You do get priority check in, priority boarding, cocktail party in skywalkers every night prior to dinner. you still pay for your drinks but the ordurves are usually pretty good, you will get a menu of the nightly program for the week in your cabin. As Rich said, if you like to stay in touch the free internet is a real plus, you can use it either in the internet cafe or wireless, both you and your wife will get if my memory serves, about two and a half hours each free plus you can buy extra at a discount when you first sign up. Those are the biggies. You won't miss much by missing the captains lunch or a cocktail party.
Just looked it up, here is what you get.
Includes all Gold Member benefits plus:
Complimentary Cruise Atlas^
Every year you will automatically receive a copy of our Princess Cruise Atlas. It includes details on all itineraries and sailings for that year, making it easy for you to plan ahead.
Princess Platinum Vacation Protection Upgrade^^
As a Platinum Member, when you purchase Princess Vacation Protection at the standard rate, Princess will purchase an upgrade to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection automatically on your behalf. Click here to learn more about the Vacation Protection program.
Preferred Check-In
When you arrive at the port, don’t wait in line. If you are a Platinum Member, you and your family or guests will be invited to use the Preferred Check-In desk to help expedite your embarkation.
Platinum Disembarkation Lounge
In recognition of your loyalty, and to make your last morning with us more enjoyable, we invite Platinum Members to use the Platinum Disembarkation Lounge, offering light refreshments and peace while you await disembarkation. Don't kid yourself, it is PACKED but at least they have coffee ice tea and you don't have to drink your water out of the fountain
Complimentary Internet Packages#
Each Platinum Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle member will receive a complimentary Internet credit to be used either on the computers in our Internet Cafés or wireless Internet on the passenger’s personal wireless device. The amount of complimentary Internet is determined by the length of the sailing.
VOYAGE DURATION MINUTES
7 days or less 150
8-20 days 250
21+ days 500