tonymc Posted September 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Hi, We are on our first cruise with MSC (actually, only our second ever cruise!!!) on Magnifica in May next year (from Venice) and we are looking at purchasing the All-In Classic drinks package. However, before purchasing, do MSC ever have any offers on drinks packages (2 for 1, free upgrades etc). If so, where do they usually advertise them (their Facebook page?) Just wondering if it worth hanging on until nearer our departure date in case something comes up. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Simple answer: No, MSC doesn't do offers on their drinks packages, other than you can avoid the 15% service charge that's added when you purchase the package onboard by pre-purchasing it. You will also avoid being at the mercy of the currency exchange rate as you can pay £23 pppd whereas it'll be €26 + 15% onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymc Posted September 15, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks for the quick reply. Looks as if it will be pre-booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted September 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Do they charge in euros or dollars on MSC. .? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Do they charge in euros or dollars on MSC. .? Sent from my iPad using Forums It depends on the region - US$ is the currency on US-based ships; Euros on practically every other itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted September 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2018 It depends on the region - US$ is the currency on US-based ships; Euros on practically every other itinerary. Well our first cruise is on preziosa on the 19th of March 2019. We're cruising the Caribbean ...... (Ann's first Caribbean) so didn't want to take anything else but dollars lol [emoji16] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Looking at your itinerary, I'm fairly certain it'll be Euros onboard (no US ports or islands included). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted September 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Oh really ?? That's really interesting. But you're right, no US based ports. Euros it is then. I'll also ask on the medium we're not allowed to mention. Sent from my SM-G950F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Oh really ?? That's really interesting. But you're right, no US based ports.Euros it is then. I'll also ask on the medium we're not allowed to mention. There's one sure way to find out. If the all-inclusive basic drinks package cost, when pre-booking, is £23 (Restaurant & Bar), then it'll be Euros onboard. If, however, it's £38 (Classic), then it's US$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted September 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2018 As Ive booked through a travel agent, will I still be able to book the package through MSC ? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Your TA should book it on your behalf. By pre-ordering it, you'll save the 15% service charge that's added when you purchase it onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted September 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2018 We got the classic drinks package included when we booked a UAE cruise in March for Jan 2019, so they do have offers at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 16, 2018 We got the classic drinks package included when we booked a UAE cruise in March for Jan 2019, so they do have offers at times Yes ... but not AFTER booking (which was the question in the OP). We've booked many cruises with the all-inclusive included in the price. Also, from time to time, TAs here are given the opportunity to add the package on for €90 (practically half the full price of €183). This is for 7 night cruises for itineraries where the onboard currency is Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted September 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Your TA should book it on your behalf. By pre-ordering it, you'll save the 15% service charge that's added when you purchase it onboard.That's good. I'll contact her about it. Mind you, I've still got to pay 3.5 k before the end of January [emoji20] Sent from my SM-G950F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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