MSC Yacht Club Ranked Among Best Suites at Sea

Like a "ship within a ship," MSC Yacht Club dedicated VIP areas are available onboard the MSC Fantasia, which debuted in December 2008) and MSC Splendida (to be launched in summer 2009). The MSC Yacht Club allows guests to experience the best of both worlds on its luxury cruises – more personalized service and a private, intimate space while also enjoying the full benefits of all the magnificent vessel has to offer.

CruiseCritic.com, a leading cruise information and rating site for consumers, ranked the MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites as one of the "Best Suites at Sea," describing them as "spacious and cozy at the same time."



The site's editors added, "Fun bells and whistles range from Wii on the living room television to fantastic butler service. Although this is the nicest of the 99 cabins that qualify for Yacht Club status, just being in the Yacht Club area is a big plus. You have a private club with full bar (no charge) and light, but definitely adventurous, food throughout the day. Yacht Club guests also have access to a private pool area, a grill and another bar."

As its name implies, MSC Yacht Club offers guests a cruise experience comparable to cruise on a luxury yacht. In addition to elegant decor, guests enjoy an extraordinary level of pampering and personal service that begins with priority check-in and continues with 24-hour butler service, with butlers trained to the standards of the International Butler Academy. Butlers are available to unpack, deliver guests' favorite international newspapers, serve daily English Afternoon Tea and arrange for front-row seats in the ship's theater.

The pampering continues with the luxury cruises staff at the Concierge Desk. Available 24 hours a day, the concierge staff offers a wealth of information and special services, including reservations for alternative dining and luxury spa services as well as arranging private shore excursions and onboard shopping from the cruise ship desk area, which is complete with stairs adorned with Swarovski crystals.

This unique lifestyle experience includes several exclusive areas for MSC Yacht Club guests, including the Pool One (with a pool, solarium and two spa baths under a Sky Dome), the Top Sail Lounge with its spectacular panoramic views and the Privé VIP area of the Liquid Disco. Most suites also offer special access to the MSC Aurea Spa.

The spacious suites within MSC Yacht Club are fitted out to the highest standards, complete with full bath and shower with marble accents, interactive TV, WiFi, Nintento Wii, luxurious linens by Mascioni Italy, ergonomic mattresses and a Dorelan pillow menu.

When it comes to luxury cruise dining, MSC Yacht Club guests have access to round-the-clock dedicated room service menu; complimentary drinks, pastries and appetizers at the Top Sail Lounge all day long; complimentary dining at L’Etoile, the gourmet French restaurant, as well as dining in a special reserved section of the panoramic Cerchio d'Oro main restaurant. In addition, complimentary beverages are available in the MSC Yacht Club cafes, bars and the ship's main restaurant.

Two of the Deluxe Suites are fully equipped for the comfort of people with disabilities. MSC Yacht Club suites also have complimentary mini-bars. Cruise guests can also enjoy in-stateroom spa treatments, and laundry and dry cleaning are included free of charge.

While providing all the comfort, service and privacy of a personal yacht, MSC Yacht Club also offers the best of both worlds, bringing full and privileged access to the incredible variety of superior sports facilities, shopping, dining, gaming and entertainment found on the magnificent floating city.

MSC Cruises currently has the most modern fleet in the world with nine ships: MSC Fantasia (the largest ship ever built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody, cruising in the Mediterranean year round and seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North and South America, the Indian Ocean and South Africa. MSC Splendida and MSC Magnifica will be launched, respectively, in 2009 and 2010. MSC Cruises is the only company to receive the "6 Golden Pearls" award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection.

For more information about the MSC Yacht Club, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or call 1-888-308-8747 to speak with a luxury travel specialist.