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!

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

The can in my cabin on the MSC Seaside didn't even have the top that labeled the sections! I try to use the bathroom trash can for everything, including the drink powder packets (energy drinks, electrolyte drinks, and just plain old flavored drinks). That second style of pizza is close to Detroit style pizza, but not as good.

Royal Caribbean has no drink limit. You can only have one at a time.

Glad your Back. Glad you all are safe.

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.

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.

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 ❤😂)

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!

I can't go a day without coffee and it would be hard to go a week without booze.

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.

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.

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!!!

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... 😁

hi! thanks for the informative video! what would you say was the best casual dining on emerald? i’m going on a cruise soon and got the princess plus package so it unfortunately only comes with 2 casual dining meals per cruise :( trying to decide which 2 to try!

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.

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.

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……

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.

How much longer before you talk about MSC Fatal Flaw ??? Who cares about the drug info!!!

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.

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?

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.

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???

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.

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.

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.

I’ll be there!

ya laugh about the 'salsa'- MSC 's version of sausage on the pizza is either breakfast link or hot dog 'coins' Total fail

5 minutes in and Chris has me cracking up so bad I couldn't help but leave a comment about 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... 😂🤣😂

Just a few weeks away from comparing Divina Yacht Club to Meraviglia's 🙂

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 .

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!

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

Thank you for a great video. You understand how to shoot food. We will be on World Europa Yacht Club in less than a month.

Welcome Back - you were missed! Hearing your podcast again inspired me, and I just booked my next MSC cruise (Caribbean with TWO days at Ocean Cay!) 😊😊😊

On my local (Swedish) site I don’t really remember seeing many if any short cruises in the Mediterranean ever. You can still get on in almost any port (you just need to stay for seven nights) so no big sail away party but also no zero count and a loss less embarkation chaos. I know they did super short teasers from Southampton but that was off season.

I agree with you 100%

Browsing far too many YC groups on facebook It sort of feels like MSC are trying to shift their current YC clientel to Explora and almost re-launcing YC for a wider audience (people claiming YC getting watered down across the fleet, ALL the influencers getting free YC trips, blue diamond cluttering the spaces, world class having a huge amount of YC cabins etc etc). Am I just overinterpreting things or do you see this tendency?

Wow. So much to unpack from this Episode. First and foremost, Melana and I have missed the BEJEZUS outta you guys! We are glad you are all safe, and sound, and we are devastated at the destruction that Asheville sustained. We were planning a trip this next year there to do the Foodie Experience too. 😔 The Alaska Cruise has us really excited. Alaska is on my Bucket List and I originally thinking HAL but, now I am thinking definitely MSC. (TTT Alaskan Group Cruise??!! 🤯) The Blue Diamond Level... First, doesn't it make you think that MSC is saying "If you reach this level you are definitely nuts, Blue Diamond NUTS!!"??? No one thought of that...? Just me? 😂 In all honesty, Melana is Diamond and I will be after the Inaugural WA Cruise and that is good enough for us. All the additional perks that we would get with the Tasty Nut Level, we would get with the YC anyway. 😎 Count me as the third Black Diamond Super Fun Time Level! 🥸 Chris, you need to put a bright light on that Mute Button, 😂 But we could still hear you through Beth's Mic okay, just a bit echo-y. Chanting: "TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise, TTT Alaskan Group Cruise"

Welcome back ❤ We booked the Alaska Cruise immediately... Although there is no Yacht Club... but who needs YC when you can see Whales and Bears 😎

Thanks again for your videos! If you stay in YC do you have to make reservations for the shows? TY

Finished halloween cruise on seashore. Mid ship port side balcony deck 14. Something strange banging for days. Middle of night investigated to find coming from other side of wall across hall. Every 2 1/2 minutes. Whooosh, wait for it, BANG! Wasnt elevator wall. It was suggested pool equipment? Result was we were upgraded to grand suite at very front of ship. Huge cabin, two rooms, walk through closet to bathroom suite. Two bottles of bubbly, plates of strawberries and treats. Wow have i been missing out. Thank you msc for the exemplary treatment. So glad you are back.

Do they offer the all you can eat sushi at specific times or is it all the time?

We would love to meet ya’ll, and buy ya a drink! So sorry about all you’ve been through, We’re downtown this weekend to drop off a heater or two. Let us know if you’re around the Moxy.

OMG, so happy you are back and doing okay. It is so nice to hear your voices see your wonderful faces. So happy to hear you're okay. I hope the water is back up and running soon. Take care of yourselves!

Have you heard about the msc voyagers new level? Blue Diamond?

Sooo so happy to see you back! 😊 I'm also very excited about the Alaska announcement. We would love to go to Alaska.. let's see how that could work - very expensive to fly to the west coast from central europe. Cool, that msc improved the voyager club. Seems more structured but i am worried, that it's not longer possible to collect points on board the ship.. found that - of course in tiny tiny letters 🤪- at the very end (think point 6) of the terms and conditions.

So glad to see you back. Hope all is well. ❤and how do I get double black diamond fun time status? 😂