MSC cruises are not entirely inclusive, though they do provide a lot with your base package. This includes your cabin, food, live entertainment, port stops and coffee, tea and water. They don't include specialty drinks such as soda or alcohol, nor do they include Wi-Fi or any port excursions you'd like to go on.
How does payment work on MSC Cruises?
Full payment of the Package Price (including Cruise Ticket and Additional Services) must be paid before 75 (seventy- five) days of Departure Date in cash, credit card or by EFT into the bank account set out in the Booking Confirmation, or available on request from the MSC branch where your Cruise booking was made.
Do cruise employees actually get tips?
Bartenders, main show entertainers and third-party shop employees are some of the more obvious ones, but they're not the only ones. Most cruise ship employees that do not receive gratuities receive a salary instead. For example, a cruise ship captain won't receive tips, but they will receive a healthy salary.
Does MSC drink package include gratuity?
All MSC Cruises' pre-paid and post-paid drink packages include gratuities.
Can you opt out of gratuities on MSC?
If you are booking an MSC cruise and are from the USA gratuities will be automatically added onto your onboard account. These can be removed although I wouldn't recommend doing this. Many staff members work behind the scenes in the laundry, kitchens etc and by tipping only the crew you see these members lose out.
How much alcohol can you bring on MSC cruise?
MSC Alcohol PolicyAt embarkation, no alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought onboard. All alcohol purchases brought in from port will be held for safekeeping and delivered to passengers' staterooms on the cruise's last evening.
Do you have to pay tips on MSC Cruises?
What is MSC deposit?
Booking Procedure and DepositFor the World Cruise, a non-refundable deposit equal to 15% of the price of the Booking is due and payable by the Passenger within the first week starting from the date of the booking confirmation.
Is it mandatory to tip on a cruise?
Gratuities for drinks/drink packages are included in your bill and are mandatory (18% is now standard on North American Ships) on almost every line. Living quarters, formal dining, and hotel (other crew members) are usually not mandatory but will be automatically added during your trip.
Are tips mandatory on MSC?
Tipping: MSC Cruises does not recommend giving cash tips to individual crew members. On board, the entire payment system is provided by the internal system of each liner. Thus, upon check-in on board the liner, an on-board account will be opened for you, from which a tip (service fee) will be charged.
Can you share a drink package on MSC?
Beverage packages are not transferrable and may not be shared with other guests. Valid for one beverage only per order. Violation of these terms may result in cancellation of a guest's package without eligibility for a refund or credit of any kind.
Can you take your own alcohol on a MSC cruise?
Alcoholic drinks, including wines, spirits, beer or other liqueurs are available for purchase onboard the Vessel at fixed prices. Passengers are not permitted to bring onboard any such drinks for use during the voyage, whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise.
Are deposits on MSC refundable?
MSC Cruises accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for all cruise payments. Penalties may apply if you cancel or change your reservation. Penalties can be up to 100% of the amount paid, and deposits are often non-refundable. We recommend purchasing insurance to protect against covered unexpected events.