Does MSC have drink packages and do I need one?
MSC cruise’s drink packages are available on all MSC cruise ships. Whether you are sailing on the Preziosa or the MSC Seaside you can find the perfect all inclusive drink package for your stay. For a MSC drink package to be worth the money you need to work out exactly what you would drink. For instance a coffee in the morning sodas or cocktails by the pool, a wine paired with dinner and a few beers in the evening would easily cover the daily rate and work out cheaper than purchasing drinks separately. Will you be getting off of the ship and going ashore? Use this guide on MSC cruise packages and also the menus to see what is included?
How much are MSC drink packages?
Drink packages on MSC cruises are priced from around €14 for a childs package up to around €55 for the premium deluxe drinks package.
Are MSC cruises drink packages worth it? By taking a look at the daily cost of the drink packages and the cost of the drinks on the MSC menus you can work out if you will benefit from a package. MSC have four different drink packages for adults and one for children.
Where can I purchase a drinks package?
The packages can be purchased at the promotion desks during the embarkation and also in bars and restaurants. Prices do fluctuate and you can purchase your package onboard up to two days in to your cruise. If you purchase onboard drinks will incur a service charge of 15%.
What MSC drink packages are there?
The MSC Cruises Easy package
The Easy package includes all drinks up to 6 euros. MSC want you to savour the freedom to satisfy your thirst at any moment with a dedicated selection of alcoholic drinks. Choose from house wines by the glass, Heineken beer (draught, bottle and non-alcoholic), selected spirits and cocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails. Soft drinks include fruit juices by the glass, bottled mineral water. Hot drinks include, expresso, cappuccino, caffè latte, tea, coffee and chocolate delights. You use this package in all onboard bars including the self- service buffet and restaurants. This package excludes the specialty restaurants.
( €29 per day as of sep 2019)
The premium package Includes all drinks priced up to 10 euros. The premium MSC package is an almost endless choice of drinks anytime you want. This package includes a wide range of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, aperitifs, wines by the glass and beers including draught and bottled beers. Soft drinks included are sodas, fruit juices, bottled mineral water, energy drinks, classic and special coffee drinks, hot chocolate delights and organic tea. The offer is valid in all onboard bars as well as the self-service buffet and restaurants and also includes specialty restaurants
( €39 per day as of sep 2019)
Premium plus package for MSC
The premium plus package which give you complete freedom with all drinks by the glass with no price limit!You can enjoy MSC’s finest beverages available on the ship. The in room minibar food and drinks, room service menu and drinks from themed bar menus are all included as well. This package also entitles you to a 30% discount on bottles of wine and champagne purchased in restaurants and bars. You can order drink in all onboard bars, as well as the self-service buffet and restaurants, including specialty restaurants.
(€55 per day as of sep 2019)
MSC Cruise non alcoholic package for adults
MSC Cruise non alcoholic package for adults perfect for refreshment whenever you like with a choice of alcohol-free cocktails, sodas, energy drinks, bottled mineral water, flavoured water and fruit juices. A wide range of coffee drinks, hot chocolate delights, organic tea and soft ice cream is also included. The drinks included can be ordered in all onboard bars, as well as self-service buffet and restaurants, this excludes specialty restaurants. This package is only available to ADULTS over 18 years of age.
( €19 per day as of sep 2019)
Non alcoholic drinks package for kids on MSC Cruises
MSC Non alcoholic package kids givescomplete freedom for kids. They can enjoy their choice of alcohol- free cocktails, sodas, energy drinks, bottled mineral water, flavoured water and fruit juices, This also includes a wide range of coffee drinks, hot chocolate delights, organic tea and soft ice cream. These can be consumed in all onboard bars, as well as self-service buffet and restaurants, excluding specialty restaurants. This package offer is only available to CHILDREN AGED 3-17 YEARS who are part of a group/family purchasing an ADULT package.
( €14 per day as of sep 2019)
Are there free drink packages on MSC
Free all-inclusive drinks
Aurea experience passengers also get a get the free Easy drinks package included in their cruise package. MSC Yacht Club guests get the Premium all inclusive drinks package.
Does everyone in the MSC Cabin have to purchase the same drink package?
- The drinks package’s must be booked by all guests occupying the same cabin this includes minors who must book the child version of the package.
- The package does not have to be purchased by infants under 3 years old (babies who have not yet reached their 3rd birthday).
MSC drink packages terms and conditions.
- The drink package is valid for every day of the cruise and cannot be purchased on a daily basis.
- The package is for personal use only and valid for one order at a time
- The brand of beer and wine’s may vary overtime
What cocktails are served onboard MSC cruise ships?
There is a range of cocktails including Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiri, Classic Mojito and B.B.C’s. You can also get non alcoholic ones too such as Mojito Zero, Magic Island or a Coco Loco Zero.
Available teas and coffees on MSC Cruises
You can get Espresso, Iced Coffee’s, Barley coffee, Cappuccino, Hot chocolates and a variety of teas. You can also treat yourself to Italian Coffee, Irish Coffee or a Baileys Coffee.
What soft drinks are on MSC?
Fruit juices such as Pear, Apple, Peach, Orange, Tomato and Apricot. You can also get variety of Sodas, Ice tea and still or sparkling water.
Can I get Liquers onboard MSC?
Yes you can get a selection of liqueurs including Limoncello, Samba, Malibu, Baileys Irish Cream, and kailua.
There are so many bar menus on the MSC cruise ships from the pool bar to the Sports Bar menu’s. Here are a few of them.
Here are the MSC pool bar menus on board the MSC Divinia ship as of August 2019.
What drinks can you get in the sports bar on the Divina? This is the sports bar drinks menu on the MSC Divina cruise ship.
Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol.
Thanks for reading I hope you found this helpful. You can also check out some advice on other drinks packages such as Royal Caribbean.
Donna loves cruising with her husband and two teenage boys. Having cruised with the children from a young age she feels it is the perfect way to experience the world safely. Her boys are social butterfly’s and love meeting other children their own age whilst onboard some of the most extraordinary floating ships.
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