Understanding Princess Plus and Princess Premier
Prices quoted for this trip are for Princess Cruises standard cruise fare. Princess Cruises offers Princess Plus and Princess Premier fare options which allow you to pre-pay things not included in the standard fare that you will likely pay for during the course of your trip. Use the below information to help you determine the value and whether an upgrade to one of these fare options is of interest to you. If Princess Plus or Princess Premier are desired, both Person 1 and Person 2 in the same cabin must pay the same fare.
Princess Standard Fare Includes:
- Accommodation— Your chosen cabin with one king or two twin beds
- Dining—Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Multicourse dining in the main dining room; additional dining options include buffet, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, pastries, and desserts
- Beverages—Water, lemonade, tea, coffee
- Entertainment — Broadway-style shows, live music, movies, themed activities, game shows, and performers
- Medallion Class Experience — Allowing guests to access services and conveniences on the ship. Enjoy effortless, personalized cruising: your stateroom unlocking as you approach, next-level service, easily finding family and friends while on board, and so much more.
- Fitness Facilities
- Youth and Teen Clubs—For ages 3-17
- Housekeeping—Twice daily
| Items Not Included in Standard Fare | Cost/Day | Princess Plus | Princess Premier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Appreciation* | $17.00 | Included | Included |
| Example: Any 2 beverages at $15 + 18% gratuity | $35.40 | Includes 15 drinks/day up to $15 each | Unlimited drinks/day up to $20 each (includes premium alcohol) |
| ——————– Plus and Premier drinks/day include: –Cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soft drinks, Zero Alcohol cocktails | ——————– Also includes unlimited specialty coffees and teas; and up to 12 bottles of water per day | ——————– Also includes unlimited specialty coffees and teas; and up to 12 bottles of water per day | |
| Subtotal Cost per Day | $77.39 | $65.00 | $100.00 |
| Cost for this example x 7 days | $541.73 | $455.00* | $700.00* |
In the above example, the cost/day indicates how much a person would spend to pay for these items separately. The example’s total cost/day shows the purchase of only two beverages per day. Consider whether you might purchase additional beverages in a day to assess the value of the Plus and/or Premier options. (Four beverages a day at $15 each would cost over $70, exceeding the Plus fare.)
The below shows additional items not included in the standard fare that may be purchased, and which ones either are or are not included in the Princess Plus and Princess Premier fares. Consider all the things that matter to you in both the example above and the benefits below to determine whether you want to book with a Plus or Premier fare.
| Additional Benefits to Consider | Cost | Princess Plus | Princess Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual Dining Meals (variety of options) | Avg. $15 | Includes 4 per guest | Unlimited |
| Specialty Dining Meals | Avg. $45 | Not included | Unlimited |
| OceanNow delivery one-time fee | $14.99 | Fee waived | Fee waived |
| Room Service charge per order | $5.00 | Included | Included |
| Shore Excursion Credit | — | Not included | Up to $300 per guest |
| Professional Photos- Various photo packages and purchase options are available | — | Not included | Unlimited digital images taken by photographers, plus 3 prints |
| Reserved Theater Seating | — | Not included | Special Premier reserved seating section for theatrical shows |