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Princess Plus vs. Princess Premier: 2026–27 Prices and What’s Included

Princess bundles drinks, Wi-Fi, dining and gratuities into two packages: Princess Plus and Princess Premier. Prices rose $5 per day for voyages departing on or after October 13, 2026. Here’s the current breakdown.

Prices (per person, per day)

Princess PlusPrincess Premier
Pre-cruise (most ships)$70$105
Onboard (most ships)$75$110
Sun and Star Princess$5 more$5 more

To get the pre-cruise price, buy at least 4 days (96 hours) before departure.

Princess Plus includes

  • Plus Beverage Package (cocktails, beer, wine by the glass, specialty coffee and more)
  • Single-device Wi-Fi
  • Four casual dining meals per voyage
  • No fees for OceanNow and room service delivery
  • Daily crew appreciation (gratuities)

Princess Premier includes

  • Premier Beverage Package with higher-value drinks
  • Unlimited casual and specialty dining
  • Four-device Wi-Fi
  • Shore excursion credit: $100 (6–9 days), $200 (10–20 days), up to $300 (21+ days)
  • Unlimited digital professional photos
  • Reserved theater seating
  • No delivery fees and daily crew appreciation

Fine print

  • Specialty coffee and tea are unlimited and don’t count toward the 15-drink daily limit.
  • Beverage packages and Wi-Fi also apply at Princess Cays.
  • Packages don’t apply to the land portion of cruisetours.
  • The standalone four-device Wi-Fi plan is being discontinued, so four devices now come only with Premier.

Which to choose?

Plus is the best value for most couples who drink moderately, since gratuities and Wi-Fi alone cover much of the cost. Premier pays off for travelers who’ll eat at specialty restaurants several nights, use the excursion credit, and want photos and reserved show seating.

FAQ

Do both adults need the package?

Generally, yes. Packages apply to all adults in the cabin, and we’ll confirm the current rules for your sailing.

Is Princess Premier worth it on Alaska?

Often, yes. The excursion credit helps offset Alaska’s pricey shore excursions.

Keep planning

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