Princess Plus vs Premier: Which Cruise Package Upgrade is Worth It?
Are you considering upgrading to a Princess Plus or Princess Premier package on your next Princess Cruises vacation? In this video, we compare the two packages so you can decide which one is worth the extra cost. We’ll walk through what changed for 2026, what was removed from both packages, how the 15-drink limit works now, and where the real value comes from on Sun Princess, Star Princess, and the rest of the Princess fleet. If you’re looking for Princess Cruises tips and tricks, this breakdown will help you decide whether to book Plus, Premier, or stick with pay-as-you-go. You’ll see: What was removed from both Plus and Premier for 2026 The new pricing for standard ships vs Sun/Star Princess Exactly how the 15-drink limit works now (and what counts) Where Premier’s extra value really comes from (dining, Wi-Fi, excursions, photos) A simple math breakdown focused on Sun Princess pricing Who should choose Plus, who should upgrade to Premier, and who should skip both ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Why Princess changed Plus & Premier for 2026 00:35 – Surprise price hikes & new restrictions explained 01:07 – Key 2026 dates: who’s grandfathered into the old packages 01:45 – What BOTH packages lost (desserts, juice bar, classes & more) 02:30 – New pricing: standard ships vs Sun & Star Princess 03:12 – DRINKS: 15-drink limit, what counts, what’s still unlimited 04:42 – DINING: casual meals vs unlimited specialty (where Premier shines) 05:34 – Wi-Fi, gratuities, room service & OceanNow delivery 06:08 – Premier-only extras: excursion credit, photos & reserved seating 06:44 – Is Princess Plus still worth it on Sun Princess? 07:36 – Is Princess Premier worth paying +$35/day over Plus? 08:42 – Who should choose Plus, Premier, or skip both packages 09:48 – What would YOU pick? (Plus, Premier, or pay-as-you-go) 🔗 Related Videos Sun Princess Cruise Review (2025 changes, pros & cons): https://youtu.be/wRhAkjjQTe8 (End screen will also link my Sun Princess ship tour and other Sun Princess videos.) 🛳️ Let’s Compare Notes Are you booking Sun Princess or Star Princess under the new 2026 pricing? Is the 15-drink cap on Plus a deal-breaker for you? Does unlimited specialty dining + excursion credit make Premier worth it? Or are you planning to skip both and pay as you go? Drop your thoughts and your sail date in the comments – it’ll help other cruisers trying to make the same decision. 📲 Connect with Me ✉️ Email: sebastianpresents@gmail.com 📌 Hashtags #PrincessCruises #SunPrincess #StarPrincess #PrincessPlus #PrincessPremier #PrincessPlusVsPremier #CruiseTips #CruisePackages #Cruise2026 #SphereClass #CruiseReview #CruisePlanning #SebastianPresents