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Msc yacht club menus (2024) with pictures.

In January, we sailed on MSC Meraviglia for a 9-night cruise. Each night, we dined at the private Top Sail Restaurant – exclusive to Yacht Club guests. Because food is such an important part of our cruise experience, we captured every dinner menu to share with you.

To make it easier to digest (see what I did there!!), we’ve split the 9 dinners into 3 separate pages, complete with photos of the food. Scroll down to see just how well we ate during the course of our cruise!

MSC Yacht Club – Night One Dinner Menu

For our first dinner in the Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge, we each enjoyed multiple starters and entrées. We both ended our meal with the Tiramisu.

I got the Nordic Salad and the Fire-Roasted Tomato Cream Soup as my Starters. Because I couldn’t decide on my meal, I got two: the Tortellini Stuffed with Asparagus and Mascarpone Cheese along with the Punjabi Tadka.

MSC Yacht Club – Night Two Dinner Menu

The second night in the Top Sail Lounge was the Gala Dinner (aka, Formal Night). There were so many wonderful options on the menu, and we, once again, each ordered several appetizers!

I ordered the Williams Salad and Burgundy Snails (fun fact: escargot is one of my favorite starters). For my entrée, I ordered the Champagne Risotto. While I won’t rehash our Yacht Club Food Review on YouTube here, let’s just say it was one of the best dishes I had in the Yacht Club. I ended my meal with the Crepes Suzette.

MSC Yacht Club – Night Three Dinner Menu

Our third dinner in the Yacht Club’s Top Sail Lounge was no different than our previous nights; we couldn’t decide what to order! So, both Rocky and I each got several appetizers. I stuck with the risotto for my main as I enjoyed it so much the previous night and I finished off with the evening’s featured dessert.

To start, I had the Cream of Argenteuil Asparagus Soup from the “Deliciously Healthy” section of the menu. Side note: I find it kind of funny that the Deliciously Healthy section is placed directly under the full Desserts menu. haha

I also enjoyed the fried Asiago Cheese Fritters (definitely not from the Deliciously Healthy section). For my main, I ordered the Truffle Risotto. Again, I don’t want to give too much away, but WOW. This was fantastic; I highly recommend. Finally, for dessert I ordered the Cherries Jubilee which was flambéed by the maître d’. Extra points for both presentation and flavor. Once again, another highly recommended dish.

MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge Menus

Keep on eating and enjoying; check out the next set of menus below:

• MSC Yacht Club Menus (2024) | Top Sail Lounge Nights 4, 5, and 6
• MSC Yacht Club Menus (2024) | Top Sail Lounge Nights 7, 8, and 9

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MSC Room Service Menus with Prices

Nothing speaks vacation mode like room service! Being able to lounge in your cabin and avoid the chaotic buffet lines is a real treat, but it often comes with a cost on MSC Cruises.

Many cruise lines have done away with free room service, but MSC has a unique approach to their room service pricing.

Key Points:

• MSC Cruises offers room service at a cost, with Bella Experience guests paying $4.99 per order.
• Fantastica, Aurea, and Yacht Club guests receive complimentary room service delivery.
• The menu includes breakfast, all-day items, and dinner options with additional charges for hot meals.
• Charges are per delivery per room, not per person or per item.
• Yacht Club guests enjoy room service as part of the premium experience without additional charges.

What is the Rooms Service Charge on MSC Cruises?

Based on your “experience” level that you booked for your MSC Cruise, you may qualify for free delivery for room service.

For the Bella”experience” guests (the most cost-effective rate), room service now costs $4.99 per order to deliver (not per person, but per delivery). The cost has risen from $3.50 just a year ago.

For all other guests in the Fantastica, Aurea, and Yacht Club, room service delivery is complimentary. 

While the delivery fee may be complementary, there are still paid items on the room service menus. 

Our Experience with Room Service

We booked the Fantastica experience on the Meraviglia and used room service (breakfast) on a couple of occasions. Just like you’d expect, a card is left in the cabin for you to fill out for the following morning along with a requested time. Each time we tried the room service, the order was forgotten or was delivered significantly later than expected.

The benefit of ordering breakfast was to avoid the crowds on days that we had excursions planned. Unfortunately, it would have been better to just visit the buffet and head straight out for the excursions than wait around for the room service delivery.

Just keep this in mind if you have an excursion booked. Otherwise waiting a bit wouldn’t be a big issue.

Room service breakfast menu

The breakfast menu available is basically a continental breakfast delivered between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Items include breads, muffins, cereals, fruit, jams and spreads. If you’re craving a hot meal for breakfast, you’ll be paying extra, unfortunately.

From 7 a.m. -10 a.m. you can have a hot meal delivered for a fee of $7.95. They don’t make it clear if it’s per person or per delivery for the fee. So we tried it! In our experience with 2 people in a cabin ordering hot meals, we were only charged a single $7.95 fee making this PER ORDER, not per person. However, we’ve been told of other passengers being charged PER PASSENGER when there are 2 people in the cabin both ordering hot breakfast items. Talking with an MSC Rep, they said this was likely a mistake and it should only be $7.95 per order placed regardless of the number of passengers and items ordered. 

Room service all-day menu

This menu is basically available any time of day, for a fee. For single items, the price is $3 or two items for $5. There is only a delivery/room service fee for Bella Experience guests ($4.99) – everyone else just pays for the times without a delivery fee.

Oddly they limit you to two items per order per person. I’m not sure why they care since you are paying for it.  It’s just another one of those headscratchers when it comes to MSC Cruises. 

ALL Day Menu Items :

• TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
• HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH
• GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH
• GARDEN SALAD
• GARDEN SALAD WITH CHICKEN BREAST
• MINESTRONE SOUP
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
• See : Learn more about MSC Cruises

Dinner Room Service Menu

If you feel like skipping the Main dining room, order from the more limited room service menu for only $7.95. This magic price conjures up the same confusion as to whether it’s per person or per delivery. Officially it’s per order/delivery, so if you are charged per PERSON, definitely go to the guest services and have it removed. The items on the menu are complimentary and have no additional charge, unlike the all-day menu.

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Again, if you are a Bella experience guest, you’ll pay an extra delivery fee of $4.99 on top of the $7.95

Items available for dinner between 6 pm and 10 pm with a limit of 3 items per person:

• FRENCH ONION SOUP  – Jack Daniel’s splash, Gruyères cheese croûton
• BEST WINGS AT SEA (6 WINGS X ORDER) -Sauces: buffalo, hickory smoked, barbecue, sticky teriyaki
• MSC SIGNATURE BURGER* -caramelized onions, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, served with French fries
• MARINATED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, LEMON AND FRESH HERBS -served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
• PENNETTE PASTA – Your choice of fresh tomato basil sauce or Alfredo sauce
• PAN-SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON* rice pilaf, green beans, white wine sauce
• CAESAR SALAD romaine lettuce, garlic croûtons, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing
• NEW YORK STRIP STEAK* home fries, grilled tomato, herb butter or peppercorn sauce
• SELECTION OF FRESH-BAKED BREAD
• CHEESE PLATE
• GRANDMA’S CHOCOLATE CAKE – with layers of dulce de leche and chocolate fudge
• NEW YORK CHEESECAKE – Your choice of caramel, chocolate, strawberry, peach, and passion fruit toppings

Lunch and dinner room service menus with prices

Room service pizza menu.

Like all cruise lines, MSC has an option to order room service onboard all of their cruise ships but the pizza delivery is what delights guests most! You will pay for the pizza and Bella Experience guests will pay $4.99 for delivery. 

Also available is a build-your-own pizza with a base price of $6.00 then choose your favorite ingredients: maximum 5 ingredients $ 0.50 each

MSC Yacht Club Room Service

Finally, the premium Yacht Club experience on MSC includes room service at no charge (for anything). The butlers will often get you whatever you are craving and you’ll not see a bill for it!

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Thank you so much for your thorough reviews.

Going on msc meraviglia February 4 so I appreciate the food delivery write up.

11th cruise solo in March and my last cruise, I experienced Q and food Republic. Went to Q twice. I’m like you, I know my beef. I’m from Alberta Canada

Enjoy the Meraviglia! It’s a beautiful ship, even with the quirks 🙂

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MSc Yacht Club Room Service Menu (2024) and 5 Yacht Club Benefits for Your Lavish Experiences

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MSc Yacht Club Room Service Menu (2024) and 5 Yacht Club Benefits for Your Lavish Experience

Introduction.

The MSC Yacht Club is presented as the height of luxury cruise experiences, offering an exclusive sanctuary with refined indulgence. It emphasizes unparalleled comfort and personalized service, promising a remarkable voyage on MSC’s top ships.

The Yacht Club’s room service menu is highlighted as a testament to MSC Cruises’ commitment to providing luxury, privacy, and exclusivity in this premium segment. Readers are encouraged to explore the menu in detail, which is said to confirm the cruise line’s claims of delivering an exceptional and exclusive experience. A link is provided to download the menu.

24 Hour MSC Yacht Club Room Service

MSC cruise provides 24 hours room service for their yacht club guests. MSC Yacht Club room service menu and pizza delivery menu are included in Yacht Club fare.

MSC Yacht Club Room Service Menu

Continental breakfast.

The continental breakfast offered under the MSC Yacht Club Room Service is available from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast delivered to your room tastes exactly as nice as it does at the restaurant. You may get it delivered every day.

There are three categories of breakfast items: beverages, “healthy choices,” and “baked just for you”. Click here to know more about MSc breakfast menu offered across various locations of the MSC ships.

Click here to know more about MSc breakfast menu offered across various locations of the MSC ships.

Beverages section include,

• Decaffeinated coffee
• Hot chocolate
• Hot and cold milk
• Fresh tropical fruit juice.

Healthy Choices

“Healthy Choices” section of the Continental Breakfast include,

• wide variety of yogurts
• spreads and cereals

Baked Just for You

This category includes Selections of Pastries such as Croissant, chocolate muffins and Danish pastries along with variety of breads such as white, rye, wholemeal and toasted white bread.

Soups & Salads offered under MSC Yacht Club Room Service Menu

Apart from the continental breakfast Yacht Club Room Service Menu offers the following verities of soups & salads,

• Garden Vegetable Soup
• Petals of Prosciutto and Grana Padano Cheese with Rosemary Grisaini
• Tortilla Chips & Salsa Tex-Mex
• Mediterranean Salad
• Caesar Salad
• BBQ Chicken Wrap
• Vegetarian Wrap

Sandwiches served under MSC Yacht Club Room Service Menu

Following sandwiches are served with Pickles, Olives and Potato Chips,

• Tuna Salad Sandwich
• MSC Club Sandwich
• Ham And Cheese Sandwich
• International Cheese Plate
• Seasonal Fruit Plate

Sweet Temptations

• Grandma’s Chocolate Cake
• New York Cheesecake
• Panna Cotta
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Fresh Fruit Basket

Pizza Delivery

One thing that you’d surely expect from the Italian cruise line is their amazing pizzas.  The pizza delivery will take roughly thirty minutes. Pizza can only be delivered to Yacht Club cabin and not to pool deck or any other locations as of March 2024.

Once you get the pizza delivered you can bring it to the pool.  Following variety of Neapolitan style pizzas are offered in MSC Yacht Club Room Service Menu,

Margherita Pizza

Vegetable Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

Four Cheese Sorts Pizza

Marinara Pizza

MSC Style Pizza Supreme Pizza

Create Your Own Pizza Your Signature Pizza

5 Benefits of Yacht Club

What makes MSC Yacht Club experience so amazing is the attention of the staff, the anytime dinner along with the cabin perks which include,

• the priority boarding
• the thermal spa.
• the exclusive area (Exclusive lounge, restaurant, sundeck & pool)
• Premium Extra Drink Package that alone is worthy of more than the upgrade cost

Apart from these perks MSC Yacht Club comes with some other benefits. Some are listed here and when you avail these will surely enhance your MSC Yacht Club experience,

Yacht Club Benefit #1: Embarkation

when you get to the port, there is an area just for Yacht Club guest. Go there and you will skip que of rest of the people and be on the ship at the Yacht Club bar probably within 20 minutes.

Yacht Club Benefit #2: Immigration

For assistance with your immigration processes, call your Yacht Club concierge, who will arrange for your butler to accompany you. You will proceed directly to the front of the immigration queue, skipping the 45-minute wait.

Yacht Club Benefit #3: Specialty Restaurant included

MSC Yacht Club has a specialty restaurant included for all meals and it also has its own bar.

Yacht Club Benefit #4: Book Your Excursions

If you want to book an excursion, just go to the concierge desk, there is no need to go to the main area excursion desks. If you would like to do anything which is NOT on the excursion list, the concierge will try her best to arrange it.

Yacht Club Benefit #5: Butler Services

The MSC Yacht Club Butler will help you in the following,

• The MSC Yacht Club butler will exchange items in your mini fridge for whatever you choose.
• Remember to ask your butler for your free bottle of spirits or wine.
• Pre book every night some spa time through your butler.
• Your Yacht Club butler will assist with boarding and disembarking, as well as collecting duty-free items.
• Guests can request drinks from the bar to enjoy on their balcony.
• Your butler will escort you to your luggage after disembarking from the cruise.

In Summary: MSc Yacht Club Room Service Menu (2024)

Apart from many benefits and perks of MSC Yacht Club, the 24 hours rooms service is epitome of luxury and convenience for the guests.

The MSC Yacht Club Room Service menu offers a delightful selection divided into three main parts: start Enjoy a range of tasty sandwiches for a quick meal, or indulge in exquisite pizzas for a delightful treat at any time of day.

MSC Room Service Menu (2024 UPDATE)

March 28, 2024

The room service is one of those things that truly make you feel like you’re on vacation .

Of course, room service is also available on MSC , one of the most renowned cruise lines in the world.

In this article, we will explore the updated room service menu . I’m sure it will be useful if you’re traveling with MSC and wish to get an idea of what you can order.

Table of Contents

Is room service free on MSC cruises?

Yes, room service on MSC is free if you have booked a cabin that it’s in the Fantastica or Aurea experience, or if it’s a suite in MSC Yacht Club.

On the contrary, you have to pay a small delivery fee that is 4.99$ (per order).

I’ve already talked about the different experiences in the article about the comparison between Bella, Fantastica, and Aurea . Have a look at it if you want to understand the benefits of each one.

Additionally, I want to remind you that there are still some items on the room service menu that require payment . For example, pizza delivered to your cabin comes at an extra charge, but we will review all the items in the menus below.

Room Service Breakfast Menu on MSC

Let’s begin with the breakfast menu . On MSC, you will find an order sheet that you need to fill out and hang on your door the night before (by 2:00 AM).

On the front part of the card, remember to specify the number of people, the cabin number, and your preferred delivery time. Delivery times can vary between ships but typically range from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM .

After filling out one side, turn the card over, and you’ll find the actual menu . You must then indicate the desired quantity for each item in the circle.

The room service menu for breakfast comprises a total of 8 sections : hot beverages, milk, juices, yogurt, spreads, cereals, a selection of pastries, and bread.

Room Service Lunch and Dinner Menu on MSC

Below is the menu for lunch and dinner . It is divided into two parts: one section lists dishes that are always available, and another section includes dishes that can only be ordered for dinner.

As noted in the menu, when placing an order, you must specify the code indicated next to the item. Delivery is available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 AM .

Room service for lunch has a delivery fee of $4.99 for passengers in the Bella experience and for any order placed between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Meanwhile, there is a service charge fee of $7.95 on the dinner menu . I just want to remind you that this fee is per order, not per person or item.

Room Service Pizza Menu on MSC

There is also a section fully dedicated to pizzas . The available times for pizza room service are indicated in the daily program and can vary based on the ship and itinerary.

To place an order, simply press the room service button and indicate the item number of the pizza you want to order. The usual delivery time is 30 minutes .

As you can see, pizza delivery is not free, and the price changes based on the type of pizza. It can range from $6.00 up to $9.50 .

MSC Yacht Club Room Service

The last room service menu I want to show you is the Yacht Club one.

In the Yacht Club, room service is completely free , and there are no time restrictions ; you can order any dish you want from the menu.

You can see it below. There are some interesting dishes; however, if I’m 100% honest, I would have expected a bit more . There isn’t a dish that makes me say, “Wow, I want to try that!”

MSC Room service menu in PDF

If you prefer a PDF version , I’ve just created an updated one. You can see or download it here: MSC Room Service Menu PDF .

As always, let me know in the comments how your cruise went, and have a good trip ! XO, Leo .

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Yacht Club BREAKFAST Menu

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Has anyone been able to get room service for breakfast after 9:00? (9:30?) Our butler insisted that he couldn't bring it any later. This was in 2021, on a 25% occupancy cruise - maybe it's a Covid thing that has gone away?

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Here's the current Seaside Yacht Club breakfast menu.  Not much changed except the format. 

YC_BREAKFAST.pdf

I believe they already sailed, but in regards to the question above our room service menu stated continental breakfast delivery until 10am.

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Any idea if they'll implement the new MDR Brunch Menu items in YC? Hubby is interested in the burger and I'm down for a Lobster Benedict! 

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21 Important Things to Know About MSC Cruise

A re you going on a cruise on MSC cruise? Here are some essential cruise tips and important things to know about MSC cruises that will help you maximize your cruise vacation.

Texting is free at MSC Cruise! You can text for free via the MSC Cruise app chat feature. The best part is you don’t even have to be subscribed to their WiFi plan. You can just connect to their free MSC WiFi hotspot to access the cruise app for texting. It’s a great feature to have so you can easily communicate and make plans with family and friends during your cruise. The only downside is that they won’t let kids join the chat feature for privacy reasons so my 12 year old son was always left out of the family group chat. 

White Party

Don’t forget to pack your white outfit for the White Party on MSC. The White Party is a well-loved event on MSC cruises. 

On the night of the White Party, you’ll spot a lot of people dressed in white for dinner. This popular event takes place on the pool deck after dinner. The atmosphere is fun and family-friendly, with black lights making your white clothes glow. 

The cruise staff even organizes group dances to get everyone up and dancing. While it’s not mandatory to wear white, joining in the fun adds to the experience. Besides, it’s the perfect opportunity to capture a family photo after dinner, with everyone decked out in white attire.

Dinner Assignment

At MSC Cruise, you will receive your table, restaurant, and dining time assignment on the first day of your cruise. This information will be printed on your cruise key card. 

If you’re not happy with your dinner assignment, you should go to the designated food and beverage staff on the first day, who will handle any changes.

Main Dining Room

When you board the ship, find out which dining rooms have three seatings. You want to be seated in the dining room with only two seatings; otherwise, you will feel rushed during dinner. 

If you end up being assigned to the dining room with three seating areas, see if you can switch to another dining room on the first day.

It’s Not all Pizza and Pasta

You’ve probably read reviews praising the pizza and pasta on MSC cruise ships since it’s an Italian cruise line. While the pizza and pasta are undeniably good (the lasagna is even better than the pizza), you’ll also find a range of sophisticated food options on MSC cruises. 

Some of the stand-out dishes on MSC cruises are braised short ribs, osso bucco, fried calamari, Japanese karaage chicken, Caprese salad, shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, and vegetable spring rolls. 

Make sure you have cake for dessert at your next MSC cruise! Their cakes have been consistently delicious. 

The carrot cake is delicious, and the Grandma’s Chocolate cake is amazing.

Delicious Caesar Salad

The Caesar salad on MSC Meragvilia is amazing. It’s, without a doubt, the best Caesar salad I’ve ever had on any cruise ship.

It’s so good that my son, who never eats vegetables, got hooked. He can’t get enough Caesar salad! 

I don’t know if this is unique to MSC Meragvilia or if the Caesar salad is equally amazing on all MSC cruise ships. (I sure hope so!)

Restaurant Menu

Unlike other cruise lines, the restaurant menu at MSC Cruises is not printed. The waiters typically bring a few printed menus, but it’s never enough for everyone at the table. Guests are expected to scan the QR code on their table to access the menu electronically on their phones. 

It’s quite inconvenient. In my experience, we always end up sharing menus, which is not ideal and detracts from the dining experience. Also, not everyone has a phone, especially kids, so you’ll inevitably have to share menus from a tiny cellphone screen!

Free Juices

MSC Cruise serves complimentary lemonade, iced tea, and a selection of juices, including apple, pineapple, and mango. The best part is that these complimentary drinks are available all day, not just during breakfast. You can help yourself to these free beverages from the drink dispenser at the buffet.

Book Shore Excursions in Advance

If you want to save money, you should book your shore excursions in advance. It really is a lot cheaper to book it online on MSC’s website prior to boarding the ship. 

Do know that they close advance bookings two days before sailing. I tried to book the day before, and it didn’t work. So, don’t procrastinate on this. 

Even rentals on Ocean Cay, their private island, are cheaper if you book ahead. For example, if you book an umbrella rental in advance, it’s $19 per day, but if you wait until the cruise, it’s $29 per day.

Keycard on the Door

When checking in, instead of receiving your cruise keycard at the terminal like with other cruise lines, you’ll be directed to your cabin, where your keycards will be hanging on the door.

Cruise Card Kiosks

Before boarding your MSC cruise, you’ll have the option to link your credit card to your cruise card on the MSC cruise website. If you don’t, you can link your credit card on the cruise ship or pay in cash during the cruise. 

If you are worried you will have to stand in line at guest services just to link your credit card, don’t worry. The nice thing about MSC Cruise is you can easily link your credit card to your cabin keycard at the cruise card kiosks located throughout the ship. There is no need to waste your time standing in line at guest services!

MSC Cruise App

Don’t forget to download the MSC cruise app before you board the ship. You can also download it while you’re on the ship, but I think it’s easier and probably faster to do it using your home WiFi. 

The MSC cruise app is a must while you’re on board. It allows you to text other passengers, check your billing statement, and make theater reservations.

Daily Planner

Don’t be surprised if you don’t get a printed daily planner delivered to your cabin every evening. Instead, you’re supposed to use a QR code to access a digital version of the daily planner as a PDF. 

Personally, I find it a bit inconvenient because I’m always searching for the paper with the QR code on it. I really wish they would just print out the daily planner! Or at least give you the option to get a printed daily planner if you want. 

You’ll need to book theater reservations for your cruise. There are three seatings to choose from. 

A cruise staff member will be at the door to scan your cruise card so you cannot sneak into the theater. If you don’t have reservations, you can still watch the show. All you have to do is wait for the staff to leave and go in late. But do know, you will end up with bad seats. 

My advice is to reserve your theater seats for every evening using the MSC cruise app. It’s easy—just do it on the first day, and you won’t have to worry about it again.

You can register for the Kids Club on embarkation day. Complete a registration form, and your child will receive a wristband that they must wear throughout the entire cruise. This only applies to children under 12 years old. 

Those older than 12 don’t need to register and won’t get a wristband. They can just hang out at the teen club, which has video games, board games and foosball.

Adults Only Pool

There is an adults-only pool on MSC cruises. On MSC Meragvilia, the adults-only pool is at the back of the cruise ship. It’s an outdoor pool with a bar, hot tubs and plenty of lounge chairs. 

Do Online Check-In with a Camera

When checking in online for your MSC cruise, make sure to use a computer with a built-in camera. It’s important to have a camera because you’ll be required to take a picture of yourself during the check-in process. 

Also, make sure you are in a well-lit area. The website is very sensitive and will ask you to move to a brighter location to take your photo. 

Also, after completing your online check-in, make sure you have access to a printer so you can print out your cruise documents, which are needed at the cruise terminal on embarkation day. You will also need to print out your luggage tags for your check-in luggage. 

Different Levels

MSC Cruises is quite similar to Norwegian Cruise Lines in terms of having different classes for passengers. For Norwegian, there are haven and non-haven passengers, while MSC Cruise has the Yacht Club and non-Yacht Club passengers. However, MSC Cruise further divides non-Yacht Club passengers into 3 different classes. 

On MSC Cruise, the lowest class is the Bella Experience. This means you pay the cheapest fare, but you can’t select your cruise cabin; it’s like a guaranteed fare. As a Bella passenger, you’ll incur several extra fees, such as additional room service fees.

The next level up is the Fantastica experience, which is the second cheapest cruise fare. The main advantage is being able to choose your cruise cabin in advance. 

For both Bella and Fantastica passengers, the dining room seating is assigned. Upon boarding the cruise ship, you’ll be allocated a restaurant, table, and dining time. I honestly think there is not much difference between Bella and Fantastic Experience.

The next level up is the Aurea experience passenger. Aurea passengers pay more for their cruise but receive premium rooms, such as mid-ship cabins with larger balconies or cabins with jacuzzi in their private terraces. They also have access to the spa thermal area, the solarium, and they get priority boarding. 

The most significant difference is that they have anytime dining, allowing Aurea passengers to eat whenever they want, seated in a less crowded section of the main dining room. If you value the spa experience, then Aurea is worth it, but if not, you’ll be happy as a Fantastica passenger.

One thing to note is that the food menu remains the same for Aurea, Fantastica, and Bella passengers. Aurea passengers also go to the same buffet as Fantastica and Bella passengers.

Finally, the most expensive and most exclusive level on MSC Cruises is the Yacht Club. Yacht Club passengers receive the red carpet treatment, a suite with access to the exclusive Yacht Club restaurant, solarium, and Ocean House beach on Ocean Cay. They experience VIP treatment with a dedicated butler and perks like reserved seats at the theater. Plus, they receive priority embarkation, and everything is included, such as a premium beverage package, high-speed internet, and thermal spa access.

Room Service

If you’re sailing with MSC Cruises, be aware that there is a charge for room service. This is not unique to MSC since many other cruise lines also charge a fee for room service.

Continental breakfast room service is complimentary for Fantastica passengers, but if you order non-continental breakfast items like eggs, omelets, and breakfast meats, you will be charged a room service fee.

For Bella experience passengers, there is a room service charge regardless of whether you order continental or non-continental breakfast. It is much more expensive to order non-continental breakfast. 

If your cruise stops at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas, you shouldn’t miss it! It’s an incredibly beautiful private island, arguably one of the best among cruise line private islands. 

The water is stunning turquoise, and the sand is incredibly soft and white. The island has over seven beaches, ranging from secluded private beaches to the exclusive Ocean House beach for Yacht Club passengers and lagoon-facing beaches. The best part is there is no need for tender boats to get to Ocean Cay; the cruise ship can dock directly at the island!

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Yacht Club BREAKFAST Menu

By Host Jazzbeau , October 20, 2019 in MSC Cruises

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43 minutes ago, elbarney said: Grandiosa July, Seashore is the same, I imagine Seaside will be.   QR_V_YC-BAR-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1624735625.pdf 264.36 kB  ·  3 downloads

Thanks a lot!! Yes it will be the same I think. 

What about the policy to drink beverages outside the YC area ?

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On 9/1/2021 at 11:34 AM, LeCommandant said: Thanks a lot!! Yes it will be the same I think.    What about the policy to drink beverages outside the YC area ?

You will not have any difficulty as a YC guest in ordering whatever you are able to do so in YC at any other bar elsewhere on the ship.  At the Meraviglia Lounge at the Atmosphere Bar near the mid-ship pool, the pours were most generous.  

Except the champagne bar here you get Nicolas Feullatte only.

To get the others you need the +package...as long as available...

6 minutes ago, MarkusToe said: Except the champagne bar here you get Nicolas Feullatte only. To get the others you need the +package...as long as available...  

Something I’m really looking forward to, for the last time it seems, next month.  Very much enjoying NCL’s PremPlus at the moment. 🥴 hic  Veuve Cliquot is going down a treat. 😁  

Do you know the name of the person manning the Champagne Bar, by any chance, MT?

Try to have a look, Bea

• 6 months later...

On 10/20/2019 at 2:51 PM, Host Jazzbeau said: Breakfast:  

Please note that what MSC claims to be "maple syrup" is actually "breakfast syrup" There was no maple syrup on board the MSC Seashore in YC on the March 5th 2022 cruise. No sure if they will amend the menu. The management didn't seem to care. I took a picture of what the waiter claimed was maple syrup. 

Host Jazzbeau

1 hour ago, Fighterone said: Please note that what MSC claims to be "maple syrup" is actually "breakfast syrup" There was no maple syrup on board the MSC Seashore in YC on the March 5th 2022 cruise. No sure if they will amend the menu. The management didn't seem to care. I took a picture of what the waiter claimed was maple syrup. 

Doubt very much they will change the menu.  'Maple syrup' is used pretty commonly in the US to refer to products like this.

Regarding the Cold Cuts and Cheese:  

I had to order both and could not order a combination of the two.  For Breakfast, along with fruit, juice, and bread, I could not "clean my plate".  What a waste of food.  

On 3/21/2022 at 4:12 PM, Host Jazzbeau said: Doubt very much they will change the menu.  'Maple syrup' is used pretty commonly in the US to refer to products like this.

It's a shame really! The waiters were so sure that this breakfast syrup was actually maple syrup. We had just gotten back from an Azamara Quest cruise and I had saved a Dickinson mini jar of grade A maple syrup. I had it with me and gave a teaspoon to our waiter so he could compare. 

I was once on a HAL cruise, having breakfast in Club Orange and ordered Eggs Benedict with "crab". What I got was krab, "surimi" because they had run out of real "crab" or so they claimed. The chef did apologize though. 

• 4 months later...

On 1/14/2020 at 2:02 PM, onlineangel said: This may have been asked and buried in a different post somewhere but does anyone know if it is possible to order breakfast items via room service in YC that are not on the official room service menu? Such as those on the menu posted above? I ask because on NCL (suite) they told us that we could order whatever we wanted for breakfast (within reason and if available, of course) even though not on the menu - just to manually write on the card what we wanted.  Not sure if that's something MSC will do.   Thanks!!

I sailed on MSC Seashore July 23 - 30, 2022, and despite asking, no the staff would not deliver any restaurant meals to the room, even in Yacht Club.  I was told "only if the guests is ill" which I hesitated to lie about lest I be quarantined or interrogated.  This was disappointing because despite having "anytime" dining, the real dining time is only a 2 hour window for breakfast and again for lunch, and only in the dining room, meaning no private dining in your room.  Don't ask for it to go in the restaurant either; that's a no-go.  I had friends in the non-YC areas of the ship, and this policy meant separating ourselves on every meal.

For everyone's interest, I'm posting the room service menus of both Yacht Club and Aurea, both breakfast and all other times.  Note that Aurea has a MORE expansive list of options than Yacht Club does, despite paying 3-4 times as much as Aurea guests.  Also, the minibar in YC has fewer items than Aurea does.  I was denied any other meal options than what was on my menu, even when asking and when offering to pay.  Very disappointing.

Lastly, I've attached a picture of what all the YC room service meal options look like.  Note that the side item is always Lays potato chips.  None of the food items are hot (except the soup) nor freshly prepared.

On 9/9/2021 at 9:39 AM, MarkusToe said: Except the champagne bar here you get Nicolas Feullatte only. To get the others you need the +package...as long as available...  

On the MSC Seashore, sailing July 23-30, 2022, the included champagne in Yacht Club (premium drink package) was Nicolas Feuillatte, roughly a $30/bottle variety.  This was not served at every bar on the ship; some only had Prosecco or lower grades of sparkling wine only.  Personally, I found the included Prosecco to be more tasteful than the Nicolas champagne.

Any fancier, and you have to go to the champagne bar yourself, buy it (20% discount), then bring it back to your room.  the champagne bar did not have staff to bring it back to my room, ordering via room service was denied, as was ordering a bottle of  any  champagne via room service.  Instead, they insisted on pouring one glass at a time and sending to the room on a tray.  As many glasses as you want, but no bottle service.

For reference, Moet Chandon Brut was about $68/bottle after discount, and Veuve Clicquot Brut yellow label was about $80/bottle after discount.  They also have Dom Perignon and Cristal, both around $270 - $300/bottle (before discount).  I was able to use OBC to pay for the bottles I bought.

For comparison, I had unlimited Perrier-Jouët on Celebrity in the Penthouse (Retreat-level), and a bottle of Moet was included on embark day on NCL in an Owner's suite.  Generally, I was disappointed by what MSC considered "premium".

Also, if you order any drink anywhere on board that is > $15/glass, or not served by the glass at all, you must pay the  full price  of the glass or bottle, not the difference above $15.  This had a big negative impact to the value of my drink package since going even $1 over $15/glass meant the full price negating the value of the drink package altogether and forcing you to drink stuff you might not like.

In general, the Yacht Club value is poor, and it's a way better buy to go Aurea then buy a la carte thereafter.  See my other posts for more detail, or just message me and happy to share.

29 minutes ago, MmmmJason said:  I had friends in the non-YC areas of the ship, and this policy meant separating ourselves on every meal      

And what's the problem? Looks like your idea was to invite them to your room to have non YC guest having YC dinner 

1 hour ago, MarkusToe said: And what's the problem? Looks like your idea was to invite them to your room to have non YC guest having YC dinner 

The problem was that I invited and suggested to my fellow friends to come along on this cruise so we could all enjoy time together, and each buys whatever cabin class they desire and can afford.

I would like to have invited them to my room to enjoy conversation, while having refreshments or food.  They were also free to do the same with me, only their cabins were smaller not lending itself to do this.  And, I did pay for the larger cabin so why not use it for this purpose?

I don't mind paying for the food or beverages for the extra people, but that was not an option.  My goal was not to try to get something for nothing, and it wasn't as if the YC food options were better (they were less, in fact).

The YC experience for me ended up segregating us unnecessarily.  On Celebrity and NCL, I was welcome to host whomever I wanted back at our cabin and the butler was happy to provide the food and drinks we wanted for entertaining guests.  This only further encouraged more people to book in these nicer cabins.

5 hours ago, MmmmJason said: On the MSC Seashore, sailing July 23-30, 2022, the included champagne in Yacht Club (premium drink package) was Nicolas Feuillatte, roughly a $30/bottle variety.  This was not served at every bar on the ship; some only had Prosecco or lower grades of sparkling wine only.  Personally, I found the included Prosecco to be more tasteful than the Nicolas champagne.   Any fancier, and you have to go to the champagne bar yourself, buy it (20% discount), then bring it back to your room.  the champagne bar did not have staff to bring it back to my room, ordering via room service was denied, as was ordering a bottle of  any  champagne via room service.  Instead, they insisted on pouring one glass at a time and sending to the room on a tray.  As many glasses as you want, but no bottle service.   For reference, Moet Chandon Brut was about $68/bottle after discount, and Veuve Clicquot Brut yellow label was about $80/bottle after discount.  They also have Dom Perignon and Cristal, both around $270 - $300/bottle (before discount).  I was able to use OBC to pay for the bottles I bought.   For comparison, I had unlimited Perrier-Jouët on Celebrity in the Penthouse (Retreat-level), and a bottle of Moet was included on embark day on NCL in an Owner's suite.  Generally, I was disappointed by what MSC considered "premium".   Also, if you order any drink anywhere on board that is > $15/glass, or not served by the glass at all, you must pay the  full price  of the glass or bottle, not the difference above $15.  This had a big negative impact to the value of my drink package since going even $1 over $15/glass meant the full price negating the value of the drink package altogether and forcing you to drink stuff you might not like.   In general, the Yacht Club value is poor, and it's a way better buy to go Aurea then buy a la carte thereafter.  See my other posts for more detail, or just message me and happy to share.

Not sure why you had to go to the champagne bar to purchase a bottle of Moet, on the YC bar menu I have (from Virtuosa) there are several champagnes by the bottle (including Moet at £65) to purchase in the Connoisseurs selection. If you had gone to Top Sail to purchase it I'm sure one of the butlers would have put it on a tray and taken it back to your cabin for you, every time we headed back to our cabin with a drink someone always offered to carry it for us although we always declined.

2 hours ago, kernow said: Not sure why you had to go to the champagne bar to purchase a bottle of Moet, on the YC bar menu I have (from Virtuosa) there are several champagnes by the bottle (including Moet at £65) to purchase in the Connoisseurs selection. If you had gone to Top Sail to purchase it I'm sure one of the butlers would have put it on a tray and taken it back to your cabin for you, every time we headed back to our cabin with a drink someone always offered to carry it for us although we always declined.  

That would have been nice but unfortunately that was not the experience i had on this cruise.  The specifically asked both room service staff over the phone and directly from our butler, both were unable to provide any bottle of champagne above Nicolas F.  The room did not include any drink list other than the minibar list for generic alcohol (gin, vodka, whiskey).

1 hour ago, MmmmJason said: That would have been nice but unfortunately that was not the experience i had on this cruise.  The specifically asked both room service staff over the phone and directly from our butler, both were unable to provide any bottle of champagne above Nicolas F.  The room did not include any drink list other than the minibar list for generic alcohol (gin, vodka, whiskey).

Wow, I'm really surprised that you were not able to get what is on the YC bar menu, I've seen some of your other posts, perhaps you were just unlucky with your butler. Did you speak to the YC director?

Best Cat Mom

12 hours ago, MmmmJason said: I sailed on MSC Seashore July 23 - 30, 2022, and despite asking, no the staff would not deliver any restaurant meals to the room, even in Yacht Club.  I was told "only if the guests is ill" which I hesitated to lie about lest I be quarantined or interrogated.  This was disappointing because despite having "anytime" dining, the real dining time is only a 2 hour window for breakfast and again for lunch, and only in the dining room, meaning no private dining in your room.  Don't ask for it to go in the restaurant either; that's a no-go.  I had friends in the non-YC areas of the ship, and this policy meant separating ourselves on every meal.

Did you think of bringing food from the YC pool deck back to your room? We had great made-to-order burgers there several times and one time brought them to the room to enjoy on our balcony.

I was satisfied with the Room Service breakfast served to me in my YC Club suite other than an additional croissant or pastry would have been appreciated.  

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On 3/23/2022 at 2:19 PM, Fighterone said: It's a shame really! The waiters were so sure that this breakfast syrup was actually maple syrup. We had just gotten back from an Azamara Quest cruise and I had saved a Dickinson mini jar of grade A maple syrup. I had it with me and gave a teaspoon to our waiter so he could compare.    I was once on a HAL cruise, having breakfast in Club Orange and ordered Eggs Benedict with "crab". What I got was krab, "surimi" because they had run out of real "crab" or so they claimed. The chef did apologize though. 

The waiter must be like … damn let’s quit the job and change the company 😂

On 8/11/2022 at 7:24 AM, MmmmJason said: I sailed on MSC Seashore July 23 - 30, 2022, and despite asking, no the staff would not deliver any restaurant meals to the room, even in Yacht Club.  I was told "only if the guests is ill" which I hesitated to lie about lest I be quarantined or interrogated.  This was disappointing because despite having "anytime" dining, the real dining time is only a 2 hour window for breakfast and again for lunch, and only in the dining room, meaning no private dining in your room.  Don't ask for it to go in the restaurant either; that's a no-go.  I had friends in the non-YC areas of the ship, and this policy meant separating ourselves on every meal.   For everyone's interest, I'm posting the room service menus of both Yacht Club and Aurea, both breakfast and all other times.  Note that Aurea has a MORE expansive list of options than Yacht Club does, despite paying 3-4 times as much as Aurea guests.  Also, the minibar in YC has fewer items than Aurea does.  I was denied any other meal options than what was on my menu, even when asking and when offering to pay.  Very disappointing.   Lastly, I've attached a picture of what all the YC room service meal options look like.  Note that the side item is always Lays potato chips.  None of the food items are hot (except the soup) nor freshly prepared.

Is this the actual Aurea breakfast? Gonna bid on an upgrade^^

Sorry I think this picture might be outdated. This is what I got from Aurea guests. 

On 10/9/2022 at 4:39 AM, Aeroplex said: The waiter must be like … damn let’s quit the job and change the company 😂

That's not the point and you know it. 

9 hours ago, Fighterone said: That's not the point and you know it. 

You understand jokes hopefully 😉  and now you know it.

Janet&Carl

On 8/11/2022 at 3:41 PM, MmmmJason said:     For comparison, I had unlimited Perrier-Jouët on Celebrity in the Penthouse (Retreat-level), and a bottle of Moet was included on embark day on NCL in an Owner's suite.  Generally, I was disappointed by what MSC considered "premium".  

And "for comparison" sake - what was the difference in price - say a 7 day NCL  owners suite with a 7 day Royal Suite in YC - I'm sure there is a difference ~!!

For comparison I did a dummy booking for 1 week Caribbean cruise in October next year - NCL $20,533 YC $14,208  

You are going to pay over $6k a week more on NCL

travelberlin

On 9/1/2021 at 10:50 AM, elbarney said: Grandiosa July, Seashore is the same, I imagine Seaside will be.   QR_V_YC-BAR-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1624735625.pdf 264.36 kB  ·  335 downloads

Thanks for this list. I find the included wines in the Yacht Club rather disappointing. I was expecting better quality Italian wines like a Primitivo or a Nero davola or a Rosso de Montalcino.  Ivi

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