WHY NOT YACHT?: MSC gives 5 reasons why Club is the ultimate way to cruise

MSC Cruises says its Yacht Club ‘ship within a ship’ concept offers an exclusive holiday sanctuary on board many of MSC Cruises’ ships, providing guests an unique cruise experience with complete serenity, added exclusivity, and privacy that is not lacking in choice.

The privatized, key-card access area of the ship is only accessible to MSC Yacht Club guests, offering stylish facilities and accommodations with a host of dedicated amenities, such as a panoramic lounge, high-end restaurant, elegant pool, and secluded sun deck.

Available on more than half of MSC Cruises’ fleet, guests staying in the MSC Yacht Club are provided a range of privileges and personalized service that are available around-the-clock and are designed to cater to their specific needs and preferences.

The MSC Yacht Club also offers a myriad of dedicated leisure and entertainment possibilities, allowing guests to enjoy the exclusivity of a private club while also having access to the many recreation and entertainment options available throughout the larger ship.

Highlights of the MSC Yacht Club benefits include:

  1. 24-hour personalized service

An all-inclusive experience personalized with a dedicated 24-hour butler service and concierge, ensuring the cruising experience is tailored to each individual guest’s needs. The butler service will quickly get to know each guest’s personal preferences, providing the highest level of customized service to ensure all guests feel pampered and relaxed. From shoe-shining to 3 a.m. room service, no request is too small. Meanwhile, the dedicated concierge is on hand to facilitate any request, from organizing shore excursions and making reservations for the spa to arranging for the newspaper to be brought to the cabin each morning.

  1. Privileged access

A host of privileges help create an effortless experience from the moment guests step on board to the moment they depart, including priority check-in and check-out, as well as full VIP service with a variety of offerings that include the possibility to organize a tailored shopping session in the onboard boutiques outside regular opening hours, private excursions, and complimentary use of the Thermal Suite and MSC Aurea Spa.

These private-access areas extend ashore in MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, The Bahamas where Clubbers have a private beach area with access to sunbeds and cabanas with butler service as well as a dedicated restaurant and Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates where the MSC Yacht Club zone boasts premium sunbeds and dedicated transportations, barbecue lunch, and bar service.

  1. Luxurious amenities

Guests have exclusive access to a range of private and elegant spaces to enhance their cruise experience, including Top Sail Lounge, offering panoramic with gourmet finger foods and drinks,  high tea service and live music every evening. There’s also a private sundeck, complete with a private pool, whirlpool, sundeck, and bar.

  1. Lavish accommodation

A wide variety of stylish and spacious suites include options with stunning ocean views from the cabin’s private balcony, as well as suites like the Duplex Suites, Royal Suites and Owner’s Suites, offering a private whirlpool bath on the balcony, along with Myform Memory mattresses and Egyptian cotton bedding, Dorelan pillow menu, marble bathrooms, and complimentary minibars.

  1. Culinary delights

A fine-dining experience with five-star service offers sophisticated cuisines with an à la carte menu, and a selection of drinks including fine wines from around the world with a dedicated sommelier. The private restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner where guests can dine at any time that suits their needs. Club guests have a premium drinks package included as standard.