Plus Beverage on Crown Princess over 4th of July

[SmedonSeas]

 

The Plus Beverage Package

Terms & Conditions

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 sparkling or still bottled water (500ml or less), fountain sodas, juices, 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 $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 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 available for voyages under four nights.
• 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 $12.00 USD or $16.00 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

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[SmedonSeas]

The Premier Beverage Package

Terms & Conditions

What is Included

• The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $18.00 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, juices, 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.
• If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large (one-liter) bottle of still or sparkling water 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 $79.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $94.39 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $113.99 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase.
• The 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 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 available for voyages under four nights.
• 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 $18.00 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 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.

[SmedonSeas]

I have posted the T & Cs for the Plus and Premier Beverage Plans for reference.

 

I wanted to let anyone who buys either packages know that even if you adhere to the T & Cs, you may be charged on your account for drinks.

 

Over the 4th of July holiday on Crown Princess, I was charged for drinks. I had read on this forum to be careful and check that this does not happen. Every day of the cruise, I checked that I was not charged. Apparently on the last day I was charged for drinks. I went home and did not know until I got the summary of onboard charges. I called and let Princess know that these charges were in error as I never had a drink for more than $12 and never more than 15 alcoholic drinks a 24 hour period. They said that they would refund the $. As of today, almost a month later I have not received my refund. We did have a cruise booked for February, but we decided to cancel the cruise. It was too much work getting the package.

[jwattle]

The refund will take up to ninety days, but they are great about processing them; patience is your friend 🙂

[jwattle]

Also, the charge was probably just human error; --it happens 🙂

Pleasant travels

*The Countess*

[vmontell26]

I am sailing with the Plus package at the end of the month. If after the first day I am finding that I am spending too much money on the difference between included and what I want to drink, can I upgrade to Premier? The fine print in this thread makes me think that I cannot. 

[geoherb]

I had several drinks show up on my onboard account the first few days of my February cruise on the Regal. I was diligent about checking my account through the app to make sure they eventually came off. It did take three trips to passenger services to get the problem corrected. And after being charged for a drink the last night of my December cruise, I've learned not to leave the ship without checking my account one last time the morning I disembark.

[toofewcruises]

On 8/6/2022 at 3:38 PM, SmedonSeas said:

I have posted the T & Cs for the Plus and Premier Beverage Plans for reference.

 

I wanted to let anyone who buys either packages know that even if you adhere to the T & Cs, you may be charged on your account for drinks.

 

Over the 4th of July holiday on Crown Princess, I was charged for drinks. I had read on this forum to be careful and check that this does not happen. Every day of the cruise, I checked that I was not charged. Apparently on the last day I was charged for drinks. I went home and did not know until I got the summary of onboard charges. I called and let Princess know that these charges were in error as I never had a drink for more than $12 and never more than 15 alcoholic drinks a 24 hour period. They said that they would refund the $. As of today, almost a month later I have not received my refund. We did have a cruise booked for February, but we decided to cancel the cruise. It was too much work getting the package.

This is why you always should check your statement before disembarking.  Lesson learned.

[toofewcruises]

2 hours ago, vmontell26 said:

I am sailing with the Plus package at the end of the month. If after the first day I am finding that I am spending too much money on the difference between included and what I want to drink, can I upgrade to Premier? The fine print in this thread makes me think that I cannot. 

No, you cannot.  You can upgrade up to 3 days before sailing or on the day of embarkation.  That's it.