Princess Cruises Wheelhouse Bar Menu: Cocktails, Martinis & Prices
Wheelhouse Bar is one of Princess Cruises’ classic cocktail lounges, combining a maritime-inspired atmosphere with cocktails, martinis, spirits and evening entertainment. This photographed Wheelhouse beverage menu provides a detailed look at an earlier version of the bar’s drink selection, including Signature Cocktails, Luscious Libations, Martinis and Time-Honored Classics.
The menu includes familiar drinks such as the Mojito, Mai Tai, Manhattan and Bee’s Knees alongside Wheelhouse specialties such as the Glenlivet Speyside Cider, Elderflower Paloma, Peach Tea Smash and Salted Watermelon Margarita. Most drinks shown were priced between $10 and $19 when this particular menu was in use.
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About the Princess Cruises Wheelhouse Bar
Wheelhouse Bar is an established Princess Cruises lounge with a traditional maritime theme.
Princess describes it as an upscale bar designed to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional ship’s wheelhouse. The venue offers cocktails, wine and premium spirits, while live piano music and dancing can form part of the evening entertainment.
That makes Wheelhouse a natural option for a pre-dinner cocktail, an after-dinner drink or a quieter evening away from some of the ship’s larger entertainment venues.
The photographed menu is an older edition and should be viewed as a snapshot of the drinks and prices available when this version was in service. Princess has subsequently introduced newer Wheelhouse beverage menus.
Wheelhouse Signature Cocktails
The Signature Cocktails section contains five drinks, all priced at $10 or $11.
Glenlivet Speyside Cider – $10
The Glenlivet Speyside Cider combines:
• The Glenlivet Scotch whisky
• Grand Marnier
• Apple
• Bitters
• Ginger beer
This is a whisky-based cocktail with apple and ginger beer providing the cider-inspired profile.
Jack Daniel’s Smash – $10
The Jack Daniel’s Smash includes:
• Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey
• Lemon
• Mint
It is a simple whiskey cocktail built around citrus and fresh mint.
Elderflower Paloma – $10
The Elderflower Paloma combines:
• Tequila
• Elderflower liqueur
• Grapefruit
• Lime
The drink puts an elderflower variation on the familiar tequila-and-grapefruit Paloma combination.
Piña en Fuego – $11
Piña en Fuego contains:
• Tequila
• Lime
• Pineapple
• Jalapeño
Pineapple provides the tropical element while jalapeño gives the cocktail a spicy component.
Cable Car – $11
The Cable Car combines:
• Rum
• Orange curaçao
• Lemon
This drink is also pictured prominently in the center of the photographed Wheelhouse menu.
Luscious Libations
The Luscious Libations section expands the selection with rum, tequila, whiskey and bourbon-based cocktails.
Hemingway Daiquiri – $10
The Hemingway Daiquiri contains:
• Rum
• Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
• Grapefruit
• Lime
Melon Sour – $8
The Melon Sour combines:
• Midori melon liqueur
• Malibu coconut rum
• Melon liqueur
• Lemon
• Pineapple
At $8, this is the least expensive cocktail visible on this particular menu.
Mojito – $10
The classic Mojito includes:
• Rum
• Lime
• Mint
• Club soda
Mai Tai – $10
The Mai Tai combines:
• Spiced rum
• Bacardi Reserva Ocho rum
• Amaretto
• Pineapple
• Orange
• Lemon
• Grenadine
Peach Tea Smash – $19
The Peach Tea Smash features:
• Woodford Princess Private Label whiskey
• Chilled black tea
• Peach
• Lemon
At $19, it is the most expensive individual cocktail listed on the photographed menu.
El Diablo – $10
El Diablo combines:
• Tequila
• Crème de cassis
• Lime
• Gosling’s ginger beer
Salted Watermelon Margarita – $15
The Salted Watermelon Margarita contains:
• Gran Patrón Platinum tequila
• Lime
• Watermelon
• Tajín rim
Rosemary Sour – $15
The Rosemary Sour combines:
• Old Forester Original Batch Bourbon
• Lemon
• Rosemary syrup
• Red wine float
Princess Wheelhouse Bar Martini Menu
The Wheelhouse menu also includes a dedicated Martini section featuring several classic and specialty drinks.
Amaretto Manhattan – $18
The Amaretto Manhattan combines:
• Woodford Princess Private Label whiskey
• Disaronno
• Sweet vermouth
• Angostura orange bitters
007 Martini – $11
The 007 Martini offers a choice of:
• Hendrick’s gin or Belvedere vodka
• Dry vermouth
The name is an obvious nod to the classic James Bond association with martinis.
Champagne Cosmo – $11
The Champagne Cosmo includes:
• Vodka
• Grand Marnier
• Champagne
• Cranberry
• Lime
Espresso Martini – $15
The Espresso Martini combines:
• Belvedere vodka
• Kahlúa
• Espresso
• Pinch of sea salt
Vesper – $10
The Vesper contains:
• Gin
• Vodka
• Lillet Blanc
Aviation – $11
The Aviation combines:
• Aviation gin
• Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
• Violet liqueur
• Lemon
Sidecar – $10
The Sidecar contains:
• Cognac
• Cointreau
• Lemon
• Sugar rim
Time-Honored Classic Cocktails
Passengers who prefer familiar cocktails had a substantial selection in the Time-Honored Classics section.
Gin Daisy – $10
The Gin Daisy combines:
• Gin
• Orange liqueur
• Lemon
• Club soda
Classic Vodka Rocks – $10
The Classic Vodka Rocks includes vodka mixed with a choice of:
• Cranberry
• Orange
• Tonic
• Club soda
Classic Gin Rocks – $10
Gin is served with a choice of:
• Cranberry
• Orange
• Tonic
• Club soda
Floradora – $10
The Floradora contains:
• Gin
• Raspberry
• Lime
• Ginger beer
Bee’s Knees – $10
The Bee’s Knees combines:
• Gin
• Honey syrup
• Lemon
Mule – $10
The Mule contains:
• Ketel One vodka
• Ginger lemongrass
• Lime
• Ginger beer
Dark & Stormy – $10
The Dark & Stormy combines:
• Gosling’s Black Seal rum
• Gosling’s ginger beer
• Lime
Manhattan – $10
The Manhattan contains:
• Bourbon
• Sweet vermouth
• Angostura bitters
• Luxardo cherry
Wheelhouse Bar Cocktail Prices
On this photographed version of the Wheelhouse beverage menu, cocktail prices range from $8 to $19.
Some of the lower-priced choices include:
• Melon Sour – $8
• Glenlivet Speyside Cider – $10
• Jack Daniel’s Smash – $10
• Elderflower Paloma – $10
• Hemingway Daiquiri – $10
• Mojito – $10
• Mai Tai – $10
• El Diablo – $10
• Vesper – $10
• Sidecar – $10
• Gin Daisy – $10
• Classic Vodka Rocks – $10
• Classic Gin Rocks – $10
• Floradora – $10
• Bee’s Knees – $10
• Mule – $10
• Dark & Stormy – $10
• Manhattan – $10
More expensive specialty selections include:
• Salted Watermelon Margarita – $15
• Rosemary Sour – $15
• Espresso Martini – $15
• Amaretto Manhattan – $18
• Peach Tea Smash – $19
These are the prices printed on this specific photographed menu and should not be treated as current Princess Cruises pricing.
Is Wheelhouse Bar Included With Princess Plus and Princess Premier?
Princess currently identifies Wheelhouse Bar as participating in both Princess Plus and Princess Premier beverage packages.
However, package coverage depends on the current package terms and the price of the individual drink.
This photographed menu also tells passengers to choose a cocktail covered by their beverage package or trade up to another package offering and pay the difference.
Because this is an older menu, passengers should use the current Princess package rules rather than these historical prices when determining what will be included on an upcoming cruise.
Which Princess Ships Have Wheelhouse Bar?
Princess currently lists Wheelhouse Bar on the following ships:
• Caribbean Princess
• Coral Princess
• Crown Princess
• Diamond Princess
• Grand Princess
• Island Princess
• Regal Princess
• Royal Princess
• Ruby Princess
• Sapphire Princess
• Star Princess
• Sun Princess
Princess notes that beverage selections, venue locations, hours and availability can vary by ship and sailing.
Has the Princess Wheelhouse Bar Menu Changed?
Yes.
This is particularly important for anyone finding this menu while researching an upcoming Princess cruise.
The photographed menu is coded HAM022023 and represents an older Wheelhouse beverage selection. Princess’s current sample Wheelhouse menu features a substantially different cocktail lineup and different pricing.
Princess regularly updates its beverage program, so travelers should not assume that drinks such as the Peach Tea Smash, Cable Car or Rosemary Sour will still be available simply because they appear on this menu.
For cruise planning, this page is most useful as a look at the Wheelhouse concept and a historical reference for its previous beverage selection.
What Is Wheelhouse Bar Like?
Wheelhouse Bar is designed around a traditional nautical theme rather than a poolside or nightclub atmosphere.
Princess currently describes the venue as an upscale maritime bar, with live piano music offered in the evenings. The combination of cocktails and live music makes it particularly suited to pre-dinner and post-show drinks.
Entertainment schedules can change by sailing, so passengers looking for live music should check the Princess daily program or onboard app for the schedule during their cruise.
Wheelhouse Bar vs. Other Princess Bars
Wheelhouse is only one part of the Princess Cruises bar lineup.
Its maritime lounge concept distinguishes it from venues such as Good Spirits at Sea, which focuses more heavily on cocktail storytelling and mixology, and The MIX, which is designed as a casual pool-deck bar.
Which venue works best will therefore depend on whether passengers are looking for a quieter cocktail lounge, an interactive drink experience or a casual outdoor bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheelhouse Bar on Princess Cruises?
Wheelhouse Bar is a nautical-themed Princess Cruises lounge serving cocktails, martinis, wine and premium spirits. Princess also features evening piano entertainment at the venue.
How much were cocktails on this Wheelhouse Bar menu?
The photographed menu lists cocktails from $8 to $19.
What was the cheapest cocktail?
The Melon Sour is listed at $8, making it the least expensive cocktail shown on this menu.
What was the most expensive cocktail?
The Peach Tea Smash is listed at $19 and is the most expensive individual cocktail shown.
How much was a Mojito?
The photographed menu lists the Mojito at $10.
How much was a Mai Tai?
The Mai Tai is listed at $10.
How much was an Espresso Martini?
The Espresso Martini is listed at $15.
Does Wheelhouse Bar have martinis?
Yes. The photographed menu includes the Amaretto Manhattan, 007 Martini, Champagne Cosmo, Espresso Martini, Vesper, Aviation and Sidecar in its Martini section.
Is Wheelhouse Bar included with Princess Plus?
Princess currently lists Wheelhouse Bar as included with the Princess Plus beverage package, subject to the package’s applicable drink limits and terms.
Is Wheelhouse Bar included with Princess Premier?
Yes. Princess currently lists Wheelhouse Bar as participating in Princess Premier as well, subject to the package’s current terms.
Is this the current Wheelhouse Bar menu?
No. The photographed menu is an older version coded HAM022023. Princess has since published newer Wheelhouse beverage menus with different cocktails and prices.
Does Wheelhouse Bar have live music?
Princess currently advertises live piano music and dancing as part of the Wheelhouse Bar experience. Entertainment can vary by ship and sailing.
Which Princess ships currently have Wheelhouse Bar?
Princess currently lists Wheelhouse Bar on Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess, Star Princess and Sun Princess.
Conclusion
The Princess Cruises Wheelhouse Bar beverage menu shown here offers a broad look at the lounge’s earlier cocktail program, with drinks ranging from familiar classics to specialty creations.
The photographed menu features Signature Cocktails such as the Glenlivet Speyside Cider, Elderflower Paloma and Cable Car; Luscious Libations including the Hemingway Daiquiri, Peach Tea Smash and Salted Watermelon Margarita; a dedicated Martini selection; and classic drinks such as the Bee’s Knees, Mule, Dark & Stormy and Manhattan.
Prices on this version ranged from $8 for the Melon Sour to $19 for the Peach Tea Smash.
Princess has since updated the Wheelhouse beverage menu, so these drinks and prices should be viewed as a historical reference rather than the current selection. The Wheelhouse itself remains part of the Princess bar lineup, retaining its distinctive maritime atmosphere, cocktail focus and evening entertainment.
