What’s New in Princess Plus and Premium Packages

Planning a Princess cruise in 2026? Big changes are coming to the Princess Plus and Princess Premium packages—and they’ll impact everything from drink perks to shore excursion credits. Whether you're sailing on a Sphere Class ship or just trying to decide if the upgrade is worth it, this guide breaks down what’s new, what’s gone, and how to cruise smarter with the latest updates.

Princess Cruise Package Changes — Princess Cruise updated package July 2025

Updated Pricing

First, the prices of both the plus and premium packages increased. The Plus Package went from $60 to $65 a day per guest. The Premium Package also increased to $100 from $90 a day. These prices are not fleetwide. If you are sailing a Sphere class ship (Sun & Star), you will be paying $70 a day for the Plus Package and $105 for the Premium Package. Again, these prices are per day per guest.

Drink Perks: What’s Included Now

The premium package still has unlimited drinks up to $20. This includes: cocktails, wine, beer, alcohol, fountain drinks, and non-alcoholic cocktails. If you have the plus package, you have a limit of 15 of these.

After some public outcry, they did make the following adjustments:

Both packages have unlimited specialty coffee and tea.

Both packages have 12 bottles of water a day.

Casual Dining & Shore Excursion Credits

The Princess Plus package increased the number of casual dining meals to 4 per cruise instead of 2. The premium stays the same at unlimited. The Princess Premier Package now includes a new shore excursion credit based on voyage length—$100 (6–9 days), $200 (10–20 days), and up to $300 for voyages of 21+ days

What’s No Longer Included

Premium desserts and fitness classes are gone. I had only gotten one premium dessert in all my Princess Cruises. So I will not miss this one bit. As for the fitness classes, I hadn’t tried those either.

Should You Upgrade? My Honest Take

Final Thoughts on Princess Cruises’ 2026 Package Updates Whether you're weighing the value of Princess Plus or considering a Premium upgrade, understanding these 2026 changes is key to cruising smarter. From drink perks and dining shifts to excursion credits and Sphere Class pricing, this breakdown helps you plan with confidence.

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