MSC shares the most-loved benefits of its Yacht Club

MSC Cruises has revealed some of the most-loved benefits of its luxurious MSC Yacht Club.

Among the traveller favourites are its dedicated lounge in the cruise port terminal and VIP access to the best seats in the theatre.

“The beauty of the MSC Yacht Club lies in its ability to offer the best of both worlds,” said MSC Yacht Club Executive Director Marion Baland. “Whether guests are seeking a vibrant and varied entertainment experience for the whole family or a more serene and leisurely pace, it caters to all preferences. This flexibility sets it apart from other cruise lines, making it an ideal option for families, groups of friends, or couples.”

Here are eight other advantages to the cruise line’s “ship-within-a-ship” concept that MSC Cruises says guests love:

1. Dedicated check-in and priority embarkation

Upon arrival at the port terminal, MSC Yacht Club guests are welcomed into a dedicated area and offered premium snacks and drinks, including a selection of champagne and prosecco. From there, a butler escorts them through security checks to lead them to the MSC Yacht Club’s Top Sail Lounge, where guests receive a personalized welcome speech by the concierge and bespoke beverages.

2. Exclusive time-saving privileges

MSC Yacht Club guests enjoy priority disembarkation and embarkation at every port, with a butler escorting them from the MSC Yacht Club area to the pier or terminal. They can also make the most of the reserved seating in the ship’s theatre by being escorted to the theatre to a special reserved area with no need to reserve in advance. Guests can also enjoy shore excursions, which provide curated experiences with knowledgeable guides, private transportation, and small groups.

3. An all-inclusive experience

The MSC Yacht Club’s all-inclusive experience includes a premium drink package, unlimited Wi-Fi and access to the thermal area provided. In select ships, suites come with their own Nespresso coffee machine and an array of East India Company teas. The minibar is also included and refilled daily and can be tailored to guests’ preferences by asking the butler.

4. Exclusive, elegant and luxurious experiences 

Guests can indulge in a range of refined experiences not available in other areas of the ship, including the ultimate high tea experience in the private Top Sail Lounge with butler service and champagne upon arrival. Provided once a week per cruise, it serves teas from the East India Tea Company, scones, sandwiches and pastries in traditional British fashion.

5. Culinary delights and a sommelier in the MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

The MSC Yacht Club restaurant’s sommelier expertly pairs wines with each dish on its menus, which offer classic Mediterranean and international dishes inspired by the regions in which the ship is sailing.

6. From personalized touches to tailor-made shore excursions 

Guests of MSC Yacht Club can also expect daily amenities and delicacies, ranging from fresh fruits to macarons and chocolates, as well as a spirit bottle of guests’ choice delivered in-suite. MSC Yacht Club guests also benefit from unpacking and packing services, as well as a personal shopping session in the onboard boutiques outside of regular opening hours or even a private jewellery viewing in the comfort of the guest’s suite. Guests can also enjoy the MED by MSC, our exclusive range of organic amenities specifically catered for MSC Yacht Club guests. Guests can also ask for tailor-made excursions and customized experiences with private guides and transportation for experiences crafted to their wishes.

7. A family-friendly area with extra services allowing parents privacy and peace of mind

Families travelling with children don’t need to leave the MSC Yacht Club area when their children need to be collected. Their butler can collect the guests’ children from the kids’ club and bring them to wherever the parents are.

8. Dedicated area in MSC Cruises Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

For those guests travelling in the Caribbean, the exclusive MSC Yacht Club experience extends to this Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, with a private beach and restaurant. This exclusive area, the MSC Yacht Club Ocean’s house, provides members with the same high-level of service and personalized attention that they enjoy onboard.

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