Princess Cruises Drinks Packages – A Complete Guide

You’ve booked your Princess cruise, and now you’re wondering: Do Princess Cruises have drink packages? Yes – and there are several options depending on whether you want soft drinks only, alcohol-free choices, or a full premium drinks bundle. 

This guide explains the Princess Cruises drinks packages, current prices, what’s included in each package, and ultimately, whether drinks packages on Princess cruises are worth it when you embark on your dream holiday.

Do Princess Cruises Have Drink Packages?

Yes! There are various Princess Cruises drink packages you can purchase. Each one has different inclusions and a set per-person, per-day charge. Read on to find out how much is a drinks package on Princess Cruises​.

What Drink Packages Does Princess Cruises Offer?

Princess currently offers four main drink packages:

• Classic Soda Package – a soft-drink package that could be worth considering if you’re on a family cruise
• Zero-Alcohol (Alcohol-Free) Package – speciality coffees, juices, mocktails and premium non-alcoholic items
• Princess Plus Beverage Package – alcoholic drinks up to a capped value per drink, plus non-alcoholic choices
• Princess Premier Beverage Package – the top tier with premium spirits/cocktails and a higher per-drink allowance

How Much Is a Drinks Package on Princess Cruises?

You might be wondering, ‘Are drinks packages on Princess Cruises worth it​?’. Well, this depends on the cost of each Princess Cruises drinks package, how much is included, and, most importantly, whether it makes financial sense for you.

We take a closer look at how much a drinks package on Princess Cruises​ costs to help you weigh up whether or not it will provide value for money.

Classic Soda Package

Costs: $14.99 per person, per day ($17.69 including service charge)

This Princess Cruises drink package covers all fountain soft drinks, canned soft drinks, juices (excluding the fresh juice bar), mocktails, and smoothies, as listed on the menu.

Zero-Alcohol Package

Costs: $29.99 per person, per day ($35.39 including service charge)

The package includes all speciality coffees and teas, hot chocolate, fountain soft drinks, frappés from Coffee & Cones, mocktails, sparkling or still bottled water (500ml or less), and energy drinks such as Red Bull.

Princess Plus Beverage Package

Costs: $64.99 per person, per day ($76.70 including service charge)

This Princess Cruise Line drink package includes beer, spirits, wine by the glass, and cocktails up to $15 USD (or $22 AUD on Australia/New Zealand voyages), plus bottled water (500ml or less), fountain soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas, frappés at Coffee & Cones, zero-alcohol cocktails, and Red Bull. 

Canned soft drinks are provided at no extra cost if fountain soft drinks are unavailable or upon request.

Princess Plus Beverage Package

Costs: $84.99 per person, per day ($100.30 including service charge)

The package includes beer, spirits, wine by the glass, and cocktails up to $20 USD (or $30 AUD for Australia/New Zealand voyages), plus bottled water (500ml or less), fountain soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas, frappés at Coffee & Cones, zero-alcohol cocktails, and Red Bull. Canned soft drinks are available at no extra cost if requested or if fountain soft drinks are unavailable. 

How Much Are the Drinks on Princess Cruises?

One way to determine whether drinks packages on Princess Cruises are worth it is to consider the cost of the individual drinks. You can see from this sample menu how much the drinks are on Princess Cruises – and bear in mind that any purchases will be subject to an 18% service charge.

Average drink costs on Princess Cruises:

• Glass of wine $11 – $12

• Beer $8

• Cocktails $14 – $20

• Speciality coffees $2 – $4

• Soft drinks and juices $2 – $5

Are Drinks Packages on Princess Cruises Worth It?

Now that you’ve seen what’s included, let’s tackle the big question: Are Princess Cruises’ drinks packages really worth it? The truth is, it depends entirely on how you like to cruise.

If you’re planning on keeping things alcohol-free with your Princess Cruises drinks package, the Classic Soda and Zero-Alcohol Packages are great options. They are perfect for staying refreshed throughout the day without worrying about your onboard spending.

The Plus Beverage Package offers excellent value, but the real benefit comes from purchasing the Princess Plus Package, which bundles the drinks with a host of extras.

For £50 per person, per day when booked pre-cruise (plus a £5 supplement per person, per day on Sphere Class ships such as Sun Princess and Star Princess), Princess Plus includes:

• The Plus Beverage Package (up to 15 drinks per day, $15 limit each)
• Four casual dining meals per cruise
• MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi for one device
• Waived OceanNow® and room service delivery fees
• Daily crew appreciation (gratuities) included

Then there’s the Premier Beverage Package, which includes everything in the Plus tier – and more. This comes as part of the Princess Premier Package, the most comprehensive bundle at sea.

For £75 per person, per day when booked pre-cruise, Princess Premier includes:

• The Premier Beverage Package (unlimited drinks up to $20 each)
• Unlimited speciality dining
• Shore excursion credit, based on voyage length
• Unlimited casual dining
• MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices
• Digital professional photo package
• Reserved seating in production shows
• Waived OceanNow® and room service delivery fees
• Daily crew appreciation (gratuities) included

One factor to bear in mind is that if one guest in a stateroom purchases a Princess drinks package, all other guests aged 21 and over in the same stateroom must also purchase one.

The other main limitation is that alcoholic drinks are capped at 15 per guest in any 24-hour period, starting at 6am. However, non-alcoholic beverages are unlimited, depending on which Princess cruise line drinks package you’ve chosen, so you’ll always have plenty to enjoy throughout the day.

How To Buy a Princess Cruises Drinks Package 

You can purchase a Princess Cruises drinks package either before your sailing or once you’re on board. Booking in advance is the easiest way to secure the best price. Simply log in to the Cruise Personaliser portal, navigate to the ‘Package’ section, and select the drinks package that suits you.

If you’d prefer to wait until you’ve boarded, drinks packages can also be purchased from any bar or restaurant, or by speaking with a crew member. However, packages must be bought within the first two days of your cruise and will apply for the entire duration of your sailing.

For the best value, many guests choose to book the Princess Plus or Princess Premier bundles prior to their cruise.

Book Your Princess Cruise with Bolsover Cruise Club

Now you know all there is to know about the Princess cruise line drink packages, it’s time to book your next cruise getaway here at Bolsover Cruise Club! If you have any questions about Princess Cruises in general, or want to discuss more about Princess Cruises’ drinks packages, contact us, and one of our Cruise Experts will be happy to help.