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We have stayed in cabins outside of YC proper and they are included in YC and receive all benefits. These included Executive Suites and Duplex Suites .When booking , first look for Yacht Club Category. You may have to keep clicking on arrow on right side to get to Yacht Club. There you will find the selection of cabins included in YC and receive those benefits. They may or may not be in the YC enclave depending on the ship. Aurea Category has Suites but they do not included YC benefits.

Rock Lobster!!!

Does DCL charge a corkage fee for each bottle , like NCL?

I always stash a few cans of the Choco Nuts in my carry tote. DH loves those and they are no longer provided onboard. 😏

No, you get the upgrade and keep promotions of original booking. Enjoy MSC.

There was also a time when NCL included DSC along with the drinks package for Haven Guests.

I feel like I should comment on one of,the perks mentioned above. Ability to change dates multiple times- This seems to be a verbal promise, not policy. It has been reported here on CC that others who booked onboard and were told they could reschedule multiple times , were denied . MSC did not allow them to change beyond the 1 change/ 90 day contract YC policy. Confirmation from someone onboard would help clear this up. Can you get it in writing before putting down deposit?

Truly a Wordsmith, Sir. A master of the vocabulary. Color me impressed. 📑 ✏️ 📝 🥂

I love how some make up rules or policies and think if they state them with "authority" that it makes it reasonable. Unfortunately, I would break out laughing if I heard this .Then, I would probably answer with, "you are hilarious, wrong but, hilarious."

Absolutely 👍

When we had to deal with interlopers in YC, we were not being uppity at all. The attitude came from self righteous outsiders, trying to bully us. We came up to pool deck and went to our reserved cabana. We were very surprised to see a couple enjoying the accommodations. I asked them to please leave as this was reserved for our use. The outrage and profanity was pretty shocking. “ who are you to tell us we cannot stay…we were here first..you are @*#&. You both go and @#$!. (Fill in the blanks). We were shocked. As older, retired couple this was not what we expected from YC guests. I asked pool attendants what we should do, they called Concierge. He came up and said they are not YC and had them escorted out. They were drunk and yelling at everyone. When others feel they are entitled to what you paid extra for at no consequence to them, that is the issue we in YC have with this behavior.

You should also be aware that if you are booking YC cabins with MSC, the deposits are non refundable. You are allowed 1 change within 90 days of original cruise date. This is why most use travel insurance,

You can also remove Open Bar option when looking at possible booking online. Just click on small box next to Open Bar under Onboard offers. same for speciality dining option to remove gratuities charged if you want to decline offer.

My experience with MSC excursions before sailing is pretty mediocre. TA was not able to get information we requested… As far as the cruise listed by OP, we have done this cruise. Panama was a big shock for those who wanted to go into town, Heavy police presence with not many shops open. Many came right back onboard. Some took the excursion that buses you to see the canal . Very long ride with police escort. Late return and exhausted from many hours on bus. One passenger who was from there said she would not get off ship because that port area is very dangerous. It’s a shame, it looks like,they were in the process of developing a very nice area there but it shut down with Covid. NCL will no longer use that hotel or port for embarkations for a cruise.

On Meraviglia, there are only 3 cabanas in YC pool area. 2 reserved for RS. On our last B2B , there was a group of travel agents that set up area around their cabana like an office. No one in the group were in RS. They put up banner with company name and had loud music , drinks and trinkets for guests from YC who wandered by. Very annoying with the addition of cigar smoke on top of this. I asked if they could go to smoking area…..and you guessed it….I got a lecture that they are VIP’s with MSC and they are entitled to behave as such. I had Concierge move us to Cabana furthest away from them for the remainder of cruise. Others must have complained because next day, YC Director came and informed them that they needed to remove signage, music and promotion of their services.

It seems once a cruise, we participate in the chorus onboard of RRUUNNN!! (From our balcony)

I always suspected this as well. Our last MSC cruise was on Divina. Our Butler from Meraviglia cruises was now on Divina. He greeted us at YC embarkation lounge and wondered why we had not booked RS as we usually did. Only reason…. . We wanted to try Executive Suite. Divina has no cabanas or a Jacuzzi on RS balcony . He was disappointed , as he was assigned to RS on the ship . We had him as our Butler for last 3 Meraviglia cruises. We did chat with him during our cruise and catch up on his family news.

Shuttle buses in Juneau are free . Just long lines first thing in the morning, afternoon many crew members going ashore for shopping. Getting back to ship, lines not a big issue.

Yes, VC discount is -For purchases made on first day of cruise only, for amounts over $50.

Drink Package Comparison The Bahamas & Caribbean Cruises Europe, Emirates, Southern Caribbean & World Cruise Drink Package: EasySelect drinks Easy Plus (Included in All-In offer)All drinks up to $9 Premium ExtraAll drinks up to $15 Easy Select drinks Easy Plus(Included in All-In offer)All drinks up to €8 Premium ExtraAll drinks up to €13

For Yacht Club guests - , the champagne that will be offered will vary depending on ship and region. On our last Divina cruise (2022) they offered Moët. There were no complaints in the dining room. Last Meraviglia YC cruise was N.F.

Wines by the glass up to $9 for Easy Plus drink package. Premium extra ( Yacht Club drink pkg) is up to &15 per glass.

MSC Daily service charge is $14.50 pp day. $101.50 for 7 nt cruise this is for Caribbean regions etc. For Europe sailings, 12€ pp day.

Only Yacht Club passengers can reserve YC Cabanas. These are located at YC beach and Ocean House.

Jules, I know! - we were also shocked when our clothes came back. At first, just in disbelief at what I found. We were in YC, and I asked Butler if it is normally the case that laundry is returned stuffed back in paperbag. I remember hangers and nicely folded pants etc. NCL returned laundry in basket wrapped with tissue paper. I took pics of damage, then decided it was not worth my time or energy so, just tossed them. Someone posted that we should take older t shirts and underwear and just toss instead of laundering .🤣 we have used MSC laundry package before with excellent results. We usually do longer cruises or B2B. We also have status with NCL and get free laundry with cruise. They do a great job. I do like the idea of writing instructions like warm wash , warm dry or line dry.