MSC Cruises Drink Package Calculator
Is the Premium Extra Package worth it for you? Enter what you actually drink and see the answer in seconds.
Package price
$85.00
per person, per day, bought before you sail
With service charge
$97.75
adds 15% on top
Break-even
~6.4 cocktails
a day, every day, at typical bar prices
Drink Package Calculator
Is the Drink Package Worth It on Your Cruise?
Pick your cruise line, estimate how much you’ll actually drink per day, and see whether paying as you go or buying the package comes out cheaper.
Package Pricing
Drinks Per Day
Cocktails / spirits
Beer
Wine (by the glass)
Specialty coffee
Soda / bottled water
Total: 8 drinks/day
Typical 2026 prices. MSC Cruises uses changing prices by ship and date, so confirm your own quote on the Cruise Discover source.
What the Premium Extra Package includes
Most cocktails, spirits, wine & beer
- ✓$85/day on 4-night+ sailings, $95/day on short 3-night cruises
- ✓MSC retired its old entry-level Easy / Easy Plus packages in 2025 — Premium Extra is now the main option
- ✓Alcohol-free and kids' packages available at a lower price point
With the cheaper Easy Plus tier gone, MSC's remaining package sits closer to premium pricing on other lines — run the numbers before assuming MSC is the budget option.
Typical MSC Cruises drink prices without a package
| Drink | Typical price | With 18% service charge |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail or spirit | $13.00 | $15.34 |
| Beer | $8.00 | $9.44 |
| Glass of wine | $10.00 | $11.80 |
| Specialty coffee | $5.00 | $5.90 |
| Soda or bottled water | $3.50 | $4.13 |
MSC Cruises drink package questions
How much is the MSC Cruises drink package?▾
The Premium Extra Package typically costs about $85.00 per person per day when bought before the cruise and about $95.00 if bought on board. A 15% service charge is added on top, which brings it to about $97.75 a day. Prices change by ship, date and promotion, so check your own booking.
Is the MSC Cruises drink package worth it?▾
Only if you drink a lot. At typical bar prices, you need about 6.4 cocktails a day, every day of the cruise, for the package to pay for itself. If you drink less than that, or have port days where you will barely drink on board, paying as you go is usually cheaper. Use the calculator above with your own numbers.
What does the MSC Cruises Premium Extra Package include?▾
Most cocktails, spirits, wine & beer. $85/day on 4-night+ sailings, $95/day on short 3-night cruises. MSC retired its old entry-level Easy / Easy Plus packages in 2025 — Premium Extra is now the main option. Alcohol-free and kids' packages available at a lower price point.
Does the MSC Cruises drink package include gratuities?▾
No. A 15% service charge is added to the package price, so budget for about $97.75 per person per day rather than the headline price.