11 Princess Cruises Changes You Need to Know Before Booking
Booking another Princess cruise? The advertised fare is only part of the picture. Rob breaks down 11 Princess Cruises changes—from deposits and payment deadlines to Princess Plus, Princess Premier, gratuities, and Medallion shipping—and explains how the costs can add up. If you last booked Princess a year ago, this guide will help you compare your next cruise with a clearer understanding of the total vacation cost. In this video, Rob covers: 🚢 Refundable vs. nonrefundable deposit pricing 📉 The removal of the Better Than Best Price Guarantee 📅 Final payment and cancellation schedule changes 💳 Higher standard deposits 🛡️ Travel protection changes and the insurance upgrade loyalty benefit 🍹 Princess Plus and Princess Premier price increases 📦 Medallion shipping charges 💰 Crew appreciation and service charge increases 🍽️ Specialty dining costs—and why Rob still likes Princess Premier Princess can still offer great vacation value, but comparing the complete price matters more than ever. Rob walks through the changes in the order you encounter them: booking, preparing for departure, and spending onboard. CHAPTERS 00:00 Booking Princess again? Things have changed 00:20 Welcome to Cruise Seakers 01:11 Overview of the Princess changes 02:34 Nonrefundable vs. refundable deposit pricing 03:27 Better Than Best Price Guarantee removed 04:11 Final payment and cancellation changes 05:00 Higher standard deposits 05:38 Travel protection and loyalty benefit changes 06:43 Princess Plus and Princess Premier pricing 08:34 Medallion shipping charges 09:42 Onboard cost changes 09:51 Crew appreciation increases 10:20 Service charge increases 10:58 Specialty dining costs 11:37 How the changes add up 12:49 Is Princess still good value? 13:27 Share your experience and booking tips Which Princess change affects you most? Have the higher package prices changed how you book? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Cruise Seakers for cruise tips, ship comparisons, and cruise deals. Contact Rob at Cruise Seakers Travel for help comparing fares, deposit options, and packages for your next sailing. This video discusses changes announced or introduced over the past year. Applicable prices, effective dates, payment deadlines, cancellation terms, and protection options can vary by booking, sailing, and market. Confirm the terms shown on your own quote and booking documents. #PrincessCruises #CruiseTips #PrincessPlus