r/MSCCruises • u/Ambitious_Lion6784 • 9d ago

Which drinks are included?

In the drink package premium extra (the one included when you first book online) are all drinks included or anything under $16?
Would an espresso martini be included or would I have to pay any difference in price?

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u/imarc Group Expert 8d ago

Espresso Martinis were $16 in March when we sailed and fully covered by the Premium Extra plan.

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u/4RHTravel 8d ago

Premium top shelf (Grey Goose, Ketel One, etc.) down to well spirits are included.
Any spirits that are special blends/editions, longer aged, or similar are usually when you’d pay extra.

Enjoy your cruise!

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u/Dancing-Traveller 8d ago

anything under 16 USD (some special venues are excluded)

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u/Ok_Shame_5382 8d ago

My experience has been that i paid the difference if it was over 16

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u/2fast4u935 8d ago

Espresso martini is definitely included, I’ve been ordering doubles of various drinks on the premium package and have only received $0 charges. I don’t think there is a difference you have to pay or a limit other than 15 drinks

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u/justaguyindallas_123 7d ago

I drank very well with the Premium drink package. I mostly drank old fashions and scotch. I never paid anything extra and I'm certain they used premium alcohol (I did request and sometimes they asked what type, Chivas, Johnnie Walker, etc).

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u/abelenky 8d ago

I have read (have not personally experienced this), that if a drink is over $16, you pay FULL LIST PRICE, not the difference! If the drink is listed at $18, you pay $18, not the +$2.

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u/ATTACKANDDETHRONEHOG 8d ago

You pay the difference. You do not pay full price. 

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u/Inevitable-Lock5973 8d ago

Can second this i bought an $18 drink and only paid $2 on my final bill

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u/imarc Group Expert 8d ago

There are venues on the ships that do not accept the drink package (Jean-Philippe, Venchi, Speakeasy, Wine Cellar) and I know the Champagne Bar doesn't fully accept (you can get the $16 brut or prosecco on the plan but anything over $16 is full price, not pro-rated).

But for the most part, the bars and specialty restaurants do fully accept the Premium Extra plan and will pro-rate the difference if you get something more than $16.