Native Floridian 26 Posted November 24, 2022 #276 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, bafinegan said: wow, not my experience at all. Course this was last Jan on the Seashore, but drinks were strong and bar service was great. I agree. On both my cruises, the drinks have been great, as well as the service. Just off the Armonia and we so enjoyed all the fancy coffees (alcoholic and non) in the coffee shop also. Yes, the pool bars can be hard to get service, but a little patience works every time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted November 24, 2022 #277 Share Posted November 24, 2022 12 hours ago, Native Floridian 26 said: I agree. On both my cruises, the drinks have been great, as well as the service. Just off the Armonia and we so enjoyed all the fancy coffees (alcoholic and non) in the coffee shop also. Yes, the pool bars can be hard to get service, but a little patience works every time. That gives me hope. Mera seems to be having problems overall . My frozen toblerone literally tasted like ice with a splash of milk. My husband couldn’t believe it when he tasted it. (Just one example) A different ship will be home porting in PC this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted November 24, 2022 #278 Share Posted November 24, 2022 22 hours ago, mawvkysc said: One way they do it is that (in my experience) the drinks are very weak, the mixers are even weak, there are not many servers so you have to wait in line at the bar, You just need to tell them to add one or two more pegs of alcohol. You won't have to wait at the bars at the specialty restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted November 24, 2022 #279 Share Posted November 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, drsel said: You just need to tell them to add one or two more pegs of alcohol. You won't have to wait at the bars at the specialty restaurants. Good idea, but how do they make the mixer less weak?MyMoscow Mule was made with watery ginger ale not ginger beer). The sour mix for my margarita very watered down. My frozen Toblerone literally tasted like icy milk. It wasn’t sweet at all. I’m a budget cruiser so I don’t eat in specialty. Can you walk in and order from there with the drink package? At first it came with a lemon. I had to ask for a lime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted November 24, 2022 #280 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, mawvkysc said: Good idea, but how do they make the mixer less weak?MyMoscow Mule was made with watery ginger ale not ginger beer). The sour mix for my margarita very watered down. My frozen Toblerone literally tasted like icy milk. It wasn’t sweet at all. I’m a budget cruiser so I don’t eat in specialty. Can you walk in and order from there with the drink package? At first it came with a lemon. I had to ask for a lime. So tell him to make it with a double or triple peg of alcohol and tell him to reduce (or remove) the ice and reduce the sparkling water. and yes you can order drinks in the Specialty restaurants without a reservation, and without paying anything for the food. Just walk into any specialty restaurant which is always empty, and order as many free drinks as you want, after telling the bartender the above instructions Edited November 24, 2022 by drsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeynots Posted November 25, 2022 #281 Share Posted November 25, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 1:53 PM, mawvkysc said: That gives me hope. Mera seems to be having problems overall . My frozen toblerone literally tasted like ice with a splash of milk. My husband couldn’t believe it when he tasted it. (Just one example) A different ship will be home porting in PC this spring. I think the only alcohol in the Toblerone is Baileys. The Mud Slide tastes similar, but has vodka. Or you could ask them to add vodka to the Toblerone. I’m on the MSC Seascape right now and had the opposite problem. The bartender at the pool bar was free pouring triple mojitos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted November 25, 2022 #282 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Geeynots said: I think the only alcohol in the Toblerone is Baileys. The Mud Slide tastes similar, but has vodka. Or you could ask them to add vodka to the Toblerone. I’m on the MSC Seascape right now and had the opposite problem. The bartender at the pool bar was free pouring triple mojitos. I think they didn’t add the macadamia syrup or the white chocolate syrup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted November 26, 2022 #283 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) I was just wondering whether or not to choose the Easy Plus package for MSC Cruises in the Norwegian fjords and Baltics from 17th May to 18 June 2023, considering how cold it will be. As you well know, in the MSC Easy Plus package, the best drinks are the frozen cocktails, and even the other cocktails have got plenty of ice . Without ice, they would not taste as good. So considering how cold it will be in the Norwegian fjords and Baltics from 17 May to 18 June, I expect that we will be mostly having hot coffee and hot water. Hot water is freely available in all the bars and hot coffee is also free in the Buffet. Hence I thought that it does not make sense to pay for the alcohol & WiFi package, even though it is economical, because we will not feel like having any cold drinks or frozen cocktails. What is the majority opinion? Edited November 26, 2022 by drsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafinegan Posted November 26, 2022 #284 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, drsel said: I was just wondering whether or not to choose the Easy Plus package for MSC Cruises in the Norwegian fjords and Baltics from 17th May to 18 June 2023, considering how cold it will be. As you well know, in the MSC Easy Plus package, the best drinks are the frozen cocktails, and even the other cocktails have got plenty of ice . Without ice, they would not taste as good. So considering how cold it will be in the Norwegian fjords and Baltics from 17 May to 18 June, I expect that we will be mostly having hot coffee and hot water. Hot water is freely available in all the bars and hot coffee is also free in the Buffet. Hence I thought that it does not make sense to pay for the alcohol & WiFi package, even though it is economical, because we will not feel like having any cold drinks or frozen cocktails. What is the majority opinion? I would still do the easy + because it includes the specialty coffees ( with or without alcohol) and a better beer/wine selection. Here is avlink that breaks down the different packages. https://www.cruzely.com/worth-it-complete-guide-to-msc-cruises-drink-packages/ Edited November 26, 2022 by bafinegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeynots Posted December 1, 2022 #285 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 11:18 PM, drsel said: I was just wondering whether or not to choose the Easy Plus package for MSC Cruises in the Norwegian fjords and Baltics from 17th May to 18 June 2023, considering how cold it will be. As you well know, in the MSC Easy Plus package, the best drinks are the frozen cocktails, and even the other cocktails have got plenty of ice . Without ice, they would not taste as good. So considering how cold it will be in the Norwegian fjords and Baltics from 17 May to 18 June, I expect that we will be mostly having hot coffee and hot water. Hot water is freely available in all the bars and hot coffee is also free in the Buffet. Hence I thought that it does not make sense to pay for the alcohol & WiFi package, even though it is economical, because we will not feel like having any cold drinks or frozen cocktails. What is the majority opinion? Also it would depend if you enjoy beer. Much more selective with the plus package. Also, one of the bartenders mentioned I should order a Bacardi mojito instead of just a regular because it is included in the plus and better than the well liquor. Really not sure how much of a difference it would make, but I do know that matters to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted December 1, 2022 #286 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Geeynots said: Also it would depend if you enjoy beer. Much more selective with the plus package. Also, one of the bartenders mentioned I should order a Bacardi mojito instead of just a regular because it is included in the plus and better than the well liquor. Really not sure how much of a difference it would make, but I do know that matters to some. I always call my liquor when I am afforded the opportunity. The "well" liquor is there for a reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juancarlosgarciasanchez Posted December 1, 2022 #287 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hello - Can anyone direct me to where I can read exactly what is "currently" covered under the EASY PLUS PACKAKE onboard the Meraviglia for a cruise in January? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted December 1, 2022 #288 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, juancarlosgarciasanchez said: Hello - Can anyone direct me to where I can read exactly what is "currently" covered under the EASY PLUS PACKAKE onboard the Meraviglia for a cruise in January? Thanks See the beginning of this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted December 2, 2022 #289 Share Posted December 2, 2022 19 hours ago, juancarlosgarciasanchez said: Hello - Can anyone direct me to where I can read exactly what is "currently" covered under the EASY PLUS PACKAKE onboard the Meraviglia for a cruise in January? Thanks Is this what you want? https://www.msccruisesgetforms.com/cms/cmsimages/flyer/drink-packages/MSC-18-352_DRINK_PACKAGE_TRADE_KIT_dec2019_TA.pdf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juancarlosgarciasanchez Posted December 3, 2022 #290 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) On 12/2/2022 at 6:35 AM, ready2cruzagain said: Is this what you want? https://www.msccruisesgetforms.com/cms/cmsimages/flyer/drink-packages/MSC-18-352_DRINK_PACKAGE_TRADE_KIT_dec2019_TA.pdf? THANK YOU ! But do you have the linky to the CURRENT list as your list states 2020 options and not sure if the CURRENT policy mimics the one you listed. Edited December 3, 2022 by juancarlosgarciasanchez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted December 3, 2022 #291 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Yes, that information is outdated. None of those packages exist anymore. Easy Plus package includes any drink that costs up to $9. Look at the menus in this thread: Current bar menus with drink packages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted December 3, 2022 #292 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Winter 2021 - Onwards Drink Package Comparison The Bahamas & Caribbean Cruises Europe, Emirates, Southern Caribbean & World Cruise Drink Package: EasySelect drinks Easy Plus (Included in All-In offer)All drinks up to $9 Premium ExtraAll drinks up to $15 Easy Select drinks Easy Plus(Included in All-In offer)All drinks up to €8 Premium ExtraAll drinks up to €13 BEER BRANDS Affligem Blond ⚫ ⚫ Amstel Light ⚫ ⚫ Angry Orchard Apple Cider ⚫ ⚫ Beck's ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Blue Moon ⚫ ⚫ Bud Light ⚫ ⚫ Budweiser ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Coors Light ⚫ ⚫ Corona / Corona Light ⚫ ⚫ Desperados ⚫ ⚫ Dos Equis ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Draft Beer ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Franziskaner ⚫ ⚫ Guinness ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Heineken ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Heineken 0.0 Alcohol-free ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Michelob Ultra ⚫ ⚫ Miller Lite (bottle) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Nastro Azzuro ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Newcastle Brown Ale ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Paulaner ⚫ ⚫ Pilsner Urquell ⚫ ⚫ Red Stripe ⚫ ⚫ Samuel Adams ⚫ ⚫ San Miguel ⚫ ⚫ Sol ⚫ ⚫ Stella Artois ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Strongbow Apple Cider ⚫ ⚫ Yuengling Lager ⚫ ⚫ WHISKEY BRANDS Ballantine's Finest ⚫ ⚫ Bell's ⚫ ⚫ Bushmills ⚫ Canadian Club ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Chivas Regal 12Y ⚫ ⚫ Crown Royal ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Dewar's ⚫ ⚫ Dewar's Special Reserve 12Y ⚫ Dewar's White Label ⚫ ⚫ Elijah Craig ⚫ ⚫ Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey ⚫ ⚫ Gentleman Jack ⚫ Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve ⚫ ⚫ J&B ⚫ ⚫ Jack Daniel's Old N° 7 ⚫ ⚫ Jameson Irish ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Jim Beam White Label ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Johnnie Walker Black 12Y ⚫ ⚫ Johnnie Walker Red ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Maker's Mark ⚫ ⚫ Mitcher's Rye ⚫ Nikka Days ⚫ Seagram's 7 ⚫ ⚫ Whiskey (well) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Woodford Reserve ⚫ ⚫ VODKA BRANDS Absolut ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Absolut Elix ⚫ ⚫ Belvedere ⚫ ⚫ Chopin ⚫ ⚫ Finlandia ⚫ ⚫ Grey Goose ⚫ ⚫ Houpert & Frère ⚫ Ketel One ⚫ ⚫ Moskowskaya ⚫ ⚫ Ocean (organic vodka) ⚫ Smirnoff ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Stolichnaya ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Tito's ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Ultimat ⚫ Vodka (well) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ RUM BRANDS Appleton Estate ⚫ ⚫ Bacardi 8Y ⚫ ⚫ Bacardi Black ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Bacardi Flavored ⚫ ⚫ Bacardi Oakheart ⚫ ⚫ Bacardi Superior White ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Brugal Anejo ⚫ ⚫ Captain Morgan ⚫ ⚫ Captain Morgan Spiced ⚫ ⚫ Gosling's Black Seal ⚫ ⚫ Havana Club 3Y ⚫ ⚫ Havana Club 7Y ⚫ Malibu Coconut ⚫ ⚫ Myer's Original ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Pirat XO Reserve ⚫ Rum (well) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Santa Teresa 1796 ⚫ ⚫ Zacapa 23Y ⚫ ⚫ GIN Aviation ⚫ ⚫ Beefeater ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Bombay Saphire ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Bulldog ⚫ Gin (well) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Gordon's Dry ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Gordon's Premium Pink ⚫ ⚫ Hendrick's ⚫ ⚫ Plymouth ⚫ Tanqueray N° Ten ⚫ ⚫ The Botanist ⚫ TEQUILA 1800 Reposado ⚫ ⚫ Cazadores Reposado ⚫ Cuervo Gold ⚫ ⚫ Cuervo Silver ⚫ ⚫ Don Julio Reposado ⚫ Don Julio Silver ⚫ Herradura Reposado ⚫ Jose Cuervo Gold ⚫ ⚫ Jose Cuervo Silver ⚫ ⚫ Patrón Añejo ⚫ Patrón Silver ⚫ ⚫ Tequila (well) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ BRANDY, COGNAC & ARMAGNAC / GRAPPA Aalborg Akvavit ⚫ ⚫ Armagnac Janneau XO ⚫ ⚫ Brandy (well) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Cardinal Mendoza ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Grappa Montanaro White ⚫ ⚫ Grappa Montanaro Aged ⚫ ⚫ Hennessy VS ⚫ ⚫ Kirschwasser ⚫ ⚫ Martell VS ⚫ ⚫ Martell VSOP ⚫ ⚫ Metaxa ⚫ ⚫ Piore Williams ⚫ ⚫ Rémy Martin VSOP ⚫ ⚫ Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ LIQUORS & BITTERS Amaretto Disaronno ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Amaro Averna ⚫ ⚫ Amaro Ramazzotti Amato Montenegro ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Aperol ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Baileys Irish Cream ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Bitter Campari ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Cointreau ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Drambuie ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Fernet Branca ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Godiva Chocolate ⚫ ⚫ Grand Marnier ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Jägermeister ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Kahlúa ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Limoncello ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Malibu ⚫ ⚫ Patron XO Cafe ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Porto Sandeman Ruby ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Ricard ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Ruaviejo Licor de Hierbas ⚫ ⚫ Sambuca ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Sherry Harvey’s Bristol Cream ⚫ ⚫ Southern Comfort ⚫ ⚫ Vecchio Amaro del Capo ⚫ ⚫ Vermouth Martini (white & red) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ APERTIFS Campari Soda ⚫ ⚫ Crodino ⚫ ⚫ Ouzo ⚫ ⚫ Pastis 51 ⚫ ⚫ Raki ⚫ ⚫ Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato ⚫ ⚫ Sanbitter ⚫ ⚫ COCKTAILS Alcohol-Free Cocktails ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Classic Cocktails ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Contemporary Classics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Featured Cocktails ⚫ Fresh Fruit Cocktails ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Frozen Drinks ⚫ ⚫ Mixed Drinks with Well Spirits ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Premium Cocktails & Mixed Drinks ⚫ ⚫ Protein Shakes ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Signature Cocktails ⚫ Spritz Cocktails ⚫ ⚫ Tropical Treasures ⚫ ⚫ CHAMPAGNE & WINES House-Brand Wines ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Wine by the glass up to $9 ⚫ Wine by the glass up to $15 ⚫ Wine by the glass up to €8 ⚫ Wine by the glass up to €10 ⚫ SOFT DRINKS & OTHER Bottled Mineral Water ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Energy Drinks ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Fountain Soda / Soda by the glass ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Fresh Orange Juice ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Fruit Juices by the glass ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Iced Tea (cans) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Soda (cans) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ PREMIUM COFFEES Caffè Latte ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Cappuccino ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Espresso ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Hot Chocolate ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Hot Tea ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Specialty Coffees ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Spirit Coffees ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ FAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I M INDIAN Posted December 10, 2022 #293 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I am sailing on Meraviglia in few days with my husband and 2 kids. We are not into alcohol and sodas so we don't see worth to pay for drinks package for all of us. If I want to get Alcohol free package only for myself for coffees, can I do it onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted December 10, 2022 #294 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, I M INDIAN said: I am sailing on Meraviglia in few days with my husband and 2 kids. We are not into alcohol and sodas so we don't see worth to pay for drinks package for all of us. If I want to get Alcohol free package only for myself for coffees, can I do it onboard? Yes you can, but you will have to buy the alcohol free drinks package for all four of you. it won't be worth it unless the four of you together consume around 28 or more non alcoholic drinks everyday. Also the non alcoholic drink package onboard price is more than the easy plus package when included with the cruise at the time of booking. Edited December 10, 2022 by drsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted December 10, 2022 #295 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 7:20 PM, bafinegan said: wow, not my experience at all. Course this was last Jan on the Seashore, but drinks were strong and bar service was great. Same. I was on Seashore in October and it was packed. I will be on Mera in January so I will see firsthand if there is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted December 10, 2022 #296 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I am curious, does anyone know what brands they use for well drinks? I am sure they can vary but I was wondering if there was any information on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vunico Posted February 18, 2023 #297 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Are the Martinis and Manhattans properly made with the Plus package? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted February 18, 2023 #298 Share Posted February 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, vunico said: Are the Martinis and Manhattans properly made with the Plus package? Thanks... The Martini's we had were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted February 18, 2023 #299 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I logged into my cruise personalizer but I cannot see where and how I can add a non-alcoholic beverage package. Does MSC have those? There is a bunch of cakes under the Beverage section, and some bottles of champaigne/wine, but I can't see a soda package/minor's package. Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailbolter Posted February 19, 2023 #300 Share Posted February 19, 2023 First time on MSC. Have done RC, Carnival, Princess and Norwegian. Checking out drink packages and it seems they are much higher than what I recall from other lines. I don't drink alcohol and I seem to remember that package on other lines being in the $60-80 range for a 7 day cruise. Does anyone know if it's cheaper at the website or once you board. Just talked to TA and they quoted $30 per day. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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