A Princess Cruise fare includes a variety of amenities and services, but what’s covered depends on the fare type you choose: Princess Standard, Princess Plus, or Princess Premier. Below, I’ll break down what’s included in the base fare (Princess Standard) and then highlight the additional perks you get with the Plus and Premier packages.Princess Standard Fare (Base Fare)This is the basic cruise fare that every passenger starts with, covering the essentials for your trip:

• Accommodation: Your stateroom (interior, oceanview, balcony, or suite, depending on what you book) with daily housekeeping service.
• Complimentary Dining: Meals in the main dining rooms (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with rotating menus), the buffet (like World Fresh Marketplace or Horizon Court), and casual spots like the poolside grill (burgers, hot dogs), pizzeria, and Swirls soft-serve ice cream. Afternoon tea is also included in the main dining room on select days.
• Beverages: Basic drinks like tap water, iced tea, lemonade, regular coffee, hot tea, milk, hot chocolate, and fruit juice (availability varies by venue—e.g., juice is typically free only at breakfast in the buffet or dining room).
• Entertainment: Access to nightly shows in the main theater (production shows, comedians, magicians), live music across the ship, game shows in Princess Live!, and Movies Under the Stars (with free popcorn during screenings).
• Activities: Free onboard activities like trivia, pool games, dance classes, sports deck options (basketball, mini-golf, jogging track), and enrichment programs (e.g., stargazing or crafts).
• Fitness Facilities: Use of the gym, including cardio equipment, weights, and jogging track. Basic fitness classes may be free, but specialty ones (yoga, Pilates) often cost extra.
• Kids and Teens Programs: Age-specific activities in the youth and teen centers (e.g., The Beach House for teens), though availability may vary by ship and sailing.
• MedallionClass Experience: The wearable Medallion device and app, which streamline boarding, payments, and locating shipmates.

Not Included in Standard Fare: Gratuities (charged daily at $16-$19 per person, depending on stateroom type), alcoholic drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, room service (a $5 delivery fee applies), shore excursions, spa treatments, and premium activities like fitness classes or casino games