A cruise drink package can make budgeting easier, especially if you expect to order cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffee, bottled water, or soft drinks during your trip. But Princess Cruises offers several beverage options, and the price depends on which package you choose.
For 2026, the Plus Beverage Package is listed at $64.99 USD per person, per day, while the Premier Beverage Package is listed at $84.99 USD per person, per day. Princess states that these advertised prices exclude an 18% service charge on itineraries outside Australia. That means the listed Plus price is approximately $76.69 per day including the 18% service charge, while the Premier price is approximately $100.29 per day.
Princess also offers Princess Plus and Princess Premier, which combine beverage benefits with other cruise inclusions such as Wi-Fi and, depending on the package, dining and other benefits. These are different from purchasing a beverage package by itself.
The current advertised U.S. prices for the main Princess beverage packages are:
PackageAdvertised PriceApprox. Price With 18% Service Charge*
Plus Beverage Package$64.99 per person/day$76.69
Premier Beverage Package$84.99 per person/day$100.29
Zero-Alcohol Package$29.99 per person/dayAbout $35.39
Classic Soda Package$14.99 per person/dayAbout $17.69
*Calculated from Princess' published U.S. prices and 18% service charge. Princess says pricing is subject to change and the service-charge treatment can vary by itinerary.
The Plus and Premier beverage packages must generally be purchased for the full length of the voyage rather than for selected individual days.
The Plus Beverage Package covers drinks priced up to $15 USD each under the current package terms.
It includes options such as:
Princess also provides a 25% discount on certain excluded purchases, including bottles of wine, one-liter bottles of water, and canned soda.
The Plus Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages during each 24-hour period, which Princess defines as 6 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Specialty coffees and teas do not count toward the alcoholic-drink limit. Small bottled water also has separate rules and does not count toward the 15-drink maximum.
This means the package should not be interpreted as unlimited alcoholic drinks.
The Premier Beverage Package costs more because it provides access to a broader premium selection.
Current Princess information states that the Premier Beverage Package includes beverages priced up to $20 USD each. It includes:
The package also provides a 25% discount on certain excluded items such as bottles of wine, large bottles of water, and canned soda.
For the current 2026 Premier package, Princess describes the included alcoholic beverages as having no daily limit, although the package remains subject to its terms and responsible-service policies.
This is an important distinction between the current Premier and Plus packages.
The biggest difference is the maximum price of the drinks covered and the range of premium beverages.
The Plus package covers drinks up to $15 each.
It is designed for guests who want a broad selection of regular cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, coffees, sodas, and other non-alcoholic drinks.
The Premier package covers drinks up to $20 each.
It adds higher-end spirits, reserve wines, and premium cocktails that may not fit within the Plus price limit. Princess lists selections such as premium wines and higher-end spirits among the Premier offerings.
If you frequently choose premium drinks, the higher beverage allowance can be an important factor when comparing the two packages.
You do not necessarily have to avoid a drink simply because its menu price is above the package limit.
Princess states that drinks exceeding the package's price threshold can be charged based on the difference between the drink's price and the package limit.
For example, if a qualifying Plus drink costs $17 and the Plus limit is $15, the applicable difference may be charged to your onboard account.
The same principle applies to Premier drinks that exceed its $20 limit.
Always check the current onboard menu and your account because drink pricing and package terms can change.
Bottles of wine are not fully included in the standard beverage package.
However, Princess states that guests with the Plus or Premier Beverage Package receive a 25% discount on eligible bottles of wine.
This is different from ordering wine by the glass within the package's price limit.
If you prefer wine by the bottle rather than by the glass, factor the additional cost into your cruise budget.
Yes.
Specialty coffees and teas are included with both the current Plus and Premier beverage packages.
Princess also states that specialty coffees and teas do not count toward the Plus package's 15-alcoholic-drink daily limit.
This can be useful for guests who do not drink much alcohol but regularly purchase specialty coffee.
Guests who do not want alcohol have several choices.
The Zero-Alcohol Package is currently listed at $29.99 USD per person, per day, before the applicable service charge. Princess says it includes specialty coffees and teas, fountain sodas, hot chocolate, mocktails, bottled water, and energy drinks.
There is also a Classic Soda Package, currently listed at $14.99 USD per person, per day, before the applicable service charge. Princess says this package includes sodas, fruit juices, mocktails, and smoothies.
No.
This is one of the most important points when researching Princess Cruises drink package prices.
The Plus Beverage Package is a beverage-only product.
Princess Plus, on the other hand, is a broader cruise package that includes the Plus Beverage Package along with other benefits. For sailings departing in 2026 and beyond, Princess lists the standard Princess Plus price at $65 USD per person, per day when purchased at least 96 hours before departure. The package also includes Wi-Fi and crew appreciation, among other benefits.
Because the price of Princess Plus is close to the standalone Plus Beverage Package price, it is important to compare the complete package rather than assuming they are the same product.
No.
Premier Beverage Package refers specifically to the beverage-only package.
Princess Premier is the broader cruise package.
For 2026 sailings, Princess lists Princess Premier at $100 USD per person, per day when purchased at least 96 hours before departure, or $105 per day on Sun Princess and Star Princess. It includes the Premier Beverage Package plus additional benefits.
The two should therefore be compared separately when calculating the total cost of a cruise.
Yes.
Princess states that guests who purchase a Plus or Premier package less than 4 days, or 96 hours, before departure, including purchases onboard, pay an additional amount per person per day.
For the current Princess Plus and Princess Premier terms applicable to 2026 sailings, the increase is $5 USD per person per day.
This makes checking the package price before your cruise worthwhile.
Generally, no.
Princess says beverage packages are calculated using the total number of cruise days and must be purchased for the full length of the voyage. Partial or prorated beverage packages are not accepted.
For example, if you are taking a seven-day cruise, you generally cannot purchase the beverage package for only three days.
This is important when calculating whether the package fits your drinking habits.
No.
Princess states that beverage packages are non-transferable and cannot be shared.
The package is associated with the individual guest who purchased it.
You should therefore calculate the cost based on the number of eligible guests rather than assuming one package can cover everyone in your traveling group.
Using Princess' currently advertised U.S. prices, a seven-day cruise would cost approximately:
Plus Beverage Package
$64.99 × 7 = $454.93 before service charge
With an 18% service charge, the approximate total would be $536.82 per person.
Premier Beverage Package
$84.99 × 7 = $594.93 before service charge
With an 18% service charge, the approximate total would be $702.02 per person.
These are calculations based on Princess' published prices and the 18% service charge. Actual pricing can vary by sailing, currency, timing, and itinerary.
Start by estimating what you would normally purchase each day.
Consider:
Then compare the expected individual purchases with the package's daily cost.
Also remember that the package covers the full cruise, so calculate the likely cost across every sailing day rather than only the days when you expect to drink more.
Princess allows guests to purchase beverage packages before sailing through Manage Booking, subject to the applicable deadline. Its current information says packages must generally be purchased at least four days before departure to receive the lower pre-cruise price.
If you already know you want a package, checking the price in your booking before the four-day cutoff can help you avoid the higher last-minute price.
The current advertised U.S. price is $64.99 per person, per day for the Plus Beverage Package and $84.99 per person, per day for the Premier Beverage Package, before the applicable service charge. Princess states that an 18% service charge applies to itineraries outside Australia.
Princess' published U.S. beverage-package prices exclude the applicable service charge, and its current terms state that an 18% service charge applies to itineraries outside Australia.
They are separate products. Princess Plus includes the Plus Beverage Package along with additional cruise benefits such as Wi-Fi and crew appreciation.
For 2026 sailings, Princess lists Princess Plus at $65 USD per person per day and Princess Premier at $100 USD per person per day when purchased at least 96 hours before departure. Sun Princess and Star Princess have higher package prices.
Yes. The current Plus package includes cocktails and other alcoholic beverages priced up to $15 USD, subject to the package's terms.
Yes. Princess describes Premier as including premium spirits, reserve wines by the glass, and high-end crafted cocktails within its $20 USD beverage limit.
Yes. The Plus Beverage Package has a limit of 15 alcoholic beverages per 24-hour period. Specialty coffee and tea do not count toward that alcoholic-drink limit.
For current 2026 package terms, Princess Premier's beverage component has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages. It remains subject to Princess' responsible-service policies and other package restrictions.
No. Princess states that beverage packages must be purchased for the full length of the voyage and are not available on a partial or prorated basis.
No. Beverage packages are non-transferable and cannot be shared with another guest.
Princess says guests ordering a beverage above the package's price limit are charged the difference between the drink price and the applicable package limit.
The answer to “How much is the Princess Cruises drink package?” depends on which beverage option you choose.
For current U.S. pricing, the Plus Beverage Package is $64.99 per person per day, while the Premier Beverage Package is $84.99 per person per day, before the applicable service charge. Princess also offers lower-priced non-alcoholic options, including the Zero-Alcohol Package and Classic Soda Package.
The key difference is not just price. Plus covers drinks up to $15, while Premier covers drinks up to $20 and offers a broader premium selection. Plus has a 15-alcoholic-drink daily limit, while the current Premier package does not have that daily alcoholic-drink limit.
Before purchasing, check your specific sailing in Princess' booking system because prices, promotions, package availability, service charges, and terms can change. Princess also recommends purchasing before the four-day cutoff if you want the lower pre-cruise package price.
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