One thing I’ve come to enjoy about YC is that butlers who aren’t assigned to your room are always happy to help and YC guest whether it be an escort, drink order or recommendation. It’s like once you put on that YC wrist band anyone and everyone is happy to help.
I think you need to make entertainment a true category to compare. NCL has amazing almost Broadway level shows like Choir of Man. Syd Norman's Pour House venue has such talented bands, the Rumors Fleetwood Mac show is not to be missed. We have been to Syd's on three different ships and the shows are always top notch. Fun fact, if you are in the Haven the concierge will escort you down a crew elevator and you can bypass the line at Syd's and have first pick of seating. MSC entertainment is just strange, trying to be avante garde but just comes across as amateur. Thanks for another fun review!
@@ashleys4652 EXCELLENT NCL tip about Syd’s!!!! Thank you! Big Fleetwood Mac fans, saw Stevie solo and she was AMAZING. And you are absolutely correct - after suffering through three pathetically bad MSC shows and a comedian who incites riots, NCL entertainment deserves a second look. Tough to video due to lighting and copyright but we will catch what we can.
Very helpful. We were wondering which is better. Heard some disturbing things about “gen pop” behavior on MSC lately, but it sounds like Yacht Club is segregated well.
Well done! Nice video guys. Regarding private elevators for Y/C, all elevators on the ship are private for Y/C. Scan your Y/C card (under) the panel, and choose any floor. The number on the elevator is shown on the panel as usual but the light above the elevator does not blink and is reserved for only you. You have a private trip to any floor. From deck 5 to your Y/C deck or simply from deck 5 to 6. Enjoy your next cruise and surprise us with another nice video.
@@fitymi5292 TBH did it for two reasons. I upgraded the OS on my iPhone to 18.1 as part of the Apple developer program. That has really affected my camera quality to the point where it looks like crap without using modified 709 LUTs. I have still been unsuccessful figuring out optimal settings. Secondly, the wind was whipping so I wasn’t sure how the audio would come out even with the Hollyland furry kittens. GoPro microphone has an excellent wind reducing capability so I had a second track just in case.
@@debbiestoyer there are some amazing off-season deals. We booked 11 days on NCL Haven in November for about $6600, but that's extremely off-season and part of a repositioning move.
@@ralphg450 you really can’t beat their prices. Considering that level of service and the perks, it’s an amazing deal. Wondering how long it’s going to last.
I love yacht club only did MSC GP once and it is a totally different experience both good but Yacht club is worth every penny. Never going non yacht club again. Combie is amazing he was my butler Dec 2023 at Christmas. Combie never misses a beat and super nice.
@@JuanSanmiguel-pj6rg Originally, NCL had plans to offer a Haven area on Great Stirrup Cay. Unfortunately, they have turned towards more "revenue generating " plans. Which means those seeking a Haven-like experience on GSC have to pay to rent a villa in the exclusive area of Silver Cove. We did it and it was an amazing day. The villa has AC, a bathroom with shower, stocked fridge, a living room with TV and a beautiful covered lanai with padded loungers. You also get floating mats, an area on the beach with reserved loungers, and access to a special buffet restaurant. Waiters constantly come by for drink service, which is great since the drink package works on the island. We would prefer an area like that to be included since the Haven is already pricey, but we felt it was worth it.
@@pj7342 we were in full testing mode! It always makes a better video when we just let things unfold naturally. We were hoping it would improve but sadly it didn’t.
It did look amazing! I think it was a Blue Hawaiian but not sure. They were gone before we could ask. And there seems to be a game with the Smiling Fish cones. They are a little too rare to be the name of the ice cream stand... maybe the mean girl ate them all!
Drop your luggage at the Yacht Club tent at the base of the escalator not with the regular porters. You luggage will stay seperated and beat you to the room. It's very opulent!
That wasn’t my experience with the Haven. I embarked in NYC, from entering the terminal to being in the Haven lounge was about 15 minutes. The longest part of the process was a chatty attendant who was processing our passports and checking us in. Our cabin steward was on point, he asked us when we wanted our room done and had it done at that time, and always very present. As for the thermal spa, I guess it depends on the ship. On the Breakaway the gym was adjacent to the spa and you didn’t hear anything from it. There were always plenty of loungers and it was in front of the ship near the Haven. Looking to try the YC as well.
@@admtim I heard a lot of complaints about the new ship designs. From what I was told by some who sailed on most NCL ships, the Bliss and Encore (Breakaway+ class) are the best.
@@eld4726 you will LOVE it! Our cruise was short, but our service was AMAZING so we tipped our room attendant and butler $100 each. We dropped a $20 for every meal at the YC. But tipping extra is completely optional, so no need to feel pressured.
There were a LOT of kids, especially considering many schools are back in session, well, down here in Florida anyway. But the small kids seemed well behaved - it was the twerking teenage girls in the main swimming pool. What the heck was that about??? Virgin is definitely a nice alternative. Fair warning - you should be a lot more open-minded on Virgin. They have drag show entertainment!
@@dresadin it does look amazing but we have not been able to find an itinerary that matches what we want to do. NCL seems to have the best in the Mediterranean so that’s our next stop
Our experience is the reverse of yours. We are 8 Haven to 1 Yacht Club. We have always had fine butlers on NCL but with the exception of of 1 attempt to fix the hot tub on our balcony, 2 deliveries of drinks to our Cabana on Ocean Cay and to escort us off the ship at the end of the cruise we never saw or heard from our assigned butler on MSC. On the two other occasion I contacted him, he deployed his assistant to respond to our request. On NCL we saw our butler at least 3 times a day even if it was him or her checking to see if we needed any thing. We are booked on another MSC cruise and hoping it will go better. Other than that, quite frankly, I am in total agreement with your assessment. Thank for your video.
@@keithballweg5138 I suppose there are bad eggs in any basket. Very happy to hear our Haven experience may have been an outlier. Sailing Haven again from Rome this November.
You are NOT addressing things equally… You shouldn’t compare the lack of your times on 1-1 In the beginning though thank you for saying that you have not had equal comparison. Also, I don’t remember you mentioning the level of the Haven or the Yacht club you were in that will make a difference between what you evidently say is the.. common people or whatever you said, (I’m not going back to recheck your video.) We have been in both many different levels of both some better than others yes . However, we have never left thinking we were disappointed. There’s a lot of different areas you don’t address shame on you.
Can't wait to see Donna's comparison video. I'm sure it'll be enthralling. Just FYI Ms Smarty Pants, we're doing Haven again in November. That butler better be on his best behavior or he's going to get a TH-cam smackdown. We're mentioning names next time.
One thing I’ve come to enjoy about YC is that butlers who aren’t assigned to your room are always happy to help and YC guest whether it be an escort, drink order or recommendation. It’s like once you put on that YC wrist band anyone and everyone is happy to help.
@@MC-ys4yf it is slightly magical!
I think you need to make entertainment a true category to compare. NCL has amazing almost Broadway level shows like Choir of Man. Syd Norman's Pour House venue has such talented bands, the Rumors Fleetwood Mac show is not to be missed. We have been to Syd's on three different ships and the shows are always top notch. Fun fact, if you are in the Haven the concierge will escort you down a crew elevator and you can bypass the line at Syd's and have first pick of seating. MSC entertainment is just strange, trying to be avante garde but just comes across as amateur. Thanks for another fun review!
@@ashleys4652 EXCELLENT NCL tip about Syd’s!!!! Thank you! Big Fleetwood Mac fans, saw Stevie solo and she was AMAZING. And you are absolutely correct - after suffering through three pathetically bad MSC shows and a comedian who incites riots, NCL entertainment deserves a second look. Tough to video due to lighting and copyright but we will catch what we can.
Very helpful. We were wondering which is better. Heard some disturbing things about “gen pop” behavior on MSC lately, but it sounds like Yacht Club is segregated well.
@@cheryltracy4433 yeah the 3 day cruises are typically shitshows
Well done! Nice video guys. Regarding private elevators for Y/C, all elevators on the ship are private for Y/C. Scan your Y/C card (under) the panel, and choose any floor. The number on the elevator is shown on the panel as usual but the light above the elevator does not blink and is reserved for only you. You have a private trip to any floor. From deck 5 to your Y/C deck or simply from deck 5 to 6. Enjoy your next cruise and surprise us with another nice video.
@@micheltravelstheworld WHAAATTTT???
Impressive how you managed a two camera shoot on location! Nicely done ✅
@@fitymi5292 TBH did it for two reasons. I upgraded the OS on my iPhone to 18.1 as part of the Apple developer program. That has really affected my camera quality to the point where it looks like crap without using modified 709 LUTs. I have still been unsuccessful figuring out optimal settings. Secondly, the wind was whipping so I wasn’t sure how the audio would come out even with the Hollyland furry kittens. GoPro microphone has an excellent wind reducing capability so I had a second track just in case.
MSC about $1k/day, NCL about $1.5k/day
@@FreshandFelicia bingo!
Not in my experience. Just booked a 7 night Haven for 2900pp I can’t seem to find anything close to that on MSC
@@debbiestoyer there are some amazing off-season deals. We booked 11 days on NCL Haven in November for about $6600, but that's extremely off-season and part of a repositioning move.
Just booked seashore yacht club inside room next October 7 days $3400.00. great deal
@@ralphg450 you really can’t beat their prices. Considering that level of service and the perks, it’s an amazing deal. Wondering how long it’s going to last.
I love yacht club only did MSC GP once and it is a totally different experience both good but Yacht club is worth every penny. Never going non yacht club again. Combie is amazing he was my butler Dec 2023 at Christmas. Combie never misses a beat and super nice.
@@chrismilmine8707 Combie is the man! Best butler we’ve ever had.
He was our Butlerrrr! He was amazing! He had a task getting us off the ship but he made sure we passed the line and got us right off the ship.
@@Tray-See us too!
NCL's private island does not allow Haven guest to use the private area. You have to pay extra.
@@JuanSanmiguel-pj6rg WHAT?!?! Wow! That’s crazy! Thank you for the information!
@@JuanSanmiguel-pj6rg Originally, NCL had plans to offer a Haven area on Great Stirrup Cay. Unfortunately, they have turned towards more "revenue generating " plans. Which means those seeking a Haven-like experience on GSC have to pay to rent a villa in the exclusive area of Silver Cove. We did it and it was an amazing day. The villa has AC, a bathroom with shower, stocked fridge, a living room with TV and a beautiful covered lanai with padded loungers. You also get floating mats, an area on the beach with reserved loungers, and access to a special buffet restaurant. Waiters constantly come by for drink service, which is great since the drink package works on the island. We would prefer an area like that to be included since the Haven is already pricey, but we felt it was worth it.
Surprised you allowed the Haven butler to be MIA and didn't speak to the manager or hotel director.
@@pj7342 we were in full testing mode! It always makes a better video when we just let things unfold naturally. We were hoping it would improve but sadly it didn’t.
Right. I would ask for a new one
Those drinks look awesome, what are they? Just went on msc and there was some mean lady at the smiling fish.
It did look amazing! I think it was a Blue Hawaiian but not sure. They were gone before we could ask. And there seems to be a game with the Smiling Fish cones. They are a little too rare to be the name of the ice cream stand... maybe the mean girl ate them all!
Nov will be our 3rd YC experience. Always worth the value and opulence!
@@FRM65 always need opulence!
Drop your luggage at the Yacht Club tent at the base of the escalator not with the regular porters. You luggage will stay seperated and beat you to the room. It's very opulent!
@@acehigh4636 whaaaaaatttt? Brilliant!
I just sailed NCL earlier this year, and will be trying MSC YC for my next cruise. Exicted for my first taste of opulence.
@@bobbywagner1113 you will LOVE Yacht Club! We’re doing Haven one more time to make sure this November.
@@admtim And I've officially booked the YC for my next cruise. And now we wait...
@@bobbywagner1113 You are a wise man. Let us know how it goes.
That wasn’t my experience with the Haven. I embarked in NYC, from entering the terminal to being in the Haven lounge was about 15 minutes. The longest part of the process was a chatty attendant who was processing our passports and checking us in. Our cabin steward was on point, he asked us when we wanted our room done and had it done at that time, and always very present. As for the thermal spa, I guess it depends on the ship. On the Breakaway the gym was adjacent to the spa and you didn’t hear anything from it. There were always plenty of loungers and it was in front of the ship near the Haven. Looking to try the YC as well.
@@TheGersh18 somebody else told us the breakaway spa design is much better. We’re trying Viva in November and will let you know how that goes
@@admtim I heard a lot of complaints about the new ship designs. From what I was told by some who sailed on most NCL ships, the Bliss and Encore (Breakaway+ class) are the best.
Thanks for this video. January will be my first MSC Yacht Club experience. May I ask...how much did you tip your butler?? And did you tip waiters??
@@eld4726 you will LOVE it! Our cruise was short, but our service was AMAZING so we tipped our room attendant and butler $100 each. We dropped a $20 for every meal at the YC. But tipping extra is completely optional, so no need to feel pressured.
I need that shirt Felicia
@@FreshandFelicia I have a strange suspicion you have an ‘in’
YC is the schnitzel!!
FO SHIZZLE!
OPULENCE IS LIFE
The Haven artwork looks slightly pornographic!
@@cheryltracy4433 hmmmm now that you mention it….
What drove us away from MSC is their kids sail free, too many kids!
We are black card, and in the near future will try Virgin adults only cruises!
There were a LOT of kids, especially considering many schools are back in session, well, down here in Florida anyway. But the small kids seemed well behaved - it was the twerking teenage girls in the main swimming pool. What the heck was that about??? Virgin is definitely a nice alternative. Fair warning - you should be a lot more open-minded on Virgin. They have drag show entertainment!
I had a separate bag drop on msc
@@nathaliezepek2897 whaaaaat where?
Dang skippy I don't wait. Remember that wind? That tent was like "I'mma blow on over and y'all gonna DIE up in here..." TAKE ME TO DAS BOAT
@@cnbenn it was a wee bit scary! 🤣 well at least send flowers!
In the Port of Miami, there is a separate bag drop for Yacht Club guests.
@@brianeger9065 this is the way! In Port Canaveral it’s all combined. It’s fast though, and our bags arrived quickly.
Have you sailed on Explora yet? That looks like true opulence at a great price.
@@dresadin it does look amazing but we have not been able to find an itinerary that matches what we want to do. NCL seems to have the best in the Mediterranean so that’s our next stop
Did you get the fish cone?
@@David-g3y sold out AGAIN!! N
Tim, what model are your sunglasses?
@@pj7342 we have both Stories and the newer Meta versions
8:10 opulence
OP: OPULENCE
The price
For a plain suite, Yacht Club runs about $1.1k a day in the Caribbean. Haven is about $1.5k or more depending on the season.
have not found a MSC YC with a true 2 bedroom suite
@@haydenmueller3595 hmmm maybe Europa will have one?
MSC YC is more affordable than NCL’s Haven.
@@richandvanessa6120 absolutely true
YACHT CLUB 1000% more opulent!!!!!
@@CarlosBalanda well, maybe 150%. Don’t get carried away.
Our experience is the reverse of yours. We are 8 Haven to 1 Yacht Club. We have always had fine butlers on NCL but with the exception of of 1 attempt to fix the hot tub on our balcony, 2 deliveries of drinks to our Cabana on Ocean Cay and to escort us off the ship at the end of the cruise we never saw or heard from our assigned butler on MSC. On the two other occasion I contacted him, he deployed his assistant to respond to our request. On NCL we saw our butler at least 3 times a day even if it was him or her checking to see if we needed any thing. We are booked on another MSC cruise and hoping it will go better. Other than that, quite frankly, I am in total agreement with your assessment. Thank for your video.
@@keithballweg5138 I suppose there are bad eggs in any basket. Very happy to hear our Haven experience may have been an outlier. Sailing Haven again from Rome this November.
You are NOT addressing things equally…
You shouldn’t compare the lack of your times on 1-1
In the beginning though thank you for saying that you have not had equal comparison.
Also, I don’t remember you mentioning the level of the Haven or the Yacht club you were in that will make a difference between what you evidently say is the.. common people or whatever you said, (I’m not going back to recheck your video.)
We have been in both many different levels of both some better than others yes .
However, we have never left thinking we were disappointed.
There’s a lot of different areas you don’t address shame on you.
Shame shame
Can't wait to see Donna's comparison video. I'm sure it'll be enthralling. Just FYI Ms Smarty Pants, we're doing Haven again in November. That butler better be on his best behavior or he's going to get a TH-cam smackdown. We're mentioning names next time.
Typical Trumper
@@daynarez 🤣