Princess Drink Package

[JerseyGuys]

Haven’t sailed on princess for a couple years now.i have been enjoying Unlimited Premium drink packages on Celebrity . Can some one explain to me the basics on Princess. Is there a limit on home many drinks per day..? Dollar limit on a drink.? No such limits on Celebrity. Thanks

[Thrak]

It's fully explained on the Princess site. Limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day (6AM - 6AM). No limit on coffee, specialty coffee, specialty tea, juice, or water. Water (including regular bottled water, Perrier, and San Pellegrino) can only be had in the smaller bottles.

 

Limit of drinks is $12 - before the auto gratuity (which is included in the price of the beverage package) which includes almost every drink on the ship. If you sail on a ship - such as Emerald Princess - that has the special Whiskey Adventure feature there are many items on that list above the allowed amount. This shouldn't be an issue as the bartenders know what is and what isn't allowed on the package. Most of the ships don't have that feature anyway. Bottles of wine can be purchased at a 25% discount. Don't forget to snag splits of champagne to take to the cabin for making your own Mimosas in the morning.

 

From Princess:

 

Premier Beverage Package
Our Premier Beverage Package is a great value! Enjoy a wide array of cocktails, wine, beer, bottled water, specialty coffee, smoothies, fountain sodas and more for just $59.99 USD^ per day ($70.79 per day with a 18% service charge included). There are also non-alcoholic and coffee packages available. View Premier Beverage Package full terms & conditions.   The Premier Beverage Package Terms & Conditions 2019 What is Included The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $16.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand. The package includes all bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, Gong Cha items, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, milk shakes (if available) and Red Bull energy drinks. The package provides a 25% discount on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one liter bottles of water, canned soda and bottled juices. The package may be used on our private islands, all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service. Selections and service are limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours. If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large bottle of water (one liter) of still or sparkling is covered by the package. Package Details and Qualifications Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package. The Premier Beverage Package is US $59.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $70.79 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $86.99 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase. The package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand. The Premier Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted. The package may be pre-purchased up to four days prior to boarding the vessel. The package is offered onboard on embarkation day, and is NOT sold after embarkation day. The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within three days of sailing. The package is NOT available for voyages under seven nights for Australian-based itineraries, or voyages two nights or under for all other itineraries. The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased onboard, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within three days of sailing. Exclusions and Limitations Does NOT apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops onboard. Can NOT be used for Room Service or Mini-Bar items. Additionally, the package cannot offset the cost of, or be a substitution for, special or private events such as cocktail parties, wedding receptions or similar. Please contact Group Onboard Services for additional details or clarification. Souvenir Glassware is excluded but is available for the additional charge of the glass only. Excludes beverages offered via self-service or vending machines. Excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Buy One Get One type Offers, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc. Not all exclusions or limitations can be foreseen or published here and may exist or be implemented without notice. Pricing is subject to change without notice and for vessels designated in a foreign currency, packages purchased in advance may vary from onboard pricing due to timing and currency fluctuations. Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances. Terms and Conditions Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices. Non-alcoholic drinks do NOT have this limitation nor do they count toward this maximum. Only one beverage is allowed per passenger per order (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Items selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16 .00 AUD price are charged at full menu price. Packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable. Shipboard management reserves the right to add additional restrictions and revoke or cancel the Premier Beverage Package at any point during a guest’s voyage for any reason with or without a prorated refund. Additional actions may be taken if guests: Become intoxicated Provide beverages to other guests or do NOT comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the package Exhibit behavior that is inappropriate, a safety risk to themselves or others, or become offensive or disruptive to other cruise guests or staff Exceed, or attempt to circumvent, the daily limits and service limitations outlined Princess Cruises may modify, amend or update the terms and conditions of our beverage packages at any time with or without notice to guests. The terms and conditions as published on princess.com on the date of sailing will apply.	Item #0535	$59.99 per person/ per day* $70.79 with service charge

Edited April 13, 2019 by Thrak

[jagoffee]

1 hour ago, JerseyGuys said:

Haven’t sailed on princess for a couple years now.i have been enjoying Unlimited Premium drink packages on Celebrity . Can some one explain to me the basics on Princess. Is there a limit on home many drinks per day..? Dollar limit on a drink.? No such limits on Celebrity. Thanks

Thrak has done a great job explaining the Princess alcohol drink package.

 

As you know there is a $ limit on the Celebrity Premium package.  If you go over the limit you can pay the difference.  There is a long list of items that are over the limit.

With the Princess package, you cannot just pay the difference.  The cost of individual drinks are Princess are significantly less than the cost of individual drinks on Celebrity.  As a result there are very few drinks on Princess that are over the $12 limit.

[JerseyGuys]

7 hours ago, jagoffee said:

Thrak has done a great job explaining the Princess alcohol drink package.

 

As you know there is a $ limit on the Celebrity Premium package.  If you go over the limit you can pay the difference.  There is a long list of items that are over the limit.

With the Princess package, you cannot just pay the difference.  The cost of individual drinks are Princess are significantly less than the cost of individual drinks on Celebrity.  As a result there are very few drinks on Princess that are over the $12 limit.

Thank you. Actually there is no dollar limit on celebrity on the premium package

[JerseyGuys]

7 hours ago, jagoffee said:

Thrak has done a great job explaining the Princess alcohol drink package.

 

As you know there is a $ limit on the Celebrity Premium package.  If you go over the limit you can pay the difference.  There is a long list of items that are over the limit.

With the Princess package, you cannot just pay the difference.  The cost of individual drinks are Princess are significantly less than the cost of individual drinks on Celebrity.  As a result there are very few drinks on Princess that are over the $12 limit.

Thank you 

[JerseyGuys]

8 hours ago, Thrak said:

It's fully explained on the Princess site. Limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per day (6AM - 6AM). No limit on coffee, specialty coffee, specialty tea, juice, or water. Water (including regular bottled water, Perrier, and San Pellegrino) can only be had in the smaller bottles.

 

Limit of drinks is $12 - before the auto gratuity (which is included in the price of the beverage package) which includes almost every drink on the ship. If you sail on a ship - such as Emerald Princess - that has the special Whiskey Adventure feature there are many items on that list above the allowed amount. This shouldn't be an issue as the bartenders know what is and what isn't allowed on the package. Most of the ships don't have that feature anyway. Bottles of wine can be purchased at a 25% discount. Don't forget to snag splits of champagne to take to the cabin for making your own Mimosas in the morning.

 

From Princess:

 

Premier Beverage Package
Our Premier Beverage Package is a great value! Enjoy a wide array of cocktails, wine, beer, bottled water, specialty coffee, smoothies, fountain sodas and more for just $59.99 USD^ per day ($70.79 per day with a 18% service charge included). There are also non-alcoholic and coffee packages available. View Premier Beverage Package full terms & conditions.   The Premier Beverage Package Terms & Conditions 2019 What is Included The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $16.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand. The package includes all bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, Gong Cha items, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, milk shakes (if available) and Red Bull energy drinks. The package provides a 25% discount on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one liter bottles of water, canned soda and bottled juices. The package may be used on our private islands, all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service. Selections and service are limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours. If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large bottle of water (one liter) of still or sparkling is covered by the package. Package Details and Qualifications Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package. The Premier Beverage Package is US $59.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $70.79 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $86.99 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase. The package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand. The Premier Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted. The package may be pre-purchased up to four days prior to boarding the vessel. The package is offered onboard on embarkation day, and is NOT sold after embarkation day. The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within three days of sailing. The package is NOT available for voyages under seven nights for Australian-based itineraries, or voyages two nights or under for all other itineraries. The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased onboard, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within three days of sailing. Exclusions and Limitations Does NOT apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops onboard. Can NOT be used for Room Service or Mini-Bar items. Additionally, the package cannot offset the cost of, or be a substitution for, special or private events such as cocktail parties, wedding receptions or similar. Please contact Group Onboard Services for additional details or clarification. Souvenir Glassware is excluded but is available for the additional charge of the glass only. Excludes beverages offered via self-service or vending machines. Excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Buy One Get One type Offers, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc. Not all exclusions or limitations can be foreseen or published here and may exist or be implemented without notice. Pricing is subject to change without notice and for vessels designated in a foreign currency, packages purchased in advance may vary from onboard pricing due to timing and currency fluctuations. Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances. Terms and Conditions Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices. Non-alcoholic drinks do NOT have this limitation nor do they count toward this maximum. Only one beverage is allowed per passenger per order (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Items selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16 .00 AUD price are charged at full menu price. Packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable. Shipboard management reserves the right to add additional restrictions and revoke or cancel the Premier Beverage Package at any point during a guest’s voyage for any reason with or without a prorated refund. Additional actions may be taken if guests: Become intoxicated Provide beverages to other guests or do NOT comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the package Exhibit behavior that is inappropriate, a safety risk to themselves or others, or become offensive or disruptive to other cruise guests or staff Exceed, or attempt to circumvent, the daily limits and service limitations outlined Princess Cruises may modify, amend or update the terms and conditions of our beverage packages at any time with or without notice to guests. The terms and conditions as published on princess.com on the date of sailing will apply.	Item #0535	$59.99 per person/ per day* $70.79 with service charge

I guess my question. Is if I want a grey goose martini for example does that exceed $12

[happy cruzer]

 

there are many threads with drink details.  Use the search function here on CC for more.  Here is one:

 

 

Cheers.

[cruiser113]

3 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

I guess my question. Is if I want a grey goose martini for example does that exceed $12

on our  last  cruise  grey  goose  does  not  exceed  $12  .. just   off crown March 7

 

[jasbo49]

3 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

I guess my question. Is if I want a grey goose martini for example does that exceed $12

The short answer is that it's hard to find anything above $12 at a Princess bar. Princess has much better prices on alcoholic beverages than most cruise lines.

 

I'm more of a gin guy than vodka, but most of the martinis I've had are around $10.

 

Jim

Edited April 13, 2019 by jasbo49

[mistyPA]

Just off Celebrity, and when I look at the Princess prices they are much more reasonable. The martini on the Classic package (drinks <$9) was very small...4 sips and you are done. The martini's from the martini bar were a little larger but came in a $15/$18. From what I can see on the drinks menu posted from Princess - martini's around $10+-. The Celebrity Classic drink package was $59 per day and Premium was $69 per day before gratuities. 

[jomf]

4 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

Thank you. Actually there is no dollar limit on celebrity on the premium package

There was a limit when we had the premium package on Celebrity. I forget what it was but we definitely couldn’t drink top end stuff ( champagne and the finest wines) without it costing extra.

[bemis12]

4 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

Thank you. Actually there is no dollar limit on celebrity on the premium package

 

This is going to come as a shock to Celebrity, who keeps saying it's a $15 max drink price.

[JerseyGuys]

49 minutes ago, jomf said:

There was a limit when we had the premium package on Celebrity. I forget what it was but we definitely couldn’t drink top end stuff ( champagne and the finest wines) without it costing extra.

Thanks.  Of course the wines and premium champagne had up charges I was only speaking of mixed drinks 

[JerseyGuys]

36 minutes ago, bemis12 said:

 

This is going to come as a shock to Celebrity, who keeps saying it's a $15 max drink price.

Well my 5 friends and I really lucked out this past February on the Reflection then because we never paid a penny more for any mixed drink. Yeah for us

[Thrak]

5 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

I guess my question. Is if I want a grey goose martini for example does that exceed $12

 

No it doesn't. There are very few things on Princess ships that exceed the limit. This is an OLD list I had compiled a while back. It's no longer totally accurate but, for the purpose of illustration, it will do nicely. At the time this list was made these were the only items not included under the package.

 

Chivas Royal Salute - $12.50
Remy Martin XO - $12.00
Mirabelle, Brut Rose - $11.00
Nicholas Feuillatte, Brut - $13.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut - $17.00
Nebbiolo Valmaggiore, Bruno Giacosa - $12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sanctuary - $13.00

[bemis12]

1 hour ago, JerseyGuys said:

Well my 5 friends and I really lucked out this past February on the Reflection then because we never paid a penny more for any mixed drink. Yeah for us

 

Probably not very lucky. I would imagine there are precious few drinks that don’t qualify for the limit. Which exists.

Edited April 13, 2019 by bemis12

[land lover]

2 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

Well my 5 friends and I really lucked out this past February on the Reflection then because we never paid a penny more for any mixed drink. Yeah for us

 The bartenders might have showed favor with you....and just mixed what you wanted. I've experienced that on different lines,...they sometimes say I'll give you the premium..

....with in reason of course....

[jagoffee]

8 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

Thank you. Actually there is no dollar limit on celebrity on the premium package

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Edited April 13, 2019 by jagoffee

[jagoffee]

3 hours ago, JerseyGuys said:

Well my 5 friends and I really lucked out this past February on the Reflection then because we never paid a penny more for any mixed drink. Yeah for us

It would depends on what is in it.  Several of the cocktails in the WCB are over the limit.  Of course there are a lot of wines, Scotches, etc.

[2Long2NxtCrz]

On 4/13/2019 at 2:37 PM, jagoffee said:

It would depends on what is in it.  Several of the cocktails in the WCB are over the limit.  Of course there are a lot of wines, Scotches, etc.

There's definitely a price ceiling on the Premium package, but nothing in the WCB exceeded that ceiling (or, if it was supposed to the bartender never charged us and, as it was our favorite bar, we had a lot of drinks there).  I did have a couple of glasses of wine in the MDR that did exceed the ceiling and I was charged for them, but nothing in Murano did, even though I was fairly certain the prices listed on the menu should have resulted in a charge.

 

I think the bottom line is, there is a limit which is available on the website, and the venue determines how the pricing is enforced.