligible guest.

Including the Premium Drinks package on your cruise would be worth it if you think you'll drink a range of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits throughout the day and with your meals. Having for example 3 cocktails by the pool, some water, a coke for lunch, a beer, wine and coffee with your evening meal and you'll definately hit the $79 mark anyway if you didn't include the package prior to departure.

The  P&O Soft Drink package  is priced at $7 AUD per person / per day and includes unlimited Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lift, Fanta, Tonic Water, Soda Water and Ginger. The package does not include bottled water (still or sparkling) and juice, or energy drinks such as Red Bull. The package does not include orders made from your cabin. Again, the package must be purchased for the entire duration of your trip.

As an upgrade you may want to also include the  In Room Bottled Water package  is priced at $15 per package and includes 6 large bottles of water for the price of 3 delivered to you cabin oboard.

P&O Ships departing Australia including these packages are:

• Pacific Aria
• Pacific Dawn
• Pacific Explorer
• Pacific Adventure

Princess Cruises in Australia have recently included the Premier Beverage Package which includes both alcoholic an non-alcoholic drinks.

The Premier Beverage PAckage includes beer, cocktails, spirits, wine by the glass, soft drinks, shakes, specialty coffees, and bottled water. Priced at $59.99 USD per person per day plus an 18% service charge (Total $70.79 USD) this package is slightly better priced than the P&O Premium Drinks package. This package is only available on cruises of 8 nights or more and only includes drinks up to the value of $16 AUD. As an added incentive to take up this offer, passengers who purchase the deal also receive a 40% discount on bottles of wine under $100 AUD.

The Unlimited Soda & More Package inludes soft drinks and soda water served by the glass at all bars and restaurants plus mocktails, juices, and hot chocolate. The package can be purchased for $7.95 AUD per person per day.

These prices are valid for Princess Cruise Ships within Australia including:

• Sun Princess
• Golden Princess
• Diamond Princess
• Sea Princess
• Emerald Princess
• Majestic Princess

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean currently has 4 drinks packages available onboard cruise lines entering Australia. The packages range from the basic optioned Royal Replenish package up to the Ultimate Package which includes a virtually unlimited variety of drinks at a rate of $67 USD per person per day.

Drink packages are available on ships entering Australia and other vessels within the Royal Caribbean International fleet.

• Voyager of the Seas
• Radiance of the Seas
• Legend of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas

Carnival Cruises Australia

Carninval Cruises now offers an alcohol inclusive package on Australian Cruises through it's CHEERS! drinks package. The price as at 14 September 2021 is $119 per person per day and applicable on all cruises 7 days or longer departing Australia.

The Non-alcoholic drinks package Bottomless Bubbles on Carnival Cruises includes unlimited soft drinks and juice for the full length of your cruise.

"Bottomless Bubbles" is available on Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend out of Australia and internationally.

Carnival serves alcoholic beverage packages on its international cruises within its CHEERS all inclusive package which can be booked for $49.95 USD per person, per day plus gratuities. Note: Cut off for purchasing is 1 day prior boarding and is only available for those 21 years and over.

Holland America

Holland America Line tailors a Signature Beverage Package for those aged 21 and over. The HAL drinks package includes a variety of wine, spirits, beers and cocktails (non-alcoholic included) from a variety of bars, lounges and restaurants onboard. Prices are per day and valid for the length of the entire cruise.

After dinner coffee drinks are available in the Explorer's Lounge, and espresso's made to order from the Explorations Cafe.

Holland America's Signature Beverage Package also includes soft drinks and beverages poolside.

Within Australian waters, the HAL drinks package is available on Volendam and Noordam.

Celebrity offers a number of drinks packages however these are only available Celebrity Solstice in Australian waters and all ships that sail internationally, except for Celebrity Xpedition.

Dream Cruises

Dream Cruises drinks packages are unlimited and guests sharing the same stateroom do not need to order the same package unlike other cruise liners. Drinks Packages are based on 7 night cruises. Prices range from $290 per person for the Refresh Package to the Premium Package @ $599 per person. Guests in "The Palace" have the Premium Package included in their fare.

Dream Cruises ships within the Australia / New Zealand region includes:

• Explorer Dream

Disclaimer:

Please note the prices and inclusions on this page are subject to change without notice and are for use as a guide only. For up to date information please refer to the actual company websites or contact the cruise line directly.

What are your experiences with drinks packages? Tell us below

Princess Cruises Drink Packages: The Ultimate Guide (2024)

When booking a Princess cruise, you’ll need to decide whether to get a drinks package or pay for your drinks individually.

With Princess Cruises, the decision isn’t as straightforward as “Is the Princess drink package worth it?” This is because Princess Cruises offers four different drinks packages, as well as two special fares – Princess Plus and Princess Premier – which both give you free drinks.

In fact, Princess Cruises’ pricing gets really confusing when you compare the drinks packages and the special fares.

Don’t worry – this simple guide will help you make the right decision about whether to buy a Princess Cruises drink package or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Princess Premier fares which come with free all-inclusive drinks.

Princess Cruises Drink Packages

Here are the four drink packages that are available…

Prices are in US dollars. If you’re cruising from Australia, the pricing is different and is priced in AUD .

In addition to these packages, Princess Cruises offers the ‘Princess Plus fare’ and the ‘Princess Premier fare’. These bundle the drink packages with wifi, crew tips and a whole host of other extras.  I’ll give you more info on those further in this article.

If you just want the quick maths on whether a drink package is worth it, this calculator is for you…

Now, let’s take a closer look at Princess Cruises drinks prices and what you get in each package…

1. Plus Beverage Package

Price = $64.99 per day + 18% service charge (totalling $76.69).

Includes drinks up to $15:

• Choice of 25 beers
• Choice of 25 wines by the glass
• Choice of 50 spirits
• Cocktails and mocktails
• Bottled water (500ml)
• Fountain sodas
• Fresh juices and smoothies from the juice bar
• Speciality teas and coffees
• Frappés at Coffee & Cones
• Red Bull energy drinks

Plus is the most popular drink package. But, if you prefer high-end crafted cocktails, premier wines, top-shelf spirits and Champagne, then you should upgrade to the Premier package…

2. Premier Beverage Package

Price = $84.99 per day + 18% service charge (totalling $100.29).

Includes drinks up to $20:

• Choice of 40+ wines by the glass
• Choice of 75+ spirits

Unless you like to drink several alcoholic drinks each day, you’re unlikely to get your money worth from the alcohol packages. So instead, you should consider one of the following…

3. Zero-Alcohol Drink Package

Price = $29.99 per day + 18% service charge (totalling $35.39).

• Cans of soda
• Hot chocolate

4. Classic Soda Package

Price = $14.99 per day + 18% service charge (totalling $17.69).

• Cans of sodas
• Juices (excluding the fresh juice bar)

What’s not included?

None of the Princess drink packages include:

• Bottles of wine or spirits
• Buckets of beer
• One litre bottles of water (except when dining at speciality restaurants)
• Bottled juices
• Room service
• Self-service or vending machines
• Items from retail shops
• Souvenir glasses

The Plus and Premier Beverage Package will get you a 25% discount on bottles of wine, one-litre bottles of water and cans of soda.

Princess Plus & Princess Premier Fares

Now before, you go ahead and buy a drink package, don’t!!!

You’re always better off getting the Princess Plus or Princess Premier fare that bundles in wifi, tips and other extras, rather than just buying the drinks package.

Both the Princess Plus fare and the Princess Premier fare are $15-20 per day cheaper than just getting the drink package, when you include the service charge costs of the drinks packages.

This doesn’t make much sense, I know. But that’s how it is. There are zero benefits to just buying the drinks packages on their own.

To make sure, I spoke to a member of Princess Cruises’ customer service team:

So for absolute clarity – if you think you’d want an alcoholic drinks package, don’t buy one – pay for the Princess Plus or Princess Premier fare instead.

If you’d like to know more about exactly what’s included, then I recommend that you check out my Princess Plus Vs Premier Guide to help you decide which to choose.

Tip: You can choose the Princess Plus for adults and the standard fare for children. This means that the adults can benefit from the drinks package and the wifi that might be wasted on kids. You can’t do this online, but you can if you book over the phone or with a travel agent.

NEW DEALS JUST RELEASED!

See the latest Princess Cruises offers…

Upgrading After Booking

You can upgrade your cruise to Princess Plus or Princess Premier after booking. To do that, you can call the travel agent that you booked with, or if you booked directly with Princess Cruises you can call them.

You can also upgrade on the first day of your cruise at one of the desks that you’ll find near the atrium.

Is A Drinks Package Worth It?

In short, the two alcoholic drinks packages are never worth buying. You get them included with the Plus or Premier cruise fares, along with other extras, but those special fares are cheaper than buying the drinks packages alone!

Whether or not the Plus or Premier cruise package is worth it depends on how many drinks you plan to drink each day.

The easiest way to calculate whether you should buy a drinks package or choose the Princess Plus or Premier fare is to use my drinks package calculator tool.

But, if you’d rather work it out for yourself, read on for the drinks prices…

Princess Cruises Drinks Prices

The bar prices on Princess Cruises ships are in line with most other cruise lines such as Carnival and P&O Cruises .

Princess Cruises Drinks Prices in 2024:

• Cocktail: $10 to $18
• Mocktail: $7
• Beer: $7 to $7.50
• Glass of wine: $10 to $19
• Soft drinks: $2.50
• Bottle of water (500ml): $2.50

Here are photos of the poolside drinks menus that I took onboard Sky Princess in August 2023…

You can see more Princess Cruises drink menus here .

Some Drinks Are Free

It’s important to consider that there are some drinks that are free of charge for everyone, whether you have a Princess drinks package or not…

Free drinks on Princess Cruises ships include:

• Glasses of iced water
• Brewed coffee
• Fruit juice (with breakfast)

You can see a full list of free drinks on Princess Cruises here .

You Can Bring Your Own Booze

You can also bring drinks on to the ship in your luggage. This may reduce the overall amount that you spend on drinks during your cruise.

Princess Cruises allows each adult to bring one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne on board to drink in your stateroom.

You’re welcome to bring additional wine and champagne, but each bottle will have a $15 corkage fee. If you’ve paid the corkage fee, you can drink your wine anywhere on the ship, including in restaurants and bars.

Guests cruising with Princess Cruises can also bring an unlimited amount of soft drinks and water in cans, bottles or cartons.

Don’t sneak extra alcohol

Sneaking alcohol on to a cruise ship is not a good idea. Your luggage will be scanned and if you’re caught then the drinks will be discarded.

Does Princess Cruises offer free drink packages?

From time to time, Princess Cruises used to offer free drinks packages as a booking incentive.

The last time this was offered was in 2019, when the ‘Sip + Sail’ promotion offered a free alcoholic drinks package to guests booking a balcony stateroom or suite, and a free non-alcoholic drinks package to guests booking an inside or oceanview stateroom.

As the Princess Plus Fare has now become permanent and the Princess Premier Fare was launched in 2022, it seems unlikely that free drinks packages will be offered on cruises in the foreseeable future.

Does Princess Cruises ever offer discounted drink packages?

While some cruise lines like Royal Caribbean have fluid drinks package pricing that goes up and down over time, on Princess cruises, the price is fixed.

The best way to get a discount on your Princess Cruises package is to opt for the Princess Plus Fare which includes free drinks, free wifi and free pre-paid gratuities.

Important Things To Know

Before you take your cruise, I want to make you aware of a few drink package related things. If you get these wrong, you could face unexpected charges, or even risk having your drink package voided.

1. Not every guest in your cabin needs a package

Most cruise lines require that if one person has a drink package, then everybody in the cabin must have one. MSC Cruises even makes kids aged three and over get a kids package, if the parents want a drink package.

However, on Princess Cruises that is not the case . You may buy a drink package for only one person if you wish. But…

2. You cannot share drinks packages

Sharing of drinks packages is forbidden on Princess cruises. If you are caught giving drinks to another passenger, your drinks package may be cancelled without a refund.

3. Drinks packages aren’t available on every cruise

Princess Cruises’ drinks packages are not available on Australian cruises of six nights or less and are not available on one- or two-night cruises.

4. You can only have 15 alcoholic drinks per day

Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 am to 6 am).

Unlike on Carnival Cruises where the system prevents any further alcoholic drinks from being served, with Princess Cruises, any extra drinks may be served, but this is down to the discretion of the bartender.

So, if you don’t look drunk, you can go ahead and order that 16th drink, and you’ll be charged for it as if you didn’t have a package.

There is no limit to the number of non-alcoholic drinks that you can have per day.

5. You can order multiple drinks at a time

On a Princess Cruise, you can order multiple drinks at once, within reason. If you order too many the bartender will probably want to know who they are for and is likley to only serve one per person.

When there was along line at the bar, I queued up with my mum and ordered two beers (one each). She then immediately ordered two beers and was served. This is worth doing when the bar is very busy.

On the app, you can also order multiple drinks at once…

6. If you order expensive drinks, you just pay the difference

Let’s say you havew the Princess Plus Beverage Package that includes drinks priced at up to $15. If you order a drink that costs $16 drink, you will be charged the extra $1.

7. You must buy the package for every day of your cruise

As with all cruise drinks packages , If you buy a Princess Cruises drink package, you must buy it for every day of your cruise. You cannot buy it for only part of your cruise.

8. The minumum drinking age depends on where the cruise departs

On Princess cruises, guests must be 18, 20 or 21 years old, depending on the itinerary.

For cruises between Australia/New Zealand, China, Europe and Singapore ports, the drinking age is 18 . For cruises between Japanese ports, the drinking age is 20. Everywhere else, it is 21.

9. The drinks package works on Princess Cays

When you buu a Princess drink package you’re not limited to only using it onboard your ship. The packages also work on Princess Cruises’ private island, Princess Cays , which is located in the Bahamas.

The Bottom Line

If you’re considering getting a drink package for your Princess Cruise, then you should instead consider the Princess Plus and Princess Premier fares.

The respective fares include their equivalent drinks packages, but are actually cheaper. It’s so confusing, but it’s true!

The only time to consider buying a standalone drinks package would be if you wanted a non-alcoholic one, but even then the Zero-Alcohol package, combined with tips, would be more expensive than the Plus fare. Only the Classic Soda Package makes sense as standalone purchases.

Read more about the Princess fare options, which include drinks packages, in my Princess Plus & Princess Premier guide .

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48 thoughts on “Princess Cruises Drink Packages: The Ultimate Guide (2024)”

Hi. Exactly how much extra is the cost of a Princess Plus package if the higher fare is taken? And can one “upgrade” to a Plus fare on board? Thanks

We’ve booked as a family of 4 for next year. Our son is Type 1 Diabetic and only drinks blackcurrant cordial, which we take on-board with us. If we had 2 non-alcoholic packages (myself and my wife), would we be able to get a soda package for our daughter, without having to buy for our son?

Hi, we are travelling with 2 kids (13 and 8). If we buy the Premier package for us and soda packages for the kids, can they sit with us in the reserved show seats?

How much is a bottle of wine on the Princess cruises? My husband and I will probably drink one bottle of wine per day per person. We plan to bring two bottles of wine with us, but what about the other five days? Is it cheaper to buy bottles of wine onboard or is it better to bring extra bottles of wine and pay the corkage fee. BTW, when do you them you have extra bottles of wine and then pay the corkage fee? Do they do this when we get on the ship?

It’s cheaper to buy wine on board than bring your own and pay corkage.

Where did you ever get that idea? You can save a LOT of money if you BYOW. I have analyzed the full PCL wine list versus retail (using Total Wine for the most part) and there was exactly ONE bottle that was cheaper on the ship.

So agree with you. In Australian waters Princess wines over $50 a bottle, you can purchase a nice bottle from the local for $20 exactly the same bottle of wine. Surely Princess could negotiate better prices for their wines.

Classic Soda package is not offered in 2023. I had to get an in-cabin 6 cans for the price of one package instead. Sky Princess cruise sailing out of Southampton in August.

Hi, just to clarify. 3 in a room, 2 adults with premier plus. Do we need to purchase a soft drinks package for our daughter (14 yrs). Thanks

You don’t have to, you can buy her drinks separately. If Princess sees you using your drinks package to order drinks for her though then they will stop you, as you aren’t allowed to share, even with soft drinks. Hope that helps. Jenni

We have just completed a cruise on Enchanted Princess with Princess Plus. We were not charged for drinks ordered for delivery in cabin. We were also able to order “doubles” of spirits and wine.

Hi David, thanks for letting me know. As far as I can tell the policy hasn’t changed and you should’ve been charged, but I’ll keep looking into it. As far as I know, drinks ordered to the room are still excluded. Jenni.

Not true. They were included, but you may be aware of new policy implemented this month where activating Ocean Now is a 1-time charge of $15 per booked voyage and RS is $5 per time if ordered by cabin phone. If you use ON to order to where you are (including cabin) then the $5 fee does not apply.

Do the drink packages start the moment you board the ship on day one? For instance on embarkment day, can I use my Medallion to order a drink as I am walking to my room for the first time?

Yes, they start straight away.

I cannot find any reference to milk. Is milk included in the fare? Is it included in the drink packages? Is it always charged? What is the cost of a glass of milk?

Milk is always available for free.

I have heard conflicting reports about the 15 drink limit. I have heard that once you reach 15 drinks in a day that you will not be allowed to even buy another drink that you are cut off for the day and that what you should do to avoid this is the ask to purchase your drinks when you get close to the limit to avoid going over. This is my first Princess cruise, normally we are on Royal Caribbean when does not have this limit. I anticipate that some days, for instance the day at Princess Cay or at Sea days my group may run into this issue so just looking for any clarification.

Hi Jenni Me & the wife are going to cruise on the Princess plus fare. And I suppose I’ll be the one going to the bar each time. How can I stop my medallion getting maxed out. Can I just take my wife’s medallion with me, or would she have to accompany me?

You don’t need to go to the bar, they’ll come to you. But if you do go to the bar she doesn’t need to go with you.

Really useful info, thanks. Can I just check that the princess plus drinks package can still be used in speciality restaurants such as Salty dog gastro pub and the crown grill etc? Many thanks in advance.

Hi Paul. Yes, you can use it in all of the venues on board. Jenni

When you have princess plus can you order speciality coffees in the main dining room or speciality resturants especially breakfast time.

Yes you can 🙂

Really helpful article, thank you. We’ve just booked a Princess Plus trip for next year and you’ve answered most of the questions me and my wife had. Just one thing remains unclear – there are some bars onboard (Crooner and Wheelhouse specifically) which indicate that extra charges might apply. Am I correct in thinking that these charges apply for food and that drinks are included in the Premier Drinks Package (subject to the PDP T&Cs)?

If you have the Princess Plus package and order drinks via the Medallion app, are those covered? From my research, I believe they are. So if that is the case, what is the difference between Room Service and Medallion ordering (app or TV)?

Yes they are! With the app they’re delivered to public areas e.g. bars and lounges, whereas room service is just for you room so that would have an extra fee.

The Princess website shows that drinks over $12 are charged the difference in price and not the full price of the drink. Is this something that has changed since you posted this information?

Hi Gregg. Yes, it looks like that has changed on the Princess website. I have updated my guide accordingly. Thanks for your help! Jenni

Can you use your drinks package in the dining room e.g. to have a glass of wine or 2.

Yes you can.

Hi When the ship is in port can I still take advantage of the drinks package if I don’t leave the ship or return earlier than the ships departure? Thanks

You absolutely can!

Does anyone know what drinks are include in the Fountain Sodas?

I note that if you have the Premium Package you also get a 25% discount off wine bottles. Now does that apply right across the Princess Wine List or just to a set price limit of say $100 per bottle maximum?

For example if a bottle of Dom Perignon is priced as $250 on the wine list, a 25% discount would bring the price down to $187.50. Ditto a good US or French Red that is say $400 on the wine list but with the 25% discount that reduces to $300. If it applies to the whole wine list, having a 25% discount is a lovely addition to have while cruising.

Hi Craig. I’ve just checked in the Ts&Cs and it says: “The package provides a 25% discount on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one liter bottles of water, canned soda and bottled juices.” So that sounds like you’re good to go with a discount on any bottle of wine you like! Jenni

Great info, thanks very much. Just as a side question, When does the drinks package run out on debark day? Is it 6am as advertised, or 12am midnight? I don’t want to incur charges on the last evening unwittingly.

Thanks as always for your information. Great site

Hi Bruce, great question! I’m pretty sure it runs until you get off the ship on the last the morning. I’ve never heard of anyone being charged for drinks on disembarkation day. Jenni

Thanks but what do you think is the best option to take when we are taking grandkids of 14 & 15 with us for a week we have 2 cabins 1 adult & 1 teenager in each so we seem to have to pay$30 each? even though kids won’t be drinking alcohol?

Hi Pauline. You don’t need to buy a drink package for the kids on Princess cruises. You can just buy drinks as you go. Or there’s a soda package that may be good for teenagers. Jenni

Very informative thank you . In the last paragraph you say if you are thinking about a drinks package you should ask for the princess fare . I think you mean the princess plus fare? It may confuse some who don’t realise it’s a typo .

Ah yes, thanks so much for spotting that! I’ve corrected it now. Thank you! Jenni

Thanks for the article very useful. The picture provided by princess for the premium drinks package is wrong/misleading though as it shows a can of coke and cans of soda are not included from your description.

Thank you. And you’re right, that’s a very good spot! Jenni

Hi Does the premium drinks package include Champagne by the glass?

Hi Alan. Yes, in the Premier package Champagne is included, but not the Plus package. Jenni

H Jenni, you’ve just mentioned wine & Prosecco would be included by the glass with Princess Premier but not champagne as it’s over the $12 per drink limit, but the premier package allows up to $18 per glass? Can you explain. Many thanks Ron

Hi Ron, thanks for flagging this – I’ve corrected that comment now. You’re right that the Premier package does include Champagne by the glass. Jenni.

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The NEW Princess Beverage Packages with Updated Bar Menus

by Prof. Cruise · Published August 1, 2022 · Updated August 26, 2022

Today’s post is brought to you by the letter P. Don’t worry, it’s not about my notoriously small bladder (as anyone who’s ever shared a cruise cabin with me and been awoken four times during the night can attest). That’s a different kind of pee. No, it’s about Princess’s newly expanded selection of drink packages: Princess Plus and Princess Premier. See, lots of “P’s,” right? And with the recent addition of “Princess Premier” came new bar menus, so I’ve thrown on as many of those as I’ve been able to track down (I’ll continue to add more as I find them, so check back).

I’ll also mention Princess’s two all-inclusive packages, also called “Princess Plus” and “Princess Premier,” just to maximize the P’s and further confuse you. So, without further TMI’s, here’s the 411 on the current Princess beverage packages…

Princess Drink Packages: Princess Plus vs. Princess Premier

Princess Plus Beverage Package Includes:

Princess Premier Beverage Packages Includes:

• Beverages up to $12 each*
• Cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees, fountain soda, water (500ml only), juices, mocktails
• 25% discount on wine bottles
• 25% discount on large bottles of water and cans of soda
• Beverages up to $18 each**
• All beverages included in the “Plus” package
• Top shelf spirits, reserve wines by the glass
• Premier wines by the glass including Cloudy Bat, Stag’s Leap, Grgich Hills, and Cattier Champagne
• Private Woodford Reserve Bourbon Selection
• Personalized Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Single Barrel Select

Stand alone cost: $59.99 per person, per day + 18% service charge (so, $70.79 total)

Stand alone cost: $79.99 per person, per day + 18 % service charge (so, $94.39 total)

* For beverages priced above $12, guests with the Princess Plus beverage package will only have to pay the amount above $12. So if a beverage is priced at $16, they would only pay $4.

** For beverages priced above $18, guests with the Princess Premier beverage package will only have to pay the amount above $18. So if a beverage is priced at $20, they would only pay $2.

Princess Coffee & Soda Package

Princess also offers a beverage package that includes all non-alcoholic drinks. Here are the details:

Princess Classic Soda Package

And for those who don’t drink coffee OR alcohol (this one is good for kids), Princess offers the Classic Soda Package:

Updated Princess Drink Menus

If you’ve sailed on Princess over the past few weeks, you’ve likely noticed some changes to the bar menus, mostly to the wine sections, with a separate listing on some menus for those wines available with “Princess Plus” and “Princess Premier.” These menus are a little confusing as ALL wines are available with both packages, you’ll just pay the difference above $12 if you have Princess Plus and order from the Princess Premier menu. Here are the updated menus with some notes on what’s different:

New Casino Bar Menu on Princess

New Crooner’s Bar Menu on Princess

Note that the wine list highlights those included in the “Princess Plus” package and those in the “Princess Premier” package and that only generic wines (with no hint as to the vineyard, location, or year) are listed under the “Princess Plus” package. Those with the “Plus” package can still order off the “Premier” list, but will have to pay the difference in cost above $12.

New Crown Grill Bar Menu on Princess

New Explorer’s Lounge Bar Menu on Princess

Note that the wine list highlights those included in the “Princess Plus” package and those in the “Princess Premier” package and that only generic wines (with no hint as to the vineyard, location, or year) are listed under the “Princess Plus” package. Spirits are also listed separately under “Princess Plus” and Princess Premier.” Those with the “Plus” package can still order off the “Premier” list, but will have to pay the difference in cost above $12.

New Grounds/International Cafe Menu on Princess

All specialty coffees are included in both the “Princess Plus” and “Princess Premier” packages.

New Good Spirits at Sea Bar Menu on Princess

New Main Dining Room Wine List for the “Plus Package” and the “Premier Package”

New Sabatini’s Bar Menu on Princess

Here’s the bar menu at Sabatinis specialty Italian restaurant.

New Take Five Lounge Menu on Princess

New Vista Lounge Bar Menu on Princess

New Wheelhouse Bar Menu on Princess

New Wake View Bar Menu on Princess

New World Fresh Marketplace (Buffet) Bar Menu on Princess

Common Questions about the Princess Drink Packages Answered

Q: Is there a limit to the number of alcoholic beverages I can order in a day?

Q: How do bartenders/waiters know I have a beverage package?

It will be communicated to them through your OceanMedallian and you will be appropriately charged based on the package you have purchased.

Q: Do I need to tip if I have a Princess Plus or Princess Premier beverage package?

You will be required to pay an 18% service charge when you purchase the package. You are not required or expected to tip on top of that. However, you’re welcome to offer bartenders and waiters an additional cash tip at your discretion.

Q: Will I have to pay tax on drinks if I have a Princess Plus or Princess Premier beverage package?

While docked at some ports you will have to pay tax on the retail price of drinks covered under your beverage package.

Princess All-Inclusive Packages: Princess Plus and Princess Premier

With more and more cruise lines jumping on the “all inclusive” bandwagon (not that a cruise ship can jump or fit on a wagon – I need a better idiom), Princess introduced the “Princess Plus” and more recently, “Princess Premier” cruise packages that include more than just a beverage package. Because most will elect to purchase one of these all-inclusive packages instead of just a beverage package on it’s own (which would actually cost you more than the all-inclusive option), here’s a description of what they include and the cost per person, per day:

$50 per person, per day

$75 per person, per day, princess standard.

If you’re the kind of cruiser who sails as cheaply as possible so you can sail as often as possible (you’re in VERY good company with yours truly), you can still opt for traditional pricing which Princess now calls, “Princess Standard:”

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Thank you for providing such useful information. Love your articles!!!

Thank you for putting this compilation of menus together! It helps a great deal to determine what is still included with the Princess Plus package. If you happen to come across a SeaView Bar menu, that is the only venue I know that lists the “Pear to Flare” drink which is one of my favorites. Thank You!

This was so useful thanks as I have been trying to figure out most cost effective package for me for ages! One question – if I travel Princess Standard & don’t buy a drinks package either, do I simply pay the price on the menu for each drink or is there service or tax added on top? Example is a pina colada going to cost me $8.75 or more than that?

They also add 18% gratuity to the cost.

As Holley mentioned, you’ll pay an 18% gratuity on top of that. You will also pay tax in certain ports (Alaska and Hawaii ports, for example).

No mention of VINES. I believe the 18% gratuity is included in the price of both Plus and Premier.

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Are you considering purchasing a drink package for your upcoming cruise on Princess Cruises?

In our Ultimate Guide to Princess Cruises Drink Packages, we’ll discuss the different types of packages available and why you shouldn’t purchase a Princess Cruises drink package.

Let’s dive in.

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Princess Cruises Drink Packages and Prices

Princess Cruises offers a choice of four drink packages. We’ll explore each package to help you decide which one is right for you.

Premier Beverage Package

The Premier package costs $84.99 per person per day plus an 18% service charge , added at checkout. Including the service charge, the total cost of the package is $100.29 per day.

On a 7-day cruise, the Princess Cruises Premier Drink Package costs $702.02 per person for the entire cruise.

The Premier beverage package includes:

• Wine by the glass
• Specialty coffees and teas
• Fountain soda
• Bottled water
• Fresh juices
• Healthy smoothies
• 25% discount on wine bottles
• 25% discount on large bottles of water and cans of soda

The Premier drink package allows you to purchase drinks up to a $20 limit. The package

You simply pay the difference if you buy a drink over $20.

You don’t need to worry about the price limit as most top-shelf spirits, reserve wines, and high-end crafted cocktails by Mixologist Rob Floyd are under the limit.

While the Premier Beverage Package includes nearly every onboard beverage, the following beverages are not included in the drink package:

• Bottled spirits
• Buckets of beer
• Bottles of wine
• Minibar or vending machine purchases
• Room service
• Items offered in the onboard shops

The Premier package cannot be combined with other promotions or special offers, including wine tastings, buckets of beer, Buy One Get One offer, Chef’s Table, or Specialty Dining cover charges.

Plus Beverage Package

Princess Cruises Plus Beverage Package is a step down from the Premier package. But it’s the cruise lines most popular alcoholic drink package.

It includes all the same drinks as the Premier package, but the Plus Drink Package has a price limit of $15 per drink.

The Plus Beverage Package costs $64.99 per person per day and $76.69 after adding the automatic service charge.

For a 7-night cruise vacation, the total package cost is $536.82 per person.

Zero Alcohol Package

Zero Alcohol Package is Princess Cruises’ non-alcoholic drink plan.

The Zero Alcohol Package includes the following beverages:

• Premium coffee and tea
• Hot chocolate
• Zero-proof mocktails
• Bottles of water
• San Pellegrino and Evian water
• Red Bull energy drinks
• One souvenier tumbler per package

Princess’ Zero Alcohol Package costs $29.99 per person per day or $35.39 per person per day after the automatic gratuity.

For a 7-night sailing, the package costs $247.72.

Classic Soda Package

The Classic Soda Package has a price of $14.99 per person per day, plus an 18% service charge added at checkout. Including the service charge, the Classic Soda package costs $17.69 per person per day.

On a 7-day cruise, you can expect to pay $123.82 per person for the entire length of the cruise.

The Classic Soda Package offers the following beverages:

• Fountain sodas

It’s important to note this beverage package doesn’t include bottled or canned items, specialty or premium coffees, ice cream based drinks, hot chocolate, or minibar items. And it should go without saying the Classic Soda Package doesn’t include alcoholic beverages.

Drink Prices on Princess Cruises

Before deciding if purchasing the drink package is worth it , it’s essential to understand the cost of Princess Cruises drinks.

In the chart below, you’ll find the approximate prices if you pay the full price for the drinks on the ship.

When deciding whether or not to purchase the drink package, it is a good idea to calculate how much you would be spending if you bought the individual drinks rather than the package. Knowing the prices before you cruise can help you decide if purchasing a drink package makes financial sense. Sometimes, you’ll spend less money when you are buying drinks individually.

Is Princess Cruises Drink Package Worth It?

Determining if the drink package is worth the price depends on your drinking habits.

What drinks will you consume? How many drinks do you purchase every day? Will you be getting off the ship at the ports of call?

But, even when you drink enough to cover the cost of the package, you shouldn’t purchase a Princess Cruises drink package on its own .

That’s because Princess Cruises offers two inclusive cruise fare packages that combine the drink package with your cruise fare, along with other perks like WiFi, priority boarding, and more.

Princess Cruises offers three cruise fares. The standard fare includes basic accommodations, drinks, meals, and entertainment. Princess Plus and Princess Premier bundle your cruise fare with a drink package, WiFi, room service, and more.

Princess Plus and Princess Premier cost less than the drink package, but you still receive a Plus or Premier drink package bundled with the inclusive fare.

You’ll actually save money by buying the upgraded cruise package instead of the drink package.

Don’t believe me?

Let’s look at the prices.

Princess Plus costs $60 per person per day and includes the Plus Beverage package, regularly priced at $64.99.

With Princess Plus, you receive the following:

• Princess Cruises Plus Beverage Package
• Gratuities included with the cruise fare
• Two boutique fitness classes per voyage
• Two premium crafted desserts per day
• Unlimited premium fresh juices.
• Unlimited MedallionNet 2.0 Internet with Fleetwide Starlink and 5G for a single device.
• Two prix fixe meals at any casual dining location per sailing
• Free OceanNow Delivery Service Activation
• Complimentary Room Service
• “Green Lane” Express Boarding, including free Medallion device delivery.

Princess Premier costs $80 per person per day and includes the Premier Beverage Package, regularly priced at $89.99.

With Princess Premier, you receive the following:

• Princess Cruises Premier Beverage Package
• Two nights of complimentary specialty dining
• Reserved seating in the Princess Theatre
• Unlimited boutique fitness classes per voyage
• Unlimited premium crafted desserts per day
• Unlimited Digital Photo package and Princess Prizes
• A complimentary Medallion accessory
• Unlimited MedallionNet 2.0 with Fleetwide Starlink and 5G for up to four devices.
• Unlimited prix fixe meals at any casual dining location

I’m not sure how Princess Cruises came up with their pricing. But there’s no benefit to purchasing the drink package instead of the upgraded cruise fare.

If you want the Plus drink package, purchase the Princess Plus cruise fare.

If you want the Premier drink package, purchase the Princess Premier cruise fare.

However, Princess Plus and Princess Premier are sold in limited quantities. If you cannot purchase the inclusive pricing package, use our calculator below to help you decide if the drink package is worth it.

Princess Cruises Drink Package Calculator

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Princess Cruises Beverage Package Rules

Before purchasing one of the Princess Cruises drinks packages, you need to know a few basic details.

Like most cruise lines, Princess Cruises’ beverage packages are priced per person per day. Further, the drink package must be purchased for the entire cruise. This means you can’t buy the package on individual days.

At checkout, the cruise line adds an 18% gratuity to your purchase. However, the service charge is waived on Australian sailings.

The drink packages are not available for purchase on itineraries of two nights or fewer (or Australian voyages of seven nights or less.)

Guests may use the beverage packages at the cruise lines’ private islands, onboard restaurants, and venues that offer beverage service, including the theatre.

While we recommend purchasing the package in advance, you can buy a drink package onboard the ship, but only on the day you embark on the cruise ship.

Before embarkation day, you can purchase any Princess Cruise drink packages up to four days before you set sail. You can buy the plan from the Cruise Personalizer , telephone, or your travel agent.

The beverage package is non-refundable and non-transferable within three days of the sail date or if you purchase the beverage package on the cruise ship.

As expected, Princess Cruises does not allow passengers to share the drink package. In other words, you won’t be able to use the drink package to purchase beverages for other passengers. Further, there is a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day, and you’ll only be able to order one drink at a time.

However, unlike most cruise lines, not all passengers sharing a stateroom need to purchase the drink package. So, if only one guest wants to buy a drink package, the other passengers won’t need to buy one.

An incredible advantage if you ask us!

Frequently Asked Questions

What drinks are free on princess cruises.

Princess Cruises’ free drinks include glasses of water, lemonade, standard tea, brewed coffee, iced tea, and fruit juices with breakfast.

Can You Take Drinks Onboard a Princess Cruise?

Yes, you can bring alcohol on a Princess Cruise . Each adult guest can get one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne on board. You can consume the bottle in your stateroom at no extra charge.

If you want to consume your wine or champagne around the ship, including in restaurants, you must pay a $15 corkage fee per bottle.

Passengers can bring additional bottles of wine or champagne on the ship. However, each bottle will be subject to the $15 corkage fee regardless of where you consume the bottle.

Guests can also bring unlimited soft drinks and water onboard a Princess cruise.

Can You Share the Drink Package on a Princess Cruise?

You cannot share the drink package on a Princess cruise. If a crew member catches someone sharing drinks with another passenger, the cruise line reserves the right to cancel that guest’s beverage package without providing a refund.

Does Everyone in the Cabin Need to Purchase a Princess Cruise Drink Package?

Princess Cruises is one of the only cruise lines that doesn’t require everybody sharing a cabin to purchase the drink package if one person buys it.

If only one person wants a drink package, you won’t need to purchase it for everyone in the cabin.

How Many Drinks Can You Order at a Time?

You can only order one drink at a time. There is no set time limit on drink orders; however, you won’t be allowed to purchase two drinks back to back immediately.

What is the Drinking Age on a Princess Cruise?

The drinking age on Princess Cruises varies based on the itinerary. For cruises that depart from Australia, New Zealand, China, Europe, or Singapore, the drinking age is 18. For cruises that sail to Japan, the drinking age is 20.

Everywhere else, including cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean, the drinking age is 21.

Is There a Daily Drink Limit on Princess Cruises?

Princess Cruises has a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per person . There is no limit to the number of non-alcoholic beverages you can purchase.

Can I Purchase the Princess Cruises Beverage Package on Individual Days?

The Princess Cruises drink packages must be purchased for the entire length of your cruise. You cannot buy the drink package on individual days or during your voyage.

Does the Princess Cruises Drinks Package Include Minibar Purchases?

Princess Cruises drink packages do not include items in your cabin minibar. Consuming drinks from the minibar will result in an extra charge.

Does the Princess Cruises Drinks Package Include Room Service?

The Princess Cruises drink packages don’t cover room service or mini bar purchases. Drinks purchased through room service will be charged to your onboard account.

Can You Use the Princess Cruises Drink Package at the Private Islands?

Yes. You can use any Princess Cruises drink packages at the private islands, including the cruise lines Princess Cays in the Bahamas.

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Are you planning a Princess Cruise? That’s great! Princess Cruises have some of the best options for drink packages, both alcoholic, non-alcoholic and specialty coffee.

Princess also has an all-inclusive type pricing option called Princess Plus , where the Premium Beverage Package is included as a perk.If you enjoy even more perks, consider the newest way to book your Princess cruise, Princess Premier.

In this post, I’ll go over the details of each drink package. I’ve also included some frequently asked questions by other cruisers and Princess Cruises bar menus.

Plus, at the end, check some Princess drink favorites to tempt you as you await and anticipate your next cruise!

The Ultimate Guide to Princess Cruises Beverage Packages

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Princess Cruises Drink Packages

Princess Cruises have 3 drink packages available, or 4, depending how you look at it.

• Premium Beverage Package
• Premier Coffee and Soda Package
• Soda Package
• Grounds Coffee Package

Premier Beverage Package

The Premier Beverage Package includes alcoholic drinks up to $12 such as beer, wine by the glass, cocktails, and liqueurs and spirits. In addition, non-alcoholic drinks such as virgin cocktails, fountain soda, fresh juice, bottled water, milkshakes and frappes, energy drinks, and specialty coffees and teas are included as well.

The cost is $59.00 USD per day, per person plus an additional 18% gratuity or service charge.

There are some terms and conditions you should know. While still considered an all-inclusive option, there is a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day, per person. Drinks brought by room service and *mini-bar items (including water bottles) are not included.

*I’ll include a little cruise cabin hack at the bottom of this post to avoid this.

Premier Coffee & Soda Package

For those that won’t get value from the all-inclusive drink package, the non-alcoholic beverage package includes just about everything else.

With the Premier Coffee and Soda Package, you’ll enjoy specialty coffees and teas at the International Cafe and in the dining room, as well as virgin cocktails or “mocktails”, fountain sodas, fresh juice, hot chocolate, energy drinks and milkshakes (when available).

The Premier Coffee & Soda Package is $19.99 USD per person, per day, plus an additional 18% service charge.

Classic Soda Package

This Classic Soda Package is best for non-coffee drinkers and is the simplest of Princess’ drink packages. It includes all fountain sodas, fruit juices, mocktails and smoothies.

The Classic Soda Package is $9.99 USD per person, per day, plus an additional 18% service charge.

New Grounds Coffee Package

For those of you that have cruised with Princess in the past, you’ll likely be aware of the Princess Coffee Card, which offered 15 specialty coffees plus unlimited brewed coffee for about $36. This was a very popular specialty coffee option!

Princess Cruises has replaced the original coffee card with a new specialty coffee package – the New Grounds Coffee Package . The coffee package is now linked to your onboard account.

With the New Grounds Coffee package, you get specialty coffees or teas which can be used anytime during your cruise – the number of coffees varies by the length of your cruise. As well, you’ll have unlimited fresh brewed coffee, tea and hot chocolate from the International Cafe throughout your cruise.

Here are the details:

The specialty coffees can be shared, however, the unlimited fresh brewed coffee, tea and hot chocolate is said to be only for the original purchaser. In our experience, there is leeway on this. The cost of the coffee package depends on the length of your cruise, and the information can be found on your cruise personalizer.

On our last Princess Cruise , the cost of the New Grounds Coffee Package was in line with the old package. The main difference is that you can no longer hold over unused specialty coffees on a punch card for your next cruise. Being fair, it’s still a great value.

Cruise tip: Try the frozen specialty coffees, and ask the baristas for suggestions. They are perfect when coming back to the ship after a hot day in a cruise port of call.

Is the Beverage Package ever included on a Princess Cruise?

In the last few years, Princess has had promotions a couple of times a year in which the Premium Beverage Package has been offered as a perk. See below for an explanation of Princess Plus – a great option for many cruisers .

Tip: Keep an eye on Princess’ sales by signing up for their emails as well as promotions through large online cruise websites to take advantage of the best offers.

Suggested:  Princess Cruises: 15 Tips, Tricks and Insider’s Secrets

Princess Cruises Perks – Princess Plus

For the best overall value, you may want to consider a fairly new perks offer from Princess, which they call Princess Plus . By opting for Princess Plus, you’ll receive the Premium Beverage package , unlimited free wifi and free gratuities.

Something to note, is that unlike Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea perks , the 18% tips on the drink package, are included with Princess Plus. So the price you see is what you get (no extras).

Princess Drink Packages – Frequently Asked Questions

How does princess plus work.

With Princess Plus , the Premier Beverage package is given to all guests in the cabin. So for instance, if you’re on a family cruise and staying with your kids in your cabin, they’ll receive a drink package as well. If they’re under 21, they’ll get the Premium Soda and Coffee package.

3rd and 4th guests also receive free wifi (on many ships this is Princess’ Ocean Medallion internet ) and free gratuities, so it’s a pretty good deal

If you’d like an all-inclusive type option for your cruise, Princess Plus will be your best bet!

Is there an extra gratuity charge with the Princess Drink Package?

An 18% gratuity or service change is added to your purchase of the Premium Beverage Package and all drink packages with Princess Cruises, at the time of purchase. You won’t be charged an additional amount once on board, as you “purchase” each drink.

If you opt for Princess Plus, which includes the beverage package perk, the gratuities have been included in the total price, and you will not be charged an additional gratuity.

Does the Princess drink package have daily drink limit?

Yes, there’s a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per person, per day. There’s no limit for sodas, bottled water, and other non-alcoholic drinks.

Does Princess Cruises ever offer discounts on beverage packages?

Princess Plus, the almost all-inclusive option is actually combinable with many promotions, including Captain Circle fares and offer offers.

If you’d like to purchase a drink package separately, these go on sale on rare occasions. The best way to find a drink package discount, or any other onboard specials, is to log into your cruise personalizer and keep an eye on your emails.

Tip: Even if you don’t get a discount on a beverage package, there are many ways to get additional onboard credits with Princess , which you can use towards any onboard purchases.

Is the drink package worth it?

This question is often asked, however it’s really quite personal. The best way to decide if the all-inclusive beverage package is worth it, is to do a comparison of what it might cost you if you ordered each drink individually.

At $59.00 USD per day (plus 18% gratuity), with the Premium Beverage Package there are up to 15 alcoholic drinks included plus mocktails, fountain soda, fresh juice, bottled water, milkshakes and frappes, energy drinks, and specialty coffees and teas.

Some things to keep in mind when evaluating this are:

• Your itinerary – do you have many days in port where you’ll be off the ship or at sea?
• How much do your favorite drinks cost?
• Are you opting for the drink package included with Princess Plus or another offer? Even if you don’t drink a lot, the overall value may be to your benefit. Make sure to calculate your overall savings

On our most recent cruise on Princess (2020), the prices on drinks were as follows:

Frozen cocktails and poolside drinks were about $8-11, martinis $10-12, wine about $9-12 a glass, and beer is about $6-7. Here are some drink menus for you to see for yourself.

More drink menus will be at the bottom of this post.

Can you bring wine on a Princess Cruise Ship?

Yes, you can bring one bottle of wine per person onto your Princess Cruise Ship, without charge. If you’d like to bring additional bottles, you’ll be charged a $15 USD corkage fee upon embarkation .

Cruise tip: Make sure that you put your wine bottles in your cruise carry-on bag , as you enter the port terminal during the boarding process , to avoid broken bottles in your main luggage (and a big mess!).

What drinks are included or free on Princess Cruises?

If you don’t purchase a beverage package, there are still some drinks that are included on your cruise. 

What’s included:

• Fruit juice (available in the morning)
• Milk and chocolate milk (available in the morning)
• Fruit flavored drink, lemomade, and unsweetened ice tea
• Drip coffee and tea in the buffet and room service
• Water (not bottled)

If you’d like to buy water bottles to keep in your cabin or bring with you on cruise port days , you can purchase a few bottles for a reasonable price.

Does Princess Cruises give a souvenir tumbler with their drink packages?

Yes, if you buy a drink package, you’ll get a souvenir tumbler with your purchase.

Princess Cruises Drink Menus (photos)

More bar and drink menus are available here: Princess Cruises Bar Menus and Drink Lists: Cocktails, beer and wine

Popular Drinks on Princess that You Must Try

I couldn’t end this post without a few suggestions of drinks you’ll want to try, especially if you have the drinks package!

Here are some favorites of Princess Cruises Fans.

Dirty Banana

Toasted Almond Martini

Chairman of the Board

Deep Sea Martini

Apperol Spritz

The Isacc 

Fun fact – The Isacc cocktail was created for Princess Cruises 50th Anniversary in honor of Isacc, the original Love Boat Bartender we all love and adore! It’s not actually on any Princess menus, but if you ask a Princess bartender to make it and they will happily oblige!

Video: Princess Premier and Princess Plus Beverage Package & Perks

Here’s the latest information about Princess Premier, the pricing and what is included in the new Princess Cruises perk option. As always, you can book a cruise only rate or with Princess Plus .

If you are going on a Princess Cruise these are 3 articles that you should read next, before you go.

Princess Cruises – 15 Tips, Tricks and Insider’s Tips All Cruisers Need to Know

Princess Plus: What’s Included and Is it Worth it?

12 Top Reasons to Cruise with Princess Cruises

30 Cruise Cabin Hacks (avoid the mini bar charges)

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Going on our first cruise with princess regal from Southampton on the 21 August 21,40th wedding anniversary celebration, never sailed from Southampton before, never been on a ship this size before. Only 3 days but it will be a great experience.

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Fabulous first cruise! Enjoy every minute!!

I really appreciate your videos. Will you be sharing about Princess Premier Package which begins on June 25th?

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We have just booked our 1st cruise on Emerald princess for March 2023 and I can't wait. I was wondering if anyone had any info on what you can get on this package as I really like a cocktail.

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25 minutes ago, florence11 said: Hi,   We have just booked our 1st cruise on Emerald princess for March 2023 and I can't wait. I was wondering if anyone had any info on what you can get on this package as I really like a cocktail.   Thanks

Pretty much whatever you like. It doesn't cover a number of high end liquors but pretty much anything you would order in any bar you can get with the package.

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Per the Princess website: 

https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/food-and-dining/beverages/

5 hours ago, florence11 said: Hi,   We have just booked our 1st cruise on Emerald princess for March 2023 and I can't wait. I was wondering if anyone had any info on what you can get on this package as I really like a cocktail.   Thanks

What date in March 2023? We are doing a Trans Pacific on the Emerald March 31at leaving from Sydney to San Francisco. If you are too, join our Roll Call!

Found these pics of menus.

Thanks for the info we are leaving Fort Lauderdale on 3rd March and after looking at those menus I may need a big bar stool 😂 x

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I wonder if this bar menu will be available on the Medallion? 

Pretty much 90 to 95% of all alcoholic cocktails and straight whiskeys are included as they are menu priced at US$12 or below. Almost all non-alcoholic beverages also with some certain exceptions like canned sodas. 

It says "specialty coffee" - does that mean we can get Lattes or other similar coffees with the package?  Thanks!

3 minutes ago, janniebabe said: It says "specialty coffee" - does that mean we can get Lattes or other similar coffees with the package?  Thanks!

Yes, if you google Princess specialty coffee menu you can see lots of photos with types of coffee drinks available 

That's great!  We were thinking we would have to buy the coffee package too!

3 minutes ago, janniebabe said: That's great!  We were thinking we would have to buy the coffee package too!

Unlimited specialty coffees & espresso drinks, specialty teas, and hot chocolate are all included in the premium beverage package as are almost all other non alcoholic beverages. 

We just got off the Regal Princess and pretty much anything was included,  if it was on the menu it was included,  you would have had to asked for something special or different to be charged.

The cocktails were great btw!

@trey420   Thank you for posting the bar menu.  Is it at all possible for you to copy/paste the link where you got that from.  It would be much appreciated.

We got off the Majestic Princess on August 8th.  You can use the Medallion App to order some drinks around the ship, but you cannot see each bar's menu on the app.  The App has a standard list of drinks you can order for delivery.  The good news is that you can order on the App for delivery to your stateroom at no charge.

Be aware that when placing an order, you can only order one beverage at a time.  You cannot order two drinks for yourself and your travel companion.  Each of you needs to order separately; otherwise you will be charged for the 2nd beverage.

You can see some screen shots of the App's menus in the Majestic's Live From threads in this forum.

46 minutes ago, UT-Volsfan said: We got off the Majestic Princess on August 8th.  You can use the Medallion App to order some drinks around the ship, but you cannot see each bar's menu on the app.  The App has a standard list of drinks you can order for delivery.  The good news is that you can order on the App for delivery to your stateroom at no charge.   Be aware that when placing an order, you can only order one beverage at a time.  You cannot order two drinks for yourself and your travel companion.  Each of you needs to order separately; otherwise you will be charged for the 2nd beverage.   You can see some screen shots of the App's menus in the Majestic's Live From threads in this forum.

Wondering. What if you only have one device for the two of you?

19 minutes ago, skynight said: Wondering. What if you only have one device for the two of you?

deleted - as I am have not sailed recently and any thoughts of mine would only be speculation, and 'should be's ' - not what is actually happening on the cruises in process

Do they have (real) champagne by the glass? Would it be a surcharge over the $12 limit or would you have to pay the entire drink price? 

26 minutes ago, PoolSlider said: Do they have (real) champagne by the glass? Would it be a surcharge over the $12 limit or would you have to pay the entire drink price? 

A while back they had a Nicholas Feuillatte brut reserve for $13. Charles & Charles Rose sparkling for $8.  The terms say you are charged for the cost over $12… Dom Perignon was by bottle for $199.  I think package gets you 25% discount on bottles. 

1 hour ago, skynight said: Wondering. What if you only have one device for the two of you?

I finally see where you might need to have separate Medallion accounts. Up to now I can do everything with one login. I guess you would need to login separately and place orders, As others have pointed out, this means two separate deliveries - huge design flaw since both pax have to have Plus package and so the system should allow orders to be placed to each account. Separate ordering would only apply to Pax on Saver package.

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34 minutes ago, Tedferg said: I finally see where you might need to have separate Medallion accounts. Up to now I can do everything with one login. I guess you would need to login separately and place orders, As others have pointed out, this means two separate deliveries - huge design flaw since both pax have to have Plus package and so the system should allow orders to be placed to each account. Separate ordering would only apply to Pax on Saver package.

I just had the same thought.  

better_at_sea

If I remember for Princess the Premium Package is about $60/day. That would amount to about 6 cocktails per day. For some it's worth it. 

6 minutes ago, better_at_sea said: If I remember for Princess the Premium Package is about $60/day. That would amount to about 6 cocktails per day. For some it's worth it. 

If you book with Princess Plus the charge per day is less and also gives you wifi and grats

1 hour ago, Clutj said: A while back they had a Nicholas Feuillatte brut reserve for $13. Charles & Charles Rose sparkling for $8.  The terms say you are charged for the cost over $12… Dom Perignon was by bottle for $199.  I think package gets you 25% discount on bottles. 

Sounds good to me! I’ve never been on Princess before so really excited to try the product.Thank you!

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At the buffet restaurant, drink dispensers offer coffee, tea, iced tea and water round the clock and free of charge.

In addition, you can choose between several beverage packages, that you can add to your booking in the Cruise Personalizer :

1. Non-alcoholic drinks – as many as you like: Classic Soda Package

We have updated the Classic Soda Package, replacing the current unlimited soda and more package:

• Priced at 17,69 USD (Prices in AUD daily updated for Australia-based voyages)

As part of the Classic Soda Package, guests will receive a new souvenir tumbler and enjoy unlimited:

- Fountain Sodas - Fresh Juices - Mocktails - Smoothies 2. Non-alcoholic drinks – as many as you like: Zero Alcohol Package

• The new package is the Zero Alcohol Package which has the benefits of the Zero Alcohol Package with the addition of unlimited specialty coffees, (brewed and espresso-based), and more. Priced at 35,39 USD (Prices in AUD daily updated for Australia-based voyages)
• As part of the Zero Alcohol Package, guests will receive a new souvenir tumbler and enjoy unlimited:

- Fountain Sodas - Fresh Juices - Mocktails - Smoothies - Premium Coffee, Espresso And Teas - Hot Chocolate - Energy Drinks - Milkshakes

Zero Alcohol Package purchases also will receive a 25% discount on bottled water and canned soda (we provide canned soda at no charge as part of the package in select locations where fountain is not available such as Princess Cays, or other locations at the vessels discretion)

3. Drinks - Plus-Beverage Package

• Available at a rate of  76,70 USD per person, per day   (Prices in AUD daily updated for Australia-based voyages)   independent of the duration of your cruise
• The package must be purchased for the entire cruise.
• The minimum age is 21.
• The following beverages are included: All beer, wine by the glass and cocktails (up to 15 USD), bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, fresh juices, specialty coffees and teas, Red Bull energy drinks, Gong Cha items, frappe’s at Coffee & Cones, smoothies and milk shakes
• In addition, there will be a discount of 25% on all bottles of wine, one-liter bottles of water, canned soda, and bottled juices.
• Enjoy the convenience of your beverage package on our Private Islands (e.g. Princess Cays) and all food and beverage venues that offer beverage service.
• Please note that alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 per day.
• The package is non-transferable and only one drink may be purchased at a time.

4. Drinks - Premier-Beverage Package

• Available at a rate of  100,30 USD per person, per day  (Prices in AUD daily updated for Australia-based voyages) independent of the duration of your cruise
• The following beverages are included: All beer, wine by the glass and cocktails (up to 20 USD), bottled water (500ml only), a one-liter bottle of water for dinner at the specialty restaurants, fountain sodas, fresh juices, specialty coffees and teas, Red Bull energy drinks, Gong Cha items, frappe’s at Coffee & Cones, smoothies and milk shakes, Selection of premium alcoholic beverages  
• The Premier Beverage Package is available in all bars and restaurants onboard and on private islands operated by Princess Cruises (e.g., Princess Cays)

5. Bottled Water Package

• The package must be purchased before the cruise starts.
• 12 bottles (500ml each) at a rate of  7,08 USD (not available on voyages in Australia and only bookable up to 4 days before departure)
• currently not offered on voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.

Alcoholic drinks: Alcoholic drinks can only be purchased by and handed out to passengers who are 21 years of age and older.

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