Princess Plus vs Princess Premier 2026 What’s Actually Worth It?
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Prices have gone up, perks have been removed, and some of the new limits have upset a lot of loyal Princess cruisers.
I've done Princess Plus on Regal Princess and Sales Sky Princess without it. So, I'll share my real numbers from both.
The biggest controversy came when Princess announced that specialty coffees would count towards the drink limit. After strong criticism, they reversed that decision and coffees are once again unlimited.
On Regal Princess, I cruised solo and bought Princess Plus. For a 6-day cruise, it worked out at around £40 a day in real value.
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Thinking about buying Princess Plus or Princess Premier for your 2026 Princess cruise? The packages have changed. Prices have gone up, perks have been removed, limits have been added, and the value isn’t as clear as it used to be. In this video, I break down exactly what’s included, what’s been taken away, and how to work out whether Princess Plus or Princess Premier is actually worth it for the way you cruise. I’ve used Princess Plus myself on Regal Princess, and I’ve also cruised Sky Princess without any package at all. So I’ll share real numbers from both trips, including how much I spent, what I saved, and when the package does and doesn’t make financial sense. In this video: • Princess Plus 2026 explained • Princess Premier 2026 explained • What’s changed (price rises, drink limits, perks removed) • New rules for bottled water, sodas and casual dining • Unlimited coffee clarification • Why the 15-drink limit catches people out • Real examples from my own cruises (solo vs family) • Break-even maths made simple • VIP theatre seating on Princess Premier • Whether either package is actually worth buying in 2026 If you’re sailing on Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Sun Princess, Star Princess or any Princess ship in 2026, this guide will help you decide the best option before you book. 📺 NEXT VIDEO TO WATCH: 👉 Sky Princess Dining Options (2025/2026) | What’s Worth It? https://youtu.be/NK0eyhF77ww This is the perfect follow-up, as dining is a huge part of the value of these packages. 📌 About my channel: I’m a UK-based solo cruise traveller. I’ve travelled to more than 70 countries and sailed on Princess, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean and more. My channel focuses on practical, honest cruise advice with everything you need to know before you sail. 📍 New videos every week https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 #PrincessCruises #PrincessPlus #PrincessPremier #SkyPrincess Chapters 00:00 - Princess Plus vs Princess Premier (2026) 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy 00:36 - Princess Plus 2026 – What’s Included 01:48 - Princess Premier 2026 – What’s Included 02:48 - Princess Package Changes 2026 03:42 - 15-Drink Limit Explained 04:22 - Water, Soda and What’s Actually Included 05:08 - Dining – Plus vs Premier 05:52 - Wi-Fi and How Sharing Works 06:27 - My Real Spend: When It Works and When It Doesn’t 07:26 - Break-Even Maths – Princess Packages 07:57 - VIP Theatre Seating – Princess Premier 08:34 - Final Thoughts & Watch Next!