A beverage package can make budgeting for a Princess Cruises vacation easier, especially if you expect to order cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffee, soft drinks, bottled water, or other beverages throughout your trip.
But the price depends on which package you choose, when you purchase it, and, for Princess Plus and Princess Premier, which ship you are sailing on.
For 2026 cruises and beyond, Princess Cruises lists Princess Plus at $65 per person, per day when purchased before the cruise and Princess Premier at $100 per person, per day on most ships. On Sun Princess and Star Princess, the pre-cruise prices are $70 and $105 per person, per day respectively. Purchasing onboard costs $5 more per person, per day.
Princess also offers beverage-only packages, including the Plus Beverage Package, Premier Beverage Package, Zero-Alcohol Package, and Classic Soda Package. Prices and package terms can differ, so understanding what each option covers is important before purchasing.
The answer depends on which beverage package you mean.
Princess currently lists the following beverage-only prices:
Beverage PackagePublished PriceMain Coverage
Plus Beverage Package$64.99 per person/day*Drinks up to $15 each
Premier Beverage Package$84.99 per person/day*Premium drinks up to $20 each
Zero-Alcohol Package$29.99 per person/day*Non-alcoholic beverages
Classic Soda Package$14.99 per person/day*Sodas, juices, mocktails and smoothies
*Princess notes that these published beverage-package prices are subject to change and exclude service charges. An 18% service charge applies to applicable itineraries except Australia.
There is an important distinction between beverage-only packages and the broader Princess Plus and Princess Premier cruise packages.
The Plus Beverage Package covers eligible beverages priced up to $15 USD per drink. Princess says it includes cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, spirits, specialty coffees, fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices, smoothies, mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks.
For 2026 sailings, the Plus Beverage Package is also included as part of the Princess Plus cruise package.
For 2026 cruises and beyond, Princess Plus costs $65 per guest, per day when purchased before the cruise on most ships. The onboard price is $70 per guest, per day.
On Sun Princess and Star Princess, the pre-cruise price is $70 per guest, per day and the onboard price is $75.
The package includes more than beverages. Depending on the applicable package terms, Princess Plus also includes benefits such as Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, casual dining and OceanNow delivery.
Yes.
For 2026 sailings, the Plus Beverage Package provides up to 15 included beverages per 24-hour period, with eligible alcoholic beverages subject to that limit.
Specialty coffee and tea do not count toward the 15-drink limit. Bottled water of 500 mL or less is separately limited to up to 12 bottles per day.
This distinction matters if you drink a combination of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.
The Premier Beverage Package covers eligible premium beverages priced up to $20 USD per drink.
Princess says the package includes premium spirits, reserve wines by the glass, specialty cocktails, beer, wine, specialty coffee, soft drinks and other qualifying beverages. It also provides access to a broader premium selection than the Plus Beverage Package.
For 2026 cruises and beyond, the Princess Premier cruise package costs:
Princess Premier is not simply a beverage package. It bundles drinks with other cruise benefits, including dining, Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and other inclusions.
For the current 2026 package terms, Princess Premier has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages, although each individual beverage must fall within the package's applicable price limit.
Passengers who do not drink alcohol have another option.
Princess lists its Zero-Alcohol Package at $29.99 per person, per day. It includes beverages such as specialty coffees and teas, fountain sodas, hot chocolate, mocktails, bottled water, San Pellegrino, Evian and Red Bull Energy Drinks.
This can be useful for guests who want a wider selection of non-alcoholic drinks without paying for an alcohol-inclusive package.
For guests primarily interested in soft drinks, Princess offers a Classic Soda Package for $14.99 per person, per day.
Princess says this package includes sodas, fruit juices, mocktails and smoothies.
It is a much narrower package than Princess Plus or Princess Premier, so it may make more sense for someone who does not expect to drink alcohol, specialty coffee or premium beverages.
The exact selection varies by package, but eligible drinks can include:
The maximum price of an individual beverage matters.
For example, if you have a package covering drinks up to $15 and order an eligible $18 beverage, Princess states that the difference is charged to your onboard account.
You generally do not lose the benefit of the package simply because you select a more expensive eligible drink.
Instead, Princess explains that guests with Princess Plus who order a beverage above the $15 limit, or guests with Princess Premier who order a beverage above the $20 limit, can be charged the difference between the beverage price and the applicable package limit.
For example:
Plus Package:Drink price: $18Package limit: $15Potential additional charge: $3
Premier Package:Drink price: $24Package limit: $20Potential additional charge: $4
Actual charges can depend on the applicable onboard pricing and package terms.
This is an important point when calculating the total cost.
Princess states that its published beverage-only package prices exclude service charges and that an 18% service charge applies to applicable itineraries other than Australia.
However, Princess Plus and Princess Premier include crew appreciation and food-and-beverage gratuities within their package benefits under the applicable terms.
Always check the price shown for your specific sailing before completing your purchase because Princess says pricing and terms can change.
Yes.
Princess allows guests to manage and purchase eligible beverage options before sailing through its booking-management tools.
Princess states that beverage packages are calculated based on the total number of days of the cruise and generally must be purchased for the full voyage.
For Princess Plus and Premier, the lower pre-cruise price applies when the package is purchased at least 4 days, or 96 hours, before the scheduled departure. Otherwise, the higher onboard price applies.
Whether a beverage package makes financial sense depends on what you normally drink.
A package may be more useful if you regularly purchase several qualifying beverages each day.
For example, someone who enjoys cocktails, wine, specialty coffee and bottled water may get more use from a package than someone who primarily drinks complimentary beverages.
Before purchasing, consider:
The important comparison is not just the package price. Look at the total benefits you would otherwise purchase separately.
The two broader packages have a significant price difference.
For most 2026 cruises:
For most 2026 cruises:
Princess beverage packages have several conditions that are easy to overlook.
Princess states that beverage packages are calculated for the entire cruise and generally must be purchased for the full length of the voyage.
A beverage package is assigned to the eligible guest and cannot simply be shared with another passenger. Princess explicitly states that packages are non-transferable.
Princess says its beverage packages are not available for voyages of 2 nights or fewer under the applicable beverage-package terms.
Princess states that beverage pricing is subject to change. Your final price should therefore be checked in your reservation before purchasing.
There is no single package that fits every traveler.
If you rarely drink alcohol and mainly want soda, juices, mocktails or smoothies, the Classic Soda Package may be sufficient.
The Zero-Alcohol Package provides a broader range of non-alcoholic beverages, including specialty coffee, bottled water and energy drinks.
Princess Plus combines a beverage package with Wi-Fi, dining and other benefits, making it different from purchasing a beverage package alone.
Princess Premier has a higher daily price but raises the individual beverage limit to $20 and adds a broader set of premium cruise benefits.
Princess currently lists the Plus Beverage Package at $64.99 per person per day and the Premier Beverage Package at $84.99 per person per day, before applicable service charges. Princess also offers Zero-Alcohol and Classic Soda packages at $29.99 and $14.99 per person per day respectively. Prices are subject to change.
For 2026 cruises and beyond on most ships, Princess Plus costs $65 per person per day when purchased before the cruise and $70 onboard. On Sun Princess and Star Princess, the corresponding prices are $70 and $75.
For most 2026 cruises, Princess Premier costs $100 per person per day before the cruise and $105 onboard. On Sun Princess and Star Princess, the prices are $105 and $110 respectively.
For 2026 sailings, Princess Plus has a limit of 15 included beverages per 24-hour period for applicable beverages. Specialty coffee and tea do not count toward that limit, and qualifying bottled water has a separate daily limit.
The current 2026 Premier package terms state that there is no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages, subject to the package's individual beverage price limit and other terms.
Yes. For 2026 sailings, Princess Plus includes qualifying still or sparkling bottled water up to 500 mL, with a limit of up to 12 bottles per day.
Yes. Princess says specialty coffees and teas are included with its Plus and Premier beverage packages, subject to the applicable package terms.
Some beverage-package options can be purchased onboard, but Princess states that onboard pricing can be higher and that certain purchase restrictions apply close to departure.
No. Princess states that beverage packages cannot be shared and are non-transferable.
The treatment depends on the package. Princess Plus and Princess Premier include crew appreciation and applicable food-and-beverage gratuities within the package benefits. Beverage-only package pricing is subject to applicable service charges.
The cost of a beverage package on Princess Cruises depends on the type of package you choose. The current beverage-only options include the Plus Beverage Package at $64.99 per person per day, the Premier Beverage Package at $84.99, the Zero-Alcohol Package at $29.99, and the Classic Soda Package at $14.99, with applicable service charges and pricing conditions.
For 2026 cruises, Princess Plus and Princess Premier are broader vacation packages that include beverages along with benefits such as Wi-Fi, dining and crew appreciation. Their pre-cruise prices are generally $65 and $100 per person per day, respectively, with different pricing on Sun Princess and Star Princess.
Before purchasing, compare the package's beverage limits and other benefits with what you realistically expect to use. Also check the price displayed for your specific sailing because Princess states that prices and terms are subject to change.
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