10 Things TO KNOW Before You Buy an MSC Drinks Package!
March 29, 2026
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MSC drinks packages can be confusing, especially on UK and European sailings. In this video, I explain the MSC Easy, Premium Extra, Alcohol-Free and Minors drinks packages, what’s included, where they work onboard, and whether they’re actually worth it.
I cruised on MSC Poesia in Northern Europe and share the actual drinks menus, real onboard pricing in euros, and what I paid for the Easy package on a seven-night cruise.
If you’re thinking about buying an MSC drinks package before your cruise, this guide will help you decide which option makes sense for the way you travel.
In this video I cover:
• What drinks are free on MSC
• MSC’s strict no-drinks embarkation policy
• The Easy package – what you really get
• Premium Extra – what you’re actually paying for
• Alcohol-Free and Minors packages explained
• Where drinks packages don’t work
• The 15 alcoholic drink limit
• How to calculate your break-even point
• Sea days vs port days and value
• Common mistakes passengers make
• Why buying before you board usually saves money
📎 A PDF of the onboard drinks menus is linked below so you can review the pricing properly and run the numbers yourself. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uberkit8nlzAq8ziFGXVACJfRWqrxHHn/view?usp=sharing
I’ve cruised with P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Marella, Royal Caribbean and MSC, sharing practical, structured cruise advice to help you plan with confidence.
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Chapters
00:00 - MSC Drinks Packages – 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy
00:30 - Why MSC Drinks Packages Feel Complicated?
01:18 - What You Get Without Any Drinks Package?
02:56 - MSC Drinks Prices – Pay As You Go
03:34 - MSC Easy Drinks Package – What You Get
05:04 - MSC Drinks Package Exclusions
05:32 - MSC Premium Extra Drinks Package– What’s Different?
06:41 - MSC Alcohol-Free & Minors Packages Explained
07:10 - MSC 15 Drink Limit and Billing Accuracy
07:36 - Why You Should Buy the MSC Drinks Package Before You Cruise?
07:52 - Which MSC Drinks Package Should You Choose?
08:17 - Final Thoughts & Watch Next