Epos Man Posted November 16, 2018 #176 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Another reply from MSC. Good Afternoon Mr Arnold,Thank you for your email.As previously advised you will receive the benefits of the original Classic Drinks Package as it was booked before the Drinks Packages were updated. You will be made aware on board which drinks are valid for the original drinks package as unfortunately we do not have this information prior to departure. Kind Regards,Sophie BetchleyBooking Management i cannot believe that they do not know what drinks are available to us before we board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted November 16, 2018 #177 Share Posted November 16, 2018 4 hours ago, sidari said: Ate ... I for one disagree with you about Aurea remaining with the Easy package, the reason being that on Miami sailings upto November 12th Aurea as you know had Classic packages which could be upgraded to Deluxe .... I will qualify my opinion by adding I would expect an appropriate cabin price reduction for and Easy package Aurea cabin. As much as I enjoy drinks packages I still would rather disconnect them from cabin/experience types. A sentiment mostly shared with non-drinkers. I feel it gives a more accurate idea of how much you are actually paying for the cabin, it becomes too cloudy trying to figure in the value of all these little extra benefits that come with an experience type, especially when one isn't of value to me. Off topic, but I also would rather My Choice dining to be a perk that needed to be purchased separately. Same with the thermal spa, which brings me to why not just get rid of the Aurea balconies. I usually won't book Aurea because I'd rather it be more à la carte. I'd pay a little extra for some of the Aurea suites even with out the perks, then just add on what I want. I've noticed a pervasive trend that the standard Aurea cabins are often the last to sell out. This doesn't apply to special Aurea suites like aft condos, hot tub or forward angled balcony suites and it is a little less noticeable on the older ships, but it seems very common with Aurea Balconies and basic Aurea Suites on the newer ships with a Yacht Club. It's just my opinion, but I think MSC will use this as a way to decrease the cost of Aurea and make the cabins more appealing to non drinkers or those that want to choose their drinks package level. Starting at Easy somewhat enables this without totally pulling the plug. I'd be fine if Aurea got DOU, same as Bella or Fantastica, as long as the price reflects it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 16, 2018 #178 Share Posted November 16, 2018 At least for our Caribbean cruise we have a list of what was on the Deluxe package in October, might be worth you digging around to see if you can find the same for Europe or wherever you are cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 16, 2018 #179 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ate ... Aurea prices are not going to drop, Easy drinks are not available in speciality restaurants but the other two are. As I posted on another thread it would make more sense to give Fantastica the Easy, Aurea the Premium and YC the Plus. For Bella D.o.U or vouchers. With upgrades available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uzzell20 Posted November 16, 2018 #180 Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, ikea logistics said: Another reply from MSC. Good Afternoon Mr Arnold,Thank you for your email.As previously advised you will receive the benefits of the original Classic Drinks Package as it was booked before the Drinks Packages were updated. You will be made aware on board which drinks are valid for the original drinks package as unfortunately we do not have this information prior to departure. Kind Regards,Sophie BetchleyBooking Management i cannot believe that they do not know what drinks are available to us before we board. So will they be able to tell you on the ship or will you have to go to each bar and say, “give me whatever is in my package?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 16, 2018 #181 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I was told today that the UK office have not yet been officially told that there are new drink packages by their Geneva HQ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epos Man Posted November 17, 2018 #182 Share Posted November 17, 2018 2 hours ago, sidari said: I was told today that the UK office have not yet been officially told that there are new drink packages by their Geneva HQ ! Unbelievable but then it is MSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDGGG Posted November 17, 2018 #183 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Headed out on Seaside today. Purchased the old packages on Friday prior to the change (lucky me I hope). I will report back, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess_2012#1 Posted November 17, 2018 #184 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Good luck! We cruise next Saturday and bought the deluxe on Nov 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epos Man Posted November 17, 2018 #185 Share Posted November 17, 2018 36 minutes ago, JDGGG said: Headed out on Seaside today. Purchased the old packages on Friday prior to the change (lucky me I hope). I will report back, Please do it will be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 17, 2018 #186 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Many waiting with baited breath. People should print off the charts with the previous drinks on them and take them on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 18, 2018 #187 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Seaside began using the new menus yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puschi1906 Posted November 18, 2018 #188 Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, sidari said: Seaside began using the new menus yesterday. So does anyone know by now how this affects the old classic package if you bought it before the change? Maybe we get some sort of information live from board 🙂 Edited November 18, 2018 by puschi1906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 18, 2018 #189 Share Posted November 18, 2018 You get what was in the Classic package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted November 18, 2018 #190 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Boarding the Divine today and upgraded to classic. Won't have Wi-Fi til Wed. But will let you know how it goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epos Man Posted November 18, 2018 #191 Share Posted November 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, sidari said: You get what was in the Classic package Hopefully as long as the edict from those above has been communicated to those on board. Hopefully someone is on board the seaside soon to confirm how they have got on especially if they had the all inclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epos Man Posted November 18, 2018 #192 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 minute ago, ready2cruzagain said: Boarding the Divine today and upgraded to classic. Won't have Wi-Fi til Wed. But will let you know how it goes. Great many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puschi1906 Posted November 18, 2018 #193 Share Posted November 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, sidari said: You get what was in the Classic package That's what MSC told me. But they did not answer my question about the cocktails and I asked twice. My question was "In the description of the classic is stated that I get cocktails up to a price of $8. But there aren't any for this price in the new bar menus. So what do I get?". They didn't even answer that they don't know yet, they totally ignored the question. But following this thread I get aware of the fact that it is the same regardless which country... I dealt with the German customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted November 18, 2018 #194 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, sidari said: Seaside began using the new menus yesterday. The newly priced menus were posted on FB from Seaside last week. Hopefully people who just got off will post something about how it was handled on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiff1997 Posted November 18, 2018 Author #195 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, ready2cruzagain said: Boarding the Divine today and upgraded to classic. Won't have Wi-Fi til Wed. But will let you know how it goes. Let us know how it goes , have a great time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 18, 2018 #196 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Ate ... The info re Seaside came from a friend who works on the ship, I have no reason to doubt him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epos Man Posted November 18, 2018 #197 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, sidari said: Ate ... The info re Seaside came from a friend who works on the ship, I have no reason to doubt him. Is this in relation to puschi post further up. Love to know how they have sorted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 18, 2018 #198 Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Saw a post a short while ago on a UK Facebook group I am a member of, the poster who has just joined Meraviglia says that they have ordered drinks from their package with no problem so far. The package is the Restaurant and Bar package which I think is equal to the US Classic. Edited November 18, 2018 by sidari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epos Man Posted November 18, 2018 #199 Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) I saw a post but thought she was on a different ship to seaviw. Also that’s in the med at the moment let’s hope the Americans will do the same Edited November 18, 2018 by ikea logistics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted November 18, 2018 #200 Share Posted November 18, 2018 IKEA ... I posted wrong ship, changed it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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