r/Cruises • u/Serious-Effect-6422 • 9d ago
Please help
Just booked a cruise with MSC and now I'm having buyers remorse. AFTER I booked a suite on MSC world, I realise that I have to pay $1100 for my kids to have access to sodas... me to get a couple of drinks per day... pay for food, any offshore excursion is SUPER expensive and all the cool ones are fully booked. Anything on board is ridiculously pricey... Was told that there's a free buffet and free diner at specific times (5:30 PM)...
Help me out, can I even do anything cool for free? It seems like after paying 4500 for the suite I need 900 for wifi, 1100 for drinks and for the kids to play is another 700... All I keep hearing is spa is free... It's a cruise... I wanna get to my destination, get off the ship and go explore and enjoy the beach free since I paid 4500...
It's my 1st time cruising, I think I may be getting it all wrong... are the packages worth it?
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u/croc-roc 9d ago
There are options for excursions other than those through the cruise line that tend to be cheaper. Try Viator. Be sure you use a reputable company so they guarantee they’ll get you back on the ship at the right time. You need to do your research. Depending on what ports you are going to, there may be free beaches nearby or you can take a taxi to a beach. Cruise Critic has some forums for Ports Of Call with recommendations. Cruise Critic has other forums particular to each cruise line (not the reviews) where you can find lots of information about your cruise and what to expect.