MISTER 67 Posted August 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2018 We are on the 9.1.18 sailing on Seaside, I haven't seen any stipulations about after dinner drinks like a B&B, a Creme de Menthe or just plain Brandy. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2018 No brandy or liqueurs included with the 'Drinks on Us' package according to the following (don't know what a B&B is): https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Assets/2018%20Drink%20Package%20Comparison%20Guise%20with%20DRINKS%20ON%20US.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISTER 67 Posted August 20, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Beamafar, Appreciate the info, I figured that, I guess a glass of wine will work. B&B is a cordial, Benedictine & Brandy all in one bottle. Edited August 20, 2018 by MISTER 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preziosa Posted August 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Do They charge 15 % everytime when you buy a drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted August 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Do They charge 15 % everytime when you buy a drink Yes, that is why we upgraded to the Classic Package for $18 more pp per day. By doing that the gratuities are included so we get a lot better choice of drinks and do not have to pay that 15% everytime. In the end it works out better for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Yes, that is why we upgraded to the Classic Package for $18 more pp per day. By doing that the gratuities are included so we get a lot better choice of drinks and do not have to pay that 15% everytime. In the end it works out better for us. ... just to add that you avoid the 15% service charge on the upgrade only by doing it before sailing. If you wait 'til onboard to upgrade, the 15% will be added to the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2018 B&B is a cordial, Benedictine & Brandy all in one bottle. I'll have to look out for that and give it a try. We're doing a US based MSC cruise in January; hopefully they'll have it onboard (not sure that it would be available on cruises in other regions :confused:) I usually have a port & brandy after dinner when cruising (otherwise, I have it at Christmas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted August 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yes, that is why we upgraded to the Classic Package for $18 more pp per day. By doing that the gratuities are included so we get a lot better choice of drinks and do not have to pay that 15% everytime. In the end it works out better for us. Do both my DH and I have to upgrade or can I just do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMsunset Posted August 22, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Yes, all in cabin must upgrade, so for two people it is $252.00 usd for Classic upgrade from Drinks on Us. Look at your drink options with upgrade and calculate what you will drink, remember juice and bottled water, and add 15% from the menu price to know what Drinks on Us will cost you for your cruise. For us, it was obvious to upgrade for increased selection and getting included the Venchi coffees, gellato, hot chocolate, etc... not to mention better wine, beer, and cocktail choices all with zero added gratuities. Example: 0.5l sparkling water is $2.75 so $0.41 added to each one you get for ‘free’ with Drinks on Us...so for us that is >$25.00 just for water gratuities Then add 15% for juice for breakfast, couple of beers at lunch, couple of glasses of wine with dinner, and drinks at bars nightly...adds up fast...then add the ala carte Venchi and bars items not on Drinks on Us...menu price plus 15%.... Again, the $252.00 for the two of us...easy choice. Regardless, enjoy your cruise! Do both my DH and I have to upgrade or can I just do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted August 22, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Yes, all in cabin must upgrade, so for two people it is $252.00 usd for Classic upgrade from Drinks on Us. Look at your drink options with upgrade and calculate what you will drink, remember juice and bottled water, and add 15% from the menu price to know what Drinks on Us will cost you for your cruise. For us, it was obvious to upgrade for increased selection and getting included the Venchi coffees, gellato, hot chocolate, etc... not to mention better wine, beer, and cocktail choices all with zero added gratuities. Example: 0.5l sparkling water is $2.75 so $0.41 added to each one you get for ‘free’ with Drinks on Us...so for us that is >$25.00 just for water gratuities Then add 15% for juice for breakfast, couple of beers at lunch, couple of glasses of wine with dinner, and drinks at bars nightly...adds up fast...then add the ala carte Venchi and bars items not on Drinks on Us...menu price plus 15%.... Again, the $252.00 for the two of us...easy choice. Regardless, enjoy your cruise! $252.00 for 7 days? How much per day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMsunset Posted August 22, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2018 $18 usd per day, per person in cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preziosa Posted August 22, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Will it also cost 18 dollar a Day Per person on the ship or do We have to upgrade before sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 22, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Will it also cost 18 dollar a Day Per person on the ship or do We have to upgrade before sailing The 'Drinks on Us' package is only available on US bookings, Preziosa, but, to answer your question, anyone upgrading a drinks package onboard is liable to a 15% service charge on top of the price to upgrade, which you can avoid by upgrading before your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted August 22, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Can I get a drink in the main dinning room with the " drinks on us pkg. "?? george35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 22, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Can I get a drink in the main dinning room with the " drinks on us pkg. "?? george35 You can certainly get the included wine, beer, soft drinks and water, George. I don't know if they serve spirits in the MDR on US-based ships; they don't on Med cruises. Here's a link to the drinks included in that package (if you haven't already seen it): https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Assets/2018%20Drink%20Package%20Comparison%20Guise%20with%20DRINKS%20ON%20US.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMsunset Posted August 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2018 No booze in MDR, just wine...get drink(s) at bar and carry them in to MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksider21 Posted August 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Juice is not on the breakfast menu? Is it solely a bar item that I have to order and pay a surcharge for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISTER 67 Posted August 23, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Juice is not on the breakfast menu? Is it solely a bar item that I have to order and pay a surcharge for? We always have breakfast in the buffet and the Divina had dispenser machines with various juices including orange, they were OK but being from Florida it's wasn't up there with our favorite brand. I would bet they have a selection of juices on the MDR menu for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksider21 Posted August 23, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Then add 15% for juice for breakfast, Hence my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted August 23, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2018 15% on a complementary $8 drink is $1.20. Still a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted August 23, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Do you pay grats on drinks that come with YC? Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 23, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Do you pay grats on drinks that come with YC? Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Simple answer is: No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnTTT Posted August 26, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2018 No liquors with Drinks on Us. We upgraded to the Deluxe package at $ 26 per person for the six days. Well worth it; loved the cappuccino and fancy drinks in the Venchi coffee bar. Chocolate martinis, milkshakes etc. And a very good red wine (Oberon Cabernet) which is $12.50 a glass outside of the Deluxe package.. Hemingway Daquiri at the Atrium bar (6th deck). It's well worth it to upgrade. We certainly got our money's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 27, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 27, 2018 No liquors with Drinks on Us. Not true; there is a (limited) selection according to the following: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Assets/2018%20Drink%20Package%20Comparison%20Guise%20with%20DRINKS%20ON%20US.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted August 27, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 27, 2018 ...Example:0.5l sparkling water is $2.75 so $0.41 added to each one you get for ‘free’ with Drinks on Us...so for us that is >$25.00 just for water gratuities Then add 15% for juice for breakfast, couple of beers at lunch, couple of glasses of wine with dinner, and drinks at bars nightly...adds up fast...then add the ala carte Venchi and bars items not on Drinks on Us...menu price plus 15%.... Again, the $252.00 for the two of us...easy choice. Regardless, enjoy your cruise! That is 60 bottles of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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