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• Single or double (upon request) beds
• Spacious wardrobe
• Bath with shower
• Interactive TV
• Wifi connection (for a fee)
• Air conditioning
• Nespresso type machine.

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Everything you need to know about MSC Cruises cabins and suites

A relative newcomer in the North American market, MSC Cruises is equal parts elegant and kitschy. The line tends to appeal to a wide swath of cruisers, from Europeans who like to party into the wee hours of the morning to American families who book because of affordable fares and "kids sail free" pricing.

To satisfy its diverse passenger base, MSC offers accommodations to fit all types of travelers. Rooms include inexpensive inside cabins that sleep two people, midlevel staterooms with windows and balconies, and high-end suites that offer cruisers with larger budgets a private oasis in the form of the MSC Yacht Club .

A variety of connecting rooms and cabins with extra bunks accommodate larger groups and families who wish to share space.

Because your cruise cabin will be your home away from home for several days, it's important to book one that fits your needs. That's especially true if you're sharing it with several people.

Whether you're looking at an inside cabin for a cruise with friends, balcony accommodations for you and your significant other or a suite for your family, here TPG breaks down what you can expect when you book a room on one of MSC's ships.

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MSC Cruises cabin primer

MSC Cruises has become one of the fastest-growing lines in the cruise industry, with about two dozen ships in its fleet. The vessels fall into six classes : Lirica, Musica, Fantasia, Meraviglia, Seaside and World.

Although cabin offerings can vary from ship to ship and class to class, the standard types remain the same: inside, outside, balcony and suite.

Additionally, you'll find the same basic amenities in each room, unless otherwise noted below. They include two twin beds that can be joined to form a queen- or king-size bed; an in-cabin bathroom with a shower, a sink, a toilet and basic soap, shower gel and shampoo; a couple of nightstands; a chair or sofa; a desk/vanity; a closet; a safe; a hair dryer; a minifridge; a phone; USB outlets and a selection of both North American and European outlets.

On all ships except MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Armonia, you'll also find an interactive TV that allows you to view the daily schedule, check your onboard account and choose from a selection of live TV programs and movies.

Twice-daily room tidying is provided by a room steward assigned to each cabin, and room service is available throughout the day for an added fee.

One confusing aspect of MSC's bookings is that you'll have to select an experience package in addition to a cabin type. Package tiers determine things like your ability to choose a specific cabin and preferred dining time and whether you'll receive welcome amenities in your room. Certain cabin types are only available in conjunction with certain package experiences and vice versa. Those are noted in each respective section below.

Accessible cabins , including accommodations for wheelchair users, are available on every ship in MSC's fleet. In addition to more space, they feature wider doorways and lowered sinks and toilets in the bathrooms, as well as grab bars.

MSC Cruises' experience packages

Here's what you get when you book each of MSC's three experience packages, which determine the perks you'll receive on your sailing.

• Accommodations
• Complimentary food in the dining room and buffet
• Broadway-style theater entertainment
• Access to the onboard gym, pool and kids club
• MSC Voyagers Club points
• One for-fee change to your cruise booking (with some restrictions)
• Drink package discount at time of booking
• All Bella perks
• Choice of specific cabin and location
• One free change to your cruise booking (with some restrictions)
• Ability to choose between early and late seating for dinner
• Room service (complimentary for breakfast, but fees apply for other meals)
• Discount on pre-cruise specialty dining package
• All Fantastica and Bella perks
• Flexible My Choice dining, which lets you eat at any time you choose between set hours
• Free 24-hour room service delivery
• Pillow menu
• A welcome package, including Prosecco and chocolates
• Complimentary access to your ship's solarium and thermal area
• A 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
• Special Balinese massage offer when booked pre-cruise
• Complimentary use of bathrobe and slippers
• Priority boarding and luggage drop-off

Inside cabins on MSC Cruises ships

Inside cabins — rooms with no windows — are available on all ships in the MSC fleet. Ranging from 140 to 301 square feet (depending on the ship), they make for great sleeping because they're so dark. They're also ideal for passengers who are on a budget.

In addition to the standard amenities mentioned above, they provide room for anywhere from two to four passengers to sleep. (Rooms that sleep more than two feature bunks that pull down from the ceiling.)

These cabins are available with the line's Bella and Fantastica experiences.

If you're sailing solo, some MSC vessels offer cabins for one outfitted with a twin bed that converts into a couch. These interior studio accommodations are only available with the Bella package on MSC Meraviglia , MSC Bellissima and the line's World Class ships.

Ocean-view cabins on MSC Cruises ships

Ocean-view rooms are similar to insides in that they provide basic amenities — but with a view.

Offering 129 to 269 square feet of space (depending on the specific ship and ocean-view category), these staterooms allow you to see outside through a porthole or a window that doesn't open.

MSC's outside cabins are available to passengers who book Bella and Fantastica packages.

Additionally, if you're traveling with your family or another group, several of MSC Cruises' ships — particularly those in the Meraviglia and Seaside classes — feature space for as many as 10 passengers via a series of connecting rooms. Options are available at the ocean-view and balcony levels.

Balcony cabins on MSC Cruises ships

You might be surprised to discover that most of MSC Cruises' balcony cabins provide less interior square footage than what's available in inside or ocean-view staterooms.

Balcony rooms run anywhere from 129 to 205 square feet, but their key feature is, of course, a private balcony, which does add an extra 32 to 129 square feet, depending on the vessel and specific type of balcony room booked. These cabins are bookable in conjunction with MSC's Bella, Fantastica and Aurea experiences.

Although balcony cabins offer upgraded amenities, including MSC's brand of hand lotion and toiletries, they are largely the same as inside and ocean-view accommodations.

MSC's newest ships — including those in the Meraviglia, Seaside and World Classes — house connecting balcony rooms that can sleep up to 10 in the same group traveling together.

Additionally, on its World Class ships, the line has introduced inward-facing balconies, similar to the ones Royal Caribbean pioneered in 2009 with the debut of its Oasis Class vessels . On World Europa, for example, they overlook the ship's promenade, offering views of the activity below, rather than the ocean.

MSC Cruises suites

All ships in MSC's fleet have suites that can be booked as part of the Fantastica and Aurea packages, but it's Aurea that offers the largest number of perks, as outlined above.

The several types of suites vary by ship in terms of size and amenities. Some come with balconies, while others only offer floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.

Junior Suites

Although this room type is listed as a suite, it's essentially a balcony cabin with a bit more space — 183 square feet of interior accommodation with a balcony that ranges from 140 to 183 square feet.

Standard suites include rooms with huge balconies larger than the cabin's interior space and ones with private whirlpool tubs. They run from 269 to 355 square feet, with balconies measuring 32 to 409 square feet.

Grand Suites

Coming in between 377 and 420 square feet, with balconies spanning from 32 to 495 square feet, Grand Suites — found on Seaside and World Class ships — come in two types. They include standard one-bedroom Grand Suites, as well as two-bedroom varieties.

The latter has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and another with two twins. It sleeps up to five passengers and offers two bathrooms — one with a shower and the other with a bathtub.

While most suites are designed for double occupancy, some suite accommodations on MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Magnifica can sleep up to five people.

MSC Yacht Club suites on MSC ships

All cabins located in the MSC Yacht Club — an exclusive, gated area on select ships — are called suites, even the smallest and least expensive, which don't have windows or balconies.

Yacht Club suite types range from insides to two-deck duplexes, all of which come with butler and concierge services, luxuriously appointed furnishings (such as real marble finishes, memory foam mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets) and access to members-only restaurants, bars (alcohol is free there), lounges, pools and sun decks.

The Yacht Club features seven different types of rooms. Ships that have the MSC Yacht Club on board include MSC Bellissima, MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seaside, MSC Seascape, MSC Seaview, MSC Seashore, MSC Splendida, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa.

Note: Not all Yacht Clubs have the same suite types available.

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites

Although these 161- to 226-square-foot cabins don't offer a view or fresh air, they are elegantly decorated and include all the Yacht Club benefits mentioned above.

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suites

These Yacht Club digs are the equivalent of a balcony cabin — but in a dedicated area that includes all the exclusive perks. They run 236 to 366 square feet and have balconies ranging from 54 to 86 square feet, so they also come with a bit more space, both inside and outdoors.

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Grand Suites

Similarly, Deluxe Grand Suites are like the Yacht Club equivalent of booking a Grand Suite with more perks. Depending on the ship, they offer anywhere from 269 to 463 square feet of space, plus 65- to 129-square-foot balconies. Some Grand Suites also have two bedrooms instead of one. Further, these rooms on Seaside Class ships include bathrooms with bathtubs, as well as separate living areas.

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suites

Rising two decks, MSC's duplex staterooms measure 495 to 635 square feet and come with 65- to 334-square-foot balconies. They feature living rooms with two-person sofa beds downstairs and master bedrooms upstairs, which also sleep two passengers.

Each of these accommodations comes complete with two walk-in closets and two bathrooms — one with a bathtub and one with a shower. Most duplexes on Meraviglia and World Class ships also have their own private whirlpool tubs.

MSC Yacht Club Executive and Family Suites

The line's Executive and Family Suites, available only on Fantasia Class vessels, are an excellent choice for anyone who wants to stay in the Yacht Club with a family or other group of more than two people.

This option, which is one type of suite (despite its confusing name), has space for up to five cruisers via a combination of bunk beds, sofa beds and beds that pull down from the ceiling, depending on the ship. The suites clock in at around 431 to 549 square feet, depending on the vessel.

The only drawback is that these staterooms have no balconies and no in-room dining areas, but they do include all the perks you'd find in Yacht Club cabins.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites

Although they only occupy one level, at 388 to 667 square feet, MSC's Yacht Club Royal Suites are right up there with the Duplex Suites in terms of space. They offer the second-largest amount of square footage after the Owner's Suites. They come with huge balconies comprising 355 to 753 square feet of outdoor area.

Additionally, bathrooms in these suites offer bathtubs on Fantasia, Meraviglia, Seaside and World Class ships, and the latter three have private whirlpool tubs, as well. All four classes' Royal Suites also include separate living room areas.

MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suites

The largest and most impressive of all MSC's cabins are the Owner's Suites found in the Yacht Club. Offering an impressive 840 to 1,119 square feet — larger than some land-based apartments — plus 269- to 670-square-foot balconies, they're some of the most luxurious rooms afloat.

Specific amenities vary by ship, but as an example, Owner's Suites on MSC World Europa offer floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in closets. These accommodations on both the line's Seaside and World Class vessels also feature bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, as well as private whirlpool tubs and separate living room areas.

Bottom line

Although MSC Cruises' cabin types are straightforward, the line's add-on experiences can complicate things a bit.

Overall, what's key to remember is that MSC Cruises offers a wide variety of rooms and pricing to meet just about any budget or style of cruising. Each ship will offer accommodation choices from the least expensive, bare-bones interior rooms to the priciest suites, which come with butler and concierge services.

When you sail with MSC Cruises, you can expect function, style and comfort, regardless of the cabin type you book.

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MSC SEASIDE CABINS & SUITES

• Surface approx 62 sqm, balcony approx 33 sqm with private whirlpool bath and dining table, deck 16
• Separate living area and dining room
• Spacious wardrobe
• Bathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double bed
• Wifi connection included
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

• 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
• Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
• Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
• Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
• 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

• Surface approx 25 sqm, balcony approx 8 sqm, deck 16-18
• Sitting area with sofa
• Walk-in wardrobes
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
• Can accomodate up to 5 people
• Surface approx 21 sqm, deck 16 and 18
• Wifi cnnection included
• Surface approx 49 sqm, balcony approx 17 sqm, deck 11-14
• Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
• Two bathrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, vanity areas with hairdryers
• 2 bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
• Can accomodate up to 6 people
• Surface approx 35-49 sqm, large balcony 3-21 sqm, deck 9-13
• Can accommodate up to 5 people

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category) .

• Surface approx 28 sqm, balcony approx 7 sqm with its own private whirlpool bath, deck 9-15
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryers
• Surface approx 28 sqm, balcony approx 38 sqm, deck 9
• Spacious Wardrobe
• Surface approx 26-32 sqm, balcony approx 9-14 sqm, deck 9-15
• Surface approx 20 sqm, balcony approx 8 sqm, deck 9-15
• Surface approx 17 sqm, balcony approx 16 sqm, deck 9
• Surface  17 sqm, balcony 9 sqm*, deck 9

*Some cabins have a metal balcony front, instead of glass.

• Surface 17 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 9-10
• Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 5
• Window with sea view
• Relaxing armchair
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
• Surface approx 28 sqm, deck 10
• Interactive TV, telephone, wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)

*Some cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have twin beds that can’t be converted into double beds.

• Surface  14 sqm, deck 5-10

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MSC Seaside cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by MSC Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The MSC Seaside cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

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All passengers booked in MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

• interactive large LCD TV, phone, electronic safe (in the closet), Nespresso coffee machine
• Myform Memory mattresses
• Dorelan pillows menu
• Egyptian cotton bathrobes, slippers
• luxury bedding (by Mascioni)
• 1 queen bed (or 2 single beds/ upon request)
• private bathroom with shower
• fully stocked mini-bar
• goodnight gourmet chocolates (by Venchi)
• Nintendo Wii gaming console
• Priority services (check-in / check-out, embarkation / disembarkation, tendering)
• 24-hour personal concierge, butler service, room service (free delivery)
• Unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club venues (including the cabin's mini-bar drinks)
• All-inclusive (complimentary) free-time dining (lunches and dinners) in the exclusive MSC Yacht Club restaurant
• Unlimited drinks in all onboard bars and restaurants
• Free Thermal Suite access
• Direct access (via private elevator) to MSC Aurea Spa
• Exclusive access to "The One Sun Deck" and "Top Sail Lounge"

2-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea

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For MSC cruise passengers with disabilities, the Seaside ship has a total of 54 accessible cabins (38x Inside, 9x Outside, 1x Balcony, 3x Yacht Club Inside Suites, 2x Deluxe Suites).

Follows the complete list of MSC Seaside cabins for disabled passengers. They are listed as type and categories, with cabin numbers in brackets:

• I1-Bella Inside rooms: 5020, 5048, 5051, 5150, 9075, 9093, 9126, 9161, 9197, 10096, 10132, 10160
• I2-Fantastica Inside rooms: 10079, 10213, 11079, 11097, 11128, 11171, 11204, 11211, 12071, 12086, 12089, 12122, 12163, 12203, 13066, 13073, 13086, 13122, 13167, 13198, 14087, 14120, 14163, 15063, 15100, 15139
• O2-Fantastica Oceanview rooms: 5150, 5160, 5162, 5164, 5166, 5167, 5169, 5171, 5173
• B2-Fantastica Balcony room: 10224
• YC1-Yacht Club Suites: 18024, 18029
• YIN-Interior Yacht Club Suites: 16039, 18026, 18033

Each of the handicapped staterooms features: larger size (compared to the non-accessible counterpart), wider doors (width 35 inches / 0,9 m, sitting-level keycard slot), wider turning spaces (5 ft / 1,5 m), ramped thresholds, beds with open bed frames, lowered vanity in the sitting area, amplified phones, captioned TVs, wider bathrooms (door width 35 inches / 0,9 m, roll-in shower, fold-down shower bench, grab rails, lower sinks and closet rods, raised toilets, hand-held shower head, seat height from the floor 0,4 m).

All ADA cabins also feature a convenient location near the elevators.

The ship’s gangways are all wide enough for most types of wheelchairs and disability scooters.

All decks provide elevator access.

All passenger lifts have visual, audio and Braille deck indicators.

During an emergency, dedicated crew personnel helps all disabled guests (also those with reduced mobility) to board the ship's lifeboats.

MSC Seaside cabins review

Of all MSC Seaside cabins (2066 total), 1610 are Outside and 454 Inside. All passenger accommodations have a double bed (convertible to 2 single beds). For accommodating more guests (up to max cabin capacity), 3rd and 4th additional beds are available in all cabin categories. The number of all cabin categories is 25, including the Wellness (Spa) grades SEW-Grand Suite, BW-Balcony, OW-Oceanview, and IW-Inside.

Follows the review of MSC Seaside staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:

All passenger cabins as amenities offer twin beds (singles convertible to king, or double upon request), leather headboard, bedside tables and wall lamps, pillow menu, smart HDTV (infotainment system allowing Internet, bookings from the cabin, also itinerary/ports of call and tours/excursions information, movies on demand, live webcam views), direct-dial phone (onboard connections only), electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, mini-bar/fridge, closet/wardrobe, sitting/lounge area (mirrored vanity table, chairs), en-suite bathroom (WC, sink, shower), individual air-conditioning (thermostat controlled), Wi-Fi Internet access.

All MSC YACHT CLUB cabins additionally have Nespresso machines. All Suite categories feature larger bathrooms with bathtubs.

Interconnecting “cluster cabins” are specifically designed for large families and family group travel. This new concept allows up to 3 cruise staterooms to be linked together and opened up. Seaside ship’s family cabins are in 3 main categories – FAMILY (max occupancy 6 passengers, 2 connecting rooms, 2 baths, 1 balcony), SUPER FAMILY (max occupancy 6 passengers, 2 connecting rooms, 2 baths /1 with bathtub, 2 balconies) and SUPER FAMILY PLUS (max occupancy 10 passengers, 3 connecting rooms, 3 baths, 2 balconies).

The new SJ3 category “Seaside Suite” cabins feature an in-hull veranda with a whirlpool bath. Category GS “Grand Suite” cabins are all forward-facing. Each of them features a large walk-in closet, 2 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 with bathtub, 1 with shower), separate lounge room (wet bar, 4-seat dining table), spacious veranda. Both the Master Bedroom and the Lounge Room have individual access to the balcony via floor-ceiling sliding doors.

Balcony Suites category S2 (decks 9 through 15) are with larger verandas. Category S3-Suites (a total of 14 accommodations) are all located aft and feature large-sized balconies (furnished with 1 table and 2 chairs). These aft-corner suites (on decks 9 through 15) are designed as beach condos.

YACHT CLUB Royal Suites feature a separate bedroom (with bathroom and balcony access), large walk-in closet, separate lounge room (with wet bar and balcony access), spacious veranda (33 m2) with a 6-seat dining table and sun deck with loungers and a whirlpool bath.

MSC “BELLA" cabins” are in categories I1-Inside, O1-Oceanview, and B1-Balcony. Booking Bella-class staterooms additionally offer as extra perks: 20-hour gourmet buffet, organized daily scheduled activities, access to a dedicated swimming pool, modern gym, open-air sports facilities, plus earning MSC Club points for more perks on the next cruise.

MSC “FANTASTICA cabins” are in categories I2-Inside, O2-Oceanview, B2-Balcony, and all SuperFamily rooms. Booking Fantastica-class staterooms additionally offer as extra perks: 24-hour room service, 50% discount on fitness classes, specially dedicated to kids activities, free in-room dining (breakfast), free delivery, priority dinner sitting, cooking sessions with the ship’s Master Chef. These higher-grade cabins are with upper deck location and offer easy access to elevators and popular lounges.

MSC “AUREA cabins” are in category B3-Balcony. Booking Aurea-class staterooms additionally offers: a complimentary Aurea Spa package, Thermal Area unlimited access, 60-min massage PP (max 2 per cabin), 20-min Solarium usage, welcome cocktail party, plus priority services (check-in, embarkation, tendering), bathrobes, slippers, luxury spa products, 24-hour unlimited drinks (specialty coffee, wine and beer, cocktails, soft beverages, gelato ice cream).

MSC YACHT CLUB passengers enjoy an exclusive butler service (available 24-hours), dedicated concierge service (24-hour Concierge Reception), all-inclusive dining (a la carte menu, your-time dining in an exclusive gourmet restaurant, unlimited drinks (from cabin’s mini-bar and in all Yacht Club complex areas), exclusive “The One Sun Deck” (suites-only sundeck area) access, exclusive Top Sail Lounge access. The YACHT CLUB’s exclusive lounge areas are “Top Sail Lounge” (with its own restaurant) and “The One Pool Deck” (swimming pool, whirlpools, sundeck served by its own bar).

MSC’s “Super Family Plus” cabins are category B1-Balcony staterooms (location on decks 9, 10, 11). Facing forward, they interconnect with an interior room and another B1-Balcony (forward location too) making a “Super Family Plus”. Some of the aft-location B2-Balcony staterooms (location – decks 9 through 14) have an extra single bed and can be connected to make a “Super Family Plus”. When a balcony room is combined with an adjoining interior cabin it becomes a “Superfamily”. This type of cabins are modularly connected and also feature connecting verandas.

Passengers booked in MSC Wellness cabins (IW-Inside, OW-Oceanview, and BW-Balcony) receive access to dedicated sports facilities, training equipment, and amenities, along with the personal trainer, personalized fitness program, exclusive fitness-themed excursions, healthy food/drinks, charge-free laundry service (gym wear only).

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MSC YACHT CLUB

Step into the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive private sanctuary. Here, you can discover elegance with luxury suites offering a 24/7 butler service. Enjoy curated menus in a private restaurant, and unwind on the secluded pool deck. An elevated experience awaits you on a vacation that’s a step above.

Step into the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive private sanctuary available to you on MSC Cruises. Here, you can discover elegance with luxury suites offering a 24/7 butler service. Enjoy curated menus in a private restaurant, and unwind on the secluded pool deck. An elevated experience awaits you on a vacation that’s a step above.

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF LUXURY

Experience unparalleled service from the moment you check in. Gain access to priority embarkation and disembarkation, your own concierge team, a dedicated butler available 24/7, and premier room service delivered to you at any hour.

Enjoy access to areas that are exclusive for MSC Yacht Club guests during your cruise vacation. Delight in fine dining at our dedicated restaurant, unwind on a private sun deck, and admire captivating sunsets from the Top Sail Lounge.

When you choose MSC Yacht Club, you unlock unique exclusives, all-inclusive packages, and VIP access available only to you including entry to Ocean House Beach on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, our private island in the Bahamas.

Allow us to indulge you

Step into a world where your suite is just the beginning and where every detail is meticulously attended to.

AT YOUR SERVICE

Our butlers are prepared to meet your needs, whether that be bringing a late-night treat-or turning down your room. From the minute you step on board, your dedicated butler will be by your side for a memorable experience.

Ask your MSC Yacht Club concierge to secure the best reservations at all our incredible venues, including specialty restaurants, and consider it done. Revel in VIP seating for entertainment, partake in private shopping trips, and enjoy curated excursions.

Your journey with us is tailored to perfection, guaranteeing every moment is marked by exceptional comfort and convenience.

EXTRA TOUCHES

Allow our dedicated MSC Yacht Club team to bring your ultimate cruise vacation to life. We prioritize every detail, from the perfect pillow selection from our exclusive Dorelan® menu to a fully stocked personalized mini bar at your fingertips.

Any questions you may have can always be answered by our 24-hour concierge service, available to you from the moment you step on board.

EXCLUSIVITY AWAITS

Immerse yourself in elegant spaces and experience elevated design in a beautiful setting.

TOP SAIL LOUNGE  

The Top Sail Lounge is the ultimate place to rest and relax after shore excursions or days at sea. Throughout the day, take in crystal-clear panoramic views of the ocean while enjoying crafted drinks, gourmet finger foods, and desserts. At night, relish in exclusive access to live music and after-dinner drinks.   

When you visit the Top Sail Lounge, you'll have the time to unwind and watch the world sail by.

PRIVATE SOLARIUM

Recharge on a sundeck featuring dipping pools and whirlpool baths where you can cool off and lounge for total relaxation. Take in the sun and the ocean breeze with your preferred poolside beverage delivered right to your chair.

YACHT CLUB RESTAURANT 

With a dedicated restaurant on each ship, the MSC Yacht Club offers an elevated menu. Enjoy fine dining served with five-star service and a selection of beverages and wines from around the world.  

You can savor the finest flavors in a space meant for you—no reservations needed.

MSC YACHT CLUB’S OCEAN HOUSE

The MSC Yacht Club experience continues on land at the private Ocean House Beach on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. A serene space with ocean views, beachfront cabanas, and complimentary amenities.

COMFORT AWAITS

MSC Yacht Club offers guests luxurious onboard accommodations for the ultimate in comfort. Explore our wide range of staterooms to enhance your MSC Cruises luxury experience.

The Owner's Suites feature a spacious living area, a walk-in closet, a large balcony with a private whirlpool, and a panoramic glass wall. 

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An insanely detailed Seaside Yacht Club Review!

By Dr. Cocktail , March 3, 2018 in MSC Cruises

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Dr. Cocktail

I recently sailed on the beautiful MSC Seaside in the Yacht Club with my partner and two friends. We sailed in an exterior suite while our friends had an interior “suite”.

Boarding: A hot mess

The new Terminal in Miami has a beautiful, curved driveway that goes to the main entrance. Too bad that security has closed this off so that they drop you off well past said entrance. In fact, if you take UBER, they drop you off even further. No problem as the stevedores are there to take your bags.

However - the location of the Yacht Club Tent? You guessed right - immediately next to the main entrance. Therefore, Yacht Club passengers actually have to drag their bags the furthest to board. Once there, the shoreside “butlers” guide you through security and up to the VIP check-in.

Continental Drift is faster than this process. In fact, we sat there for half-an-hour watching general boarding begin as the two ladies checked in a dozen or so passengers. MSC - are you reading this? It would be far more efficient to check Yacht Club in with everyone else in the fast moving general line and then move those guests to the VIP lounge.

We walked on ourselves and as I had studied the deck map, guided us to the forward elevators.

We went to the Yacht Club and were greeted by the Yacht Club manager - one of the few times that we saw him all week.

There was a general din as people lined up to speak to the Concierge, register their credit cards and reserve dinner with Luigi. As we knew what to do, we did what we had to but our friends commented on how NO information was provided. They really were, “WT#?!”

They flat-out told me/asked me: “This is supposed to be luxurious?”.

I don’t want to do a running comparison but in The Haven, the Concierge welcomes you and then tells you when your room will be ready, where and when you can have lunch and outlines the features of the Haven.

We then went to the Top Sail, had the first of many (many)(like, a lot) of cocktails and settled in.

I also was pleased to see that my good friend Nick (Nicholas Feuillatte) was on board and over the week, we had a lot of pleasant times together.

Our first lunch was excellent (lots of hugs and laughs with Arthur) and all was now good.

Accomodations

Our first impression was excellent - extremely large, plush, a restful (if a bit too brown) colour scheme and TONS of storage. Loved the self-lighting closets. We took two suitcases and could have easily unpacked a third.

The lighting was good but I would have liked a dimmer or switch that provided more options.

While we never watch TV, for those who do it is mounted in an awkward position for either the sitting area or the bed. It would be better to have it on a moveable mount. As it is now, the mounting apparatus made a lot of noise during the night with the ship moving as much as it did.

As others have commented, Seaside does move a lot. I don’t know if its because of her intrinsic design or because the Caribbean has been unusually windy these past few months.

The bathroom was huge, dripping in marble with tons of storage and a fantastic, glass walled walk-in shower with a rainshower head.

My only quibble was that the shower door opened into the room - easier for getting in but one always seemed to get a ton of water on the floor afterwards.

Still - an elegant, spacious and comfortable space.

Interior Design: a mixed bag

The interior design was interesting as while the decor was quite striking, the size and placement of rooms was far from ideal.

I loved the colours, surfaces and textures and the recurring motif of slashed and angular lines.

Unfortunately, many of the spaces were too large or too small for the needs that they served. As an example, people were literally overflowing in the Piazza Grande which was one of the few lounges to offer live music (more on that later) The spaces around the atrium such as the Champagne Bar, however, felt like they were in the middle of a shopping mall. The walkways bisected the areas removing any intimacy with people constantly walking by.

The entrance to the theater appeared to be an afterthought with a couple of zigs after the elevator lobby. There was no space for those who were waiting for the following show.

As the MSC ships become ever larger, they really must focus and concentrate on passenger movement and flow and where people are likely to go. While I’m not a fan of the overall product, this is an area that Royal Caribbean excels at.

Entertainment

I always divide entertainment into two categories - mainstage and lounges.

We enjoyed the almost nightly 10:30 “recitals” with soprano, tenor, violinist and pianist. While it wasn’t necessary Conservatory quality, it was a great addition to “usual” cruise ship offerings.

We only saw one show, Timeless, that was the usual MSC drug-induced, hallucinatory craziness. Time travel, Micheal Jackson and the American National Anthem. Why? Dunno.

The Yacht Club had very good performers but there were extremely looooooooooong breaks between performances.

The lounge entertainment is a definite step down from Divina … there are far fewer small lounges and there really wasn’t a lot happening. What is such a refreshing change from much of the industry on Divina is all that live entertainment

A telling change is in the Daily on Seaside - Divina would have a list of the various live events happening whereas Seaside doesn’t for the likely reason that there isn’t that much happening. Any event with live performers was ridiculously overcrowded as there was so little to choose from.

Cleanliness

I made this a separate category as this is the first ship I’ve been on where it has to be a category. Seaside uses many mirrors and reflective surfaces and many were covered in fingerprints and smudges. We were surprised at how sparkling the Yacht Club wasn’t. The Yacht Club elevator was always one gigantic smear. You NEVER saw anyone cleaning the staircases, elevators or glass walls and mirrors. It’s obvious that they just have really cut back on maintenance staff.

The food in the Yacht Club Dining Room, with one or two exceptions, was miles above that served on Divina. Much higher quality ingredients and far better preparation.

We dined at all of the specialty restaurants. We bought a dining package but then frequently went off script and paid the difference.

We had a superb lunch at Bistrot La Boheme. We were the only patrons present but the food (prefab pate notwithstanding…) was superb. Hot, fresh and great.

Butchers Cut was an enjoyable train wreck. Disorganized, loud and chaotic but with excellent food when it finally arrived. Portions were ridiculously large and dinner took over 2 and a half hours.

Roys was excellent - while not necessarily as excellent as one of their land based restaurants, pretty darn good for a cruise ship with one notable exception (details below!)

Ocean Cay was ….stupendous. Like, jaw-droppingly good. The decor was contemporary elegant and there were only 7 tables being served.

The meal package includes starter, main and dessert. We asked if we could have two starters and skip dessert and the initial answer was no but after checking with the Specialty Restaurant Manager, an exception was made.

I’m going into overdetail here because it was so superb. We started with the Crab Sampler (cold) that consisted of about 246 pounds (OK, I exaggerate here) of simple but beautiful crab legs and claws. This was followed by a dozen oysters (ridiculously generous) and finally perfectly prepared sea bass.

A meal like this on land would easily cost between one and two hundred dollars per person without alcohol.

The generally available wines and liquors in the Yacht Club and elsewhere were excellent …. FAR superior to what is provided in the Haven on NCL. I literally (and embarrassingly) went through a LOT of bottles of Nicholas Feuillatte.

To Smell or Not to Smell, That is the Question

The general tone on these boards about *ahem* “the smell” on these boards can roughly be translated to: “you stink”, “NO, YOU STINK”!

I was so excited to go on Seaside that I boarded completely forgot the issue. Now, I am not one to sit still and frequently go for walks to simply enjoy the ship and people watch. I am frequently accompanied by the Cocktail-of-my-choice and can be readily identified by my Golden-retriever-like happy face and big smile. Let’s just say, I love being on ships!

On the second day I was doing my rounds and walked by the Forest Aquaventure Park and literally stopped dead in my tracks. I was immediately transported back almost 50 years to Northern Ontario where my parents and I would go to their friend’s cottage and spend a week.

In those days, we would walk the path to the outhouse or privy when nature called.

Imagine if an outhouse exploded inside a tent. It was truly vile.

I turned on my heel and raced back to find my partner.

Now, as anyone in a long-time relationship knows, if you smell something truly terrible, you MUST find your spouse and make them smell said object. He was happily relaxing in the Yacht Club when I told him we HAD to go for a walk. After a bit of protest, he accompanied me and reached the same spot when/where his jaw dropped.

Now, anyone watching would have wondered who the two lunatics were as we were laughing hysterically, generally saying: “that’s the worst thing I ever smelled, Oh, that’s horrible, I heard it was bad but I didn’t think it was that bad”. We continued laughing and went back for more restorative beverages.

Over the course of the week, the odour would ebb and flow there and in the atrium, our friend’s inside Yacht Club Suite and most glaringly, at Roy’s.

My were on our way to dinner at Roy’s when I ran into Robert, the Specialty Restaurant Manager who we know from Divina. Everyone went ahead while I caught up with him.

When I got to our table, everyone had a wry smile and appeared to be waiting for me.

I asked: “what’s going on”, sat down and said: “holy &@^@&^” - it smelled like we were have dinner inside The Bowel Reconstruction Unit. Our friends wanted to leave but I wanted to speak to a staff member first. At that moment, the sommelier stopped by and asked if everything was ok. I leaned in and stated in sotto voce: “everything’s great but there seems to be an odour problem”. He became immediately serious and asked if we would move to the back of the restaurant. I said “of course” and the back corner was much less odiferously challenging.

To clarify, this was only over a week ago so yes, there are still some serious problems. You can check my signature … ships always have different mystery smells and unpleasant odours but nothing like this.

I really feel it is related to the ship’s speed and wind conditions. This may be while some encounter “the Force” and others don’t. Hopefully, a solution will be found in the coming weeks or months.

Spa and Gym

A 100% complete and utter First World disaster.

The gym appears to be huge but with the number of passengers (and frankly, active passengers from Europe) the gym is not nearly large enough by half. Many of the cardio machines are not working and there are no sign-up sheets for equipment so it’s a free-for-all when one becomes available.

Towels must be signed out (ridiculous) and there are no disinfectant wipes for the equipment available - just two (2)(deux)(due) spray bottles with paper towel (ridiculous and unsanitary).

The garbage cans were overflowing and during one workout, no one went to clean up the spilled cup of coffee sprayed over the gym floor.

One must sign into the spa depending on who’s manning the desk. Ridiculous again.

They then give you one Dollar Tree towel that you MUST return to get your key card back.

The change room accomplishes a miracle … while NOT providing you with towels, the floor is still covered with used towels and is messy and dirty.

Now, anyone using the spa has already “paid” in one way or another …. Just give us some *($^&*#&$&* towels!

The spa itself is dark with puddles of water everywhere. The therapy pool has many hidden levels - they should set up a second therapy pool to take care of the injuries you will get from using the first pool. The area is filled with rattan loungers in every corner - as if you wanted to lie in that dark, dank and unpleasant environment to relax.

MSC - please - board Breakaway/Getaway/Escape and walk through the spa and see how it’s done with lots of towels, coffee, tea, filtered and flavoured waters and tons of heated lounge chairs. Oh, and NCL has towels. Have I mentioned that yet?

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can honestly say that in a 7 night cruise, I never encountered a single staff member who didn’t smile, laugh or ask how I was doing. Just lovely people. Now, I am a firm believer in how an ounce of honey is worth a pound of vinegar so crew may respond to that. Or, they’re just great in any case!

So, the ship sorta’ smells and isn’t the cleanest, the entertainment is lacking and the spa sucks.

Would I go back?

In a heartbeat.

The crew are working hard, the ship is beautiful, the suites are excellent, the food is great but there are definitely problems.

For a ship that was only 10 weeks old and is not only a prototype for MSC but for the entire industry, however, they are doing a fine job. The true test will be in the coming months to see whether they can wrestle all of the problems under control.

For the Yacht Club, the value is unbelievable and unmatched in the industry.

I had actually booked three (!) Seaside Yacht Club cruises because of the great deals available and the increasingly insane prices in The Haven.

I plan on going on each and every one!

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Enjoyed your review, very much.

A few questions:

Embarkation. I don't understand. When we were on Divina we were brought to a room, registered, had wine/champagne and then a butler brought us to the YC. I don't think we even saw the other passengers, so we wouldn't have known if they were moving faster than us or not. How is this different? BTW, who's Luigi.?

Were you Black Card?

We are. We might just do one specialty.

If you had to choose just one, which one would it be?

What about the pool area? How was it? Crowded?

Thanks again.

We're on her in July.

Booboochase

Dr. Cocktail, that was by far the most entertaining, hilarious, informative review I have ever read. Thank You!! Can I just say, I hope you are on our cruise in Jan of 2019 in the Yacht Club! Bravo.

Really enjoyed the review! Too bad about your boarding experience. Ours was pretty quick and it really made you feel special, as we were escorted all the way from dropping off the luggage up to the YC, where we were introduced to one of the Concierges who explained everything, and then a butler took us to our cabin. It was really nice and I have to say far superior to what we experienced in the Haven where we had to wait in long security lines along with everyone else.

I was also lucky enough not to encounter any smells, enjoyed the spa more than you, found the ship to be quite clean, but found the food much less appetizing than you. Mediocre at best.

Two things we certainly agree upon, I would return in a heartbeat and I do feel the YC is one of the best bargains and values in cruising right now.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts, in an entertaining way!

Two Wheels Only

I'll be on the ship in 3 months.....I have no idea of what to expect. :o

....but I promise to give a review when I get back. :D

Enjoyed your review..... Question...What time did you arrive at the pier/terminal?? I'm getting the impression early afternoon based on the crowds you mentioned.

Terrific review, thanks much!

Enjoyed reading this very much. We seemed to have faired a little better on our sailing. Easy boarding (not yc, but black card/casino guest). We felt so bad for the crew that we saw constantly cleaning all the glass and chrome(beautiful but so hard to keep fingerprintless- I like that word).

We loved all the shows, and wished we had more time at Butcher's Cut. Glad we never encountered the smell, but spent alot of time in the casino. Agree, all the staff was wonderful-must be extremely difficult to get everybody working as a team, and they were doing a fantastic job.

We are sailing again in April, hoping again for no smells and terrific staff.

Thanks again for your review-great reading

Safe sailing

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This is an excellent review/report.

Enjoyed your review, very much. A few questions:   Embarkation. I don't understand. When we were on Divina we were brought to a room, registered, had wine/champagne and then a butler brought us to the YC. I don't think we even saw the other passengers, so we wouldn't have known if they were moving faster than us or not. How is this different? BTW, who's Luigi.?   No one was available to take us right onto the ship. They took us as far as the gangway. Luigi is the Maitred' Were you Black Card? Yes We are. We might just do one specialty. If you had to choose just one, which one would it be? No question - Ocean Cay   What about the pool area? How was it? Crowded? Crowded but always chairs available Casino? That's that place where they take your money and hold it for safekeeping? Sorry - wouldn't know!   Thanks again. We're on her in July.     :D

Totally my pleasure - I'm looking for positive changes this fall!

Really enjoyed the review! Too bad about your boarding experience. Ours was pretty quick and it really made you feel special, as we were escorted all the way from dropping off the luggage up to the YC, where we were introduced to one of the Concierges who explained everything, and then a butler took us to our cabin. It was really nice and I have to say far superior to what we experienced in the Haven where we had to wait in long security lines along with everyone else.   I was also lucky enough not to encounter any smells, enjoyed the spa more than you, found the ship to be quite clean, but found the food much less appetizing than you. Mediocre at best.   Two things we certainly agree upon, I would return in a heartbeat and I do feel the YC is one of the best bargains and values in cruising right now.   Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts, in an entertaining way!

Thanks for your nice comments! I think that they were aware that they had kept us waiting for so long so they just wanted us on board. It would have been an even longer wait to get someone who could take us right up.

I also feel that at present, every week will present a different experience as there appears to be a certain lack of consistency. Now, of course, we're all different but it's more than that. We both appear to have large and varied experiences on different ships. We were on Eurodam 8 weeks before Seaside and MSC's food compared extremely favourably. Many discussed the lobster tails available at The One Grill and how dried out everything was. No tails on our cruise but all the different cuts of chicken, lamb and fish grilled to perfection.

Again, likely teething pains.

Enjoyed your review..... Question...What time did you arrive at the pier/terminal?? I'm getting the impression early afternoon based on the crowds you mentioned.   Thanks

We got there before 11 am ... that's why we were so frustrated. We were among the first to arrive only to see general boarding begin while we were waiting....

Booboochase, Clarea, spidybabe,Keith1010 - Thanks!

Loved your review. Mark and I enjoyed meeting you on the Hurricane Irma Divina cruise. We both laughed about you going to get your partner so they could smell the odor as well. This is something we would most certainly do.

We are booked in November on Seaside so we have a ways to go; hopefully some of these "features" will be resolved by them. Any chance one of your next 3 Seaside cruises is Nov 10?

Thanks for the review. This is one of the most well balanced reviews that I have read.

Boarding seems like one of the few (very few) areas where non-YC is getting better reviews than YC cabins. Most are reporting general boarding is very quick whereas a few have reported YC boarding as a little slow. With the increased number of YC rooms on the Seaside, I wonder if they have increased on number of staff at check-in?

Loved your review. Mark and I enjoyed meeting you on the Hurricane Irma Divina cruise. We both laughed about you going to get your partner so they could smell the odor as well. This is something we would most certainly do.   We are booked in November on Seaside so we have a ways to go; hopefully some of these "features" will be resolved by them. Any chance one of your next 3 Seaside cruises is Nov 10?   Lori

So nice to hear from you!!!!

Actually, I have two booked... the first was one of three! Sorry ... not on board in November.....

I read some of Mark's comments on other threads ... it's interesting that you didn't encounter any smell issues. In the foreseeable future, each sailing will have its own surprises!

Linda the Book Lover

I loved your review and had a good laugh while reading. Your descriptions are wonderful.

Formula280SS

On Seaside now for a B2B. Some early thoughts (and also glad we actually got to Miami and made the first departure).

I recently sailed on the beautiful MSC Seaside in the Yacht Club with my partner and two friends. We sailed in an exterior suite while our friends had an interior “suite”.   Boarding: A hot mess   The new Terminal in Miami has a beautiful, curved driveway that goes to the main entrance. Too bad that security has closed this off so that they drop you off well past said entrance. In fact, if you take UBER, they drop you off even further. No problem as the stevedores are there to take your bags. Yep, totally confused the heck out of our GoAirport driver; who took our bags all the way the curb. However - the location of the Yacht Club Tent? You guessed right - immediately next to the main entrance. Therefore, Yacht Club passengers actually have to drag their bags the furthest to board. Once there, the shoreside “butlers” guide you through security and up to the VIP check-in. Yep, YC people arrive as early as 9:30. Couple of port employees smoking behind the area, no YC staff at all. We were told by a MSC porter (very nice) who worked the YC that it didn't open until 10:30. That's OK, but they showed up at 10:30 and then had to set up and try to get started. Three young (very nice) men were barely 20. Compared to Divina YC, it was really not well done outside. After entering with the first small group, the terminal screener for the YC group was overwhelmed. Continental Drift is faster than this process. In fact, we sat there for half-an-hour watching general boarding begin as the two ladies checked in a dozen or so passengers. MSC - are you reading this? It would be far more efficient to check Yacht Club in with everyone else in the fast moving general line and then move those guests to the VIP lounge. YC butlers told us to wait after security for everyone in our group; the port security told us not to wait but to proceed. The YC lounge was really nice. It was not set up, the first couple of butlers (shore-side only, they don't go on the ship) had to set up the beverage and apps station after the first groups had arrived. There was 1 lady processing the passports for the first half hour. We walked on ourselves and as I had studied the deck map, guided us to the forward elevators. We went to the Yacht Club and were greeted by the Yacht Club manager - one of the few times that we saw him all week. As a group, went to the YC concierge for brief chat. There was a general din as people lined up to speak to the Concierge, register their credit cards and reserve dinner with Luigi. As we knew what to do, we did what we had to but our friends commented on how NO information was provided. They really were, “WT#?!” They flat-out told me/asked me: “This is supposed to be luxurious?”. Understaffed for this particular day. Lot's of issues with APP, had to delete and redownload in order to book shows. I don’t want to do a running comparison but in The Haven, the Concierge welcomes you and then tells you when your room will be ready, where and when you can have lunch and outlines the features of the Haven. Agreed. We then went to the Top Sail, had the first of many (many)(like, a lot) of cocktails and settled in. I also was pleased to see that my good friend Nick (Nicholas Feuillatte) was on board and over the week, we had a lot of pleasant times together. Absolutely stunning venue, the best at sea IMO. Our first lunch was excellent (lots of hugs and laughs with Arthur) and all was now good. Yep, so good was our filet and sea bass (skin on) we never need dinner. Arthur still a blast, Mario NOT on the ship. Accomodations   Our first impression was excellent - extremely large, plush, a restful (if a bit too brown) colour scheme and TONS of storage. Loved the self-lighting closets. We took two suitcases and could have easily unpacked a third. Agreed. The lighting was good but I would have liked a dimmer or switch that provided more options. Still figuring out. While we never watch TV, for those who do it is mounted in an awkward position for either the sitting area or the bed. It would be better to have it on a moveable mount. As it is now, the mounting apparatus made a lot of noise during the night with the ship moving as much as it did. We'll never watch the TV, but you're right about the mount. As others have commented, Seaside does move a lot. I don’t know if its because of her intrinsic design or because the Caribbean has been unusually windy these past few months. Haven't noticed that, however, we've big navigational change due to pressure systems and waves to avoid. The bathroom was huge, dripping in marble with tons of storage and a fantastic, glass walled walk-in shower with a rainshower head. DW and I believe the best design, construction and decor at sea. My only quibble was that the shower door opened into the room - easier for getting in but one always seemed to get a ton of water on the floor afterwards. Yep. Still - an elegant, spacious and comfortable space. Yep. Interior Design: a mixed bag   The interior design was interesting as while the decor was quite striking, the size and placement of rooms was far from ideal. We love it. I loved the colours, surfaces and textures and the recurring motif of slashed and angular lines. Yep. Unfortunately, many of the spaces were too large or too small for the needs that they served. As an example, people were literally overflowing in the Piazza Grande which was one of the few lounges to offer live music (more on that later) The spaces around the atrium such as the Champagne Bar, however, felt like they were in the middle of a shopping mall. The walkways bisected the areas removing any intimacy with people constantly walking by. Went out a couple of times to get a feel for the ship, a zoo out there. The have so many more quality bar venues compared to Divina it is amazing. The Atrium is really unique. The entrance to the theater appeared to be an afterthought with a couple of zigs after the elevator lobby. There was no space for those who were waiting for the following show. Yep. As the MSC ships become ever larger, they really must focus and concentrate on passenger movement and flow and where people are likely to go. While I’m not a fan of the overall product, this is an area that Royal Caribbean excels at. Yep, the toughest to navigate for sure. Entertainment (None Yet)   I always divide entertainment into two categories - mainstage and lounges.   We enjoyed the almost nightly 10:30 “recitals” with soprano, tenor, violinist and pianist. While it wasn’t necessary Conservatory quality, it was a great addition to “usual” cruise ship offerings.   We only saw one show, Timeless, that was the usual MSC drug-induced, hallucinatory craziness. Time travel, Micheal Jackson and the American National Anthem. Why? Dunno.   The Yacht Club had very good performers but there were extremely looooooooooong breaks between performances.   The lounge entertainment is a definite step down from Divina … there are far fewer small lounges and there really wasn’t a lot happening. What is such a refreshing change from much of the industry on Divina is all that live entertainment   A telling change is in the Daily on Seaside - Divina would have a list of the various live events happening whereas Seaside doesn’t for the likely reason that there isn’t that much happening. Any event with live performers was ridiculously overcrowded as there was so little to choose from.   Cleanliness   I made this a separate category as this is the first ship I’ve been on where it has to be a category. Seaside uses many mirrors and reflective surfaces and many were covered in fingerprints and smudges. We were surprised at how sparkling the Yacht Club wasn’t. The Yacht Club elevator was always one gigantic smear. You NEVER saw anyone cleaning the staircases, elevators or glass walls and mirrors. It’s obvious that they just have really cut back on maintenance staff. In the YC, we've seen none of such. Outside, "big time" yep. Dining   The food in the Yacht Club Dining Room, with one or two exceptions, was miles above that served on Divina. Much higher quality ingredients and far better preparation. It's insane what they will do for you if you ask. We dined at all of the specialty restaurants. We bought a dining package but then frequently went off script and paid the difference.   We had a superb lunch at Bistrot La Boheme. We were the only patrons present but the food (prefab pate notwithstanding…) was superb. Hot, fresh and great.   Butchers Cut was an enjoyable train wreck. Disorganized, loud and chaotic but with excellent food when it finally arrived. Portions were ridiculously large and dinner took over 2 and a half hours.   Roys was excellent - while not necessarily as excellent as one of their land based restaurants, pretty darn good for a cruise ship with one notable exception (details below!) Giving it a try tonight, "elegant night." Ocean Cay was ….stupendous. Like, jaw-droppingly good. The decor was contemporary elegant and there were only 7 tables being served. Giving it a try Wednesday. The meal package includes starter, main and dessert. We asked if we could have two starters and skip dessert and the initial answer was no but after checking with the Specialty Restaurant Manager, an exception was made.   I’m going into overdetail here because it was so superb. We started with the Crab Sampler (cold) that consisted of about 246 pounds (OK, I exaggerate here) of simple but beautiful crab legs and claws. This was followed by a dozen oysters (ridiculously generous) and finally perfectly prepared sea bass. Nice. A meal like this on land would easily cost between one and two hundred dollars per person without alcohol.   The generally available wines and liquors in the Yacht Club and elsewhere were excellent …. FAR superior to what is provided in the Haven on NCL. I literally (and embarrassingly) went through a LOT of bottles of Nicholas Feuillatte. Yep. To Smell or Not to Smell, That is the Question   The general tone on these boards about *ahem* “the smell” on these boards can roughly be translated to: “you stink”, “NO, YOU STINK”!   I was so excited to go on Seaside that I boarded completely forgot the issue. Now, I am not one to sit still and frequently go for walks to simply enjoy the ship and people watch. I am frequently accompanied by the Cocktail-of-my-choice and can be readily identified by my Golden-retriever-like happy face and big smile. Let’s just say, I love being on ships! As our first YC group board and walked by the Atrium (I believe on 8) it was horrendous for about 75 feet. Really, really awful. On the second day I was doing my rounds and walked by the Forest Aquaventure Park and literally stopped dead in my tracks. I was immediately transported back almost 50 years to Northern Ontario where my parents and I would go to their friend’s cottage and spend a week. In those days, we would walk the path to the outhouse or privy when nature called. Yep. Imagine if an outhouse exploded inside a tent. It was truly vile. Yep, a 10 out of 10 for unacceptable. I turned on my heel and raced back to find my partner.   Now, as anyone in a long-time relationship knows, if you smell something truly terrible, you MUST find your spouse and make them smell said object. He was happily relaxing in the Yacht Club when I told him we HAD to go for a walk. After a bit of protest, he accompanied me and reached the same spot when/where his jaw dropped.   Now, anyone watching would have wondered who the two lunatics were as we were laughing hysterically, generally saying: “that’s the worst thing I ever smelled, Oh, that’s horrible, I heard it was bad but I didn’t think it was that bad”. We continued laughing and went back for more restorative beverages.   Over the course of the week, the odour would ebb and flow there and in the atrium, our friend’s inside Yacht Club Suite and most glaringly, at Roy’s. We encountered a 3 out of 10 on 8 on the way down steps to muster station in casino. Lounging in the YC pool, shielded by the forward deck, we frequently got a down draft of a 2 out of 10 sewer odor. My were on our way to dinner at Roy’s when I ran into Robert, the Specialty Restaurant Manager who we know from Divina. Everyone went ahead while I caught up with him.   When I got to our table, everyone had a wry smile and appeared to be waiting for me. I asked: “what’s going on”, sat down and said: “holy &@^@&^” - it smelled like we were have dinner inside The Bowel Reconstruction Unit. Our friends wanted to leave but I wanted to speak to a staff member first. At that moment, the sommelier stopped by and asked if everything was ok. I leaned in and stated in sotto voce: “everything’s great but there seems to be an odour problem”. He became immediately serious and asked if we would move to the back of the restaurant. I said “of course” and the back corner was much less odiferously challenging.   To clarify, this was only over a week ago so yes, there are still some serious problems. You can check my signature … ships always have different mystery smells and unpleasant odours but nothing like this.   I really feel it is related to the ship’s speed and wind conditions. This may be while some encounter “the Force” and others don’t. Hopefully, a solution will be found in the coming weeks or months. Using the YC interior stairway from 16 to 19, mid morning, it was awful when I went down to the stateroom. When I returned, massive wind/blowers/fans were on and all of the door were open. Spa and Gym   A 100% complete and utter First World disaster.   The gym appears to be huge but with the number of passengers (and frankly, active passengers from Europe) the gym is not nearly large enough by half. Many of the cardio machines are not working and there are no sign-up sheets for equipment so it’s a free-for-all when one becomes available.   Towels must be signed out (ridiculous) and there are no disinfectant wipes for the equipment available - just two (2)(deux)(due) spray bottles with paper towel (ridiculous and unsanitary).   The garbage cans were overflowing and during one workout, no one went to clean up the spilled cup of coffee sprayed over the gym floor.   One must sign into the spa depending on who’s manning the desk. Ridiculous again.   They then give you one Dollar Tree towel that you MUST return to get your key card back.   The change room accomplishes a miracle … while NOT providing you with towels, the floor is still covered with used towels and is messy and dirty.   Now, anyone using the spa has already “paid” in one way or another …. Just give us some *($^&*#&$&* towels!   The spa itself is dark with puddles of water everywhere. The therapy pool has many hidden levels - they should set up a second therapy pool to take care of the injuries you will get from using the first pool. The area is filled with rattan loungers in every corner - as if you wanted to lie in that dark, dank and unpleasant environment to relax.   MSC - please - board Breakaway/Getaway/Escape and walk through the spa and see how it’s done with lots of towels, coffee, tea, filtered and flavoured waters and tons of heated lounge chairs. Oh, and NCL has towels. Have I mentioned that yet? Yep. Experienced with NCL Spa makes every other line we've cruised simply look comparable horrible. Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Crew   I can honestly say that in a 7 night cruise, I never encountered a single staff member who didn’t smile, laugh or ask how I was doing. Just lovely people. Now, I am a firm believer in how an ounce of honey is worth a pound of vinegar so crew may respond to that. Or, they’re just great in any case! So far, one of the nicest crews we've have in quite a while. Summary   So, the ship sorta’ smells and isn’t the cleanest, the entertainment is lacking and the spa sucks.   Would I go back?   In a heartbeat. Yep, we're booked. The crew are working hard, the ship is beautiful, the suites are excellent, the food is great but there are definitely problems.   For a ship that was only 10 weeks old and is not only a prototype for MSC but for the entire industry, however, they are doing a fine job. The true test will be in the coming months to see whether they can wrestle all of the problems under control. Yep. For the Yacht Club, the value is unbelievable and unmatched in the industry. Yep, met some TA's who've been blown away by the YC venues, food and service "already." I had actually booked three (!) Seaside Yacht Club cruises because of the great deals available and the increasingly insane prices in The Haven. NCL has over-priced the Haven IMO, and the bidding leads to less pre-books. Also, simply not the same 'venues as the YC. Not even close, IMO. I plan on going on each and every one!

We were on the Divina in Sept during hurricane Irma too

Concerning Seaside...I'm a bit of a freak about planning...can anyone offer suggestions on which deck is better for YC? Currently booked on 16, starboard. There's a cabin left on 18, port.

On Seaside now for a B2B. Some early thoughts (and also glad we actually got to Miami and made the first departure).   Comments

Sorry and upset to hear that there are smells and odors in the Yacht Club too. Won't cancel, of course, but not happy at all.:mad:

Fix this, MSC!

Oh, geez. Sorry and upset to hear that there are smells and odors in the Yacht Club too. Won't cancel, of course, but not happy at all.:mad: Fix this, MSC!

We believe with high certainty that the smell at the pool in YC was because of where we were lounging; right in front (glassed off but open on top) from the heavy wood doors that lead to the inside YC stairway 'where the issue really was. IMO, in addition to people coming and going, they (MSC) opened all of the doors to 'vent the stairway and we happened to be lounging the closest to the door. How it got in the stairway inside the YC in the first place, we have no idea (but also, nothing compared to the boarding Atrium walk by experience; that really was very bad).

As a side note, the grill at the YC pool has been putting such great product that the YC restaurant for lunch is noticeably less attended than what we experienced on Divina.

Oddly, after having enough sun for first day at sea, and in the YC lounge near the port side on widow couch and table having a coffee, a touch of the smell. We moved to Starboard. ;)

Enjoyed reading this very much. We seemed to have faired a little better on our sailing. Easy boarding (not yc, but black card/casino guest). We felt so bad for the crew that we saw constantly cleaning all the glass and chrome(beautiful but so hard to keep fingerprintless- I like that word). We loved all the shows, and wished we had more time at Butcher's Cut. Glad we never encountered the smell, but spent alot of time in the casino. Agree, all the staff was wonderful-must be extremely difficult to get everybody working as a team, and they were doing a fantastic job. We are sailing again in April, hoping again for no smells and terrific staff. Thanks again for your review-great reading Safe sailing   Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app

Spidybabe, did they do a CAS-match too? I never even thought of asking about becoming an invited guest. Did you have to call a different number?

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MSC Seaside Cruise Review

I f you are looking for a good value for your money (and who isn’t these day?), then I’d recommend taking a look at MSC. On our recent fall cruise on the MSC Seaside, we found the Seaside to be clean, with nice open public spaces, and a gracious crew. The value of the cruise to the money we spent was fantastic, and this was the weighty factor in our choosing this ship and line.

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How to get to port canaveral cruise port, hilton orlando buena vista palace – disney springs area, wyndham grand orlando resort bonnet creek, cabana bay resort, booking your cruise on msc seaside.

Bella, Fantastica and Aurea Experiences: What are the Differences & Perks

Stateroom Perks and Features

All suites on msc seaside come with aurea experience perks, pre/post cruise option orlando theme parks.

The ship is home-ported in Port Canaveral, Florida. Port Canaveral is easily reached by flights into Orlando International airport, Orlando Sanford International, and even Jacksonville International airport. However, out of the three, Orlando is the easiest, both in terms of the number of daily flights, and ease of airport navigation.

My suggestion, especially if arriving through either Orlando International or Orlando Sanford International is to add a day to the front end and a day to the back end of your MSC Seaside cruise and explore the area. There is so much to do in Orlando, and certainly don’t discount Port Canaveral – it has a lot as well, including Kennnedy Space Center. Once you’ve arrived, you can either rent a car , or hire a car service to take you to the port on the day of embarkation.

Where to Stay If I Arrive Early

There are so many options here! You can stay in Orlando, and there are several hotels we like in this area. If you want to arrive a few days prior to your cruise and visit the theme parks – Disney or Universal, you can stay at one of the park-affiliated hotels. If visiting Disney, and staying in one of the affiliated hotels, you will get complimentary transportation to and from the resort and the park.

Hotel Options for Pre/Post MSC Seaside Cruise Stay for Disney World

I don’t know about you, but I hate having to pay for parking….especially at theme parks! So whenever we visit Disney or Universal, we try to stay at one of the theme park recommended hotels that offer shuttle service.

The Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is located within the Disney World Resort and provides FREE theme park transfer service, making it one of our top choices for a theme park resort stay. Another plus is that it is connected to the Disney Springs dining and entertainment complex, which is one of my favorite places to visit.

The guest rooms have flat-screen TVs, small refrigerators (a nice perk!) and good bed linens. It is part of the Hilton brand, so if you are a frequent traveler and part of their reward program, you may get better pricing and/or perks. Amenities include on-site parking, breakfast, two pools, 4 restaurants, wifi throughout, fitness center, bar, and a golf course nearby.

The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek is another hotel within the Disney resort group, and offers a FREE shuttle to the Disney parks. This hotel offers five swimming pools, they are pet friendly (Zach loves staying at the Wyndham!), two restaurants, and a spa. Perched on Lake Buena Vista with gorgeous tropical foliage, this hotel is amazing!

The rooms have flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, refrigerators, robes and spa amenities in each room. The spa is perfect for getting relaxed from all the park activities before you leave for your cruise. It offers both inside and outside treatment rooms, and a nail salon. There is also a fitness room and lagoon style resort pool. We’ve stayed at the Wyndham, though it has been several years, and one of our top reasons for choosing this hotel is that they are pet friendly, IF you are not visiting prior to a cruise departure, you’ll be really pleased with the dog-friendly option .

Hotel Options for Pre/Post MSC Seaside Cruise Stay for Universal Orlando

At Cabana Bay Resort not only do you get COMPLIMENTARY shuttle service to the parks, you also get EARLY PARK ADMISSION to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter & Volcano Bay water park an hour before the park officially opens, making this resort one of the best choices for a pre-cruise stay. All the rooms at the resort feature flat-screen TVs, and other amenities include on-site parking, six restaurants, two pools, coffee shop (I love hotels and resorts that offer this – I don’t function without my early morning cup of coffee!) and wifi throughout the resort.

10 Quick Facts About the MSC Seaside

• The Seaside debuted in 2017, and was considered the 14th largest ship in the world
• The Yacht Club provides more than other ship’s VIP sections. On the Seaside, the exclusive Yacht Club area is extremely large, covering 5 decks! In addition to the perks listed above, the private Yacht Club offers a themed restaurant, private theater, private pool and a private bowling alley!
• The ship does not offer a quantity of dining experiences; however they are laser focused on the quality of the food that they serve.
• The entertainment is high quality; one of the things we love about this ship is that the shows were all broadway quality.
• There are nine bars and lounges onboard the Seaside, so there are plenty of options for sipping.
• There are four pool, four water slides, three hot tubs.
• The spa is phenomenal, and I loved the hydro therapy pool and heated ceramic beds
• MSC puts a high priority on kids , so there are kids clubs for all ages, including teens, and a fun waterpark that will keep them entertained.
• Dress onboard is casual during the day and business casual in the evenings.
• They designed the ship for maximum passenger flow, meaning that there are shorter wait times for the elevators, even during the high traffic times.

What To Not to Take on a Cruise

First time cruisers, and even some seasoned travelers struggle with what to take on a cruise. Here is a list of things you don’t need to take on your MSC cruise:

• Coffee maker/electric kettle
• Beach towels
• Candles / Incense
• Expensive jewelry
• Too many clothes/shoes
• Power strip / Extension cord

What should you bring with you on your cruise:

• A lanyard to keep your cruise card
• Backpack / Beach bag
• Cash for tips (PRO TIP: Prepay for your gratuities)
• Cross body purse (women)
• Waterproof phone case
• Rain poncho

Cruising on MSC Seaside – What to Know & How to Plan

We were pleasantly surprised by our MSC cruise , especially the cost to value. MSC is a relative newcomer to the North American cruising market, having entered into the US market in 2017. It has undergone many changes during this time, and now, in my humble opinion, with the options it brings it is quickly becoming a major competitor for Carnival, Royal Caribbean and even Celebrity.

Prior to my booking our MSC cruise on the Seaside , I did extensive research, reading countless reviews across a myriad number of publications. The reviews were mixed, but there was one strand running through them all – MSC has a few quirks and snags that are still being worked through in the North American market. That said, in our experience, having taken two MSC cruises in 2023 they are working out their quirks.

The booking process is a multi-step and multi-stage process. First you choose where you want to cruise to; then your departure port option(s); in the US these departure ports are New York, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando), and debuting in 2025 will be Galveston. Once you choose your departure port, then you will choose your departure date, a selection of all the ports that encompass the destination will show, click on the port you want, and then a selection of dates will show, along with the length of the cruise, and the beginning price, along with the ship.

The next stage is to select the cruise you want, with the itinerary you want. Once you do that, a screen pops up that reads “Choose Your Cruise Offer.” We choose the Best Value because it includes a drink package, and it is still quite affordable. Once you’ve chosen your cruise offer, the window brings you the total cost of the cruise, without any upgrades. When you click “Next” you’ll be taken to a screen that reads “Select Your Stateroom Category.”

Choose your category, you’ll see the new total for the cruise, click “Next.” Now you choose your cruise experience – Bella, Fantastic, or Aurea. We prefer the Aurea experience, because of some of the perks like Anytime Dining that are included. Then you get to choose your stateroom (in both the Bella and Fantasia experiences, you will be assigned a stateroom). Finally the last few steps involve inputting your personal information, and voilá you’ve booked your cruise! The booking process is not hard nor complicated, but there are a lot of steps to the final “I’ve booked my cruise stage.”

Bella, Fantastica and Aurea Experiences : What are the Differences & Perks

MSC’s cabins are attached to bookable “experiences,” which are Bella, Fantastica, Aurea and MSC Yacht Club. Each of these experiences offers a list of amenities and multiple cabin types.

The Bella Experience is the most basic of all and includes all the standard amenities, including line-branded toiletries, free buffet and main dining room meals, and most entertainment. Fantastica adds a few perks, such as free breakfast delivery to the cabin and the chance to request preferred dinner sitting in the main dining room.

Passengers who book the MSC Seaside Aurea Experience will get the most spacious cabins, along with privileges such as priority embarkation and disembarkation; prosecco and chocolate on arrival; free 24-hour room service, and free access to the Top Exclusive Solarium, anytime dining, and other perks.

The MSC Yacht Club is the highest cabin category, and it really is an all-inclusive luxury experience! This experience offers access to the accommodations via key card. The experience also includes dining in a private restaurant just for the Yacht Club, a private sundeck and pool, and an exclusive lounge with food and drinks, 24-hour butler service, free access to the spa’s thermal suite, and luggage packing/unpacking services.

Now that your cruise day is finally here, and you are set to depart, so what can you expect onboard your MSC Seaside cruise?

MSC Seaside Cabins

The standard cabin sizes on the MSC Seaside are, by industry standards, average. They all have two twin beds that can be pushed together for a king. Every cabin includes a couch, small nightstands, hair dryer, desk with chair, and a minibar (you will pay for these items), a spacious closet with sliding doors, flat-screen TV that is interactive with the MSC for Me app, on-demand movies (again for a fee), news channels, and cruise information channel.

The lights are turned on with your cruise card, and near the door are two switches to let your cabin steward know the room needed to be made up – this was confusing, because the lights are outside your door in the hall, so we had to double check we had hit the correct button.

A major plus for us was the number of outlets, including USB outlets. We each had six individual electronics – our phones, smart watches, and kindles, and we were able to plug all of them in.

The bathrooms are small compared to other cruise lines that we cruised on. The counter area is small, but there is a lot of shelf space. The toiletries are shampoo and shower gel. We were disappointed there was no body lotion; especially on a Bahamas cruise where you want the lotion after a day in the ocean.

Interior:  MSC Seaside interior cabins come in two different categories – Deluxe and Premium. All sleep up to five guests and range from 151 to 301 square feet. Instead of a sofa, these rooms have a chair.

Ocean View:  The ship’s outside cabins are all located on Deck 5 and come in at 183 square feet each.

Balcony:  Non-suite balcony staterooms on MSC Seaside range in size between 172 and 183 square feet (not including balconies). Deluxe balcony cabins have a 54-square-foot balcony with two upright chairs and a small drinks table; Deluxe Balcony Aurea rooms are all on Deck 9 and feature 97-square-foot balconies, two loungers, and a chair and table. Some cabins in this category also have showers with bathtubs.

Junior Suite:  These units offer 183 square feet of indoor space plus a 172-square-foot balcony that has two loungers and a drinks table. Junior Suites can only be booked with the Aurea experience.

Deluxe Suite Aurea:  Located on decks 9 to 15, these entry-level suites offer 215 square feet of indoor space, plus 86 square feet of outdoor space.

Premium Suite Aurea:  The most basic Premium Suite on MSC Seaside comes in between 280 and 344 square feet and features large balconies ranging in size from 97 to 151 square feet. Units with terraces are slightly larger at 301 square feet; the highlight is the massive 409-square-foot outdoor space.

Premium Suites with private on-balcony whirlpools are 301 square feet apiece. In addition to large balconies (75 square feet) with upright seating and a small drinks table, they also include a sitting area with sofa, a small glass table and a walk-in closet.

Grand Suites:  They range from 377 to 527 square feet with up to 183-square-foot balconies that hold several upright chairs and a couple of drinks tables. Each also offers an indoor dining table with chairs, a sofa and small glass table, and a walk-in closet.

These suites feature either one or two bedrooms, plus two bathrooms, including one with a tub.

Dining Onboard the Seaside

There are two main dining rooms on MSC’s Seaside, Seashore and Ipanema, and they are identical. You will be assigned to one of these two dining rooms. If you book in the Aurea experience, then you will be assigned a dining room, but you can dine anytime at the assigned restaurant during the open hours. Our first night onboard we were seated in a very private and intimate table by a window, and that is where we dined each evening. It was pleasant, and we felt as if we were on a date every night! You were not rushed to finish dinner, so we lingered and savored our meals and wine.

The food was tasty and well prepared, however the menu is not large. If red meat is not on the menu and you would like a steak, they will offer it, but it will be with an uncharge for the Linz heritage beef. The portions were not large, which appealed to Jim and I as we don’t like large portions, we prefer to order an appetizer, a salad or soup, our entree, and finish with dessert. The waitstaff was always smiling, pleasant and knowledgeable about the dishes.

The other dining venues on the Seaside included two buffet options, The Marketplace Buffet on Deck 8 (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and the Biscayne Bay Buffet on Deck 16 (open for Breakfast & lunch), and both offer almost the same cuisine. We found that Biscayne Bay was noisy, because of so many families. We preferred the Marketplace. One standout item that MSC does well is their pizza. It is, in my opinion, the very best pizza I have eaten on any ship. Do not miss trying this stellar dish!

MSC does offer four speciality restaurants, the Asian Market, Ocean Cay, Butcher’s Cut, and Venichi 1878; however we opted out of these. We find speciality restaurants can be a niche change up on a longer cruise, but for a short 3 night Bahamas cruise, we did not try them.

Overall I believe that MSC is a great value for the money, and a cruise line that is a good choice for families. We’ve taken two cruises on MSC, one for my husband and I and one with our family. Both cruises were fun, relaxing, and best of all, a good value for the money.

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MSC SEASIDE CABINS & SUITES

• Surface approx 62 sqm, balcony approx 33 sqm with private whirlpool bath and dining table, deck 16
• Separate living area and dining room
• Spacious wardrobe
• Bathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double bed
• Wifi connection included
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

• 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
• Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
• Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
• Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
• 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

• Surface approx 25 sqm, balcony approx 8 sqm, deck 16-18
• Sitting area with sofa
• Walk-in wardrobes
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
• Can accomodate up to 5 people

• Surface approx 21 sqm, deck 16 and 18
• Wifi cnnection included

• Surface approx 49 sqm, balcony approx 17 sqm, deck 11-14
• Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
• Two bathrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, vanity areas with hairdryers
• 2 bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
• Can accomodate up to 6 people

• Surface approx 35-49 sqm, large balcony 3-21 sqm, deck 9-13
• Can accommodate up to 5 people

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category) .

• Surface approx 28 sqm, balcony approx 7 sqm with its own private whirlpool bath, deck 9-15
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryers

• Surface approx 28 sqm, balcony approx 38 sqm, deck 9
• Spacious Wardrobe
• Surface approx 26-32 sqm, balcony approx 9-14 sqm, deck 9-15
• Surface approx 20 sqm, balcony approx 8 sqm, deck 9-15
• Surface approx 17 sqm, balcony approx 16 sqm, deck 9

• Surface  17 sqm, balcony 9 sqm*, deck 9

*Some cabins have a metal balcony front, instead of glass.

• Surface 17 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 9-10

• Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 5
• Window with sea view
• Relaxing armchair
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer

• Surface approx 28 sqm, deck 10
• Interactive TV, telephone, wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)

*Some cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have twin beds that can’t be converted into double beds.

• Surface  14 sqm, deck 5-10

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Stary Oskol Geography

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Stary Oskol Distance

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Stary Oskol Map

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Stary Oskol Zone

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