Msc easy drink package

[Timbers]

Doing msc for first time , if I get the cheapest alcohol package that limits  the  beer and wine to $6 , if I buy a more expensive beer am I only charged the beer cost that exceeds the $6 limit .so if a beer is $7 do I get charged just $1 

[kernow]

No, on MSC if you buy something over the package limit you pay full price plus 15%. If you'll regularly want more expensive drinks it's better to upgrade the package before you cruise.

[Timbers]

Thanks , am I correct that if you only order drinks in your easy package there  is no gratuity?     If I would frequent the same ship bar  and have the easy package   And maybe tip the bartended if I said I really like Italian or European beer would they let me have those or are they strict with the packages 

[1kaper]

24 minutes ago, Timbers said:

Thanks , am I correct that if you only order drinks in your easy package there  is no gratuity?     If I would frequent the same ship bar  and have the easy package   And maybe tip the bartended if I said I really like Italian or European beer would they let me have those or are they strict with the packages 

 

 

Not in my experience. I suppose it would be up to the individual but I tipped the casino waiter very well.  He would seek me out to take my drink order but would not give me a drink with higher end alcohol without charging.

[cellfree]

46 minutes ago, Timbers said:

Thanks , am I correct that if you only order drinks in your easy package there  is no gratuity?     If I would frequent the same ship bar  and have the easy package   And maybe tip the bartended if I said I really like Italian or European beer would they let me have those or are they strict with the packages 

Depends if you find the right bartender!

[carlmm]

Everything is electronically recorded, thus it would be difficult to serve you a beer nobody is charged for.

 

Of course you can always get a drink above your packages limit and just pay for it. Which package suits your taste best you have to decide.

[Timbers]

Thanks 

[deliver42]

On MSC, if you go over your dollar limit, you pay the whole thing. If you don't like Heinekin draft or Coors in a bottle, you may want to just upgrade to Easy Plus, which will open up just about all beers.

[Timbers]

Thanks.  I will go with the easy package . On ncl the package covered  up to $9 , in looking at red wines on ncl  they were  well over that limit except I found they had a $9 merlot so went with it . Their east -west red blend is $18 .    I see msc will sell bottles of wine for your cabin at quite reasonable prices . $20 to $24 approximate. Seems like a good price 

Edited June 21, 2022 by Timbers