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By efuller1026 , August 24, 2020 in MSC Cruises

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Hello! My husband and I are in our early 30s and looking to cruise the Virtuosa next fall to the Med. We have exclusively cruised RCCL and generally stay in the Grand Suites. I have recently started researching the perks of MSC and it seems like the yacht club would be a nice upgrade for us. We are debating between the Duplex Suite and the Royal Suite- has anyone stayed in either room type and can comment? We stayed in a Crown Loft Suite for our Honeymoon on RCCL and loved it, but are thinking the Royal Suite would be an even nicer treat...just wondering if it is worth the price hike? I am also interested in any input on the demographics of other cruisers on this line. Royal has a lot of young couples and families- but I think MSC attracts an older audience. Will we be able to find other suite guests our age in the lounge and pool areas? Thanks for the help!

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We have cruised on a few cruise lines done Royal Suites on Celebrity but at the moment like MSC YC , we stay in the balcony rooms not Duplex or Royal suites. The Duplex are not in the YC enclave but at the very front of the ship on lower decks, so I would prefer a room within YC. That said our friends had a duplex on Bellissima in February and it was very nice. As YC bookings include drinks grats etc a quick look at pricing tells me I could do 2 cruises in a YC Deluxe Balcony for a little more than a Royal suite so I think I would try a normal Deluxe YC balcony 

Age demographic its the Med so lots of ages and countries mixed,

Others may have different opinions but hope this helps, I will say that we haven't done anything on RCCL since a transatlatic in 2012 so can't compare.

If you are going to do MSC they will status match your loyalty which will give you a discount on bookings, check out Voyagers Club under Manage a booking on their website

Is it just two of you? We've done two of three in RS and really nothing more than room space other than on Seaside where we got cabana.  A couple others here seem to get royal treatment though.

ollienbertsmum

Two thoughts 

1.  Given that next summer we will still be social distancing, will YC status make the experience better?

2.  Med Cruises tend to be quite port intensive.  You will be off the ship for long days (hoepfully) so would you be better off spending money on tours?

the gratuities are not included in your fare..MSC does not include the grats in any fare... so thats an additional charge. Its put on the bill while one the ship.

Also MSC requires you to put down cash or a credit card the first day of sailing to handle incidentals and grats. In YC- the concierge will get your credit card number. On the ship there are machines to link your card to your sailing.  you cannot disembark without paying your bill... heard a story about an ugly situation on the sailing before our first leg and a couple that had a falling out... on whose card would be charged what. sheesh

AND many (including us) tip cash the last night/departure morning to our butler, asst butler, Maitre D, Waiter, asst waiter, Bar staff etc.  YC service is great and if you are used to suite sailing you understand they earn it

YC -- as far as clientel.. 

 MSC attracts more europeans and is a european in style cruise line.

So everything from food/bev to entertainment has that flair.

Also every announcement is in multiple languages

Age-- when we sailed B2B in Feb 2020 for example-- I'd say the age range in YC was 35-75.

There was a newlywed couple who spent most of their time in the clubs etc in other parts of the ship... not in the YC lounges. If you are looking for club/dance music--its on the ship, not in YC.

If you are looking for lively bar scene--its on the ship, not in YC

I'd say the avg of the week age-wise skewed 50s those two weeks. A few in 40s, many in 60-70s range. 

YC folks- while cordial - because many are from the EU - speak another language first and may or may not speak english second. And YC was not a lively clubby scene. 

We met a lovely couple from France--and my hs French did no suffice. We met another lovely couple from Switzerland and he spoke passable beginnners english. With that and my Italian--we two couples got by.

A couple of German couples had some english--we don't speak German so the Swiss couple ironically was the bridge via our Italian.

Other Italian couples may have understood some english but chose to not speak it--so again, our Italian filled the gap--and they were gracious with our grammatical errors/pronunciation.

There were two families with toddlers that did not eat in the YC dining room...dining is a slower relaxed affair

Children in diapers are not allowed in any pool on the ship-and at one point they had their toddler in a swim diaper in the YC pool. They were admonished--and it never happened again. 

A couple of couples one week were there on a casino discount. They spent all of their time in the casino and it sounded like if they hadn't gotten the perk through a land based casino--they would not have chosen YC

YC is lovely. The crowd is older and international. If you have other languages under your belt, so much the better for conversation. Yet, certainly not necessary.

The crew all speak english- some better than others. They each likely speak 3-5 languages.

YC crew are incredible. They are there to serve you and are not your servants.

We have a B2B booked and can't wait to be back. We are more than 20 yrs older than you....

Hope this helps.

Two Wheels Only

I've done one RS and have 2 others booked. I'd only book the RS if the asking price is realistic. If it is 30%-45% higher than the Deluxe Suite, I'll take the RS. When MSC wants double (or more) than the Deluxe, the RS isn't worth it. We're a family of 4 so the extra space is worth it (only 1 bathroom, though) and so far we've been lucky to catch prices before they climb.

We considered the Duplex for the extra bathroom but the balcony, even with the hot tub, isn't great.

1 hour ago, Two Wheels Only said: If it is 30%-45% higher than the Deluxe Suite, I'll take the RS. When MSC wants double (or more) than the Deluxe, the RS isn't worth it. We're a family of 4 so the extra space is worth it (only 1 bathroom, though) and so far we've been lucky to catch prices before they climb.

Totally agree.  Unfortunately MSC now seems to be able to get that 100%+ more for the Royal than a YC Deluxe.  Or maybe they're just holding the price and rely on it driving bidding later.  I haven't seen the RS offered at a 40% premium for a while, the only exception being on the Seaside this Spring from Port Canaveral where they are trying to re-fill the ship.  Seashore RS is often running 125% more.

We've toured the RS and the Duplex but haven't felt any urge to book one.  We did try one of the larger Aurea Suites with large balcony (now called Grand suite with private whirlpool) on Meraviglia, which has a similar layout, but smaller, to a Royal Suite.  Having the private hot tub was the best part, the extra cabin space really wasn't needed as there were only two of us.  The size of the RS would have been wasted to us.  YC Deluxe suites offer plenty of room for two if you can live without the hot tub.  Actually I've found the need for private cabin space is minimal if you're in the YC so have no problem booking a YC interior - depending on itinerary.

When it comes to large suites I do not think there is a one answer fits all response.   DW and I have spent a lot of time (more then 3 years) on cruise ships and have little desire to pay for a large suite (such as a Royal Suite).  Why?  Because we once calculated that we spend no more then 3 waking hours per day in our cabin.  The one time we did have a really large suite (on HAL) we found that we never utilized most of the space (or furniture) in the cabin.  On MSC we only cruise in the Yacht Club but are very satisfied with the regular YC Suites (which are really slightly larger regular balcony cabins).  Once awake we find ourselves taking advantage of the expansive lounge in the YC or heading up to the pool deck.  It is rare that we would ever want to sit in our cabin or even on the small balcony.  On MSC we Royal Suite gets the same food, entertainment, and service that we get in a regular YC Suite..   On the other hand, if folks enjoy spending lots of time in their cabin then perhaps the space is worth the money.   I also think that if we were traveling with kids we might prefer the larger suites.

In response to post by Fogfog the gratuities ARE included in all MSC booking in UK and have been for a while

the by far most important feature of YC is: less crowd, quite, room.....

it's a different world, you realize immidiately by walking through the glass door into YC area....

2 hours ago, MarkusToe said: the by far most important feature of YC is: less crowd, quite, room.....   it's a different world, you realize immidiately by walking through the glass door into YC area....

That's exactly how we feel, no fighting for space or beds on deck

7 hours ago, MarkusToe said: the by far most important feature of YC is: less crowd, quite, room.....   it's a different world, you realize immidiately by walking through the glass door into YC area....

5 hours ago, emmas gran said:   That's exactly how we feel, no fighting for space or beds on deck

Us too, an amazing experience in Deluxe Suite or Inside YC cabins. Within the YC areas, all of it is available to everyone, no matter the cabin type....maybe with the exception of a pool deck cabana, which is reserved for those with a Royal Suite. Other YC passengers can pay for cabana use, although on our 3 YC cruises we rarely saw anyone use such! 

I hope the OP comes back and comment with their thoughts on posts or further questions 

On 8/26/2020 at 2:32 AM, emmas gran said: In response to post by Fogfog the gratuities ARE included in all MSC booking in UK and have been for a while   Liz

Is it the same for booked in Italy? and other parts of the Med?.

Re tax-- does anyone know how MSC handles tax for EU vs non EU ports for things bought ON the ship while in port? TYIA

The way MSC adds gratuities varies by region.  In some areas it is optional and can be removed once on the ship.  Other areas have it included in the cruise price and cannot be removed.  Some areas keep it separate but mandatory, you can pay at the time of booking or delay payment until on board.

Are you asking about buying items from the ship's stores like jewelry, bottles of liquor and cigarettes or items like drink purchases from a bar while in port?

We did a Duplex Suite on the Meraviglia when it was classified as an Aurea suite so we didn’t have access to the YC. Still, it was the best stateroom we’ve ever had on any cruise we’ve taken. Spacious, airy,  well appointed, and having our own forward facing jacuzzi was a perk that we enjoyed immensely. The forward location at the end of the hallway was nice and secluded since there was no passenger traffic ever. We could’ve had a smaller suite in the Yacht Club for a similar price, yet we felt that going with the larger Duplex suite was the right decision for us.   

We were in a port intensive Western Mediterranean cruise but we still spent a lot of time in our stateroom (Considerably more than usual). It was always so nice to come back to our suite.   

As far as demographics go, I think it’s very similar to RC. Passengers of all ages, many families, and an energy similar to RC. 

On 8/31/2020 at 1:04 PM, Tapi said: We were in a port intensive Western Mediterranean cruise but we still spent a lot of time in our stateroom (Considerably more than usual). It was always so nice to come back to our suite.   

That is a really good point.  A good counter argument to my point.  I will bear it in mind when we eventually start cruising again.  

CGTNORMANDIE

On 8/24/2020 at 5:35 PM, efuller1026 said: Hello! My husband and I are in our early 30s and looking to cruise the Virtuosa next fall to the Med. We have exclusively cruised RCCL and generally stay in the Grand Suites. I have recently started researching the perks of MSC and it seems like the yacht club would be a nice upgrade for us. We are debating between the Duplex Suite and the Royal Suite- has anyone stayed in either room type and can comment? We stayed in a Crown Loft Suite for our Honeymoon on RCCL and loved it, but are thinking the Royal Suite would be an even nicer treat...just wondering if it is worth the price hike? I am also interested in any input on the demographics of other cruisers on this line. Royal has a lot of young couples and families- but I think MSC attracts an older audience. Will we be able to find other suite guests our age in the lounge and pool areas? Thanks for the help!

We love having extra space when we cruise.  Is the Royal Suite worth it??  It depends on how much you are comfortable spending.  I have looked at the deck plans and I would, MPO,  choose the duplex.  You will hear the average YC cruiser say that they prefer to be in the YC proper.  That’s because they have never tried the lower decks.  We have done a forward suite on the lower deck but still with all the YC benefits.  I can honestly say...we loved it!  We loved having easy access to the rest of the ship and we really loved all the extra space.  Your duplex on Virtuoso would be a real fab suite...definitely a step up from your RCI Grand Suite...which we also love.  We loved the forward view...you won’t be spending much time on the balcony...but you will love the hot tub!  Sitting in a balcony hot tub with a cool drink...nothing better!    

We had no problems accessing our butler or getting any service we wanted.  We would simply call the concierge and request whatever we wanted.  You will receive every benefit the other YC cabins receive.  We were on Divina with a forward view two room suite on deck 12 and we would choose that suite over the regular YC balcony every time.  We would even choose that suite over the Royal Suite.  

On 8/27/2020 at 3:07 PM, Até said: The way MSC adds gratuities varies by region.  In some areas it is optional and can be removed once on the ship.  Other areas have it included in the cruise price and cannot be removed.  Some areas keep it separate but mandatory, you can pay at the time of booking or delay payment until on board.   Are you asking about buying items from the ship's stores like jewelry, bottles of liquor and cigarettes or items like drink purchases from a bar while in port?

Perhaps the poster was asking about the extra VAT added in some sailings. Basically, if your sailing is a domestic European Union sailing with no ports of call outside it, and you depart from Spain, Italy or a few other countries, you'll be subject to a state tax named Value Added Tax (VAT) of 10% the value of any purchase you'll do inside the ship during all the sailing payed to your departing port state.

As far as I can know there are not extra taxes for purchases when a ship is in port, but usually both the shops and the casinos are closed for business at that time.

Back in the day, the MSC's casino bar used to add an extra tax supposedly to support the pension schemes for the casino employees. But that was revoked several years ago.

The OP hasn’t returned, to the thread in 2 weeks 

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  Depends on the ship !

Best to youtube.com for each one.

We LOVE the RS. 2 totally separate rooms with a solid door closure so one person can watch TV in the living room & you could comfortably nap in the bedroom.

 On the Davina, The balcony is really not usable.  On the Seaside, the balcony is gigantic with full dining table, lounge chairs & hot tub & you still have extra room !

  I love the private pool area with buffet. You can always get a lounge chair & they are not squished together like on other areas of the ship.

   Not about price.   Remember, all alcohol is included    :O)    You get a complementary cabana on the pool deck where it is always stocked with a bottle of  Champagne & they not only bring you anything you ask for...even when you do not ask, they were bringing us chocolate strawberries & ice cream

  On the Seaside, we were also given unlimited free laundry service. Gelato & crepes in the specality areas were free.

Now about the casino....you do not have to play in there very long before you are given a coupon for 30% off your next cruise. This must be used within 1 year. Theirs is the most generous casino club at sea. that is how we were able to do our first YC3 cruise.

  The first cruise I could find with a YC3 available we could book was 1 month past the year. The said it was OK.

NOW FOR THE MOST GENEROUS PART...  They then told us that we did not have to book through them. We could book through any agent & just give them the confirmation number & they would adjust everything. So, I got in touch with the internet agency we always use.

  They threw in free gratuities & $500. OBC. We then got back to MSC & they took the 30 % off the price.

We have done this ever since. I was worried when this years cruise was cancelled that we would no longer be able to afford the YC3 but MSC just pushed the date out 1 year & kept the discounts.

BoundForSea

So here’s my $0.02 for what its worth. 

If you can afford the RS quite easily with zero impact then do it, because you can. 

If that’s not the case, then here’s our new approach, having sailed YC Deluxe on SS and Mera a few times.... We now book Interior, prior to Covid I could usually book ALMOST two 7ni sailings for the cost of one 7ni sailing.  The experience is so great and the value so great, having the ability to have two glorious embarkation days i stead of one at the cost of a balcony is priceless. I have 5 sailings booked from Dec 2020 to Dec 2021 for this reason. 

If it were me, I’d book 4 7ni Interior sailings before I booked a RS. Now with Covid world pricing the spreads arent the same and overall YC pricing is up. Seashore Nov/Dec is up for sure. Typically early December pricing is great, not so much right now for SeaShore 2021. 

Anyway thats a didferent perspective. If you can easily afford to charter a Gulfstream Private Jet at 5000$/ flight hr and up, why not rather than First Class on an airline? Same with RS. If you can, do it because you can! 

7 hours ago, BoundForSea said: So here’s my $0.02 for what its worth.    If you can afford the RS quite easily with zero impact then do it, because you can. 

I would say that's a fair comment!

7 hours ago, Shippy said:  Remember, all alcohol is included    :O)    You get a complementary cabana on the pool deck where it is always stocked with a bottle of  Champagne & they not only bring you anything you ask for...even when you do not ask, they were bringing us chocolate strawberries & ice cream 

All alcohol is included with any YC cabin, including insides. Champagne, and anything else you may want including strawberries & ice cream, is freely available to all in the YC. In our experience, after the first few requests, the assistant butlers will know what you like and deliver as often as desired. The only thing mentioned above which is 'free' solely to RS is a cabana, way over-rated IMHO but available to anyone outwith RS at a minimal daily charge.....and according to someone on our Meraviglia cruise, the full week rate was negotiable with the YC Director.

This post is not intended to burst anyones' RS bubble....we get it that some may go for them....simply to reiterate facts as to what all YC 'residents' are entitled to.  

Totally agree with Hamrag...RS is nice if you don’t mind paying the price.  

One of our RS was on Seaside.  We did not get free laundry.  We did not get champagne in cabana.  We got one small cooler filled with beers, water, and sodas each day, that was it.  Nobody ever came by asking about anything.  We got treats in room late in trip one day meant for cabana.

And OP was asking about Virtuosa, so if referring to videos, similar would be Meraviglia.

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Ask your MSC Yacht Club concierge to secure the best reservations at all our incredible venues, including specialty restaurants, and consider it done. Revel in VIP seating for entertainment, partake in private shopping trips, and enjoy curated excursions.

Your journey with us is tailored to perfection, guaranteeing every moment is marked by exceptional comfort and convenience.

EXTRA TOUCHES

Allow our dedicated MSC Yacht Club team to bring your ultimate cruise vacation to life. We prioritize every detail, from the perfect pillow selection from our exclusive Dorelan® menu to a fully stocked personalized mini bar at your fingertips.

Any questions you may have can always be answered by our 24-hour concierge service, available to you from the moment you step on board.

EXCLUSIVITY AWAITS

Immerse yourself in elegant spaces and experience elevated design in a beautiful setting.

TOP SAIL LOUNGE  

The Top Sail Lounge is the ultimate place to rest and relax after shore excursions or days at sea. Throughout the day, take in crystal-clear panoramic views of the ocean while enjoying crafted drinks, gourmet finger foods, and desserts. At night, relish in exclusive access to live music and after-dinner drinks.   

When you visit the Top Sail Lounge, you'll have the time to unwind and watch the world sail by.

PRIVATE SOLARIUM

Recharge on a sundeck featuring dipping pools and whirlpool baths where you can cool off and lounge for total relaxation. Take in the sun and the ocean breeze with your preferred poolside beverage delivered right to your chair.

YACHT CLUB RESTAURANT 

With a dedicated restaurant on each ship, the MSC Yacht Club offers an elevated menu. Enjoy fine dining served with five-star service and a selection of beverages and wines from around the world.  

You can savor the finest flavors in a space meant for you—no reservations needed.

MSC YACHT CLUB’S OCEAN HOUSE

The MSC Yacht Club experience continues on land at the private Ocean House Beach on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. A serene space with ocean views, beachfront cabanas, and complimentary amenities.

COMFORT AWAITS

MSC Yacht Club offers guests luxurious onboard accommodations for the ultimate in comfort. Explore our wide range of staterooms to enhance your MSC Cruises luxury experience.

The Owner's Suites feature a spacious living area, a walk-in closet, a large balcony with a private whirlpool, and a panoramic glass wall. 

Every Royal Suite has a separate living area and all the comforts you would expect in first-class accommodations. 

These two-deck suites offer a separate living space with a double sofa bed, walk-in closet, and a balcony with a private whirlpool. 

These suites are ideal for families with children. They come with a separate sitting area and a bathroom with a bathtub.

These suites have also their own private balcony and all the comforts you expect in first-class accommodations. 

Guests on our newest ships can enjoy all the comforts of the MSC Yacht Club with an interior suite.

ALL-INCLUSIVE, ALL THE TIME

PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Our Premium Extra Package is included as an MSC Yacht Club benefit. Delight in a wide selection of beers, cocktails, wines, top-shelf liquor, and an array of non-alcoholic beverages.

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

Stay connected with a premium internet package from anywhere on board, an exclusive benefit for guests. Unlimited Wi-Fi allows you to browse on up to two devices.

THERMAL SPA ACCESS

Experience ultimate pampering at the MSC Aurea Spa, where you can enjoy complimentary access to the serene Thermal Suite, enhanced further by an exclusive 10% discount on all treatments.

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Discover the best of both worlds as a guest of MSC Yacht Club. Enjoy VIP access to amenities throughout

your journey, from dining to captivating entertainment, while experiencing the personalized touch that

extends from your suite to every corner of the ship.

SIGNATURE DINING

Savor the flavors of exquisite specialty restaurants such as Butcher's Cut, Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki, HOLA Tacos, and Ocean Cay.

Elevate your dining experience with exclusive perks like priority reservation times, premium seating, and the luxury of a personal butler escort if you choose.

TOP-TIER ENTERTAINMENT

As an MSC Yacht Club guest, there’s always more to discover. Get priority access to our show-stopping Broadway and Vegas-style shows brought to you by Carousel Productions at Sea.

Plus, you can always explore the myriad of entertainment areas on board, from thrilling water parks to trying your luck at the state-of-the-art MSC Casino.

PREMIUM WELLNESS

Unleash your active side by checking out our sports facilities, including outdoor walking tracks, basketball courts, and a fully-equipped gym boasting Technogym® equipment.  

For those seeking an even more tailored experience, indulge in specialty classes and personal training sessions, reserved by your MSC Yacht Club concierge team.

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Journey to the ultimate destinations on board the MSC Yacht Club, whether it’s crossing places off your bucket list or delighting in quick weekend getaways.

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I tried a ship-within-a-ship cruise experience and it was worth it for the endless perks—here’s why

The MSC Yacht Club affords travelers a totally different cruising experience, but you’ll have to splurge.

I heard tales of luxury from people about the ritzy MSC Yacht Club , the ship-within-a-ship concept where discerning passengers enjoy their own area of the cruise ship that includes a dedicated restaurant, private lounge, separate pool and sundeck as well as private butlers and concierges to take of any whim while cruising. The elevated Yacht Club boasts priority everything while sailing MSC.

I sailed on a four-night cruise on the new MSC Seashore, a glitzy ship with Italian flair intermingled with references to New York City at every turn. Although the ship was well-appointed and had amazing dining, drinking and entertainment venues, and a bountiful Top Sail main buffet, thousands of passengers made the ship feel crowded at times, elevators were slow, and as I strolled through the general pools, they were boisterous and crowded.

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Switch gears to MSC Seashore’s Yacht Club, passkey-protected for lucky guests, and is a 180 from the ship’s general spaces. Once you scan your handy Yacht Club wrist badge, or your room key, you’re instantly given entrance to a breathtaking retreat of 131 staterooms and suites. All this luxury does come at a price. Cruise fares will vary based on destination, time of year, and cabin category, but generally speaking you can expect to pay double for the Yacht Club. And from my experience, it’s worth it. Read more about why you should splurge.

You’re fast-tracked through everything

The Yacht Club’s exclusivity and impeccable service standard started from the moment I got dropped off at the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. There were hundreds of people waiting to board at 1pm on embarkation day. I saw in the distance a canopy that said MSC Yacht Club. My husband and I wheeled our carry-on luggage to the representative under the canopy. I gave her my name and within two seconds, she gave me a sticker to wear and up we ascended on the escalator to check in. Just five minutes later, I was directed to the dedicated check-in area for Yacht Club guests. To my right, I saw about 1,000 people serpentine through ropes to do general check-in. I felt a sense of relief; who wants to wait in that line? Five minutes later, a butler from the Yacht Club insisted on wheeling my luggage to board the ship and I was in my room in a total on 12 minutes from the time I stepped foot out of the car to my stateroom in the Yacht Club.

Relaxing and streamlined

In addition, Yacht Club guests have the freedom to get off the ship first for excursions. Your butler will happily escort you off the ship with a smile. Guests also can disembark on the last morning first, which is a big convenience. Your butler walks you right to the place you disembark, bypassing crowds and hassles. Port Canaveral is about an hour away from Orlando International Airport, and we took a 10 am flight home. We didn’t have to linger around until the afternoon for our flight home.

Another perk is that there’s a special seating area in the theater for shows. All the shows were excellent during my voyage. All other ship passengers have to make reservations in advance for shows but that’s not the case for the privileged Yacht Club passengers. As long as you arrive about 10 minutes before any show you choose, a crew member from the Club will allow you entry into a special roped-off section. Again, no rushing through dinner—you have the flexibility to plan your evenings your way.

Your Yacht Club package is packed with remarkable value

The price tag may sound daunting, but there’s lots of value there. All Yacht Club cabins and suites include a premium drink package that covers beverages up to $15. You can use this perk both in the Yacht Club and throughout the ship. In addition, your package includes a two-device Wi-Fi package, which worked well during my sailing. Finally, you get access to the thermal spa suite, which is a place to indulge after a day in port or a sea day. Commonly, there’s a taboo regarding mini-bars, but not in the Yacht Club. It’s stocked each day with the beverages you want; just tell your butler and consider it done.

You get perks ashore too

If your sailing includes a call to Ocean Cay, MSC’s private island, Yacht Club guests get an elevated experience there too. Yacht Club guests enjoy a private area, and a dedicated restaurant called the Ocean House. While other ship guests were hosted to a buffet of predictable fare, I enjoyed a lobster roll, and my husband chose carne asada. In my opinion, one thing that could be improved was the tram service to the Yacht Club’s private area. We were told the last tram back was 3:30pm if we didn’t want to trek a 15-minute walk in the heat. Since we were docked in Ocean Cay for the evening and weren’t sailing, I was a bit dismayed by this logistical quirk. I felt like I was keeping an eye on my phone to make sure I didn’t miss the last tram.

You have private areas with curated food and drink and outdoor spaces

Within the Yacht Club complex, there’s the Yacht Club Restaurant, Top Sail Lounge and the One Pool Buffet, which are all exclusive to Yacht Club guests. Obviously, the food and service are steps above other dining venues of the ship, I can vouch for that. Although the food is delicious, if you don’t want to pay extra to dine at the specialty restaurants or fuss in the main buffet, eating three meals a day in the Yacht Club restaurant can get a bit monotonous. The breakfast is the same daily, and lunch and dinner offer a menu with daily specials plus a few standby selections like a hamburger or pasta each day. Although the Yacht Club Restaurant concept is desirable, I would strongly suggest dining in other venues on board, especially for dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed specialty dining in Ocean Cay Restaurant, Butcher’s Cut, and Kaito Teppanyaki. I also want to mention that late afternoon high tea is offered daily at the Yacht Club Restaurant. It was one of the nicest I have experienced at sea.

Also available exclusively to Yacht Club passengers is the Top Sail Lounge, which offers panoramic water views and has chef-curated selections from morning through late night. We enjoyed popping into the lounge at all hours to try finger foods and sweets. The One Pool Buffet offers a more casual option for breakfast and lunch by the pool. The buffet has grilled fish, sandwiches and lots of delicious options if you want to dine outside.

There’s also an exclusive area with a private pool and two whirlpools for Yacht Club guests only. The sun deck loungers are very comfortable and I never had to worry about finding a lounger, there are ample. One issue I had was that there was almost no shade on the sun deck; there were shaded day beds for Royal Suite and Owners Suite guests, but beyond those, I couldn’t find any shade, which was disappointing.

You can justify the price at the end of your cruise

Overall, the best way to explain my enthusiasm for my MSC Yacht Club experience is this: it’s better to book an interior stateroom in the Yacht Club than a luxe cabin outside the Yacht Club. It’s worth the splurge and you return home feeling truly pampered and it’s money well-spent. And I make this prediction: Once you try a ship-within-a-ship concept like the MSC Yacht Club, you won’t want cruise any other way. Bon Voyage!

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MSC Yacht Club

Welcome to a world of ultimate luxury at the MSC Yacht Club. Accessible only by key card, guests will enjoy lavishly appointed accommodations and refined service, private dining, lounge and pool areas, free drink package, access to the Thermal Suite, and more exclusive benefits. Discover a ship within a ship, a place where you can savor exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice. Indulge in the luxury of a private club while enjoying access to a myriad of recreation and entertainment possibilities that the ship has to offer. Lavishly appointed suites, exclusive 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge are just the beginning of these exclusive cruise experiences. The MSC Yacht Club also boasts a range of superb private areas, from the elegant Top Sail Lounge, stylish restaurant, and the One Pool Deck complete with private swimming pool, whirlpool baths, sun deck and bar.

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Cruise Privileges Program Cruise Privileges Program (“CPP”) benefits are valid only for new CPP bookings made with participating cruise lines through American Express Travel. CPP benefits are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion ® Card Members (Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum Card Members are not eligible). CPP bookings must be made using the eligible Card. CPP benefits are non-transferable. Participating cruise lines and program benefits are subject to change. The benefits of an onboard credit and amenity are valid for new CPP bookings of at least five nights and require double occupancy; the eligible Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked; the total cost of the CPP booking must be paid using an American Express ® Card in the eligible Card Member's name. Onboard credits and amenities cannot be combined with other offers unless indicated; blackout dates, category and fare restrictions may apply. Onboard credits and amenities may not be available to residents outside of the 50 United States. Onboard credits and amenities apply per stateroom, with a three-stateroom limit per eligible Card Member, per cruise. For new CPP bookings with Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International, eligible Card Members receive an onboard credit (in USD) of: $100 for inside and outside staterooms, $200 for balcony, verandah, and mini-suite staterooms, and/or $300 for suites. For new CPP bookings with Cunard, eligible Card Members receive an onboard credit (in USD) of: $300 for all Queen Mary ocean-view staterooms category EF or higher, and/or Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth ocean-view staterooms category FA or higher. For new CPP bookings with Ama Waterways, Oceania, Regent, Azamara, Seabourn, Silversea, Uniworld, Windstar and Explora Journeys, eligible Card Members receive an onboard credit of US$300 for all stateroom categories. For new CPP bookings, Centurion Members receive an additional US$200 onboard credit on Explora Journeys, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, and Silversea. Onboard credits will be applied at checkout upon completion of the cruise; credit amounts in local currency may vary due to foreign exchange rates; credits are subject to cruise line terms and policies; credits cannot be used for casino charges, gratuities, or other similar charges. Any unused portion of a credit is non-refundable and is not redeemable for cash. Other restrictions may apply. Onboard amenities vary by participating cruise line and are not available on Silver Explorer, Silver Galapagos, and Silver Discoverer. Onboard credits and amenities are not available on Celebrity Cruises Galapagos sailings.

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MSC YACHT CLUB THE LUXURY CRUISE EXPERIENCE

Feel the finesse and elegance of luxury cruises with MSC Yacht Club , an exclusive area of refined indulgence . Surround yourself in unparalleled comfort and personalized service as you embark on an astounding voyage aboard our finest ships. Discover a world where  privacy  meets  luxury , where every detail is meticulously crafted to exceed your highest expectations. Savour the sophistication  and  elegance of luxury cruises from the very first step onboard. Our  dedicated staff  will cater to your every need, ensuring that your  journey  is nothing but sensational. Welcome to  MSC Yacht Club , get away from it all, whilst having everything you may wish for .

Unrivaled comfort and exquisite luxury

Experience the finest luxury accommodation during your  MSC Yacht Club luxury cruise . Discover lavishly appointed suites designed with meticulous attention to detail .

Immerse yourself in the epitome of comfort with  luxurious amenities and elegant touches.

Explore below all our MSC Yacht Club Suites available to book.

• Surface: approx.  104 sqm, terrace 48 sqm, deck 16
• Bedroom with a queen size bed
• Separate dining/living room with a sofa bed which converts into a double bed
• Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors
• Spacious private terrace with a whirlpool bath, a dining table and chairs
• Marble bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and “Med” organic amenities
• Premium bespoke embroidered towels and bed linens 100% cotton
• Plush slippers and 100% cotton bathrobes for onboard use
• Spacious walk-in wardrobe
• Bar set-up, refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Fresh fruit Welcome amenity & Venchi daily turndown chocolates
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and air conditioning

The image are representative only: displayed suite from MSC World Europa Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same suite category)

• Surface: approx.  51-58 sqm, terrace 42-51 sqm, deck 16-18
• Separate living room with a sofa bed which converts into a double bed
• Marble bathroom with a large shower and bathtub and “Med” organic amenities (some suites feature a large bathtub only)
• Premium bespoke embroidered towels & bed linens 100% cotton
• Bar set-up, refrigerator, Nespresso machine and Fresh fruit Welcome amenity
• Venchi daily turndown chocolates
• Surface approx . 46 sqm,  terrace 28- 31 sqm, deck 16
• Two-deck-high suite located at the front of the ship

Main level (suite entrance)

• Open living/dining room with a dining table and a sofa bed which converts into a double bed
• Private terrace with a whirlpool bath, outdoor chairs and a table
• Marble bathroom with shower and “Med” organic amenities

Second level

• Master bedroom with a queen size bed which can be converted into 2 single beds (on request)
• Marble bathroom with bathtub & “Med” organic amenities
• Private sundeck with loungers, accessible from the external staircases
• Spacious wardrobe

Each suite is equipped with:

• Minibar and Nespresso machine
• Fresh fruit Welcome amenity
• Interactive TV and telephone available on each level
• Safe and air conditioning
• Premium bespoke embroidered towels & bed linens 100% cotton

The image is representative only: displayed  suites from MSC World Europa Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same suite category)

• Surface: approx 46sqm, balcony 6 sqm, deck 16

Main level (Suite entrance):

• Balcony with outdoor chairs and a table

Second level:

The image is representative only: displayed suite from MSC World Europa Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same suite category)

• Surface:  approx . 40-53 sqm, deck 12
• Queen size bed which can be converted into 2 single beds (on request) with a panoramic sealed window on the side (no access outside)
• Separate living room with sofas and armchairs with a panoramic sealed window (no access outside)
• Marble bathroom with bathtub and “Med” organic amenities
• Premium bespoke embroidered towels & bed linens100% cotton
• Minibar Tea kettle & Fresh fruit Welcome amenity

The image are representative only: displayed suite from MSC Fantasia Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same suite category)

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• Surface:  approx . 31-43 sqm, balcony 8-21 sqm, deck 16-19
• Queen size bed which can be converted into 2 single beds (on request)
• Balcony equipped with outdoor chairs and a table
• Minibar, Nespresso machine and Fresh fruit Welcome amenity

The image are representative only: displayed suite from MSC Seashore Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same suite category)

NB: Select MSC Yacht Club Grand Suites are adapted for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.

• Surface:  approx . 25 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 15-21

NB: Select MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suites are adapted for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.

• Surface: approx. 15 sqm, deck 15-16
• Bathroom with shower and “Med” organic amenities
• Premium bespoke embroidered towels& bed linens 100% cotton

PRIVATE VENUES

The MSC Yacht Club is an authentic ship within a ship: each MSC Yacht Club venue has been meticulously tailored to provide our guests with the highest standards of comfort and privacy .

Get inspired by our selection of private venues.

Top Sail Lounge

The Top Sail Lounge, located in the MSC Yacht Club area at the forefront of the ship, offers breathtaking views alongside exceptional food and service. As part of a luxury cruise experience, this exclusive lounge is accessible 24/7 to MSC Yacht Club guests. A complimentary bar awaits you, with premium beverages available all day, as well as delicious gourmet finger food at various times. You can enjoy live music every evening and participate in hosted events like the High Tea moment and Officer Welcome Onboard cocktail.

MSC Yacht Club restaurant

The MSC Yacht Club Restaurant is an exclusive and private venue reserved only for you with spectacular sea views. Embark on a culinary journey and delight in gourmet creations and five-star service. From à la carte menus with premium Mediterranean and International cuisine to a dedicated team of international chefs sourcing local premium products, everything is thought to tantalize your taste buds. Our dedicated Sommelier will be pleased to advice a food & wine pairing experience and to present the wide selection of wines.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

The MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar is a dedicated outdoor terrace where guests can savour meals and drinks all day long. Start early morning with a wide selection of breakfast options with cereals to omelets, French toast, and fried eggs. Our waiters will take care of your every needs at the pool bar: delight with a variety of beverages such as craft cocktails, beers, wines, and for a high-end touch to your evening experience, savor a chilled glass of champagne.

The MSC Yacht Club Grill is available on Meraviglia, Seaside and World Class ships

MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Pool

The MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Pool is an exclusive luxurious outdoor area with captivating swimming pool, spacious sundeck, and relaxing large hot tubs for an remarkable luxury cruise experience. In the MSC Yacht Club you are provided with exceptional service, including fresh towels and cleaning sunglasses while enjoying the One Pool. Elegant and private cabanas are also available on selected ships.

SET SAIL FOR A WORLD of PRIVILEGES

From its elegant suites to its round-the-clock butler service, the MSC Yacht Club offers an all-inclusive luxury cruise experience

 with privacy and exclusivity while you can enjoy all the other vibrant activities that our ship offers. 

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Indulge yourself in luxury cruises with MSC Yacht Club. Surround yourself in unparalleled comfort and personalized service as you embark on an astounding voyage aboard our finest ships of dedicated venues including a private restaurant, lounge, pool and solarium, all featuring an all-inclusive drinks service.

• Butler service available 24 hours
• Dedicated concierge 24 hours
• Premium Beverages included: Premium Extra Drink package in all ship areas
• Internet package: Browse - 2 devices per person with unlimited Internet Package
• Dedicated priority check-in and check-out
• Room service available 24 hours
• Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
• Relaxation amenities in each suite (including bathrobe and slippers) and pillow menu
• Other personal touches such as luggage packing/unpacking service, newspaper service
• Most rewarding experience for MSC Voyagers Club points
• One free Cruise Change** (please consult Terms and Conditions)

Discover a world where privacy meets luxury, where every detail is meticulously crafted to exceed your highest expectations. Welcome to a ship within a ship, a secluded and elegant area is waiting for you.

• Lavishly fitted suites offering outstanding comfort located in the foredecks of the ship
• Dedicated exclusive Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium and Grill & Bar
• Gourmet dining in the private MSC Yacht Club restaurant. Free choice of dining time during restaurant opening hours
• Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service, light food selection 20 hours per day
• Live music available every night in the Top Sail Lounge
• Tailor made excursions and shopping experiences (not included in cruise fare)

At your own pace, indulge in the privacy and luxury of the MSC Yacht Club or step out of your secluded area and enjoy countless recreation, relaxation and entertainment opportunities offered throughout the ship.

• Access to all ship's facilities (bars and lounges, specialty restaurants, pools, etc)
• Discounted packages offer
• Premium buffet
• 10% discount on all MSC AUREA SPA treatments purchased on board
• Varied programme of Broadway and Las Vegas-style theatre shows
• Entertainment activities for adults, infants and children
• Recreational activities for children
• Open-air sports facilities
• Well-equipped gym with panoramic view

DESTINATIONs

Explore marvelous destinations all over the world with MSC Yacht Club, while enjoying the unique service, unrivalled comfort and exquisite luxury. The privileges of the MSC Yacht Club extend beyond the ship, discover our exclusive beach destinations with their own reserved MSC Yacht Club area .

Join the MSC Yacht Club Excursions and discover amazing hidden gems by participating in unique activities with knowledgeable local guides, specially crafted just for our valued MSC Yacht Club guests and covering a wide range of finely curated experiences and benefits.

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MSC YACHT CLUB: THE LUXURY CRUISE EXPERIENCE

A ship within the ship.

Which ships in the MSC Cruises fleet feature the MSC Yacht Club? MSC Yacht Club is featured in 15 of 23 MSC Cruises ships. Book now the one that suits you best:

- MSC Bellissima

- MSC Divina

- MSC Euribia

- MSC Fantasia

- MSC Grandiosa

- MSC Meraviglia

- MSC Preziosa

- MSC Seascape

- MSC Seashore

- MSC Seaside

- MSC Seaview

- MSC Splendida

- MSC Virtuosa

- MSC World America (from 2025)

- MSC World Europa .

MSC Yacht Club FAQ

What is the msc yacht club.

The MSC Yacht Club is an exclusive and private area entirely dedicated to luxury, privacy and comfort, an authentic ‘ship within a ship’ equipped with elegant suites, 24/7 butler service, and a dedicated concierge reception for your extraordinary luxury cruise experience. In the MSC Yacht Club you will have exclusive access to refined private venues including a restaurant, lounge, pool, and sundeck, along with an all-inclusive premium drinks service. Unlimited internet access and an extensive selection of recreational and entertainment opportunities, such as the thermal area in the MSC Aurea Spa and Broadway-style theatre shows, enhance your luxury cruise journey. For your family holiday, a world of excitement awaits young travelers on board MSC cruises, from kid’s club to aquapark , guaranteeing endless amusement.

What types of suites accommodation are available in the MSC Yacht Club?

All the accommodations in the MSC Yacht Club are elegant suites specially designed to ensure you the utmost comfort and privacy. The MSC Yacht Club features a range of 8 distinct suite types , each with its own unique touch of luxury and comfort. Although not all suite types are available on every ship, you will always be able to choose from a selection of elegant and comfortable accommodations according to your own preferences. All MSC Yacht Clubs on our ships provide refined Deluxe Suites with balconies and spacious wardrobes, as well as Royal Suites featuring direct balcony access from the bedroom and a private terrace. On Fantasia class ships, you can also choose from Grand Suites with ample living space or Executive & Family Suites with a panoramic sealed window and a separate living room. Indulge in high-end accommodations on our newest ships, offering innovative suite choices. Meraviglia class ships boast Duplex Suites with whirlpool, located at the front of the ship for breathtaking views. On Seaside class ships, MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape also offer Owner Suites with spacious terraces and a private whirlpool and Grand Suites. Owner Suites are also available on our World-class ships, including Duplex Suites, that can be chosen either with or without a whirlpool. All our newest ships also include refined Interior Suites .

From Myform Memory mattresses to Egyptian cotton bedding and mattresses and a Dorelan pillow menu, marble bathrooms to complimentary minibars, your every need is catered to for a truly exceptional luxury cruise .

What does MSC Yacht Club include?

In the MSC Yacht Club, you can enjoy an all-inclusive luxury cruise experience with a wide range of exclusive privileges, starting with 24-hour butler service , dedicated priority check-in and check-out , and a 24-hour dedicated concierge. Drinks are also included with the Premium Extra Drink package, not only in the MSC Yacht Club but also throughout the ship. This allows you to enjoy your favorite beverages at various locations such as the buffet, main restaurant, specialty restaurants, and onboard bars. Wi-Fi connection is available for the entire duration of the cruise with the Browse Cruise package for two devices per person.

Gourmet dining awaits at the private MSC Yacht Club restaurant , with flexible dining times. The Top Sail Lounge offers nightly live music, while the Panoramic Top Sail Lounge provides a bar, afternoon tea service, and light food selection for 20 hours a day. All MSC Yacht Club suites are situated on the foredecks of the ship to ensure you exceptional comfort with room service available 24/7 . You can benefit from unlimited access to the thermal area in the MSC Aurea SPA for your complete relaxation. You can also take advantage of spa discounts, specialty restaurant packages, open-air sports facilities , Kid’s Club, aquapark, and diverse programs of Broadway and Las Vegas-style theater shows.

Are drinks included in the MSC Yacht Club?

Which internet package is included in the msc yacht club.

MSC Yacht Club Guests benefit from the Browse internet package, with unlimited data valid for two devices per person for the entire duration of the cruise. This package allows you to: :

• Browse the web.
• Send and receive emails and images.
• Chat on messenger apps (e.g. WhatsApp).

Once onboard, you can also choose to upgrade the Browse internet package to the Browse and Stream package , available for an additional fee.

What are MSC Yacht Club Excursions? How can I book them?

What is the dress code for the msc yacht club are there themed parties i shall specifically pack for.

The dress code m ay vary depending on the venue and the time of the day. Top Sail Lounge - Dress code To fully appreciate the exclusive ambiance of the Top Sail Lounge, dressing appropriately in the lounge is highly recommended.

• By day: Casual clothing, including t-shirts and tops, is perfectly acceptable, but we kindly request that you do not wear swimwear at any given time.
• By night: Smart casual attire is required for entry to the Top Sail Lounge. Feel free to wear dresses, skirts, long pants, jeans, and button-down tops. However, please avoid wearing shorts and flip flops.

MSC Yacht Club Restaurant - Dress code To preserve the exceptional ambiance of this private restaurant we kindly ask you to dress in a way that complements its exclusiveness.

• By day: Feel at ease in casual wear, including t-shirts and tops, but to maintain a respectful atmosphere, we kindly request that swimwear not be worn at any time.
• By night: We kindly ask that you dress in smart casual attire. This includes options such as dresses, skirts, long pants, jeans, and button-down tops. However, please avoid shorts and flip flops.
• For Gala evenings: Dress elegantly and glamorously for your onboard photo with sophisticated outfits such as cocktail dresses, skirts, slacks, designer jeans, elegant dress tops, blazers, or even tuxedo suits and gowns.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar - Dress code Wear your bathing costumes, t-shirts, tank tops, hats, and sunglasses as you please. Just remember that topless bathing is not allowed in this family-friendly area.

Can you  bring external Guests such as family or friends staying in the main ship in the MSC Yacht Club area?

Is the msc yacht club luggage allowance higher compared to regular guests, are children and infants allowed in the msc yacht club, how to join the msc yacht club shall you need to register to the msc yacht club, as a msc yacht club guest do you collect more msc voyagers club points than other experiences.

Yes, MSC Yacht Club is MSC Cruises’ most rewarding experience :

• For cruises less than 5 nights or 6 days , you will earn 800 MSC Voyagers Club points .
• If your cruise ranges from 5 to 9 nights or 6 to 10 days , you will earn 1,500 MSC Voyagers Club points .
• If your cruise is longer than 10 nights or 11 days, you will earn 2,000 MSC Voyagers Club points .

How to upgrade to the MSC Yacht Club?

Can upgraded guests to the msc yacht club collect msc voyagers club points in the same way as other msc yacht club guests , terms and conditions, terms and conditions.

• **MSC Yacht Club guests are entitled to one free cruise change, applicable either on the cruise dates or on the destination. Such change needs to be performed up to 30 calendar days before departure, for a new cruise to sail within 90 calendar days from the original departure. Any cruise change shall be requested through MSC Book or our contact centers.
• Possibility to organise tailor made excursions depending from itineraries.
• For more information about the premium extra drink package please click here

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MSC World Europa cabins and suites

Msc world europa staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

MSC World Europa cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by MSC Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The MSC World Europa cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

MSC Yacht Club Owner Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

Layout (floor plan).

YC4 Suites feature a large balcony (with an outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool bath and alfresco dining area), floor-ceiling windows, separate dining room and living room, en suite bathroom (with large shower and spa tub), mirrored vanity (hairdryer), large walk-in closet (wardrobe with shoe rack, luggage storage, electronic safe box, lifejackets), smart HDTV (Interactive system), Wi-Fi, phone, mini-bar, refrigerator, espresso coffee machine.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

Category YJD (MSC Duplex Suites) are 2-floor accommodations. On Level 1 are the living/dining room (double sofabed), wardrobe, bathroom (shower), terrace (with an outdoor Jacuzzi, 4-seat dining table). On Level 2 are the Master Bedroom (double bed/non-convertible to twins), bathroom (shower, spa tub), wardrobe, Sundeck (loungers).

All passengers booked in Duplex Suites receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

• 2-deck-high (lower / upper level) stateroom - main level (living/dining room, double sofabed), upper level (master bedroom, queen bed convertible to 2 single beds / upon request)
• 2 HDTVs, 2 phones, electronic safe (in the closet), mini-bar
• 2 walk-in wardrobes
• 2 bathrooms with shower (1 with bathtub)
• private balcony with whirlpool hot tub
• Priority services (boarding, tendering, dinner seating / at onboard complimentary restaurants)
• 24-hour room service
• Unlimited drinks by MSC's "All-Inclusive Classic Drink Package"
• Complimentary Spa package - welcome cocktail, your-choice massage (spa menu), tanning shower, private wellness consultation, Thermal Area free access (throughout the cruise, adults only), private solarium access
• Complimentary room diffuser (100 ml)

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

Category YCD (MSC Duplex Suite) is a 2-deck accommodation.

On Level 1 are the dining/living room (double sofabed), wardrobe (walk-in closet), bathroom (shower), terrace (sundeck with loungers).

On Level 2 are the Master Bedroom (double bed/non-convertible to twins), bathroom (shower, spa tub), wardrobe.

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

All passengers booked in MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

• interactive large TV, phone, electronic safe (in the closet), Nespresso coffee machine
• Myform Memory mattresses
• Dorelan pillows menu
• Egyptian cotton bathrobes, slippers
• luxury bedding (by Mascioni)
• 1 queen bed (or 2 single beds/ upon request)
• private bathroom with shower
• fully stocked mini-bar
• goodnight gourmet chocolates (by Venchi)
• Nintendo Wii gaming console
• Priority services (check-in / check-out, embarkation / disembarkation, tendering)
• 24-hour personal concierge, butler service, room service (free delivery)
• Unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club venues (including the cabin's mini-bar drinks)
• All-inclusive (complimentary) free-time dining (lunches and dinners) in the exclusive MSC Yacht Club restaurant
• Unlimited drinks in all onboard bars and restaurants
• Free Thermal Suite access
• Direct access (via private elevator) to MSC Aurea Spa
• Exclusive access to "The One Sun Deck" and "Top Sail Lounge"

Grand Suite with Wraparound Terrace

Grand Suite with Terrace Jacuzzi

Aft-Facing Grand Suite with Wraparound Balcony

Promenade View Suite

Promenade View Suites (categories SLP and SRP) are new for MSC cabin type that features a private step-out balcony overlooking the Promenade Deck below. Double suites are with double beds, quad suites have a separate bedroom (double bed) plus a double sofabed in the living room.

Premium Family Suite Aurea

Family Suites are fitted with a double bed (convertible to two single beds), sofabed, and a separate kids' bedroom (with upper-lower bunk beds).

Junior Suite with Private Sundeck

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

SuperFamily Balcony Cabin

Note: Super Family cabins combine 2 connecting balcony staterooms.

All passengers booked in MSC Super Family cabins (connecting staterooms for families) receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

• 2 interactive TVs, 2 phones, 2 electronic safes (in the closets), 2 mini-bars
• 2 wardrobes
• 2 private bathrooms (1 with showers, 1 with shower/bathtub)
• 2 private balconies
• bed configuration (max sleeping capacity 6 people) - a combination of lower beds plus double sofabeds
• Dedicated and supervised kids activities (educational and recreational), "Doremi Chef" cooking courses

Classic dining (assigned first or second sitting) or Flexi dining (your time). Switching dining styles is available after booking and also after boarding the ship.

Promenade View Balcony Cabin

Infinite OceanView|French Balcony Cabin

MSC's "Infinite Ocean View" cabin type features a sliding window that opens to a French Balcony (glass balustrade).

Deluxe Oceanview Cabin

Interior Cabin

Studio Single Cabin

OceanView Studios and Interior Studios are single cabins fitted with 1x single French bed, bathroom (WC-shower-washbasin), wardrobe (safe, hairdryer), mirrored vanity with chair, smart HDTV, phone, mini-bar.

MSC's Studios (categories IS-Interior, OS-OceanView, BS-Balcony) are available for booking with single-occupancy rates only.

Handicap|Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

For passengers with disabilities, MSC World Europa has a total of 65 handicap-accessible cabins (33x Inside, 24x Balcony, 8x Junior Suite).

Next are listed the handicapped cabins (for disabled passengers) as types and categories.

• (IR1-IR2-Deluxe Interior) rooms: 9096, 9126, 10105, 10106, 10588, 11111, 11112, 11534, 11535, 11592, 11594, 12114, 12115, 12582, 12585, 14113, 14118, 14534, 14535, 14585, 14594, 15025, 15032, 15059, 15066, 15520, 15521, 15549, 15571, 16039, 16046, 16071, 16080
• (BA-Balcony Aurea, BR1-BR2-BR3-Deluxe Balcony, BP-Deluxe Balcony with Partial View) rooms: 10109, 10110, 10156, 10157, 11116, 11119, 11162, 11165, 12118, 12121, 12162, 12165, 14119, 14122, 14163, 14166, 15063, 15070, 15109, 15116, 16077, 16084, 16131, 16138
• (SM-Junior Suite Aurea/Suite with Sundeck) rooms: 9123, 9130, 9147, 9149, 9154, 9156, 9167, 9174

Each of the handicapped staterooms features: larger size (compared to the non-accessible counterpart), wider doors (width 35 inches / 0,9 m, sitting-level keycard slot), wider turning spaces (5 ft / 1,5 m), ramped thresholds, beds with open bed frames, lowered vanity in the sitting area, amplified phones, captioned TVs, wider bathrooms (door width 35 inches / 0,9 m, roll-in shower, fold-down shower bench, grab rails, lower sinks and closet rods, raised toilets, hand-held shower head, seat height from the floor 0,4 m).

All ADA cabins also feature a convenient location near the elevators.

The ship's gangways are all wide enough for most types of wheelchairs and disability scooters.

All decks provide elevator access.

All passenger lifts have visual, audio and Braille deck indicators.

During an emergency, dedicated crew personnel helps all disabled guests (also those with reduced mobility) to board the ship's lifeboats.

MSC World Europa cabins review

Of all MSC World Europa staterooms (2633 total), around 65% are outside. Most passenger cabins have a double bed (convertible to 2x single beds) plus a convertible couch (double sofabed) to accommodate 3rd/4th person. The number of all cabin categories is 19, including 7 new for MSC types of cabins. Guaranteed cabin categories include YCW-Yacht Club Suite, BW-Balcony, OW-Oceanview, IW-Inside.

• Double beds are not available in categories Interior Studio and Outside Studio.
• Bunk beds are not suitable for kids under 16 yo.
• 3rd and 4th beds are not available in categories Interior Studio, Interior Bella, Oceanview Studio, Promenade View Balcony, MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite.
• 5th and 6th beds are available only in the category Family Suite Aurea.
• Cabin balconies are two types - with a metal balustrade/guardrail, and with a half-glass/half-metal balustrade.

For accommodating more guests (up to 8), the ship offers 3 types of "family cabins", comprising of 2 or 3 modular connecting rooms (and their balconies). These are the categories FPB ("Super Family Plus"), FLA ("Super Family"), and FMB ("Family") balconied staterooms.

For passengers with disabilities, the liner has a total of 65 handicapped/wheelchair-accessible ADA cabins (33x Inside, 24x Balcony, 8x Junior Suite).

World Europa is the first MSC ship to have Promenade View cabins (aft located "interior balcony" cabins overlooking Promenade Deck), Duplex Suites (2-deck accommodations with large terraces, some with an outdoor Jacuzzi), AUREA Suites (with aft-facing wraparound balconies), AUREA Family Suites (larger-sized balcony cabins with a kids bedroom with bunk beds), Infinite Oceanview (French Balcony cabins with down-sliding windows/balustrades opening to a Juliet/false balcony).

Follows the review of MSC World Europa staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services.

All passenger cabins as standard/complimentary amenities offer twin beds (singles convertible to King-size double bed/upon request), leather headboard, bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, pillow menu, large wardrobe, smart HDTV (with an interactive TV system allowing bookings from the cabin, also itinerary/ports and tours/excursions information, movies on demand, live webcam views), direct-dial phone (intercom/onboard connections only), electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, mini-bar/fridge, sitting/lounge area (mirrored vanity table, chairs), en-suite bathroom (WC/wall-mounted toilet, single-sink vanity, shower), individual air-conditioning (thermostat controlled), Wi-Fi Internet access.

All MSC YACHT CLUB suites are also fitted with Nespresso machines. All Suite categories feature larger bathrooms with bathtubs.

• YC4-Royal Suites feature a large balcony (with an outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool bath and alfresco dining area with a 6-seat table), separate dining room, living room, bathroom (with spa tub), walk-in closet (wardrobe with shoe rack, luggage storage), 2x HDTVs.
• YJD-Duplex Suites are 2-deck accommodations. Level 1 houses the living/dining room (double sofabed), bathroom (shower), terrace (with Jacuzzi, 4-seat dining table). Level 2 houses the Master Bedroom (double bed/non-convertible), bathroom (shower, spa tub), Sundeck (sun loungers).
• YCD-Duplex Suites are 2-deck accommodations. Level 1 houses the dining/living room (double sofabed), walk-in closet, bathroom (shower), terrace (sundeck with loungers). Level 2 houses the Master Bedroom (double bed), bathroom (shower, spa tub).
• Other "yacht club" suite categories include YC1-Deluxe and YIN-Interior.
• Two new Owner Suites (YC4) feature a double bedroom (walk-in closet) and bathroom (with a full-size bathtub), a separate living-dining area (with floor-ceiling windows), two sundecks (terraces with alfresco dining areas and Jacuzzies).

The new AUREA cabin categories are S3 (Family Suite), SC3 (Promenade View Suite), SE3 (Grand Suite), SJ3 (Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi), and ST3 (Grand Suite with Wraparound Balcony).

All "Promenade View" staterooms are actually interior-facing cabins with balconies that overlook the Promenade (partially covered by a LED screen interior space lined up with dining and entertainment venues).

Interconnecting “cluster cabins” are specifically designed for large families and family group travel. This new concept allows up to 3 cruise staterooms to be linked together and opened up. Family cabins are in 2 main categories – FAMILY (max occupancy 6 passengers, 2 connecting rooms, 2 baths, 1 balcony) and SUPERFAMILY (max occupancy 6 passengers, 2 connecting rooms, 2 baths /1 with bathtub, 2 balconies).

MSC “BELLA cabins” are in categories I1-Inside, O1-Oceanview, B1-Balcony. Booking Bella-class staterooms additionally offer as extra perks: 20-hour gourmet buffet, organized daily scheduled activities, access to a dedicated swimming pool, modern gym, open-air sports facilities, plus earning MSC Club points for more perks on the next cruise.

MSC “FANTASTICA cabins” are in categories I2-Inside, O2-Oceanview, B2-Balcony, FLA-SuperFamily. Booking Fantastica-class staterooms additionally offer as extra perks: 24-hour room service, 50% discount on fitness classes, specially dedicated to kids activities, free in-room dining (breakfast), free delivery, priority dinner sitting, cooking sessions with the ship’s Master Chef. These higher-grade cabins are with upper deck location and offer easy access to elevators and popular lounges.

MSC “AUREA cabins” are in categories B3-Balcony, S3-Family Suite, SC3-Promenade View Suite, SE3-Grand Suite, SJ3-Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi, ST3-Grand Suite with Premium Balcony. Booking Aurea-class staterooms additionally offers: a complimentary Aurea Spa package, Thermal Area unlimited access, 60-min massage PP (max 2 per cabin), 20-min Solarium usage, welcome cocktail party, plus priority services (check-in, embarkation, tendering), bathrobes, slippers, luxury spa products, 24-hour unlimited drinks (specialty coffee, wine and beer, cocktails, soft beverages, gelato ice cream).

MSC YACHT CLUB passengers enjoy an exclusive butler service (available 24-hours), dedicated concierge service (24-hour Concierge Reception), all-inclusive dining (a la carte menu, your-time dining in an exclusive gourmet restaurant (TBN), unlimited drinks (from cabin’s mini-bar and in all Yacht Club complex areas), exclusive “The One Sun Deck” (suites-only sundeck area) access, exclusive Top Sail Lounge access. The YACHT CLUB’s exclusive lounge areas are “Top Sail Lounge” (with its own restaurant) and “The One Pool Deck” (swimming pool, whirlpools, sundeck served by its own bar).

Passengers booked in MSC Wellness cabins (IW-Inside, OW-Oceanview, BW-Balcony, and YCW-Yacht Club) receive access to dedicated sports facilities, training equipment, and amenities, along with the personal trainer, personalized fitness program, exclusive fitness-themed excursions, healthy food/drinks, charge-free laundry service (gym wear only).

Note: On decks 13 and 14, balcony cabins colored in pink are the line’s new “wellness” class. In the same class are also the interior staterooms on deck 13, plus 4 outside staterooms on deck 8.

ZOE is MSC's (and cruise industry's first) new in-cabin digital assistant. The technology was developed by Harman International (US-based company, a fully-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics).

• ZOE is an artificial intelligence device (voice-enabled, with advanced voice recognition software) available in all passenger staterooms.
• ZOE speaks 7 languages, answer cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations and bookings.
• The digital device features far-field microphones, top-quality speaker, quad-core processor (for fast response times), direct phone connection (through Bluetooth). The system can also upgrade its own database to answer previously unanswerable questions.
• Passenger data (including itinerary/tour and shipboard preferences) is stored in the Cloud Storage system and used on the next scheduled voyage.
• The device (sized ~15 cm) can be activated whenever passengers choose. A waiver must be signed to agree for their personal data to be stored.

Starting with Bellissima (2019), ZOE is available on all newbuild MSC liners and to be introduced fleetwide by the year 2024.

MSC World Europa cabin and suite plans are property of MSC Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

MSC Cruises Drink Packages & Prices (UPDATED)

 On a recent MSC Cruise, I booked an aft balcony with a special rate that included the “Easy Package”. I really had no idea what to expect since I never booked an MSC Cruise with a beverage package in the past.

Upon embarking, I was told by staff how the Easy Package didn’t include much and couldn’t be used at a specialty dining restaurant. With that information, I paid a nominal upgrade on the spot to the “Easy Plus” package to make sure I had more choices and that I could use the package while dining in every restaurant.

So is a drink package on MSC worth it? Let’s find out!

About the drink packages:

MSC Cruises offers a variety of drink packages for their cruises, including the “Easy” package, “Easy Plus” package, “Premium Extra” package, an Alcohol-Free package for minors, and a Minors package. The packages range in price and offerings, with the Easy Plus package allowing for more choices and access to specialty dining restaurants. Recent changes include gratuity now being included in the pricing. It’s important to understand what each package includes and excludes before making a decision.

Quick things to know:

• MSC Cruises offers various drink packages like the “Easy,” “Easy Plus,” “Premium Extra,” Alcohol-Free, and Minors package.
• Prices range from $19/day for the Minors package to $85/day for the Premium Extra package.
• The Easy Plus package offers more options and includes access to specialty dining restaurants for an additional cost (best value)
• Drink package prices include gratuity
• Drink packages CAN BE USED on Ocean Cay
• If your package doesn’t cover the drink cost, just pay the difference!
• The Mini bar in the cabin is not included in any package
• Everyone in the cabin needs to purchase the same drink package (excluding minors)

MSC Drink Package Prices

Depending on which you choose, you can get a package for as little as $19/day (Minors) – but the most popular package is the Easy Plus Package which starts at $61/day. The good news is that MSC Is running quite a few promotions that INCLUDE the Easy Plus Package ! Take a look at their promotions here.

What do the drink packages on MSC cruises cost?

We’ll be posting accurate European prices shortly, as they have also changed recently.

MSC Cruises Drink Packages Compared (NEW 2024 prices)

There are 5 drink package options that MSC Cruises offers on its ships including the “Easy” package, “Easy Plus” package, “Premium Extra” Package, and the Alcohol-Free Package (with a different price for minors and adults)

• See : MSC Cruises Bar & Drink Menus with Prices

Easy Drink Package

The “ Easy Package ” is the most basic alcoholic beverage package on MSC Cruises with a cost of $46 per day per adult and is sometimes offered at no charge as a promotion. (This package is $49 per day on short cruises of less than 6 nights and is even more expensive if purchased onboard)

Liquor choices that go into mixed drinks are generic and sometimes off-brand.

The upside to this beverage package is that it also includes bottled water, soft drinks & juices as well as espresso, coffee cappuccino, and other hot drinks (tea, hot chocolate, etc.) With many cruise lines when purchasing a drink package, they often exclude bottled water and coffee drinks. 

So if you are a heavy coffee drinker and enjoy bottled water with a few beers throughout the day, this is likely your good choice. 

This is the package that was included on my Meraviglia cruise with the base cruise fare. Initially, this seemed like a good option as it covers the basics, but some restrictions were inconvenient enough to make me upgrade to the Premium Plus.

An important exception to the Easy Package!

  You CANNOT use the Easy beverage package in any of the specialty restaurants . So if you want a gin & tonic at dinner, you’re out of luck. Even more bizarre, bringing a beverage to dinner is specifically prohibited forcing you to purchase any drinks regardless of price for the time you are in a specialty restaurant. 

MSC Easy Drink Package Menu & What’s Included

The Easy drink package entitles you to any beverage up to $7.50 ( sort of ). For your convenience, menus throughout the ships have a section specifying what’s included in the easy beverage package. However even though some beer prices by the bottle are $7.50 or less, those are EXCLUDED from this package. Strange, right?

For beer, with the Easy Drink Package, the only option is Heineken Draft or sometimes Miller Light, and the wines are off-label or inexpensive brands only marked as “chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel Rose, Cabernet, or Merlot (Plus a random label of sparkling wine or Prosecco). So if you’re not picky, this package may be sufficient. 

Martini | Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive or lemon peel Manhattan | Whisky, red vermouth, Angostura bitters Daiquiri | Rum, lime juice, sugar syrup Cosmopolitan | Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime Sidecar | Brandy, triple sec, lemon juice Screwdriver | Vodka, orange juice Margarita | Tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, lime juice Moscow Mule | Vodka, lime, ginger beer Cape Cod | Vodka, cranberry juice Mimosa | Sparkling wine, orange juice Gin Fizz | Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda Pink Lady | Gin, lemon juice, grenadine Sea Breeze | Vodka, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice Caipiroska | Vodka, diced lime, sugar Blue Hawaiian | Rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, coconut cream Tequila Sunrise | Tequila, orange juice, grenadine Bloody Mary | Vodka, tomato juice, salt, pepper, tabasco, Worcestershire sauce Long Island Iced Tea | Vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, cola Mojito | Rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, soda Piña Colada | Rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice Strawberry Daiquiri | Rum, strawberry purée, sweet & sour mix

Alcohol-free cocktails included

Nojito | Lime, fresh mint leaves, sugar, Mojito mix, club soda Magic Island | Pineapple, orange and lemon juice, grenadine, Sprite Cuddle on the Beach | Peach purée, orange juice, cranberry juice Royal Punch | Passion fruit purée, pineapple juice, cranberry juice Fruit Smoothie | Orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, fresh banana, guava juice, mango purée Coco Colada | Fresh pineapple, coconut cream, pineapple juice, milk Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri | Strawberry purée, sweet & sour mix, sugar syrup

Beer Included in the MSC Easy Drinks Package

Heineken draft beer (ONLY)

For this package, even though bottled beers are less than the price cap of $7.50, they’re specifically excluded. Mindblowing, right? It just adds to the confusion about the MSC Drinks packages.

Sodas Included in the Easy Package

Sodas by the glass, Fruit juices by the glass, Still or sparkling mineral water

Other beverages included

Espresso, Decaf espresso, Cappuccino, Decaf cappuccino, Caffè latte, Glass of milk, Hot chocolate, Hot tea

Is the Easy package worth it?

That really depends. If you drink basic cocktails such as Gin & Tonic, Bloody Mary, Screwdriver , etc, and aren’t picky about the liquor used, the Easy Package may work for you. 

Easy Plus Drink Package

The Easy Plus Package cost is $61 per day , ($64 for shorter cruises of 6 days or less) but you can upgrade from the Easy package for about $23/per day per person

With this beverage package, you can order drinks in specialty dining restaurants as well as anything included in the above Easy package. There are caveats, more on that later.

Any beverages up to $10 are included in this package which gets you all of the beer options, more wine options, and some frozen drink options that aren’t available in the most basic drink package.  There is also a larger range of liquor brands, cordials, and martinis available at this price point.

The Easy Plus Package is the most common drinks package because it includes just about everything that a typical drinker would order. Even better, this package can be used in specialty dining restaurants as well. With recent changes to the beverage packages, the cruise line now allows you to order a drink that is not included in the package and only pay the difference (plus gratuity)

This is what we ultimately upgraded to from our included Easy Package. It was well worth the upgrade not only for the more inclusive offering, but for the simplicity of not having to think about what we were ordering and if it was included.

In addition to the Easy Package, you can also order the following:

Cocktails included:.

Sapphire Martini Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini dry, olive or lemon peel Appletini Absolut Classic and Absolut Vanilia vodka, apple sour liqueur, sweet & sour mix Royal Manhattan Crown Royal, Martini Rosso, Angostura bitters Cuban Daiquiri Bacardi Superior white rum, lime juice, sugar syrup Absolut Cosmo Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, Rose’s lime Spanish Sidecar Cardinal Mendoza brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar syrup Screwdriver Made in USA T ito’s vodka, orange juice Classic Margarita Jose Cuervo silver tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, lime juice Dutch Mule K etel One vodka, lime, ginger beer Absolut Cape Cod Absolut Classic vodka, cranberry juice Mimosa Blossom Absolut Mango vodka, Galliano, orange juice, prosecco Bombay Fizz Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda Ultimate Pink Lady Beefeater London Dry gin, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup Caribbean Breeze Ketel One vodka, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, lime Masters of the Sea Caipirinha Premium cachaça, diced lime, sugar Blue Hawaiian Punch Bacardi Superior white rum, Malibu coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, coconut cream Aperol Spritz Aperol, prosecco, club soda, orange slice Jalisco Sunrise Jose Cuervo silver tequila, orange juice, grenadine Absolut Bloody Mary Absolut Classic vodka, tomato juice, salt, pepper, tabasco, Worcestershire sauce Ultimate Iced Tea Smirnoff vodka, Bacardi Superior White rum, Beefeater gin, Jose Cuervo silver tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, cola Bacardi Mojito Bacardi Superior white rum, fresh mint leaves, lime, sugar, club soda Mudslide Absolut vodka, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, heavy cream Baileys Alexander Baileys Irish Cream, dark crème de cacao, cream

Frozen Drinks:

Mango Tropical Trooper Cruzan mango rum, peach schnapps, triple sec, mango juice, fresh mint Rock Lobster Malibu coconut rum, banana liqueur, grenadine, fresh banana, pineapple and orange juice, Gosling’s Black Seal rum Ultimate Piña Colada Bacardi Superior white rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, fresh pineapple B.B.C Bailey’s Irish Cream, Bacardi Superior white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, fresh banana Original Strawberry Daiquiri Bacardi Superior white rum, strawberry purée, sweet & sour mix Miami Vice Miami’s hottest drink: half Strawberry Daiquiri and half Piña Colada Frozen Toblerone Bailey’s Irish Cream, macadamia nut syrup, Swiss white chocolate syrup, cream

Beer Included in the Easy Plus package:

Miller Lite USA Budweiser USA Bud Light USA Coors Light USA Michelob Ultra USA Heineken Netherlands Corona Extra Mexico Dos Equis Mexico Red Stripe Jamaica Stella Artois Belgium

Samuel Adams USA Yuengling Lager USA Newcastle Brown Ale England Blue Moon USA Beck’s Germany Peroni Nastro Azzurro Italy Pilsner Urquell Czech Republic Guinness Pub Draft Ireland Angry Orchard Apple Cider USA Heineken 0.0 Netherlands

MSC Easy Plus Package Menu

This is an example of the Easy Plus menu from within the MSC mobile app. Just know that you are entitled to anything up to $10. See the complete list below.

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Premium Extra Package

This drinks package allows you to purchase any beverage up to $16 , however, it comes at a high cost of $85.00 / day per person (this can be as much as $104/day if you are on a short cruise and purchase onboard). You can upgrade from a lower-cost beverage package for the difference in price, i.e. if you have the easy package, for approximately $43/day you can upgrade to this Premium package.  (Note: Prices have changed as of March 1, 2023, and this information reflects the newest pricing)

While this package covers most top-shelf liquor, there are still quite a few wines and drinks that are more than $16, so it’s not as inclusive as other cruise lines’ most premium drink packages.

MSC Premium Extra Drink Menu

Most premium liquors can be purchased with this package including Grey Goose, Aviation Gin, Belvedere, etc. (see the menu below). However, there are still plenty of drinks that are strategically priced above $16, making this package far from all-inclusive. Additionally, most of the champagne and decent wine on board is significantly more than the limit allowed by this package. It’s hard to make sense of this package unless your tastes are squarely within the more premium liquor brands included.

A bonus of these drinks packages is the discounting on bottles of wine (25%), but the reality is good bottles of wine are generally only available at The Butchers Cut Steakhouse, so unless you are dining there regularly, that benefit is minimal. 

In addition to the Easy Package & Easy Plus Package, you can also order the following beverages:

Drinks included in the premium extra package:.

Aviation Martini Aviation gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, fresh lemon juice Hemingway Daiquiri Zacapa 23Y rum, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur Santa Teresa Manhattan Santa Teresa 1796 rum, orange bitters, red vermouth Gold Rush Woodford Reserve bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup MSC Signature Martini Disaronno liqueur, Grey Goose vodka, Licor 43, lemon peel Mule Le Poire Grey Goose Le Poire vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer Shanghai Margarita Patrón Silver tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger zest Chili Passion Caipirinha Premium caçhaca, lime, raw sugar, hot chili sauce, passion fruit, jalapeño

Ultimate Mai Tai Appleton Estate rum, Bacardi Superior white rum, Disaronno liqueur, pineapple and orange juice, sweet & sour mix, grenadine Purple Rain Bacardi Superior white rum, Finlandia vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, sweet & sour mix, grenadine Coco Loco Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum, Malibu coconut rum, Piña Colada mix, mango purée, fruit punch Jamaican Paradise Appleton Estate rum, Malibu coconut rum, Jose Cuervo silver tequila, Midori melon liqueur, blue curaçao, sweet & sour mix Miami Beach Iced Tea Bacardi Superior white rum, Beefeater gin, Smirnoff vodka, Cuervo silver tequila, blue curaçao, sugar syrup, Sprite Sunset Beach Malibu coconut rum, raspberry liqueur, orange and pineapple juice, grenadine Tropical Tease Midori melon liqueur, Malibu coconut rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice Emerald Mariachi 1800 Reposado tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, passion fruit syrup, pineapple juice Mango Mojito Bacardi mango rum, mango purée, fresh mint leaves, lime, club sod a

You ONLY pay the difference in price for a beverage not included in your MSC DRINK package

You can now get a credit towards any drinks not included in your MSC Drink package!. The credit towards a drink is $8 per drink for the Easy Package, $10 per drink for the Easy Plus Package, and $16 per drink for the Premium Extra Package.

For European cruises the credit you get is 7 Euro for the Easy Package, 9 Euro for the Easy Plus and 14 Euro for the Premium Extra package on MSC.

Alcoholic-Free and Minors Package on MSC Cruises

You might be interested in the non-alcoholic package if you’re not a drinker or when traveling with children. This package offers non-alcoholic cocktails, sodas, energy drinks, juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. This package doesn’t apply to specialty restaurants unless it’s for a minor whose group purchased the Easy Plus or Premium Extra alcoholic package. So be prepared to pay for your soda when dining at the Butcher’s Cut, even if you have this package.

These prices will vary if booked on the ship on the day of sailing. Usually by an additional 10% or more. Short sailings are considered anything less than 7 days.

This table of prices is pretty mind-numbing and takes the fun out of figuring out what package is right. Why there are different prices for different lengths of cruise is bizarre and just another way that MSC tends to overcomplicate everything.

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In Summary, My experience with the MSC Drink Packages

Originally, I thought the Easy package would be sufficient for our cruise, but discovering the limited beverage options and the fact that you cannot use the package in specialty dining restaurants, we chose to upgrade to the Easy Plus.

Overall this was a good choice, because of the wider variety of options and the ability to use in a specialty restaurant. However, it’s important to know – that when using the Easy Plus in a specialty restaurant like Butcher’s Cut, you must order off of the wine/drink menus in that restaurant!

If your favorite glass of wine isn’t available in the restaurant, you are forbidden to bring anything from an outside bar, which really makes no sense. This is something that they do NOT TELL YOU when upgrading from Easy to Easy Plus on the ship.

Normally this wouldn’t be a big issue except there were very few options on beverage menus that were covered by the Easy Plus package.

Drink Calculator – Are drink packages worth it on MSC?

Let’s find out if getting a drink package is worth it or not by using our handy drink calculator! Simply choose the package you plan on purchasing and estimate how many drinks per day you might consume and see if you “break even”

• Choose the package type you are considering. We’ve entered the package price per MSC Cruises but you can adjust the daily charge if you are getting a promo on the package price.
• Enter the number of cruise days
• Estimate your consumption of each type of beverage. We’ve put the average beverage prices based on the Drink Menus, but you can adjust this if you know you like more expensive drink options.

Easy Package includes:

Specific drinks listed on the easy drink menu (found here).

These drinks are sort of “vague” in some respect, so definitely look at the MSC Drink Menus article , where there is a unique menu for the Easy Package.

The Easy Package covers all of the above served in the bars, buffet and main restaurant as well as Ocean Cay and other exclusive destinations. This package CANNOT be used in specialty restaurants.

Easy Plus Package includes:

Bottomless beverages priced up to $10 all day long.

The Easy Plus Package can be enjoyed in the bars, buffet, main restaurant and specialty restaurants , Ocean Cay, and other exclusive destinations.

Premium Extra Package includes:

Premium beverages priced up to $16.

The Premium Extra Package can be enjoyed in the bars, buffet, main restaurant, and specialty restaurants as well as Ocean Cay and other exclusive destinations.

Estimate Your Daily Consumption:

Each field contains the average price found on most MSC ships in US Dollars.

Remember! Any drink not within your package limit, you pay the overage cost plus the service charge! If you tend to drink nicer wines or cocktails, you can adjust the average price of each beverage in the corresponding boxes! This helps give you a more accurate idea of your possible spending. (15% gratuities on European, Emirates, South Caribbean, Red Sea, South America (Brazil and Argentine) and Far East itineraries, and 18% gratuity on North America itineraries.)

Each field contains the average price found on most MSC ships. For the Premium Extra package, all drinks up to $15 are included. If you tend to drink nicer wines or cocktails, you can adjust the average price of each beverage in the corresponding boxes – Remember, for anything over the included price, you pay the difference plus a service charge or gratuity (15% gratuities on European, Emirates, South Caribbean, Red Sea, South America (Brazil and Argentine) and Far East itineraries, and 18% gratuity on North America itineraries.)!

You haven’t broken even on the Easy Package yet!

You BROKE EVEN on the Easy Package!

You haven’t broken even on the Easy PLUS Package yet!

You BROKE EVEN on the Easy PLUS Package!

You haven’t broken even on the Premium Extra Package yet!

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On MSc how much doe sit cost if you buy a beer or a soda pop per purchase since i do not drink much alcohol at all and maybe two sodas a day

Wayne – You can get a beer for about $7.50 and a soda for $3.00-$3.50 + gratuity. You can see the MSC drink menus here

How do you know if the drink you order is within the 10$ limit on the easy plus package? Do the bartenders tell you? I would hate to get a bill for the extra few dollars if not covered. Thanks!

Hi Robin, They are very good about telling you right away if anything you order isn’t in the package, but the menus are also scattered around everywhere, and you’ll quickly learn what types of drinks are extra. I found that the selection of drinks wasn’t incredibly huge, so I knew fast what they had that I liked, and which were going to cost a little more.

I don’t drink alcohol but would like the occasional soda. Is it possible to purchase just individual drinks without the packages?

Hi Peter, Absolutely! If you take a look at the MSC Drink Menus (here) – on the first menu, flip to the last page. You’ll see the list of sodas and other beverages. It’s definitely not worth a package with the occasional soda.

Hi! Sailing in a couple days. Just want water and maybe a MOCKtail or 2 for a day. I wasn’t clear on how much mineral water is included per day or how to access. No soda, tea or coffee for me. The calculator did not offer the nonalcoholic package so wanted your recommendations- I do need to drink alot of water. Can I bring any sealed bottled water aboard? Is there gratuities on bottled water as well and how big are the bottles? Thanks in advance!

Hi Amy – Good point on the calculator – we’ll fix that and add the non-alcoholic package! At about $28 per day for the non-alcoholic package and a water being about $3.25 + gratuities, You’d end up needing to buy about 7 bottled waters per day to “break even”. (They are the large 17 oz sizes you’d get in a restaurant, so it’s a pretty good value) The non alcoholic cocktails are included as well and are usually about $7 to my recollection, but here’s the menus for MSC Drinks . (the first menu flips through to all the non-alcoholic in the back of the menu) – About bringing water, etc. MSC Is one of the only cruise lines that literally allows no beverages to be brought on the ship. Enjoy your cruise! I hope this helps.

We are looking at doing a cruise with our teens in the spring. We don’t drink alcohol, so is it worth buying a drink package? We would like access to sodas, juices, anything non alcoholic, so wondering if you’d advise to get a drink pkg or not. Thanks!

Hi Diana – Basic tea, coffee, water is included in the fare but soda, specialty coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages aren’t included. There IS an Alcohol free package for $28/day per person +/- which is quite a bit less than the other drink packages. HOWEVER, MSC Often does a promo with the “easy” package or “easy plus” as a perk for a bit of an extra charge. Doing the math, you’ll often find that the little higher rate on a cruise that includes the drink package is far less than buying the package separately. For example, on a 7 day booking I looked and the all included fare was about $37/per person per day more expensive and the drink package was included as well as wifi and onboard credit. More benefits for less money for sure! SO be sure to check that pricing and use our drink calculator for MSC (here) to see if you even drink enough soda/non-alcoholic things to make it worth it.

Your calculator doesn’t take into account that they add a 15% gratuity to each drink, and the package includes the gratuity.

Hi Brad, thanks for the comment, we’ll make a change to the formula to include the gratuity in the calculations!

Is there a time limit in between each drink? Like a waiting period of 10/15 minutes?

Hi Sarah – There is not. We would often try a drink of the day or some specialty, hate it, and immediately order something else.

Hope this helps!

I want to get the easy drinks package but my husband cant drink due to Ill health. Do MSC take this into consideration or will we have to both buy same package.

Hi Karen – Normally with a medical notice from a doctor, the second person doesn’t have to purchase an alcohol package. HOWEVER, MSC rules change… sometimes depending on who you speak to. My experience with this is that they will request you purchase the EASY package for yourself and the NON ALCOHOLIC package for your husband. But it will have to be done by phone, and whether they ask for medical proof will likely depend on who you speak to at the time. I had friends traveling with us that were in your exact situation and they were not asked for proof but were in fact told the non drinking person has to purchase a non-alcoholic package.

Is Redbul available at no additional cost in the easy plus package?

Yes, my recollection is that energy drinks were included with the Easy Plus!

So for my wife who does not drink any alcohol is the minor package the best? Based on the menu the easy plus package covers a variety of beers is that correct vs only Heineken on the easy package.

Hi Jason, they (MSC) will likely require the Alcohol-Free Package as I believe the Minors package is truly teens and below. They’re basically the same thing, you’re just getting penalized for being a grown up 🙂 – That said, the Easy Plus package you are considering does cover all of the beers. There wasn’t a beer served that wasn’t covered by the Easy Plus. And yes, Heineken is the only thing available on the Easy Package. So if you’re a beer drinker, it’s worth looking at the Easy Plus. BUT! Keep in mind, the specials that MSC runs sometimes include the beverage packages and it may be cheaper to go ahead and book with those specials rather than cruise only and adding an Alcohol-Free Package + Easy Plus package. Even if your wife doesn’t take advantage of the alcohol, she can have all of the non-alcoholic beverages she wants and in the end the total price may be less on the promotion. Hope this helps!

If you purchase a non-alcoholic drink package, do you pay the difference for an alcoholic drink or the full price?

Hi Tom – The non alcoholic package won’t work to apply anything towards an alcoholic beverage purchase. However if you have the most basic beverage package (Easy), you can pay the difference for drinks that are more expensive than what is covered by the Easy (this is new for 2023)

Thank you, kind of what I thought. I’d have to to go easy plus since the easy package is not inclusive of some of the non-alcoholic drinks I would like.

Interesting! I’m curious about what non-alcoholic drinks you like that wouldn’t be included in the Easy Package? In our experience, everything non-alcoholic was included in the Easy Package (but there may be something I’m missing!) 🙂

What to do if one person drinks and other doesn’t on the same cabin?

Typically everyone of age in the same cabin must have the same drink package. The cruise line will make an exception for medical reasons. Mostly they don’t want one person getting the package and sharing the drinks with their cabin mate 🙁

Thank you for all of this information. It is very hard to navigate all of this from MSC website. I am not a big drinker so I wasn’t sure if the packages were necessary. Your drink calculator is very helpful . If you could answer a question: there are no frozen drinks on the easy drink menu. Does that mean there is no option for frozen margaritas?

Hi Claudia, I’m glad this information helped! We were able to get frozen drinks without a problem, as long as the liquor type was in the basic package. They didn’t distinguish between frozen or on the rocks with things like Margaritas and Daiquiris.

We are sailing to Rome from Durban 20th April and have bought 18 of the 18 unit packages, my question is does a unit mean a short and a mixer, ie, rum and coke or it that 2 units.

Hi Jennifer, we’ve done both Europe & USA cruises on MSC – and in our experience, a rum and coke was in fact a single drink. I know in Europe, it’s common to sell the mixer separate, but that does not seem to be the case on MSC Ships. I hope this helps & enjoy your cruise!

My husband and I are booked to sail from Durban in April on msc Orchestra 25 day cruise to Genoa. Please can you advise if drinks packages are on offer on the ship or if we pay per drink and are soft drinks free? If we pay per drink can you email prices so that we can work out a budget, many thanks.

Hi Ann! When you login to your MSC account you should see a way to pre-purchase the packages. If you wait until you get on the ship, they will be about 20% more expensive! We did the “easy” package which covered sodas, specialty coffee, bottled water, and quite a few basic drinks, but upgraded on another trip to the Easy Plus which gets you better beverages and allows you to use the package in the specialty restaurants (which you can’t with the basic Easy package). We put together a handy drink calculator for MSC (See the drink calculator) so you can estimate your budget based on how you normally consume. This will let you know really fast if you’re going to make the drink package worth it! I hope this helps.

Their top package used to include everything but full bottles of wine. Last time on Miraviglia it included everything on the champagne bar menu including $20 drinks. On the Seaside it used to cover the specialty chocolate drinks and gelato. Mildly disappointed. Used to be the best package. Bartenders loved it because they could make the high dollar stuff most people won’t try

I feel your disappointment! When we were on the Meraviglia , the whole drink package was so confusing that even some of the staff weren’t sure what to include or not. I had hoped they’d simplify it, but the new packages with prices were just released, and it’s still a head-scratcher.

It will be our first time on a cruise. Reading your tips is being mind and eye opening. We will make sure to have every single detail well calculated before we proceed. Thank you! Great website!

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From private butlers to swim-up bars and wine cellars, here are the world’s best river cruise lines shortlisted in the 2024 Globe Travel Awards.

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1. Riverside Luxury Cruises

Owner's Suite on Riverside Mozart

Launched in spring 2023, Riverside Luxury Cruises is Europe’s newest ultra-luxury river cruise line with 24-hour personal butlers, regional fine dining and VIP excursions from driving in a Citroën 2CV through the vineyards of Beaujolais to a traditional breakfast with farmers in Serbia and a private guided tour through Empress Sisi’s Royal Palace of Gödöllő . Its inaugural ship, Riverside Mozart , carries just 162 guests with four restaurants, a private dining room, The Vintage Room ( serving seven-course tasting menus); a classic cigar lounge, Connoisseur’s Club ; a Fitness Center with Technogym machines, steam rooms, saunas, a full-length swimming pool, and a sumptuous Owner’s Suite set across 883 square feet with two bedrooms, a sweeping French balcony, a marble flame-effect fireplace, walk-in closets, rain showers, and complimentary laundry, ironing and limousine transfers.

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3. Viking River Cruises

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Founded in 1997, Viking River Cruises was designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture, and cuisine, sailing Europe’s rivers from the Rhine to the Moselle with an award-winning fleet of Scandinavian -chic Viking Longships as well as Mississippi runners like the 386-guest Viking Mississippi sailing between New Orleans , Louisiana and St. Paul , Minnesota . It has announced five new European Viking Longships and a Mekong river ship, Viking Tonle , for 2025 with a new 10-day Treasures of the Danube voyage sailing between Budapest and Passau .

APT Ostara / APT Solara

APT ( Australian Pacific Touring ) has been running award-winning river, yacht, and small ship cruises since 1927, exploring Europe , Asia , North America , Australia, and New Zealand with exclusive Signature Experiences from recitals in the ballroom of the 14th-century Namedy Castle in Andernach (home of Princess Heide Hohenzollern) to classical concerts at the Lichenstein’s City Palace in Vienna . Set for spring 2025, APT is launching two new European vessels, the APT Solara and APT Ostara , carrying just 154 guests with its wine cellar and rooftop restaurant, sailing along the Rhine, Main, and Danube –plus its 88-passenger Mekong Serenity sailing along the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia with a Serenity Spa and a Vietnamese restaurant serving gourmet five-course dinners, as you sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap .

A-ROSA Sena

For over 20 years, A-ROSA has been on a mission to shake off the formal image of river cruising–pioneering family-friendly river cruises with its multi-generational flagship vessel A-ROSA SENA , launched in 2022, complete with a kids club, family cabins, and children’s pool. In 2025, it will see two new 9-night itineraries–its Danube City Panorama voyage sailing through the Wachau Valley calling at Tulln, Bratislava, Budapest, Esztergom, Vienna, and Linz, as well as a Rhone Route Panorama cruise sailing from Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saone and Macon , calling at Viviers , Arles , Port St. Louis , Avignon and Tournon .

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Famous for its Avalon Panorama Suites boasting river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony and beds facing its floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views all day and night as you pass rolling hillsides and the Netherlands’ blooming tulips, Avalon Waterways is a boutique river cruise line known for its smaller ships (most around 164 guests) with a brand new Douro river ship for 2024, Avalon Algeria . You can choose from 12 new cruises for 2025, from a 13-day Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest sailing to a 22-day European Masterpiece voyage across the Rhine , Seine , and Rhone .

7. Scenic Luxury Cruises

Scenic Sapphire in Lyon, France.

With a focus on exclusive experiences from private concerts to gourmet feasts and after-hours access to historical sites, Scenic offers luxury 5-star river cruises from the winding waterways of Europe to Southeast Asia with an immersive Scenic Freechoice excursions program onboard its space-ships, accommodating up to 163 guests. Journey on its Rhine Highlights cruise starting in the Swiss city of Basel , before sailing towards Amsterdam , Strasbourg and the natural springs of Baden-Baden with a private classical concert at the lavish Baroque Palace of Rastatt.

8. Emerald Cruises

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From tasting the flavors of France along the Rhône to gawping at towering emerald hillsides spilling along the Douro , Emerald Cruises offers luxury river cruises onboard its award-winning Star-Ships , stylish and modern, with innovative features like an indoor pool that transforms into a cozy cinema at night. Join its 11-day Sevilla & Secrets of the Douro sailing, starting with a three-night hotel stay in the Andalusia capital , Sevilla , hopping across the city’s many tablaos as you feast on tapas and catch authentic flamenco shows before taking to the water in Pinhão and immersing into onboard Portuguese cooking demonstrations and Port wine cocktail lessons.

9. Riviera Travel

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Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, Riviera Travel is one of Britain ’s best-loved river cruise operators, with complimentary regional flights and rail travel (where possible) and two new river ships set for 2025–the 178-guest Riviera Radiance sailing along the Danube and the 114-guest Riviera Rose sailing along the Douro , bringing its fleet up to 11 ships. Riviera’s core program also includes themed river cruises, focussed on gastronomy, gardens, history, art, and music–as well as some sailings dedicated to solo travelers.

10. TUI River Cruises

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Boasting more than 100 cultural shore excursions to choose from across the Rhine , the Main , the Moselle , the Danube , and the Dutch and Belgian waterways, TUI River Cruises offers intimate adults-only river cruises with three ships in its fleet–TUI Isla, TUI Skyla, and TUI Maya – and a fourth set to launch in November 2024, Al Horeya , sailing along Egypt ’s Nile with 74 cabins, a top deck swimming pool, two whirlpools, a wellness studio, a boutique ship and Egyptologists on hand as you discover the Temples of Karnak and Luxor and ancient Egyptian antiquities galore.

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