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We were looking at another MSC cruise and wanted to make sure the YC Private Dining was available on the following ships: Splendida, Meraviglia and Preziosa? Does anyone know? We loved the Bellissima and I know it is a newer ship, but how do the do these 3 compare as far as service and ambiance of the ship? Any helps would be appreciated. 

We just sailed on  the Bellissima in June. We have cruised Celebrity many times, but the price difference pushed us into the YC with zero regrets. I know food is subjective, but the food on X is better. We are foodies, but the YC and specialty restaurants were good, and kept us very happy. The service and overall experience beat X’s suite service more than X beat MSC’s food. The overall YC experience was the best overall service we have had on a cruise. So much so we booked a 14 day in 2020. Looking outside the YC...imo, it would not be a very good cruise. Would not consider this outside the YC especially if you are a former X cruiser. 

We called MSC today. We are going to be in the YC. We got right through to one of the most gracious representatives of any cruise line we have spoken with. Our experience was outstanding. 

That helps a great deal. Thank you

For those of you who have purchased the Dining Experience plan, is there a big difference between that menu and the A la Carte menu? I don’t want to buy the plan and see several things better on the regular menu. Any insight?

Are the beds queen or king in YC when put together?

Do they blast announcements in your room on MSC? Or can you turn them down/off or are they through the tv?

We were booked on the Celebrity Edge and cancelled for the BELLISSIMA. We are in our mid 40’s and primarily go on Celebrity, but have gone on several cruises with Carnaval, RC, HAL. While I am booked but not sailed with MSC, from the research I have done the Yacht Club will be a top tier experience, below that level from all evidence I have seen the experience woul be a let down. But for price, if this is as good as many former Celebrity guest have said—MSC May be our new “go to” line. 

Based on the sister ship of the Bellissima , is the casino smoking or Nonsmoking? How large is it? Craps table?   In general what is the smoking policy on MSC?

Have you guys visited any of these ports? What other cruise lines have you been on?

Have you guys visited any of these ports? What other cruise lines have you been on?

We sail on leave port out of Barcelona on May 24th. Home for us was Warner Robins, Ga, but we now live right outside of Memphis. We are so excited!! Have you sailed on MSC before?

My wife and I are booked in May in the YC on this ship! 

Thank you! 

If you are in the YC do you need a drink package? 

If you are in the YC how easy is it to get a table for 2 in YC dining room? Do you have to wait much longer?

Thank you guys for all the help

Thank you! 

I have read that you can get umbrellas for your chairs by the YC pool. Is this true? If so can you rent them prior to your cruise? 

Can you take a shuttle to go Aix to Marseille? Train? Rental car? What is the best mode of transportation? 

So helpful! Thank you guys.  I read a review that the wife can't bring her own hair dryer...true?

My wife and I were origianlly booked on Celebrity Edge, but reading on the Celebrity boards and counting up the dollars and cents it was just crazy expensive. We have cruised often Celebrity, Carnival, RC, Holland America. We know what to expect on each of these lines and like them all in their unique way. The more I read about MSC Yacht Club the more intrigued I became. Then when I started comparing everything from the itenerary to price I took the leap with the Bellissima out of Barcelona. I just have a few questions for some of you MSC veterans. 

1. Since we are in the Yacht Club do the changes in drink packages impact us? If so how?

2. If we love Celebrity how is Yacht Club in comparison?

3. Any thing you wish you knew before your first MSC Cruise? Secrets, tips information in general?

Thank you in advance, this is our 25th Anniversary Celebration and I am just trying to make sure all it good.  

We recently sailed on the Solstice and purchased the Ultimate Dining Package, is this package offered on every Celebrity ship? I am aware there are only a limited number, but we are sailing on the Reflection in February 2015 and seeing the prices are higher it seems in most of the restaurants I didn't know if it was offered at all or for the same price? Thanks in advance.