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Princess Cruises just announced changes to the much-loved Princess Premier package. But also, a new price.
Is the Princess Premier Package the Best Deal in Cruising?
We are no strangers to cruising, and we believe that Princess Plus and Princess Premier Packages are some of the best deals that you can get from all the cruise lines. They are daily packages that include drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities as well as a slew of other bonuses. We believe choosing one or the other is a great choice for any Princess Cruise. Believe me, we’ve explored every aspect of Princess.
That being said, Princess has recently enhanced their Premier Package. But with those bonuses comes a slightly increased cost. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about these packages.
What is a Princess Plus and Princess Premier Package?
Princess Plus and Princess Premier are add-ons that you can get for any Princess Cruise voyage. Here is the breakdown of what they offer.
| Princess Plus Package | Princess Premier Package |
| $60/day | $90/day |
| Wi-Fi, 1 device | Wi-Fi, 4 devices |
| 15 drinks per day, up to $15 per drink | Unlimited Drinks, up to $20 per drink |
| Crew Gratuities | Crew Gratuities |
| 2 Casual Meals and Fitness Classes per sailing | Unlimited Casual Dining, Specialty Dining, and Fitness Classes |
| 2 Premium Desserts per day | Unlimited Premium Desserts |
| OceanNow Delivery Free | OceanNow Delivery Free |
| – | Professional Photos, Door Prizes, and Reserved Theater Seating |
As you can see, you really get a lot of bang for your buck with these packages. Many cruise lines offer just drinks packages at higher prices!
So, What’s Changed?
The big changes are that Princess Premier previously limited the number of drinks, which is now unlimited. Before, you were allowed only two complementary Specialty Dining options per cruise. Now with the Princess Premier Package, you can go to the specialty restaurants every single night. You are now also allowed unlimited Casual Dining.
With these increased bonuses, however, Princess prices did increase from $80 to $90 per day. Despite this slight increase in price, the overall value of these packages can’t be found anywhere else.
We consider the Plus package value proposition to be fantastic for most travelers, as the price for tips ($16-$20 per person per day) and wi-fi alone (a minimum of $24.99 per day per device) costs up to $55 per day when purchased separately and that is without drinks or desserts or fitness. Whether the Premier is worth it to you depends greatly on your likely use.
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