⭐ Princess Plus & Princess Premier Price Increase (October 13 Update)
Princess Cruises just announced an important update to both Princess Plus® and Princess Premier®, and if you’re sailing on or after October 13, you’ll want to know exactly what’s changing — especially if you rely on these packages for drinks, Wi‑Fi, crew appreciation, and specialty dining.
This update came directly from Princess through travel advisors, and I’m breaking it down in plain English so you can decide whether Plus or Premier still makes sense for your sailing.
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⭐ Quick Summary
Both Princess Plus and Princess Premier are increasing by $5/day
The 4‑device Wi‑Fi plan is being discontinued as a standalone option
A new 2‑device Wi‑Fi plan is being introduced
1‑device Wi‑Fi pricing is increasing
All changes apply to sailings departing on or after October 13
Let’s walk through what this means — and whether these packages still offer good value.
⭐ Princess Plus & Princess Premier: What’s Changing?
Princess is increasing the daily price of both packages by $5/day starting October 13. Their reasoning: keeping the packages packed with value and ensuring crew appreciation continues going directly to the crew.
If you’re new to these packages:
Princess Plus bundles drinks, Wi‑Fi, crew appreciation, and casual dining upgrades
Princess Premier adds specialty dining, premium desserts, photo perks, and multi‑device Wi‑Fi
I break down everything included in my full Princess Premier Package Review.
⭐ Wi‑Fi Pricing Changes (This Is the Big One)
Princess is making major changes to standalone Wi‑Fi — and this is where the update really matters.
❌ The standalone 4‑device Wi‑Fi plan is being discontinued
You can now only get 4 devices if you have Princess Premier.
✅ A new 2‑device Wi‑Fi plan is being introduced
2‑Device Wi‑Fi Pricing:
Pre‑cruise: $39.99/day
Onboard (full voyage): $47.99/day
Onboard (1‑day): $55.99/day
⬆️ The 1‑device Wi‑Fi plan is increasing
1‑Device Wi‑Fi Pricing:
Pre‑cruise: $27.99/day
Onboard (full voyage): $33.99/day
Onboard (1‑day): $39.99/day
If you’re someone who works onboard, uploads photos, or travels with multiple devices, this change makes Premier significantly more valuable.
⭐ Is Princess Plus Still Worth It?
For most cruisers, yes — especially if you drink even moderately, use Wi‑Fi, and appreciate the convenience of bundled crew appreciation.
Princess Plus still includes:
Drinks up to $15
1‑device Wi‑Fi
Crew appreciation
Casual dining upgrades
Fitness classes
Juice bar
Premium desserts
Even with the $5/day increase, it’s still cheaper than buying these items individually.
⭐ Is Princess Premier Still Worth It?
For us? Absolutely.
We booked Premier for our upcoming sailing because:
We have Crown Grill booked three times (Brandon’s request, obviously)
The 4‑device Wi‑Fi is now exclusive to Premier
Specialty dining becomes way more affordable
The photo package + desserts + fitness classes add real value
If you’re someone who loves specialty dining — or you’re sailing with a partner who does — Premier continues to be the best “all‑in” option.
Full breakdown here: Princess Premier Package Review
⭐ Should YOU Add Plus or Premier Before October 13?
Here’s the honest truth: I don’t always get the package. Sometimes it makes perfect sense… and sometimes it doesn’t.
For our upcoming Star Princess sailing, I’m actually texting my friend to see whether she wants to go ahead and add the package before the October 13 price increase — or if we’re both going to skip it this time.
Why? Because we already have some really good perks built in:
⭐ We can bring two bottles of wine onboard
Princess allows one 750ml bottle per adult on embarkation day. That alone covers a couple of nights where we don’t need the drink package.
⭐ We get a free minibar setup with Elite status
This is one of my favorite Elite perks — and it genuinely reduces how much we need from a drink package. Between the wine allowance and the minibar, we’re already starting the cruise with plenty of options.
⭐ Sometimes the package is worth it… sometimes it’s not
If we’re planning:
multiple specialty dining nights
daily Wi‑Fi
daily lattes + mocktails
casual dining upgrades
…then Plus or Premier can still save money even with the new pricing.
But if we’re planning:
beach‑heavy days
port‑intensive itineraries
low‑drink days
using Elite perks + wine allowance
…then skipping the package can make just as much sense.
That’s why I’m texting my friend — we need to decide together whether this sailing is a “package cruise” or a “skip it and enjoy our Elite perks” cruise.
If you want the full breakdown of how I decide, here’s my Princess Premier Package Review.
⭐ What This Means for Cruisers
If you sail with multiple devices
Premier is now the only way to get 4‑device Wi‑Fi.
If you rely on Wi‑Fi daily
The new pricing makes Plus or Premier more cost‑effective than standalone Wi‑Fi.
If you love specialty dining
Premier still offers the best value — especially with Crown Grill, Butcher’s Block, and the new Sun Princess dining lineup.
If you’re a casual cruiser
Plus remains a solid bundle that saves money over buying items individually.
⭐ My Personal Take
We already booked Premier for our upcoming sailing, and this update actually makes me feel even better about that decision. With the 4‑device Wi‑Fi becoming exclusive to Premier — and with us booking Crown Grill three times — Premier continues to be the best value for how we cruise.
But for Star Princess? We’re genuinely deciding whether this is a package sailing or a skip‑it sailing. And that’s the beauty of Princess — you can tailor each cruise to how you actually travel.
⭐ Final Thoughts
Princess is clearly trying to keep these packages competitive and packed with value, and while price increases are never fun, the bundled savings still make sense for most cruisers.
If you’re sailing after October 13, take a minute to look at:
your Wi‑Fi needs
your drink habits
your Elite perks
your specialty dining plans
Then decide whether Plus or Premier fits this cruise — not every cruise.
I’ll keep sharing updates as they come in. Princess has been sending out a lot of helpful info lately, and I’ll make sure you have everything you need to plan smart.
⭐ About the Author
Hi, I’m Julie — travel blogger, cruise superfan, and creator of NoPointLeftBehind.net. I help travelers plan smarter, travel easier, and make the most of every cruise day using real experience, honest reviews, and a whole lot of Lazy Girl travel energy. When I’m not exploring new ports, you’ll find me writing guides, sipping iced coffee, or planning my next Princess sailing.
