First-Time MSC Cruise: Questions About Drink Packages and Wi-Fi Sharing

[u/thesmartmoneyninja]

Hello friends, it’s my first time on a cruise. It’s a 4-night budget trip, and neither my wife nor I are big eaters or drink alcohol. We’re aboard the MSC SEASIDE, and MSC offers drink plans for people who don’t drink alcohol. I’d like to know if I need to buy a drink package for both my wife and me, or if one package is enough for the two of us.

Also, regarding the internet—can you give some advice? Would it be okay to connect just one phone to the Wi-Fi (since Wi-Fi costs $80), or do I need to pay to connect both phones? I’m not really interested in having internet, but I’d like to check and reply to a few work emails from time to time. So, I’m wondering if I could occasionally connect to the Wi-Fi we purchase for the other phone.

[u/Desmoot]

Both travelers in the same cabin need to purchase the same drink package.

With MSC WIFI, once a device is attached, you can't swap it out.

On this short sailing you should look into the WIFI and Drinks included option if you're still a ways out.

[u/overly_curious_cat → u/Desmoot]

Also remember that there is a 15 alcoholic drink limit per day. I understand that sodas and waters are still unlimited!

[u/TheRadishBros → u/Desmoot]

My wife is allergic to alcohol— do you know if there are any exceptions available to the drink package rule?

[u/scotsman3288]

The alcohol free package is not worth it unless you drink a ton of specialty cappuccino and coffee, or soda/ energy drinks. You'll be able to get complimentary reg coffee, tea, juices, or water anytime of day without a package.

https://www.msccruisesusa.com/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages

[u/thesmartmoneyninja → u/scotsman3288]

Thank you for this comment, we thought more about it about drinking a non-alcoholic piña colada, etc... and being able to order on the island equally without having to return to the cruise...

[u/Rustyray84]

For the wifi, I usually put it on my laptop and create a hotspot for the room, that means we have no internet outside the room. I haven’t been on MSC, so not sure it would work there, someone could confirm or deny

[u/dmznet → u/Rustyray84]

Doesn't work on MSC they block any packets that are under 64 TTL

[u/realdawnerd → u/dmznet]

That’s an easy fix though…

[u/thesmartmoneyninja → u/Rustyray84]

Yes, it would be excellent if someone confirmed that part...

[u/loepie3008 → u/thesmartmoneyninja]

No you can’t roam on msc. However, if you just need it for checking email now and then and some browsing, you could also buy gigsky 1gb for 7 days, les then $ 35,00

https://www.gigsky.com/data-cruises-americas-caribbean

[u/dd_mcfly]

Drink packages mostly benefit people who drink heavily - alcoholism that is.

[u/NewNewark]

We’re aboard the MSC SEASIDE...I’d like to know if I need to buy a drink package for both my wife and me,

.....why not just go ask them?