ranchette Posted April 27, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Is it really worth the extras to upgrade to Aurea? They are offering drinks on us in Fantastica so does it make sense to upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted April 27, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2018 It depends..... Aurea offers the following which Fanatastica DOES NOT Priority Boarding SPA Access (Thermal) 2 free massages Private Sundeck and Bar (Aurea passengers only) My Choice Dining Also remember...you will still be paying a 15% service charge on the listed price of all drinks with the "Drinks on Us" promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWolf Posted April 27, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Here is the chart from the MSC Cruises US website comparing the experiences https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/compare-experiences.aspx - Access to Aurea Sundeck - 2 Massages (per stateroom) in spa - Priority Boarding - MyChoice Dining The location of the Aurea cabins is another important difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted April 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Totally worth it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunenburg Posted April 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2018 What exactly do you get with Spa access with the Aurea package? I realize you pay for massages after the first one but are there other charges for using the Turkish baths, tanning booths, thalassotherapy baths etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Tina Posted April 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2018 What exactly do you get with Spa access with the Aurea package? I realize you pay for massages after the first one but are there other charges for using the Turkish baths, tanning booths, thalassotherapy baths etc.? No extra charge, that is what the spa pass includes. I knew that for the way I like to cruise there's just no way I can do anything below Aurea. Unlimited drinks and freely selecting my dining time are essential, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunenburg Posted May 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 1, 2018 No extra charge, that is what the spa pass includes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaine29 Posted July 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2018 No extra charge, that is what the spa pass includes. I knew that for the way I like to cruise there's just no way I can do anything below Aurea. Unlimited drinks and freely selecting my dining time are essential, for me. so do you still have to pay the 15% service charge on the unlimited drinks package ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The 15% is included in the Aurea price, If it's within your budget it is worth doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoddaj1 Posted July 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 25, 2018 We did Aurea last spring but have booked Fantastica this spring. We also chose to upgrade to the Deluxe drink package. The only thing we will really miss is the private sundeck. However we couldn't justify $800 more just for that benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Tina Posted July 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 25, 2018 so do you still have to pay the 15% service charge on the unlimited drinks package ? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathep Posted July 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2018 We did Aurea last spring but have booked Fantastica this spring. We also chose to upgrade to the Deluxe drink package. The only thing we will really miss is the private sundeck. However we couldn't justify $800 more just for that benefit. Thanks for that feedback. We're booking the 2-bedroom suite and wondered how much the private sundeck would matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoddaj1 Posted July 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I like to sunbathe so that is the sun deck's appeal for me. However your balcony and other decks might be just fine for your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCGuy64 Posted July 27, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I thought there was something about a dedicated Aurea section in the main dining room. Is that still the case? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 27, 2018 There is a section of the Dining room for those on my choice Dining in Aurea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Seems the OP never returned to the thread they started? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Noticed that on a number of threads Bea ....:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathep Posted July 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 27, 2018 It helped me without my having to initiate the thread, so I'm ok that they haven't come back. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted July 27, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 27, 2018 It's rather discourteous, though, to not acknowledge people who go to the trouble of responding to queries that the OPs post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathep Posted July 28, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Agreed. I use TripAdvisor more than I use Cruise Critic. We find this happens more often than not, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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