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Yes. Princess Cruises offers several beverage options, including the Plus Beverage Package, Premier Beverage Package, Zero-Alcohol Package, and Classic Soda Package. The exact inclusions, prices, limits, and availability can vary by sailing and itinerary.
For 2026 sailings, Princess has updated its beverage inclusions. The Plus Beverage Package covers eligible drinks priced up to $15 USD, while the Premier Beverage Package covers eligible drinks up to $20 USD.
A Princess Cruises drink package lets guests pay for eligible beverages through a package rather than paying separately for each drink.
Depending on the package, covered beverages can include:
Princess also offers packages specifically designed for guests who do not want alcoholic drinks.
Princess currently has several beverage package choices.
For cruises departing from January 14, 2026, the Plus Beverage Package includes eligible alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks up to $15 USD per beverage. On Australia/New Zealand sailings, the limit is AU$22.
There is a 15-beverage daily limit for applicable beverages over a 24-hour period. Specialty coffees and teas do not count toward this limit, and qualifying bottled water has a separate limit of up to 12 bottles per day.
The Premier Beverage Package provides a higher beverage allowance.
For 2026 sailings, eligible beer, spirits, wine by the glass, and alcoholic or zero-alcohol cocktails are covered up to $20 USD per drink. The corresponding limit for Australia/New Zealand sailings is AU$30.
It also includes:
Unlike the Plus Beverage Package, the Premier Beverage Package provides unlimited eligible premium beverages within the package's price limits.
Guests who do not want alcoholic beverages can choose the Zero-Alcohol Package.
It includes options such as:
Princess currently lists the package at $29.99 USD per person, per day, before applicable service charges and subject to its terms.
Guests below the applicable legal drinking age may also receive the Zero-Alcohol Package rather than an alcoholic beverage package. The legal drinking age varies by sailing region.
The Classic Soda Package is intended for guests primarily interested in non-alcoholic beverages.
It includes:
Princess currently lists this package at $14.99 USD per person, per day, before applicable service charges.
Yes. This is an important distinction.
Princess Plus and Princess Premier are broader cruise packages that include beverage benefits alongside other cruise extras.
For example, Princess Plus combines its beverage package with benefits such as Wi-Fi, dining and other inclusions. Princess Premier provides a higher level of beverage coverage along with additional dining and other benefits.
Therefore, you do not necessarily need to purchase a standalone alcoholic beverage package if your fare already includes Princess Plus or Princess Premier.
Prices can change depending on the package, sailing, market and when you purchase.
Princess currently lists the standalone Plus Beverage Package at $64.99 USD per person, per day, before applicable service charges. Its website also notes that prices are subject to change.
Princess Plus and Princess Premier are priced separately because they bundle drinks with other cruise benefits. For example, Princess currently lists different prices for these packages depending on the ship and market.
Because pricing can change, it is best to check your specific booking before deciding which option provides the better value.
Not completely.
The Plus Beverage Package has a 15 applicable beverage limit per 24-hour period. However, specialty coffees and teas do not count toward that 15-drink limit, while qualifying bottled water has its own daily limit of up to 12 bottles.
You cannot choose which beverages count toward the daily limit. Princess automatically tracks qualifying beverages through its onboard system.
For eligible beverages within the package's price limits, yes, Princess describes the Premier Beverage Package as unlimited.
The package covers eligible drinks up to $20 USD each, or AU$30 on applicable Australia/New Zealand voyages. Bottled water of 500 ml or less is limited to 12 bottles per day.
If a selected drink exceeds the applicable package price limit, additional charges may apply.
Yes.
Specialty coffees and teas are included in the Plus and Premier beverage packages. Princess states that specialty coffees and teas do not count toward the Plus Package's 15-beverage daily limit.
This can make a beverage package useful even for passengers who drink little or no alcohol.
Yes, depending on the package.
The Plus and Premier packages include qualifying sparkling or still bottled water up to 500 ml, with a limit of 12 bottles per day. Fountain soft drinks are also included.
The packages also provide a 25% discount on certain excluded items, including wine bottles, one-liter bottles of water and canned soda.
Yes.
Princess allows booked guests to purchase eligible beverage packages through Manage Booking, subject to the package's purchase rules. Princess also states that pre-payment can be made up to three days before departure for applicable packages.
For some packages, purchasing before the cruise may also provide a different price than buying onboard, so checking your booking before sailing is worthwhile.
Generally, yes.
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. Packages cannot be shared or transferred.
This is important when calculating whether a package makes financial sense.
For example, if you are taking a seven-night cruise, you should not assume that you can purchase the package only for the days when you expect to drink more.
No.
Princess beverage packages are assigned to individual guests and are non-transferable. Sharing a package with another passenger is not permitted.
The onboard system identifies the package attached to the guest's booking when a beverage is ordered.
Yes.
A beverage package is optional. Guests can purchase individual drinks instead if they do not want to commit to a package.
This may be worth considering if you:
Princess also offers smaller beverage options, such as the Classic Soda Package and Zero-Alcohol Package.
For the Plus and Premier beverage packages, eligible drinks can be used at Princess private-island locations as well as onboard venues, subject to the package's terms and availability.
This can be useful for passengers who plan to spend part of their cruise enjoying a Princess private destination.
A beverage package does not mean every drink on the ship is automatically free.
Depending on the package, exclusions or additional charges can apply to:
The exact exclusions depend on the package's current terms and conditions.
The easiest approach is to check the drink's menu price and the package attached to your booking.
For the 2026 Plus Package, eligible alcoholic beverages and cocktails priced at $15 or less are covered. For Premier, the corresponding threshold is $20 or less.
If you are unsure, ask the bartender or dining staff before ordering.
There is no single answer because the value depends on how you personally use the package.
A package may be useful if you regularly want several beverages throughout the day, such as:
On the other hand, buying individual drinks may make more sense for someone who rarely orders beverages.
The best way to decide is to estimate your normal daily beverage spending and compare it with the package's full daily cost, including applicable charges.
Before purchasing, consider these points:
If your reservation already includes Princess Plus or Princess Premier, check your included beverage benefits before buying another package.
Think about what you actually drink rather than what sounds attractive in the package.
A package covering drinks up to $15 is different from one covering drinks up to $20.
Coffee, tea, bottled water, soda and mocktails can add value even if you rarely drink alcohol.
Some Princess beverage packages cannot be purchased within three days of sailing, so check the terms for your particular cruise.
Pricing and limits can differ by itinerary, particularly for cruises departing from or returning to Australia and New Zealand.
Yes. Princess offers several beverage options, including Plus, Premier, Zero-Alcohol and Classic Soda packages.
Princess currently lists the standalone Plus Beverage Package at $64.99 USD per person per day before applicable service charges, although prices are subject to change.
The Plus Beverage Package has a limit of 15 applicable beverages during each 24-hour period. Specialty coffees and teas do not count toward this limit, and qualifying bottled water has a separate daily limit.
Yes. Specialty coffees and teas are included with the Plus and Premier beverage packages.
Yes. Plus and Premier include qualifying sparkling or still bottled water up to 500 ml, with a limit of 12 bottles per day.
No. Princess beverage packages are non-transferable and cannot be shared with another guest.
Yes. Eligible packages can be purchased through Manage Booking, subject to the applicable purchase deadline and terms.
The Premier Beverage Package provides unlimited eligible beverages within its package limits. However, qualifying bottled water is limited to 12 bottles per day, and drinks exceeding the applicable price threshold can incur additional charges.
Yes. Fountain soft drinks are included in the Plus, Premier and relevant non-alcoholic packages, subject to each package's terms.
Yes. Plus and Premier cover eligible wine by the glass within their respective price limits. Bottles of wine are excluded, although qualifying packages provide a 25% discount on wine bottles.
Princess Cruises does offer drink packages, with options designed for different types of passengers. The Plus Beverage Package includes a broad selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with a 15-applicable-drink daily limit, while the Premier Beverage Package offers unlimited eligible beverages within its price limits. Princess also provides Zero-Alcohol and Classic Soda packages for guests seeking more focused options.
Before purchasing, compare the package price with what you realistically expect to drink each day. Also check your booking because Princess Plus or Princess Premier may already include beverage benefits, making a separate package unnecessary.
Information above reflects Princess Cruises' published package terms available in September 2026. Prices, inclusions, service charges and package conditions can change, so passengers should confirm the details for their specific sailing before purchase.
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