ds99jove Posted December 13, 2017 #26 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Where did you find that the Venchi offerings are not included in the all inclusive packages? Not that I'm surprised just hadn't read that. Just something other posters have said in other threads. Don't have a quote for you right now :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iambumbo Posted December 13, 2017 #27 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We have an Aurea room booked in March and a couple of questions-- 1. The listings show the various drink packages but no reference to upgrades, which I've heard are available on other ships. Would we be able to pay the $8/day difference to upgrade from our included classic package to the premium? 2. Assuming we are able to upgrade, I see the premium package includes snacks and drinks from the cabin minibar... so what will we find in the minibar? 3. With the premium package, we could order any drinks/wines that have asterisks next to them, as long as the alcohol is not "super premium," correct? 4. We are big fans of mudslides, which I didn't see on any menu but is a pretty commonly available drink on cruises-- I assume that would be included with the classic package? Typing this up has suddenly made me very thirsty... ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted December 13, 2017 #28 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks so much, Ashley! We really appreciate your hard work in posting all of these menus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds99jove Posted December 13, 2017 #29 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Just something other posters have said in other threads. Don't have a quote for you right now :( I did a forum search now and I'm referencing Bea from 2 different threads https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=53664695#post53664695 https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=54713032#post54713032 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley@cruisecritic Posted December 13, 2017 Author #30 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Good morning! I've emailed some of my PR contacts at MSC to ask whether Venchi items are included in the drinks packages. (For those asking about the difference between packages, I've been working with the line to update our drinks packages article, as they made some changes to them this past summer.) I've also asked for clarification on which restaurants are included with black cards. I'll share all of this when I hear back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted December 13, 2017 #31 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Good morning! I've emailed some of my PR contacts at MSC to ask whether Venchi items are included in the drinks packages. (For those asking about the difference between packages, I've been working with the line to update our drinks packages article, as they made some changes to them this past summer.) I've also asked for clarification on which restaurants are included with black cards. I'll share all of this when I hear back. Thanks for all the information. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted December 13, 2017 #32 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hi guys. I've been asked on another thread for photos of bar menus from Seaside. Rather than posting them there, I'm starting a new thread since there are so many pictures. If anyone has any that I missed, please feel free to add! (Unfortunately I didn't get any shots of the Champagne Bar menu or the one from The Haven or the Garage Club. My guess is that the last two are similar to what's offered at other bars onboard, but I'm not positive.) I'll start with the Sports Bar: I think you meant YC?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 13, 2017 #33 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I did a forum search now and I'm referencing Bea from 2 different threads https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=53664695#post53664695 https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=54713032#post54713032 I’ve just found the following in MSC’s 2018/19 online brochure It’s interesting that Venchi is mentioned as the gelato available in the Gelataria on Seaside as well as Fantasia & Musica class ships, (which are covered by the basic drinks package) without reference to the Venchi venue which seems to me will be very similar to the Jean Philippe venue on Meraviglia. Gelato is covered by the drinks package on Meraviglia, yet the ship is not listed under the ‘Gelateria’ heading. I’ll be interested in reading the response that Ashley gets. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 13, 2017 #34 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I think you meant YC?? There's a lounge on Seaside named "The Haven" which is what Ashley was referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley@cruisecritic Posted December 13, 2017 Author #35 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I think you meant YC?? No, I meant The Haven. It's a bar/lounge on Seaside. But I also didn't get the YC bar (Top Sail) menu, so if anyone has that, please add! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottygirl Posted December 13, 2017 #36 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Welcome Bar (Chef's Court, the gateway to Asian Market Kitchen, Ocean Cay and Butcher's Cut) I know where I will be visiting for some drinks! There are several I would like to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyLondon Posted December 13, 2017 #37 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Many thanks for sharing, we're just in the normal Aurea package, am I correct in saying that anything without an asterisk is included? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 13, 2017 #38 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Many thanks for sharing, we're just in the normal Aurea package, am I correct in saying that anything without an asterisk is included? Tony That's correct! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted December 13, 2017 #39 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I know where I will be visiting for some drinks! There are several I would like to try! You do realize that you will have to have the premium package to enjoy those drinks. Just about all of the liquors involved are from the premium list with one asterisk. Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, Patron Silver, etc. It seems like in general, the cut off is 6.00 according to the liquor neat list that has been posted on line. Anything less would be included and anything more would not, since the liquors with one asterisk have a starting price of 6.25 with Jack Daniels Edited December 13, 2017 by SNJCruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted December 13, 2017 #40 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Many thanks for sharing, we're just in the normal Aurea package, am I correct in saying that anything without an asterisk is included? Tony That's correct! :) There is no way that the drinks that are listed on the Welcome Bar menu @ 9.00 each can be included since the majority of them all contain asterisked alcohols. Not making a notation on this menu letting cruisers know that you'll need the premium package to indulge unless you're paying a la carte will add to the confusion which seems to be prevalent with MSC from what I have read and inferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeselius Posted December 13, 2017 #41 Share Posted December 13, 2017 So have I got this right. One * means included in the Deluxe package and two ** is not included in any type of drink package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted December 13, 2017 #42 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank you so much for all the time and work you have to list the menus and answer questions. But, I'm so confused LOL I'm in the YC. Can I order any drink without a fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted December 13, 2017 #43 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank you so much for all the time and work you have to list the menus and answer questions. But, I'm so confused LOL I'm in the YC. Can I order any drink without a fee? Inside the confines of the YC, yes. Elsewhere on the ship at other bars, everything is covered except the super premium alcohols with two asterisks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottygirl Posted December 13, 2017 #44 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) You do realize that you will have to have the premium package to enjoy those drinks. Just about all of the liquors involved are from the premium list with one asterisk. Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, Patron Silver, etc. It seems like in general, the cut off is 6.00 according to the liquor neat list that has been posted on line. Anything less would be included and anything more would not, since the liquors with one asterisk have a starting price of 6.25 with Jack Daniels Yes I do, I will just pay as I go for any of the "fancy" drinks and use my drink coupons for my G&T's and wine. Bombay Sapphire is $6.00 at the Atrium Bar but $6.50 at the Casino Bar. Guess I know where I will be going for my G&T's. Edited December 13, 2017 by scottygirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 13, 2017 #45 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Inside the confines of the YC, yes. Elsewhere on the ship at other bars, everything is covered except the super premium alcohols with two asterisks. Not everything is included in the YC enclave. There are super premium items for a charge there, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted December 13, 2017 #46 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank you both. So, anything that does not have two asterisks is included for YC guests throughout the ship. Easy enough. Now on to the gelato :loudcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted December 13, 2017 #47 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank you both. So, anything that does not have two asterisks is included for YC guests throughout the ship.Easy enough. Now on to the gelato :loudcry: Talking about gelato...make sure you try an affagato, when they take vanilla gelato and pour espresso over it. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted December 13, 2017 #48 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank you both. So, anything that does not have two asterisks is included for YC guests throughout the ship.Easy enough. Now on to the gelato :loudcry: There will definitely be a gelato station onboard. What's to be confirmed is if the menu in the Venchi venue will be a non-inclusive of any packages one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted December 13, 2017 #49 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Talking about gelato...make sure you try an affagato, when they take vanilla gelato and pour espresso over it. Yum. Oh my! Sounds heavenly! If there is a sign explaining it and what it is, I'll remember and order it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds99jove Posted December 13, 2017 #50 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Yes I do, I will just pay as I go for any of the "fancy" drinks and use my drink coupons for my G&T's and wine. Bombay Sapphire is $6.00 at the Atrium Bar but $6.50 at the Casino Bar. Guess I know where I will be going for my G&T's. So what's included in the drink packages are based on the price of the drink... And the drink prices are different depending on what bar you are in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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