Princess Packages - Plus vs Premier - What's Difference And Which Is Better

[@ChrisATkingspoint]

Here is my issue with premium and plus; We are on a 33 day cruise in the South Pacific. If we purchased a plus package for the both of us it would cost us nearly $4000 which is a hefty expense. I think there should be a cap on the longer Cruises .

[@take2-travel]

I totally agree. At least lower the per-day price to make it more affordable. Now that they have raised the prices again, it’s going to make it even more expensive.

[@LaurieHeinauer]

I was the grand princess prizes winner last year and won a cruise for 2 for 7 days! Honestly, I never win anything so that was probably everything I haven't won in my lifetime wrapped into one!

[@take2-travel]

That’s awesome, congratulations! That would be amazing to win something like that. I’m going to keep trying. Maybe one day I’ll win something or wear my stateroom door out trying. 😆

[@purpleunicorn9714]

We went on our first Princess cruise in April this year and purchased the Premier. The prizes only work for you once per day while not in port, when opening your door, and I actually won a 7 day cruise with balcony cabin! So, to me, Premier is definitely worth it. 🎉😁

[@take2-travel]

That’s awesome! We just did another 7 night cruise and I still didn’t win anything. That would be amazing to win a free cruise. Congratulations! 🎊

[@stephanieh5030]

I couldn’t get mine to work.

[@dennismallin5493]

My wife and I always book the premier. I know it costs more, but i like the specialty dining credits and the peace of mind not worring about onboard spend, unless I can't keep my wife out of the spa.

[@alainguimard9739]

😓😭LOL

[@hungtran-hf9ir]

Thank you very much! Your video helped me a lot, i was debating buy or not the package, with your information, i am strongly and confident to buy packages the plus, its suitable for us, thank you again.

[@chrisharper88]

We are going on our first Princess Cruise and we are going to Alaska. Very good info. Thank you.

[@michaelherrmann5406]

Very good information, thanks make me glad I got the premium package for the sun princess.

[@bridge4816]

I won a one to one cocktail making experience in the good spirits bar. I made 5 cocktails that I could drink along with a set of cocktail menu cards.

[@kateikeda1066]

THANKS!!! Great description of the pkgs. We've done the Premier twice and like it!

[@mattclose8551]

What a great video we are about to book a Princess cruise great information

[@latonyawright3312]

Yes this video was very useful & helpful! 😊🎉

[@wendynikkel6953]

I’ve heard that gratuities are no longer in the plus and premier packages? . Can you tip privately instead of paying gratuities?

[@take2-travel]

The gratuities are not included in the Plus and Premier drink package, but are included in the Plus and Premier packages. They made it a bit confusing. I made a video explaining it, here is the link. Why You Should Never Buy The Princess Drink Package kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppPPdqqDgKyFkKc You have the option to tip in cash if you prefer. If you'd like to adjust or remove the prepaid gratuities, you can do so at the ship's customer service desk.

[@NayaWrap]

I don’t drink and want to go solo. Can I get unlimited dining a la cart ?

[@take2-travel]

I’m not aware of any packages that provide only dining. You would have to pay for those as you use them. If you plan on eating at those restaurants a lot, the Princess Premier may still be worth it even if you don’t drink.

[@johnbolton5569]

Thank you very much. It was very helpful. I have a question? on another channel, they said if you get the Premier plus it is unlimited drinks and the premier is 15 drinks per day if you could tell me which is correct I appreciate it. Thank you very much.

[@take2-travel]

Thanks! The terms and conditions for the Princess drink packages use to say that both packages have a 15 drink limit in a 24 hour period for alcoholic drinks. The newest update still says that on the Plus package, but they have removed that verbiage from the premier package. They don’t specifically say that it is unlimited, but they also don’t say it isn’t.

[@philipgerry5228]

You need to drink a lot to make the packages worthwhile. Both people in the cabin must buy the package.

[@gengflores5708]

Hi! for the drink like cocktails is it only 1drink per day? thank you

[@take2-travel]

There is supposed to be a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day for the drink packages. I have never had them cut me off, but I have never counted to see if I have been over the limit. So, you can at least have 15 cocktails per day.

[@dwang552]

Now, the Premier Package cost $90 each day, the Specialty Dinning is unlimited.

[@take2-travel]

I saw where they have changed the package since I put this video out. Guess I need to do an update now.

[@bimiup1]

I have a question, does the Premier package include gratuities for room service or beverage service? I know it covers the standard $16/day/person, but I can't find info on whether I still need to tip for deliveries, room service, etc or is the 18% added in. I realize that I can always tip extra. Thanks! Great presentation!

[@take2-travel]

Thanks! There are no extra charges for drinks or for the room service. They are both included in the package with all gratuities including the 18% drink gratuities. We typically tip a couple dollars for room service, but you don’t have to. Same goes for the bartenders, feel free to tip if you want, but it’s not required once you purchase one of the package.

[@bimiup1]

@@take2-travel sweet! Thanks for your quick reply!

[@jenniferbond7073]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@take2-travelHi There, first time cruiser here…we option for premier, is the extra crew appreciation included when in dinner roo, and other eateries…..we will tip extra for our stewards, of course but just getting dinner, etc. I hope ewe don’t get surprised with more charges. :)

[@take2-travel]

Yes, if you prepay for gratuities or even choose to pay them at the end of the cruise, those cover all your servers and waiters. There is no need to tip extra for any meals or food service unless you just want to. Safe travels.

[@jerryatkins8235]

I did Hawaii last Feb. Won trice 50 and 250.

[@take2-travel]

That’s awesome! Glad to hear it does work. We just did another week cruise and still didn’t win anything. Think I’ll avoid Vegas with my luck. 😆

[@DebraMiller-x6i]

There is also an 18 percent fee per day added to the $60 or $90 package ...so need to add an additional cost per day to those figures.

[@take2-travel]

Actually, the 18 percent is included in the plus and premier packages. It’s not included in the plus and premier drink package. They are two different options. The drink packs is include in the plus and premier package, so if someone buys just the drink package they are paying more and getting less benefits. Princess just changed these options not long ago and it can be confusing. I’m going to do another video soon explaining the differences between these.

[@cazzakelp9755]

Unfortunately for Australians gratuities are not included in packages, which I think if you’re buying packages they should be included.

[@blacksorrento4719]

If you are sailing out of Australia gratuities are included in the cruise price. Because we Aussies don’t care for the gratuitous tipping like 🇺🇸 do, it is not in our culture. We tip when and if we have excellent service, not because we have to. Australian cruise industry knows this and as far as I know, it is included upfront, along with the port fees and taxes, therefore not in the Plus or Premier package. If you are sailing out of anywhere other than Australia best ask either Princess or your travel agent.

[@gocats132]

For the money I can’t believe you get drinks, internet, and specialty dining !!

[@MarkOPolo456]

We won $250 on a 7 day cruise.

[@take2-travel]

That’s awesome! I must not have good luck. I’ll keep trying, maybe one day I’ll win something. lol.

[@seekingshalomforyou]

Plus vs Premier should not evaluate Premier compared to neither package. I would evaluate the increased price versus the extra benefits (more casual dining, specialty dining, other things you might use like extra fitness classes, extra premium deserts, photo package, increased wifi, more expensive drinks like wine, heavy drinker over 15 drinks a day). Even only doing casual dining every other day and specialty dining every other day (now it is unlimited and the package difference is $30), the extra benefit is almost $30/day, anything else will push it over $30 and show benefit.

[@TrevorTaylor-hr3jb]

What I think is funny is... unlimited deserts. Who on earth wants to eat more than one of those GIGANTIC sugar bombs per day?????

[@latonyawright3312]

Me😂 I look forward to a cruise vaca & having what I want with no judgement🎉🎉

[@purpleunicorn9714]

Yep. We actually only had one each the first day of our 7 day cruise.

[@CyeOutsider]

Agree. 2 a day is more than enough 😬

[@valeriesalvatore5964]

We are going in December got premier for 2. Hopfully next year the price does not double

[@TrevorTaylor-hr3jb]

@@valeriesalvatore5964 I already booked my cruise for 2026 and added Premier because the prices of everything will definitely go up. I can always cancel if I change my mind.

[@janpalmernov3]

I know I won’t be using the gym classes, nor will I eat two specialty desserts a day. There are sweets in the buffet. So using his math, so that’s $208 right there I won’t be using. They’re making it complicated.

[@KarenFresh-n4j]

I had to buy for my grandchild too even though she couldn’t get some things. Both in room are required to have.