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We Tried MSC Cruises First Class Yacht Club

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 234K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 53:25

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience staying in the MSC Yacht Club on the MSC World America, a ship-within-a-ship concept designed for premium cruising. They detail a seamless boarding process facilitated by a dedicated butler and specialized wristbands. The review covers various aspects of the luxury experience, including a tour of their spacious balcony cabin, which features high-end amenities like a rainfall shower, a stocked mini-bar, and personalized service. The creators highlight the exclusive access to private areas such as the Yacht Club lounge, a dedicated restaurant with rotating menus, and a private sun deck with a pool and hot tubs. They also describe the high quality of the food, noting that many meals feel comparable to specialty dining. Beyond the amenities, they participate in ship activities like a whiskey tasting and various entertainment shows. The video concludes with a cost breakdown, revealing that the total price for two people for a week was approximately 4,300 British pounds. They conclude that the Yacht Club offers exceptional value for money, providing a tranquil and high-end alternative to the rest of the ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC World America
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for MSC World America
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been blown away by this experience.

The value for money is exceptional and we will definitely be back.

It's an absolute blow and bargain.

The food has been something else that really has been absolutely fabulous.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the MSC Forme app for show times, menus, and bookings.
Bring elasticated trousers for the cruise due to the excellent food.
Consider cruising the Caribbean outside of June to October to avoid hurricane season and extreme heat.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What is the boarding process like for Yacht Club?Boarding is super quick and easy; you meet your butler at the terminal and are whisked through to the ship.
Is the cabin spacious enough?The cabin is very spacious and bright, with plenty of storage and a large bathroom.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs MSC's Yacht Club worth the hype?
QWhat is included in the Yacht Club experience?
QHow does the Yacht Club compare to other suite experiences on different cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel4 Happy Bacon
Miami2½ Happy Bacon
Ocean Cay4½ Happy Bacon
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