First time cruiser going on Seascape this summer and this was so helpful thank you! When we do drink, it’s only beer and we’ll have our children with us so it’s gonna be the Non-alcoholic package. It’s more cost effective to buy drinks
Draft Heineken is good enough for me! I’ll buy one or two nice cocktails on my own. Also, I cruised MSC a pre-COVID and their house wine was fantastic. I always board MSC with very low expectations. I am there for the weather and price. I have always found their service horrendous but you get what you pay for. Ships are beautiful.
They are including the drinks package in a lot of Cruises from the UK atm. But at the end of the day there are no free lunches aka you probably paid more for your cruise. My last cruise I spent £90 for my drinks and coffees the drinks package would have cost me £700. My wife does not drink So we got the soda package we probably just about broke even on that because like the alcohol package everyone in the room has to have it . A guy sat next to me had bought two premium drinks packages and his wife also did not drink, but because there was a number of drinks limit on this other cruise line he was drinking her allowance as well.
My dad and I were on MSC virtuosa in March and got the easy drinks package. For me it was for the speciality coffee and cocktails. For dad the wine, cocktails and whisky... Unfortunately halfway through day three dad got a sickness bug, then 12hrs later I got it. We were confined to our cabins until we left on last day. So we couldn't make the most of the package in the end. Water and electrolytes were the main drink ....
Thx. I find MSC to be the most accommodating with water. We had the east plus once and the top tier once and in both we had aqua panna or Pelegríno all the time included
Yes, on Royal Caribbean and Carnival I always get I not alcohol package drink by myself. No one in the room has to get it. I have been doing that for years. You were Royal Caribbean offers Internet and drink package together which is like $200. Thank you Royal Caribbean.😊
MSC changed their policy. You can order a drink thats superior / premium in price to your easy or easy plus package and simply pay the difference on that drink 😊🎉
They have a zero alcohol package for kids where they can do mock tails. You can do ice coffee for free but speciality ones like a late etc are not included
Here is an interesting point. In this video, you are talking about the drink packages, and you mention that the total price for the drink package you choose includes drink gratuities. The issue is when you pay for your cruise, part of the total price is the gratuities for the whole trip. So, is this not a double gratuity? If the gratuities are included in the total cruise package, how can they charge another gratuity in the drink packages?
The cruise gratuities are for staff members like cabin steward, dining room staff and behind the scenes staff. Drink gratuities go to bar staff and dining gratuities go to specialty dining staff. Not saying it's right, just saying that is what they say its for
Hey! so easy plus means we can get drinks and cocktails in the specialty dining or is it just giving a discount on the wine bottle? Also might be a dumb question but im assuming all the bars on the vessel are part of the all-inclusive drink package deal right? Thanks for you help! Great video :) sailing in a week on MSC meraviglia to the Bahamas.
@@ByteSizeCruises Thanks for the response. Last thing is when you made a reservation for the specialty dining, did you have the option to do it before your sail date? I just heard it fills up pretty fast and some people had to ask for refunds because they were never able to get a seat.
@@projectvr3 unfortunately no. To be honest on port days it was empty and on sea days only ocean cay was really crowded. I recommend going as soon as you board though just ti be on the safe side
@@ByteSizeCruises Lastly, I just wanted to ask with the passport check, is it similar to immigration where they take a long time on the computer while you wait? or is it more of they check if they match with the tickets? Im wondering if this would be the main reason these delays are so frequent with embarkation.
@@ByteSizeCruises oh, there are plenty of American websites that are atrocious as well. It’s really the companies that have a lot of money. They have no excuse to have horrible websites.
Ok, here is my question that no one has been able to answer for me. At Royal Caribbean, I got a non alcoholic drink package online for my son, who doesn't drink alcohol. I then called Royal caribbean and was able to get a premium alcohol package for me , even though we were in the same room. Could it be done on MSC .
All of the cruise lines have the same policy that if guests are 21 and older in the same room you must all have the drink package if one person does. But if you call and mention someone is sober or pregnant etc they will allow you to purchase the non alcohol package for them. That’s pretty standard across lines. Just depends who you speak with.
Hi so if you have a easy + and want to get a cocktail for 15$ bit your only covered for drinks to 10$ do u pay the difference i.e 5$ or the full 15$ ...thanks
@@ByteSizeCruises ahh ok, thats good to know. I've never cruised msc before only royal Carribbean, just what other people has said on groups when the question been asked.
First time cruiser going on Seascape this summer and this was so helpful thank you! When we do drink, it’s only beer and we’ll have our children with us so it’s gonna be the Non-alcoholic package. It’s more cost effective to buy drinks
Thanks for watching!!!!
Absolutely correct. There’s no way I could drink $90 per day worth of drinks. I’d probably have 3 drinks a day.
How was the cruise? I just booked one for next year.
Draft Heineken is good enough for me! I’ll buy one or two nice cocktails on my own. Also, I cruised MSC a pre-COVID and their house wine was fantastic. I always board MSC with very low expectations. I am there for the weather and price. I have always found their service horrendous but you get what you pay for. Ships are beautiful.
Great feedback. Thx for watching.
They are including the drinks package in a lot of Cruises from the UK atm.
But at the end of the day there are no free lunches aka you probably paid more for your cruise.
My last cruise I spent £90 for my drinks and coffees the drinks package would have cost me £700.
My wife does not drink So we got the soda package we probably just about broke even on that because like the alcohol package everyone in the room has to have it .
A guy sat next to me had bought two premium drinks packages and his wife also did not drink, but because there was a number of drinks limit on this other cruise line he was drinking her allowance as well.
My dad and I were on MSC virtuosa in March and got the easy drinks package.
For me it was for the speciality coffee and cocktails. For dad the wine, cocktails and whisky... Unfortunately halfway through day three dad got a sickness bug, then 12hrs later I got it. We were confined to our cabins until we left on last day. So we couldn't make the most of the package in the end. Water and electrolytes were the main drink ....
Ugh. I’m so sorry
Sad that you all got sick on vacation.
Quite useful. Quick question...how can I get Bottled natural water on a msc ship? Do any of the packages cover bottled natural water?
Thx. I find MSC to be the most accommodating with water. We had the east plus once and the top tier once and in both we had aqua panna or Pelegríno all the time included
@@ByteSizeCruises ty do you know if the alcohol-free package includes bottled water?
@@franciscogavito7072 it does not. Only the water in the buffet.
@@ByteSizeCruises so...if I want bottled water guess I should buy the easy package?
@@franciscogavito7072 if you only want bottled water I would just buy it a la carte. Not worth buying a drink package just for that.
Yes, on Royal Caribbean and Carnival I always get I not alcohol package drink by myself. No one in the room has to get it. I have been doing that for years. You were Royal Caribbean offers Internet and drink package together which is like $200. Thank you Royal Caribbean.😊
Yes indeed !
Are iced coffees included? Where are they purchased onboard the Meraviglia?
Yep. Standard iced coffee is included. You can get them at any restaurant or the coffee bars
MSC changed their policy. You can order a drink thats superior / premium in price to your easy or easy plus package and simply pay the difference on that drink 😊🎉
Awesome tip!
What drinks are free?
Water. Milk. Juices. Coffee. Tea and iced tea
@@ByteSizeCruisesThats on Fantastica ship?
@@Mrstarboy331any ship. It’s about 3-4 dollars
Non-alcoholic has Soft-Serve ice-cream ONLY - correct? Do you know if they have soft-serve on Ocean Cay?
Correct and there is but you have to pay for it :(
Are there any options for cold or frozen coffee drinks, alcohol free, in any of the drink packages? My kids enjoy these kinds of drinks.
They have a zero alcohol package for kids where they can do mock tails. You can do ice coffee for free but speciality ones like a late etc are not included
Can you get mimosa with the Easy plus package?
you absolutely can
Do you know how much to upgrade from easy to easy plus package on board currently? I heard they just recently increase the prices. thanks
I’m onboard so I’ll ask lol
@@ByteSizeCruises really? Thanks that would be awesome. I will be sailing out next Sunday :) thanks
@@darlenejocson9957 it’s about 150 currently
Here is an interesting point. In this video, you are talking about the drink packages, and you mention that the total price for the drink package you choose includes drink gratuities. The issue is when you pay for your cruise, part of the total price is the gratuities for the whole trip. So, is this not a double gratuity? If the gratuities are included in the total cruise package, how can they charge another gratuity in the drink packages?
The cruise gratuities are for staff members like cabin steward, dining room staff and behind the scenes staff. Drink gratuities go to bar staff and dining gratuities go to specialty dining staff. Not saying it's right, just saying that is what they say its for
My FAVORITE was the TOBLERONE frozen cocktail😛
Gotta try that in a few weeks on magnifica
Hey! so easy plus means we can get drinks and cocktails in the specialty dining or is it just giving a discount on the wine bottle? Also might be a dumb question but im assuming all the bars on the vessel are part of the all-inclusive drink package deal right? Thanks for you help! Great video :) sailing in a week on MSC meraviglia to the Bahamas.
Correct on bars. The specialty is a bit of a gray area. They will say they are not included but we were never charged there. But ymmv
@@ByteSizeCruises Thanks for the response. Last thing is when you made a reservation for the specialty dining, did you have the option to do it before your sail date? I just heard it fills up pretty fast and some people had to ask for refunds because they were never able to get a seat.
@@projectvr3 unfortunately no. To be honest on port days it was empty and on sea days only ocean cay was really crowded. I recommend going as soon as you board though just ti be on the safe side
@@ByteSizeCruises Lastly, I just wanted to ask with the passport check, is it similar to immigration where they take a long time on the computer while you wait? or is it more of they check if they match with the tickets? Im wondering if this would be the main reason these delays are so frequent with embarkation.
@@projectvr3 that’s a breeze. They barely look at it
This is my first cruise, and I am a web developer, and I am appalled at how many horrible, technical mistakes and errors there are on the MSC website.
Haha. They are Italian lol. It’s different over there.
@@ByteSizeCruises oh, there are plenty of American websites that are atrocious as well. It’s really the companies that have a lot of money. They have no excuse to have horrible websites.
Ok, here is my question that no one has been able to answer for me. At Royal Caribbean, I got a non alcoholic drink package online for my son, who doesn't drink alcohol. I then called Royal caribbean and was able to get a premium alcohol package for me , even though we were in the same room. Could it be done on MSC .
All of the cruise lines have the same policy that if guests are 21 and older in the same room you must all have the drink package if one person does. But if you call and mention someone is sober or pregnant etc they will allow you to purchase the non alcohol package for them. That’s pretty standard across lines. Just depends who you speak with.
I sailed with RC and I got non alcoholic package in my room and no one else got any drink package in my room.
Hi so if you have a easy + and want to get a cocktail for 15$ bit your only covered for drinks to 10$ do u pay the difference i.e 5$ or the full 15$ ...thanks
You would just pay the difference
@@ByteSizeCruises thanks 😊
ive seen others people post that you can't just pay the difference
@@rosierandom5948 the only scenario where you can’t pay the difference is where the drink package is not accepted which are only select venues
@@ByteSizeCruises ahh ok, thats good to know. I've never cruised msc before only royal Carribbean, just what other people has said on groups when the question been asked.
What if we don’t drink! ?? We just want water
You can get standard water at the buffet or with meals or you can buy bottles of water anywhere
MSC have one of the most affordable drink packages out there.
Agreed
$90 per person per day???!! That’s insane!! $1200 for two people can buy another vacation! Smh
Yep. On royal for sure