Key Aspects:
Princess Cruises is raising onboard food and beverage service charges from 18% to 20%.
The change is being implemented fleetwide in early March 2026, though not on the same day for every ship.
The service charge increase follows the recent Medallion shipping increase as well.
Princess Cruises is quietly raising a non-refundable, non-optional service charge on frequent onboard purchases. This is not a change in the “crew appreciation” gratuities, but nevertheless is an extra charge guests will want to be aware of.
The service charge is now 20% that is “automatic...
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