I am only considering interior because we would just use that size room for sleep, toilet, shower, sex. So we could really save some cash by getting that. But the balcony would be awesome fr because of breakfast out there and just more space period. But i don’t want to stay in the room too long and not use the amenities of the YC. Lol decisions, decisions!
Yep every family will have their own wishes, it works for some and doesn’t for others. It’s all about just getting into YC for us and then extra special if we get the balcony. Have a wonderful time, whichever you choose!!!
In Illinois there are dispensaries that sell for medical and recreational use. I use a small bit here and when the brain chatter is too much to help me sleep. But, for when I cruise, I just know that I might be awake for a few days straight. Oh well.
Thanks for this info! We were booked in Seaside Yacht Club interior for next September and decided to upgrade. Can’t wait to see videos from your YC experience!
The Yacht Club Interior suite is not large - but it is livable, especially for cruisers who, by choice, spend very little time in their cabin. For us, we sleep, dress, and shower in our cabin, and the rest of the time, we are enjoying the perks of the Yacht Club. While we do not have an extensive cruising history, we have done several MSC Yacht Club and NCL Haven cruises over the past year, and we have never had the need (or desire), to eat in our cabin or entertain others in our cabin - so the smaller space doesn't bother us. One big benefit of booking the Yacht Club Interior cabin over a Yacht Club Balcony cabin is that the money we save gives us more money for another cruise!
The fatal flaw of Yacht Club for me is it makes you want it for every cruise. Lot of people looking for ways to sneak on booze, more then drugs I hope. You are 100% NOT click at or rumor mongers, you give it to us straight and it is much appreciated. 😂😅😊 I'm dying here! Chris' butt halfway out the shower as he enjoys the rainfall shower head in a phone booth shower
Wayan is an amazing butler. I’m glad you got to meet him. He was my first butler on Meraviglia in 2020. We kept in touch, and saw each other again this past May on Seascape. He wasn’t my butler then, but he was always around and we got to catch up.
Going on our first MSC cruise in yacht club interior in Feb. After watching this podcast I truly hope we can get a chance to bid for an upgrade. Thanks for the real 411 on this.
Welcome back! We were on Meraviglia when you put this out. Our first YC was in June interior suite. We loved it and booked for our anniversary for November. I must say I was much more spoiled the first time. We felt the smaller details were missing this time. Not sure if it's because YC is so much more popular or the turn around in personnel, most of the June crew are off and going to the World America. I will say as far as the cabin experience this trip we were disappointed.
We are so sorry to hear that. You hope that every time you book YC you have a great time! Maybe there is just a transition period where the really good crew are headed to WA and the new ones need to be trained up. That is what we are hoping ❤️❤️
If you need two YC cabins, I think it is beneficial to get a YC interior. Booking one yc interior and one yc balcony across from each other could be great for a family. That's when I can see the benefits.
Our fatal flaw for YC is how bidding is handled, example: on sailing we disembarked today our minimum bid to go from a YC Interior to a YC balcony was $990/pp bringing total cost to $6000 which was over $500 more than we would pay from booking outright. Met multiple people who upgraded from Bella interior to YC balcony with minimal bid of $700/pp total cost to them was about $1800. I’d like to see a better bid system be implemented though I know that’s much easier said than done.
Totally agree, especially for repeat cruisers. Heard this on our past cruise and I was a little peeved that they were first time cruisers and had a balcony suite for half the price we paid for interior.
@@jackiewilkey agreed but I don’t know how their system works, all I know is it’s handled by a third party and MSC is hands off once the bidding process starts. Just doesn’t make sense bid offers are sent out and the more you paid the higher the starting bid is. Would make sense to me to offer free upgrades to those who paid full rate for an interior and then upgrade those who bid on interiors as opposed to offering those who bid on an interior a balcony but I’m sure there’s some algorithm that determine that’s the best way to handle the process. Good news is that YC is so fantastic more and more sailings are going out full and less bids are getting accepted. Though I was a little miffed last week when I asked to pay to upgrade to a balcony once onboard since 17 rooms were available, and concierge offered me the low low price of $2200, only to be told by a bidder they paid $2100 all in for a balcony via bid.
Was on MSC Seascape Yacht Club Balcony back in November. It was epic and I don't want to travel any other way. However, and this was a little confusing, we didn't have any USB or electrical sockets near our bed. Everything was on the opposite wall so we had to have cords strung across our room. That was kind of annoying. That being said, I still give my experience a 15 out of 10.
Love the Reddit “how do I get drugs onboard” rant! Regardless if legal in your home state. You’re going through US Customs so it’s a federal offense if you get caught. Not to mention some Caribbean destinations while seeming to be laid back are super strict against us tourists with drugs. Let alone the cruise companies being against it. And yes this ^^^^ includes edibles. Why risk a (federal) felony which could potentially cause you to lose your job, & barred from entry to foreign countries!!!
Interesting vid, and really informative for those looking at interior YC. I did my first YC at the end of October in a Deluxe Balcony and it was incredible. So incredible that I booked the same itinerary and even the exact same stateroom (16001). For me, the YC experience was more about the amenities outside the cabin (and the included perks), but yeah, I'd be disappointed if I'd booked that stateroom! (Then again, I'd find it hard to book anything lower than a balcony, whether YC or not. Papa needs his balcony!)
Hey there!! It seems like you know what you like and that is what we hope to help people find. And to a fellow YC cruiser… hopefully we meet you on board one day 😊😊😊
We're going on our second MSC cruise, Yah willing, in January. I booked a balcony room, and I have a bid for the interior YC. I'm hoping the bid is accepted. Our first cruise our bid was accepted for interior room, but we were upgraded to a balcony suite to our surprise. The experience was very opulent! Thank you for the feedback.
Iv'e just recently booked our first time MSC cruise on the World Europa in Aurea suite 10285 aft through my travel agent.. I assumed this cabin is part of the Yacht Club, but having looked at information online I'm beginning to have my doubts. I can't find out definitely if cabin 10285 is indeed part of the Yacht Club. Your assistance would help greatly. Thanks in advance.
@@bonnytiler2119 hi there!!! Thanks for reaching out. Looking on the deck plan it looks like an amazing suite but it is not YC. Aurea is a different experience and has no access to the YC areas and amenities. Aurea will have access to spa thermal area, a separate any time dining room, priority boarding and access to a private sun deck. In itself it is a great experience and will feel more elevated than the general population. To book Yacht Club, the confirmation you get from your travel agent will say Yacht Club all over it so there is no guessing. Let us know if you have any further questions as we are happy to help. 😊😊😊
@@Taste-Try-Travel Thank you for your quick and informative response. I will obviously will be in contact with my agent asap, and i will keep you posted.
@@Taste-Try-Travel As promised I'm letting you know that the issues has been resolved, and we will be cruising in the deluxe Yacht Club suite on deck 16. The mix up made us realise that the Yacht Club experience was more important than the cabin.
I just got off the MSC Seaside the day you posted this. It was a great Transatlantic cruise! However, my bestie and I have decided that MSC also stands for Missing Simple Communication. The lack of basic, correct communication between different departments and between staff and guests is lacking. This was my third MSC cruise - fifth cruise ever. I really like MSC! But the communication issues can make it tough, especially when it comes to medical stuff like getting distilled water for a CPAP or labeling foods so people know what to avoid.
We absolutely agree! There is some wonky things about MSC and one can be the communication 😢 We spoke to the YC concierge about CPAP and it didn’t seem to be a problem at all. Sad to hear you had issues. Does the pizza make up for it?
We sailed in the YC on Seascape earlier this year. We stayed in a deluxe balcony suite because of my phobia. I'm claustrophobic (elevators are the worst) and I need to be able to access fresh air on my terms so inside rooms are a no go for me. My hubby gets to enjoy the larger room with a balcony because of me. I agree 100% that one would feel detached and totally disconnected from the YC experience in an interior shoebox. Oh and Chris.....yes you do need to start the Double Black Diamond Super Fun Time club. We need merch, tees, stickers, maybe some name tags too... 😂🤣😂
@@AllisonBowers-jp3mf hey guys! Yes there are those added things to consider when looking at what cabin to book. We have friends that can’t book interior rooms because there is no room on the side of the beds. Nothing worse than saving money but the being miserable. Chris is coming up with something fun for his new loyalty club 😂😂😂😂😂
I’m going on MSC and doing the yacht club December 2025. I’m doing the inside room and I have been thinking if I get a chance I just might bid up listening to you guys. I probably will now.
Can I ask, especially in Yacht Club, is the beef (prime rib and filet) any good? I have heard that it is good, and that it is most def. NOT... So, which is it???
So our experience (filet as I’m not a big fan of prime rib) is the best at sea! I have ordered it multiple times each cruise and it’s absolutely delicious. Of course people have different tastes but we think the food is top notch 😁😁
I have to agree. We cruised MSC Seashore YC and the prime rib as well as the filet was delicious, very tender and succulent. You may not be disappointed, if you are not too picky.
My first MSC cruise is Dec 1 Meraviglia interior YC .. this video made me frown a little. I’m viewing as a hotel room to pretty much sleep & shower. I think if you are ok with that going in you won’t be surprised. I couldn’t afford a balcony cabin, and read only do MSC if you have YC. Maybe balcony will be in the cards next time. I appreciate your honesty though, it gives me even more to be prepared going In .
@@thebatmanwhodoesntlaugh8182 Don't be disheartened. It is still an amazing experience in an interior room. The Meraviglia Yacht Club is outstanding and I think you'll be hooked.
@@thebatmanwhodoesntlaugh8182 hi there. We hope that we can give you good information to help you vacation better. Don’t frown, you will have an amazing time enjoying all that YC has to offer and you will be spoiled for sure! I think Mera is my favorite ship so we hope you love her too!!! Let us know how your trip goes 😊😊
Just got off Meraviglia and sailed in YC interior, it was significantly better than the interior YC room we sailed in last year. It had a much bigger shower and didn’t have the style that’s on the rest of the Sea-class and found in Gen Pop. Interior on Meraviglia is a big thumbs up, the rest of the fleet not so much. If you’re staying on 15th floor you’ll have Heither and Ernie as your Butler team and they were incredible.
They really should do YC interior suites double the size to include a sitting/living area. Basically, merge every 2 interiors into a single larger unit. I think they do it to hit a price point in YC, but still, a standard interior is not sufficient for the level of service they are going for. This would also lower the total amount of guests in the communal areas, making it truly feel even more exclusive! Would also solve the small bathroom issue as well.
Hi Chris and Beth! Interesting compare and contrast of The Yacht Club Interior room versus a Yacht Club Balcony Room. The bathroom situation is a turn off for me - if as a bigger person you can't fully be in the shower to experience the overhead rain showerhead. Is it a deal breaker? As you said no! Because you still get the amenities of Yacht Club, access to the Spa Rooms, a free restocked mini fridge, wifi for 2 devices, Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge, Yacht Club Pool and poolside buffet for breakfast and lunch. However, i have a question for you regarding Butler service. Will they get you food from the food kiosks on World America and bring it to your room or poolside? How about Gelato or soft serve ice cream, is that possible to be delivered? When you are in Yacht Club, do you buy a dining package? When we were on Seashore in November 2023, we didn't do that so curious what your experience has been with butler service and how far that extends? What experience did you book for the inaugural sailing April 12th? We will be Yacht Club Balcony again on deck 19 I believe. Maybe we will get to meet you!
@@michaellane8195 hey good morning!! So it’s a good question about the butlers. From our experience they are happy to get your requests. The thing we would suggest is to think about additional tips when they go out of their way for things like that. Ice cream is in the YC kitchens so that is available upon request in cabin or on deck. We are staying in an infinite ocean view Aurea cabin on WA April 12. This is a new room category for this ship that has huge floor to ceiling windows. We are so so so excited and for sure we will meet!! As it gets closer we will find a day and time so we can say hi. ❤️❤️
I think MSC started out with their YC Interior cabins the same as any other Interior cabin even on the EVO Class ships. However, supposedly the World Class Ships are to have a slightly bigger YC Interior Cabin that will allow for two chairs and a small table. It's still a bit of a tight space and overall the same design concept, also the same small bathroom, and shower. But at least you have a sitting area to eat the late night pizza. 🤣 We are gonna find out on the World America... 😁
I agree rules are rules but I think big picture rules should be changed bc a lot of people use weed in any form for pain management. Eating a gummy is way less addictive than narcotics or even alcohol.
I just booked MSC world America for our first MSC experience for the balcony in the yacht club. But it was tempting to do the interior to save $1800 just to experience MSC and the yacht club for the first time.
Chris, beth ann... big fan... freaking out a bit... are ling pants required for the yacht club restauant at dinner??? Trip starts sunday and already packed just shorts for the kiddos.. help! Thanks!!!
@@richardohara7025 hey there. Adults should were long pants or nice shorts for dinner. The one night they will require long pants will be gala night. I’m sure they are more flexible for kids and as long as they aren’t in swim wear they should be ok. Keep in mind that if you don’t want to do gala night, you can ask the concierge to get you a table at the Aura anytime dining where they will be even more flexible. Or just do the main buffet. It’s all about what you are comfortable in.
Relating to hurricanes and I feel a bit bad for asking but when were you supposed to go to Europe and is that still happening? (I SO MUCH want to see you bar crawl around World Europa ❤😂)
Hi Anne, yes we had plans to do World Europa this last summer but life kinda got in the way. Our dog had some major health issues and we spent our travel budget on her, very worth it. We are hoping to try again this next summer 😁😁
So that is a great question. One of the perks is getting an upgrade if available so I would certainly hope they would. If we have the option to ask we will
Yes. That a good way to put it. It just feels more “luxurious” in those Balcony cabins. A walk-in, marble shower just feels so much nicer on a cruise rather than squeezing into a plastic-walled, coffin-sized one in those interior cabins!🤪
Hey guys, we had the same experience when we did our first MSC YC interior “suite” cruise, we had the same impression that the service is a bit different, when we booked our balcony “suite” we had the full YC experience , the butler set up the food order on the table , set up the plates silverware etc, but what we still not like and its a big flaw is, the balcony furniture in the YC Balcony Suite, cmon MSC, to put the same standard Ikea balcony furniture in the Yacht Club Balcony Suite which every none yacht club balcony on the ship have ? I think the YC Balcony suites should have better and comfortable balcony furniture incl a bigger table bc the balcony are way bigger then the standard rooms, when we did the NCL The Heaven cruise, there have big comfortable outdoor recliner with a bigger table and a lounger , this is what I would expect from a 8k YC balcony suite, you don’t think so?? BTW, we booked the MSC World of America Yacht Club for May, btw, the amount of YC interior cabins are down to 7……
@@theamericandreamfoundinflo6836 so there is less interior suites… that’s good and bad. Good that they recognize they can’t provide the same service… bad it’s just going to cost us more 😢😢 Good point about the balcony furniture. It should be something that feels more upgraded and comfortable. You will have to let us know how the YC on WA is!! We are hoping it is amazing 🎉🎉
@@Taste-Try-Travel We had an amazing time. Walking to the Yacht Club restaurant in the back of the ship was "different", either in the wind or multiple elevators ,but not a show stopper. The restaurant was beautiful and as always, the food and service was excellent. Meraviglia Yacht Club has a much better layout in our opinion.
I'm condemnd to a life of poverty, never been on a cruaise ansd barring a miracle-it won't happen. It's a very exclusive club, given that , you would think you would never find addicts on board. You would thin the ships are full of rich doctors making $500K yr.
We hope you get a chance… the ship is filled with all types of people and you don’t need to be rich at all. MSC has some great prices and you don’t have to spend a lot of money either!!
@@anitabrianebert7813 so our podcasts are usually 40-50 minutes long and several subjects are talked about but all revolve around different experiences or aspects of MSC. Sorry you did not enjoy our banter.
Yes, the so called "Interior YC suites' are a huge fail. And, it isn't like they tried to create the YC from an already existing space. Why the heck did they not double the size of these Interiors, with a sitting area and a decent bath????? Def. an MSC 'fail'. But, ANYONE who is looking at booking these is at their own peril, because all of the info and videos are out there. And, the salsa and pizza, where it is supposed to be best pizza at sea, and you can't even get semi-Italian sausage... Sorry, but I don't know who anybody who has not had Princess Pizza, especially at Alfredo's, can begin to mention MSC in the same breath.
YC interiors can be excellent like on Meraviglia class, or identical to what’s found in Gen Pop like on Seaside Class, it’s really ship dependent. I wouldn’t hesitate to sail YC on Mera but would avoid it on Seaside.
I will say we loved Princess pizza also. Princess and MSC are the best. Unfortunately we have run into some inconsistency with the crew making the pizza lately 😢
I am only considering interior because we would just use that size room for sleep, toilet, shower, sex. So we could really save some cash by getting that. But the balcony would be awesome fr because of breakfast out there and just more space period. But i don’t want to stay in the room too long and not use the amenities of the YC. Lol decisions, decisions!
Yep every family will have their own wishes, it works for some and doesn’t for others.
It’s all about just getting into YC for us and then extra special if we get the balcony.
Have a wonderful time, whichever you choose!!!
In Illinois there are dispensaries that sell for medical and recreational use. I use a small bit here and when the brain chatter is too much to help me sleep. But, for when I cruise, I just know that I might be awake for a few days straight. Oh well.
@@bobbysmith4370 there are absolutely people who need it like yourself, just too many abuse it
@@Taste-Try-Travel total word on that. I don’t touch whiskey, because it not good for me at all. But, a glass of wine, or a vodka 7, I am ok.
Thanks for this info! We were booked in Seaside Yacht Club interior for next September and decided to upgrade. Can’t wait to see videos from your YC experience!
@@LWhitNinja hi there!!! We hope you love it!!!
The Yacht Club Interior suite is not large - but it is livable, especially for cruisers who, by choice, spend very little time in their cabin. For us, we sleep, dress, and shower in our cabin, and the rest of the time, we are enjoying the perks of the Yacht Club.
While we do not have an extensive cruising history, we have done several MSC Yacht Club and NCL Haven cruises over the past year, and we have never had the need (or desire), to eat in our cabin or entertain others in our cabin - so the smaller space doesn't bother us.
One big benefit of booking the Yacht Club Interior cabin over a Yacht Club Balcony cabin is that the money we save gives us more money for another cruise!
Yes we agree and feel like it is more fun spending the money on experiences!! Happy that you love YC
The fatal flaw of Yacht Club for me is it makes you want it for every cruise.
Lot of people looking for ways to sneak on booze, more then drugs I hope.
You are 100% NOT click at or rumor mongers, you give it to us straight and it is much appreciated.
😂😅😊 I'm dying here! Chris' butt halfway out the shower as he enjoys the rainfall shower head in a phone booth shower
@@Dave17101 absolutely YC is addictive ❤️❤️
I’m thankful for the YC interior because I can’t afford a balcony
@@shawnfarley3467 absolutely agree!!!!
Wayan is an amazing butler. I’m glad you got to meet him. He was my first butler on Meraviglia in 2020. We kept in touch, and saw each other again this past May on Seascape. He wasn’t my butler then, but he was always around and we got to catch up.
Isn’t it great to be able to see someone you meet on a previous cruise??? They tend to travel around in YC often. And Wayan was wonderful!!!
5 minutes in and Chris has me cracking up so bad I couldn't help but leave a comment about it 😂
@@ian_anderson5 he is pretty great 😂😂
Glad your Back. Glad you all are safe.
Thank you Robert!
Going on our first MSC cruise in yacht club interior in Feb. After watching this podcast I truly hope we can get a chance to bid for an upgrade. Thanks for the real 411 on this.
Whichever cabin… we hope you have an amazing time!!!!
Welcome back! We were on Meraviglia when you put this out. Our first YC was in June interior suite. We loved it and booked for our anniversary for November. I must say I was much more spoiled the first time. We felt the smaller details were missing this time. Not sure if it's because YC is so much more popular or the turn around in personnel, most of the June crew are off and going to the World America. I will say as far as the cabin experience this trip we were disappointed.
We are so sorry to hear that. You hope that every time you book YC you have a great time! Maybe there is just a transition period where the really good crew are headed to WA and the new ones need to be trained up. That is what we are hoping ❤️❤️
If you need two YC cabins, I think it is beneficial to get a YC interior. Booking one yc interior and one yc balcony across from each other could be great for a family. That's when I can see the benefits.
@@valerie0187 absolutely that is a great idea.
Our fatal flaw for YC is how bidding is handled, example: on sailing we disembarked today our minimum bid to go from a YC Interior to a YC balcony was $990/pp bringing total cost to $6000 which was over $500 more than we would pay from booking outright. Met multiple people who upgraded from Bella interior to YC balcony with minimal bid of $700/pp total cost to them was about $1800. I’d like to see a better bid system be implemented though I know that’s much easier said than done.
@@MC-ys4yf yes I can understand what you are saying. Sometimes it just doesn’t make sense 😢
Totally agree, especially for repeat cruisers. Heard this on our past cruise and I was a little peeved that they were first time cruisers and had a balcony suite for half the price we paid for interior.
@@jackiewilkey agreed but I don’t know how their system works, all I know is it’s handled by a third party and MSC is hands off once the bidding process starts. Just doesn’t make sense bid offers are sent out and the more you paid the higher the starting bid is. Would make sense to me to offer free upgrades to those who paid full rate for an interior and then upgrade those who bid on interiors as opposed to offering those who bid on an interior a balcony but I’m sure there’s some algorithm that determine that’s the best way to handle the process. Good news is that YC is so fantastic more and more sailings are going out full and less bids are getting accepted. Though I was a little miffed last week when I asked to pay to upgrade to a balcony once onboard since 17 rooms were available, and concierge offered me the low low price of $2200, only to be told by a bidder they paid $2100 all in for a balcony via bid.
Was on MSC Seascape Yacht Club Balcony back in November. It was epic and I don't want to travel any other way. However, and this was a little confusing, we didn't have any USB or electrical sockets near our bed. Everything was on the opposite wall so we had to have cords strung across our room. That was kind of annoying. That being said, I still give my experience a 15 out of 10.
You know it is so weird they don’t have more outlets. Maybe they are trying to force us to disconnect more 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Love the Reddit “how do I get drugs onboard” rant!
Regardless if legal in your home state. You’re going through US Customs so it’s a federal offense if you get caught. Not to mention some Caribbean destinations while seeming to be laid back are super strict against us tourists with drugs. Let alone the cruise companies being against it. And yes this ^^^^ includes edibles.
Why risk a (federal) felony which could potentially cause you to lose your job, & barred from entry to foreign countries!!!
Agree!!! Never worth it
Interesting vid, and really informative for those looking at interior YC. I did my first YC at the end of October in a Deluxe Balcony and it was incredible. So incredible that I booked the same itinerary and even the exact same stateroom (16001). For me, the YC experience was more about the amenities outside the cabin (and the included perks), but yeah, I'd be disappointed if I'd booked that stateroom! (Then again, I'd find it hard to book anything lower than a balcony, whether YC or not. Papa needs his balcony!)
Hey there!! It seems like you know what you like and that is what we hope to help people find. And to a fellow YC cruiser… hopefully we meet you on board one day 😊😊😊
Do you think that Wrold American MSc inter room would be bigger?
@@mariaandujar9438 😢 I doubt it… pretty standard across the industry
I appreciate your show. So far I have only sailed Royal, but I’m trying to find right cruise on MSC. Hope todo World America. Trying to do inaugural
Hey there!! We hope you get a chance to try MSC. If you are on the inaugural let us know and we will say hi!!
It should be a totally zero tolerance drug policy for every cruise company, that also includes a lifetime ban
Agree!!
We're going on our second MSC cruise, Yah willing, in January. I booked a balcony room, and I have a bid for the interior YC. I'm hoping the bid is accepted. Our first cruise our bid was accepted for interior room, but we were upgraded to a balcony suite to our surprise. The experience was very opulent!
Thank you for the feedback.
Getting a double upgrade is the best feeling!!! Crossing our fingers for you ❤️❤️
Iv'e just recently booked our first time MSC cruise on the World Europa in Aurea suite 10285 aft through my travel agent.. I assumed this cabin is part of the Yacht Club, but having looked at information online I'm beginning to have my doubts. I can't find out definitely if cabin 10285 is indeed part of the Yacht Club. Your assistance would help greatly. Thanks in advance.
@@bonnytiler2119 hi there!!! Thanks for reaching out. Looking on the deck plan it looks like an amazing suite but it is not YC. Aurea is a different experience and has no access to the YC areas and amenities.
Aurea will have access to spa thermal area, a separate any time dining room, priority boarding and access to a private sun deck. In itself it is a great experience and will feel more elevated than the general population.
To book Yacht Club, the confirmation you get from your travel agent will say Yacht Club all over it so there is no guessing.
Let us know if you have any further questions as we are happy to help. 😊😊😊
@@Taste-Try-Travel Thank you for your quick and informative response. I will obviously will be in contact with my agent asap, and i will keep you posted.
@@Taste-Try-Travel As promised I'm letting you know that the issues has been resolved, and we will be cruising in the deluxe Yacht Club suite on deck 16. The mix up made us realise that the Yacht Club experience was more important than the cabin.
@@bonnytiler2119 I’m so happy for you. We would have done the same. We hope you LOVE YC 🎉🎉🎉
I just got off the MSC Seaside the day you posted this. It was a great Transatlantic cruise!
However, my bestie and I have decided that MSC also stands for Missing Simple Communication. The lack of basic, correct communication between different departments and between staff and guests is lacking.
This was my third MSC cruise - fifth cruise ever. I really like MSC! But the communication issues can make it tough, especially when it comes to medical stuff like getting distilled water for a CPAP or labeling foods so people know what to avoid.
We absolutely agree! There is some wonky things about MSC and one can be the communication 😢
We spoke to the YC concierge about CPAP and it didn’t seem to be a problem at all. Sad to hear you had issues.
Does the pizza make up for it?
We sailed in the YC on Seascape earlier this year. We stayed in a deluxe balcony suite because of my phobia. I'm claustrophobic (elevators are the worst) and I need to be able to access fresh air on my terms so inside rooms are a no go for me. My hubby gets to enjoy the larger room with a balcony because of me.
I agree 100% that one would feel detached and totally disconnected from the YC experience in an interior shoebox.
Oh and Chris.....yes you do need to start the Double Black Diamond Super Fun Time club.
We need merch, tees, stickers, maybe some name tags too... 😂🤣😂
@@AllisonBowers-jp3mf hey guys! Yes there are those added things to consider when looking at what cabin to book. We have friends that can’t book interior rooms because there is no room on the side of the beds. Nothing worse than saving money but the being miserable.
Chris is coming up with something fun for his new loyalty club 😂😂😂😂😂
I’m going on MSC and doing the yacht club December 2025. I’m doing the inside room and I have been thinking if I get a chance I just might bid up listening to you guys. I probably will now.
Crossing our fingers you get the upgrade but if not, we are still sure you will enjoy
Y/Cstill the best value on the seas!
Absolutely… nothing compares
Can I ask, especially in Yacht Club, is the beef (prime rib and filet) any good?
I have heard that it is good, and that it is most def. NOT... So, which is it???
So our experience (filet as I’m not a big fan of prime rib) is the best at sea! I have ordered it multiple times each cruise and it’s absolutely delicious. Of course people have different tastes but we think the food is top notch 😁😁
I have to agree. We cruised MSC Seashore YC and the prime rib as well as the filet was delicious, very tender and succulent. You may not be disappointed, if you are not too picky.
Thank you! As long as it is decent, DH will be happy!
Alicia, the Seashore is the ship we are considering. But, months away!
My first MSC cruise is Dec 1 Meraviglia interior YC .. this video made me frown a little. I’m viewing as a hotel room to pretty much sleep & shower. I think if you are ok with that going in you won’t be surprised. I couldn’t afford a balcony cabin, and read only do MSC if you have YC. Maybe balcony will be in the cards next time. I appreciate your honesty though, it gives me even more to be prepared going In .
@@thebatmanwhodoesntlaugh8182 Don't be disheartened. It is still an amazing experience in an interior room. The Meraviglia Yacht Club is outstanding and I think you'll be hooked.
@@thebatmanwhodoesntlaugh8182 hi there. We hope that we can give you good information to help you vacation better. Don’t frown, you will have an amazing time enjoying all that YC has to offer and you will be spoiled for sure! I think Mera is my favorite ship so we hope you love her too!!! Let us know how your trip goes 😊😊
Just got off Meraviglia and sailed in YC interior, it was significantly better than the interior YC room we sailed in last year. It had a much bigger shower and didn’t have the style that’s on the rest of the Sea-class and found in Gen Pop. Interior on Meraviglia is a big thumbs up, the rest of the fleet not so much. If you’re staying on 15th floor you’ll have Heither and Ernie as your Butler team and they were incredible.
@@MC-ys4yf thank you so much! And yes, I’ll be on deck 15. I’m even more excited now😊
They really should do YC interior suites double the size to include a sitting/living area. Basically, merge every 2 interiors into a single larger unit. I think they do it to hit a price point in YC, but still, a standard interior is not sufficient for the level of service they are going for. This would also lower the total amount of guests in the communal areas, making it truly feel even more exclusive! Would also solve the small bathroom issue as well.
@@Jon_T19 wouldn’t that be nice to have that extra space… it would definitely feel a lot more comfortable and luxurious
Hi Chris and Beth! Interesting compare and contrast of The Yacht Club Interior room versus a Yacht Club Balcony Room. The bathroom situation is a turn off for me - if as a bigger person you can't fully be in the shower to experience the overhead rain showerhead. Is it a deal breaker? As you said no! Because you still get the amenities of Yacht Club, access to the Spa Rooms, a free restocked mini fridge, wifi for 2 devices, Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge, Yacht Club Pool and poolside buffet for breakfast and lunch. However, i have a question for you regarding Butler service. Will they get you food from the food kiosks on World America and bring it to your room or poolside? How about Gelato or soft serve ice cream, is that possible to be delivered? When you are in Yacht Club, do you buy a dining package? When we were on Seashore in November 2023, we didn't do that so curious what your experience has been with butler service and how far that extends? What experience did you book for the inaugural sailing April 12th? We will be Yacht Club Balcony again on deck 19 I believe. Maybe we will get to meet you!
@@michaellane8195 hey good morning!! So it’s a good question about the butlers. From our experience they are happy to get your requests. The thing we would suggest is to think about additional tips when they go out of their way for things like that. Ice cream is in the YC kitchens so that is available upon request in cabin or on deck.
We are staying in an infinite ocean view Aurea cabin on WA April 12. This is a new room category for this ship that has huge floor to ceiling windows. We are so so so excited and for sure we will meet!! As it gets closer we will find a day and time so we can say hi. ❤️❤️
I think MSC started out with their YC Interior cabins the same as any other Interior cabin even on the EVO Class ships. However, supposedly the World Class Ships are to have a slightly bigger YC Interior Cabin that will allow for two chairs and a small table. It's still a bit of a tight space and overall the same design concept, also the same small bathroom, and shower. But at least you have a sitting area to eat the late night pizza. 🤣
We are gonna find out on the World America... 😁
@@Pirtosi for sure… let us know. If there was a place to eat, it would feel better!!
I agree rules are rules but I think big picture rules should be changed bc a lot of people use weed in any form for pain management. Eating a gummy is way less addictive than narcotics or even alcohol.
I think above all they have to follow international law and as much as people use, I’m not sure that the law will be changing
I just booked MSC world America for our first MSC experience for the balcony in the yacht club. But it was tempting to do the interior to save $1800 just to experience MSC and the yacht club for the first time.
We hope we gave you some context when choosing which cabin to book. Interior saves money but is it the experience you want???
Chris, beth ann... big fan... freaking out a bit... are ling pants required for the yacht club restauant at dinner??? Trip starts sunday and already packed just shorts for the kiddos.. help! Thanks!!!
@@richardohara7025 hey there. Adults should were long pants or nice shorts for dinner. The one night they will require long pants will be gala night. I’m sure they are more flexible for kids and as long as they aren’t in swim wear they should be ok. Keep in mind that if you don’t want to do gala night, you can ask the concierge to get you a table at the Aura anytime dining where they will be even more flexible. Or just do the main buffet. It’s all about what you are comfortable in.
Thanks so much!!! You guys are celebrities in our house! So cool that you take time to answer questions... thanks again!
Relating to hurricanes and I feel a bit bad for asking but when were you supposed to go to Europe and is that still happening? (I SO MUCH want to see you bar crawl around World Europa ❤😂)
Hi Anne, yes we had plans to do World Europa this last summer but life kinda got in the way. Our dog had some major health issues and we spent our travel budget on her, very worth it. We are hoping to try again this next summer 😁😁
@ fur babies always takes precedence ❤️
What if you won an upgrade bid to YC for an interior cabin and you’re diamond level, could they upgrade you to the YC balcony suite for free?
So that is a great question. One of the perks is getting an upgrade if available so I would certainly hope they would. If we have the option to ask we will
@@Taste-Try-Travel well I am in the very scenario now and cruise in December so I will have to let you know how it goes!
@ please!
Are you saying the Interior cabin experience wasn't as"Yacht Clubby" compared to the exterior cabins?
Yes. That a good way to put it. It just feels more “luxurious” in those Balcony cabins.
A walk-in, marble shower just feels so much nicer on a cruise rather than squeezing into a plastic-walled, coffin-sized one in those interior cabins!🤪
Just booked taught club for next fall. Yikes on the pineapples and drugs😳
Yay we hope you have a great time!
Hey guys, we had the same experience when we did our first MSC YC interior “suite” cruise, we had the same impression that the service is a bit different, when we booked our balcony “suite” we had the full YC experience , the butler set up the food order on the table , set up the plates silverware etc, but what we still not like and its a big flaw is, the balcony furniture in the YC Balcony Suite, cmon MSC, to put the same standard Ikea balcony furniture in the Yacht Club Balcony Suite which every none yacht club balcony on the ship have ? I think the YC Balcony suites should have better and comfortable balcony furniture incl a bigger table bc the balcony are way bigger then the standard rooms, when we did the NCL The Heaven cruise, there have big comfortable outdoor recliner with a bigger table and a lounger , this is what I would expect from a 8k YC balcony suite, you don’t think so?? BTW, we booked the MSC World of America Yacht Club for May, btw, the amount of YC interior cabins are down to 7……
@@theamericandreamfoundinflo6836 so there is less interior suites… that’s good and bad. Good that they recognize they can’t provide the same service… bad it’s just going to cost us more 😢😢
Good point about the balcony furniture. It should be something that feels more upgraded and comfortable.
You will have to let us know how the YC on WA is!! We are hoping it is amazing 🎉🎉
A drug carry on the ship tutorial?!
People good lawd...stop that junk!😮
@@lauriharding6286 🤯🤯🤯
@Taste-Try-Travel not you guys 😆
You both are wonderful but folks wanting help in how to get their drugs onboard?! WTH?!
I can't go a day without coffee and it would be hard to go a week without booze.
Coffee to start and a pina colada to end 😂😂
It could just be the butler isn’t as good. 🤷♂️
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I’ll be there!
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Just a few weeks away from comparing Divina Yacht Club to Meraviglia's 🙂
Yay!!! Let us know, we have heard wonderful things about Divina
@@Taste-Try-Travel We had an amazing time. Walking to the Yacht Club restaurant in the back of the ship was "different", either in the wind or multiple elevators ,but not a show stopper. The restaurant was beautiful and as always, the food and service was excellent. Meraviglia Yacht Club has a much better layout in our opinion.
I'm condemnd to a life of poverty, never been on a cruaise ansd barring a miracle-it won't happen. It's a very exclusive club, given that , you would think you would never find addicts on board. You would thin the ships are full of rich doctors making $500K yr.
We hope you get a chance… the ship is filled with all types of people and you don’t need to be rich at all. MSC has some great prices and you don’t have to spend a lot of money either!!
How much longer before you talk about MSC Fatal Flaw ???
Who cares about the drug info!!!
@@anitabrianebert7813 so our podcasts are usually 40-50 minutes long and several subjects are talked about but all revolve around different experiences or aspects of MSC. Sorry you did not enjoy our banter.
Yes, the so called "Interior YC suites' are a huge fail. And, it isn't like they tried to create the YC from an already existing space.
Why the heck did they not double the size of these Interiors, with a sitting area and a decent bath?????
Def. an MSC 'fail'.
But, ANYONE who is looking at booking these is at their own peril, because all of the info and videos are out there.
And, the salsa and pizza, where it is supposed to be best pizza at sea, and you can't even get semi-Italian sausage...
Sorry, but I don't know who anybody who has not had Princess Pizza, especially at Alfredo's, can begin to mention MSC in the same breath.
YC interiors can be excellent like on Meraviglia class, or identical to what’s found in Gen Pop like on Seaside Class, it’s really ship dependent. I wouldn’t hesitate to sail YC on Mera but would avoid it on Seaside.
I will say we loved Princess pizza also. Princess and MSC are the best. Unfortunately we have run into some inconsistency with the crew making the pizza lately 😢
ya laugh about the 'salsa'- MSC 's version of sausage on the pizza is either breakfast link or hot dog 'coins' Total fail
@@amandajohnson4348 things lost in translation 😂😂😂😂