Princess Plus vs Premier: Which Princess Cruises Package Is ACTUALLY Worth It? (2026)
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Princess Plus and Princess Premier are not just drink packages. They're bundled packages that include drinks, dining, Wi-Fi, gratuitities, and a few extras, all rolled into a daily price.
Princess Plus makes sense if you drink alcohol or specialty coffee. You want Wi-Fi and prepaid gratuitities. You don't want to track every single charge on board.
Princess Premier makes sense if you enjoy premium cocktails and wine. You love specialty dining. You want strong Wi-Fi on multiple devices. And you plan to book shore excursions.
Skip the packages if you rarely drink, if you don't need Wi-Fi, and if you're happy paying as you go.
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Princess Cruises offers two popular cruise packages — Princess Plus and Princess Premier — but which one is right for you? In this video, I break down exactly what you get with each Princess package, how much they cost, what’s included (drinks, dining, Wi-Fi, gratuities, excursions), and when it makes sense to skip the packages entirely. If you’re planning a Princess cruise and want to avoid overpaying or being surprised by onboard costs, this guide will help you decide between Princess Plus vs Princess Premier with real-world examples. ✔ Princess Plus explained ✔ Princess Premier explained ✔ Drink package limits ✔ Dining & specialty dining ✔ Wi-Fi & gratuities ✔ Shore excursion credits ✔ Is Princess Plus worth it? ✔ Is Princess Premier worth it? CHAPTERS... PLEASE SKIP AHEAD IF YOU NEED TO 00:00 – Princess Cruises Packages Explained (Plus vs Premier) 00:24 – What Is Princess Plus and Princess Premier? 01:12 – Princess Plus Package: What’s Included 01:59 – Princess Plus Drink Package Explained 02:30 – Princess Plus Dining, Wi-Fi & Gratuities 03:30 – Princess Premier Package: What’s Included 04:05 – Princess Premier Drink Package (Unlimited & Premium) 04:20 – Princess Premier Specialty Dining & Wi-Fi Benefits 04:39 – Shore Excursion Credit & Extra Perks (Premier Only) 05:10 – Princess Cruises With No Package: What Changes? 07:00 – Princess Plus vs Premier: Price & Value Comparison 08:30 – Who Should Choose Princess Plus? 08:46 – Who Should Choose Princess Premier? 09:13 – Is Princess Plus or Premier Worth It? Final Verdict HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING A CRUISE WITH TORI... go to vcarter.travelonly.com LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VIRGIN VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory