I'm the nephew. Some people will comment that this feels like a paid video. Folks, everything is better than he describes. I so want to sail Yacht Club again. The only negative is that when I do, I might not get the same staff we had. That's sad, I really miss them. And the restaurant was even better than specialty restaurants.
Hi Don's nephew 👋. The videos on the yacht club really caught my attention. I've never been on a cruise yet, but I really enjoy watching the videos of Don, friends and family going on all these cruises. You guys would be fun to hang out with and experience a cruise with. Love and hugs from Southern Alberta Canada 🥰🫂🖖. Please give Don a hug for me, I'm praying for his health.
Having watched quite a number of blogs on yacht club. I can say this is the normal standard of service. Why have I watched so many blogs ???...because I'm fortunately going on a thirteen night cruise in the yacht club on MSC Virtuosa and I cannot wait.
Been on 5 MSC YC cruises since 2023, I’d say yes this is standard service BUT you may have to ask for certain things such as having luggage unpacked or a ship tour. The standard level of service ranges from extremely good to excellent however I’ve noticed some people complain when the staff doesn’t read their minds, if there’s something you desire simply ask.
What a wonderful way to treat yourself. Im so glad you took this time to be pampered. For me this would be a once in a lifetime, but well worth it for those who can afford it.
Excellent description of the YC. I totally concur with your report on the two videos done. MSC Cruises did the right thing by giving you, a professional travel agent and your nephew, the opportunity to experience a cruise in YC as opposed to the what you normally report on. I experienced the YC for the first time this year. What is surprising to me is that despite 180+ cruises, you have never experienced anything like the YC before. Well, it is very reminiscent of what sailing (and then cruising) on ships was like decades ago in what was called "first class." The MSC YC, a "ship-within-a-ship" concept is priced favorably compared to other offerings on the big three cruise lines. That said, the level of service for the price is a better value than its competitors.
Well Don, You`ve really got me interested. We haven`t been on a cruise for 10 years now, but I think my wife and I would really love this. I`ll be looking into this.
I heard about your health problems and I am glad you are enjoying yourself. Besides that I really enjoyed the video. Your enjoyment was obvious. I have never been on MSC but now I really want to but only if I can do the yacht club. Stay well and keep the fun videos coming.
My wife and I've been raving about the MSC Yacht Club for 3 years now. We've been on 2, soon to be 3rd MSC Yacht Club cruise. My wife and I were the first couple to be married on the MSC Seascape on the maiden voyage from Miami 2 years ago.
I’ve been on 2 MSC cruises not on yacht club and loved them both. I can’t imagine that extra kind of experience and their prices are better than any other cruise line anywhere.
Making me want to put this on my bucket list of vacations when I retire! Sounds like what people used to say about regular cruising service years ago! Happy you enjoyed yourselves!
Quite expensive, especially for balcony cabins and even for INSIDE cabins in yacht club.. BUT the worst part is that when not in a yacht club area you are on a standard MSC cruise which means TONS of people jammed in like MSC always does.
We have booked MSC YC for less than a balcony on a newer RCCL or NCL ship. With YC you also get internet and drink package included with booking which makes it less expensive than RCCL and NCL.
Love your videos, Tony. I was on the Jade in October, had a great cruise but the food was hit and miss. Particularly Cagneys, granted the filet was great, and I'm not that big of meat eater, but the baked potato was about the size of large egg, very disappointing. When I go to a steak house, I want a POTATO, with toppings.!!
So glad you enjoyed the MSC YC My sister brother-in-law and girlfriend and I went on a cruise with MSC Bellissima in 2019, from Barcelona Spain.what a lovely time we had. The ship was new, launched in March 2019. I would sail with them again, maybe book the YC next trip.
This sounds like my kind of club. I love stingrays they're so cute. I would be so overwhelmed with the experiences I might cry of happiness. I would probably be hugging the staff thanking them all personally. Thank you for sharing this with us. You definitely deserve it with everything going on. Take care of yourself, Don. I'm praying for you. Love and hugs from Southern Alberta Canada 🥰🫂🖖
It’ll be very hard to,go back to a regular balcony cabin since you got a taste of the good life in Yacht club! Been sailing on many MSC never been able to afforded Yacht club!
Don't forget that the top of the line drink package is also included... room service 24 hours a day... we have been on 3 YC cruises... with 35 cruises experience the YC is even better than the little ships that profess to be luxury... what an outstanding review Don... bless you...
It was so nice to meet you on the cruise. This was our first time with MSC and also the Yacht Club, we have been spoiled to the max. Nothing you've said is not the truth. The Yacht Club will elevate you to the ultimate cruise of a lifetime. Can't wait to do it again. #MSC
I‘ve been in two Cruises, both in yacht club, going on my third in march, in yacht club(duplex jacuzzi suite)…. So…. Fully understand and agree on what you are saying…..
We have just returned from our first Yacht Club experience after 2 previous trips with MSC. It was INCREDIBLE and I totally endorse what you have just said apart from one thing, the price. Our trip left from Genoa and was very well priced, we too said right we are booking again for January from Southampton. However the sailings from the UK in YC are double the Aurea cabin price, which is the next grade down. Frankly it's not worth double and I don't know why it is being charged at such a mark up and I'm talking thousands not hundreds. So maybe MSC have possibly lost customers by trying to screw the British Market.
❤. I've only been on 1 cruise and I sailed in just an ocean view and I was treated like a queen. I can't imagine being treated even better😊. I will try the yacht club though, because of your recommendation.
What an experience. Was this a very quick sailing? I'm still sorting my laundry from the trip on the Sun Princess and you are home already. You deserved a little pampering.
This video helped us make great decision. We just called our TA and asked him to look at the new MSC world America. That experience looks amazing. Im gonna watch this video again for sure. Thank you Don for all you do.
The world America will be Amazing. We did the world Europa in YC and it was our favorute trip of all time out of 20+ carnival, ncl haven, and royal cruises.
@@indigoemanuel6743 never heard of it Sailed on the Poseia, the rudest staff ever. Everyone who had the lobster on Thursday everyone got food poisoning I’m a 74 year old solo traveler, I’d sleep in a broom closet if I knew I could cruise on the cheap What kind of perks to you folks get for writing these glowing reviews? I’ve been hanging around these cruise blogs for a long time, but gotta say I’ve never seen the glowing review’s like I’m seeing here Guess that “paid promotion” at the beginning was just confirmation of what I’ve heard about Don over the years Cheers
I think you should go on the msc and stay in one of the cabins we're the majority of your readers can afford. My wife and I were on the seaside and it was a terrible cruise. The food after the second day was terrible.. the yacht club cause it very difficult to get around the ship. We caught covid on the ship. The seaside was the first ship of this class. The one nice thing aboutmsc is the price. I will probably go onmsc again because of the price, but not the seaside.
Don, I have a quick question! I know you have sailed Princess, and the International Cafe can't be beat. I am wondering if they serve decent coffee, and coffee specialty drinks, in the YC on these ships, in the US??? Can you give some honest feedback?
Hey Don, Great review, Well from all the reviews on MSC that I have seen The YC is the way to go as I have not seen one bad review on it like I have seen on the other parts of the ship and service. I would be very interested in trying it but as a solo cruiser it might not be worth it for myself.
Hey Don, great video. We looked at the "ship within a ship" concept when planning our celebration for being empty nesters. We decided on a small ship on Seabourn. Do you have any experience with them? For what we wanted for this trip it just seemed that something totally all inclusive was our direction. Yes, they charge for massages, excursions and The Retreat, but other than that, we plan to walk off the ship with no charges. Would love your opinion on the small "Ultra Luxury" ships compared to the ship within a ship concept! Hope you are doing well healthwise......you are in my prayers for your upcoming surgery.
yacht club hack: on the first day ask if you can have the yacht club dining for the week, then you can check if there is any night you want to do something different - for us it was formal night as we are not formal people.. Also the Yacht club pool and bar area has a good little buffet area - fantastic burgers made to order
Dear Don I am going on a Cruise with a Group of 4 Couples.I have gifts for them.When and how to present them?Is it possible to have them delivered to their rooms?
I am finding that the pricing on Yacht Club is NOT really cheaper. I think they are increasing the fares. Actually more per night than another cruise with upgraded room and perks. We are booked for Sanctuary Class Mini-Suite on the Star Princess. While YC sounds AMAZING!!! Not sure we wouldn't be crazy about the rest of the ship, and feel limited to the YC area???
YC pricing is what deal the deal so to speak for our family. Many often want to compare YC vs Haven vs X Retreat but never mention that YC costs similar to a standard large balcony on those lines and that their ship within a ship products are often 2x the price of YC.
I'm the nephew. Some people will comment that this feels like a paid video. Folks, everything is better than he describes. I so want to sail Yacht Club again. The only negative is that when I do, I might not get the same staff we had. That's sad, I really miss them. And the restaurant was even better than specialty restaurants.
We still keep in touch with our butler from the seashore back in May. They definitely treat you like royalty!
Hi Don's nephew 👋. The videos on the yacht club really caught my attention. I've never been on a cruise yet, but I really enjoy watching the videos of Don, friends and family going on all these cruises. You guys would be fun to hang out with and experience a cruise with. Love and hugs from Southern Alberta Canada 🥰🫂🖖. Please give Don a hug for me, I'm praying for his health.
It really did feel like a paid infomercial all positive and no negatives, until he got to the pricing info then it got really interesting 👍
@@nicolenichol8523 Very kind
@@markm3901 Honestly, can't think of any negatives. Of course I have general criticisms of the ship, but the Yacht Club was flawless.
Shhhh DON!!! The price will go up and up and up!!! So glad you had a wonderful time.
Your cruise complimentary. For us, $$$$ pricey
Looks so wonderful, Way out of my pocket book, glad you had fun.
Having watched quite a number of blogs on yacht club. I can say this is the normal standard of service. Why have I watched so many blogs ???...because I'm fortunately going on a thirteen night cruise in the yacht club on MSC Virtuosa and I cannot wait.
Been on 5 MSC YC cruises since 2023, I’d say yes this is standard service BUT you may have to ask for certain things such as having luggage unpacked or a ship tour. The standard level of service ranges from extremely good to excellent however I’ve noticed some people complain when the staff doesn’t read their minds, if there’s something you desire simply ask.
That makes me very happy you deserve every second of it. That’s how you treat your groups❤
What a wonderful way to treat yourself. Im so glad you took this time to be pampered. For me this would be a once in a lifetime, but well worth it for those who can afford it.
Wow, that sounds great, I’m booked on the Haven in August. This sounds even better. I hope to give it a try one day.
Excellent description of the YC. I totally concur with your report on the two videos done. MSC Cruises did the right thing by giving you, a professional travel agent and your nephew, the opportunity to experience a cruise in YC as opposed to the what you normally report on. I experienced the YC for the first time this year. What is surprising to me is that despite 180+ cruises, you have never experienced anything like the YC before. Well, it is very reminiscent of what sailing (and then cruising) on ships was like decades ago in what was called "first class." The MSC YC, a "ship-within-a-ship" concept is priced favorably compared to other offerings on the big three cruise lines. That said, the level of service for the price is a better value than its competitors.
Well Don, You`ve really got me interested. We haven`t been on a cruise for 10 years now, but I think my wife and I would really love this. I`ll be looking into this.
Ocean Cay is a very beautiful island and the staff on the MSC ships are wonderful!
Great review.
I was on a 2 week cruise on the Seascape in June. It was great. Thanks for sharing.
I'm in yacht club right now and agree 100 percent with Don.
The yacht club sounds amazing. Thanks for the video.
I heard about your health problems and I am glad you are enjoying yourself. Besides that I really enjoyed the video. Your enjoyment was obvious. I have never been on MSC but now I really want to but only if I can do the yacht club. Stay well and keep the fun videos coming.
My wife and I've been raving about the MSC Yacht Club for 3 years now. We've been on 2, soon to be 3rd MSC Yacht Club cruise. My wife and I were the first couple to be married on the MSC Seascape on the maiden voyage from Miami 2 years ago.
glad you had a good time . i would love to give it a try someday if my budget would allow.
That is amazing. Going check that out
Okay Bucket list. Sounds like a blast glad you had a great time and sharing with us Don.
Looks like great fun
I’ve been on 2 MSC cruises not on yacht club and loved them both. I can’t imagine that extra kind of experience and their prices are better than any other cruise line anywhere.
Glad you had a great time.
Making me want to put this on my bucket list of vacations when I retire! Sounds like what people used to say about regular cruising service years ago! Happy you enjoyed yourselves!
Wow, this sounds amazing. I’m glad you had a good time.❤🎉❤
Quite expensive, especially for balcony cabins and even for INSIDE cabins in yacht club.. BUT the worst part is that when not in a yacht club area you are on a standard MSC cruise which means TONS of people jammed in like MSC always does.
sounds pretty awesome
We are also in Yacht club right now. Service is top notch! Will be a sad day when we have to disembark. It is everything Don says it is.
Awesome Don, relaxation and some pampering, so glad you did it!
So very glad you had a great time.
That sounds amazing.
Yacht club, im saving so i can see what is so exciting about it.
Sounds so exciting that I’d like to try this experience
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Sounds amazing. You deserve it!
I agree. Don has had numerous travel problems recently, and with a potential physical situation, he deserves to be pampered.
We have booked MSC YC for less than a balcony on a newer RCCL or NCL ship. With YC you also get internet and drink package included with booking which makes it less expensive than RCCL and NCL.
Sounds nice
Sounds great I want to try it
Love your videos, Tony. I was on the Jade in October, had a great cruise but the food was hit and miss. Particularly Cagneys, granted the filet was great, and I'm not that big of meat eater, but the baked potato was about the size of large egg, very disappointing. When I go to a steak house, I want a POTATO, with toppings.!!
OK, Don! I'm sold! 😄
Wow. Sounds amazing!!!
I very much loved this video and I am very much considering booking the Yachr Club thru you.
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This sounds amazing. I may not use all the perks, but its nice to know that they are available
Keep up the good work !
Makes me want to try it!
We've been in the YC twice. What he's saying is the absolute truth.
It is a high level experience from what I've seen. This is the only way I'd like to try this ship
Looks like you had the same butler we had when we did yacht club. It was a wonderful experience.
Sounds like You had fun
I would like to see how Yacht Club compares to NCL's Haven! That would be a great video!
done both. YC blows haven away in most respects. guess it depends on which ship though.
YC is so much better than Haven.
Hope to book this one day.
The Yacht Club sounds like a must try experience.
So glad you enjoyed the MSC YC My sister brother-in-law and girlfriend and
I went on a cruise with MSC Bellissima in 2019, from Barcelona Spain.what a lovely time we had. The ship was new, launched in March 2019. I would sail with them again, maybe book the YC next trip.
We just got off SeaShore and our butler did none of that. But the Yacht Club was very nice and worth the extra money.
Don i am agree with you, the MSC Seaescape is amazing, I was onboard last week in Aurea experience and it is really fantastic and the price worth it.
3 pm tea time on princess cruises on sea days was wonderful ..in the sanctuary they served high tea at 3pm out there also. Free on princess.
Were doing yacht club for 2025. Were trying it for the first time next year with a huge balcony.
This sounds like my kind of club. I love stingrays they're so cute. I would be so overwhelmed with the experiences I might cry of happiness. I would probably be hugging the staff thanking them all personally. Thank you for sharing this with us. You definitely deserve it with everything going on. Take care of yourself, Don. I'm praying for you. Love and hugs from Southern Alberta Canada 🥰🫂🖖
Don...can you talk about the costs, please.
Costs about the same as a balcony on RCCL or NCL.
I have the model of the Seashore! Awesome time.
I'm planning my next dream cruise in the next 4 years. I will do this one thanks to your recommendation.
That Thermal Suite, with the hot sauna and cold “outdoors” to close your pores, looks really great - much fancier than I’ve ever experienced!
I would definitely like to try the Yacht Club sometime.
It’ll be very hard to,go back to a regular balcony cabin since you got a taste of the good
life in Yacht club! Been sailing on many MSC never been able to afforded Yacht club!
Looks great
Maybe I will try that someday. Thanks for the review Don.
How much extra does it cost? Sounds fabulous!!
Don't forget that the top of the line drink package is also included... room service 24 hours a day... we have been on 3 YC cruises... with 35 cruises experience the YC is even better than the little ships that profess to be luxury... what an outstanding review Don... bless you...
Looks great, is it affordable or just for those with $$$$$
It sounds like the Yacht Club experience is quite delightful.
It was so nice to meet you on the cruise. This was our first time with MSC and also the Yacht Club, we have been spoiled to the max. Nothing you've said is not the truth. The Yacht Club will elevate you to the ultimate cruise of a lifetime. Can't wait to do it again. #MSC
Any get well soon!
Oh spoke too soon you did mention the price. I think I’ll try it.👍🏾
I‘ve been in two Cruises, both in yacht club, going on my third in march, in yacht club(duplex jacuzzi suite)…. So…. Fully understand and agree on what you are saying…..
We have just returned from our first Yacht Club experience after 2 previous trips with MSC. It was INCREDIBLE and I totally endorse what you have just said apart from one thing, the price. Our trip left from Genoa and was very well priced, we too said right we are booking again for January from Southampton. However the sailings from the UK in YC are double the Aurea cabin price, which is the next grade down. Frankly it's not worth double and I don't know why it is being charged at such a mark up and I'm talking thousands not hundreds. So maybe MSC have possibly lost customers by trying to screw the British Market.
You were brave going on the Robotron. I’ve been on MSC Seascape but didn’t think I could handle the Robotron.
How would you compare it with the haven?
Sounds great don glad you had a great time but way above most of our pay grade
this is interesting timing wise...he was on MSC and now again after the Sun he is on the MSC yacht club again. That is a lot of luxury.
You can do that when your a millionaire
❤. I've only been on 1 cruise and I sailed in just an ocean view and I was treated like a queen. I can't imagine being treated even better😊. I will try the yacht club though, because of your recommendation.
Glad that you enjoyed it.
You should try Celebrity suite level. You are kinda liking the pinky up service now.
What an experience. Was this a very quick sailing? I'm still sorting my laundry from the trip on the Sun Princess and you are home already. You deserved a little pampering.
This video helped us make great decision. We just called our TA and asked him to look at the new MSC world America. That experience looks amazing. Im gonna watch this video again for sure. Thank you Don for all you do.
The world America will be Amazing. We did the world Europa in YC and it was our favorute trip of all time out of 20+ carnival, ncl haven, and royal cruises.
I’ve done 43 cruises
MSC was the worst
@@KnuckleheadParker did you sail yacht club? Because I would ONLY get on an MSC if I am in YC. Otherwise I can agree with your sentiments
You sound like a bot or paid reviewer
@@indigoemanuel6743 never heard of it
Sailed on the Poseia, the rudest staff ever. Everyone who had the lobster on Thursday everyone got food poisoning
I’m a 74 year old solo traveler, I’d sleep in a broom closet if I knew I could cruise on the cheap
What kind of perks to you folks get for writing these glowing reviews? I’ve been hanging around these cruise blogs for a long time, but gotta say I’ve never seen the glowing review’s like I’m seeing here
Guess that “paid promotion” at the beginning was just confirmation of what I’ve heard about Don over the years
Cheers
Happy Tuesday 🎉
I think you should go on the msc and stay in one of the cabins we're the majority of your readers can afford. My wife and I were on the seaside and it was a terrible cruise. The food after the second day was terrible.. the yacht club cause it very difficult to get around the ship. We caught covid on the ship. The seaside was the first ship of this class. The one nice thing aboutmsc is the price. I will probably go onmsc again because of the price, but not the seaside.
They absolutely spoil you!
Did you hear that NCL encore had a problem Saturday and Sunday they were out of hot water
We were on the ship ending a 12 day cruise with no hot water
I’m confused….did u go on this MSC ship after the Sun Princess…your group cruise?
Don, I have a quick question! I know you have sailed Princess, and the International Cafe can't be beat.
I am wondering if they serve decent coffee, and coffee specialty drinks, in the YC on these ships, in the US???
Can you give some honest feedback?
Hey Don, Great review, Well from all the reviews on MSC that I have seen The YC is the way to go as I have not seen one bad review on it like I have seen on the other parts of the ship and service. I would be very interested in trying it but as a solo cruiser it might not be worth it for myself.
Makes me want to book now lol
Hi Don, I always wanted to try wagyu deef.
I hear that deef is really tough.🥴
Price? Was it mentioned in the video because I didn't catch it...
Don, I told you that you would like it. Like cruising back in 2001 (old days?). How about a group cruise?
Hey Don, great video. We looked at the "ship within a ship" concept when planning our celebration for being empty nesters. We decided on a small ship on Seabourn. Do you have any experience with them? For what we wanted for this trip it just seemed that something totally all inclusive was our direction. Yes, they charge for massages, excursions and The Retreat, but other than that, we plan to walk off the ship with no charges. Would love your opinion on the small "Ultra Luxury" ships compared to the ship within a ship concept! Hope you are doing well healthwise......you are in my prayers for your upcoming surgery.
yacht club hack: on the first day ask if you can have the yacht club dining for the week, then you can check if there is any night you want to do something different - for us it was formal night as we are not formal people.. Also the Yacht club pool and bar area has a good little buffet area - fantastic burgers made to order
Dear Don I am going on a Cruise with a Group of 4 Couples.I have gifts for them.When and how to present them?Is it possible to have them delivered to their rooms?
I am finding that the pricing on Yacht Club is NOT really cheaper. I think they are increasing the fares.
Actually more per night than another cruise with upgraded room and perks.
We are booked for Sanctuary Class Mini-Suite on the Star Princess.
While YC sounds AMAZING!!! Not sure we wouldn't be crazy about the rest of the ship, and feel limited to the YC area???
That’s great if you can afford that
YC pricing is what deal the deal so to speak for our family. Many often want to compare YC vs Haven vs X Retreat but never mention that YC costs similar to a standard large balcony on those lines and that their ship within a ship products are often 2x the price of YC.