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MSC is the European big-ship line that has grown fastest in Florida, with its own terminal in Miami and a private island called Ocean Cay. Its suite tier is the Yacht Club, a keycard area with a restaurant, lounge, pool deck and butlers. MSC is one of Kathryn's two named specialties and she has stayed in the Yacht Club herself.
MSC Seaside Cabin: MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite 02. Press photo, MSC Cruises
MSC Yacht Club
- The Yacht Club is a private area at the front and top of the ship with suites, a restaurant, a lounge with open bar, and a sundeck with a pool.
- Every Yacht Club suite has a butler. A concierge sits in the lounge.
- It runs on MSC World, Meraviglia and Seaside-class ships and on the older Fantasia-class. Small ships do not have it.
- Below the Yacht Club, MSC sells Aurea suites and balconies with spa perks but no private area.
The deep page: MSC Yacht Club.
What comes with it
- Butler and concierge
- Yacht Club restaurant and lounge
- Drinks in the Yacht Club areas
- Private pool deck and reserved beach at Ocean Cay
- Priority boarding through the suite entrance
From Florida
MSC World America and MSC Seascape sail from MSC's own terminal in Miami year round. MSC Seashore and MSC Meraviglia rotate through Port Canaveral. Nearly every sailing stops at Ocean Cay in the Bahamas.
The ships
MSC World America · MSC World Europa · MSC Euribia · MSC Seascape · MSC Seashore · MSC Meraviglia · MSC Seaside · MSC Divina
European. Italian food, a mixed international crowd, more languages on the announcements than any other line in Florida. Big, bright and lively outside the Yacht Club; calm inside it.
MSC Cruises in pictures
MSC Seaside Cabin: MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite 02 · Press photo, MSC Cruises
Who it fits
- Couples who want a private pool and open bar on a big ship at the lowest suite price in the state.
- Families who want Ocean Cay and the water park with a quiet suite to return to.
- Anyone who found Royal Caribbean or Carnival too American in feel.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want an American-style ship. Announcements, food and pace are European.
- Anyone who expects luxury-line food outside the Yacht Club restaurant.
Questions about MSC Cruises
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Thinking about MSC Cruises?
Kathryn has sailed it. Ask her what the top tier is really like and which cabins to avoid.