MSC Cruises

A Guide to MSC Cruises' Drinks Packages

Iglu Cruise

18 Mar 2024 • 8 min read

MSC guests enjoying Champagne

Have you recently booked an MSC Cruises getaway? Then you might be interested in purchasing an MSC Cruises’ drinks package that you can use throughout your cruise holiday. With five drinks packages to choose from, including the Minors Package, Alcohol-Free Package, Easy Package, Easy Plus Package and Premium Extra Package, they have options for all budgets and tastes.

Keep reading to find out what’s included in each package, the prices and more useful information you can use to help you decide which MSC Cruises’ drinks package is right for you.

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Did you know? If you add on a MSC drinks package at the same time as booking your MSC cruise getaway with us, you can take advantage of cheaper prices than if you booked onboard! There's even spectacular offers on the Premium Extra Drinks package on select sailings.

The Minors Package

If you are travelling with children aged 3-17 on a European cruise or 3-20 on a Caribbean/American cruise this drinks package is a great option. With this package, they can take advantage of a wide range of soft drinks. It can be used in the buffet restaurant, main restaurant, private islands and in the bars. It can't, however, be used in the speciality restaurants (unless the child’s family has purchased either the Premium Extra or Easy Plus Package).

Prices from: £13 per person, per day.

The Minors Package onboard MSC Cruises includes:

Mocktails
Fresh fruit/protein cocktails
Energy drinks
Flavoured water
Bottled fizzy drinks
Fountain fizzy drinks
A wide selection of hot drinks
Soft serve ice cream
Beverage gratuities included

However, the following are not included in the Minors Drinks Package:

Mini bar drinks
Drinks from onboard shops
Drinks ordered through room service

Minors Package Terms and Conditions:

It must be purchased for all guests under 18 that are travelling with adults who have also purchased a drinks package. On European itineraries, this is applicable to children aged 3-17 and on North American and Caribbean itineraries, 3-12 year olds.

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The Alcohol-Free Package

The second drinks package option available on MSC Cruises ships is the alcohol-free option. With this drinks package, you can take advantage of a wide selection of soft drinks, alongside mocktails, soft serve ice cream and more.

Prices from: £19 per person, per day.

The Alcohol-Free Drinks Package includes:

Fresh fruit/protein cocktails
Energy drinks
Mocktails
Sodas
Flavoured water
Bottled fizzy drinks
Fountain fizzy drinks
A wide selection of hot drinks
Soft serve ice cream
Beverage gratuities included

However, the following are not included in the Alcohol-Free Drinks Package:

Mini bar drinks
Drinks from onboard shops
Drinks ordered through room service

The Alcohol-free package is also available to guests aged 13-20.

The Easy Package

The third type of drinks package available on MSC Cruises’ getaway is the Easy Package. With the Easy Package, you can not only take advantage of soft drinks, but a range of alcoholic options.

Prices from: £35 per person, per day.

The Easy Package includes the following drinks:

Fountain soft drinks
Canned soft drinks
Fruit juices
Bottled mineral water
Classic hot drinks - espresso, cappuccino, hot tea, hot chocolate and lattes
A selection of classic/international cocktails
Mocktails and mixed drinks
A selection of spirits - including gin, rum, tequila, vodka and more
A selection of house wines (red, white, sparkling and rose)
Heineken on draft and bottled
Beverage gratuities included

However, the following aren’t included in the Easy Package:

Mini bar drinks
Drinks from onboard shops
Drinks ordered through room service

The Easy Plus Package

If you’re looking for an upgraded option to your Easy Package, the Easy Plus Package is a great option. With a larger selection of cocktails, wines, beers and more, this is a very popular choice for those looking for a more inclusive drinks package to use throughout their voyage. The Easy Plus Package can also be used in speciality restaurants onboard.

Prices from: £48 per person, per day.

With the Easy Plus Package, you can enjoy the following drinks on your cruise:

Fountain soft drinks
Canned soft drinks
Fruit juices
Bottled mineral water
A wide selection of hot drinks
A selection of classic and frozen cocktails
Fresh fruit cocktails/protein shakes
A selection of wines by the glass
A variety of draught and bottled beers
A 10% discount on bottles of wine purchased on board
Mocktails and mixed drinks
A selection of spirits - including gin, rum, tequila, vodka and more
A selection of house wines
Heineken on draft and bottled
Beverage gratuities included

However, the following aren’t included in the Easy Plus Package:

Mini bar drinks
Drinks from onboard shops
Drinks ordered through room service

The Premium Extra Package

And finally, we have the Premium Extra Package. The most inclusive package available on a MSC Cruises’ getaway, with this package, you’ll be able to indulge in a variety of alcoholic beverages (including the likes of Champagne and premium cocktails), alongside soft drinks. You’ll also be able to benefit from exclusive discounts on select sailings. The Premium Extra Package can also be used in speciality restaurants.

Prices from: £66 per person, per day.

MSC Cruises’ Premium Extra Package includes the following, alongside the selection of soft drinks listed in the previous packages:

A wide variety of premium and international cocktails
Fresh fruit/protein cocktails
A selection of fine wines (by the glass)
Champagne (by the glass)
A wide selection of bottled and draught beer
A 25% on purchases of Champagne and wine (by the bottle)
Premium brand spirits, liquor and cordials
Beverage gratuities included

MSC Cruises’ Drinks Packages FAQs

We’ve rounded up the top MSC Cruises’ drinks packages FAQs to help answer any of the top questions you might have.

Are drinks packages available on all MSC Cruises’ sailings?

Drinks packages are available on all MSC Cruises’ ships, except for ships that are sailing out of China and South Africa.

Do all guests in the same cabin require the same drinks package?

Yes, all guests within the same cabin require the same drinks package. For example, if you're travelling in a group of two adults and two children, both adults must be on the same drinks package and the children on the Minors Package.

Do all guests in the same group booking require the same drinks package?

If your group wish to dine together at the same table, you must have the same drinks package. Whether you’re travelling in separate cabins or in the same one, your travel party must reserve the same drinks package in order to sit together in the restaurants. This allows for a more consistent experience when dining as a group.

Regardless of which drinks package you choose, a Minors Package must be purchased for all children within the travel party.

Are drinks all the same across MSC Cruises’ sailings?

Brands and the selection of drinks can vary depending on the destinations and the time of year that you’re sailing.

How do I book a MSC Cruises’ drinks package?

You can pre-purchase your drinks package as part of your booking with Iglu Cruise. Alternatively, you can log into your MSC for Me app and add on the drinks package you want after booking.

Can you use your drinks package on MSC Cruises’ Ocean Cay Marine Reserve?

All drinks packages can be used on MSC Cruises’ private island resort, as well as on stop-offs at Sir Bani Yas. Please be advised that they might not have the entire selection of drinks in either destination.

Which drinks packages can be used in the onboard speciality restaurants?

Whilst you can use all drinks packages in the main restaurants, bars and buffet restaurants, the only drinks packages that can be used in the onboard speciality restaurants are the Easy Plus Package and the Premium Extra Package.

Can you upgrade your MSC Cruises’ drinks package?

You can upgrade your drinks package on the MSC for Me app.

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Top Terms and Conditions for MSC Cruises’ Drinks Packages

Premium Extra Drinks package discounts are only applicable on select sailings and other terms and conditions apply.
Drinks packages can’t be shared with other guests and can’t be transferred.
Prices are subject to change, as are the variety of drinks on offer.
You are only allowed to order one drink per order.
The availability of drinks packages and their prices can vary per sailing.
Packages are sold on a per cruise basis.
Once the drinks package has been activated, it can’t be refunded.
Children under three do not require a drinks package.
Drinks packages also exclude: souvenir merchandise, ice creams, drinks in signature venues (such as Lavazza Coffee shops) and retail items.
Please note, if you have purchased a drinks package after 18th December 2024 and are departing on a sailing from 1st April 2025 onwards, you will have a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per person, per day. There is no cap on non-alcoholic drinks and you'll have the option to purchase additional alcoholic drinks. However, if you have purchased your drinks package before 18th December 2024, OR your sailing is before April 1st 2025 this limit does not apply. MSC Yacht Club guests will still enjoy unlimited drinks within the Yacht Club area, but the same 15-drink limit will apply in all other areas of the ship.

*Other terms and conditions may apply.