Rare Stockjock Posted October 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) Unlike some, I find the ship to be pretty interesting. I've been on several MSC ships that are virtual clones of each other, so it will be interesting to try out a new class of ship with a different layout. Booked a standard, exterior non-obstructed veranda for 2023. They offered the Trilogy specialty package for an extra $200, which is about $58 more than I paid last time, but there are 2 new specialty restaurants that I figured would be worth trying. I was booked on Euribia as mentioned elsewhere, but they switched that sailing to Fantasia so I'll likely switch to World Europa (although both bookings are still active, for now). I did ask customer service to honor my prior price on Euribia, but I doubt they'll do that. Here's a brief walkthrough video that some may find interesting. I like the fact the video is concise, at only about 5 minutes long.https://youtu.be/y7J-_mB1e3o Edited October 27, 2022 by Stockjock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted October 29, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Interesting looking ship, though I mainly book based on itinerary and not booking the same ship twice. I'm considering Europa for a Mediterranean cruise next year. An Irish travel agent is offering a surprisingly good price but are listing the Premium Extra drinks package at €40 pppd. Is this the MSC price or should I buy onboard? I realise that will mean paying the extra service charge. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted October 29, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, CruiseIreland said: Interesting looking ship, though I mainly book based on itinerary and not booking the same ship twice. I'm considering Europa for a Mediterranean cruise next year. An Irish travel agent is offering a surprisingly good price but are listing the Premium Extra drinks package at €40 pppd. Is this the MSC price or should I buy onboard? I realise that will mean paying the extra service charge. Ken If you're under a specific promo that includes Easy, or Easy Plus drinks packages, that might to be the upgrade price linked to the special offer, or a special offer itself for a new booking under a certain time frame which would be a great deal these days. Either way; online bookings are exempt from paying the service charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted October 29, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 3:20 AM, Stockjock said: Unlike some, I find the ship to be pretty interesting. I've been on several MSC ships that are virtual clones of each other, so it will be interesting to try out a new class of ship with a different layout. Booked a standard, exterior non-obstructed veranda for 2023. They offered the Trilogy specialty package for an extra $200, which is about $58 more than I paid last time, but there are 2 new specialty restaurants that I figured would be worth trying. I was booked on Euribia as mentioned elsewhere, but they switched that sailing to Fantasia so I'll likely switch to World Europa (although both bookings are still active, for now). I did ask customer service to honor my prior price on Euribia, but I doubt they'll do that. Here's a brief walkthrough video that some may find interesting. I like the fact the video is concise, at only about 5 minutes long.https://youtu.be/y7J-_mB1e3o Surely: Pro videos are rare for WE to date!... The concept is incredible! Even though the obvious RCI Oasis comparison, I believe this as being an entirely different beast for the better design wise. Let's to see if MSC is ready yet for a beast this caliber she is logistically speaking. I'd give them such an year or an year and a half till I'm comfortable to book, because, I've some doubts about it these days. If successful; I'm in for going on her one day!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted October 29, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Nunagoras said: If you're under a specific promo that includes Easy, or Easy Plus drinks packages, that might to be the upgrade price linked to the special offer, or a special offer itself for a new booking under a certain time frame which would be a great deal these days. Either way; online bookings are exempt from paying the service charge. Thanks but no, it's not included under a promotion but as an optional extra. I suppose what I'm really asking is 'what is the cost of the Premium Extra drinks package? ' either pre cruise or onboard, if booked direct with MSC. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted October 29, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, CruiseIreland said: Thanks but no, it's not included under a promotion but as an optional extra. I suppose what I'm really asking is 'what is the cost of the Premium Extra drinks package? ' either pre cruise or onboard, if booked direct with MSC. Ken Ah, I understand!... I don't know the exact quote. It may be dynamic these days, but €40 pppd for Premium Xtra is quite pleasant these days. Maybe a special bonus offer from TA. According to what I can gather online the current onboard prices are on €60-€65 plus 15% service charge and possible plus Spanish VAT, so a nice quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stockjock Posted October 29, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, CruiseIreland said: Thanks but no, it's not included under a promotion but as an optional extra. I suppose what I'm really asking is 'what is the cost of the Premium Extra drinks package? ' either pre cruise or onboard, if booked direct with MSC. Ken I checked my World Europa booking and while I have Easy Plus included, there is no option just yet to add the premium package or upgrade to premium. However, I have another 7 night booking soon, and on that one, upgrading to premium from Easy Plus is $140 per person, and adding it outright if one didn't already have a package is $497 per person. Something unrelated to your question is that I cannot add dining packages on any of my 3 active bookings. I did add Trilogy at $100 per person on the World Europa sailing, but it was only offered at the time of booking. While Trilogy on my recent Grandiosa sailing was cheaper at $71 per person, I thought the fact that World Europa has 2 new specialty restaurants might make it worthwhile. Edited October 29, 2022 by Stockjock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted October 29, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Thanks all, I'm trying to get the TA to come back with suitable date. It seems good value to add the package. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted October 30, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Well, I managed to find the pricing by searching G, not from the MSC website. The Premium Extra package is priced at €62 pppd in the Mediterranean. I reckon a basic package is included with the TA offer, as you suggested, Nunagoras. Many thanks, Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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