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Is MSC Yacht Club Worth It?

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Jul 25, 2023 • 13 min read

MSC Cruises' Yacht Club

MSC Cruises' Exclusive MSC Yacht Club Benefits Explained

Updated: August 2024

When you're booking yourself onto a getaway with MSC Cruises, you'll undoubtedly come across the MSC Yacht Club. But, what is MSC Yacht Club? Is the MSC Yacht Club worth it, when you think about the extra MSC Yacht Club cost? While MSC Yacht Club reviews will give you some idea of what to expect, you'll find it far easier to come to a decision yourself when you know what you can expect from this unique, special tier of cruise booking. So, that's where we come in – with everything you need to know about what an MSC Yacht Club upgrade actually means for you.

Offering luxurious accommodation, premium services, and special benefits that are guaranteed to dazzle and delight, an MSC Yacht Club membership with MSC Cruises is often referred to something akin to "a ship within a ship" – and for good reason. If you're hoping to elevate your experience onboard – be that in an MSC Yacht Club interior suite or the most extravagant stateroom available on your sailing (like an MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite) – you'll want to know how to become a MSC Yacht Club member, all the MSC ships with MSC Yacht Club available, and what this unique opportunity adds to your experience onboard.

So, if you're considering booking yourself onto an MSC Yacht Club cruise, keep reading for all the information you'll need to know when you're deciding whether taking advantage of any upcoming MSC Yacht Club deals is right for you.

Contents:

What is Included in the MSC Yacht Club?
Which Ships Have the MSC Yacht Club?
MSC Yacht Club Accommodation
MSC Yacht Club FAQs
Is the MSC Yacht Club Worth it?

What is Included in the MSC Yacht Club?

First things first, when considering the MSC Yacht Club while looking at the latest cruise deals, you're going to need to know what is actually included in the MSC Yacht Club. At a glance, you may notice the fact that this exclusive offering includes the larger, more luxurious staterooms available – and dedicated butler services – but there's so much more to it than just that.

While everyone sailing with MSC Cruises will enjoy access to bars and lounges, swimming pools, and a variety of entertainment venues – whether they're sailing to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or elsewhere – MSC Yacht Club guests will find an additional selection of exclusive venues available, and some extraordinary perks that will certainly turn your holiday experience up a notch.

MSC Yacht Club Benefits

From 24 hour complimentary room service to luxurious suite accommodation, there’s so many incredible benefits you can reap when booking a MSC cruise within this level, including:

Attentive service from a fully dedicated MSC Yacht Club team
- 24-hour Concierge and butler services include: onboard and offboard escorting, room service, ship tours, reservation-making, daily newspaper delivery, and more
Priority embarkation and check-in privileges
Priority disembarkation, shore excursions, and tender service privileges
Premium Extra Drink package, available in all areas of the ship
Complimentary in-suite mini-bar with snacks and refreshments
- Replacements and replenishments come at an additional cost
Access to 24-hour room service, with delivery typically taking 30 minutes
Optional in-suite breakfast from 7 am to 10 am
Complimentary Browse Internet package
- This package includes unlimited data for two devices per person for the duration of your cruise, allowing you to browse the web, send and receive text and images, and chat on messenger apps
Complimentary daily digital newspaper delivery
Unlimited access to the MSC Aurea Spa thermal suite
Complimentary laundry services (2 items per guest pressed, with a maximum 4 items pressed per suite)
Complimentary premium in-suite amenities (ie. luxury robes and slippers)
Access to an exclusive Dorlean pillow menu with four options
MSC for Me dedicated wristband, available on select 'smart' ships
Priority lift services (in lifts to MSC Yacht Club areas)
Reserved seating area in main theatre onboard on select ships
Exclusive shopping experiences
Priority Future Cruise consultant services
Exclusive access to MSC Yacht Club Sundeck and Pool, and Top Sail Lounge
Gourmet MSC Yacht Club dining in exclusive restaurant venue onboard
One free Cruise Change (available pre-cruise, subject to terms and conditions)
10% discount on all MSC Aurea Spa treatments purchased onboard
Complimentary luggage services, with unlimited luggage limit
Priority booking for tailor-made shore excursions and experiences

If you want to know more about the MSC Cruises drinks packages available and what makes the MSC Yacht Club offering particularly special, you can find that information here. You'll also find, more generally, that an improved selection of finer wines is available in the exclusive restaurants and bars available with MSC Yacht Club.

However, there's still even more to MSC Yacht Club. In addition to all these exclusive onboard perks, Yacht Club guests visiting Ocean Cay – MSC Cruises' private island and one of the best cruise line private islands out there right now – can enjoy even more added extras. These include a concierge and towel service, access to private cabanas and a private Yacht Club beach, access to the exclusive Ocean House restaurant, unlimited drinks, and more. An entire area of this Caribbean resort is dedicated to Yacht Club guests, and you'll get an even more premium experience from the moment you arrive on the island.

Which Ships Have the MSC Yacht Club?

While available on most MSC Cruises ships, MSC Yacht Club is not available on every ship in this cruise line's fleet. So, if you're looking forward to taking advantage of everything on offer and enjoying a Yacht Club experience, it's worth checking whether the ship you're sailing on actually offers this unique upgrade.

Across MSC Cruises' fleet of 23 ships, a total of 15 have the MSC Yacht Club available onboard. They are:

Among the biggest cruise ships in the world, the largest MSC Yacht Club can be found on MSC World Europa, which features a total of 152 MSC Yacht Club suites. This is followed by MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape, both offering over 130 suites.

MSC Yacht Club Accommodation

One of the Yacht Club's biggest selling points, and really why you should consider it ahead of your next cruise, is the suites available exclusively to MSC Yacht Club guests. Accommodation within the MSC Yacht Club is lavishly appointed, beautifully designed, and incredibly spacious.

Within the staterooms, you’ll find everything you need for a truly relaxing night’s sleep including Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam mattresses, a Dorlean pillow menu, and other opulent amenities guaranteed to impress. And, with a butler on hand 24 hours a day, your holiday will be relaxing from the moment you arrive on the ship.

MSC Seashore — *A suite on MSC World Europa*

Whether you're a family group, a solo traveller, or anyone in-between, there are several options to choose from when it comes to the available MSC Yacht Club accommodation. From interior cabins that are roughly 50% larger than normal interior cabins to spacious suites with multiple rooms, you'll be able to find a MSC Yacht Club suite to suit your needs. A select set of staterooms available onboard, they're often closer to all the exclusive MSC Yacht Club areas and amenities, too.

Although the types of suite can vary ship by ship, along with the exact size of all the staterooms, the cabins within this elevated MSC Yacht Club category include:

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

Spanning an average of 17 square meters, and sleeping two, a MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite features a comfortable seating area, a double bed, an an opulent bathroom – alongside other unique amenities and all the MSC Yacht Club benefits outlined above.

*MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite, MSC Seaview*

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites are available on the following ships:

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Sleeping up to five and spanning roughly 29 square meters, MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suites feature a spacious balcony, a seating area, a double bed, and a bathroom with either a shower or a bathtub.

MSC Meraviglia — *MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite, MSC Grandiosa*

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suites are available on the following ships:

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Grand Suite

Sleeping up to 5 and more spacious than the MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite outlined above, the MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Grand Suite features a larger living space, a wider balcony, a walk-in wardrobe, a double bed, and a larger bathroom.

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Grand Suites are available on the following ships:

MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite

Sleeping up to four people and spanning upwards of 40 square meters, the MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite boasts a panoramic window, a separate sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a spacious wardrobe, a double bed, and comfortably-sized bathroom.

*MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite, MSC Preziosa*

MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suites are available on the following ships:

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

Sleeping four people and spanning upwards of 50 square meters, a MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite is split over two levels and features a separate living space, a dining area, access to a sizeable balcony, and two bathrooms.

*MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite, MSC Euribia*

On the above, there is also a variant MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite available with a whirlpool on the balcony. The MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool offers all the same amenities in addition to this unique feature.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

Sleeping up to 4 and spanning roughly 40 square meters, the MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite features a balcony with a private whirlpool, a separate living space with a dining room, a walk-in wardrobe, and all the comfortable amenities and furnishings you can expect from other MSC Yacht Club suites.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites are available on the following ships:

MSC Yacht Club Owner’s Suite

Sleeping four and spanning approximately 95 square meters, with some variance depending on the ship, the MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite is the largest suite in this tier. It features a spacious separate living and dining area, an expansive balcony, a hot tub, a panoramic glass wall, a bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub, a walk-in wardrobe, and all the other comfortable amenities you would expect from the finest MSC Yacht Club suite available.

MSC World America — *MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite, MSC World Europa*

MSC Yacht Club Owner’s Suites are available on:

MSC Yacht Club FAQs

Any other questions? Here's some of the most popular queries regarding MSC Yacht Club and more details on what you can expect with an MSC Yacht Club membership or MSC Yacht Club suite.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar, MSC Virtuosa

Does MSC Yacht Club Include Wi-Fi?

Yes! In addition to the MSC MyWellness mobile app, which you'll get access to when booking an MSC Yacht Club stateroom, you'll also get the Browse Cruise internet package – which includes unlimited data for two devices while onboard. You will also have the option to upgrade to the Browse & Stream Package while sailing for an additional cost.

How Do You Join the MSC Yacht Club?

Unlike the exclusive MSC Voyagers Club, MSC Cruises' MSC Yacht Club is open to everyone. When opting for a stateroom within the MSC Yacht Club category, you’ll access the wide variety of benefits mentioned above along with more spacious, luxurious accommodation.

Do You Get Free Drinks with MSC Yacht Club?

When booking a suite within the MSC Yacht Club category, you'll not only enjoy all inclusive a la carte meals at your preferred dining time in the exclusive MSC Yacht Club restaurant, you'll also get the Premium Extra Drinks Package. This includes additional drinks at all the bars and lounges onboard, including the mini bar in your suite. You'll also get exclusive access to the One Sun Deck, One Pool Deck, and Top Sail Lounge with MSC Yacht Club membership.

What Excursions Can You Access in the MSC Yacht Club?

Alongside booking private, out-of-hours shopping with your butler through the available exclusive shopping experiences, you can access an array of extraordinary tailor-made excursions with MSC Yacht Club. With the option to design your own, your personal butler and concierge staff are on hand to ensure that you'll find the right excursion for you and have the best experience enjoying it.

Can you upgrade to MSC Yacht Club onboard?

Yes, and it comes with a room change, too. When booking your cabin or suite, you can opt into MSC Cruises' Upgrade Programme. With this, you will be able to bid on any available cabins of a higher tier – including MSC Yacht Club suites – ahead of your cruise and try your luck at getting an improved experience at a discount. This isn't always available, as it depends on how many available cabins and suites there are on your sailing, and it's a bidding process, so you're not guaranteed an upgrade if you're eligible. But, if you want to know how to upgrade to MSC Yacht Club, it's as simple as opting into this programme!

How much does MSC Yacht Club cost?

This entirely depends on the cruise you enjoy, as prices for MSC Yacht Club suites depend on the duration and destinations of your cruise as much as they do the ship you're on. So, while looking at the latest MSC cruises as an example, a three-night European cruise in an MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite can cost around £750 per person, meanwhile a 14-night cruise to the Canary Islands can cost anywhere from £6,000 per person upwards.

Is the MSC Yacht Club Worth it?

To put it simply: yes, the MSC Yacht Club is absolutely worth it.

If taking advantage of premium services, indulging in gourmet dining experiences, and relishing in all the luxurious amenities available onboard are all important to your enjoyment of a cruise getaway, then a MSC Yacht Club suite is well worth upgrading to. When you book an MSC Yacht Club suite, you will find that your cruise package will be a little more expensive than a standard cruise fare would be, but the rewards you reap for such an upgrade more than justify the price attached.

Couple in the Yacht Club on MSC World Europa

From premium services that will make embarking on your adventure with MSC Cruises a breeze – such as priority check-in and complimentary luggage packing and unpacking – to benefits that will transform your experience onboard – from complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the onboard spa to full 24-hour butler and concierge services – joining the MSC Yacht Club for the duration of your cruise really will positively impact every aspect of your international adventure. And, with exclusive access to the MSC Yacht Club Sundeck and Pool alongside premium tailor-made shore excursions and experiences, it’s going to enhance your experience ashore just as much as it will onboard, too!

Top Sail Lounge on MSC World Europa — Top Sail Lounge, MSC World Europa

Offering a comprehensive cruise experience where almost everything is already covered, with the Premium Extra Drink package and Browse Cruise Wi-Fi package also included with MSC Yacht Club, booking into a stunning suite with MSC Yacht Club perks will also mean that you don’t need to worry about these extra charges popping up once you’ve paid your fare; it really will make enjoying your holiday effortless.

One thing that’s also worth keeping in mind, something that you might not initially think about when looking at a MSC Yacht Club suite, is that, if you’re someone with mobility issues, an elegant MSC Yacht Club suite will improve your onboard experience exponentially.

Not only will you be able to take advantage of the aforementioned butler and concierge services alongside 24-hour room service, but you’ll also be able to enjoy premium table service whenever you dine out – thanks to this package affording you exclusive access to the MSC Yacht Club restaurant and Top Sail Lounge. If you want to avoid the buffet, or you’re not sure you’ll be able to help yourself to the selection of dishes available in these casual dining venues, this alone makes MSC Yacht Club worth considering; it will make your dining experience onboard so much more enjoyable.

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