Is MSC Yacht Club Worth it? 25 Things You NEED to Know Before Your Cruise

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @LifeWellCruised
    @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +11

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    • @wentibbetts7833
      @wentibbetts7833 2 месяца назад

      Watching you and Frank sail away on Celebration on live feed Miami cruise port right now!
      ENJOY!! 💙🛳

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      @@wentibbetts7833 so cool! We just got our wifi set up - will post soon. Pretty nice ship!

    • @jspi98
      @jspi98 Месяц назад

      I've tried using your link a few times and it takes me to yacht club page but when I try to choose a cruise date the link doesn't work. Would you please check on this? Thank you! Great video!

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  Месяц назад

      @@jspi98 if you’re within the date window, it should work. I suggest using a different browser (this worked for someone else)

  • @RicardoLopez-mc5op
    @RicardoLopez-mc5op 2 месяца назад +15

    You did a fantastic job at explaining everything! I went on the MSC Seaside and really enjoyed it ! Thanks

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +3

      Glad you found the video helpful and well explained. Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @fredfolson5355
    @fredfolson5355 2 месяца назад +5

    This is an excellent detailed review of the Yacht Club Ilana! My family and I have been cruising in the MSC Yacht Club exclusively since 2016. It is the perfect way to enjoy a luxury cruising experience.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      Great to hear that you’re experience in Yacht Club has been so good :)

  • @wadepeterson1730
    @wadepeterson1730 5 дней назад

    This is the best review of the MSC Yacht Club I have seen. Thank you!

  • @grannyoffive1313
    @grannyoffive1313 29 дней назад +1

    We have completed three Yacht Club Cruises on MSC… And I must say you gave the most explicit and wonderful review that I have ever watched… Great job thank you… We will be heading to the Yacht Club on MSC seashore the end of January… Can't wait🚢

  • @juliebraden1109
    @juliebraden1109 3 дня назад

    Great job!! Love your dresses too, would love to know where you bought them, the blue ones were lovely!

  • @MeMe-mi1xc
    @MeMe-mi1xc Месяц назад +2

    I’ve watched many other videos of msc yacht club but yours is so detailed and informative thank you

  • @glennpilgrim215
    @glennpilgrim215 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for this post. After watching we booked our first yacht club cruise on the Grandiosa

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  Месяц назад

      Very exciting!! Hope you have an amazing cruise!

  • @kerrisauer8249
    @kerrisauer8249 7 дней назад

    You did do a great job preparing me. The cons of my ship, it left out of Miami and was an older ship. Wrist bands were not an option. The main dining room was at the back of the ship not the front like the newer ships. Last our butler was always missing in action, could never find him, luckily my cousins room was next mine and we had different butlers. Her butler was amazing and picked us all up and took amazing care of my dad and his girlfriend. I feel it was worth the money because it has a boutique feel and I never had to worry about my dad getting lost.

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 2 месяца назад +2

    That looks amazing, Ilana you show cased the Yacht Club beautifully, MSC should have you do there marketing and advertising. Great video x

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      Haha! Glad you enjoyed the video. We worked with MSC to create this video, so I appreciate that :)

  • @Susannatad87
    @Susannatad87 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi Ilana.
    This is a great explanation of the ship and accommodations (also the 2nd video is very good as well). I’ve only cruised once a few years ago, and don’t have plans yet to cruise (I hope sometime soon though). But I enjoy watching your channel. I also like the way you speak so clearly, positively and explain everything thoroughly. Videos like yours answer questions that many travelers/cruisers have and inspire us to look forward to future travels.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much! It really means a lot to hear that! 😊

  • @clivemcquire7686
    @clivemcquire7686 2 месяца назад +1

    I will look to book this as a special treat. Thanks for the info 👍🏻

  • @4daloveofcruising
    @4daloveofcruising 2 месяца назад

    Been waiting for you and the hubby to make this vid. Family member tokd us about the yacht club. Got a few other cruises booked and then ill be LOOKING HARD at this. Nice to splurge once and a while

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      It is definitely something special! I think there’s something to feeling like you had a true vacation. Just an FYI, I pinned a 10% discount code in case you can use it

  • @Juancarlo4342
    @Juancarlo4342 2 месяца назад

    Great job. Especially with your dresses. Msc yatch club is the best way to go. Will be there very soon.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      I agree! It really is a great way to travel, and I hope you have a great trip!

  • @jefflimp561
    @jefflimp561 Месяц назад +1

    Great video. Can’t wait for our Yacht Club experience next year. One question: How does one go about booking the YC excursions? Thx.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 месяца назад

    OMG! Having ur own butler that is so cool! Love that 🦃🦃🧡🧡🧡🦃🦃🧡💛💛🖤🍃🍃🤎💛🧡🧡🤎🍃🍃🛳️🛳️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤎🤎🧡🛳️🛳️💛💛🦃🍃🍃💛💛💛🖤

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      lol so not regular life! But I admit nice to feel like you’re truly on vacation

  • @dbenadon
    @dbenadon 2 месяца назад +4

    Another great video. My question would be how does this compare to The Haven on Norwegian? It would be great to see a comparison.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +3

      I’ve heard amazing things about Haven, but haven’t tried it so I can’t really share a personal experience. One thing I noticed is that the drink package isn’t typically included in Haven. This & other inclusions made the experience feel more all inclusive

    • @AmyJo829
      @AmyJo829 2 месяца назад

      Yacht club is much better than the Haven. Many more perks! And much less expensive!

  • @moelladevil
    @moelladevil 2 месяца назад +1

    Holy cow! That looks awesome 🤩

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      @@moelladevil truly a great cruise experience

  • @dawnparker4476
    @dawnparker4476 2 месяца назад +1

    I stayed in the Yacht Club on the Seaview in 2019 Med cruise. The amenities and balcony suite were lovely however, the food was average to good which was disappointing considering that my husband and I aren't foodies. We enjoyed the food and overall experience on Oceania. Even the food on Celebrity's main dining room was better too. Things may have changed since I sailed but for the same price point, I personally would prefer a mid luxury cruise line or trying MSC Explora ships which apparently are fantastic.
    Thank you for your video and review.

  • @user-jm8ry2ye5i
    @user-jm8ry2ye5i Месяц назад

    Really does look nice to think others have access to your room

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  Месяц назад

      No one has access to your stateroom other than you & the crew that are supposed to

  • @jackiewilkey
    @jackiewilkey Месяц назад

    Have cruised on the Meraviglia YC, would love to try this ship. The pool is much nicer. We love YC.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  Месяц назад

      The pool area was beautiful! I have heard the Meraviglia is a gorgeous ship overall

  • @debratrani8583
    @debratrani8583 2 месяца назад

    Great tour

  • @michaelvoisey8458
    @michaelvoisey8458 2 месяца назад +8

    Perhaps when my Lottery big win happens I might book

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      lol we can always hope for lottery wins

    • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
      @SherryAnnOfTheWest 2 месяца назад +8

      It's not as expensive as other lines' "ship within a ship" areas and you get so much .... if you book a Fantastica or Aurea cabin and add benefits like wifi, drinks package, etc., you can spend just about as much as you would have getting a YC cabin. The inside cabins are the best secret!

    • @jackiewilkey
      @jackiewilkey Месяц назад +1

      We did an interior suite on the Meraviglia out of Brooklyn and cost less than Oceanview on another cruise line out of NYC. Considering all that is included makes it not too far out of reach. We cruises once in June, 2024, loved it so much we did it again November 10th. It is as wonderful as Illana shows.

  • @w.a.stewart3191
    @w.a.stewart3191 2 месяца назад +3

    17th November 2024, we are on the Seascape right now. My husband and I were wondering about the club.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      @@w.a.stewart3191 so fun!! I hope you enjoy your cruise!!

  • @stevenschwartz-vf2lg
    @stevenschwartz-vf2lg 2 месяца назад +2

    Very interesting. I usually go Viking because of the included ammenities (with the included drink package with the grade of room I chose). This seems like an alternative in ammenities and comfort. I don’t know about the price. I’ll have to look into it. Thank you.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +3

      Yes. Lots included. There is a 10% off code I linked in the pinned comment if you’re checking pricing 😊

  • @RangeOfSubjects
    @RangeOfSubjects 2 месяца назад

    First cruise recommendations. I’m going to think of my first cruise as a practice cruise so I do think something shorter might be practical and something with lower risk and less complexity. Please do a video on ideas or what is important for planning the first cruise one purchases. Another topic if you have information is West coast departures. They seem to be mainly Mexico and Alaska for obvious reasons. I probably will take my first cruise from the West Coast.

  • @kathleenm6949
    @kathleenm6949 2 месяца назад

    Great video. I love all the helpful tips.
    Question-do you think travel Tuesday is a good time to book a cruise or is there another day for best deals?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      @@kathleenm6949 that’s such a tough one. You might get some extras for the day. However sometimes I’ve seen prices I’ve been tracking rise. I’d probably book when you’re ready as long as it’s before final payment- and try refaring if it goes down

    • @kathleenm6949
      @kathleenm6949 2 месяца назад

      @ thank you

  • @francescabaca1722
    @francescabaca1722 2 месяца назад +6

    Mi experiencia en Yach Club en MSC. Wordl Amèrica, fue un sueño. Lo repetiremos, si Dios quiere, el próximo enero del 2026. Si sé puede, una vez en la vida....sentir ese lujo, no tiene precio, Bueno sî tiene precio, pero si encuentras una oferta, lánzate.😊😊

  • @eminiarvii
    @eminiarvii 2 месяца назад

    Wow Ilana, very thorough video. I am a Princess gal but i like seeing what else is out there! I enjoyed it. But guess what i honed into….Toblerone😂 I always buy one of those big bars on my cruises. Thx🙂🚢

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      It's funny how those little details stand out! 😂

    • @eminiarvii
      @eminiarvii 2 месяца назад

      @ yep

  • @thesmartmoneyguy8486
    @thesmartmoneyguy8486 2 месяца назад +3

    Went on our first MSC cruise 3 weeks ago. Not yacht club. Give it 7 out of 10

  • @thebrentrobinsonshow2882
    @thebrentrobinsonshow2882 2 месяца назад

    That ship looks amazing.

  • @deaconsfan
    @deaconsfan Месяц назад

    Hi
    Really enjoyed your video. I’m thinking about the yacht club for our anniversary in February. I’m not a big fan of dressing up when on vacation , was curious would I feel out of place in the yacht club ?? Thanks

  • @PaulOnTheGo
    @PaulOnTheGo 2 месяца назад

    I would love for you to do a comparison video of the NCL Haven to the MSC yacht club. We always cruise 🚢 with and NCL and stay in the Haven but now looking at MSC yacht club.

  • @JessicaS-g3y
    @JessicaS-g3y 2 месяца назад +1

    Do you have a link to your 1-shoulder black dress? It’s gorgeous!

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      Thank you!! Here you go, it’s in this post : lifewellcruised.com/cruise-dresses-amazon-resort-wear/

  • @frankb.8376
    @frankb.8376 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video review. Do you remember the name of the resort in Puerto Plata? Seemed beautiful and very private. Thank you

  • @cynthiamyers5740
    @cynthiamyers5740 2 месяца назад +4

    Wondering about daily gratuities- are they included in the fare or do you get charged each day ? Going in Jan. and like to know ahead of time if I will be charged at the end so I can prepare for it, also what is cost if not included.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      I’ll find out

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад +2

      @@LifeWellCruised I believe the gratuities are included in the quoted price, but it would be great for Illana to confirm.
      Also, Illana, since you’re collaborating with MSC, it would be good to know if extra tipping is a good idea or not.
      I’ve read that MSC itself prefers that guests do not since there are many people who create the experience not just the bartender or Butler you interact with.
      However, other people have said that since it’s such a common practice in America, it’s now becoming expected on the MSC lines in the States.
      Makes it difficult to determine if we should tip when the Butler or Concierge does something extra. (although what is extra if extras part of the yacht club experience?!). For instance, they deliver pizza to the pool, or get you some other food item or drink that’s not in the yacht club proper… Do you tip for that extra effort? I would prefer not to based on the price on paying for the yacht club experience, but I think personally I would also feel uncomfortable not tipping.
      Any “tips” Illana of are appreciated!

    • @jackiewilkey
      @jackiewilkey Месяц назад

      ​@@michelehaase5197 If I may give you my personal experience. We are from the US and we chose to have the tips (also known as Hotel Service Charge) of $20 pp/pd paid up front. We were not made to feel we needed to tip. We celebrated our anniversary and the butler and some of the servers at dinner went so above and beyond we wanted to. We wrote a thank you card and included a tip at the end of our trip. It is a personal decision. On many FB pages it is highly debated.

  • @amandahollingsworth8312
    @amandahollingsworth8312 2 месяца назад +2

    Are there tons of kids all over the yacht club spaces? And are there adult only spaces on msc?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      @@amandahollingsworth8312 families are welcome, but there are only max about 300 people so never lots of kids

  • @betsy6046
    @betsy6046 2 месяца назад +3

    I am NOT fond of large ships but this might make it work. Private restaurant especially
    Are those special excursions for fee or included?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      I agree, it makes a huge difference, which gives it a small ship feel I guess. All included & no reservations needed

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 2 месяца назад

      @@LifeWellCruisedThat it is truly all-inclusive enhances the value proposition. Low price does not always equate to value.

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад

      @@LifeWellCruised I think Betsy was asking if the excursions were for a fee or included… I don’t think they’re included and aren’t extra cost, correct?

    • @jackiewilkey
      @jackiewilkey Месяц назад

      @@michelehaase5197 You are correct. Excursions are not included. We did book before the cruise on the MSC website, let our concierge know and they handled the details.

  • @ChiTsang
    @ChiTsang 17 дней назад +1

    Just go on regents 7 seas

  • @francesgill8621
    @francesgill8621 2 месяца назад

    Do they have solo meetups at the Yacht Club? I really enjoyed the inclusive solo meetups they offered on Oceania

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      I don’t know I’m sorry to say. That said, it was a friendly & relaxed environment where you’d probably meet others

  • @NicholasPyers
    @NicholasPyers 2 месяца назад

    Is there a similar "ship within a ship" option on Princess (and other cruise lines)?
    Would love to see videos on those :)

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      Princess has Sanctuary class on Sun Princess

    • @NicholasPyers
      @NicholasPyers 2 месяца назад

      @@LifeWellCruised Thanks for that. That's replaced the old "Club Class"???? I'd love to see a video focussing on it :)

  • @theresahenderson3534
    @theresahenderson3534 2 месяца назад

    Is a stocked refrigerator included too? Is there a laudry room onboard?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      @@theresahenderson3534 yes stocked mini bar included plus a bottle of your choice

  • @LisaBeeman-u5u
    @LisaBeeman-u5u 2 месяца назад +2

    How do you go back to regular cruising after such a 5 star experience?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +3

      lol, I like to look at every cruise as its own experience, but being spoiled with amazing experiences makes it an adjustment 😂

    • @farab4391
      @farab4391 2 месяца назад +2

      A cruise was supposed to be a once in a lifetime experience for us, so we booked The Retreat on Celebrity. We obviously got bit by the cruising bug when on that cruise, so had to cruise again, but yes, I can't see myself doing 'normal' cruising after that experience. Our next cruise is in the Yacht Club on the MSC World Europa next summer in the Med.

  • @anthonyrogers5000
    @anthonyrogers5000 Месяц назад

    How do tipping work for staff

  • @princesssweetpea9205
    @princesssweetpea9205 2 месяца назад

    Hello again! I wonder if you could give some good feedback on the beef, prime rib and filet, that you had in YC?
    Hopefully it is better than other options onboard. But, I hear very mixed reviews from good, to, well, not so good.
    Thanks!!!

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      We found the filet mignon very good in YC. I think cuts of beef are subjective depending on what people are used to, but we thought it was very very similar to their steakhouse. I think the prime rib was very good but not necessarily the best I ever had. Hope that helps

  • @iriswagstaff
    @iriswagstaff 2 месяца назад

    Great info! Never considered MSC because I'm a foodie and my friends that have sailed them said the food was sub par, and the staff and other sailors did not treat them well. I may consider yacht club for a better experience than theirs. What beach/resort did you visit in Puerta Plata and what was the exclusive excursion?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      This was really nice & I would definitely consider it. Resort was Casa Colonial

    • @iriswagstaff
      @iriswagstaff 2 месяца назад

      @LifeWellCruised thanks!

  • @Jon_T19
    @Jon_T19 2 месяца назад

    So, do you even need to carry your cruise card with you at all onboard, or is the bracelet enough to open cabin door, order drinks, etc.? Also, for my upcoming YC sailing, I see shore excursions, but none of them say specifically YC excursions.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      The bracelet is enough unless you get off and on the ship

  • @jmely37922
    @jmely37922 2 месяца назад +4

    I enjoyed the video. We have never cruised with MSC but plan to try it out. Everything looked awesome BUT I am disappointed finding out after my wife read the fine print your video was made in collaboration with MSC Cruises. I now am left wondering if everything will be as pristine as it appears in the video. The fact that you worked in collaboration with MSC should have been stated at the beginning of the video. Not everyone takes the time to read the notes and you are sacrificing the trust your followers have in you by failing to disclose these facts.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +3

      This was a video that was posted as a Paid Collaboration on RUclips, so very clearly disclosed. It’s meant to be informative & not a review. That said, I have no reason to misrepresent experiences & I hope the info can be helpful. I would 💯 book this on my own & have no issues recommending it

    • @LisaHouse-q1l
      @LisaHouse-q1l Месяц назад

      Again with the adult son in your room. How odd. Get him a room this is your business. It’s weird

  • @patgokey3297
    @patgokey3297 2 месяца назад

    Do they have gluten free options at the restaurants and for the pizza?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      They have gluten free options, you just have to ask

  • @MichaelPanzera-w9z
    @MichaelPanzera-w9z 2 месяца назад

    Do you tip your butlers and the employees that you were serviced from in the yacht club?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      You can

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад

      @@LifeWellCruised I believe the gratuities are included in the quoted price, but it would be great for Illana to confirm.
      Also, Illana, since you’re collaborating with MSC, it would be good to know if extra tipping is a good idea or not.
      I’ve read that MSC itself prefers that guests do not since there are many people who create the experience not just the bartender or Butler you interact with.
      However, other people have said that since it’s such a common practice in America, it’s now becoming expected on the MSC lines in the States.
      Makes it difficult to determine if we should tip when the Butler or Concierge does something extra. (although what is extra if extras part of the yacht club experience?!). For instance, they deliver pizza to the pool, or get you some other food item or drink that’s not in the yacht club proper… Do you tip for that extra effort? I would prefer not to based on the price on paying for the yacht club experience, but I think personally I would also feel uncomfortable not tipping.
      Any “tips” Illana of are appreciated!

  • @michellewentzell9289
    @michellewentzell9289 2 месяца назад +2

    I mock book YC January 2025 and January 2026 with similar dates, interaries , ships, cabins number, etc. 2026 cost more than 2025 by $911 . Why is that? Should’ve been the other way around? Can somebody explain please?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      Prices are higher accross most cruise lines for 26. Demand I guess

  • @davis9971
    @davis9971 2 месяца назад +5

    We love MSC and have 2 cruises already booked for 2025. We tried Yacht Club once. It was a great disappointment. We did not receive the high level of service MSC advertised and our “butler” wasn’t any better than the cabin attendants in the rest of the ship. Maybe our experience was the exception, but we don’t plan to book Yacht Club in the future.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      Appreciate you sharing your experience. We had a great one, but I can understand if it didn't meet your expectations

    • @ms.naturalize6168
      @ms.naturalize6168 2 месяца назад +2

      What a disappointment and sorry to hear of the experience you had!
      I have seen a lot of sponsorship with MSC Yacht Club and the You’Tuber’s hype up how great it is…
      Perhaps, because it was funded to them…

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад +1

      I truly hope that’s not the case that the service is extra exceptional for the paid (and non-paid) RUclips reviewers.
      I’m not a cruiser, but these reviews have sold me and I am having an MSC yacht club experience March 2025. Fingers crossed - I’ll let you know how it goes!

    • @jackiewilkey
      @jackiewilkey Месяц назад

      @@michelehaase5197 I am not a blogger nor do I have any affiliation with MSC. We sailed the first time on the Meraviglia out of Brooklyn in June. We loved it so much we did it again November 10th. I can tell you it is wonderful. As an FYI, if you do not feel you are getting the service you expected, PLEASE go to the conceirge desk, the butler director or the Yacht Club director (all are available throughout the day/evening). I found they truly want you to have the best trip ever. The Matre'd will assist you with any requests (within reason), for instance my husband asked for pasta with white sauce which was not on the menu and they accommodated him.

  • @brashke2205
    @brashke2205 Месяц назад

    Hello, can I bring a bottle of wine and 12 pack of water on MSC ship, thanks

    • @candlechef6786
      @candlechef6786 Месяц назад +1

      No you can't. Other cruise lines yes

  • @KatPic-d9s
    @KatPic-d9s 2 месяца назад

    I will love this.. we sail in April.. cant wait.. 😊🫶🫶

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      That’s awesome! So excited for you 👏

  • @cheriedoughan5583
    @cheriedoughan5583 2 месяца назад

    Liked your dresses but couldn’t find any links.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      Here you go. I’ll try to include more in the future in the descriptions. This blog post is updated with current dresses 👗 lifewellcruised.com/cruise-dresses-amazon-resort-wear/

  • @bgptpichevy
    @bgptpichevy Месяц назад +1

    Key!!!!! No such thing as a K!

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  Месяц назад

      My understanding is that this private island is pronounced Cay (as per spelling). Hope you enjoyed the video :)

  • @michelehaase5197
    @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад

    Would like to hear your thoughts about specialty dining. I’m not a cruiser, but based on all the positive reviews of the yacht club, we are booked on MSC yacht club for March 2025. It’s a high price tag for us but we decided to take the plunge and splurge…
    I’m always surprised when the reviewers talk about the specialty dining. I’m not planning on doing any specialty dining because the price I’ve already paid. I know it’s all personal experience, but do you think the food in the yacht club is quality enough and variety enough for seven days?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      @@michelehaase5197 I mentioned in my first video (please go back and watch as you’ll also see the meals) that we enjoyed the YC restaurant so much we actually had lunch (not dinner) at one of the restaurants. I think you could do 7 nights in YC without an issue :)

  • @davidmarsden305
    @davidmarsden305 2 месяца назад

    Hi, ive seen plenty of reviews concerning YC, however nobody has mentioned if its disabled friendly, i suspect it is? However does it have a public disabled toilet, also do they offer any disabled cabins? By the way it looks great, hence the interest and queries.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      I may not be the best person to answer to this. I can share that I met someone staying in YC who was in a wheelchair & she seemed to fare well. I recommend contacting the cruise line or your travel agent for specific information to your situation:)

  • @nicholeb2148
    @nicholeb2148 2 месяца назад

    Were there any families with kids in the MSC Yacht Club? Asking as we have 3 kiddos. :)

  • @lolaz1936
    @lolaz1936 2 месяца назад

    Are gratuities included in YC?
    Do they ever serve lobster in the dining room? It seems that none of the main stream cruise lines serve lobster anymore so I am curious to know if YC does?
    One other thing, the excursions are different? Are they included in YC or are you just paying more for them?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      They did have lobster tail I think gala night (included). I don’t believe gratuity is included

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад +1

      I believe the gratuities are included in the quoted price, but it would be great for Illana to confirm.
      Also, Illana, since you’re collaborating with MSC, it would be good to know if extra tipping is a good idea or not.
      I’ve read that MSC itself prefers that guests do not since there are many people who create the experience not just the bartender or Butler you interact with.
      However, other people have said that since it’s such a common practice in America, it’s now becoming expected on the MSC lines in the States.
      Makes it difficult to determine if we should tip when the Butler or Concierge does something extra. (although what is extra if extras part of the yacht club experience?!). For instance, they deliver pizza to the pool, or get you some other food item or drink that’s not in the yacht club proper… Do you tip for that extra effort? I would prefer not to based on the price on paying for the yacht club experience, but I think personally I would also feel uncomfortable not tipping.
      Any “tips” Illana of are appreciated!

  • @dawnmcgaffick5005
    @dawnmcgaffick5005 2 месяца назад

    What kind of shoes did they have and what was your favorite? We leave in 11 days for our first YC experience on seascape.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      I have another video review of the entire cruise with highlights of entertainment. It was pretty good. Enjoy!!

  • @MelanieManning-xk7yk
    @MelanieManning-xk7yk 2 месяца назад

    Were the men able to wear shorts at dinner in the yacht club?

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      I’m not sure if there was a dress code. People wore jeans but I’m not sure I saw shorts

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 месяца назад +1

    OMG! I want to on a MSC yacht club so badly try it out looks amazing and outstanding experience feel like royalty 💛🛳️🛳️🛳️💛💛💛🛳️❤️❤️🧡🤎🤎🤎🧡🦃🦃🛳️🍃🛳️🦃🦃🛳️💛❤️❤️🛳️💛🧡🧡❤️❤️🧡🖤🤎🤎🍃🍃🍃🛳️🦃🦃🦃💛💛🛳️❤️❤️❤️🧡🖤🖤🖤🖤🍃🍃🛳️🛳️🛳️💛

  • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
    @SherryAnnOfTheWest 2 месяца назад +5

    We can't cruise MSC if it's not YC .... we've been completely spoiled. Strangely enough, we do NCL and don't like their Haven ... YC blows it out of the water.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      So interesting! We met a lot of people that tried other cruise lines similar experiences & loved YC

  • @JBM425
    @JBM425 2 месяца назад

    My question is, did you think it was worth the extra cost? I got the impression you did.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      This was a collaboration with MSC cruises. I think it’s 💯 worth it & would book it on my own without hesitation

  • @docclaudine8212
    @docclaudine8212 14 дней назад

    Msc cruise america amenities

  • @GrnXnham
    @GrnXnham 2 месяца назад +2

    Not worth it for us.
    Last time we cruised MSC, we compared Yacht Club to standard fare. Yacht Club was roughly FIVE TIMES the price! Several of the Yacht Club features, we would never use or consider it to be of minimal benefit to us.
    I would say at *maybe* double the price we would consider it? But for five times the price, the value just wasn't there.
    To each his own.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely!! Love that you know what you like & what experiences are best for you :)

  • @katheryndaniels5801
    @katheryndaniels5801 2 месяца назад +5

    Friends just went on MSC and did not like it at all.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      Every cruise line has its own culture and experience 🙂

    • @farab4391
      @farab4391 2 месяца назад

      This is the most common trend I see with negative comments regarding MSC. No specifics. It's of no use to those of us busy deciding on our next cruise.

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 2 месяца назад +1

      The general experience versus the yacht club experience on MSC seems to have a huge divide. Or your friends in the yacht club? This is about the yacht club specifically.

  • @girlsgonepaper6891
    @girlsgonepaper6891 2 месяца назад +1

    I feel like these cruise ships are making these cruise within a cruise more and more, they're in the process of changing everything around on my NCL Cruise to accommodate the Haven suites. I understand it to a point but what I l oveed about cruising is that I felt included, you're able to do everything anybody else could do the difference is maybe where you're staying on the ship or what class you're staying in. And now this just feels very elitist and if you can't afford it then you have to wait extra long for an elevator that's already a long wait among, seeing people getting taken to priority seats by their butlers among other. Exclusions I'd be interested to hear the views of people on the ship who can't afford the access and how it impacts their Cruise experience

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 2 месяца назад

      Is that really any different from days of yore when there were clear class distinctions on ships?

    • @girlsgonepaper6891
      @girlsgonepaper6891 2 месяца назад +1

      @JBM425 yeah good point let's not go back 😁

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +4

      I think you bring up an interesting point. The other question is, are cruisers missing out if there are ship within a ship or suite classes? Conversation to have :)

    • @girlsgonepaper6891
      @girlsgonepaper6891 2 месяца назад +1

      ​​​@@LifeWellCruisedso in a couple weeks I'm cruising transatlantic on NCL and I booked one of the solo cabins I'll give you my honest opinion on it when I get back in December😊 there are changes on board during our cruise I'm hoping we'll be able to utilize it there's an adult space that they're in the process of putting together in the space where they used to have the laser tag. It was a frustrating experience since I first found out through social media when they finally did inform us they let us know that although they're making these changes during the cruise were not going to be able to use the majority of them which is kind of frustrating but I'm hoping that it goes better than my NCL Cruise last year.. I need to Branch out on different solo cruise options 😂

    • @TravelNearorFar
      @TravelNearorFar 2 месяца назад +1

      If others are able and willing to pay for additional service, that’s fine. It exists in lots of spaces and cruise ships should be no different. We do it for hotels, airlines, concerts, theater performances, theme parks, spas and salons, etc.
      Others should not be denied enhanced experiences simply because I can’t afford it or prefer not to utilize the service.

  • @wrh41
    @wrh41 2 месяца назад +7

    Most online reviews that I’ve seen of MSC are poor. I can see why MSC wants to change that. The butler thing is totally unappealing to me. The idea behind the Yacht Club seems to be you pay a premium to be rescued from the chaos of the cattle class. Seems pointless, you could just go on a premium all-suite cruise.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +4

      All I can share is our experience. Both my MSC Seascape cruise a few months ago (better than we expected) and my Yacht Club cruise were great, but they are different experiences 🙂

    • @wrh41
      @wrh41 2 месяца назад

      @ understood, glad you had a great time! I don’t think MSC will overcome the bad publicity they received after the Ben and David fiasco - not for a very long time. I’m sure they are trying.

    • @johnwylie5403
      @johnwylie5403 2 месяца назад +2

      How much do you tip the butler😊

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 2 месяца назад +2

      The thing is, on premium cruises, you lose out on some of the things like production shows and the private islands. With YC and other ship-within-a-ship areas, you get your own oasis from the crowds while still getting to access everything the ship has to offer.

    • @farab4391
      @farab4391 2 месяца назад +2

      This used to be my thinking as well, but turns out it's not the case. Depends on what type of person you are though. I definitely enjoy the luxury and quiet of the premium section on a large ship, but then also the ability to venture out to the rest of the ship for that party feel some nights, or just to enjoy all the activities, other restaurants, other bars, etc. that's on offer on a big ship. I would get bored on a all luxury cruise like Viking, where the whole thing is just quiet and formal.

  • @brianscovern68
    @brianscovern68 2 месяца назад

    I feel its not worth it because I barely spend any time in the room. I'm out and about all the time.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      I hear you! What I love about cruising is that there’s an experience for everyone

  • @LiamRichie825
    @LiamRichie825 2 месяца назад

    Ethan is such a cutie

  • @joethecomputerguy1
    @joethecomputerguy1 2 месяца назад +21

    Is that worth it? Not even close. I'd rather cruise 2 or 3 or more times vs one time in the MSC Yacht Club. And that is the real price differential. I learned to live simpler life and doing so enabled me to retire at 52. That was 7 years ago. Now I do about 12 cruises a year. In Jan 25 I leave the 4 and do 4 cruises. I return Feb 15. No way I could do that in a YC room.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +9

      Thats's great. Nothing wrong with opting for lots of cruises

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 2 месяца назад +16

      Worth is in the eye of the beholder. You opt for more cruises, while others may value a more premium experience and quiet areas. It’s great to have choices.

    • @generynkewicz4871
      @generynkewicz4871 2 месяца назад +4

      Sure if you only book the cheapest inside cabin. Having a balcony is non negotiable

    • @joethecomputerguy1
      @joethecomputerguy1 2 месяца назад +2

      @@generynkewicz4871 Yep. And that is why I was able to retire at 52. Plenty of places to view the sights in many many many public spaces for free.

    • @Susannatad87
      @Susannatad87 2 месяца назад +10

      To each their own. Most people don’t have the luxury of taking vacations more than once a year for various reasons. So they are able to splurge on a better accommodation. I would if I could. The 5 star pampering is well worth it.

  • @fariniafredericks3091
    @fariniafredericks3091 Месяц назад +1

    I will never cruise ith MSC again. I did my first MSC cruise 11 Nov 24 - 17 Nov 24 on the world europa. The food buffet and main dining rooms was appalling and digusting at time. The same food was available for all 6 days. The speciality restaurants are super expensive except for hola the mexican. The burgers was the worst cheap meat patti i've ever tasted. It was loaded with fillers. Yuck The juice was watered to down to almost no taste. For dinner all drinks were taken away and you had to buy drinks. I will not waste my hard earned money to be treated second class again. Shame on you MSC !

  • @RaymondMullen-t9j
    @RaymondMullen-t9j 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm not worry if the YACHT CLUB is worth IT $$$ Is MSC even
    worth WASTING the MONEY ON IT ??? I have heard some
    REALLY POOR REVIEWS .....

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      Have you tried MSC? I'd love to hear your personal experiece

    • @RaymondMullen-t9j
      @RaymondMullen-t9j 2 месяца назад +1

      No not tried '''MSC '' ,But the Wife and I both have Good Retirements
      She 25 yrs Optical & Me 30 Fire Dept... Cruise 4 Pus Times a Year
      and Don't want to WASTE one ....

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      @@RaymondMullen-t9jthat makes sense. Honestly, if you like what you’re doing already, no reason to try something else :)

  • @lavaraikens6135
    @lavaraikens6135 2 месяца назад

    I would love to know around what's the price range for a week cruise 🛳.

    • @princesssweetpea9205
      @princesssweetpea9205 2 месяца назад

      That is going to vary, a LOT.
      When and where are you hoping to cruise.
      Start by pulling up some dates that you might want to sail, and see what comes up.
      High season fares. (for example: February and Holidays in the Caribbean) will be higher.
      If you can adjust your dates, you might find better fares.

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад

      @@princesssweetpea9205thanks for sharing this

    • @LifeWellCruised
      @LifeWellCruised  2 месяца назад +2

      I wish I could say, but it’s like saying how much is a flight? It depends on date, ship, when you book, type of cabin etc. I suggest using the link ( with 10% off) and checking the possible ships you’d be interested in. Remember what is included (drinks, wifi, thermal spa) to calculate worth for you

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 месяца назад

    Always amazing best TIPS! Thanks so much llana 🖤💛💛🛳️🛳️💛🖤❤️❤️🦃🧡🍃🤎🖤🖤💛🛳️🛳️🛳️🍃🍃🖤🦃❤️❤️❤️🦃🤎🍃🍃🖤