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Princess Plus and Princess Premier now offer even more value
Hi everyone,
I'd like to share some very important – and exciting changes – to our popular fare bundles, Princess Plus and Princess Premier, that will give your clients exceptional value, as well as operational changes that go into effect starting with new bookings made on or after Dec 14, 2022 for voyages sailing Feb 20, 2023 and beyond.
Princess Plus & Princess Premier
Due to the growing demand of our fare bundles, we have enhanced both Princess Plus and Princess Premier with additional amenities, new premium indulgences and premium health and wellness offerings. As a result, the per day cost for each of these packages will increase nominally to your clients. The changes below are effective with new bookings made on or after Dec 14, 2022 and apply to voyages sailing on or after Feb 20, 2023*: Elite Princess Captain’s Circle® members can book the enhanced Princess Plus or Princess Premier starting on Dec 13 – an exclusive early booking window – for 2024 Europe and 2023-2024 Asia programs. All voyages will be available to the general public with the enhanced fare bundles starting Dec 14, for voyages sailing Feb 20, 2023 and beyond.
Princess Plus
- Current package: Includes the Plus Beverage Package, single-device Wi-Fi plan and daily crew appreciation.
- What's new:
- Two Princess premium crafted desserts per day, as well as unlimited juices
- Two fitness classes per cruise created under our new partnership with Xponential Fitness, Inc., the largest global franchisor of boutique premium fitness brands, that include Pure Barre, Yoga Six and Stretch Lab classes
- Free shipping of Medallions to Princess guests (U.S. only) prior to their cruise
- Cost: Princess Plus will be priced at $60 per day per guest. Guests may still purchase the current package at the $50 per day price up until Dec 13, 2022.
- Value proposition: With the enhanced Princess Plus, your clients will enjoy $140 of value each day for just $60 per day – a 57% savings.
Princess Premier
- Current package: Includes the Premier Beverage Package, four-device Wi-Fi plan, daily crew appreciation, (2) nights of specialty dining, (1) photo package and Princess Prizes.
- What's new:
- Unlimited premium crafted desserts, juices per cruise
- Unlimited fitness classes created under our new partnership with Xponential Fitness, Inc
- Reserved seating at the Princess Theater (for all guests in a stateroom)
- Complimentary Medallion accessory exclusively designed for Premier package guests (fulfilled onboard)
- Free shipping (U.S. only) of Medallions to your client’s door prior to their cruise
- Cost: Princess Premier will be priced at $80 per day per guest. Guests may still purchase the current package at the $75 per day price up until Dec 13, 2022.
- Value proposition: With the enhanced Princess Premier, your clients will enjoy $257 of value each day for just $80 per day – a 69% savings
How will existing bookings with fare bundles be handled? Bookings made before Dec 14, 2022 with Princess Plus or Princess Premier will include the fare bundle available at time of booking. If your client would like to upgrade to one of the newly enhanced packages, this can be completed through the Cruise Personalizer at princess.com or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS. As your client's travel advisor, you will earn added commission on the higher fare. Guests will also be able to upgrade their fare package onboard, starting with voyages sailing Feb 20, 2023 and beyond.
In addition to the changes to our fare bundles noted above, the following changes will also go into effect with new bookings made on or after Dec 14, 2022:
- Crew appreciation: The daily Crew Appreciation charge is based on stateroom category, and effective Dec 14, 2022, will increase to: $16 per guest in Interior, Oceanview and Balcony (was $14.50), $17 per guest in Mini-Suite and Club Class (was $15.50), $18 per guest in Suites (was $16.50) for voyages sailing on or after Feb 20, 2023. Whether included in a fare bundle or paid separately, this daily charge recognizes our crew for exceptional service they provide and is shared among the many members of our crew in hotel, dining and entertainment throughout the fleet. Your clients with existing bookings will have the opportunity to pre-pay the crew appreciation for their cruise at the current rate until Dec 13, 2022.
- MedallionNet Wi-Fi: MedallionNet®, the best Wi-Fi at sea, effective with voyages sailing Feb 20, 2023 and beyond, will be priced as follows: $15 per day for single-device plan; $40 per day for four-device plan.
- Medallion shipping: Complimentary Medallion shipping to a guest's home or office will continue for guests purchasing Princess Plus or Princess Premier. Guests who book with Princess Standard on or after Dec 14, 2022, can receive their Medallions at their port of embarkation, or they can elect to have the Medallions shipped for a nominal fee of $10 per stateroom. Be sure to encourage your clients to have their Medallions shipped to them prior to their cruise as this will make their embarkation an even more effortless experience.
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