Should You BID for an MSC Upgrade?

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👁️ 62K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 9:12

MSC Cruises USA

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Editorial Summary

The creator explains the mechanics and potential pitfalls of the MSC upgrade program, which allows passengers to bid for better staterooms. A primary warning involves pricing, as all quoted upgrade costs are per person based on double occupancy, meaning travelers must double the listed price to calculate their actual cost. The program is nonrefundable, and passengers cannot choose their specific stateroom once an offer is accepted. This lack of choice can impact views, such as the ability to see the lighthouse show at Ocean Key from a starboard balcony. Furthermore, the creator clarifies that upgrading to a Yacht Club room through this program does not automatically grant all Yacht Club benefits, such as priority embarkation or free drinks, if the original booking was for a lower tier experience. The video concludes with a tip regarding the MSC Voyagers Club, noting that the cruise line offers status matching for travelers who hold elite status with partner hotel or airline brands.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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½ Happy Bacon

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1½ Happy Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

these upgrades are nonrefundable and you do not get to choose your state room

you're not going to get all of the benefits of the yacht club so it's only for the room you're only upgrading the room

please do not think that by upgrading to a yacht club room automatically means you are in the yacht club on the ship

Daniel actually for his example he has high status with high at hotels and so he he let the voyagers club people know that with MSC and they instantly made him a diamond status member

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Double the per-person price shown for your actual upgrade cost since most staterooms are double occupancy

✓Consider if cabin location (e.g., port vs. starboard) matters for views before bidding

✓Understand that upgrading to a Yacht Club room does not grant full Yacht Club benefits

✓Take advantage of MSC's Voyagers Club status match if you have status with other travel partners

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding double occupancy pricing — Double the per-person price shown to get the actual upgrade cost

Not getting to choose cabin location — Consider if views (e.g., lighthouse show) are important before bidding

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does the MSC upgrade bidding program work?

QWhat are the costs and limitations of MSC upgrades?

QDo upgrades to Yacht Club rooms include Yacht Club benefits?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Happy BaconBooking Process1½ Sad BaconCabin Suite1 Sad BaconValue Pricing½ Sad Bacon

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Ocean Key2 Happy Bacon

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