princess cruise is revolutionizing its popularity Princess Plus and Prime Princess Package, starting July 22, 2025. Prices for both options will increase again, having already increased several times since the plans were first launched a few years ago.
The new packages are available for purchase on voyages sailing in 2026. Key updates to the program include additional casual dining benefits for Princess Plus passengers and increased shore excursion points for those choosing Princess Premier. Some content provided in both packages will also be removed.
The cruise line said the changes were made to reflect passenger feedback and focused on flexibility.
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Princess Plus and Premier prices will increase
Starting July 22, the price of the updated Princess Premier package will increase to $100 per person per day (previously $90), while the Princess Plus package will cost $65 per person per day (previously $60).
for newer Sphere ship, sun princess and star princessPremier prices are slightly higher at $105, and Plus prices are $70 per person per day.
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According to the cruise line, these bundles offer discounts of 50% to 70% compared to purchasing individual components individually.
“By thoughtfully evolving our packages, we ensure they reflect what our guests really want,” Alfredo JimenezThe cruise line’s vice president of onboard revenue said in a report Press release. “Greater flexibility, a better culinary experience and opportunities for shore exploration while retaining the special benefits they have come to expect.”
New features in Premier and Plus plans
this Premium package Now includes new shore excursion credits, scaled by voyage length:
- $100 for 6 to 9 day cruises
- 10 to 20 days USD 200
- USD 300 for cruises of 21 days or more
Princess Premier will continue to offer unlimited drinks with the Premier Beverage Package, unlimited casual and specialty dining, four-device Wi-Fi, waived OceanNow and room service fees, unlimited professional digital photos, reserved theater show seating and daily crew appreciation (aka tips or gratuities).
this Additional package Two additional casual meals will now be included, for a total of four meals per voyage. Other included benefits remain the same: add-on beverage packages, single-device Wi-Fi, waived OceanNow and room service delivery fees, and daily crew rewards.
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What’s new with the new Premier and Plus plans?
To accommodate the new perks, Princess Cruises will eliminate some lesser-used features such as premium desserts, juice bar access, Ocean Medal shipping, free fitness classes and Princess prizes.
Princess Cruises said the changes are based on direct guest feedback and the company’s goal is to provide a more personalized and valuable cruise experience.
What if you’ve already booked a Princess Cruise for 2025 or 2026?
Cruises planning to sail on Princess in 2025 do not need to worry about price increases or changes in included benefits on Princess Plus or Superior. The new policy will not take effect for any cruise ships sailing before January 14, 2026.
But if you (like me!) have already booked a Princess cruise for 2026 and paid for a Plus or Premier package, you may be wondering how these new changes will affect you.
According to the princess“If you sail in 2026 and purchased a Princess Plus package before July 22, 2025, your current package offer will continue to be valid.”
If your cruise starts on January 14, 2026 or any date after, and If you purchase Plus or Premier on or after July 22, 2025, you will be charged the new price and enjoy new benefits.
Have you already purchased the Princess Plus or Princess Premier package, or are you planning to do so? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the changes they’ve made to the package. Let me know your opinion in the comments below!
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