MSC drink packages

[SW.FloridaPhil]

First time on MSC.....what is your opinion on the different drink packages??

[Mikesa1721]

First time on MSC.....what is your opinion on the different drink packages??

 

It really depends on the category we book. When we book Yacht Club, all of our drinks within the Yacht Club are included so we would purchase 2 booklets of 18 drink vouchers to use around the rest of the ship.

When we booked a Fantastica balcony category, we chose the Allegrissimo Adult all Inclusive just so we could have the flexibility of having a top shelf cocktail from the bar, or a pastry from Piazza del Dodge,, or a cafe macchiato from Caffé Italia without having to worry about the cost because they were all included in the drink package.

Our drinking habits may not necessarily be the same as others so be sure to read through all of the different offerings and choose a package that matches your drinking preferences. Just an fyi,,,if you choose any drink package,,everyone in your stateroom/same booking must purchase a drink package as well. If you choose the voucher path,,there is no need for everyone to purchase a drink voucher booklet.:)

[Cruisermom2nick]

Do the vouchers cost more on the ship and can you buy them onboard?

[SW.FloridaPhil]

Do the vouchers cost more on the ship and can you buy them onboard?

 

I hear about drink vouchers, but no information on the web site except beverage "packages".

[dd likes to cruise]

On the Divina the bar folks came around while everyone was eating lunch and told us about the vouchers and other packages. The vouchers work great that you can share them and get more than one drink at a time too. So for not super heavy drinkers they are great.

[mairead224]

I hear about drink vouchers, but no information on the web site except beverage "packages".

 

Here is a link.

 

http://www.msccruises.ie/en-ie/Already-Booked/Cruise-Upgrade/Alcoholic-Packages.aspx

[mairead224]

This was taking from another thread and written by Gambee.

 

"Our personal favorite package was the "Allegrisimo Escape" this is a voucher package. For $72 pre-cruise, you get 15 drink vouchers to use on the ship. The vouchers are good for pretty much 85% of drinks you usually find on cruises. If you want brand drinks, they will not work. Nonetheless, all in all with this package each drink comes out to $4.80, not a bad deal. However, it gets even better; if you look for the daily happy hours you can get 2 drinks for one voucher!"

 

And this

 

Beverage Packages

Coffee Package (435) – 15 coffee drinks (e.g. espresso, caffè latte, non-alcoholic coffee specialities, iced coffee drinks) 23.00 €

Water Package (514) – 14 bottles of mineral water (1 liter each) 27.00 €

Soft Drinks Package (Allegro) (512) – 14 soft drinks or juices 34.00 €

Beer Package "Taste The World" (436) – 14 bottles/cans of beer 59.00 €

Wine Package (Allegro) (520) – 4 selected bottles of wine in the main restaurant: 1 x white, 2 x red, 1 x rosé + 7 bottles of mineral water 69.00 €

Beer & Water Package (Allegro) (533) – 14 draft beers 40cl and 7 bottles of mineral water (voucher valid in the main restaurants and bars) 69.00 €

Wine Package "Classic" (423) – 6 bottles of selected wine (e.g. Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon), 1 bottle of sparkling wine + 7 bottles of mineral water (1 liter each). Voucher valid in the main restaurant. 115.00 €

Wine Package "Eataly's Libero" (434) – 6 bottles of wine (organically grown) + 7 bottles of mineral water (voucher only valid in the main restaurant) 185.00 €

Wine Package "Select" (425) – 5 bottles of wine (well-chosen by the sommerlier), 1 bottle of champagne + 7 bottles of mineral water (voucher only valid in the main restaurant) 230.00 €

Edited June 22, 2016 by mairead224

[nikkiw60]

Is the information by Gambee still valid? The drinks vouchers now seem to be in books of 12 or 18. I am trying to decide for our next cruise whether to buy a few books of 18 between us or the classic drinks package again!

 

 

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[Suzcruz57]

I'm curious as well

[Mikesa1721]

Is the information by Gambee still valid? The drinks vouchers now seem to be in books of 12 or 18. I am trying to decide for our next cruise whether to buy a few books of 18 between us or the classic drinks package again!

 

 

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Gambia's information is no longer current onboard MSC Divina nikki. Here is the link to the current drink voucher programs:https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Already-Booked/Cruise-Upgrade/Alcohol-Packages.aspx

[nikkiw60]

That's why I questioned it. The review is from a couple of years ago. We were only on The Divina in April and found the drinks package good, we trotted up are receipts at the end of the cruise and just about broke even. However in january we are on for 9 nights and have 5 shore days .. Something to think about!

 

 

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[mairead224]

The 2nd part of my post was not from Gambee and current as of today with ********** s e a s c a n n e r

 

Beverage Packages

Coffee Package (435) – 15 coffee drinks (e.g. espresso, caffè latte, non-alcoholic coffee specialities, iced coffee drinks) 23.00 €

Water Package (514) – 14 bottles of mineral water (1 liter each) 27.00 €

Soft Drinks Package (Allegro) (512) – 14 soft drinks or juices 34.00 €

Beer Package "Taste The World" (436) – 14 bottles/cans of beer 59.00 €

Wine Package (Allegro) (520) – 4 selected bottles of wine in the main restaurant: 1 x white, 2 x red, 1 x rosé + 7 bottles of mineral water 69.00 €

Beer & Water Package (Allegro) (533) – 14 draft beers 40cl and 7 bottles of mineral water (voucher valid in the main restaurants and bars) 69.00 €

Wine Package "Classic" (423) – 6 bottles of selected wine (e.g. Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon), 1 bottle of sparkling wine + 7 bottles of mineral water (1 liter each). Voucher valid in the main restaurant. 115.00 €

Wine Package "Eataly's Libero" (434) – 6 bottles of wine (organically grown) + 7 bottles of mineral water (voucher only valid in the main restaurant) 185.00 €

Wine Package "Select" (425) – 5 bottles of wine (well-chosen by the sommerlier), 1 bottle of champagne + 7 bottles of mineral water (voucher only valid in the main restaurant) 230.00 €

Edited June 22, 2016 by mairead224

[FLACRUISER99]

Is the service charge included in the vouchers?

[Mikesa1721]

Is the service charge included in the vouchers?

 

If you pre-purchase your vouchers than,,yes,,the service charges are waived. However,,if you choose to purchase while on the ship,,a service fee will be added to the voucher booklet price.:)

[FLACRUISER99]

If you pre-purchase your vouchers than,,yes,,the service charges are waived. However,,if you choose to purchase while on the ship,,a service fee will be added to the voucher booklet price.:)

Thanks for that information.

[korpo024]

If you pre-purchase your vouchers than,,yes,,the service charges are waived. However,,if you choose to purchase while on the ship,,a service fee will be added to the voucher booklet price.:)

 

Is the 15% service charge included in the Allegrisimo package?

[CruiseCrew123]

There is no additional service charge on anything you prepay for

[ededmd]

Does not paying the service charge mean the bartenders are not tipped?

 

Put another way, does the service charge actually go to the bartender staff or is it just a "fee" taken directly by MSC - the company?

[biomedbob]

We are doing our first MSC cruise in April. The voucher prices seem to be paired with the individual cruise. In our case the 18 drink for $89.00 works out to less than $5.00/drink.

 

Will this price hold until we cruise or will it increase as time grows near?

 

Is it refundable if for some reason you can't use it?

 

Thanks.

[Cruisermom2nick]

I just got back from a cruise and detailed my experience with the vouchers here:

http://thecheerfulcruiser.blogspot.com/2016/07/msc-divina-cruise-review-all-about.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCheerfulCruiser+%28The+Cheerful+Cruiser%21%29