Rare exm Posted January 15, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Hi, First-time MSC cruiser getting utterly confused. I've booked in November a Fantasica set of 3 connecting rooms with the 'Drinks on Us" package. Right now MSC is running a promotion with free "Easy Drinks" and "WiFi" packages. I've considered calling to see if they can change my reservation but it seems that both drink packages are different. DOU: https://m.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Mobile/Assets/MSC-18-095 Drinks On Us flyer_new_update11152018_2.pdf https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Assets/2018 Drink Package Comparison Guise with DRINKS ON US.pdf EP: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Assets/Drink_Package_Comparison_Guide_update11192018.pdf Since our primary beverage will be beer it looks like the EP limits you to Heineken Draft and Miller Lite bottle, whereas DOU gives you more bottled beer options:Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona) with Corona standing out for us. Is that correct? How will MSC keep track of this on the ship (MSC Seaside)? Thanks! Edited January 15, 2019 by exm formatting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted January 15, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2019 There will be a code on your cruisecard corresponding to the package that you have included; this will register in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 15, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2019 We were on the Divina when last month and on your cruise card there is a code and they know what you can get. I had to go to GS on the first day and get it straightened out because they had us with the wrong code. Glad I took my paper work with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted January 15, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Good advice. I will make sure I have my paperwork work with me to show which plan we have 🍸🍹🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted January 15, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thanks for the prompt replies! So it's true that these two packages are different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 15, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, exm said: Thanks for the prompt replies! So it's true that these two packages are different? Yes, they are very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted January 15, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, ready2cruzagain said: Yes, they are very different. Any other difference to note? The .pdfs look very similar besides the bottled beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster2 Posted January 15, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Sadly, it doesn't even look like I will be able to get my Bloody Mary fix in the morning on the Easy package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted January 15, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Here's a copy of the codes for the various packages: Drink Package Codes.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbaloo311 Posted January 15, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thank you for posting this - although I am still utterly confused. We just booked for June on the Seaside with the All In promo with WiFi. My mom likes things like Cosmos - can be made with well brand spirits - but can you get a mixed drink. Things like a pina colada or frozen daquiri. If not what is the cost to upgrade? But also where can I find current drink prices to know if it's worth upgrading or are we better off just buying a few drinks a la carte? The Seaside looks beautiful with lots of cool bells and whistles I think my kids will like - but I am starting to feel like maybe we should cancel between bad reviews (which I take with a grain of salt) and just feeling like it's pulling teeth to get accurate info. Sorry for the vent - but I am honestly just so confused about things it has left a sour feeling in the pit of my stomach ... Thanks for any clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted January 15, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted January 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, Beamafar said: Here's a copy of the codes for the various packages: Drink Package Codes.pdf Interesting, thank you. So the ED gives you a few more coffee options, and DOU more beer options. Bubbaloo311, list of cocktails is in the PDF and you can't get those cocktails you mentioned for free. Of course you can upgrade to the Premium Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted January 15, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Bear in mind that the Drinks on Us package incurs a 15% service charge on all orders, whereas the Easy package doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 15, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bubbaloo311 said: Thank you for posting this - although I am still utterly confused. We just booked for June on the Seaside with the All In promo with WiFi. My mom likes things like Cosmos - can be made with well brand spirits - but can you get a mixed drink. Things like a pina colada or frozen daquiri. If not what is the cost to upgrade? But also where can I find current drink prices to know if it's worth upgrading or are we better off just buying a few drinks a la carte? The Seaside looks beautiful with lots of cool bells and whistles I think my kids will like - but I am starting to feel like maybe we should cancel between bad reviews (which I take with a grain of salt) and just feeling like it's pulling teeth to get accurate info. Sorry for the vent - but I am honestly just so confused about things it has left a sour feeling in the pit of my stomach ... Thanks for any clarification. Easy Package does not include Cosmos, or foo foo drinks as we call them lol. (pina colada, daquiri) You can upgrade from easy to premium and it would include them. The price to upgrade is $27pp per day and each person that is in the cabin that has the package has to upgrade. Well worth it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Viewer Posted January 15, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It looks like with the easy package you can get zero proof cocktails and a shot of spirit (or two!!!) And make your own custom drink . Anyone tried this yet? I have been on MSC for 2 cruises so far and have another booked . I'm budgeting for my limoncello, I got addicted last cruise. Also loved getting coffees at the bars which seems to be included in the easy plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 15, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Sea Viewer said: It looks like with the easy package you can get zero proof cocktails and a shot of spirit (or two!!!) And make your own custom drink . Anyone tried this yet? I have been on MSC for 2 cruises so far and have another booked . I'm budgeting for my limoncello, I got addicted last cruise. Also loved getting coffees at the bars which seems to be included in the easy plan. Ohhhhhhh, the coffees were AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdianan Posted January 20, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Does anyone know if you can upgrade from Drinks On Us to the Easy Package? I am not a beer drinker but really enjoy my coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miataman19 Posted January 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 21, 2019 16 hours ago, msdianan said: Does anyone know if you can upgrade from Drinks On Us to the Easy Package? I am not a beer drinker but really enjoy my coffee. Would like to know the answer to this also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted January 21, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted January 21, 2019 You might be able to simply rebook your cruise. They also have a free wifi promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preziosa Posted January 21, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Do drink on us still cost 15 % ekstra on every drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks53 Posted January 21, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just come off the Divina......the information regarding what cocktails you can get on the easy package is non-existent, even the crew don't know. I was told the BBC ( Baileys Banana Colada) wasn't included yet we were able to get it in some bars. Pina Colada is definitely included. They haven't got around to producing a bar list that simply lists maybe with an asterix or something what package entitles you to what. As a rule of thumb any cocktail that includes a premium spirit is not included, so if your particular cocktail has a spirit that is on the premium spirit list you can't have it. To be honest they entire drinks package change over is a complete fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster2 Posted January 21, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Luckily we don't sail until October. MAYBE they will get it together before then!🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 21, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Preziosa said: Do drink on us still cost 15 % ekstra on every drink If you have Drinks on Us then yes you will pay the 15%. The new Easy package, one does not pay the 15%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelija Posted January 22, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Just off Divina yesterday - 4 people in our group had "Drinks on us" included and one person had an "Easy" package. It worked great for us as in many bars and restaurants we all could take advantage of the latter without incurring an additional 15% gratuity charge. We also had bottles of wine and Prosecco (not a huge variety but quite good) with dinner as opposed to "wine by the glass" as stated in the description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailco Posted January 22, 2019 #24 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Is there a description of the new packages anywhere? We don't have an included package and are totally confused since they made the changes. The Mealtime package would have been great for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redspain Posted January 22, 2019 #25 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Is it safe to say that if you have the new easy unlimited package, you could just request a shot of say Bacardi on ice and then request a coke afterwards and mix your own Bacardi-coke and not the captain morgan spiced rum and coke that is only included with the easy package? Or request a virgin strawberry daiquiri and a shot of malibu and make your own cocktail? Would this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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