Star Princess

• Meals (main restaurants)Included
• AlcoholExtra charge
• GratuitiesExtra charge
• Wi‑FiExtra charge
• Specialty diningExtra charge
• Shore excursionsExtra charge

The base fare (Princess Standard) includes meals such as main dining and buffet only. Princess Plus ($65 per person per day) adds a beverage package (up to $15 per drink), Wi-Fi (one device), crew appreciation (gratuities), and casual dining benefits. Princess Premier ($100 per person per day) further adds four-device Wi-Fi, unlimited specialty restaurant dining, free photos, priority access, and other benefits. Specialty restaurants typically cost an additional $60–$105 when purchased separately (the plan is shared across the company, so it is the same as on Sun Princess).

• Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)$7-$7.50 (+18% service charge)
• Extra chargeSoft drinks and water$3–$4 (+18% service charge)
• Extra chargeDrink packagePrincess Plus ($65/day) includes a drink package covering cocktails, beer, wine, and similar drinks up to $15. Purchased separately, it costs $64.99/day plus 18%. Premier ($100/day) includes premium drinks up to $20 (the same fleet-wide plan as Sun Princess).
• Extra chargeWi‑FiAbout $175-$315 for 7 nights when purchased on its own.
• Extra chargeGratuities (automatic service charge)$18/day for standard cabins; $19/day for mini-suites, Club Class, and Reserve; $20/day for suites
• Extra chargeSpa (60 minutes)$179+ (50-minute menu as a guide; the listed price of a standalone 60-minute menu is unconfirmed)
• Extra chargeLaundryCoin-operated self-service laundry ($3-$5 each for washing and drying, detergent included). Professional cleaning and pressing cost extra. Captain's Circle Elite members receive some services free.
• Shore excursionsShore excursions cost extra depending on the content and port. Additional purchases can be made through the advance booking website or onboard desk.

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Onboard currency

USD

Gratuities

Charged automatically to your onboard account for each day under the name "Crew Appreciation." Prepayment is also possible. Guests on Standard fares are charged automatically every day, but the amount can be adjusted at Guest Services (it cannot be abolished, but you can ask to increase or reduce it). If you have purchased the Princess Plus or Princess Premier package, this Crew Appreciation is included in the package price and is not billed separately. Also, from March 2026 the service charge on food and beverage purchases was raised from 18% to 20%.

Payment

Cashless onboard

Voltage

110V/60Hz (North American specification is standard; on some ships, 220V European sockets are also provided)

Formal nights

They are scheduled according to cruise length, at roughly 1 for every 4 to 6 nights. Short cruises of 1 to 4 days have none; typically there is 1 for 5 to 6 days and about 2 for 7 to 13 days.

Medical facilities

Doctors and nurses are on board 24 hours a day, but the doctors are independent contractors and consultations are charged. As a guide, a consultation during regular hours is said to cost around $100, after-hours visits more ($165 or so), and cabin visits more still (about $205) in some cases. Travel insurance cannot be used directly on board; the charge is first billed to your onboard account, and after disembarking you submit the receipt to your own insurer to claim a refund.

Bringing items onboard

Each passenger aged 21 or over (the legal drinking age) may bring only 1 bottle (750 ml) of wine or champagne on board, and no corkage fee is charged for drinking it in your cabin. Bringing beer and spirits is prohibited, and they are confiscated if found. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies for additional bottles brought on board or for bottles opened in public areas such as restaurants, regardless of the number of bottles. Alcohol purchased at ports of call or in duty-free shops is held by the ship until the day of disembarkation.

Mobile and connectivity

With "Cellular at Sea," which uses satellite communication (via Wireless Maritime Services), regular mobile phone use is possible at sea if your carrier has a roaming agreement. However, maritime roaming tends to be expensive at about $2 to $6 per MB, so it is advisable to check in advance whether your carrier offers a package for sea cruises. If you subscribe to MedallionNet Wi-Fi, you can use data-based calling apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio and Wi-Fi calling, and going through Wi-Fi is a realistic alternative if you want to keep communication costs down.

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