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PRINCESS PLUS vs PREMIUM – Cruise package review and comparison in depth analysis

Tidal Horizons - Cruise & Travel
Tidal Horizons - Cruise & Travel
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👁️ 58K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 10:29

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an in-depth comparison between the Princess Plus and Princess Premier cruise packages to help travelers determine which option offers better value. The analysis begins by addressing the common issue of high end-of-cruise bills caused by unbudgeted expenses like beverages, gratuities, and internet fees. The creator examines the specific inclusions of both packages, noting that Princess Plus offers one Wi-Fi device and standard beverage coverage, while Princess Premier expands this to four devices and adds perks like specialty dining visits, photo packages, and reserved theater seating. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on beverage costs, explaining how the packages handle drinks exceeding the standard price limit. The creator also compares Princess pricing to a competitor to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the Princess offerings. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the value of these packages depends on individual consumption habits but suggests that for frequent cruisers, the Princess Plus option is a worthwhile investment that simplifies budgeting and reduces overall spending.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Princess Cruises
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I believe they are good value and of the major cruise lines I find they are the most upfront with what the packages entail and why they benefit you

princess plus and Premier are by far and away a better deal

to me the package is well worth it and I really hope princess doesn't mess around with it too much

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have an honest idea of what you spend and consume on board to make sure a package is worth it
Determine if the four-device Wi-Fi option is worth it before upgrading to Premier
Consider your drinking habits when choosing between Princess Plus and Premier beverage packages

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected high bills at the end of a cruiseConsider Princess packages that include Wi-Fi, drinks, and gratuities to avoid surprises

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between Princess Plus and Princess Premium packages?
QAre Princess cruise packages worth the cost?
QHow do Princess packages compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Drink Package3½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconDining Specialty2½ Happy BaconDining Room Service1½ Sad Bacon
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