Brooklyn Yacht Club check-in area

[mushroom]

I've done a "search" and also viewed many you-tube videos and still am a bit confused about the area for Yacht Club Check in.  We will be arriving by limo and I am assuming that they will drive us to the luggage drop-off area.  Question 1:  Is the YC drop off clearly marked or is it mixed in with general drop-off?  Question 2: I understand that there will be a blue tent.  Is this located outside of the actual terminal building or inside the building?  In all the videos I've viewed I cannot find it pictured.  Once I find that tent I'm home free!  I sure would appreciate someone's help understanding how to find it.  Thank You.

[oceans.calling]

Just right before the luggage drop off on the left side of the road is the blue YC tent, can’t miss it. That’s where you drop the luggage. They will take it, tag it and point you to go by the YC person holding a paddle in front of the cruise terminal. They will escorted you from there after checking off your room number on their sheet. 

[dolphin1313]

47 minutes ago, mushroom said:

I've done a "search" and also viewed many you-tube videos and still am a bit confused about the area for Yacht Club Check in.  We will be arriving by limo and I am assuming that they will drive us to the luggage drop-off area.  Question 1:  Is the YC drop off clearly marked or is it mixed in with general drop-off?  Question 2: I understand that there will be a blue tent.  Is this located outside of the actual terminal building or inside the building?  In all the videos I've viewed I cannot find it pictured.  Once I find that tent I'm home free!  I sure would appreciate someone's help understanding how to find it.  Thank You.

There is a sign in front of the YC Tent but if you didn't know where it is, it could be confusing.  It's easier for me to explain first where you go to get escorted into the terminal.  That's to the far left (the opposite side that you drive in).  Now if you continue on the road which goes left, it will be past the taxi drop off/ pick up area.  At this point, you should see the blue tent.  Hopefully that makes sense.  After you drop your bags off, just go to the terminal and you'll see the roped off area for YC guests (left side of the terminal).  Someone will be there with a list of YC guests.  

 

 

 

[mushroom]

Thank you both for this information. I really appreciate your taking time to explain.  I feel much better now.  

[kjquilts]

Here is a kind of fun video re Yacht Club boarding at Red Hook

 

 

 

I wish there was something similar for Aurea boarding .... don't know when the "priority" starts as Sept 24th will be our first MSC cruise.

Edited July 14, 2023 by kjquilts

[marti2282]

On 7/14/2023 at 4:17 PM, kjquilts said:

Here is a kind of fun video re Yacht Club boarding at Red Hook

 

 

 

I wish there was something similar for Aurea boarding .... don't know when the "priority" starts as Sept 24th will be our first MSC cruise.

This was great! Thanks for sharing.

[marierdna]

Question for Mushroom was it easy to find the tent?

[mushroom]

I'll let you know...We sail on the 21st.  However, from what I've learned from this board, it should be easy...even for me!

[RosieRoo]

On 8/10/2023 at 8:35 PM, marierdna said:

Question for Mushroom was it easy to find the tent?

Super easy. We were just there last week. 

[jcpc]

Is it easy to get wheelchair assistance from the YC Luggage Tent?  Or do we have to wait until we are actually inside the terminal to ask for a wheelchair?  Thanks.

 

[BDL]

On 8/12/2023 at 11:32 PM, jcpc said:

Is it easy to get wheelchair assistance from the YC Luggage Tent?  Or do we have to wait until we are actually inside the terminal to ask for a wheelchair?  Thanks.

 

In May unfortunately we had to walk inside the terminal to get a wheelchair for my hubby.  It was quick but it was a bit of a walk from the YC tent.  When we go in October I may have the Uber driver drop him off in front of the YC entrance and I'll drop off the luggage. 

[jcpc]

18 hours ago, BDL said:

In May unfortunately we had to walk inside the terminal to get a wheelchair for my hubby.  It was quick but it was a bit of a walk from the YC tent.  When we go in October I may have the Uber driver drop him off in front of the YC entrance and I'll drop off the luggage. 

Thanks for the information.  Another question for you:  Does the YC have a separate entrance into the terminal?  If so, where is it in relation to the general, main entrance into the terminal?  Again, thanks so much.  It's our first time on MCS (normally sail on Celebrity but their suite pricing is out of control!!!) so any information is appreciated.

Edited August 16, 2023 by jcpc

[BDL]

1 hour ago, jcpc said:

Thanks for the information.  Another question for you:  Does the YC have a separate entrance into the terminal?  If so, where is it in relation to the general, main entrance into the terminal?  Again, thanks so much.  It's our first time on MCS (normally sail on Celebrity but their suite pricing is out of control!!!) so any information is appreciated.

The blue YC tent is circled and then the arrow is the entrance for YC.  The X is the other entrance to the terminal.  This was how it was in May.

[Cat8]

I had the same question - and pre-trip jitters - and this map makes it perfectly clear.  Thanks so much!

[CTGirl74]

3 hours ago, BDL said:

The blue YC tent is circled and then the arrow is the entrance for YC.  The X is the other entrance to the terminal.  This was how it was in May.

 

Our cruise is in 49 days and seeing a real picture of the lot and the location of the YC tent is getting me so excited for the trip. It's our first time in YC. Also, it's my husband's first cruise and my third (both were 10 years ago). He has no idea I splurged on YC nor that we have the duplex suite. I'm thinking it's going to backfire on me...he's going to think every ship cabin is that large. LOL

[BDL]

24 minutes ago, CTGirl74 said:

 

Our cruise is in 49 days and seeing a real picture of the lot and the location of the YC tent is getting me so excited for the trip. It's our first time in YC. Also, it's my husband's first cruise and my third (both were 10 years ago). He has no idea I splurged on YC nor that we have the duplex suite. I'm thinking it's going to backfire on me...he's going to think every ship cabin is that large. LOL

We'll be getting on when you are getting off!  We'll be in a YC balcony. We can't consider the duplex suites because my husband has mobility issues and the stairs would be a problem.  It looks fabulous - enjoy!

[oceans.calling]

We’re on this cruise too but in YC proper. Counting the days. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[dexddd]

On 8/16/2023 at 4:34 PM, CTGirl74 said:

 

Our cruise is in 49 days and seeing a real picture of the lot and the location of the YC tent is getting me so excited for the trip. It's our first time in YC. Also, it's my husband's first cruise and my third (both were 10 years ago). He has no idea I splurged on YC nor that we have the duplex suite. I'm thinking it's going to backfire on me...he's going to think every ship cabin is that large. LOL

We had a duplex on 12 as part of a b2b.  Lots of room.  You can exit through bat cave on 13 but not enter.

[sbcs5390]

On 8/16/2023 at 1:52 PM, BDL said:

The blue YC tent is circled and then the arrow is the entrance for YC.  The X is the other entrance to the terminal.  This was how it was in May.

Did they move the tent? When I was on in April the item circled here was a bus shelter-esqe structure in the corning of the parking lot. We have inclement weather on the way back and lots of folks waited there with bags on disembarkation while someone else went for the car. The YC tent was just below the word "Wharf" that runs parallel to the ship, between that and the deep bus-friendly parking spots there. 

[MsTabbyKats]

8 hours ago, sbcs5390 said:

Did they move the tent? When I was on in April the item circled here was a bus shelter-esqe structure in the corning of the parking lot. We have inclement weather on the way back and lots of folks waited there with bags on disembarkation while someone else went for the car. The YC tent was just below the word "Wharf" that runs parallel to the ship, between that and the deep bus-friendly parking spots there. 

You must have been getting off when we were getting on....(4/29)....and on that day we only had carry-ons.

Next trip is a longer one, so I may need a "big suitcase".

 

Questions:  Is this drop off for YC guests only?  Upon disembarkation, are the YC bags in a separate area?

[BDL]

9 hours ago, sbcs5390 said:

Did they move the tent? When I was on in April the item circled here was a bus shelter-esqe structure in the corning of the parking lot. We have inclement weather on the way back and lots of folks waited there with bags on disembarkation while someone else went for the car. The YC tent was just below the word "Wharf" that runs parallel to the ship, between that and the deep bus-friendly parking spots there. 

You are correct!  The YC blue tent was one lane over to the right in the photo.  

[SolentCruises]

MSC Yacht club will have a blue tent outisde the terminal of which you will be escorted through security and checked in, in the exclusive yacht club area, you will then be escorted onto the ship to have fun and enjoy.

[sbcs5390]

On 8/31/2023 at 11:59 AM, BDL said:

You are correct!  The YC blue tent was one lane over to the right in the photo.  

Thanks! Going back in October and need to drop off Mom and Dad and the suitcases so working on my plan. When I was on in April, I was alone and so had a lot less stuff and just parked and walked my bag over. As it was the first sailing I’m sure they’ve made some changes to the process since then. 

[sbcs5390]

On 8/31/2023 at 10:38 AM, MsTabbyKats said:

Questions:  Is this drop off for YC guests only?  Upon disembarkation, are the YC bags in a separate area?

Yes, you leave your bags with the porters in this tent. Then you walk across and there are port employees with YC signs to take you into the terminal. He escorted me through security and took me to the YC check in room to be handed off, then the ship butlers were waiting. 
 

for disembark, YC bags are still in the same bag hall. But there is a different color tag for YC so all the YC bags are together. 

[dexddd]

20 hours ago, SolentCruises said:

MSC Yacht club will have a blue tent outisde the terminal of which you will be escorted through security and checked in, in the exclusive yacht club area, you will then be escorted onto the ship to have fun and enjoy.

Welcome to CC.