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Yes, the meal for 2 is what it says on the tin....2 people, provided the card used for their system is Diamond i.e. yours.

Come to the Med!!

Indeed, on all our YC Med and Lesser Antilles cruises we arranged to stay onboard through late afternoon and once early evening when we had a 9pm flight. It's a fabulous perk, and almost always we do it.

Aaargh....noooooooooooot again please, it's all become so boring!

Best to delete I'd say if it concerns you to that extent!

Love it!

I started reading the OP, and thought how best to respond. When I got to Nunagoras' post I realised that is basically what I'd say....he is increasingly the rational voice of reason on the MSC boards!

With at least 6 YC cruises, we have never at any level felt the need for pre-cruise contact nor have we received any.....albeit none of those have been from a USA port. On board, we have found any requirement is swiftly handled by the concierge or butlers!

You have failed to understand 'everything read everywhere else'. If you bid for an upgrade, and are successful, you then are entitled to the full new experience....on the basis there has been an additional financial transaction. Normally, with an upgrade granted without bidding, it is the cabin only that changes and the experience remains as original booking. That is with the exception of YC, because you are then located in the YC enclave where virtually everything is included. On our Caribbean cruise last winter, there were a handful of couples who were granted such at boarding, and spent their time grinning from ear to ear! One such couple, who live about 15 miles from us in Scotland said they pinched themselves each morning, as they couldn't quite believe their luck. Their booking had been a Fantastica balcony, so theirs was a significant free upgrade big time. The others were upgraded from Aurea.

Every single cruiseline, for a similar transatlantic would have no more stops along the way.....it's a very wide pond, and takes many days to traverse! 😉

What you need to understand is it's probably not a '3 night cruise' as such. Much more likely to be 3 nights which are part of a longer repetitive cruise with more than one boarding point.....but, perhaps not if it's in the USA. My point is it's unlikely there will be anything special laid on to spice up a 3 night cruise! 😉

Wrong, trust me! 🙄

My experience accords with JAGR, that aside he is rarely incorrect! 😉

As Phissy pointed out you've shot your bolt....Gold is your status, no second chance!

My advice would be leave them home, simply not required! Our experience across 7 or 8 MSC cruises, mostly in YC, is 5% of passengers at most will be in such dress....that's 1 in 20.

CLASSIC MEMBERSHIPfrom 1 to 2,199 points 5% cruise discount valid all year round (Extendable to cabin occupants) Voyagers Exclusives 5+5% on all departures for bookings made until 6 months before departure MSC Voyagers Club e-newsletter MSC Voyagers Club personalized luggage tags for embarkation in the e-ticket MSC Voyagers Club card MSC Voyagers Club online personal area MSC Ambassador (online poll) MSC Voyagers Club Infopoint Welcome back Cocktail Party Onboard dedicated number 10% off on onboard pictures 5% off on digital accessories 5% off on Wi-Fi packages (Browse Cruise / Browse & Stream Cruise) 50% discount on the F1 simulator 10% off for Thermal Area Cruise Pass 30% off on the fitness package (Body scan and 1h personal trainer to define the training program for the week) 30% off on the second massage Free personal consultation spa doctor 10% discount on Minibar MSC Shops discount: For each 50€ spent in any onboard shops you will benefit of 10€ discount, Discount will be applied at the point of sale. Non-cumulative to other promotions available on board. Valid only the first day of your cruise (tobacco and electronics excluded).

SILVER MEMBERSHIPFROM 2,200 TO 4,299 POINTS privileges of previous tier + Milestone Reward (Tier Upgrade Pin Delivered Onboard) 10% off on digital accessories 5% off on laundry 50€/$ on board credit p.p on all departures for bookings made until 9 months before departure 20% off on onboard pictures

GOLD MEMBERSHIPfrom 4,300 to 9,999 points PRIVILEGES OF PREVIOUS TIER + Complimentary one-hour thermal area session once per cruise Complimentary gift Priority disembarkation in ports where a tender boat is required MSC Voyagers Club Photo At The Restaurant Complimentary birthday cake 30% off on onboard pictures 15% off on digital accessories 10% off on Wi-Fi packages (Browse Cruise / Browse & Stream Cruise) 10% off on laundry

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP10,000 points and more PRIVILEGES OF PREVIOUS TIER + Priority boarding (extendable to cabin occupants) Specialty Restaurant dinner (no beverages - members + 1 guest of the same cabin no diamond member) Spumante with Macarons in cabin (1 per cabin per cruise) Priority disembarkation at end of cruise (extendable to cabin occupants) Courtesy towelling bathrobe and slippers available during the cruise Complimentary dancing class MSC Voyagers Club exclusive Diamond Party Sweet Chocolate Gift Late cabin check-out disembarkation (extendable to cabin occupants) 40% off on onboard pictures 20% off on digital accessories 15% off on laundry

Once onboard, we've never had any problem getting a suitable evening/time. Enjoy!

If you have a high level status on any other cruiseline, or even hotel group, you can do a status match. If you haven't done so, it is easy to set up. If you achieve the top level, Diamond, status you are entitled to a free specialty restaurant meal. For Butchers Cut (steakhouse) there is a set menu which works for us. Alternatively you do a la carte and get a 50% discount on pricing with Diamond status.

Luggage for YC is given priority status, not an issue.

Another vote for this! There is no doubt the sundeck in YC right at the front of ship is the place to be, and it is easy to do the 360 for special sights. Regarding cabin our first YC was inside, followed by 6 YC Deluxe Suite....much better without a doubt but current costs are significantly increased. For that reason, without hesitation, our next two cruises are YC inside. We would now not cruise MSC outwith the YC, having done so a year ago with Aurea experience.

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The MSC dress code is smart casual, YC is no different from the rest of the ship for dress code.