MSC loves offering bundle deals, and one of the most tempting is the Drinks & Wi-Fi Package. It shows up during booking on nearly every sailing, and the price difference looks simple enough: add about $56 per night to your cruise fare and unlock both the Premium Extra drink package and the Wi-Fi Browse package.
But is it actually a good deal? And more importantly, is it the right deal for you?
Let’s walk through what you get, what it is worth, and when this bundle makes sense.
What Exactly Is Included?
The Drinks & Wi-Fi Package combines two of MSC’s most popular add-ons into a single upgrade.
Premium Extra Beverage Package
This is MSC’s top drink package. It includes:
- Cocktails
- Frozen drinks
- Beer
- Wine by the glass
- Spirits up to the max menu price (around $16 depending on the ship)
- Specialty coffees
- Bottled water
- Mocktails
It is valid across the ship and at Ocean Cay, so your beach drinks are covered. If you’d like to find out more about the drink package, check out our Drink Package guide.
Browse Wi-Fi Package
The Browse plan provides:
- Basic internet browsing
- Messaging apps
- Social media
It is not fast enough for streaming video, but it is perfect for staying in touch and checking in at home.
You get one device per person for the first two guests in the stateroom, so a couple would have two devices covered.
What These Packages Cost Separately
If you purchase these add-ons individually at full-cost, here is the going rate:
- Premium Extra Drink Package: about $85 per day
- Wi-Fi Browse Package: about $16 per day
That is a combined value of $101 per day.
Meanwhile, the Drinks & Wi-Fi bundle adds about $56 per night to your fare. On paper, that is roughly a $45 per day savings per person.
Even during MSC’s biggest sales, the math still leans heavily in favor of the bundle. When drink packages hit their rare 40 percent off sale, the Premium Extra package often drops into the high 40s or low 50s per day. Add the $16 Wi-Fi plan and you are still paying more than the bundle price.
So far, so good. But the real question is not just whether the bundle saves money. It is whether you will get actual value out of it during your cruise. If you’d like to see the cost of drinks and calculate how much you would, check out our drink menu guide and drink package calculator.
When the Drinks & Wi-Fi Package Is a Great Deal
This bundle works best for travelers who plan to use everything it includes. It is a simple value equation.
You should strongly consider the bundle if:
- Both adults in the stateroom drink alcohol
- Both adults want Wi-Fi during the cruise
- You prefer to prepay everything so the onboard bill stays low
- You want the Premium Extra package rather than a lower tier
If you fit these boxes, the Drinks & Wi-Fi bundle is one of the strongest deals MSC offers. It is more convenient, cheaper than buying separately, and makes your trip feel all-inclusive as soon as you board.
When the Bundle Might Not Be Worth It
There are a few common situations where booking the packages separately might make more sense.
1. One person in the cabin does not drink alcohol or not enough to make it worth it
MSC requires all eligible adults in the stateroom to purchase the same drink package. If your travel partner does not drink, you might be paying for a perk they will barely touch.
2. You are cruising with a child or teen
The second person in the room cannot receive the Premium Extra package if they are under 21. The bundle becomes less efficient here, and buying things separately may save money.
3. You can reliably catch a drink package sale
If you have seen the Premium Extra package discounted by 30 to 40 percent for your specific sailing, you can sometimes come close to the bundle price. This is less common, but it does happen.
4. You only need Wi-Fi on one device
The Browse package built into the bundle covers two devices. If you only need one, the extra value is partially wasted.
How to Book the Drinks & Wi-Fi Package
MSC makes the bundle easy to purchase. You can add it:
- During your initial cruise booking
- Through the Manage Booking section on MSC’s website (if you booked through MSC)
- Through your travel advisor
Once purchased, both the drink package and Wi-Fi plan will activate as soon as you step onboard.
So… Should You Book It?
If both adults in the cabin plan to drink and both want Wi-Fi, the Drinks & Wi-Fi Package is one of the best-value add-ons MSC offers. You save money, simplify your planning, and walk onboard knowing most extras are already taken care of.
If you fall into one of the edge cases where the value decreases, take a moment to price out the individual packages. MSC’s drink package sales are the wild card here, but even during big promotions, the Drinks & Wi-Fi bundle is still tough to beat.
In short: for most cruisers, this bundle is a smart buy.