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A ship within a ship: Finding my happy place in MSC Seascape’s Yacht Club

Big ships can be intimidating for passengers like me who enjoy quiet time watching the sea, and a smaller, more intimate and less crowded experience. However, you may be surprised to learn that big ships, such as MSC Seascape DO offer an array of opportunities for intimate cruising or a romantic getaway. You can get that “small ship feeling” aboard a big ship!

On December 7th, MSC held its first cruise ship naming ceremony at New York City’s Pier 88. I was invited aboard MSC Seascape for a ship tour, gala dinner, and an overnight port stay.

I had never sailed with MSC Cruises previously, as I am typically drawn to much smaller ships with fewer than 300 passengers. However, I am always open for something new! As I approached the port under cloudy skies, there she was, the largest cruise ship ever to dock in Manhattan at an awe inspiring 170,000 gross tons and with a capacity of nearly 6,000 guests.

The ship was gorgeous! But…what really caught my attention was the MSC Yacht Club, an intimate and luxurious private “ship within a ship”, where you can experience the best of big ship cruising and small ship intimacy.

Photo1 Ship Night View – Photo Judi Cohen

The glamourous four-deck atrium contains sparkling chrome fixtures and a magnificent Swarovski Crystal inlaid staircase – which I was later told holds 52,000 crystals. Music was pumping from a shiny stage which featured a live band and massive LED screen spanning several decks with changing images of the New York City skyline. The new MSC Seascape impressed me with its state-of-the-art technology, sophisticated design, chic style, over-the-top swimming pools, bars, restaurants, shows, lounges and a casino. I couldn’t wait to get settled in my cabin and explore the ship before the Gala ceremony.

Photo 2: Atrium Photo Judi Cohen

Swarovski Crystal Staircase – Photo Judi Cohen

Multi-deck chandelier -Photo Judi Cohen

Welcome Aboard – Christmas Martini

A range of cabins and suites

My balcony cabin on Deck 15 (Cabin 15138) was very comfortable with a king bed, a pull-out sofa and a small desk area. A small closet and a few drawers were more than adequate for my needs. A coffee maker, safety deposit box, and a small fridge along with a hairdryer were provided in the cabin. I enjoyed having serious room-darkening curtains in my cabin so that I wasn’t awakened by the early morning light.

My balcony cabin – Photo Judi Cohen

There are 2,270 cabins, featuring 12 different kinds of suites and staterooms with and without balconies. There were options to meet everyone’s needs.

Pools and Entertainment

There are six pools, including an infinity pool, a spacious spa, an indoor/outdoor jungle pool and bar, area, two 20-person infinity hot tubs, and the Bridge of Sighs, a glass-bottom walkway. A large outdoor adventure park, the new Robotron ride and other Virtual Reality experiences are also available onboard.

Nearly every genre and style of popular live music can be found at the 19 bars and lounges onboard. The most popular bars before and after the naming ceremony were the Champagne Bar serving caviar and chilled seafood, and the bar inside the Casino. I was surprised to find that coffee and espresso were available at every bar, an ode to MSC’s Italian roots!

Jungle pool – Photo Judi Cohen

Champagne Bar – Photo Judi Cohen

Food Glorious Food

Trying all 11 restaurants on the MSC Seascape could be an activity unto itself.

Complimentary Mediterranean and international fare are available in the main restaurants, and there are oodles of choices at the Buffet. To dine in the specialty restaurants including Butcher’s Cut Steak House, Ocean Cay Seafood restaurant, Kaito Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar, and Hola! Tacos and Cantina, a fee would apply and reservations are required.

If the lobster tails, Caesar salad, and dessert I enjoyed at the Gala Dinner are indicative of the quality of the food and excellent service on the ship at all times, MSC Seascape will not disappoint. The New York Cheesecake in the shape of a big apple with a chocolate Statue of Liberty was the perfect way to end our gala dinner.

Chocolate Buffet

Lobster Tails

Dessert with Statue of Liberty

The Yacht Club – a ship within a ship

It took many hours to tour the ship moving from deck to deck, forward to aft to see the entire MSC Seascape . I loved every inch of the ship; It was a floating city, an entertainment center, a foodie’s paradise and so much more all on one vessel, however when I entered the Yacht Club with private suites on four decks (Decks 16,17, 18 and 19) I truly found my happy place.

I was wowed by the elegance of the Yacht Club suites, many of which have extra-large balconies and their own outdoor hot tubs. A special priority key card for the elevators takes you directly to your deck without stopping on any other floors. A dazzling Swarovski crystal staircase connected the decks within the Yacht club.

After seeing the indoor and outdoor spaces in the Yacht Club, it felt like the kind of small ship experience I typically look for. The advantage of the Yacht Club is that you get all the perks of being on a “big ship”, like shows, bars, amusements, pools and multiple food options, but you can retreat to your quiet Yacht Club oasis at your leisure.

Additional reasons to book in the Yacht Club are priority embarkation and disembarkation, unlimited in-cabin mini-bar drinks, free alcohol in the Topsail Lounge, reserved seating in the theater, a personal butler, concierge service, and an exclusive restaurant and lounge, pool, hot tubs and a sun deck!

MSC Yacht Club Towels

Entrance to MSC Yacht Club

Bar in MSC Yacht Club

Swimming Pool MSC Yacht Club

Deluxe Sunbathing Beds- MSC Yacht Club

Spa Tub MSC Yacht Club

Suite MSC Yacht Club

If you’re interested in experiencing the “best of both worlds” – the amenities and entertainment of a big ship but also the ability to enjoy a more intimate experience, MSC Seascapes provides the perfect opportunity to do both.

To be honest, I have avoided big ship cruising up until now, however seeing the MSC Seascape Yacht Club has completely changed my mind.

Thank you to MSC Cruises and All Things Cruise.

Cover photo: Spa Tub MSC Yacht Club

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About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand – has a modern fleet of 21 vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new vessels. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six more vessel orders in place through 2030.

MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by the Company’s European heritage, where they can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programs, and the very latest user-friendly technology on board.

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This Brand-new Ship Has One of the Largest Yacht Clubs in Its Fleet, Endless Adventure, and a Glass-bottomed Bridge

MSC Seascape just set sail — here's what it's like on board.

Christine Burroni

The MSC Seascape may share many similar — or even identical — features with its predecessors, but when it comes to luxury, the fleet’s newest vessel certainly leveled up. The new ship sailed on its inaugural journey with guests from Rome to New York City this past weekend and will go on to sail out of Miami to the Caribbean for future trips.

While the European cruise line has become known for its luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, called Yacht Club , the Seascape boasts one of its largest clubs with 131 suites — with five categories to choose from — taking up 32,000 square feet. Located at the front of the ship, most exclusive Yacht Club spaces, like the private dining area or pool deck, are afforded sweeping ocean views.

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In addition to a private restaurant with a regularly changing menu, and both indoor and outdoor lounge space, passengers who make a Yacht Club reservation are treated to expedited embarkation, 24-hour butler and concierge service, and access to the spa’s Thermal Suite where a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool awaits. Members will also have access to the ship's Top Sail Lounge for coffee, tea, and light bites at any time of day.

Yacht Club guests also enjoy the ship's premium drink package, an unpacking or packing service, a morning newspaper delivery of their choice, and the ability to select a specific pillow for customized comfort.

Sailing the blue water of the Caribbean while tucked in a super-exclusive setting may seem exceptionally relaxing, but the MSC Seascape also offers just the opposite for those looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush — with an extreme thrill ride and virtual reality experiences.

Adrenaline junkies can take a ride on the ship's Robotron , an attraction unique to the ship that will bring riders nearly 175 feet above water and flip upside down, moving in all directions to offer unobstructed 360-degree views. 

Those looking to keep their feet on the ground can still get their adventure fix with a walk across the Bridge of Sighs, a 72-foot-high glass-bottomed bridge.

The MSC Seascape is also home to a variety of virtual reality experiences. Riders can choose from Formula 1 racing, a flight simulator, and motorcycle riding.

“ MSC Seascape is an exciting addition to our fleet of Seaside Class ships with its elevated onboard experiences that will surprise and delight all ages," Ruben Rodriguez, President, MSC Cruises USA exclusively told Travel + Leisure. " From one of the largest and most luxurious Yacht Clubs in our fleet to interactive, high-tech experiences like the first Robotron at sea and immersive VR experiences, MSC Seascape brings unparalleled entertainment and thrills to our guests.”

Elsewhere on board, the ship’s interior is very similar to that of MSC’s other vessels, like the line's one-year-old MSC Seashore, including its Times Square–inspired décor, Swarovski crystal–adorned staircases, and Atrium space where live entertainment takes place.

Fans of the ship's fleet will also recognize its signature restaurants including Butcher's Cut steakhouse, Ocean Cay seafood restaurant, and more. Its lively sports bar is the perfect spot to catch any game around the world — and there are 18 other bars and lounges on board, some of which offer live music.

MSC Seascape journeys set sail from Miami to the Caribbean where passengers can visit the company's private Bahamas island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

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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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Observations from a new and impartial Cruise Passenger - MSC Seascape Yacht Club

By UWGRAD1 , April 6, 2023 in MSC Cruises

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My family of 3 (2 adults 1 teenage boy) took our first ever cruise last week.   Following are our various perceptions on things we encountered/experienced.   Hopefully someone new to cruising will find some of this useful.   We aren’t MSC “fan boys” or “haters” nor are we trying to benchmark anything to a different cruise line; so these should be fairly impartial.   I’m sure I’ll think of additional things along the way and will post updates as they come up.  If you have any questions I'll try to answer them, but I'm far from being an expert.  

Cruise Terminal

Traffic to Cruise Port – A music festival created havoc.   A trip of 4 miles took us 45 minutes.   Other passengers said Cruise Port Tunnel was closed and there were other lane closures that created huge delays.   Check local conditions/events to plan for potential delays for your trips.

Yacht Club Baggage Tent – Very easy to spot.   The Yacht Club tent is at the Right Hand (or East) Side of Terminal C as you are looking at the ship

Baggage Porter – Follow their directions and make sure they slap a Yacht Club baggage tag on your bags.   Probably doesn’t hurt to tip this guy a few $’s to ensure the safe handling of your bags.   You will not be given a “baggage claim ticket”.  

Yacht Club Check-in Area – Surprised by how “basic” the area felt.   Just a counter and a few chairs.   Didn’t “scream” luxury experience in any way.     We arrived early and there were only 2 other couples so I can’t comment on how the area would be if it was busy.   We got checked in extremely fast.   Take the extra time pre-trip and make sure all of your “passenger information” is in order before you arrive.   One couple didn’t and they were having issues checking in.  

Seating Area – Once checked-in, you went to a pre-board seating area that was just a section of the main seating area roped off for Yacht Club guests.   There were a few workers delivering drinks (soda/water/mimosas/champagne).   I didn’t see anyone ordering any mixed drinks or beer so I’m assuming they weren’t available.

Process – Ship opened around 12 p.m. and all the Yacht Club guests waiting were allowed to board.   Everyone went as a group and there weren’t any individual butlers.   Once on board ship you could go wherever you wanted but pretty much everyone went with group up to the Yacht Club Top Sail lounge.  

Lunch – Yacht Club dining room was available for lunch while you waited for your cabin to be ready.

Cabin – Our cabin wasn’t ready until 2 p.m.   Our butler did not come to find us to introduce himself nor to notify us of our cabin being available.   We had to ask someone handling customer requests in the Top Sail lounge.   They told us our room was ready and we went on our own to the room.   I’m sure we could have received an escort if we had asked.  Had we not asked on the status of our room, we would have continued waiting as no one came to tell us.  

Butler Introduction – We eventually ran into our butler in the hallway later that night.   He didn’t introduce himself; we asked him to find our butler and he responded that he was our butler.  

Muster Drill – Very simple.   Just watch the 15 minute thing on TV, call the # and go the muster station.   Previous reports indicated that elevators weren’t available during the Muster Drill, but that was not true for our sailing.   We just took the elevator down to Floor 7 and checked in at our station outside the Casino.   Don’t know how other cruise lines do it, but I don’t know why people complain about this one.    

Room Overview

Noise – We were on the 19 th Floor under the 20 th Floor pool deck.   If you are a light sleeper and under the pool deck, you will be woken up by the noise.   Every morning from 6:00 a.m. 6:30 a.m. there is constant noise coming from the pool deck above as they set-up the chairs.   Also, noise from the hallway and other guest room bathrooms (toilet flushing) is noticeable.   Keep in mind I am a light sleeper so maybe this won’t impact you as bad.  

Room Size – We were in one of the Grand Deluxe rooms that was slightly wider than other rooms in that category.   We’ve never been on a cruise before so I can’t compare it to other ships.   We had 2 adults and 1 teenager in the room and it never felt crowded.   I’d say it was comparable to a typical “normal” size hotel room.   There are plenty of YouTube videos of these rooms and they are all accurate representations of what the room is like (there weren’t any surprises).

Full Closet – This was a very nice feature.   It made space management so much easier.

Bathroom – Nothing really to comment on here.   Everything is accurately represented on YouTube videos.   If you are tall (over 6’5”) your head will hit the Rain Shower head so you have to slightly duck to take a shower.   You cannot operate both the Shower Wand and the Rain Shower Head at the same time (that is unusual as in my experience both can operate simultaneously).  Be careful using the sink or toilet while someone is taking a shower.  It will cause the water temperature in the shower to briefly increase drastically.  

Balcony – Because we had the wider cabin our balcony was huge.   We made two very direct and specific requests for a full size lounger to be added to the balcony.   That request was not fulfilled.   After asking for a lounger for two days in a row, we instead asked for just another chair thinking they could not deliver a lounger.   That request was also not fulfilled.   As such, all 3 of us couldn’t sit out on the balcony at the same time.   We used one of the cushioned chairs from the cabin outside when we needed it.   We were a little irritated they refused to bring an additional chair, but we didn’t complain or escalate as it didn’t matter that much.  The glass on the railing somehow reflects images from the cabins next to it.   So if someone next to us was also outside you could see faint reflections of them.   Be careful what you do on your balcony 😊   To point out the obvious, there is zero noise isolation between the cabin balconies.   Everyone out there will be able to hear what you say as if they were sitting next to you.

Safe – The safe is very small.   It will not fit an iPad or a laptop.   Only good for small personal effects.

Minibar – Our butler would not remove items from our fridge that we didn’t want.   We ended up having to remove them ourselves and place them on the counter.   We even left a note to remove them from the counter and they were not taken away.   Once we did remove them from the fridge ourselves, the butler did use the space in the fridge to stock extra items we did want.   They ran out of the smaller bottles of water that would fit into the fridge by Wednesday.   None of the other bottles they had on the ship would fit into the fridge.   If we wanted cold water, we had to order room service or go to the bar to get a cold bottle.

Room Preferences – Our preferences completed online did not make their way to our butler.   We had to notify our butler in person.   Once we gave him the preferences the pillows and bottle of liquor were brought to the room.  

A/C Controls – Our room had two A/C zones and thus two controls.   Need to make sure you’ve set both of them.   We noticed this right away but other people hadn’t and were complaining about temps until they realized they both weren’t set to the lowest “Cool” setting.

Cordless Charger – On all the videos we watched they had shown a cordless charging station on the cabinet countertops.   Ours did not have one.  

Power Outlets – We knew this coming in, but power supply is limited.   You need to bring adapters and outlet expanders.  

Butler Overview

Butler Assignment – From what we could tell, your experience will vary based on who you are assigned.   This was the first Yacht Club Butler assignment for our butler and I think it showed.   Other people told stories of way different service levels than we got.   That doesn’t mean we had bad service, but we didn’t have anything out of the ordinary.   He was there to ask a few questions and our room was always turned over/cleaned when we were out.  

Butler Services We Got – There wasn’t really any service that we noticed from our Butler that was “above and beyond”.   He was almost always around in the hallway.   He almost always delivered our room service.   Any time we left the room someone would come in and clean up used dishes, replace towels, etc…   That was nice as our room was always clean any time we came back to it.

Butler Services We Didn’t Get – These are things we had heard from other people that we didn’t experience.   None of these would impact our trip so we didn’t ask for them to be done.   This is definitely not a complaint, our trip was not ruined or lessened in any way from any of these things.   If any of this would lessen your experience, I feel confident that if we had asked they would have addressed these.    

-   We never had any special treats/gifts/displays in our room at night.   All we ever received was 3 pieces of Venti chocolates on top of the Daily planner placed on our bed each night.   Other guests described special deserts, snacks, favorite beverage poured and waiting for them, towel animals, etc…

-    No one ever offered to escort us around the ship.   We never would have taken them up on it, but it was never offered.

-    Arrival day ironing.   Other guests said their butlers ironed up to 4 items for them on their arrival day.

-    Butler service on Ocean Cay.   Other guests said their butlers found them on Ocean Cay and were providing “waitstaff” service to them on the beach

-    Butler service on Pool Deck.   It appeared that Butlers took turns servicing the Yacht Club Pool Deck area.   When someone’s butler was on deck they always received personal attention.   On days when our butler was on deck he never came by us once.  

-    None of our recurring needs were ever anticipated and addressed in advance.   An example of this was our Pull Out Sofa Bed.   They left it open all the time.   We had to personally close it up daily.   They never took note of this and always left it open making us continue to put it back ourselves.   Another example is we had the same standing order for coffee and fruit in the morning.   We had to redo this order every morning.   Other people’s butlers picked up on their daily asks and just had it there on a daily basis (i.e., coffee delivered every morning at 8 a.m) or glasses of wine every night at 6 p.m.  

Yacht Club Food Overview

Quality of Food – The food on board isn’t going to ever win any “awards”.   Anyone who indicates this is “fine dining” hasn’t really experienced “fine dining”.   This food is the equivalent to that served at a high-end Wedding Reception.   The food quality is more than adequate, and it is definitely enjoyable.   Just don’t go into this expecting to be “blown away” by the food.   There wasn’t one dish the entire trip where we would have ranked it anywhere near one of our Top 10 lists.   Remember if you don’t like something just order something else.   Or if you want to try more than one thing order them both.  

Dining Experience – Never waited for a table.   Service was always typically fairly fast even though we had a few meals where it was a touch slower.   If you don’t like where they are going to seat you just ask for a different table.   Try to get in the same area so you get the same waitstaff.   Our waitstaff knew our preferences after the 2 nd day and they would immediately take care of those needs.  

Desserts – In our opinion all the desserts were very basic.   We were surprised by this as we had high expectations of those going into the trip.   We equated the quality to that you would get on any standard buffet.  

Negative Public Opinion – I don’t know how there are so many complaints about MSC Food.   I can’t possibly see how they come to their conclusions.   My only thoughts are people are so upset about limited times to get food late at night or the inability to have a continuous supply of soft-serve ice cream.   Do not avoid cruising with MSC because of people’s food complaints.

Pizza – This is another one that I don’t see how people are raving about it.   It is definitely edible and enjoyable pizza, but nowhere near something I would search out to find on shore.   My teenage son and his friends probably ordered like 20 pizzas over the 7-day trip.

Room Service – Room service was very slow for us.   Almost always was 1 hour from placing order to getting food.  

Yacht Club Bar Overview

Timeliness – Never had to wait long for a drink.   Most of the time you were served instantly.  

Menu Selection – Everything posted online is accurate.   There really wasn’t anything missing or any hidden gems not listed.   I had overheard a few things ran out, but it wasn’t anything I was drinking so can’t really comment.

Milkshakes – There wasn’t much posted on this that we found pre-trip so I wanted to cover it.   You can order a Strawberry or Chocolate milkshake from the Yacht Club Pool Deck bar.   Never tried it in the Top Sail lounge.

Bar Staff – Everyone I meant was pleasant and enjoyable to talk with.   They were always so busy there was never really enough time to get to know them well.

Yacht Club Pool Area

Seating – There were always open seats/loungers available.   Finding one in the shade though is a totally different story.   Around the inside perimeter of the ship you can find loungers that are partially shaded and depending on direction of ship and time of the day you can get shade.  

Cabanas – There are 4 permanently reserved cabanas for the Royal and Owner suites.   The rest of the cabanas are first come first serve.   Those appear to be first “served” to whoever will be up at 4 or 5 a.m. and put a towel or backpack on to show they are “using it”.   One of the mornings I wanted to watch the sunrise from the Pool Deck and by 6 a.m. every single cabana was “in use” from people who placed towels or bags on the chairs.   I just happened to stay out on the pool deck that entire morning and most people didn’t even arrive until around 10 or 11 a.m. I know this practice is followed across all cruise lines, but it really needs to be addressed/fixed.   I don’t ever want to encourage cruise lines to charge guests more money, but charging for premier seating access is the only way to make it fair.   Or at least implement “reservations” and “limits”.   I didn’t check every single cabana every day; but I did notice at least 3 of the cabanas were used by the same people every day of the week.   I guess those people must have paid more than the other Yacht Club guests to get that preferential benefit.  

Pool – The Yacht Club pool isn’t designed for it to become a “kids play zone”.   It’s a small wading pool to stand and relax in to cool off.   A few times the kids took it over and it became a “play zone”.   Understand kids need to unwind and have some fun, but parents should be using the right facilities for that.   When the pool was used as its intended to be, it was a very nice area.

Whirlpools – There was one at the front of the ship that was very warm and there was one on the side of the ship that was basically normal pool water temperature.   Having the one on the side being cooler worked out as an additional area to get relief from the heat.  

Buffet – Nothing special here, just a typical buffet.   They have a grill so they can make certain things “to order”.  I can't understand how a few shrimp and some lobster tails make people lose their minds.  The seafood buffet on the last sea day was a zoo.  Presumably everyone in the Yacht Club has enough money to buy shrimp and lobster whenever they want it back home...why they lose their ***** for subpar quality just because its free is beyond my comprehension.  

Buffet Seating – They have a handful of tables immediately in front of the buffet/bar area.   I have no idea why they did this other than to maximize seating under the shade.   It makes it very congested and crowded.  Removing it would definitely make the buffet and bar area more enjoyable.  Not to mention the awkwardness of having people staring at you in the pool while they are eating their food.  

Smoking Area – There appeared to be more than enough room for smokers.   If you are a non-smoker you will have to use the other side of the ship to go to the front if you don’t want to pass through the smoking area.   When the wind blows correctly you can definitely notice the smoke on the main pool deck area.   I’m an ex-smoker so I’m pretty sensitive to the smell, so it might not be that noticeable to others.  As always, the cigar smoke was the most noticeable.  

Pool Decking Material – Do not attempt to walk across the pool deck barefooted when it’s sunny out.   It gets burning hot; I only made that mistake once.

Waitstaff Service – Service was basically non-existent on the pool deck.   Over the 7 day cruise I think waitstaff only took a drink order from me twice (and that only occurred because they were picking up used dishes and I forced the order on them).   This was the case for everyone because I was looking for anyone to be walking around to flag down for an order.   Wasn’t a big deal because it was easy enough to go to the bar to order a drink, but don’t expect “service at your chair”.   Maybe if you try “paying off” someone with tips right out of the gate you might get specialized service.   There was one particular waitress always servicing the Yacht Club area and she never seemed to be happy at all.   Maybe we just had a bad “staff assignment” for our cruise.  

Entertainment Shows

Comedian Ken Boyd – He was hilarious.   Wish he did more than just one night.   We’ve seen a lot of stand-up comedians and he was definitely good.   If he happens to be performing on your cruise don’t miss it.   Would actually recommend you go to both shows he does that night as I heard they are very different shows and both are equally good.   In addition, the theater itself is way nicer than I thought it was going to be.   The seats were very roomy and comfortable which is unusual for a theater, much less one on a cruise ship.

Variety Show in Caberet Rouge – In our opinion this variety show was horrible.   The venue itself was absolutely stunning, but the talent was horrible.   There were 3 parts; MC/Host with a few songs, Magician and then Guitar/Singer duo.   All were very bad and we were extremely disappointed that was the talent every night in that theater.   Go and check it out, maybe you’ll enjoy it.   If nothing else you have to see the room.  

Uptown Lounge – Popped in here a few times but it was just a bunch of people sitting around listening to average performers.   There wasn’t any energy and the performances weren’t captivating enough to keep us there.   This room was nothing special, I’d equate it to a small interior hotel ballroom.  

Main Theater Productions – We didn’t go to any production shows.   We heard they were so bad that there were mass exoduses of people during the shows.   Given we were so busy with other things we weren’t going to bother checking it out.  

Star for a Night – After we left the Caberet Rouge show we happened across the performances by cruise guests during the “Star for a Night” event.   By the time we arrived we happened to catch 3 people perform (don’t know if there were more than that before we got there).   2 of the 3 people were amazing.   All 3 of the people who performed were infinitely more entertaining than what we saw in the Caberet.   Definitely recommend you catch this event if they have it during your sailing.   In addition to the performances themselves, the atmosphere was phenomenal.   People were lined up all around the rails for 3 floors and on the stairs watching.   Lots of energy in the main atrium.  

General Ship Areas

Elevators – I don’t know what everyone is complaining about here.   They work and they are generally timely.   Of course they are going to be busy at peak times.   Even by the end of the cruise there were numerous passengers who still hadn’t figured out the system.   Just as an FYI the Yacht Club “priority” elevator call is working even though people said it isn’t.   There is a YouTube video on it you should watch.   It definitely sped up using the elevator when you could avoid all the floor stops.   When returning from an excursion the elevators can be absolutely packed.   We found it best just to get on the first elevator that arrived.   It was most likely going to a floor that you wanted.   If it didn’t go the floor you wanted, just get off at the highest floor and either call a new one or finish the walk up the stairs.

Bathrooms – I was shocked by how few bathrooms there are in the general areas of the ship, especially by areas with higher traffic (theaters, casino, pool deck bar, etc…).   There were some decent lines to use the bathrooms on the White Night party.   Also, the ship wasn’t keeping up on cleaning/maintenance of those bathrooms with the crowd.   They have to understand that if you increase bathroom usage by 100x, you need to be servicing them continuously.   Quite honestly the bathroom conditions that night were disgusting.  

Temperature – Generally speaking I was always “HOT” in the general areas of the ship.   Certain spots in restaurants/bars would be cool, but others were always extremely hot.   Temperature is definitely not balanced.  

Casino – The overall atmosphere in the casino wasn’t appealing to me.   I thought I would spend a lot of time there.   However, with the temperature, smoking and the “vibe” of the casino I spent almost no time there.  I will leave my gambling vices for Las Vegas.  

General Bar Areas – I understand the complaints people are leaving about bar service.   There was a very noticeable difference between the Yacht Club and general bars.   I would say my average time to wait for a drink was 10-15 minutes when it wasn’t busy.   When it was busy that time went up to around 20-30 minutes.   There were always like 5 bartenders behind the bar but they seemed to always be doing something else preventing them from taking your order.   By far the biggest issue has to be the sheer volume of specialty drinks being ordered.   It takes a ton of time to blend drinks from scratch or to mix complex cocktails.   They really need to divide bar orders up between specialty orders and easy orders.   I would suspect a lot of the problems could be solved if you had someone dedicated to just passing over a bottle of beer to someone or making a simple mix drink (i.e., Jack n Coke, Run n Coke, Vodka Tonic, etc…).   No one likes waiting 15 minutes for a beer.  However, I'm sure some of the problems are purposely created to reduce the overall consumption of booze.  

Tender Ports – To me the tender process absolutely sucked.   I personally hated it and will avoid tender ports at all costs going forward.  

Slippery Floors – Be careful on the floors, especially by areas near the Thermal Spa and Pools.   Appears a lot of people don’t bother to take the time to dry off before they leave those areas.   That leaves a lot of water on the floors that maintenance wasn’t always timely to dry up.

Don’t Fall Down the Stairs – The stairs are beautiful, but pay attention while you are using them.   Saw a bunch of people trip on the stairs.  Speaking of stairs...why do people feel the need to take a picture sprawled out laying on the stairs???

Overall Outside Areas – We spent very little time outside the Yacht Club.   I don’t like crowds and that is specifically why I booked the Yacht Club experience.   On the other hand, my teenage son was all over the ship.   I don’t think we saw him much at all after the 1 st Day.   He said the ship was fantastic and there was so much to do.   For him to say that, it meant they are doing something right for the teenage kids.   For the little time we did spend outside the Yacht Club, the ship was generally enjoyable.   Everything looked immaculate and was very interesting.   Crowds could be avoided/managed based on where you went.   Some areas had virtually no crowds, others were packed.   As described on some of the ship tour videos, the floor layout and getting from one end of the ship to the other end can be confusing.   You are forced to take stairs to get to different areas in some cases.  

Commentary On People

Saving this for last.   We did not sail with any other couples or families so we went into this thing solo.   We met a lot of great people and have hopefully started up some friendships that will last forever.   Most people were kind and considerate and it was overall a great experience.   It’s been said 100x time, but be patient and kind and everything should generally work out.    

However…you will run into some very “interesting” people.   Don’t let them ruin it for you.   They won’t go away, so if you run into some you will have to take the initiative to avoid them.   I don’t know what drives certain individual’s perception of entitlement, but it is strong in some people.   You will have people reserving chairs, cutting in lines, knocking into you, getting drunk and obnoxious, yelling at staff, trying to prioritize their needs for service over yours, kids running around unsupervised and screaming, people obviously sick who will sit next to you and cough/sneeze on you, etc..   Just go into it knowing that you will run into these types of people and be prepared to handle it.  

Don’t become rude to the MSC staff.   In most cases they either aren’t authorized or haven’t been trained on how to resolve what you are asking.   It doesn’t do any good to berate or yell at them, simply find a way to escalate.   If you can’t get it resolved through proper escalation, then maybe the problem wasn’t with MSC.   There were a handful of situations where I knew how someone could resolve their problems, but because of how they were treating MSC staff I had no desire to interact with them to help them solve their issue.  

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4 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: You cannot operate both the Shower Wand and the Rain Shower Head at the same time (that is unusual as in my experience both can operate simultaneously).

It can be done but there is a trick to it.  😉

7 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: This was the first Yacht Club Butler assignment for our butler and I think it showed.

I agree that your butler experience isn't typical. I knew that something was amiss when you mentioned not getting additional seating on the balcony even after the request. 

9 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: Butler service on Ocean Cay.   Other guests said their butlers found them on Ocean Cay and were providing “waitstaff” service to them on the beach

That depends on who is assigned where. Once on an overnight, our butler was assigned to the side where the cabanas (and we) were and the next day, he was assigned elsewhere and we didn't see him. 

12 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: When someone’s butler was on deck they always received personal attention.   On days when our butler was on deck he never came by us once.

Rookie mistake by your butler. 

25 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: None of our recurring needs were ever anticipated and addressed in advance.   An example of this was our Pull Out Sofa Bed.   They left it open all the time.   We had to personally close it up daily.   They never took note of this and always left it open making us continue to put it back ourselves.

Unacceptable.  😠

I would have spoken to the concierge or Yacht Club Director by the 2nd day...possibly sooner since other requests weren't being met. 

30 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: I don’t ever want to encourage cruise lines to charge guests more money, but charging for premier seating access is the only way to make it fair.

Charging a price (sea day vs. port day) is what used to be the case. They didn't sell very well and the price dropped. Now, it seems, MSC is going the " first come, first serve " route for the remaining Yacht Club cabanas/pergolas. 

34 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: Service was basically non-existent on the pool deck.   Over the 7 day cruise I think waitstaff only took a drink order from me twice (and that only occurred because they were picking up used dishes and I forced the order on them).   This was the case for everyone because I was looking for anyone to be walking around to flag down for an order.

Wow. That's surprising. 

I haven't sailed Seascape but none of my Yacht Club sailings before or after Covid shutdown had the staff issues that you describe. 

I'm sorry that your Yacht Club/MSC experience wasn't all that it could have been. I bounce back and forth with NCL Haven and MSC Yacht Club but I'm not a cheerleader for either of them. I point out their shortcomings when I find them so I appreciate your honest and thoughtful review. 

Which cabin did you had on the 19th floor?  We'll be there next Sunday and hope it's not going to be too noisy for sleeping.  It will also be our first experience in the YC.  TIA

Thanks for the detailed review and glad you enjoyed most of it. After four MSC cruises in the past year, I also don’t understand the poor reviews / comments regarding the food. It’s not 5 Star cuisine, but certainly not “inedible” as some say and there were always a variety of options to choose from.  

As far as pizza, while not the best I’ve ever eaten, it is definitely a step above what I have had on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Holland America. People commenting on how good the pizza is are probably comparing it to other cruise lines and not their favorite land-based pizza restaurant.

Captain-John

Thanks very much for the very detailed account of your trip - fair, balanced and a great resource for anyone looking for some tips.

I am not surprised at your butler experience unfortunately - it is an extremely variable experience across the MSC fleet and even within the same ship as you have noted. The loungers and pull-out bed are unforgiveable and I would expect these requests to be fulfileld outside the YC, let alone within it!

I may have missed it, but would you sail MSC YC again for your next cruise (assuming you want to cruise again!)? 🙂

2 hours ago, SpareBrew said: Which cabin did you had on the 19th floor?  We'll be there next Sunday and hope it's not going to be too noisy for sleeping.  It will also be our first experience in the YC.  TIA

If your room is under the pool deck you will hear it if you are a light sleeper.  It was loud enough I was contemplating recording some audio to share with folks.  My wife and kid slept through it...I did not.  

2 hours ago, Captain-John said: Thanks very much for the very detailed account of your trip - fair, balanced and a great resource for anyone looking for some tips.   I am not surprised at your butler experience unfortunately - it is an extremely variable experience across the MSC fleet and even within the same ship as you have noted. The loungers and pull-out bed are unforgiveable and I would expect these requests to be fulfileld outside the YC, let alone within it!   I may have missed it, but would you sail MSC YC again for your next cruise (assuming you want to cruise again!)? 🙂    

Absolutely would cruise them again and would only do the Yacht Club.  Really none of my "negative feedback" was anywhere near the level to deter me from cruising again with them.  

Thank you for the very interesting and well balanced review. You gave both the positives and negatives and come away with a great decision to continue on with your cruising adventures. I think people are often swayed by one bad experience on one ship and apply it universally to all ships whereas yours may have been a very specific experience on a specific ship due to what sounds like a very inattentive Butler / YC staff.

Make sure that you do fill out the survey you receive from MSC. Because you also have access to a pre concierge via email, I would send them a specific e-mail detailing your concerns. In the future, related to your requests that were not fulfilled, never forget you can go in real time to the Yacht Club hotel manager / Director and have those concerns addressed. If they are still not addressed, then that would be a very good indicator that you need to perhaps take your next cruise on a different ship / line.

Thank you again for the informatively detailed review,

Warmest Amy

Thank you for your review. Our experience with our butler was similar.  Never anticipated needs. NOTHING proactive. The Mera YC service was just so-so.  Not a luxury experience…

14 hours ago, UWGRAD1 said:   -    None of our recurring needs were ever anticipated and addressed in advance.   An example of this was our Pull Out Sofa Bed.   They left it open all the time.   We had to personally close it up daily.   They never took note of this and always left it open making us continue to put it back ourselves.  

Having sailed YC on seven occasions now, if I were to pick out one thing from your review which is totally unacceptable then it's that. You ought to have dealt with this, albeit should never have been the case....outrageous!

14 hours ago, UWGRAD1 said: Quality of Food – The food on board isn’t going to ever win any “awards”.   Anyone who indicates this is “fine dining” hasn’t really experienced “fine dining”.   This food is the equivalent to that served at a high-end Wedding Reception.   .  

That is probably the best description I have read of the current YC food offering.

Thank you for taking time to share this excellent review. We sailed in YC on Seascape the week of March 18, and our experience was virtually identical, with the exception of butler service. Our butler Gusti provided the best service we have ever experienced!

We were glad to have the opportunity to try MSC, but will likely stick with Celebrity in the future.

morpheusofthesea

Never sailed on a MSC ship in a cabin outside the Yacht Club. But we can list now all the things to look out for when booking any cruise ship.

#1 E muster drill is better

#2 Two cabin cleanings per day

#3 No % charge for gambling unless using cash

#4 No extra charge for can sodas vs fountain drinks

#5 Reserved seating in the theatre for all shows

#6 Complimentary bottled water

#7 Reserved or ability to reserve pergola/cabanas on pool deck

#8 'Cushioned' pool lounges

#9 Escorts on and off ship avoiding long lines

#10 First to use tenders off the ship at ports that tender

#11 Dedicated restaurant that is so good one need not book Specialty Restaurants

#12 Service that does not involve 2 hours to complete a meal

#13 An attentive butler

#14 Cabins ready upon embarkation/ key cards in hand at checkin

#15 Dedicated restaurant open port days

#16 Dedicated buffet to only suite guests

#17 Dedicated pool and sun deck only for suite guests

# 18 All the advantages of a mega ship with the exclusivity of a gated community

Just a few off the top of my head....

Had such good times on board the new Seascape that we booked 5 more on Seascape for 2024 on board at FCD and just booked 4 on the new World America for 2025.

Thank you for your review.  I appreciate that you have realistic cruise expectations and don't let the negatives bog you down.

We are trying the YC on Seascape in December for the first time.  We've had butler service on NCL before and are not typically high maintenance in that regard (we'd feel very uncomfortable having our suitcases unpacked or being escorted to other areas of the ship outside of YC), but would expect our requests for the mini bar, room service, etc., to be honored.  I'm hoping that service in the YC pool area improves before we sail later this year because I do like getting my drinks chairside 🙂

I wanted to ask you about your comment re: tendering.  Did you utilize the YC benefit of going to the head of the line?  As uncomfortable as that would be for me, I would probably take of advantage of it - especially for a tender port.

Also, not sure if you touched on it - but how was the YC disembark process?

59 minutes ago, momofmab said: Thank you for your review.  I appreciate that you have realistic cruise expectations and don't let the negatives bog you down.   We are trying the YC on Seascape in December for the first time.  We've had butler service on NCL before and are not typically high maintenance in that regard (we'd feel very uncomfortable having our suitcases unpacked or being escorted to other areas of the ship outside of YC), but would expect our requests for the mini bar, room service, etc., to be honored.  I'm hoping that service in the YC pool area improves before we sail later this year because I do like getting my drinks chairside 🙂   I wanted to ask you about your comment re: tendering.  Did you utilize the YC benefit of going to the head of the line?  As uncomfortable as that would be for me, I would probably take of advantage of it - especially for a tender port.   Also, not sure if you touched on it - but how was the YC disembark process?  

We did use the front of the line tender benefit from the YC, but it still wasn't enjoyable. While you get to skip lines waiting for the tender, you still have to sit on the tender waiting for it to fully load.  You are crammed in like a sardine and it consumes decent chunks of the overall limited time in the port.  I'd say that the tender process from the time we stepped onto the tender boat until we were off the pier was a good 30 minutes (this was mostly due to loading and unloading).  On the return from shore to ship there wasn't any YC benefit of tendering.  If the queing line had been longer there might have been a slight benefit of being able to cut in front of some of the line, but nothing that would materially change the overall time.  I've never cruised before, but I don't believe that my issues with tendering are related to MSC's process.  I think I would hate tendering on any cruise ship at any port.  

The disembark process was about as simple as it could be.  Literally took us minutes.  The only strange thing is how casual they are with staging luggage for pick-up.  It's all just sitting there in a big group of random bags (call it 100 or so bags).  You have to dig through that group of bags to find your stuff (which isn't that hard...just strange).  My only irritation was that our 3 bags weren't even together.  They were all in separate areas of the overall luggage group.  All 3 of us cleared through customs using facial recognition so there wasn't any hold-up or delay there.    

4 hours ago, hamrag said: Having sailed YC on seven occasions now, if I were to pick out one thing from your review which is totally unacceptable then it's that. You ought to have dealt with this, albeit should never have been the case....outrageous!

And that is really a Junior Butler responsibility.  Looks like the OP got the worst YC service team.  You would think that a new butler would have an experienced and helpful assistant to balance the service.  But that would be a logical step for MSC!

15 minutes ago, JAGR said: And that is really a Junior Butler responsibility.  Looks like the OP got the worst YC service team.  You would think that a new butler would have an experienced and helpful assistant to balance the service.  But that would be a logical step for MSC!

@JAGR   Stop, now, please... my stomach is literally cramping from laughing so hard 😉

Ocean Cay Yacht Club

Rocky Beach   – The negative commentary on the rocks as you enter the water is real. The rocks are actually dangerous, they are big enough that you can twist an ankle or substantially scratch/cut your feet.  We had high quality water shoes on and it was still very uncomfortable.  I went into the trip expecting people to have been overblowing this issue, but they were all stating 100% fact.  

Beach Beverage Service - During our time on the beach we only saw 1 wait staff working the beach area that had around 100-150 people on it.  Needless to say we didn't drink much on the beach that day.  Unlike the YC facilities on the ship, it wasn't easy to just run up to the YC building and get your own drink.  

Food - The food offerings had the same review as the food on the ship.  Good but nothing to rave about.  

Shuttle Transport - We ended up waiting 15+ minutes for a cart to pick us up from the YC area to go back to the ship.  

Bathrooms - There is only one shared unisex bathroom in the building.  A few yards away from the building is a portable bathroom trailer.  It's clean and decent for what its needed for.  

perakcruiser

I was very surprised on our last MSC cruise that the room steward refused to empty the fridge for us. We had to do this by ourselves and even had to store all the unwanted stuff in the wardrobe for the whole cruise. This never happened on any MSC cruise before and we had the fridge always emptied. If this even happens in YC now that is not a good sign. 

Georgia_Peaches

Great review!  Thank you for taking the time.  Your butler experience is unacceptable.  I hope you sent a message by not leaving additional tip for great service.  I COMPLETELY agree with you about the temperature on the ship.  I haven't been on Seascape but I have been on Seaside and I found it to be hot everywhere as well.  Even our stateroom was hot!  I think it has something to do with the little puck lights they have everywhere...especially in the casino.  There were some machines I couldn't play because they were situated under a beaming puck light.  Very weird design if you ask me.

A couple of things that stuck out that I'd like to counter, if I may...

1.  The seafood buffet on the last day is a big deal I think because many people (such as myself) would never buy lobster back home.  And it's not because I can't afford it, it's because it's a luxury item that I don't choose to splurge on.  Same with crab legs.  I think people get excited because it's not what they would normally buy when at home.

2.  I disagree with your take on the YC pool and children.  Families with children have just as much right IMO to use the pool as anyone else in YC.  I'm sure it gets splashy and noisy but that's part of being on a cruise with lots of other people.  Parents who let their children get out of control have no place in ANY pool area, YC or otherwise.

Anyway, appreciate your points and all the detail.  Question is, will you cruise again?  😊   Edit to say, oops, I see you already answered that question.  Glad you weren't deterred!

1 hour ago, UWGRAD1 said: Ocean Cay Yacht Club   Rocky Beach   – The negative commentary on the rocks as you enter the water is real. The rocks are actually dangerous, they are big enough that you can twist an ankle or substantially scratch/cut your feet.  We had high quality water shoes on and it was still very uncomfortable.  I went into the trip expecting people to have been overblowing this issue, but they were all stating 100% fact.     Beach Beverage Service - During our time on the beach we only saw 1 wait staff working the beach area that had around 100-150 people on it.  Needless to say we didn't drink much on the beach that day.  Unlike the YC facilities on the ship, it wasn't easy to just run up to the YC building and get your own drink.     Food - The food offerings had the same review as the food on the ship.  Good but nothing to rave about.     Shuttle Transport - We ended up waiting 15+ minutes for a cart to pick us up from the YC area to go back to the ship.     Bathrooms - There is only one shared unisex bathroom in the building.  A few yards away from the building is a portable bathroom trailer.  It's clean and decent for what its needed for.  

Add that dedicated bathroom was out of service mid-March making it more inconvenient.  I’m perplexed on why they did not dedicate a desirable part of the island/beach to YC.  Feels like they took the crappy part of the island and “labeled” it luxury.  A miss for sure. OC is an AMAZING island but differentiated YC experience is lacking IMHO. 

For the whole review-I would have spoken to the concierge or head butler DAY 2. Some of the issues you had were unacceptable, but in all fairness did you properly request services like escorts? As far as the check in "YC LOUNGE" area-they use someone else's terminal and it can change from week to week. When the new MSC building is built-I bet you will see a whole different lounge. 

16 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said: Great review!  Thank you for taking the time.  Your butler experience is unacceptable.  I hope you sent a message by not leaving additional tip for great service.  I COMPLETELY agree with you about the temperature on the ship.  I haven't been on Seascape but I have been on Seaside and I found it to be hot everywhere as well.  Even our stateroom was hot!  I think it has something to do with the little puck lights they have everywhere...especially in the casino.  There were some machines I couldn't play because they were situated under a beaming puck light.  Very weird design if you ask me.   A couple of things that stuck out that I'd like to counter, if I may...   1.  The seafood buffet on the last day is a big deal I think because many people (such as myself) would never buy lobster back home.  And it's not because I can't afford it, it's because it's a luxury item that I don't choose to splurge on.  Same with crab legs.  I think people get excited because it's not what they would normally buy when at home.   2.  I disagree with your take on the YC pool and children.  Families with children have just as much right IMO to use the pool as anyone else in YC.  I'm sure it gets splashy and noisy but that's part of being on a cruise with lots of other people.  Parents who let their children get out of control have no place in ANY pool area, YC or otherwise.   Anyway, appreciate your points and all the detail.  Question is, will you cruise again?  😊   Edit to say, oops, I see you already answered that question.  Glad you weren't deterred!  

Point taken on the seafood buffet.  I was projecting my own personal practices onto an overall assessment.  As a family we buy seafood when we want it so it's not a "rarity" for us.  I guess the appropriate "neutral" review would simply be...the seafood buffet gets crazy busy and people get way more aggressive than what you would have grown accustomed to in the YC leading up to it.  

I definitely agree the children and families are fully entitled to use the YC pool.  However, kids were running up n down the flooded outsides of the pool, jumping in and doing "cannonballs" into the small pool, pool toys (i.e., rubber footballs, etc...) were being thrown across the length of the pool.  All these things are 100% fun and my kids did them all the time when they were little as well.  I'm just saying the YC pool IS NOT designed for these types of activities.  There is a Kids Splash Zone, and better themed Jungle Pool (literally next door)...both were way better venues for these kids.  As a parent of a teenager and young adult, I'm just coming off from participating in these types of activities and they don't personally bother me.  Heck I'm sure my teenage son was probably causing some form of commotion in the other pool areas 🙂 I was simply trying to give feedback so that people who don't tolerate it well are prepared for the potential.  As a side note, my trip was during Spring Break so I suspect the presence of kids was way higher in the YC than it typically is.  

7 minutes ago, UWGRAD1 said: Point taken on the seafood buffet.  I was projecting my own personal practices onto an overall assessment.  As a family we buy seafood when we want it so it's not a "rarity" for us.  I guess the appropriate "neutral" review would simply be...the seafood buffet gets crazy busy and people get way more aggressive than what you would have grown accustomed to in the YC leading up to it.     I definitely agree the children and families are fully entitled to use the YC pool.  However, kids were running up n down the flooded outsides of the pool, jumping in and doing "cannonballs" into the small pool, pool toys (i.e., rubber footballs, etc...) were being thrown across the length of the pool.  All these things are 100% fun and my kids did them all the time when they were little as well.  I'm just saying the YC pool IS NOT designed for these types of activities.  There is a Kids Splash Zone, and better themed Jungle Pool (literally next door)...both were way better venues for these kids.  As a parent of a teenager and young adult, I'm just coming off from participating in these types of activities and they don't personally bother me.  Heck I'm sure my teenage son was probably causing some form of commotion in the other pool areas 🙂 I was simply trying to give feedback so that people who don't tolerate it well are prepared for the potential.  As a side note, my trip was during Spring Break so I suspect the presence of kids was way higher in the YC than it typically is.  

Lol I totally get it. That kind of pool behavior shouldn’t be allowed and the parents should have stepped in. As a 30 year retired educator (teacher and then principal) I can honestly say most kids (and their parents) annoy me!  That behavior would have gleaned the “teacher eye” in their direction for sure. Like most things, it all goes back to parenting. 

1 minute ago, Georgia_Peaches said: Lol I totally get it. That kind of pool behavior shouldn’t be allowed and the parents should have stepped in. As a 30 year retired educator (teacher and then principal) I can honestly say most kids (and their parents) annoy me!  That behavior would have gleaned the “teacher eye” in their direction for sure. Like most things, it all goes back to parenting. 

Also to clarify, this didn't happen all the time.  We were thinking that the YC should create some dedicated "kids time" pool hours.  That way they kids/families can completely let loose and all the adults know to stay the heck away!  Problem is there probably aren't enough kids on a recurring basis to implement something like that.  

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• Aug 15, 2023

9 Things You Should Know Before Cruising With MSC Seascape

Updated: Jan 11

Launching with her maiden voyage in November 2022, MSC Seascape is one of the cruise line's newest gems. With cruise lines continuing to grow and the ships themselves constantly getting bigger as well, it's hard to decide which ones are worth exploring for you and your family.

Here are 9 things you should know before booking with MSC Seascape.

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Let’s start with the basics

If you’ve cruised frequently with MSC already feel free to skip ahead to the next section but if this is your first time with the Italian company there are a few things you should know going in.

- It will be vastly different from your experience with any American Cruise line.

- The ships are beautiful

- The announcements are LONG.

- The food will be different than what you typically eat on other cruise lines. A very Mediterranean palate is to be expected.

- Unfortunately due to all the nationalities onboard cultures do tend to clash.

- Patience is a must as problems seemed to be solved slowly however they do seem to be slowly adapting more and more to the American market

All in all, MSC is a company well worth trying as long as you go in with an open mind but make sure to read "What to know before your first cruise with MSC" before booking that first cruise with the company. (And of course, subscribe to this blog for all the latest MSC and Cruising Updates 😉)

Now let's get into Seascape!

1. the ship is massive.

Though not the biggest ship of the MSC fleet MSC Seascape still impressively holds over 5,000 passengers each week. This may be a pro or a con for you. Between all the lounges, bars, pools, aqua parks, arcades, and spas…it can be quite fun to explore and find new spaces each day of your vacation.

That also means it can be very confusing. It is very easy to get turned around and forget which direction is forward. The Chora theater, (deck 6 and 7) gym, and spa (deck 8) are all the way forward and the Cabaret Rouge (deck 7) and Uptown Lounge (deck 8) are all the way aft!

Pro Tip: Try walking back and forth on decks 6, 7, and 8 on your first day onboard to try to get a good lay of the land!

2. The Buffet

The group consensus and potentially the biggest complaint I heard murmured from everyone aboard the ship was problems with the buffet. The food itself received high regards but it is just impossible to stay away from the masses during prime meal times. People tend to cut, push, and shove their way through the lines with absolutely no respect. The buffet has a sharp closing time and doesn't seem to reward those who are trying to be patient and wait for their proper turns. If you can avoid prime meal times I would recommend it, however, I know that’s not always possible.

Pro Tip: Restaurants seemed to be a lot more organized and are not only for dinner! Try skipping a breakfast in the buffet and enjoy a service-style experience a couple of times during your cruise

3. Embarkation and Disembarkation

Another issue that comes from the sheer crowds of people onboard is the embarking and disembarking of the passengers. Once docked in a port people tend to crowd the exits. Security does a decent job of scanning people through quickly but the lines still tend to back up. In my experience, it changed from cruise to cruise in how bad that crowding could be.

And for the love of all that is cruising please remember your cruise card. You will need it EVERY TIME you leave the ship, even on the private island.

Pro Tip: Oftentimes there are up to 4 exits to get off the ship. Consider asking a crew member about other exits/entrances and you just be able to sneak out before the clogged-up masses.

4. Read That Program

There is so much going on it is very easy to miss events and parties onboard. If you request, you can still get the daily program to the cabin but you also can read it on the MSC for Me App, or any of the smart screens around the ship. There are main shows in the theater but specialty music in each of the lounges starting in the evening. The main theme parties on board take place all around the ship from the atrium to the pool deck so read carefully each night so you don’t miss the fun.

Pro Tip: The theme parties are a lot of fun especially if you come dressed up in the night attire! Here's a list of all parties currently running onboard MSC Seascape

5. The Cabaret Rouge

A secret gem on the ship and maybe one of the prettiest lounges at sea, the Cabaret Rouge sits at the aft of the ship and is lined with windows around the entire backside. Absolutely breathtaking during the day and surprisingly quiet during navigation. I highly recommend spending some time looking out at all the views when you can.

At night the curtains close and there is almost always some kind of live entertainment. Singers, a full band, oftentimes magicians or hypnotists...the Cabaret carries its own style. Later in the evening, it turns into the ship's nightclub with a live DJ each night.

Pro Tip: A close second up in the secret gem category are the dueling pianos in Times Square lounge. Make sure to check out one of the talented pianists' lively sets at least once during your cruise!

6. Ocean Cay

One of the perks of the itinerary of Seascape is you get to visit the company’s private island in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay. Ocean Cay is a beautiful little paradise to say the least but the biggest perk is not having to share the island with anyone else other than your fellow cruisers. There is a buffet out on the island along with some bars and food trucks that you can use your cruise card at when they’re not included. For more on this private island, check out "The Pros and Cons of Ocean Cay."

Pro Tip: The best snorkeling to see lots of colorful coral and marine life is always the Light House beach!

7. Poolside Space

There are 3 pools onboard MSC Seascape so if the main pool onboard, The Marina, seems a little bit crowded (which it will be ESPECIALLY during navigation) try to check out the other options.

The Jungle Pool is located just one deck below the Marina and is considered the indoor pool onboard due to its roof that can open or close depending on weather conditions. Super, super cool if you ever catch it in action but the pool area does tend to be hot and humid when it is closed so make sure to get some gelato right at the pool entrance.

The Infinity Pool , my personal favorite, is the adults-only pool onboard. There is a smoking area on one side but if you don’t want to be around the smoke it really does stay pretty well contained. The pool is small and more for wading than swimming but will make for some beautiful photos as it seems to connect to the Ocean.

Pro Tip: If you walk through the uptown lounge there are automatic doors that open up to the pool that everyone seems to walk right past! (Or even take the beautiful glass elevators down from The Marina Pool (deck 18) right into The Infinity Pool (deck 8)

8. The Elevators

In very close running to the most problematic issue onboard alongside the buffet...The elevators are a whole pain of their own. There are only 4 sets of elevators and one is reserved for only the upper decks of the Yacht Club. That leaves 3 sets of VERY busy elevators. Patience is very much a virtue when it comes to waiting for your elevator. If you can handle a few flights the stairs may be your best option.

It is especially bad during the safety drill onboard as most of them shut down and the stairs themselves get overcrowded and messy.

The elevators are set up to call the floor you need from the outside. That means once you’re inside you have no control of where it stops if you didn’t hit your original button. The concept would be beautifully orchestrated if people didn’t just shove into the first elevator that opened and then end up confused again on the wrong deck. The only recommendation I can give you is to try to walk away from the center elevators and take the rides on the front and or back of the ship which seems to be a little less crowded.

Pro tip: Try to find the glass elevators at the back of the ship in your first couple of days before everyone else does. You can access them from Uptown Lounge: They go all the way up to the pool deck with stupendous views and typically shorter waits since they’re a little bit more tucked away than the other elevators onboard.

9. The Ship Is Absolutely Breath Taking

There is not a space onboard that isn’t perfect for a photo op. Beautiful artwork is on every single wall and each lounge has its own style.

The atrium is absolutely breathtaking and the Swarovski stairs cascade all the way down from deck 8 to 5.

Not to mention the outside walking decks. Deck 8 has multiple doors where you can walk around the outside of the ship and a few bridges that have glass bottoms that you can either look to the lower decks or straight into the ocean. (The other glass bridge you’ll find on deck 16 near the Sky bar!) You can’t help but marvel at the ship's ornamentation.

Pro Tip: Want to take some of the ship's magic home with you? Make sure to visit the ship's art gallery on Deck 8 and bring home a masterpiece with you!

If you can handle the crowds and are willing to be patient with long lines in and out of the exits and eating areas you may just fall in love with the charm that Seascape has to offer.

Don't forget to plan for all the Theme Parties onboard and if you need help packing I've made a couple of must-have lists for you already 😘

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If you've cruised on Seascape before I want to hear about YOUR EXPERIENCE in the comments below!

Sending love from the Caribbean <3

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Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities.

MSC Seascape deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by MSC Cruises deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the MSC Seascape cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on MSC Seascape staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

MSC Seascape (2022-built/ under construction ) is the second of MSC Cruises Seaside EVO-class liners - with sistership MSC Seashore (2021). In comparison the previous Seaside-class ships Seaside (2017) and Seaview (2018), Seascape is larger (339 m against 323 m), with 2270 staterooms (against 2067) and with bigger max passenger capacity (5877 against 4961) served by 1648 staff/crew (against 1413). Both classes (Seaside and Seaside-EVO) were designed for year-round operations in warm destinations

The MSC Seascape cruise ship deck plan shows 2270 staterooms for 4540 passengers (max capacity is 5877) served by 1648 crew-staff (818 crew cabins). The boat has 19 decks (12 passenger-accessible, 11 with cabins), 11 dining venues, 19 bars and lounges, 6 swimming pools, and features a 2-deck "Cabaret Rouge" (aft-located), Magrodome (sliding glass roof covering one of the swimming pools), an expanded Infinity Pool (with half-submerged concrete loungers/extends directly to the stern), 2x Infinity Whirlpools (portside and starboard Jacuzzis, with 10 seats each), main swimming pool (with both swimming and standing water depths and connected to the Pirate Cove Aquapark), 3x catwalks (glass-floored viewing platforms), Waterfront Promenade (length 540 m / 1770 ft).

Seascape's "MSC Yacht Club" is currently the fleet’s largest (total area 32000 ft2 / 2973 m2). The all-inclusive Suite complex (ship-within-a-ship concept) accommodates the highest-paying passengers (YC cabin categories only). It spreads over 4 decks and features a 3-deck high Onyx Wall (back-lit), Swarovski crystal-covered staircases, Top Sail Lounge (bar lounge with live music, gourmet canapes, complimentary beverages), exclusive restaurant (breakfast-lunch-dinner, premium wine list, daily-changed a la carte menu), poolside bar and grill. The private sundeck and pool area were expanded to 21000+ ft2 (1950 m2), with a bigger swimming pool and a panoramic Jacuzzi (8-seats, with individual controlled jets). The complex houses 131x Suites plus 2x Owner’s Suites (new category cabins sized 1054 ft2 / 98 m2) with larger terraces (outdoor hot tub, glass wall, dining and sundeck areas).

Seascape ship's outdoor deck space is also fleet's largest  (~13000 m2 / 140000 ft2) and includes the 540-m (1772-ft) long Promenade lined up with outdoor bars and dining venues.

MSC EVO ships main features include:

• Oceanview glass elevators (both their walls and floors are made of glass)
• Lower-positioned Lido-Pool Deck with a sea-level Promenade (circumnavigating the ship) enclosed by a glass wall and lined up with duty-free shops and dining venues with outdoor seating (restaurants, bars, club lounges)
• 11x different balcony cabin types, including 50x terraced cabins (overlooking Promenade Deck) and 32 Suites with Balcony Jacuzzi
• outdoor wellness facilities (spa and fitness) - including luxury cabanas (for outdoor spa treatments) and wellness cabins (with Kinesis Technogym equipment)
• double-deck Atrium with a transparent (oceanview) glass wall
• 3x catwalks (with glass floors and railings) extending beyond the ship
• top-deck Zip Line
• luxury suites (with Jacuzzi tubs on the balconies), connecting family cabins
• larger MSC Yacht Club complex (private lounge, solarium, swimming pool), larger Doremi playground (kids lounge with a LEGO room), larger Aqua Park (with 5 waterslides), more specialty restaurants with alfresco terraces (on Promenade Deck)
• 1100-seats theater (main show lounge), 5D Cinema, 6 swimming pools, 1 Infinity Pool, 2 Infinity Jacuzzies

MSC Seascape ship has 10x large-capacity eateries - 5x select restaurants (3x MDRs /main dining rooms, Aurea Restaurant, Yacht Club Restaurant) and 5x themed food venues (Seafood Restaurant, Steak House, Teppanyaki, Sushi Bar, Bistrot) plus 20x specialty bars and lounges.

Deck layouts

Deck 04 - tendering-hospital-crew, deck 05 - ilhabela-cabins-lobby, deck 06 - ibiza-shops1, deck 07 - mykonos-casino-lounge-shops2, deck 08 - ocean cay-promenade-spa-pools, deck 09 - gozo-cabins, deck 10 - tasmania-cabins, deck 11 - palawan-cabins, deck 12 - porquerolles-cabins, deck 13 - cozumel-cabins, deck 14 - maui-cabins, deck 15 - okinawa-cabins-bridge, deck 16 - suites-yacht club restaurant-sundeck-pools-kids, deck 18 - capri-suites-yacht club restaurant-sundeck1-pools-kids, deck 19 - suites-yacht club3-adventure trail1, deck 20 - portuguese island-yacht club sundeck-waterslides-sports-adventure trail2.

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Built in 2022, the MSC Cruises MSC World Europa cruise ship weighs 216K tons and has 2631 staterooms for up to 6314 passengers served by 1413 crew . There are 20 passenger decks, 12 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 34 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for MSC World Europa showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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Sleeps up to: 4 4 Cabins Cabin: 548 sqft (52 m 2 ) Balcony: 452 sqft (42 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

MSC YACHT CLUB WHIRLPOOL DUPLEX

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Sleeps up to: 4 6 Cabins Cabin: 495 sqft (47 m 2 ) Balcony: 322 sqft (30 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 3 Cabins Cabin: 495 sqft (47 m 2 ) Balcony: 64 sqft (6 m 2 )

MSC YACHT CLUB DELUXE

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Sleeps up to: 4 130 Cabins Cabin: 269 sqft (25 m 2 ) Balcony: 53 sqft (5 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 2 7 Cabins Cabin: 161 sqft (15 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 4 Cabins Cabin: 376 sqft (35 m 2 ) Balcony: 398 sqft (37 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Sleeps up to: 4 10 Cabins Cabin: 376 sqft (35 m 2 ) Balcony: 96 sqft (9 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

PROMENADE VIEW SUITE

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Sleeps up to: 6 40 Cabins Cabin: 269 sqft (25 m 2 ) Balcony: 43 sqft (4 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 2 196 Cabins Cabin: 172 sqft (16 m 2 ) Balcony: 53 sqft (5 m 2 )

INFINITE OCEAN VIEW

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Sleeps up to: 4 170 Cabins Cabin: 215 sqft (20 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 77 Cabins Cabin: 172 sqft (16 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 818 Cabins Cabin: 161 sqft (15 m 2 )

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