Princess Premier Package Explained

What Is Princess Premier?

Princess Premier is Princess Cruises' highest-tier package and is designed for travelers who want the most inclusive cruise experience available. It expands upon Princess Plus by adding additional premium benefits, upgraded inclusions, and enhanced onboard value.

For many travelers, the decision is not whether Princess Premier is a good package. The real question is whether the additional benefits provide enough value compared to Princess Plus.

If you're still comparing package options, start with our Cruise Packages Hub, our Princess Plus Guide, and our Princess Cruises Guide.

What Is Included With Princess Premier?

Princess Premier includes the core benefits found in Princess Plus while adding additional premium benefits that appeal to travelers seeking a more upgraded cruise experience.

The package typically builds upon beverages, WiFi, and prepaid gratuities while adding premium features that can increase overall value for certain travelers.

Because Princess occasionally updates package offerings, guests should always review the current benefits available for their specific sailing.

Premium Beverage Benefits

One of the biggest differences between Princess Plus and Princess Premier is the upgraded beverage offering.

Travelers who enjoy premium cocktails, upgraded wines, specialty drinks, and a broader beverage selection often receive more value from Premier than they would from Plus.

For guests who rarely order premium beverages, the upgrade may provide less overall benefit.

Learn more about beverage package strategy in our Cruise Drink Package Guide.

Enhanced WiFi Benefits

Internet access is included in both Princess Plus and Princess Premier, but Premier may include enhanced connectivity benefits depending on the package version available on your sailing.

For travelers who spend significant time online, upgraded connectivity can become one of the most valuable components of the package.

Before sailing, compare the available internet benefits carefully to determine whether the upgrade makes sense.

See our Cruise Ship WiFi vs Cell Service Guide for additional information.

Casual and Specialty Dining With Princess Premier

For voyages sailing under the current package, Princess Premier includes unlimited casual dining and unlimited specialty dining. This is one of the biggest differences between Premier and Princess Plus, which includes four casual dining meals per guest per voyage and does not include specialty dining meals.

What Does “Casual Dining” Mean on Princess?

Casual dining does not mean the buffet. Princess uses the term for select relaxed, sit-down restaurants that otherwise carry an additional charge. Depending on the ship, casual venues can include restaurants such as Alfredo's or Gigi's Pizzeria, O'Malley's, Ocean Terrace, Salty Dog and other participating venues.

Premier guests can use eligible casual dining venues without the four-meal limit that applies to Princess Plus.

What Does “Specialty Dining” Mean?

Specialty dining refers to Princess's higher-end charge-based restaurants, such as steakhouses, Italian restaurants and premium seafood venues, with the exact lineup varying by ship. Under the current Premier package, eligible specialty dining is unlimited.

Do Premier Guests Still Get Complimentary Dining?

Yes. Premier's casual and specialty dining benefits are additional choices. They do not replace the complimentary dining included with the cruise fare, such as main dining rooms and buffet-style dining. A guest does not need to eat in a charge-based restaurant—or purchase Premier—in order to have meals throughout the cruise.

Learn more in our Cruise Dining Guide.

Additional Premium Benefits

Depending on the sailing and current Princess offering, Premier may include a variety of premium benefits beyond beverages, WiFi, gratuities, and dining.

These additional features are often what separate Premier from Plus and can have a significant impact on overall package value.

Travelers should focus on benefits they expect to actually use rather than simply counting the number of included features.

Princess Premier vs Princess Plus

This is the most common comparison Princess travelers make.

Princess Plus already provides strong value for many guests through beverages, WiFi, and prepaid gratuities.

Princess Premier becomes attractive when the upgraded beverage options, dining benefits, and additional premium perks align with your travel habits.

For many travelers, Plus provides sufficient value. For others, Premier creates a more complete and enjoyable onboard experience.

Is Princess Premier Worth It?

The answer depends entirely on how you cruise.

Travelers who regularly purchase premium beverages, specialty dining, internet access, and other upgraded services often find significant value in Princess Premier.

Guests who would not use the additional benefits may find Princess Plus provides a better overall return on investment.

For broader budgeting considerations, review our Cruise Pricing Explained Guide.

Who Should Buy Princess Premier?

• Travelers seeking the most inclusive Princess experience.
• Guests who enjoy premium beverages.
• Cruisers who value specialty dining.
• Travelers who want upgraded package benefits.
• Guests taking longer cruises where package value compounds over time.

Who Should Skip Princess Premier?

• Travelers who rarely purchase premium beverages.
• Guests who rarely dine in specialty restaurants.
• Cruisers seeking the lowest overall vacation cost.
• Guests unlikely to use the upgraded benefits.

These travelers may find Princess Plus offers a better balance of cost and value.

Common Mistakes

The biggest mistake is assuming the larger package automatically provides the best value.

The right package is the one that matches your actual spending habits and travel style.

Another common mistake is overlooking the value already included with Princess Plus before upgrading to Premier.

Need Help Comparing Princess Packages?

Choosing between Princess Plus, Princess Premier, cabin categories, and itinerary options can become confusing quickly.

The best package is often the one that fits your personal cruise habits rather than the package with the longest feature list.

When you're ready to compare sailings, package options, and pricing, request a personalized quote through our Cruise Quote Form.