Princess Cruises Tea and Coffee Guide - Free and Premium Options

If you’re considering a cruise with Princess Cruises you may be wondering where you can get a free cup of tea/coffee and if the cabins include kettles.

I’ve been on multiple Princess cruises, and the answers vary depending on the cruise ship and location.

In this post, we will look at where you can get a free cup of tea or coffee on a Princess cruise and also which premium options are available.

When I cruise being able to have access to tea is very important to me and Princess cruises are, in my experience, one of the best cruise lines when it comes to tea and coffee.

	Price
Kettles in Cabin (Where Available)	Free
Buffet	Free
Room Service – with Princess Plus or Premium package	Free
International Cafe (Premium Options) included with Princess Plus or Premier Package.	$$$

Do Princess Cruises Have Kettles in The Cabins?

Princess Cruises do have kettles in the cabins of their cruise ships on SOME sailings from the UK. Elsewhere in the world kettles are not provided as standard.

Tea and coffee are also available through the complimentary room service if you have the Princess Plus or Premier Package. There is free tea and coffee in the buffet, and premium options are available around the ship.

sky princess mini suite balcony cabin review — There was a kettle in my cabin onboard Sky Princess

Princess Introduced Kettles to Sapphire Princess in 2018

In 2018, Princess Cruises decided to add kettles to the Sapphire Princess cabins. Other cruise lines, such as MSC Cruises, have also made this move.

Tony Roberts, Princess’s UK Vice President in UK and Europe at the time had the following to say:

We fully appreciate how much Brits all enjoy drinking tea and coffee. While it’s still easy enough for guests to order complimentary hot drinks via room service or our onboard restaurants, introducing kettles will give them an extra coffee and tea-making option when it’s time to rise and shine or they’re sitting back and relaxing in their stateroom or balcony

Will There be Kettles in The Cabins on British Isles Sailings with Princess Cruises?

Princess Cruises usually do have kettles in the cabins for British Isles itineraries.

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Can guests bring tea bags on a cruise?

There are no rules prohibiting guests from bringing tea bags onboard a cruise.

Many cruisers who enjoy a specific type of tea not available on the ship will bring their own tea bags for use in the buffet or cabin.

Room Service Tea and Coffee Are Sometimes Free With Princess Cruises

If you are taking a cruise with Princess a great way to enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee is to take advantage of the free room service that is available to those who have bought the Princess Plus or Premier Package.

Room service is available 24 hours a day on most ships.

Although room service isn’t quite as easy as having your own kettle in your cabin, it is a great alternative. On the majority of cruise lines, room service is chargeable, regardless of what is ordered. If you have the Princess Plus or Premier Package, you may as well make use of this perk.

Head to The Buffet for Free Tea/Coffee

A personal favorite option of mine when cruising is to head to the buffet for a cup of tea or coffee. All buffets on Princess ships have vast tea and coffee-making facilities with a variety of tea bags and tea types.

On most cruises you’ll find a range of milk alternatives as well as some fruit teas.

The tea and coffee section is usually located as you enter/leave the buffet. You’ll find this section located on both sides of the buffet.

On occasion, one side may be closed for cleaning, but generally speaking, the tea and coffee station is always open.

princess cruises buffet tea and coffee making facilities

A wide range of tea types is available, and mugs will be available for guests to use. A range of coffees is provided from the taps, and milk is kept in the jugs.

There is also a water machine here and juices during breakfast time.

Head Outside for Free Tea/Coffee

You’ll often find a station similar to those shown above by the pool deck. These are often right outside the buffet doors and have very similar options.

This is a great option if you want to grab a cup of tea to take back to your cabin or to sit by the pool.

There’s no limit on the number of cups of tea you can have from the buffet. Be warned, though, that you may find yourself heading to the buffet for a cup of tea and every time grabbing a snack. They’re too good to resist!

Princess Cruises Offer Tea and Coffee in the Main Dining Room

On all Princess cruises you’ll find that teas and coffees are available in the main dining room without any extra charge.

This is usually offered at the end of the meal but if requested earlier the waiters will be happy to get you a cup of tea/coffee.

Personally, I’ve never understood why I’d want a coffee after dinner but there are usually decaf versions available if that is something that you try to avoid in the evenings.

This photo is of me onboard the Golden Princess enjoying dinner. We had just arrived which is why the restaurant looks so empty and why all crew members are stood to the left by the door.

Do Princess Cruises have Afternoon Tea?

Princess Cruises offer two types of afternoon tea.

A free afternoon tea is served in the main dining room on sea days.

I’m happy to report that this afternoon tea does come with an unlimited (and free) supply of tea and coffee.

There may be an extra charge, and more upmarket afternoon tea is also available. Prices and availability depend on the ship. If available, you can book this via the app.

Afternoon tea includes a variety of cakes, biscuits, and scones, along with cream and jam.

Premium Options – Included in Princess Plus and Premier

Speciality coffees are included if you have a Princess Plus or Premier package.

At the time of writing, the Princess Plus package costs £50 per day, and the Princess Premier costs £75 per day. (March 2025)

Plus beverage package
Our Plus Beverage Package includes the classics: sodas, Speciality coffees and teas, cocktails, spirits, wine and beer up to $15 each. Even hot chocolate, smoothies and water to go. You’ll also enjoy 25% off all bottles of wine. Whatever you want – with tips included!
Princess Cruises

If you buy the more expensive Premier Package, you will get everything in the Princess Plus package – adn these additional inclusions:

Unlimited Premier beverage package
Our beverage package that’s the best of the best. It includes Unlimited Premium Drinks, Bottled Water, Specialty Coffee, and Juice Bar. Top-shelf spirits and craft cocktails up to $20 each, in addition to what’s included with Princess Plus You’ll also enjoy 25% off all bottles of wine. If you’re a top shelf kind of person, this is your drinks package.