Princess Cruises enhances Premier & Plus packages for 2026 with excursion credits & more

Imagine a holiday where your glass is always full, and you can indulge in unlimited drinks – alcoholic or otherwise – without a care. Now, add the luxury of world-class dining at top speciality restaurants every night of your cruise, alongside unbeatable Wi-Fi connectivity. This is the level of luxury and convenience awaiting guests aboard Princess Cruises, thanks to the latest enhancements to Princess packages.

What are the new Princess packages changes?

From 2026 sailings onwards, both the Princess Premier and Princess Plus packages have been refreshed to offer even greater value. Pricing for cruises remains at £75 per person per day for Premier and £50 per person per day for Plus – except for guests sailing on Sun Princess and Star Princess, where it will be £80 and £55 per person per day respectively.

The Premier Package will include a new shore excursion credit based on voyage length:
– $100 credit (6–9 days)
– $200 credit (10–20 days)
– $300 credit (21+ days)

The Plus Package will include two additional casual dining meals, totalling four per voyage, as well as unlimited speciality coffee and teas.

To accommodate these updates, some lesser-used features will be removed, including premium desserts, juice bar access, boutique fitness classes and Princess prizes.

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Unlimited Premier Beverage Package

Sip on unlimited drinks up to $20 each, ranging from alcoholic beverages to speciality coffees, smoothies, and bottled water.

Unlimited Speciality Dining

Dine at world-renowned speciality restaurants every evening, including:
– Crown Grill: A premium steakhouse featuring top-quality beef and fresh seafood.
– Sabatini’s: An authentic Italian trattoria serving handmade pasta and Italian delicacies.
– The Catch by Rudi: A seafood lover’s dream, curated by award-winning Chef Rudi Sodamin.
– Makoto Ocean: Sushi crafted by master chef Makoto Okuwa, honouring Japanese traditions.
– Butcher’s Block by Dario Cecchini: Enjoy a carnivore’s feast at a communal table hosted by the world-renowned butcher.

Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi

Stay connected with priority access to the fastest and most reliable internet at sea, typically powered by Starlink.

Shore excursion credit

For 2026 sailings and beyond, the Princess Premier Package includes a shore excursion credit, with the amount based on cruise length:
– $100 for 6–9 day cruises
– $200 for 10–20 day cruises
– $300 for cruises of 21+ days

Note: On Sphere Class ships (Sun Princess and Star Princess), the pre-cruise price of the Princess Premier Package increases slightly to £80 per person per day.

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The Premier package lets guests enjoy unlimited beverages, whether it’s top-shelf spirits, reserve wines, or exclusive cocktails from celebrity mixologist Rob Floyd.

Highlights include:
– A selection of 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, and 20+ crafted cocktails.
– Premier wines by the glass, including Duckhorn and Stag’s Leap.
– Exclusive Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select.
– 25% discounts on wine bottles (including rare vintages) and large bottled water.
– Unlimited specialty coffee and teas

Dining options soar with unlimited access to speciality dining. Indulge in gourmet meals every evening at beloved Princess Cruises restaurants like Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, The Catch by Rudi, Makoto Ocean, and more. Unlimited prix fixe meals at casual dining venues provide ultimate dining flexibility.

For those who need to stay connected, the new Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi ensures high-performance internet access, ideal for today’s digital traveller. Offered exclusively through the Princess Plus and Premier bundles, this service guarantees top-tier connectivity anywhere on the ship.

The Princess Premier package also includes reserved seating at the Princess Theatre, daily gratuities, digital photo packages, and onboard giveaways. Guests in Great Britain can also enjoy free shipping of their Medallion device directly to their home before they set sail.

From 2026, some features with lower guest usage – such as boutique fitness classes, premium desserts, and Princess prizes – will be removed to make way for more in-demand perks like shore excursion credits and extra dining inclusions.

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The Princess Plus Package, still priced at £50 per person per day, will include four casual dining meals per voyage (up from two) from 2026.

It continues to offer:
– Plus Beverage Package
– Wi-Fi for one device
– Daily crew appreciation (gratuities)
– Waived fees for OceanNow and room service delivery

On Sun Princess and Star Princess, the price rises slightly to £55 per person per day.

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Many of the Princess Premier package upgrades – such as unlimited speciality dining, premium drinks and MedallionNet Wi-Fi – were rolled out across the fleet from late 2024 and remain in place for 2025 sailings.

However, the new enhancements announced for 2026 – including shore excursion credits, extra casual dining meals and revised pricing for Sphere-class ships – will only apply to voyages departing from 2026 onwards.

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