If you are planning a Princess Cruises vacation and enjoy having drinks onboard, understanding the daily beverage limit can help you choose the right package.
The answer depends on which Princess package you have. For cruises departing in 2026 and beyond, Princess Cruises has different rules for its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.
Under the current 2026 terms, Princess Plus allows up to 15 alcoholic beverages during a 24-hour period, while Princess Premier has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages. Both packages also cover a range of non-alcoholic beverages, subject to their individual package terms and price limits.
Understanding the difference is important because the old information you may find online about a 15-drink limit on Princess beverage packages does not necessarily apply to the current Princess Premier package.
For current 2026 cruises, the daily allowance depends on the package.
PackageAlcoholic DrinksPrice Limit Per Drink
Princess PlusUp to 15 per 24 hoursUp to $15 USD
Princess PremierNo daily limitUp to $20 USD
Non-alcoholic beveragesNo 15-drink alcoholic limitDepends on package
Princess confirms that the Princess Plus Beverage Package is subject to a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages do not have this limitation.
For the current Princess Premier package, Princess states that there is no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages. Drinks covered by the package can be priced up to $20 USD each.
The 15-drink rule applies to alcoholic beverages under the Princess Plus package.
It is important to understand that this is a 15-drink limit during a 24-hour period, rather than 15 drinks for the entire cruise.
For example, if you are taking a seven-night cruise and have Princess Plus, the allowance resets according to the applicable 24-hour period. You are not limited to 15 alcoholic drinks for the entire seven-day voyage.
Alcoholic beverages covered by the package can count toward the daily limit. These can include eligible:
The individual beverage must also meet the package's applicable price and eligibility requirements.
Princess Plus currently covers beverages priced up to $15 USD per drink.
No. The 15-drink limit applies to alcoholic beverages.
Princess states that non-alcoholic beverages do not have the 15-alcoholic-beverage limitation. Depending on the package, these can include specialty coffee and tea, fountain sodas, select bottled water, zero-alcohol cocktails and other eligible beverages.
This means you can continue ordering eligible non-alcoholic drinks even after reaching the alcoholic-drink limit under Princess Plus.
Princess Plus is more than a beverage package. It combines drinks with other cruise benefits.
For 2026 cruises and beyond, Princess lists the Plus package as including eligible beverages priced up to $15 USD each, including cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, spirits, fountain soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, juice-bar beverages, and zero-alcohol cocktails.
The package also includes other benefits such as Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and selected dining benefits under the current package structure.
The key rule is:
Up to 15 alcoholic beverages per 24-hour period.
This makes Princess Plus particularly important to compare with Princess Premier if you expect to drink alcoholic beverages regularly throughout your cruise.
Princess Premier provides a higher beverage allowance.
For cruises departing in 2026 and beyond, the current Princess Premier terms state that the package includes eligible cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, spirits and other beverages priced up to $20 USD each.
Most importantly, the current Premier terms state that there is no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages.
Premier also includes additional cruise benefits beyond drinks, so the package should be evaluated as a complete package rather than simply as an alcoholic beverage plan.
Under the current terms for applicable 2026-and-beyond sailings, yes, Princess states that the Premier Beverage Package has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages.
However, "unlimited" does not mean every drink on the ship is automatically free.
The beverage must still qualify under the package rules, including the applicable price limit. Current Princess information lists the Premier beverage price threshold as up to $20 USD per drink.
Drinks outside the package's eligibility rules can still result in an additional charge.
Yes, eligible bottled water is included with the current Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages.
Princess's 2026 information states that both packages include bottled water, with up to 12 bottles per day, where the bottles are 500 mL or less.
This is separate from the 15-alcoholic-drink limit.
So reaching the 15-drink alcoholic limit under Princess Plus does not mean that your eligible bottled water or other qualifying non-alcoholic drinks automatically stop being available.
The 15-drink restriction is specifically an alcoholic-beverage limit.
Princess states that non-alcoholic beverages do not have this particular 15-drink limitation under the Plus Beverage Package.
Depending on the package, eligible non-alcoholic options can include:
Some individual products can have separate package restrictions, so it is sensible to check the current Princess terms before purchasing.
No. Princess states that beverage packages are non-transferable and cannot be shared.
The package is intended for the guest who purchased or received it.
For example, if one guest has Princess Plus, that guest cannot use the package to provide complimentary alcoholic beverages to another passenger who does not have the applicable package.
Generally, Princess beverage packages are calculated based on the total number of days of the cruise and must be purchased for the full length of the voyage. Princess's current beverage information also states that packages cannot be shared or transferred.
Therefore, passengers should not assume that they can purchase a beverage package for just one selected day of a longer cruise.
If you reach the 15-alcoholic-drink limit during the applicable 24-hour period, additional alcoholic beverages are not covered by the Plus package under that day's allowance.
The limit applies to alcoholic beverages, while eligible non-alcoholic beverages remain outside that specific restriction.
If you regularly expect to consume more than 15 eligible alcoholic drinks during a 24-hour period, the current Princess Premier package has a different rule because Princess states that it has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages.
Not necessarily.
Princess notes that product offerings can vary on voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand. Package pricing and terms can also change over time.
That is why you should check the package terms for your specific sailing rather than relying on an older article or information from a previous cruise.
This is especially important because Princess changed its package structure for 2026 cruises.
One reason passengers may find conflicting information online is that Princess updated its beverage-package rules.
Princess's current information says that, effective January 2026:
Therefore, always check whether information you find online applies to a 2025 sailing, an older package, or a current 2026 cruise.
The cost depends on the package and when you purchase it.
Princess's current 2026 information lists Princess Plus at $65 per guest per day when purchased before the cruise for most ships, while Princess Premier is listed at $100 per guest per day. For Sun Princess and Star Princess, the listed pre-cruise prices are higher.
Princess also states that onboard pricing can be higher.
Because prices and package benefits can change, check the current price shown for your specific reservation before making a purchase decision.
Whether a drink package makes financial sense depends on your individual drinking and cruise habits.
Consider how many eligible beverages you expect to purchase each day.
A passenger who drinks several cocktails, glasses of wine, specialty coffees and other covered beverages may use more of the package's value than someone who mainly drinks complimentary beverages.
You should also consider the other benefits included in Princess Plus or Princess Premier. These packages are not simply alcoholic drink plans; they bundle beverage benefits with other services and onboard perks.
Before purchasing, consider these factors.
If you normally have only one or two alcoholic drinks per day, a package may not provide the same value as it would for a passenger who regularly orders several eligible beverages.
Do you enjoy specialty coffee, soda, bottled water or zero-alcohol cocktails? These can affect how much value you receive from a package.
Princess Plus and Princess Premier have different maximum prices for drinks included in the package.
Plus currently covers eligible beverages up to $15, while Premier covers eligible beverages up to $20.
Do not compare the package only against the price of individual drinks.
Princess Plus and Princess Premier also include other benefits, which can change the overall value for your particular cruise.
Package rules, prices and availability can vary depending on the cruise and departure region.
Review the terms associated with your booking before purchasing.
For current 2026 cruises, Princess Plus allows up to 15 alcoholic beverages per 24-hour period. Eligible drinks are generally priced up to $15 USD each.
No. Under the current terms for applicable 2026-and-beyond sailings, Princess Premier has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages. Eligible drinks are priced up to $20 USD each.
No. The 15-drink limit applies to alcoholic beverages. Princess states that non-alcoholic beverages do not have this particular limitation.
The 15-drink restriction is an alcoholic-beverage limit. Current Princess information separately provides up to 12 eligible bottles of still or sparkling water per day, with bottles of 500 mL or less.
No. Princess states that beverage packages cannot be shared and are non-transferable.
Princess states that beverage packages are calculated based on the total number of cruise days and must be purchased for the full length of the voyage.
Once you reach the applicable 15-alcoholic-drink limit for the 24-hour period, additional alcoholic beverages are not covered by the Plus package's daily allowance. Eligible non-alcoholic beverages are not subject to that particular limit.
No. A drink must meet the package's eligibility requirements and applicable price limit. Princess Plus currently covers eligible beverages up to $15, while Princess Premier covers eligible beverages up to $20.
Yes, when purchased under the applicable package terms, the beverage package applies throughout the voyage rather than being limited to selected days. Princess states that beverage packages must be purchased for the full length of the voyage.
Yes. Princess's current 2026 information reflects updated rules. Princess Plus has a 15-alcoholic-drink daily limit, while the current Princess Premier package has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages. Older articles may describe previous package rules.
So, how many drinks can you get a day with a Princess Cruises drink package? For current 2026 sailings, the answer depends on your package.
Princess Plus allows up to 15 alcoholic beverages per 24-hour period, with eligible beverages priced up to $15 USD each. Non-alcoholic beverages are not subject to that 15-drink alcoholic limit. Princess Premier has no daily limit on included alcoholic beverages, although individual drinks still need to meet the package's eligibility and price requirements.
If you are choosing between the two packages, look beyond the number of drinks. Consider your expected alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic beverage preferences, the per-drink price limits, and the other benefits bundled into each package. Most importantly, check the current terms for your specific Princess Cruises sailing because package rules and pricing can change.
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