MSC drink packages summer 2023

[RudiRatlos]

MSC published an overview of starting dates for the new drink packages at their german website msccruises.de - this may help to clarify some questions.

The new "summer 2023" drink packages with higher price limits should be applied from the following dates (day/month/year).

Until this dates, there may be some confusion here and there, which of course is not uncommon to the experienced MSC cruiser.

 

@JamieLogical posted a bar list from MSC Meraviglia some hours ago (link), so this should be the new summer 2023 bar list for the carribean (with the pleasant innovation of paying just the difference for a drink over the price limit of one´s drink package - I would expect this to be the case also on other ships from the given dates on).

 

All Inclusive Getränkepakete für den Sommer 2023 bis zum Sommer 2024

Die Tabelle unten zeigt das Startdatum im Sommer 2023 für jedes Schiff.

 

Shiff	1. Kreuzfahrt - Sommer 2023
MSC Armonia	01/04/2023
MSC Sinfonia	09/04/2023
MSC Meraviglia	09/04/2023
MSC Seashore	11/04/2023
MSC World Europa	12/04/2023
MSC Grandiosa	16/04/2023
MSC Fantasia	16/04/2023
MSC Seaside	19/04/2023
MSC Seaview	17/04/2023
MSC Lirica	18/04/2023
MSC Musica	23/04/2023
MSC Virtuosa	21/04/2023
MSC Bellissima	29/04/2023
MSC Splendida	30/04/2023
MSC Seascape	30/04/2023
MSC Magnifica	01/05/2023
MSC Poesia	03/05/2023
MSC Opera	07/05/2023
MSC Preziosa	07/05/2023
MSC Orchestra	15/05/2023
MSC Divina	03/06/2023
MSC Euribia	10/06/2023

[RudiRatlos]

Descriptions of the summer 2023 drink packages are given on other MSC websites, too, for example on msccruisesusa.com

 

Please note that All-Inclusive Beverage packages for Summer 2023 up to Summer 2024 cruises are detailed here below. To know the details of Beverage packages for Winter 2022/23 cruises, please login to your personal area.

 

EASY PACKAGE

Book now online your drink package at the lowest price compared to the onboard price! Including:

 

• Selected classic or international cocktails
• Non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks
• Spirits (whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy - one brand per type)
• House wines (red, white, sparkling, rosè)
• Draft beer Heineken and bottled beer Heineken*
• Soft drinks from the fountain, canned soft drinks, fruit juices by the glass and bottled
• Bottled Mineral Water
• Classic hot drinks (espresso, cappuccino, caffèlatte, hot tea, hot chocolate) 

• Beverage gratuities included

 

*The brand of beer may vary overtime. The Easy Package covers all the above served in our bars, buffet and main restaurant. What’s more, it also includes private islands, but does not cover the specialty restaurants and signature venues. 

 

EASY PLUS Package

Book now online your drink package at the lowest price compared to the onboard price!  Includes all beverages priced up to €9 / $10!*

 

• Variety of frozen and classic cocktails
• Fresh fruit cocktails and protein shakes
• Well spirits, liqueurs and cordials
• Variety of draught and bottled beers
• Non-alcoholic cocktails and all non alcoholic drinks 
• Bottled Mineral Water
• Wide range of hot drinks
• 10% discount on bottles of wine purchased on board
• Selection of wines by the glass
• Beverage gratuities included

 

*The Easy Plus Package covers all the above served at our bars, buffet, main restaurant and specialty restaurants. What’s more, it also includes private islands, but does not cover the signature venues.

 

PREMIUM EXTRA PACKAGE

Book now online your drink package at the lowest price compared to the onboard price! Includes all beverages priced up to €14 / $16!*

 

• Wide Selection of Premium and International cocktails
• Non-alcoholic cocktails and all non-alcoholic drinks
• Fresh fruit and protein cocktails
• Premium brand spirits, liqueurs and cordials
• Wide selection of fine wine by glass
• Champagne by glass
• Wide variety of draft and bottled beer
• Bottled Mineral Water
• Wide selection of classic and specialty hot drinks
• 25% discount on purchased of bottled wine and champagne
• Beverage gratuities included

 

*The Premium Extra Package can be enjoyed in our bars, buffet, main restaurant and specialty restaurants as well as on private islands, but does not cover our signature venues.

 

ALCOHOL-FREE PACKAGE

Book now online your drink package at the lowest price compared to the onboard price*! Including:

 

• Non-alcoholic cocktails
• Fresh fruit and protein cocktails
• Energy drinks
• Sodas
• Energy drinks
• Flavored water
• Soda by glass and bottle
• Wide range of hot drinks
• Soft serve ice cream
• Beverage gratuities included

 

*The Alcoholic Free Package can be used in our bars, self-service buffet, main restaurant and on private islands, but not in the specialty restaurants and signature venues. 

 

MINORS PACKAGE

Book now online your drink package at the lowest price compared to the onboard price*! Including:

 

• Non-alcoholic cocktails
• Fresh fruit and protein cocktails
• Energy drinks
• Flavored water
• Soda by glass and bottle
• Wide range of hot drinks
• Soft serve ice cream
• Beverage gratuities included

 

*The Minors Package can be used in our bars, self-service buffet, main restaurant and on private islands, but not in the specialty restaurants and signature venues.

 

Terms & Conditions

 

Beverage packages are not transferrable and may not be shared with other guests. Valid for one beverage only per order. Violation of these terms may result in cancellation of a guest's package without eligibility for a refund or credit of any kind.

 

Availability of Drink packages and prices may vary per sailing. Packages are sold on a per cruise basis and not a per day or any other basis. Pricing applies to each day of the cruise, except for disembarkation day. Once activated on board, packages cannot be terminated or refunded. Packages must be booked by all guests occupying the same cabin, and who are traveling together and wishing to dine at the same table. This includes minors, for whom the Minors Package must be booked. Packages are not obligatory for infants under three years of age.

 

The following exclusions apply; tobacco, souvenir glasses, ice cream menu, retail items, minibar, room service, promotions, and signature venues, including Venchi 1878 establishments, Lavazza Coffee Shops, Jean Philippe Chocolate, Coffee, Crepes & Gelato, regardless of beverage price.

 

Must be of legal age to consume alcohol. See the terms of our Guest Alcohol Policy for more information. Beverages and liquors may be substituted based on availability and itinerary. Other conditions & terms may apply.

 

Which packages can be used in Specialty Restaurants?

 

All packages can be used in Buffet Restaurants, main Restaurants and Bars. But only the following ones can also be used in the Specialty Restaurants:

• Easy Plus Package
• Premium Extra Package

Minors package can be consumed in specialty restaurants too if the minor’s family/group purchased the Easy Plus or Premium Extra packages.

Edited April 11, 2023 by RudiRatlos

[JamieLogical]

28 minutes ago, RudiRatlos said:

MSC published an overview of starting dates for the new drink packages at their german website msccruises.de - this may help to clarify some questions.

The new "summer 2023" drink packages with higher price limits should be applied from the following dates (day/month/year).

Until this dates, there may be some confusion here and there, which of course is not uncommon to the experienced MSC cruiser.

 

@JamieLogical posted a bar list from MSC Meraviglia some hours ago (link), so this should be the new summer 2023 bar list for the carribean (with the pleasant innovation of paying just the difference for a drink over the price limit of one´s drink package - I would expect this to be the case also on other ships from the given dates on).

 

All Inclusive Getränkepakete für den Sommer 2023 bis zum Sommer 2024

Die Tabelle unten zeigt das Startdatum im Sommer 2023 für jedes Schiff.

 

Shiff	1. Kreuzfahrt - Sommer 2023
MSC Armonia	01/04/2023
MSC Sinfonia	09/04/2023
MSC Meraviglia	09/04/2023
MSC Seashore	11/04/2023
MSC World Europa	12/04/2023
MSC Grandiosa	16/04/2023
MSC Fantasia	16/04/2023
MSC Seaside	19/04/2023
MSC Seaview	17/04/2023
MSC Lirica	18/04/2023
MSC Musica	23/04/2023
MSC Virtuosa	21/04/2023
MSC Bellissima	29/04/2023
MSC Splendida	30/04/2023
MSC Seascape	30/04/2023
MSC Magnifica	01/05/2023
MSC Poesia	03/05/2023
MSC Opera	07/05/2023
MSC Preziosa	07/05/2023
MSC Orchestra	15/05/2023
MSC Divina	03/06/2023
MSC Euribia	10/06/2023

 

I can confirm that currently on the Meraviglia, they are honoring the Easy Plus package for ordering any drinks $10 or less. I have been able to order many $10 drinks and have them fully covered. I have not attempted to order anything over $10 yet to see if I am only charged the difference. Also, they do currently have an Easter Special drink available that is priced at $10 and is NOT covered by the Easy Plus package. I was told my package would get me a 20% discount on that drink, so I would have to pay $8.

[RBrowny]

I am still confused, so places like Coffee Emporium is no longer included in the Premium Drinks Package? Seems a little odd.

[sidari]

20 minutes ago, RBrowny said:

I am still confused, so places like Coffee Emporium is no longer included in the Premium Drinks Package? Seems a little odd.

It says wide selection of classic and speciality hot drinks. Ex UK sailings revert to pound sterling on April 21st.

Edited April 11, 2023 by sidari

[insidecabin]

2 hours ago, sidari said:

It says wide selection of classic and speciality hot drinks. Ex UK sailings revert to pound sterling on April 21st.

If they have the same problems as when they changed to euros in Nov it could back up in the terminal.

[cruisebeachgirl703]

Can someone post the wine/champagne list in the YC currently.