MSC Easy Drinks Package: What’s Included (2026)
Cruise Advisor planning guide. Verify changing prices, policies and itineraries with the relevant provider before booking.
What is included in MSC Easy drinks package? If you’re a UK traveller comparing MSC Cruises’ drink options for 2026, the Easy package can appear—well—easy. But MSC’s official UK terms make clear that inclusions, brands and even where your package works can change by ship, destination and season. This article explains what the Easy package generally covers according to the current UK sources, where you must double-check your own booking and menus, and how to decide whether Easy is enough for your holiday or whether to sail without a package or consider an upgrade. Throughout, we’ll flag what MSC confirms as objective facts in 2026 UK materials, what is editorial advice, and what depends on your preferences.
In 2026, MSC’s UK site indicates the Easy package includes categories such as coffee, tea and hot drinks, plus soft drinks and juices. Availability of specific alcoholic options varies by ship, itinerary and season, and must be verified in the sailing-specific package selector and onboard menus before you buy. The Easy package is not accepted in selected thematic bars, speciality restaurants or on MSC’s private islands, and it has other exclusions you should review on MSC’s official UK pages before booking.
Objective facts from MSC’s 2026 UK pages and terms: - Package availability and products can vary by destination and season. MSC may substitute beverages based on availability and itinerary, and inclusions can differ by ship. - The Easy package section identifies coffee, tea and hot drinks, plus soft drinks and juices. Do not assume alcoholic brands or serves without checking your sailing’s selector and menu. - As of the current UK page, Easy is described as available to purchase onboard only and is shown as unavailable for cruises to the Caribbean, North America and Alaska. Always verify this against your own booking journey, as MSC can update purchase channels or regional availability. - Packages are per cruise and, once activated onboard, cannot be terminated or refunded. Pricing (where shown) applies to cruise days except disembarkation day. - Gratuities are included within MSC drink packages. - Easy is not accepted in selected thematic bars, speciality restaurants or on MSC private islands. - Exclusions include minibar, room service, retail items, tobacco, souvenir glasses, the ice‑cream menu and promotional offers. - All guests in the same cabin must have the same package; minors must have the relevant Minors Package (not required for children under three). - Responsible service applies, including a 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour limit on eligible packages. After that, drinks are charged at the full menu price. Alcohol may be unavailable in Saudi ports by law and/or service policy. These points come directly from MSC’s official UK package page and terms, current to 2026; you should still confirm them in your booking and pre-cruise documentation as MSC may adjust details.
Editorial summary based on MSC’s UK descriptions: You should expect non-alcoholic staples—coffee, tea and other hot drinks, plus soft drinks and juices—to be within scope of Easy. Beyond that, the exact alcoholic selection (if any is featured for your sailing) must be checked in the live, sailing-specific package selector in My MSC or your booking portal, and again on the onboard bar menus. MSC’s terms explicitly allow substitutions and seasonal variation, which is why you should not rely on an older chart or a third-party list. Where MSC shows particular categories or named serves for your itinerary, treat those as the authoritative inclusions for your cruise and keep screenshots or notes from the selector for reference.
Objective facts from MSC’s UK terms and package page: the Easy package is not accepted in selected thematic bars, speciality restaurants or on MSC private islands. It also isn’t valid for room service or minibar purchases. Practically, that means you’ll want to plan to order from standard bars and lounges where the package is accepted. If your cruise features a speciality dining venue with its own bar, assume the package may not apply there unless confirmed otherwise in your sailing documentation. Similarly, if your itinerary includes a day at an MSC private island, plan to pay menu prices there if you want drinks, as Easy and the Non-Alcoholic packages are currently not accepted on private islands.
Official sources
Open the interactive article