MSC Cruises hikes beverage package prices, starting this summer season
Yes … for now
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When purchased on board, that package will cost $60 for sailings one to six nights and $57 for seven or more nights, up from $44, including gratuity. MSC previously added a 15% gratuity to beverage packages purchased on board but has rolled them into the base price as part of the changes.
How much did MSC raise prices for other beverage packages?
The Easy Plus package, which includes all drinks priced up to $10, will cost $64 when purchased ahead of time for cruises one to six nights and $61 for those seven nights and longer. The package currently costs $49.
When bought on board, that package will be priced at $76 for cruises one to six nights and $72 for sailings seven or more nights, up from $56.
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How much did MSC raise prices for non-alcoholic, kids beverage packages?
The price for the line’s Non-Alcoholic package will also increase to $30 when purchased in advance for cruises between one and six nights and $28 for seven nights or longer, up from $25.
The onboard purchase price will be $35 for cruises between one and six nights long, and $33 for those seven nights or more. The current price is $29.
The Minors Package, which includes sodas, energy drinks and more, will cost $21 when bought ahead of time for cruises between one and six nights, and $19 for sailings seven nights and up. The current price is $17.
continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lines such as Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line have also increased fees for beverage packages, and many have increased gratuity prices.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.
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