What is included in the drinks package?

[welshrich]

Hello

 

We have just booked our first princess cruise after 35 RCI cruises.  We've bought the Princess plus package for internet, tips and DrinksCan anyone advise what is covered in the drinks package?  I like a glass of wine, a beer and a Vodka and Soda (not all at the same time), is this covered or do you need to pay a surcharge?

 

Thanks in advance.

[chrysalis]

From the Princess website....

 

Premier Beverage Package

Includes cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soda, specialty coffees, bottled water, teas and other individual beverages up to $12 USD each.

The Premier Beverage Package is $59.99 USD* per person, per day.

[1Gizmo]

The tips are included in the price of the package.  Puts it up to $70 a day. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 per day 6am to 6am.

[voljeep]

OP - smart decision to book under Princess Plus - it's a great deal

 

direct from the Princess website

 

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.

[Thrak]

This is an old and out of date list but will give you a fair idea of what can be had with the package. Basically any drink other than "high end" liquor is included. Wine can be more problematic but there is always wine available in MDR that is within the limit. Vines has higher end wine that isn't included but also has wine that fits within the boundaries of the beverage package. I believe all beer will be included - at least I can't think of any that isn't.

 

Caribbean Cooler Paradise Punch Captain's Bounty Bahama Bay Breeze West Indies Yellow Bird Cool Runnings Jolly Roger Charlotte Amalie Iced Tea Raspberry Margarita Mango Margarita Kahlua Mocha Bulldog Mexican Chihuahua Ultimate Tequila Sunrise Monterrey Colada El Mejor 24k Margarita Dos Equis Lager Absolut Absolut Citron Absolut Orient Apple Absolut Raspberri Absolut Vanilla Ciroc Grey Goose House vodka Ketel One Russian Standard Skyy Stolichnaya Stolichnaya elit Ultimate Cooler Paradise Punch Moscow Mule Ultimate Bloody Mary Illusion Beverly Hills Ice Tea 007 Classic Grey Goose Cosmopolitan Key Lime Pie Lemon Meringue Midnightini Express Passionada Pomegranate Sour Apple Raspberry Toasted Almond Beefeater Bombay Sapphire Hendrick's House Gin Tanqueray Bramble Raspberry Collins Bennett Cocktail Sam's Sidekick London Libation Gin Charger Chairman of the Board Bronx Bronx Sapphire Sling 0007 Classic Tanqueray The Vespa Negroni Verry Berry On Her Majesty's London Lemonade Bacardi 8 Bacardi Limon Bacardi Oakheart Bacardi Select Superior Captain Morgan Cruzan Dark House White Rum Leblon Cachaca Malibu Caipirinha Ultimate Mai Tai Captain's Bounty Mojito Mucho Mango Dirty Banana Bahama Mama Planter's Punch Strawberry Daiquiri Blue Hawaiian Pina Colada Rum Collins Cazadores Reposado Cuervo 1800 Cuervo Gold Don Julio Blanco Don Julio Reposado House Tequila Milagro Silver Patron Silver El Mejor Three Citrus Strawberry 24k Gold Peach Blue Melon Raspberry Mango Texas Tea Margarita Tequila Sour Bloody Maria Paralyzer Tequila Sunrise Canadian Club Crown Royal Jack Daniel's Jim Beam Chivas Regal Cutty Sark Dewar's White Dewar's 12yo Gentleman Jack Jameson Irish Seagram's 7 Maker's Mark Bulleit Highland Park Knob Creek Woodford Reserve John Jacob Rye Talisker Dalwhinnie Cragganmore Glenkinchie Seagram's vo Glenlivet 12 yo single Gledfiddich 12yo single House Scotch Fireball Buffalo Trace Johnnie Walker Red Johnnie Walker Black Washington Apple Blood and Sand Lynchberg Lemonade Kentucky Kiss Bobby Burns Mint Julep Revolver Manhattan Rob Roy Three Wise Men John Collins Sea Captain Rusty Nail Old Fashioned Whiskey Sour Courvoisier Vsop Remy Martin Vsop St. Remy Vsop Amaretto B&B Crème de Banana Butterscotch Schnapps Chambord Cointreau Drambuie Frangelico Galliano Grand Marnier Irish Cream Baileys Crème de Menthe Jägermeister Kahlua Romana Sambuca Tia Maria Nutty Irishman Left Bank Café Royale Monte Chocso Chocolate Almond Mexicano Tuscan Jamaican Blue Mountain Murphioso Irish Bass Ale Beck's Blue Moon Budweiser 16oz Aluminum Bud Light 16oz Aluminum Buckler Non-Alcoholic Coors Light Dos Equis Grolsch Swing-Top Guinness Heineken Miller Lite Miller Genuine Draft Seawitch IPA Seawitch Denali Red Seawitch Blonde Ale Stella Artois Strongbow Cider Blue Moon Grand Desperado Granny Smith Morning Dew Caribe Guinness Michelada No-jito Sunshine Daiquiri Key West Cooler Chococobanana Fruity Rita Tropical Blend Freshly Brewed Coffee (regular) Espresso (single shot) Macchiato (single shot) Cappuccino (regular) Café Latte (regular) Caramel Latte (regular) White Chocolate Latte (regular) Caramel Macchiato (single shot) White & Milk Chocolate Mocha (regular) Vanilla Bean Latte (regular) Hot Chocolate (regular) Premium Tea (regular) Freshly Brewed Coffee (large - to go) Espresso (double shot) Macchiato (double shot) Cappuccino (large - to go) Café Latte (large - to go) Caramel Latte (large - to go) White Chocolate Latte (large - to go) Caramel Macchiato (double shot) White & Milk Chocolate Mocha (large - to go) Vanilla Bean Latte (large - to go) Hot Chocolate (large - to go) White Orchard Vanilla Bean Organic Earl Grey Organic Breakfast Organic Spring Jasmine Chamomile Citrus Ginger Twist Marrakesh Mint White Chocolate (12 oz.) Vanilla Bean (12 oz.) Caramel Mocha (12 oz.) Peach Pizzazz (12 oz.) Pomegranate & Blueberry (12 oz.) Mango Madness (12 oz.) White Chocolate (16 oz.) Vanilla Bean (16 oz.) Caramel Mocha (16 oz.) Peach Pizzazz (16 oz.) Pomegranate & Blueberry (16 oz.) Mango Madness (16 oz.) Sour Apple Martini Suntini Tropitini Flamingo Thunderbird Lemon Tini Violetta Martini Mambo Martini Margaritini (South of the Border) Mini Me Martini Dunes Tango Tini Nutty Russian Cosmopolitan Orange-a-Tang Flirtini Breakfast at Tiffany's Sammy's Sidekick Lawford's Libation (Peter Lawford) Ocean's 11 The Big G (Manhattan) Tropicana Dean's Durty Martin-i The Bishop's Mitre (Joey Bishop) Golden Nugget Leader of the Clan (Rob Roy) Baccarat Hacienda The Original Chocolate Martini Chocolate Mint Martini Chocolate Banana Martini Milky Way Martini Mocha Martini Bugsy Chocolate Nuttini Chocolate Raspberritini (I think - pic is cut off) Grey Goose Hendrick's Stoli Elit Bombay Sapphire Russian Standard Ciroc 007 Classic SkyFall The Vespa From Russia With Love On Her Majesty's… Quantum of Solace Poinsettia Rossini Sicilian Kiss Tiramisu Martini Chocolate Mint Martini Sorbetto Sorrento Sunset Courvoisier VSOP Chivas - 12 Years Old Johnnie Walker Black Label Sambuca Amaretto Frangelico Espresso Macchiato Café Latte Mocha Cappuccino Espresso Double Espresso Errazuriz Late Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc by the glass Amaretto di Saronno Drambuie Grand Marnier Kahlua Frangelico Irish Cream B&B D.O.M. Romana Sambuca Tia Maria Galliano Southern Comfort Courvoisier V.S.O.P. Courvoisier Napoleon Remy Martin V.S.O.P. Remy Martin X.O. Creamy malt shakes Bottled water (0.5L) Bottled water (1.5L) Perrier (11 oz. bottle) Soft drinks (12 oz. can) Fresh squeezed juice

Ciroc

Grey Goose

House vodka

Ketel One

Russian Standard

Skyy

Stolichnaya

Stolichnaya elit

Ultimate Cooler

Paradise Punch

Moscow Mule

Ultimate Bloody Mary

Illusion

Beverly Hills Ice Tea

007 Classic Grey Goose

Cosmopolitan

Key Lime Pie

Lemon Meringue

Midnightini Express

Passionada

Pomegranate

Sour Apple

Raspberry

Toasted Almond

Beefeater

Bombay Sapphire

Hendrick's

House Gin

Tanqueray

Bramble

Raspberry Collins

Bennett Cocktail

Sam's Sidekick

London Libation

Gin Charger

Chairman of the Board

Bronx

Bronx

Sapphire Sling

0007 Classic Tanqueray

The Vespa

Negroni

Verry Berry

On Her Majesty's

London Lemonade

Bacardi 8

Bacardi Limon

Bacardi Oakheart

Bacardi Select Superior

Captain Morgan

Cruzan Dark

House White Rum

Leblon Cachaca

Malibu

Caipirinha

Ultimate Mai Tai

Captain's Bounty

Mojito

Mucho Mango

Dirty Banana

Bahama Mama

Planter's Punch

Strawberry Daiquiri

Blue Hawaiian

Pina Colada

Rum Collins

Cazadores Reposado

Cuervo 1800

Cuervo Gold

Don Julio Blanco

Don Julio Reposado

House Tequila

Milagro Silver

Patron Silver

El Mejor

Three Citrus

Strawberry

24k Gold

Peach

Blue

Melon

Raspberry

Mango

Texas Tea

Margarita

Tequila Sour

Bloody Maria

Paralyzer

Tequila Sunrise

Canadian Club

Crown Royal

Jack Daniel's

Jim Beam

Chivas Regal

Cutty Sark

Dewar's White

Dewar's 12yo

Gentleman Jack

Jameson Irish

Seagram's 7

Maker's Mark

Bulleit

Highland Park

Knob Creek

Woodford Reserve

John Jacob Rye

Talisker

Dalwhinnie

Cragganmore

Glenkinchie

Seagram's vo

Glenlivet 12 yo single

Gledfiddich 12yo single

House Scotch

Fireball

Buffalo Trace

Johnnie Walker Red

Johnnie Walker Black

Washington Apple

Blood and Sand

Lynchberg Lemonade

Kentucky Kiss

Bobby Burns

Mint Julep

Revolver

Manhattan

Rob Roy

Three Wise Men

John Collins

Sea Captain

Rusty Nail

Old Fashioned

Whiskey Sour

Courvoisier Vsop

Remy Martin Vsop

St. Remy Vsop

Amaretto

B&B

Crème de Banana

Butterscotch Schnapps

Chambord

Cointreau

Drambuie

Frangelico

Galliano

Grand Marnier

Irish Cream

Baileys

Crème de Menthe

Jägermeister

Kahlua

Romana Sambuca

Tia Maria

Nutty Irishman

Left Bank

Café Royale

Monte Chocso

Chocolate Almond

Mexicano

Tuscan

Jamaican Blue Mountain

Murphioso

Irish

Bass Ale

Beck's

Blue Moon

Budweiser 16oz Aluminum

Bud Light 16oz Aluminum

Buckler Non-Alcoholic

Coors Light

Dos Equis

Grolsch Swing-Top

Guinness

Heineken

Miller Lite

Miller Genuine Draft

Seawitch IPA

Seawitch Denali Red

Seawitch Blonde Ale

Stella Artois

Strongbow Cider

Blue Moon Grand

Desperado

Granny Smith

Morning Dew

Caribe Guinness

Michelada

No-jito

Sunshine Daiquiri

Key West Cooler

Chococobanana

Fruity Rita

Tropical Blend

Freshly Brewed Coffee (regular)

Espresso (single shot)

Macchiato (single shot)

Cappuccino (regular)

Café Latte (regular)

Caramel Latte (regular)

White Chocolate Latte (regular)

Caramel Macchiato (single shot)

White & Milk Chocolate Mocha (regular)

Vanilla Bean Latte (regular)

Hot Chocolate (regular)

Premium Tea (regular)

Freshly Brewed Coffee (large - to go)

Espresso (double shot)

Macchiato (double shot)

Cappuccino (large - to go)

Café Latte (large - to go)

Caramel Latte (large - to go)

White Chocolate Latte (large - to go)

Caramel Macchiato (double shot)

White & Milk Chocolate Mocha (large - to go)

Vanilla Bean Latte (large - to go)

Hot Chocolate (large - to go)

White Orchard

Vanilla Bean

Organic Earl Grey

Organic Breakfast

Organic Spring Jasmine

Chamomile Citrus

Ginger Twist

Marrakesh Mint

White Chocolate (12 oz.)

Vanilla Bean (12 oz.)

Caramel Mocha (12 oz.)

Peach Pizzazz (12 oz.)

Pomegranate & Blueberry (12 oz.)

Mango Madness (12 oz.)

White Chocolate (16 oz.)

Vanilla Bean (16 oz.)

Caramel Mocha (16 oz.)

Peach Pizzazz (16 oz.)

Pomegranate & Blueberry (16 oz.)

Mango Madness (16 oz.)

Sour Apple Martini

Suntini

Tropitini

Flamingo

Thunderbird

Lemon Tini

Violetta Martini

Mambo Martini

Margaritini (South of the Border)

Mini Me Martini

Dunes

Tango Tini

Nutty Russian

Cosmopolitan

Orange-a-Tang

Flirtini

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Sammy's Sidekick

Lawford's Libation (Peter Lawford)

Ocean's 11

The Big G (Manhattan)

Tropicana

Dean's Durty Martin-i

The Bishop's Mitre (Joey Bishop)

Golden Nugget

Leader of the Clan (Rob Roy)

Baccarat

Hacienda

The Original Chocolate Martini

Chocolate Mint Martini

Chocolate Banana Martini

Milky Way Martini

Mocha Martini

Bugsy

Chocolate Nuttini

Chocolate Raspberritini (I think - pic is cut off)

Grey Goose

Hendrick's

Stoli Elit

Bombay Sapphire

Russian Standard

Ciroc

007 Classic

SkyFall

The Vespa

From Russia With Love

On Her Majesty's…

Quantum of Solace

Poinsettia

Rossini

Sicilian Kiss

Tiramisu Martini

Chocolate Mint Martini

Sorbetto

Sorrento Sunset

Courvoisier VSOP

Chivas - 12 Years Old

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Sambuca

Amaretto

Frangelico

Espresso

Macchiato

Café Latte

Mocha

Cappuccino

Espresso

Double Espresso

Sandeman's Port (20 Years)

Harvey's Bristol Cream

Tio Pepe

Dry Sack

Amaretto di Saronno

Drambuie

Grand Marnier

Kahlua

Frangelico

Irish Cream

B&B D.O.M.

Romana Sambuca

Tia Maria

Galliano

Southern Comfort

Courvoisier V.S.O.P.

Courvoisier Napoleon

Remy Martin V.S.O.P.

Remy Martin X.O.

Creamy malt shakes

Bottled water (0.5L)

Bottled water (1.5L)

Perrier (11 oz. bottle)

Soft drinks (12 oz. can)

Fresh squeezed juice

Edited April 11, 2020 by Thrak

[welshrich]

Thankyou for this, looks like I will be ok especially as it can cover juice at breakfast.   I notice it says only one drink at a time, sometimes I like to order a Rum and a separate can of coke to add into it, will they let me have this?

[voljeep]

canned cokes not included in the package - only soda from fountain guns

[Thrak]

4 hours ago, welshrich said:

Thankyou for this, looks like I will be ok especially as it can cover juice at breakfast.   I notice it says only one drink at a time, sometimes I like to order a Rum and a separate can of coke to add into it, will they let me have this?

 

Rum and Coke mixed drink = Fine

Rum and Can of Coke = No  way. You can purchase a can of Coke if you like but can't get it on the package.

Edited April 13, 2020 by Thrak

[Mike45LC]

Thrak tries to take only 21 day or longer cruises so that at 15 drinks per day, he can try one of each of the drinks he listed.   On a seven day cruise, that is only 105 drinks, far fewer than the selections he listed!!

 

Welsh, if you order a rum and coke, with the Coke on the side, they will be happy to do that for you as one drink on your package, if the side is in a glass.  But if the "coke on the side" is a can instead of a glass, they will charge you for the can.  I only had one occasion where the bartender gave me a can instead of a glass -- for the $1.50 (or whatever) charge, it didn't make any difference to me.  

 

[brisalta]

11 hours ago, welshrich said:

Thankyou for this, looks like I will be ok especially as it can cover juice at breakfast.   I notice it says only one drink at a time, sometimes I like to order a Rum and a separate can of coke to add into it, will they let me have this?

 

Juice is no charge at breakfast.

[jagoffee]

On 4/13/2020 at 10:28 AM, voljeep said:

canned cokes not included in the package - only soda from fountain guns

Yes.  Except  for not allowing soda in a can, it is a great package IMO.  Other than some wines, there are very few drinks about the limit.  There were even reports that Princess will allow you to pay the difference for wines and drinks above the limit, but I do not have direct experience with this potential improvement in the package.

[Thrak]

18 hours ago, Mike45LC said:

Thrak tries to take only 21 day or longer cruises so that at 15 drinks per day, he can try one of each of the drinks he listed.   On a seven day cruise, that is only 105 drinks, far fewer than the selections he listed!!

 

Not really!  We like to take cruises that are at least 10 days. We're actually booked for a 7 day cruise next May but have an 18 day booked immediately after. If we have to fly across the country to Florida we might as well sneak in the 7 day "pre-cruise". 😄

 

The list was just taken out of the old Beverage Package Calculator spreadsheet that was around for a while. I cut out the wine selections that were in it and it looks like I did it poorly and ended up with a big gap D'Oh! Some of the ships have an expanded whiskey menu with lots of stuff that doesn't fit within the boundaries of the PBP but one advantage of those offerings is that they include Bulleit Rye (which does work with the PBP) which isn't normally offered on Princess.

[jagoffee]

59 minutes ago, Thrak said:

 

Not really!  We like to take cruises that are at least 10 days. We're actually booked for a 7 day cruise next May but have an 18 day booked immediately after. If we have to fly across the country to Florida we might as well sneak in the 7 day "pre-cruise". 😄

 

The list was just taken out of the old Beverage Package Calculator spreadsheet that was around for a while. I cut out the wine selections that were in it and it looks like I did it poorly and ended up with a big gap D'Oh! Some of the ships have an expanded whiskey menu with lots of stuff that doesn't fit within the boundaries of the PBP but one advantage of those offerings is that they include Bulleit Rye (which does work with the PBP) which isn't normally offered on Princess.

I believed you cruised recently.  I was wondering if you were able to only pay the difference in price for the items that cost more than $12.

[Thrak]

2 minutes ago, jagoffee said:

I believed you cruised recently.  I was wondering if you were able to only pay the difference in price for the items that cost more than $12.

 

On our last two cruises we had a boatload of OBC and included gratuities but didn't have the beverage package. I was hoping to verify that information regarding items over $12 on our next cruises as they all have the PBP included but have no idea when our next cruises will actually be or if they will all be cancelled.

[jagoffee]

8 minutes ago, Thrak said:

 

On our last two cruises we had a boatload of OBC and included gratuities but didn't have the beverage package. I was hoping to verify that information regarding items over $12 on our next cruises as they all have the PBP included but have no idea when our next cruises will actually be or if they will all be cancelled.

Thanks.

I hope you continue to do well.  Things appear to be a lot more under control in CA, then they are in Northern IL. 

I am in the same situation concerning  future cruises.   My next cruise is not scheduled until September 26,      but the French Polynesia government probably will not what any cruise ships.  They only have 55 reported cases of COVID -19 and no deaths.  

[Thrak]

28 minutes ago, jagoffee said:

Thanks.

I hope you continue to do well.  Things appear to be a lot more under control in CA, then they are in Northern IL. 

I am in the same situation concerning  future cruises.   My next cruise is not scheduled until September 26,      but the French Polynesia government probably will not what any cruise ships.  They only have 55 reported cases of COVID -19 and no deaths.  

 

Yes. I doubt very much that Australia and New Zealand will allow our cruises to take place. Australia seems to be extremely peeved with Princess these days. We just had our 15th confirmed case here in my home town.

[KreinKrunker]

3 hours ago, jagoffee said:

I believed you cruised recently.  I was wondering if you were able to only pay the difference in price for the items that cost more than $12.

My wife was able to do that on the Crown in October.  Didn't have the package on Caribbean in February, so don't know if it is fleet wide.