Five Beers On Princess: Worth The Money?

Princess Cruises offers a range of drinks packages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. The legal drinking age on Princess Cruises varies depending on the sailing region, with a minimum age of 18 to 21 years. Each passenger may bring one bottle of wine or champagne (up to 750 ml) per sailing without a corkage fee if consumed in the cabin. Additional bottles brought on board will incur a $15 corkage fee. The Plus Beverage Package, at $64.99 USD per day, includes beer, spirits, wine, and cocktails up to $15 USD each, along with non-alcoholic options and a 25% discount on wine bottles. The Premier Beverage Package, at $84.99 USD per day, offers a wider selection of beverages up to $20 USD each and includes the benefits of the Plus package. These packages provide a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks and must be purchased for each day of the sailing. Non-alcoholic options include the Zero Alcohol Package and the Classic Soda Package, offering specialty coffees, teas, juices, and more.

Princess Cruises offers two alcoholic drinks packages: Plus and Premier

The Plus package includes beverages up to $15 USD each, including cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees, fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices and healthy smoothies, mocktails, and crafted cocktails. It also includes a selection of 50 spirits, 25 wines by the glass, and 25 beers, as well as all non-alcoholic drinks. This package offers a 25% discount on wine bottles, including rare vintages, and large bottles of water and cans of soda. The package is valued at $64.99 USD per day.

The Premier package includes everything in the Plus package, plus top-shelf premium beverages up to $20 USD each. This includes top-shelf spirits, reserve wines by the glass, and new high-end crafted cocktails. The selection includes 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, and 20+ high-end crafted cocktails. Premier wines by the glass include Duckhorn, Stag's Leap, Grgich Hills, and Cattier Champagne. The package also offers a private Woodford Reserve Bourbon Selection and a Personalized Jack Daniel's Whiskey Single Barrel Select. Like the Plus package, the Premier package offers a 25% discount on wine bottles, large bottles of water, and cans of soda. The package is valued at $84.99 USD per day.

Both the Plus and Premier packages offer significant savings, with the Princess Plus saving over 60% when bundled with Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, and more, and the Princess Premier saving over 70% when bundled with Wi-Fi, photos, specialty dining, and more.

These packages are available for purchase before or during your cruise, offering flexibility and convenience. They provide a great opportunity to save money and enhance your onboard experience with a variety of beverage options.

The Plus package costs $64.99 USD per day for cruises outside Australia and $110.00 AUD per day for cruises from Australia or New Zealand

Princess Cruises offers a range of beverage packages to cater to different preferences and needs. The Plus package is one of the alcoholic drinks packages available, along with the Premier package. These packages were introduced in 2023 as part of the new all-inclusive offerings.

The Plus package costs $64.99 USD per person, per day, for cruises outside of Australia and New Zealand. This price includes an 18% service charge, bringing the total to $76.70 per day. For cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand, the package costs $110.00 AUD per day, with the service charge included.

This package includes a variety of beverages, such as cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffees, fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices, smoothies, and Red Bull energy drinks. The price limit for these drinks is $15.00 USD ($22.00 AUD) per drink. It's important to note that this package does not include bottles of wine, one-liter bottles of water, or bottled juices. However, you will receive a 25% discount on these items.

The Plus package offers a convenient way to enjoy a variety of beverages during your cruise, with a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks. This limit is based on a 24-hour period, starting at 6 am each day.

The package must be purchased for each day of the cruise and cannot be shared between guests. It is available for purchase online before the cruise or on the first two days of the cruise. For cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand, the package can only be purchased on the day of embarkation.

The Plus package provides a good balance between cost and beverage options, making it a popular choice for many passengers. It is worth considering your drinking preferences and the potential savings when deciding whether to purchase this package or pay for drinks individually.

The Premier package costs $84.99 USD per day for cruises outside Australia and $140.00 AUD per day for cruises from Australia or New Zealand

Princess Cruises offers a range of packages to suit different preferences and budgets. The Premier package is one of the two alcoholic drinks packages available, the other being the Plus package.

The Premier package is ideal for those who enjoy a wider variety of drinks, as it includes everything from the Plus package, as well as additional top-shelf premium beverages. This means that, with the Premier package, you can enjoy a selection of over 75 spirits, 40 wines by the glass, and 20 high-end, crafted cocktails.

The Premier package also includes unlimited 500ml bottled water, fountain sodas, juices at the Juice Bar, specialty coffees and teas, frappes at Coffee & Cones, milkshakes, and Red Bull energy drinks. If you opt for this package, you will also benefit from a 25% discount on bottles of wine, one-litre bottles of water, and bottled juices.

When purchasing the Premier package, it is worth noting that there are some exclusions. These include bottled wine or spirits in the retail shops onboard, stateroom minibar items, drinks sold in souvenir glassware, beverages offered via self-service or vending machines, wine tastings, buckets of beer, or BOGO drink offers, and drinks ordered for room service.

Additionally, the package has a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per person, with the day running from 6 am to 6 am. However, non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited and do not count towards this limit.

The drinking age on Princess Cruises is 21 and older on all ships, except for cruises outside North America, where the minimum age is 18

Princess Cruises offers a variety of drinks packages to cater to different preferences and needs. The drinking age on Princess Cruises varies depending on the region. Here is a detailed overview of the drinking age policy and the drinks packages available:

Drinking Age Policy:

The legal drinking age on Princess Cruises is 21 and older for cruises departing from North America. However, for cruises outside of North America, including those departing from Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and New Zealand, the minimum drinking age is 18 years. This policy ensures compliance with the drinking age regulations in different regions.

Drinks Packages:

Princess Cruises provides a range of drinks packages to enhance your cruising experience. Here are the options:

• Princess Plus Beverage Package: This package costs $64.99 USD ($76.70 per day, including the 18% service charge) for cruises outside of Australia. For cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand, the package costs AUD 110.00 per day. It includes alcoholic beverages priced at $15.00 USD/$22.00 AUD and under, with a daily limit of 15 alcoholic drinks between 6 a.m. and 6 a.m. It also includes unlimited bottled water, specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and Red Bull energy drinks.
• Princess Premier Beverage Package: Priced at $84.99 USD ($100.30 per day, including the 18% service charge) for cruises outside of Australia, and AUD 140.00 per day for cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand. This package includes alcoholic drinks up to $20.00 USD/$3,000 AUD, with the same daily limit of 15 drinks. It also offers unlimited bottled water, fountain sodas, juices, specialty coffees, frappes, milkshakes, and energy drinks.
• Zero Alcohol Package: Previously known as the Premier Coffee & Soda Package, this package is ideal for those who prefer non-alcoholic options. It costs $29.99 USD per person/day ($35.39 with the 18% service charge) and AUD 45 per day for cruises from Australia. It includes unlimited specialty coffees, teas, juices, bottled water, sparkling water, frappes, and energy drinks.
• Classic Soda Package: This package, formerly known as the Unlimited Soda & More Package, costs $14.99 USD per person/day ($17.69 with the 18% service charge) and AUD 23 per day for cruises from Australia or New Zealand. It includes unlimited fountain sodas but does not cover canned or bottled drinks, specialty coffees, teas, hot chocolate, or ice-cream-based drinks.

These drinks packages offer convenience and value, ensuring that you can enjoy your preferred beverages during your cruise. The packages must be purchased for the entire duration of the cruise and are subject to certain terms and conditions outlined by Princess Cruises.

Princess Cruises offers non-alcoholic packages, including the Zero Alcohol Package and the Classic Soda Package

Princess Cruises offers a range of beverage packages to cater to different preferences and needs. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, Princess Cruises has two dedicated packages: the Zero Alcohol Package and the Classic Soda Package.

The Zero Alcohol Package offers a wide variety of beverages, including specialty and premium coffees and teas, hot chocolate, fountain sodas, canned sodas, fresh juices, healthy smoothies, bottled water, frappes, mocktails, and energy drinks. This package is perfect for those who want to stay hydrated and energized throughout their cruise without consuming alcohol. The package is available for purchase onboard or in advance for booked guests and costs $29.99 USD per person per day (approximately $35.39 with the service charge).

On the other hand, the Classic Soda Package provides unlimited access to fountain sodas, fruit juices, mocktails, and smoothies. It does not include canned or bottled drinks, specialty coffees or teas, hot chocolate, or ice-cream-based drinks. This package is ideal for those who want a more straightforward option at a lower price point, costing $14.99 USD per person per day (approximately $17.69 with the service charge).

Both packages offer excellent value and are designed to enhance your cruising experience. They must be purchased for each day of sailing and cannot be shared between guests. Princess Cruises also offers alcoholic beverage packages, such as the Plus and Premier packages, which provide a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for guests who want a broader selection. These packages are also available for purchase onboard or in advance.

Frequently asked questions