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Thanks for letting me know 🤣 I'd never usually take them but the robes were brand new in the cellophane still so wasn't sure if they were for us to keep - they are nice quality so I would have for free! 😂

Since they look brand new I'm not sure if they are reused?

Thank you! I had just seen a new article (https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/09/22/spanish-cruise-holiday-warning-as-guests-told-all-inclusive-drinks-will-be-taxed) that made it seem like it was a new thing for Spain, rather than a new NCL policy

I read that NCL now add 10% charge to any drink ordered whilst in Spain due to Spanish government's new money grabbing tactical, has MSC started charging this yet?

I've only sailed on MSC before and loved that everything was included from the day 1 price and the availability of food 24/7 onboard. If I buy the drinks package, will I need to pay any gratuities/tips/service fees each time I get a drink? I'm aware there is an 11 Euro per day per person general gratuity fee but I read that bars add 20% on any orders too? How many hours a day can you have access to the inclusive food on board? Be that MDR, buffet or any other snack bars etc. I noticed that with MSC travel agents will often have prices £200 cheaper than booking direct with MSC - is this the case with Costa, or is there generally any other way to get money off a cruise with Costa? Thank you in advance!

Amazing info, thank you for this - I feel much more reassured and looking forward to it. Grabbing a drink would be great, I feel like I've tonnes of questions but in reality I should just be patient and find out things for myself

Be sure to read the original post when replying, I'm fully aware of what I've booked, just asking for some tips. Cheers!

Thank you - it's good to know where gets busy. We are in a Fantastica balcony suite, is the adult only lounge available for us? I previously read it was Aura only. I enjoy sitting outside even if it's chilly so I'm happy to hear that is an option to get some quiet time. Hoping there are some bars open very late so I can drink late and get up late, avoiding some of the breakfast rush.

I really dislike busy areas and crowds, has anybody been on MSC Virtuosa that can give some tips on specific places/times of day on board that are usually less busy or any nice secluded areas that we can drink? Or any other tips on avoiding kids and crowds? I'm prepared for it to be busy and understand that it is part of being on a large ship, but I can't help but worry a bit and hearing some advice about how to avoid some of the crowds would really help me look forward to the cruise (14th April!) Cheers!

Thanks for the reassurance everyone, I can see the drinks package is confirmed in the app now.

I might just be overthinking this, but I booked for the 14th April on the MSC Virtuosa and we purchased the Premium Extra drinks package. When I use the MyMSC app it says I have not purchased any extras for my cruise, however it does mention it on our boarding ticket. I'm assuming it will be fine but I just wanted to check! We booked via a TA