Drink package, do both pax in one cabin have to buy it or none

[moonjelly]

Hello,

Quick question (I hope).

I read in an article regarding princess's drink package that both passengers in a cabin do not have to purchase it if only one wants it.

Is this true? I am under the impression that it is both or none. 

Thank you

 

Ps I am on hold with princess to ask this question, but it's been a long time. Even after a search of this board and waiting, I think cruise critic members will come through first and more correct!

 

[startedwithamouse]

1 minute ago, moonjelly said:

Hello,

Quick question (I hope).

I read in an article regarding princess's drink package that both passengers in a cabin do not have to purchase it if only one wants it.

Is this true? I am under the impression that it is both or none. 

Thank you

 

Ps I am on hold with princess to ask this question, but it's been a long time. Even after a search of this board and waiting, I think cruise critic members will come through first and more correct!

 

The first two passengers must have the same. Standard, plus or premier. 

[moonjelly]

Thank you

[Yehootu]

24 minutes ago, moonjelly said:

Hello,

Quick question (I hope).

I read in an article regarding princess's drink package that both passengers in a cabin do not have to purchase it if only one wants it.

Is this true? I am under the impression that it is both or none. 

Thank you

 

Ps I am on hold with princess to ask this question, but it's been a long time. Even after a search of this board and waiting, I think cruise critic members will come through first and more correct!

 

Before the Plus/Premium program 1 person in a room could order the " Drink Package." I'd still get the answer from Princess. I know I've ordered this package and my wife hasn't. You'll also read of people on this forum who've had one soda/one drink package. I'm willing to learn, as there is nothing in these terms and conditions that spells that out.

The Plus Beverage Package

Terms & Conditions

For cruises departing February 20, 2023 and beyond.

What is Included

• The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $15.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $22.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
• The package includes sparkling or still bottled water (500ml or less), fountain sodas, fresh juices and healthy smoothies (juice bar), specialty coffees and teas, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, 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 and canned sodas.
• 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.

Package Details and Qualifications

• Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Plus Beverage Package.
• The Plus Beverage Package is US $64.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $76.70 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $110.00 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase.
• The Plus 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 at least four days prior to boarding the vessel.
• The package is offered on board 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 refundable or transferable once purchased on board, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within three days of sailing.

Exclusions

• The package does not apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops on board.
• The package does not apply to Mini-Bar items.
• The package does not apply to souvenir Glassware.
• The package excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, 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.
• Items selected that exceed the $15.00 USD or $22.00 AUD price are charged according to the difference in 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 Plus 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.

[PacnGoNow]

Under Q & A it refers to the 3rd and 4th guest not having to purchase it.  

Quote;

Are third and fourth guests required to purchase the same package (Princess Plus or Princess Premier)?
Third and fourth guests are not required or defaulted to the selected package of first and second guests in a stateroom. Should your 3rd and 4th guests want to opt in to receive the items, you will need to contact Princess or your Travel Advisor to have it applied to the booking.

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Seems they didn’t update the new T & C properly to say guests 1 & 2 must buy the same package.  Shocker!

 

If you’re leaving from the US, age 20 couldn’t drink alcohol.  It would be a zero alcohol/soda package instead.  You can look online to see what’s covered, if interested.

 

 

[reedprincess]

5 hours ago, moonjelly said:

Hello,

Quick question (I hope).

I read in an article regarding princess's drink package that both passengers in a cabin do not have to purchase it if only one wants it.

Is this true? I am under the impression that it is both or none. 

Thank you

 

Ps I am on hold with princess to ask this question, but it's been a long time. Even after a search of this board and waiting, I think cruise critic members will come through first and more correct!

 

The stand-alone beverage packages do not have to be purchased by all passengers on a cabin. One can purchase and the others not. Or they can purchase different packages. Princess has never required all passengers on a cabin to buy a package or no one can 

 

 

5 hours ago, startedwithamouse said:

The first two passengers must have the same. Standard, plus or premier. 

This is in reference to the Fare pricing bundled packages, and is correct - it is not not applicable when buying a buying a beverage package on a stand-alone basis.

 

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Yet another instance of Princess bungling naming. Prior examples being mini-suites - when there's no suite perks,  Medallion, MedallionClass, MedallionNet, and now Princess Plus and Premier for both the stand-alone beverage packages and the Fare bundles. It's ridiculous - there's so many ways they could have named it differently.. 

 

[moonjelly]

Thank you so much, everyone