CRUISE NEWS! Even MORE Princess Package Updates! We Are Heading Home | It Is A Service Charge!
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Shore excursion credit is not included with the Plus Package—despite what some people may be assuming.
It is indeed a service charge and this is such an important distinction because as a service charge it goes to the cruise line.
I am really thinking this is going to be a long time to come into play because people have booked cruises with the plus and premiere package that existed before this change.
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We’re back with more updates and clarifications about the Princess Plus and Premier Packages—because yes, even more is changing! 🥤 Canned soda is back! Princess now says you can request canned soft drinks—even with the Plus Package. But will they really be available? Allison shares what to expect and what she’s hearing from fellow cruisers. 🛳️ Shore excursion credit is not included with the Plus Package—despite what some people may be assuming. Allison shows how to read Princess’ new comparison chart and what it actually means. 📦 Old package benefits aren’t being “grandfathered” in. Even if you booked before the 2026 changes, Princess has a history of not carrying over old perks unless you pay the new price. We walk through how this worked last time and what to expect. 🍽️ Specialty dining service charges: That 18% added to your bill? It doesn’t go to your server. Allison explains the difference between a gratuity and a service charge—and how you can make sure your server is truly thanked. Let us know your thoughts—are you seeing different policies onboard? Are these changes affecting how you cruise with Princess? Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis