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MSC Easy Drink Package Menu (2024) and 14 FAQs Discussed
Introduction
MSC cruises offers a variety of drink packages to provide you with the refreshment of your choice, ranging from soft drinks to fine wines, premium beers, and more. All-inclusive cruise options with rich drink packages offered with MSC cruises enable you to quench your thirst whenever you want.
In this article I will give you the complete information related to MSC Easy Drink Package Menu such as its cost, items included in its list and more. Click here to read the article in which I have given you the Tips for Enjoying MSC Drink Packages.
MSC Easy Drinks Package Price
The duration of your cruise determines the MSC drink package price. MSC cruises with longer cruising time have cheaper cost per day for the drink packages, compared to a shorter trips.
If you buy the package online prior to your trip instead of on board, you’ll save at least 15% on the cost. The prices include all the gratuities.
- For advance purchase of Easy Package you need to pay $49 for one to six night cruise
- For advance purchase of Easy Package you need to pay $46 for seven night longer cruise
- For onboard purchase of Easy Package you need to pay $60 for one to six night cruise
- For onboard purchase of Easy Package you need to pay $57 for seven night longer cruise
For price wise comparison of MSC Easy Drink Package with other Packages click here.
MSC Easy Package Drink List
The Easy Package drink list includes all of the following things served on MSC cruise ships’ bars, buffets, main restaurants and private islands. But it excludes specialist restaurants and signature venues. Click here to download the complete updated PDF of MSC Bar Menu onboard MSC Cruises for 2024.
- Selected classic or international cocktails
- Non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks
- Spirits (vodka, tequila, whisky, gin, rum, brandy—one brand per type)
- House wines (white, red, sparkling, and rosé)
- Draft Heineken and bottled Heineken
- Beverages from the fountain, canned soft drinks, and fruit juices by the glass or bottle
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Classic hot beverages (cappuccino, espresso, caffèlatte, hot tea, and hot chocolate)
What is included in MSC Easy Drinks Package?
The MSC easy drinks package includes the following range of cocktails, mocktails, soft & hot drinks. The Easy package does not contain energy drinks. Click here to get the MSC easy drink package pdf.
Cocktails
MSC Easy Drinks Package covers wide variety of cocktails mentioned as under,
- Martini: gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive or lemon peel
- Manhattan (whisky, red vermouth, and Angostura bitters).
- Daiquiri (rum with lime juice and sugar syrup)
- Cosmopolitan (vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime).
- Screwdriver (Vodka + orange juice)
- Margarita (Tequila + triple sec + sweet & sour mix + Line juice)
- Moscow Mule (Vodka + Lime + ginger beer)
- Cape Cod (Vodka + cranberry juice)
- Mimosa (Sparkling wine + orange juice)
- Gin Fizz (gin with lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda)
- Pink Lady (Gin + lemon juice + grenadine)
- Sea Breeze (Vodka + grapefruit pace + cranberry juice)
- Caipiroska (Vodka + diced lime + sugar)
- Blue Hawaiian (rum + blue curacao + pineapple juice + coconut cream)
- Tequila Sunrise (Tequila, Orange juice, and Grenadine)
- Bloody Mary: vodka, tomato juice, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce
- Long Island Iced Tea (vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, and cola).
- Mojito: Rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda
- Piña Colada (rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice).
- Strawberry Daiquiri (rum, strawberry purée, and sweet and sour mix).
Mocktails
- Nojito
- Magic Island
- Fruit Smoothie
- Coco Colada
- Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
- Island Fusion
Spirits
- Whiskey
- Vodka
- Rum
- Gin
- Tequila
- Brandy
Wines by the Glass
- Dry sparkling wine
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Zinfandel Rosé
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
Beer
- Heineken (draft and bottle)
Soft Drinks & Mineral Water
- Sodas
- Fruit juices
- Still or sparkling mineral water
Hot Drinks
- Espresso
- Decaf espresso
- Cappuccino
- Decaf cappuccino
- Caffe latte
- Hot chocolate
- Hot tea
14 FAQs about MSC Drink Packages
There are lots of question among the guests regarding drink packages offered by MSC cruises. Let’s discuss some of them.
FAQ #1: What packages are available on MSC cruises?
The following packages are available on MSC cruises:
- Easy Package
- Easy Plus Package
- Premium Extra Package
- Alcohol-Free Package
- Minors Package
FAQ #2: Are gratuities included in the drink package price?
Yes. Gratuities are included in all pre-paid and post-paid drink packages offered by MSC Cruises.
FAQ #3: Can drink packages be used at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve?
Yes, all drink packages can be consumed on Ocean Cay Island and Sir Bani Yas in the UAE. The island’s beverage offerings may not encompass the entire onboard beverage range.
FAQ #4: Does MSC provide alcohol on cruises calling in Saudi Arabian ports?
No, according to Saudi law, alcohol will not be offered during calls in Saudi Arabian ports. When the ship travels in international waters, passengers will have access to alcohol.
FAQ #5: Which packages can be utilized at specialty restaurants?
- Only Easy Plus Package & Premium Extra Package can be utilized in specialty restaurants.
- At MSC’s buffet restaurants, main restaurants, and bars,you can use any of the MSC drink packages.
- Minors packages can also be used in specialty restaurants if the minor’s family/group buys the Easy Plus or Premium Extra packages.
FAQ #6: Do minors have to purchase a drink package in the same way as an adult does?
Yes, all minors traveling with adults who purchase a beverage package are required to purchase the Minors Package.
This term is applicable for minors traveling from 3 to 17 years old in Europe and from 3 to 12 years old in North America and the Caribbean. Packages without alcohol are offered only to minors between the ages of 13 and 20.
FAQ #7: Is it required for visitors who are traveling in separate cabins as individuals or as a group to reserve the same beverages package if they want to eat together at the same table?
Yes, each visitor must purchase the same drink package in order for them to dine at the restaurant together. All group members will have a consistent dining experience thanks to this arrangement. This includes minors, who need to reserve the Minors Package.
FAQ #8: Can I get my drink package upgraded?
Yes, all of MSC’s visitors have access to this option. Only passengers who have the package included in their cruise offer are eligible for upgrades during pre-cruise sales, and they will also receive a discounted rate. All passengers have access to all upgrade choices on board at full price.
FAQ #9: Does an MSC World Cruise or a Grand Voyages cruises include a drink package?
Packages on Grand Voyages cruises are not included by default; but vary according to offers and promotions of your travel agency.
MSC World Cruise includes the Dine & Drinks package. It consists of draught beer, house wines, soft drinks, and mineral water, which are served during lunch and dinner in MSC’s main restaurants and buffet.
FAQ #10: What drink package is offered in MSC Yacht Club?
All cruises booked with MSC Yacht Club serve the Premium Extra Package.
FAQ #11: Can I buy a drink package before my cruise?
Yes, all drink packages can be booked prior to the cruise voyage, with savings of up to 15% off onboard rates.
FAQ #12: Do I have to pay the full price for a drink that is not included in the package?
No. Guests with alcoholic all-inclusive beverage packages (Easy, Easy Plus, or Premium Extra) can order cocktails, spirits, and/or wines by the glass by paying the price difference between the package allowance and the à la carte price.
FAQ #13: Are beverage packages available for all sailings across the fleet?
Yes, drink packages are available on all MSC Cruises ships, excluding those sailing in South Africa and China.
FAQ #14: Do the drinks included in drinks packages vary according to the ship, destination, or season?
Yes, the brands includedin any pf the MSC drink packages vary according to place and season.
In Summary: MSC Easy Drink Package Menu (2024)
The MSC Easy Package drink menu covers wide variety of cocktails, mocktails , spirits, wines, soft and hot drinks to enhance your overall cruising experience. But only one beer option and non-avaibilibity of energy drinks is a big limitation of the menu which has to be resolved.