I booked a Regal princess in December and bought the packages plus, i 've never been in any Princess cruises before, thank you for you wonderful information. I am ready to go, thank you again.
Thanks! The packages do include the flavored coffees, but sometimes it might be more beneficial just to purchase them out right. Especially if you don't plan on using any of the other options in the package.
I'm thinking like you but im also starting to lean towards getting the cheaper one because I drink 4 to 6 bottles a day of water alone.. and a milk shake or 2 sounds good but I have til the end of February to make my decision. I just keep watching great informational videos like this one to help me make up my mind .. happy cruising to you !
That’s a great question! We did a two week cruise that was considered two back to back cruises. The package operated as if we were on two separate cruises. However the package inclusions have changed since we did that, so the rules could have as well. You might want to call your travel advisor or Princess to clarify.
We purchased the Plus package for our next cruise and paid $60 per day. We were told the $60 includes the 18% gratuities and we wouldn't be charged more while using the package. Was this incorrect and has anyone received a bill for the gratuities at the end ot their cruise?
Princess is sneaky with their wording of the plus drink package and the regular plus package. I tried to cover the major difference in the video later on, but may not have conveyed it well, I didn’t want to make the video too long. If you purchase the Princess Plus package the gratuities are included and you will not have to pay anything. Even the typical room steward and restaurant server gratuities are covered. If you purchase the Princess Plus beverage package you will be charged an additional 18% and the other gratuities are also not covered.
$60 US is $95NZ and we only interested in the drinks. We going from NZ to Australia on a 6 day cruise. Do you know how much a cocktail is on average? Will have no more than 2 a day. Might not be worth having the plus package then.
When we were on the Emerald Princess back in August, the pricing ranged from $12-$15 US for their standard cocktails. If you wanted a cocktail with higher shelf alcohol, those ranged from $16-$20 US. The beer ranged from $9-$11 US.
I booked a Regal princess in December and bought the packages plus, i 've never been in any Princess cruises before, thank you for you wonderful information.
I am ready to go, thank you again.
Thanks! Princess is one of our favorite cruise lines. Enjoy your vacation and safe travels!
Don't drink enough unless it includes the different flavored coffees. Don't use WiFi while on vacation. Very educational.
Thanks! The packages do include the flavored coffees, but sometimes it might be more beneficial just to purchase them out right. Especially if you don't plan on using any of the other options in the package.
I'm thinking like you but im also starting to lean towards getting the cheaper one because I drink 4 to 6 bottles a day of water alone.. and a milk shake or 2 sounds good but I have til the end of February to make my decision. I just keep watching great informational videos like this one to help me make up my mind .. happy cruising to you !
When you say "per sailing" how does that apply to a 20 day cruise, which is really 2 back to back 10 day cruises? Is that 2 sailings, or 1?
That’s a great question! We did a two week cruise that was considered two back to back cruises. The package operated as if we were on two separate cruises. However the package inclusions have changed since we did that, so the rules could have as well. You might want to call your travel advisor or Princess to clarify.
@@take2-travel I guess that i will find out when I get there eh?
The package indeed covers the gratuity on the Plus and Premier package. You don't have to be a heavy drinker to make good use of these packages👍
Princess Plus is a fantastic deal, I’ve done it twice. Royal won’t compete
We're you charged the 18% gratuities at the end of your cruise?
@@kristieanderson6034 The truth is I don’t think so, I never received a paper statement
Yes it is. If we don’t purchase the Premier package we will always get the plus package. For us, it is definitely worth it.
Plus package has wi-fi for 1 device. Is that 1 device at a time, or once you sign in 1 device, you can not later switch devices?
It’s one device at a time. I switch back and forth between my phone and my laptop with the Plus package.
We purchased the Plus package for our next cruise and paid $60 per day. We were told the $60 includes the 18% gratuities and we wouldn't be charged more while using the package. Was this incorrect and has anyone received a bill for the gratuities at the end ot their cruise?
Princess is sneaky with their wording of the plus drink package and the regular plus package. I tried to cover the major difference in the video later on, but may not have conveyed it well, I didn’t want to make the video too long. If you purchase the Princess Plus package the gratuities are included and you will not have to pay anything. Even the typical room steward and restaurant server gratuities are covered. If you purchase the Princess Plus beverage package you will be charged an additional 18% and the other gratuities are also not covered.
Not an adult beverage drinker, so I don't purchase the package nor the soda package. Saves a TON of $$$
$60 US is $95NZ and we only interested in the drinks. We going from NZ to Australia on a 6 day cruise. Do you know how much a cocktail is on average? Will have no more than 2 a day. Might not be worth having the plus package then.
When we were on the Emerald Princess back in August, the pricing ranged from $12-$15 US for their standard cocktails. If you wanted a cocktail with higher shelf alcohol, those ranged from $16-$20 US. The beer ranged from $9-$11 US.
I want them to bring back the coffee package they used to have, I miss that one
the price of the package includes the 18%
Yes, as long as you get the full Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages. The Princess Plus and Premier beverage packages don't include the 18%.
Well said.
Thanks!
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