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MSC Cruises: MSC Yacht Club Cruise Reviews

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MSC Cruises has a distinction worldwide for exceptional quality which can be seen through refined décor, gourmet cuisine, outstanding array of entertainment and classy interiors of its ultramodern fleet.

What makes the MSC Cruises experience even more compelling especially for the discerning guest is the exclusive VIP experience called The MSC Yacht Club. This private area of the ship can be found on board 4 of MSC's 12 ultramodern ships, sailing itineraries worldwide where guests can indulge in a private and secluded enclave of luxuries on a private club-level deck and enjoy the plentiful amenities that the full ship has to offer. Similar to that of a luxurious private yacht, members have access to private five star dining, 24/7 concierge and butler service, private lounge areas, a private pool area, and more.

Here are some of the recent top reviews from past guests who have cruised in the MSC Yacht Club.

MSC Yacht Club Cruise Review by T. Brook

Destination: Western Caribbean from PortMiami aboard MSC Divina

Wow! The MSC Yacht Club exceeded expectations!

We've been on some high end smaller ships that we love and will sail again. But, I have to admit the service, the attention, the food, the privacy in the Yacht Club exceeded my expectations. With a private lounge, private pool and private restaurant the ambiance of a small ship is actually there on the top two floors of a 4000+ passenger ship. It's not being snooty; it's just that I hate crowds and this concept serves me perfectly. We've been fortunate to have done a few Caribbean cruises, so the ports were not particularly interesting so we were ship bound by choice. That makes it all the more important to have a ship that you literally call home for a week or two. The Yacht Club served that purpose well.

The restaurant was a special treat. Italian with exquisite service, homemade pasta every day, fantastic fish and almost anything you could ask for. Very impressive. Personalized service from servers who quickly remembered your preferences and graciously provided them every day with a smile and genuine pleasant conversation. A gregarious maître de kept the restaurant moving to make it a delightful experience.

On this particular voyage, the passengers were 85% European, a delightful mix of ethnicities and backgrounds.

Embarkation was exceptional and professional. Disembarking was the most efficient and fastest I have ever experienced. I assume that was a perk of the Yacht Club and it was an incredible plus.

MSC Yacht Club Cruise Review by F.T. Uno

Destination: Mediterranean Cruise aboard MSC Divina

MSC Divina was a beautiful ship and the staff could not have been more gracious. We were in Yacht Club with a wonderful balcony. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in. We were offered a variety of pillows, which were so comfortable as well.

The two wait staff in particular in Le Muse Restaurant that were excellent…The food in Le Muse was excellent. A few of the things that we ate were steak, lobster, oysters, Norwegian salmon, various delicious soups, and wonderful desserts. The presentation of the food was also very good.

This was our very first cruise and we did not know what to expect, but everything was beyond our expectations and we will definitely cruise with MSC again.

MSC Yacht Club Cruise Review by D. Johnson

Destination: Bermuda Cruise from PortMiami aboard MSC Divina

Yacht Club is the only way to go!

The MSC Divina is a stunning ship and is the most immaculately maintained ship we have ever sailed. The ship was spotless and there was not a speck of rust on her anywhere. We recently sailed a RCCL ship that had undergone an extensive dry dock just before, yet when we were out on our balcony all we saw around us was the rust. The public rooms on the Divina are luxuriously decorated. The Italian design sensibility is evident.

All the crew members we encountered were friendly and helpful. We really didn't have to ask our Butler for anything - he anticipated our needs and met them before we could even ask. The complimentary mini bar in the cabin was refreshed twice daily and he saw that we drank the same things and ate the same snacks all the time, so he brought extras of those for us. He and his assistant serviced the cabin while we were at breakfast and again while we were at the show.

We will definitely sail MSC again, but have agreed that the Yacht Club is the only way to go. We loved having the intimate spaces of the YC and also the advantage of the larger ship when you wanted to go hear music, see a show, go to the casino or even pop into the Buffet for a bite to eat. The service in the YC was wonderful.

MSC Yacht Club Cruise Review by L. Ron

Destination: Caribbean Cruise from PortMiami aboard MSC Divina

Sailing MSC Yacht Club is one of the most exciting and wonderful experiences one can imagine. You arrive at the ship and are greeted by an amazing person who sweeps you off your feet, takes complete control of you and your personal luggage while bringing you to a beautiful area, setting up your security and enabling you to access the marvelous Yacht Club part of this magnificent ship. At this point you are escorted to your cabin where you will meet your butler for the duration of your stay. Your butler will take you on a wonderful tour of the Yacht Club and other facilities. Quite honestly, I can speak about this beautiful ship and its competent people for hours but would then leave nothing to your imagination of the special time you will have.

MSC Yacht Club Cruise Review by A. Mavso

Destination: Western Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa aboard MSC Splendida

I thought I had gone to heaven! You have a Yacht Club card which gives you priority in the lift and you have access to all the rest of the ship, but the 3,000 other guests cannot come into the Yacht Club spaces.

We are treated like royalty. You can hardly get your bum on a seat and staff come up asking what we would like! They have a special uniform, very smart, private restaurant, free dining times, private Jacuzzi (2), private pool, private deck and buffet outdoor dining.

The best is that you pay for your cabin and ALL is included, eat and drink all day and night, if that is your thing! I could go on and on! A special thanks to our designated waiters! Lovely people, very professional.

To experience for yourself what a day in the life onboard for a real guest is like in the MSC Yacht Club, contact your travel agent, visit the MSC Cruises website or call 1-(844) 220-9878 to book your MSC Yacht Club cruise experience.

* Reviews were abridged for spacing purposes

Above content provided by MSC Cruises USA

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