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By suron , May 21, 2018 in MSC Cruises

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I received an e mail offering me 20% off shore excursions for my up and coming cruise on Seaview. When I went into it and priced up a tour to,Pompeii it came up at £54 per adult and this was the price already with a discount. On checking MSC Shore Excursions (without entering a booking reference) the same tour was showing at £47. Phoned MSC who could not explain different prices but they are looking into it! Just make sure you check prices before committing to any tour.

Suron in Bristol UK

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We saw the 20% discount as well when we sailed the Seaside last month. The supposed discount was the same price we paid when booking the excursions months earlier. We figured it was bunk and just another MSC website glitch. Never thought about calling customer service though.

I queried this 20% saving last year and it is really the difference between paying before you cruise or being charged the 15% extra service charge if you book on board.

UPDATE - After lenthgy talks with MSC UK I was transferred to a senior supervisor who was most helpful. She confirmed that there was a gross error in the IT department whereby the price was showing at £47 if just browsing the general shore excursions (without entering any booking reference) but £54 if done via Manage My Booking!!

Not wanting to miss out on this tour the supervisor kindly agreed to book it for us but took no money at the time so it now appears as an outstanding amount on our booking. She is hoping to get us either a refund of the difference (not a huge sum admittedly but it is the principle) or we may be offered some on board credit to compensate for all the trouble this has caused. We should know the outcome early in the coming week.

I think MSC really need to shake up their IT department, the website is awful and we even had to phone in most of our passenger details as the website could either not eaccessed or would not allow us to enter details in full.

Hope others do not have the same problems.

Successful outcome after the senior supervisor acted so quickly and efficiently. It was a wrong price showing in the general MSC Shore Excursions pages - someone in IT made an error I would guess. Anyway we have booked the Pompeii tour, paid the £54 price but have been offered some on board credit to make up for all the inconvenience.

Really think MSC need to get their website sorted out- the supervisor told me that the whole system crashed over the past weekend, they could not log on to their own computers. This affected not only the UK but America and other countries too. Let’s hope things are better now.

Good luck with your planning

• 1 month later...

Hi Cruisers,

We are to cruise on the Preziosa in late August to Northern Europe (from Copenhagen) calling at Stockholm, Tallinn, St Petersburg and Kiel.

Can someone please help with the following questions:

Any guidance on the best excursions for these ports?

Is it cheaper to book on board the ship or in advance? (is the price quoted in GBP (£) and Euro the same, i.e without exchange rate conversion?)

Pricing for excursions state that it cannot be combined with pricing reserved for Yacht Club cruisers. Is it cheaper to book on board if cruising in Yacht Club cabins?

There is an excursion package which is slightly cheaper than the individual excursions. Any good/bad experience on these anyone?

• 2 years later...

piano340laurier

Where do you find MSC , Cunard, Carnival, other cruise line excursion Prices, since they are not listed easily on their websites?  Princess, HOlland America, Costa, Aida, P&O, Ponant, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian all list their excursion prices right with each daily itinerary activities so potential customers\passengers can budget to see if they can afford to go... 

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21 minutes ago, piano340laurier said: Where do you find MSC , Cunard, Carnival, other cruise line excursion Prices, since they are not listed easily on their websites?  Princess, HOlland America, Costa, Aida, P&O, Ponant, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian all list their excursion prices right with each daily itinerary activities so potential customers\passengers can budget to see if they can afford to go... 

For most cruise lines you will see them when you log in to your personal account and go to that section (excursions).  But you will not see anything until a few short months before your embarkation.  Excursions get scheduled and canceled regularly based on passenger participation under the best circumstances.  I would expect to have to take a last look to see what is actually available and what is left of any pre-bookings if I've made any and keep my expectations in check.  

I read that fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed to go out on their own and do their own sightseeing/excursions.

They can avoid the exorbitant prices charged by the Cruise lines

Where did you read this? As far as I know there will be no privillege for vaccinated passengers, at least not on EU cruises for Schengen countries. But maybe rules have changed. I would really appreciate if that becomes true.

3 hours ago, piano340laurier said: Where do you find MSC ... excursion Prices, since they are not listed easily on their websites?

It depends on what country you are booking in.   MSC used to keep it at the link below for US bookings, but they haven't got it updated yet.  You can change the country code at the top of the page to find it for other markets.

https://www.mscbook.com/shop/TAPortalExternalView?storeId=10757&catalogId=10001&langId=&taportalIframeKey=MENU_EXCURSIONS

I've attached the outdated 2020 version below.

Excursion brochure.pdf

19 minutes ago, MouseBerry said: As far as I know there will be no privillege for vaccinated passengers, at least not on EU cruises for Schengen countries. But maybe rules have changed. I would really appreciate if that becomes true.

Currently US based sailings will allow passengers showing proof of vaccination to do their own excursions.  MSC in the EU and UK currently require all passengers to do MSC sold and approved "bubble" excursions.

This thread is THREE years old .....

2 hours ago, tallnthensome said: This thread is THREE years old .....

I'm definitely a proponent of locking threads after a couple years, and CC finally adopted that policy for threads after 12 years.  But for someone's first post I won't hassle them.

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Easy & Accessible excursions make exploring comfortable for everyone!

These tours allow slow walkers , wheelchair and scooter users , and any guests that like to leisurely explore , to visit the best each destination has to offer on easy tours created just for them.

Through specifically selected itineraries and specially designed tours, guests will be able to enjoy step free routes at their own pace, experiencing the wonders of our destinations in total comfort . Special needs vehicles will be available to accommodate small groups, and tours itineraries will always include access to special needs restrooms.

Please note that vehicles and their wheelchair & scooter requirements (width, height, weight) vary from tour to tour so make sure to carefully check the specific requirements within each tour description .

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• Who can book the Easy and Accessible shore excursions? These easy tours are available for all guests and are wheelchair accessible. This program is designed to provide memorable, enjoyable experiences for limited-mobility guests, seniors, and anyone who enjoys a slower pace, as well as their families.

Easy & Accessible excursions are unique in that they offer: 

• Completely step-free tour routes
• Wheelchair Accessible vehicles
• Shorter distances
• Slower pace
• Accessible restrooms with wide doors along the route
• Professional and compassionate tour guides experienced in working with senior and limited mobility clients
• What type of vehicles are used for the Easy & Accessible shore excursions? Easy & Accessible shore excursions use accessible vehicles equipped with either a ramp or lift for easy wheelchair access.
• How can I trust that these tours are fully accessible? Our Easy & Accessible shore experiences have been designed and vetted over many years by world-renowned accessibility experts and by travellers with disabilities. Routes are verified and tested consistently to meet the high standards set by MSC Cruises.
• How big are the groups for the Easy & Accessible shore excursions? To make these tours more enjoyable, group sizes are smaller than regular tours, these are not large motor coach groups. For most tours, small accessible vans are used.
• How can the guide assist me with my mobility needs? The tour guides conducting these accessible tours have several years of experience in touring with limited mobility guests and their families. They are patient, compassionate and very knowledgeable. Please note that guides are not permitted to push wheelchairs. Guests in wheelchairs must be able to self-propel or have a companion push them.
• What can I expect from my Easy & Accessible shore excursions? Accessible shore excursions are authentic experiences, designed to limit the amount of walking, without compromising on the experience. If you are asking yourself: "Will I get to leave the bus?”, the answer is “Yes!”. While other tours labelled as “accessible” only allow you to see the destination through a bus window, MSC Cruises offers wheelchair accessible shore excursions that include interior visits to castles, churches, museums, palaces, and historic ruins.
• How do I make sure my mobility equipment isn't too big or too heavy for the excursion? For each Easy & Accessible tour, the maximum combined weight allowed (equipment + mobility user) as well as maximum equipment dimension allowed (height, length, and width) are provided in their tour description notes. Please make sure to carefully check and verify that your equipment respects the dimensions allowed before booking the tour.
• In which destinations can I book Easy & Accessible shore excursions Currently, the Easy & Accessible shore excursion program is available throughout several Caribbean ports. You can see a complete list of destinations offering Easy & Accessible tours listed above.
• When should I book my Easy & Accessible shore excursion? We suggest you book your Easy & Accessible shore excursion at least 2months before your cruise in order to secure your space.
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• Why is a Minimum number of participants required? The minimum number of participants is required to guarantee the tour to run at the individual price displayed on the website. In case the number of participants is not met, guests will be given the choice to book the tour for an additional cost, as a private tour. The individual price will then vary depending on the number of participants.

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Cost: Cruises on Holland start as low as $89 per person.

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MSC Cruises Drink & Bar Menus With PriceS – UPDATED

Last Updated on April 2, 2024

We spent a lot of time on a recent voyage with MSC Cruises trying to decipher the MSC drink menus and drink packages. We are posting the entire range of MSC drink menus to accompany the information recently published comparing the drink packages. These menus will also help people with the MSC Easy drink package better understand what’s included!

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The pub features quite a few beer options but pay attention to the prices if you are planning on using a drink package. Additionally, there are paid items to eat at certain times.

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For people who have chosen the Easy Package or get it free with their cruise fare, there is a separate menu:

A word about the drinks on MSC Cruises

If you plan on enjoying your cruise without purchasing a drink package, you’ll see by the above menus that the prices of drinks really aren’t terrible compared to other cruise lines. However, a drink package is now more commonly included as a perk or incentive when booking a cruise with MSC . Even if there is a slight upcharge for an included Easy Package for you’re next cruise, you’ll likely find that it’s well worth it given that it includes bottled water, sodas and specialty coffee which is uncommon with most cruise lines.

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Hi Phil, yesterday I sent a small message about the MSC transfer between Milan Malpensa Airport and Genoa Port. A small modification: we should get from Milan to Genoa in the morning of June 22, not June 21, so I would like the information (timetable, etc.) by the 22 of June.Sorry for the modification.Thanks in advance for your reply: Agnes

Hi Agnes – I’m unfortunately not famliar with how MSC Handles busses or shuttles from the Milan airport 🙁 – but I do know the transport is usually only on the morning of the cruise for when they DO offer shuttles. If you’re arriving early, you’ll be on your own to get to Genoa and it’s a few hours by train. The trains are generally pretty reliable an on time, but give yourself plenty of room to work with. You can use Rome2Rio (link) and plan a route or hire a private car (expect to spend 200 euro to get there though!). Here’s a link to private services on Viator

Hi! We have a cabin (Seaside from Genoa – 7 nights) for 4 people: 2 adults, 2 children, we have Easy Package for all four people. By definition, children do not drink alcoholic beverages, but my question is, is ice cream(for the children) included in Easy Packae? Thanks in advance: Agnes

Hi Agnes, I think if you call MSC, they will downgrade the kids to a soft drink package and save you money. As for icecream, it was available at the outside cafe at no charge but it will not cover the specialty ice cream / Gelato at Philippe Maury & Venchi Chocolate

Does the prices in the drinks menu include the gratuity? Or we have to add the 18% to know the total price?

Lizette, If you don’t have a drink package, and you are purchasing the drinks one by one, then you’ll pay the gratuity on top of the price you’re seeing. I believe the gratuity has just increased to 18% from 15%

We are two people traveling on MSC Meraviglia. Looking at these prices (some of them equal to or better than any hotel or Pub), I don’t think we are going to spend $560 (2 non-alcoholic packages) on water, coffee, and sodas in our 10-day cruise.

I agree- The prices really aren’t bad compared to other cruise lines! The packages make the most sense when they’re included as a promotion in the base fare at a discounted rate. I have friends that recently did a 2 week cruise with MSC and the drink packages were as much as the cruise. They declined and ended up spending a fraction of what the drink package would have been. Definitely worth doing the math!

how can i find out what brands of scotch are included in the easy plus package

Hi Bill & Susan, You can see the main menu above (first menu) and page 7 has “whisky” …. which they’ve sort of put all scotch and whisky together.

Remember it’s anything up to $10 per drink, so there are quite a few basic options available.

It’s explained on another page here that the Easy Package includes drinks up to $7.50, but I don’t see these drinks listed in the menu provided above, only the $9 ones. Did I miss something? Or is it $7.50 plus a 20% gratuity so it is $9.00 as listed on the menu which also includes the tip.

Hi Cory – If you look at the menu at the top of this page – and flip to the first page of the menu, it has the drinks up to 7.50 which are included in the “easy” package. MSC Generally has a menu for drinks that are part of the “Easy Package” and not all have a price associated with them (They’re just included). The $7.50 amount has been established since they now allow you to get a drink that is more than the $7.50 limit by paying the difference. I hope that makes sense!

Thanks! Don’t know how I missed that. I did the calculation and for our group of mostly light or non-drinkers, the packages don’t make financial sense when everybody has to get the same package, especially when we are going to be in port during most days and will get paid drinks there.

Sure! If you’re light drinkers, MSC Often has a promo for Easy or Easy plus as part of a cruise fare. I find that is the best way to go when it’s available since it covers everything from premium coffee & bottled water, etc. Not sure if you saw our MSC Drink Calculator (here) . This might help as well!

I noticed one can order bottles of wine pre cruise to be delivered to your stateroom. The prices for which seemed reasonable at @$32. My question is can you get a bottle at a bar on board and take it to your room or would there be a corkage fee?

Hi Kim! If you get the bottles onboard where they are available, you’ll pay a gratuity but not a true “corkage” fee by just taking them back to your room. So Expect to pay whatever their automatic gratuity / service charge is – but nothing else.

Hi. Are these prices in australian dollars?

Hello! The prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted (sometimes we post prices in Euro, but it’s clearly stated).

Your not in Alice Springs anymore, mate!

Are these also the same prices if you were to buy the drinks a la carte?

Hi Josh – Yes, this is the ship-wide price list even if you’re paying for the drinks 1 at a time. For package customers, it’s a reference as to what the package will cover more than anything.

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