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Msc yacht club menus (2024) | top sail lounge nights 7, 8, and 9.

Welcome back to our final installment of our experience in the MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge! It’s been fun to look back at the menus and the food over the past couple of weeks and I’m excited to share the final three dinners we enjoyed on board.

Be sure to check out MSC Yacht Club Nights 1, 2, and 3 and MSC Yacht Club Nights 4, 5, and 6 for a complete look at all of the delicious menus and dishes we enjoyed during the course of our 9-night sailing!

MSC Yacht Club – Night Seven Dinner Menu

On a typical 7-night cruise, this would be our final dinner. However, with MSC Meraviglia’s 9-night sailing, it meant we had tonight and two more meals to go. It’s time to go all out and try multiple dishes!

On night seven, I had FOUR appetizers! Everything sounded so delicious. I started with the Winter Salad and Assorted Chinese Dumplings. After those were finished, our server brought out my Seasonal Vegetable Soup. I knew with all of that food, I couldn’t do two entrées, but I didn’t want to miss trying the risotto (for obvious reasons!), so I ordered an appetizer portion of the Shrimp Risotto. Unfortunately, the portion size was just as big as the main entrée portion!

For my actual main dish, I ordered the Indian Butter Chicken – one of my favorite dishes! Check out the “before” and “after” pics in the gallery below to see what I thought of the dish! I ended my absolute delicious meal with Coffee Ice Cream. Yum.

MSC Yacht Club – Night Eight Dinner Menu

Night eight was our second Gala Dinner on board MSC Meriviglia. There were so many good options… but what to choose?

I couldn’t decide on an entre, so I went with two. As a result, I only ordered two Starters: Arugula, Lollo, and Cherry Tomato Salad and an appetizer portion of the Fettucine Alfredo. Clearly, I didn’t learn my lesson from the night prior, as this was anything but an appetizer portion!

For my two main dishes, I ordered the Truffle Filet Mignon and the Chooley Chawal. I’m a sucker for garbanzo beans and roti bread, and this dish did not disappoint. After all this food, I wasn’t all that hungry for dessert, so I asked if they still had any of the Coffee Ice Cream left from the night before. Like magic, it appeared on the table shortly after.

MSC Yacht Club – Night Nine Dinner Menu

Our final dinner in the Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge. How is it already the last night? Friends we met on board highly recommend Rocky and I share a slice of the lasagna. We were also informed that we could request the chef to make our favorite dishes… so that’s what I did!

I started light with the Tricolor Salad and Gardener’s Minestrone Soup (in the background). As mentioned, we shared a slice of the Lasagna Bolognese.

On the final night, you know I had to get the Asparagus Risotto. However, I also asked the chef for an appetizer portion of my favorite dish of the week: Champagne Risotto. The champagne-version won hands down over the asparagus!

Finally, I ended my last dinner at the Yacht Club with the Lemon Delight.

Overall Thoughts on the Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge

If you didn’t pick up on it through these posts, we loved our experience in the exclusive Yacht Club restaurant Top Sail Lounge. It was some of the best food we’ve tasted across all of our cruises. In fact, MSC confirms that they spend more money per passenger on Yacht Club food than anywhere else on the ship – and it shows. From nightly risottos to Rocky’s multiple lamb dishes an truffled everything… It made for a truly memorable trip.

MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge Menus

Thank you for joining us on this culinary journey where we got to explore nine nights of exclusive dining on board MSC Meraviglia in the Yacht Club’s private restaurant Top Sail Lounge. If you haven’t already, check out the rest of the menus and food photos below!

• MSC Yacht Club Menus (2024) | Top Sail Lounge Nights 1, 2, and 3
• MSC Yacht Club Menus (2024) | Top Sail Lounge Nights 4, 5, and 6

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I tried a ship-within-a-ship cruise experience and it was worth it for the endless perks—here’s why

The MSC Yacht Club affords travelers a totally different cruising experience, but you’ll have to splurge.

I heard tales of luxury from people about the ritzy MSC Yacht Club , the ship-within-a-ship concept where discerning passengers enjoy their own area of the cruise ship that includes a dedicated restaurant, private lounge, separate pool and sundeck as well as private butlers and concierges to take of any whim while cruising. The elevated Yacht Club boasts priority everything while sailing MSC.

I sailed on a four-night cruise on the new MSC Seashore, a glitzy ship with Italian flair intermingled with references to New York City at every turn. Although the ship was well-appointed and had amazing dining, drinking and entertainment venues, and a bountiful Top Sail main buffet, thousands of passengers made the ship feel crowded at times, elevators were slow, and as I strolled through the general pools, they were boisterous and crowded.

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Switch gears to MSC Seashore’s Yacht Club, passkey-protected for lucky guests, and is a 180 from the ship’s general spaces. Once you scan your handy Yacht Club wrist badge, or your room key, you’re instantly given entrance to a breathtaking retreat of 131 staterooms and suites. All this luxury does come at a price. Cruise fares will vary based on destination, time of year, and cabin category, but generally speaking you can expect to pay double for the Yacht Club. And from my experience, it’s worth it. Read more about why you should splurge.

You’re fast-tracked through everything

The Yacht Club’s exclusivity and impeccable service standard started from the moment I got dropped off at the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. There were hundreds of people waiting to board at 1pm on embarkation day. I saw in the distance a canopy that said MSC Yacht Club. My husband and I wheeled our carry-on luggage to the representative under the canopy. I gave her my name and within two seconds, she gave me a sticker to wear and up we ascended on the escalator to check in. Just five minutes later, I was directed to the dedicated check-in area for Yacht Club guests. To my right, I saw about 1,000 people serpentine through ropes to do general check-in. I felt a sense of relief; who wants to wait in that line? Five minutes later, a butler from the Yacht Club insisted on wheeling my luggage to board the ship and I was in my room in a total on 12 minutes from the time I stepped foot out of the car to my stateroom in the Yacht Club.

Relaxing and streamlined

In addition, Yacht Club guests have the freedom to get off the ship first for excursions. Your butler will happily escort you off the ship with a smile. Guests also can disembark on the last morning first, which is a big convenience. Your butler walks you right to the place you disembark, bypassing crowds and hassles. Port Canaveral is about an hour away from Orlando International Airport, and we took a 10 am flight home. We didn’t have to linger around until the afternoon for our flight home.

Another perk is that there’s a special seating area in the theater for shows. All the shows were excellent during my voyage. All other ship passengers have to make reservations in advance for shows but that’s not the case for the privileged Yacht Club passengers. As long as you arrive about 10 minutes before any show you choose, a crew member from the Club will allow you entry into a special roped-off section. Again, no rushing through dinner—you have the flexibility to plan your evenings your way.

Your Yacht Club package is packed with remarkable value

The price tag may sound daunting, but there’s lots of value there. All Yacht Club cabins and suites include a premium drink package that covers beverages up to $15. You can use this perk both in the Yacht Club and throughout the ship. In addition, your package includes a two-device Wi-Fi package, which worked well during my sailing. Finally, you get access to the thermal spa suite, which is a place to indulge after a day in port or a sea day. Commonly, there’s a taboo regarding mini-bars, but not in the Yacht Club. It’s stocked each day with the beverages you want; just tell your butler and consider it done.

You get perks ashore too

If your sailing includes a call to Ocean Cay, MSC’s private island, Yacht Club guests get an elevated experience there too. Yacht Club guests enjoy a private area, and a dedicated restaurant called the Ocean House. While other ship guests were hosted to a buffet of predictable fare, I enjoyed a lobster roll, and my husband chose carne asada. In my opinion, one thing that could be improved was the tram service to the Yacht Club’s private area. We were told the last tram back was 3:30pm if we didn’t want to trek a 15-minute walk in the heat. Since we were docked in Ocean Cay for the evening and weren’t sailing, I was a bit dismayed by this logistical quirk. I felt like I was keeping an eye on my phone to make sure I didn’t miss the last tram.

You have private areas with curated food and drink and outdoor spaces

Within the Yacht Club complex, there’s the Yacht Club Restaurant, Top Sail Lounge and the One Pool Buffet, which are all exclusive to Yacht Club guests. Obviously, the food and service are steps above other dining venues of the ship, I can vouch for that. Although the food is delicious, if you don’t want to pay extra to dine at the specialty restaurants or fuss in the main buffet, eating three meals a day in the Yacht Club restaurant can get a bit monotonous. The breakfast is the same daily, and lunch and dinner offer a menu with daily specials plus a few standby selections like a hamburger or pasta each day. Although the Yacht Club Restaurant concept is desirable, I would strongly suggest dining in other venues on board, especially for dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed specialty dining in Ocean Cay Restaurant, Butcher’s Cut, and Kaito Teppanyaki. I also want to mention that late afternoon high tea is offered daily at the Yacht Club Restaurant. It was one of the nicest I have experienced at sea.

Also available exclusively to Yacht Club passengers is the Top Sail Lounge, which offers panoramic water views and has chef-curated selections from morning through late night. We enjoyed popping into the lounge at all hours to try finger foods and sweets. The One Pool Buffet offers a more casual option for breakfast and lunch by the pool. The buffet has grilled fish, sandwiches and lots of delicious options if you want to dine outside.

There’s also an exclusive area with a private pool and two whirlpools for Yacht Club guests only. The sun deck loungers are very comfortable and I never had to worry about finding a lounger, there are ample. One issue I had was that there was almost no shade on the sun deck; there were shaded day beds for Royal Suite and Owners Suite guests, but beyond those, I couldn’t find any shade, which was disappointing.

You can justify the price at the end of your cruise

Overall, the best way to explain my enthusiasm for my MSC Yacht Club experience is this: it’s better to book an interior stateroom in the Yacht Club than a luxe cabin outside the Yacht Club. It’s worth the splurge and you return home feeling truly pampered and it’s money well-spent. And I make this prediction: Once you try a ship-within-a-ship concept like the MSC Yacht Club, you won’t want cruise any other way. Bon Voyage!

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MSC Seashore Yacht Club Dining Menus, Ocean Cay, Drink and Coffee Menus

By WirelessRoute , May 29, 2022 in MSC Cruises

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I was searching for various menus prior to leaving for the cruise and had hard time finding them.

Attached are various menus that downloaded from the scan bar codes at dining, bars and ocean cay from May 21st 2022 cruise on Seashore.

Hope it helps anyone that curious like me and wanted to see various menus in advance.

QR_OCP_OCEAN-HOUSE_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1653663179.pdf

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More Menus Drinks and Coffee

Msc Yacht Club Drink Menu.pdf Seashore Brooklyn Cafe COFFEE-AND-BAR-LIST.pdf Seshore_SPORTS-BAR-LIST.pdf The-WINE-CELLAR-LIST.pdf Yacht-Club-OCEAN-HOUSE-Ocean_Cay_Menu.pdf Yacht-Club-ROOM-SERVICE-Menu.pdf

YC Breakfast Menu's

Stayed the Same for the whole cruise.

YC_BREAKFAST.pdf

YC Lunch Menu's

YC_LUNCH_DAY2.pdf YC_LUNCH_DAY5.pdf YC_LUNCH_DAY6.pdf

YC Dinner Menu's

We requested Indian food several nights in addition to trying items off the YC dining menu. We have done this on many cruises with various cruise lines before as many of the chefs are either Indian or very good at cooking Indian food. We got a lot of curious stares but the Indian food was fantastic! Would not hesitate to ask for it.

YC_DINNER_DAY2.pdf YC_DINNER_DAY4.pdf YC_DINNER_DAY5.pdf YC_DINNER_DAY6.pdf YC_DINNER_DAY7.pdf

Many thanks for you doing this!  

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Thanks.   🥂

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On our April cruise we had some amazing cooked to order Indian dinners.  They cannot do enough to please guests in the YC.

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Updated Bar Menus (As of 6/23/24 on Seashore)

By squigglydownunder , June 24 in MSC Cruises

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They changed a lot of the drink menus in the last week and I don't know that they were all posted here. I saved what I could while we were on the ship.

Aviation Gin is off the menu now though they still had one cocktail that contained in at the Cocktail Bar. Oddly enough, a bottle of Aviation was still on display at the Brooklyn Cafe though they wouldn't/couldn't make a drink with it. Generic Bar menu (Shine, Le Cabaret Rouge, Seashore Bar) QR_K_BAR-LIST-GENERIC_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1718931350.pdf

Generic Bar menu with Coffee (Brooklyn Cafe)

QR_S_COFFEE-AND-BAR-LIST-GENERIC_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1719021617.pdf

Cocktail Bar menu QR_AM_COCKTAIL-BAR-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1719107239.pdf

Sports Bar menu (they no longer do wine or cocktails, only beer and chasers)

QR_UU_BEVERAGE-FOOD-MENU_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1719018693.pdf

MDR Wine menu

QR_B_WINE-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1718925310.pdf

Pool Bar menu (Jungle Bar)

QR_T_POOL-BAR-LIST_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1718909846.pdf

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Very helpful!  Thanks for posting!  These menu offerings beat Celebrity in both price and inclusions.

 I wonder what the story is with Aviation Gin?  It's not like it is that expensive.  Hendrick's, my go to, is usually more expensive and they still have it listed.  

12 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:  I wonder what the story is with Aviation Gin?  It's not like it is that expensive.  Hendrick's, my go to, is usually more expensive and they still have it listed.  

Maybe just different distributor deals?

I think they actually added more gins to the menu from the previous menu, and all are larger upcharges compared to Aviation.

1 minute ago, squigglydownunder said:   Maybe just different distributor deals?   I think they actually added more gins to the menu from the previous menu, and all are larger upcharges compared to Aviation.

No idea really.  Guess I'll wait and see if it is available when we sail in September and order an Aviation / diet tonic just to see what happen. 

Do you happen to have the Champagne Bar menu?  I love the Champagne cocktails, especially the one with the Blueberries and just wondered if they adjusted that menu as well,

CruisingFox27

We've just sailed on Grandiosa in the Mediterranean, all of the gin was Whitley. The drinks menu was considerably different to our last sailing in November. 

QR_FG_YC-COMPLIMENTARY_OTHER_DAYX_EN_1718732859.pdf

4 hours ago, detwings said: Do you happen to have the Champagne Bar menu?  I love the Champagne cocktails, especially the one with the Blueberries and just wondered if they adjusted that menu as well,

Sorry, I did not.

4 hours ago, detwings said: Do you happen to have the Champagne Bar menu?

This one is a few months old  but should still be fairly close. 

CHAMPAGNE-BAR.pdf

Thanks for the info!  We're sailing in September (YC).  Being a bit of a wine snob (LOL), now I know I had better be specific when I order rose' to clarify NOT WHITE ZINFANDEL. 🙂   I can appreciate having the option, but I prefer a dry wine.  And my husband should be happy with Woodford & the beer choices. 

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3 hours ago, luvseaside said: I know I had better be specific when I order rose' to clarify NOT WHITE ZINFANDEL

Indeed! If you are with the same server team for each dinner, they'll probably be able to figure out your tastes after just one or two nights. We were extra careful when asking for a RED zinfandel too. Ask about different grapes -- I especially like a Malbec with red meat as a nice change from cabernet sauvignon.

40 minutes ago, Best Cat Mom said: I especially like a Malbec with red meat as a nice change from cabernet sauvignon.

 I am with you 100% there.  I also enjoy a pinot noir with seafood.  The only "white" I'll drink is champagne .. My DW on the other hand enjoys Moscato.  It's about the only wine I can get her to drink.. 

4 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: My DW on the other hand enjoys Moscato.  It's about the only wine I can get her to drink.

I love a crisp New Zealand sauvignon blanc with seafood. Moscato is too sweet for me. If she likes that, she should try a semi-sweet Gewürztraminer. It's has a similar sweetness and I like it to counteract a sour-type food, such as pork and sauerkraut.

PS: Maybe we need a thread for YC food and wine pairings? 😉

8 hours ago, Best Cat Mom said: I love a crisp New Zealand sauvignon blanc with seafood. Moscato is too sweet for me. If she likes that, she should try a semi-sweet Gewürztraminer. It's has a similar sweetness and I like it to counteract a sour-type food, such as pork and sauerkraut.

 I'll try and remember that in September. 

8 hours ago, Best Cat Mom said:   PS: Maybe we need a thread for YC food and wine pairings? 😉

 I think that is a great idea but my entries would be boring - Malbec, Pino Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Syrah.  I drink most of them with most anything.  I usually defer to what the sommelier recommends as long as it's red. 

I hope we have a good sommelier on our upcoming Seascape cruise.

On 6/28/2024 at 7:38 AM, Até said: This one is a few months old  but should still be fairly close.    CHAMPAGNE-BAR.pdf 488.22 kB  ·  17 downloads

Is the Champagne Bar included in the Yacht Club Premium Plus drink package.   

1 hour ago, chrisgp999 said: Is the Champagne Bar included in the Yacht Club Premium Plus drink package. 

Outside the Yacht Club you have the Premium Extra package so it covers up to  €14/$16.  If the drink is more you just pay the difference plus gratuity . 

19 hours ago, Até said: Outside the Yacht Club you have the Premium Extra package so it covers up to  €14/$16.  If the drink is more you just pay the difference plus gratuity . 

I am familiar with the terms and conditions of the drink package. I was asking if the Champagne Bar accepts the drink package. There are various venues on different MSC ships where drink packages are not accepted. 

Some of these changes are puzzling.  The Sports Bar is truly one of the great bars on the ship.  Changing it to beer and chasers only really makes no sense.

1 hour ago, chrisgp999 said: I was asking if the Champagne Bar accepts the drink package. There are various venues on different MSC ships where drink packages are not accepted. 

I see.  I've had no trouble using the regular drinks packages nor the YC package at the Champagne Bar.  I can't think of any ship where MSC considers the Champagne Bar as a "signature venue".

On 6/30/2024 at 10:20 AM, Até said: I see.  I've had no trouble using the regular drinks packages nor the YC package at the Champagne Bar.  I can't think of any ship where MSC considers the Champagne Bar as a "signature venue".

Noted and thanks.  👌

When did the sports bar change to beer only? We just got off the ship on Sunday, June  30th and had regular cocktails all week. Confused

4 hours ago, jamon said: When did the sports bar change to beer only? We just got off the ship on Sunday, June  30th and had regular cocktails all week. Confused

Not sure.  It's pretty close to one I saved from last Fall.  Just missing the gin project section. 

SPORTS-BAR-LIST.pdf

On 7/3/2024 at 3:40 PM, jamon said: When did the sports bar change to beer only? We just got off the ship on Sunday, June  30th and had regular cocktails all week. Confused

Seashore was beer and chasers only on our cruise 6/20-23

Anyone know if the fancy coffees at the bars are included with the non alcoholic package? I wonder where we can get protein cocktails. I will have to check the pictures of the menu in this discussion. 

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MSC CRUISES REVEALS TOP REASONS WHY MSC YACHT CLUB IS A GUEST FAVOURITE

The cruise line reveals the top features of its exclusive msc yacht club, according to guest feedback guests in the msc yacht club are able to benefit from dedicated key-card access only areas, priority disembarkation and embarkation at every port, 24-hour butler and concierge services, dedicated shore excursions, reserved seating in the theatre, an all-inclusive hassle-free experience and more..

Geneva, Switzerland – 23 September 2024 – From being welcomed at a dedicated lounge in the cruise port terminal with premium champagne and prosecco to VIP access to the best seats in the theatre, MSC Cruises is revealing some of the most-loved benefits of its luxurious MSC Yacht Club.

The cruise line’s exclusive “ship-within-a-ship” concept offers guests the ultimate comfort, privacy and personalised service on holiday with keycard-only access to an array of private facilities.

With elegant and spacious suites, an exclusive restaurant, lounge, pool and sundeck, the MSC Yacht Club offers its guests a secluded sanctuary while allowing them to enjoy the countless facilities and entertainment possibilities available throughout the rest of the ship. The 24-hour butler is incredibly popular among guests along with a dedicated concierge to offer guests complete peace of mind by managing every aspect of their stay. From booking spa treatments and speciality restaurants to organizing special celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries, these dedicated professionals are always at hand to ensure every detail is flawlessly arranged. Other advantages to the MSC Yacht Club our guests tell us they love are:

1.Dedicated check-in and priority embarkation

Upon arrival at the port terminal, MSC Yacht Club guests are welcomed into a dedicated area and offered premium snacks and delicious drinks including a selection of champagne and prosecco. From there, a butler will quickly and seamlessly escort them through security checks to lead them to the MSC Yacht Club’s Top Sail Lounge, where guests receive a personalised welcome speech by the concierge, accompanied by bespoke beverages for a luxurious start to their holiday.

2. Exclusive privileges enabling guests to make the most of their time MSC Yacht Club guests enjoy priority disembarkation and embarkation at every port, with a butler escorting them from the MSC Yacht Club area to the pier or terminal. They can also make the most of the reserved seating in the ship’s theatre by being escorted to the theatre to a special reserved area with no need to reserve in advance. Guests can also enjoy the new exclusive MSC Yacht Club shore excursions which provide thoughtfully curated experiences with knowledgeable guides, private transportation, and small groups, allowing them to maximize their time and fully immerse themselves in each destination.

3. An all-inclusive experience

The MSC Yacht Club’s all-inclusive experience guarantees a complete peace of mind for guests, with a premium drink package, unlimited Wi-Fi and access to the thermal area provided. In select ships, suites come with their own Nespresso coffee machine and an array of East India Company teas for caffeine and tea lovers to enjoy. The minibar is also included and refilled daily and can be tailored to guests preferences by asking the butler.

4. Exclusive, elegant, and luxurious experiences

Guests can indulge in a range of refined experiences not available in other areas of the ship, including the ultimate high tea experience in the private Top Sail Lounge with butler service and champagne upon arrival. Provided once a week per cruise, guests can indulge in the finest teas from the East India Tea Company, served with delicious scones, sandwiches and pastries in traditional British fashion.

5. Culinary delights and a sommelier in the MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

The MSC Yacht Club restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience, combining exceptional food and impeccable service, with a sommelier, frequently praised for their extensive knowledge, to elevate the dining experience by expertly pairing wines with each dish. Menus offer classic Mediterranean and international dishes inspired by the regions in which the ship is sailing and a dedicated team of international chefs enhance the culinary experience with a focus on sourcing local premium products. 6. From personalised touches to tailor-made shore excursions

Guests of the MSC Yacht Club can also expect daily amenities and delicacies, ranging from fresh fruits to macarons and chocolates as well as a spirit bottle of guests’ choice delivered in-suite. MSC Yacht Club guests also benefit from unpacking and packing services, as well as a personal shopping session in the onboard boutiques outside of regular opening hours or even a private jewellery viewing in the comfort of the guest’s suite. Guests can also enjoy the MED by MSC, our exclusive range of organic amenities specifically catered for MSC Yacht Club guests. Finaly, guests can also ask for tailor-made excursions and customised experiences with private guides and transportation for experiences crafted to their wishes.

7. A family-friendly area with extra-services allowing parents privacy and peace of mind. For ease, families travelling with children don’t need to leave the MSC Yacht Club area when their children need to be collected, their butler can collect the guests’ children from the kid’s club and bring them to wherever the parents are, meaning the experience is seamless for the whole family. 8. Dedicated area in MSC Cruises Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

For those guests traveling in the Caribbean, the exclusive MSC Yacht Club experience extends to this Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, where a private beach and restaurant await. This exclusive area, the MSC Yacht Club Ocean’s house, provides members with the same high level of service and personalised attention that they enjoy onboard. MSC Yacht Club Executive Director, Marion Baland, says:

“ There are even more advantages of the MSC Yacht Club just waiting to be discovered by guests. The beauty of the MSC Yacht Club lies in its ability to offer the best of both worlds. Whether guests are seeking a vibrant and varied entertainment experience for the whole family or a more serene and leisurely pace, it caters to all preferences. This flexibility sets it apart from other cruise lines, making it an ideal option for families, groups of friends, or couples. This is one of the aspects we’ve highlighted in our latest and brand new MSC Yacht Club marketing campaign, which was launched today and showcases its exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice.”

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Vladivostok (Russia, Primorsky Krai)

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Region Asia

Local Time 2024-09-28 12:26

Vladivostok is a port city located in Russia (northeastern Asia), and on Golden Horn Bay (Sea of Japan). The city covers a total area of approx 331 km2 (128 mi2) and has population around 0,6 million.

The port city is the terminus of Russia's largest Pacific railway system (Trans-Siberian Railroad) and also the main naval base of Russia's Pacific fleet. The harbor is being kept open by icebreakers during winter months and serves as base for whaling and fishing vessels. Far Eastern State University is also here. The city is a major center of scientific research.

After the port city is named the 2015-built icebreaker Vladivostok .

The town was founded in 1860 as a military outpost and grew rapidly after 1903 when the Trans-Siberian railway was completed. During 1918-1922, Vladivostok was occupied by Japanese and Allied forces.

Port Vladivostok is ice-free the whole year-round. In 2002, the port had a foreign shipping trade turnover worth USD 275 million. In 2015, a special economic zone was established within the free port.

The city's main industries/employers are the Russian naval base, cargo shipping, commercial fishing. Fishing accounts for about 4/5 of the commercial production. A major source of revenue is the Japanese cars import.

In 2012, the city hosted the 24th Summit of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum on Russky Island. In preparation for the event, the city's infrastructure was improved and two giant cable-stayed bridges were built - Zolotoy Rog Bridge (over Golden Horn Bay, city center) and Russky Bridge (connecting with Russky Island).

The 4-lane Russky Bridge (across Eastern Bosphorus strait) is the world's longest cable-stayed bridge ever constructed -(length 3,1 km / 10,200 ft). Its longest span is 1,1 km (3622 ft). The bridge's clearance above is 70 m (230 ft). The construction cost around USD 1,1 billion.

In August 2016, the Chinese ship Chinese Taishan (former Costa Voyager) made a maiden port call. Liner's operator (Bohai Cruises) soon announced the company's decision to include Vladivostok in its regularly scheduled roundtrip itineraries.

On July 31, 2017, the Peace Boat-chartered cruise ship Ocean Dream made a maiden port call in Vladivostok, with around 1200 tourists from Japan and South Korea. The voyage departed Port Kobe (Japan) on July 27th and visited Yeosu (Korea) , Vladivostok, Hakodate (Japan) , Sakaiminato-Matsue (Japan) and Busan (Korea) .

In 2017, cruise ships managed by Costa Asia ( Carnival Corporation 's subsidiary) visited Port Vladivostok 6 times. The first vessel ( Costa Victoria - max capacity 2314 passengers) docked here in May 2016. In 2017, the cruise port handled 13 ship calls. In 2016, their number was 6.

In 2018, the area near the cruise berth was dredged to allow docking of bigger vessels. On February 26 was opened port's season 2018 with Amadea ( Phoenix Reisen ) carrying over 500 passengers. Among 2018's highlights were the maiden calls by the large liners MSC Splendida (3900 pax), Costa Serena (3600 pax) and Costa Fortuna (3250 pax). On May 12, 2018, Costa Serena became the ever-largest cruise ship docking in Vladivostok. The liner carried over 3000 passengers and crew. It arrived from South Korea (roundtrip Busan itinerary) being chartered by Lotte Tours. Tourists were greeted with a live performance by Far Eastern State Technical Fisheries University students (drummers, singers, dancers). The seaport and Vladivostok tour operators arranged a total of 79 buses each with a Korean-speaking tour guide.

In 2019 (March through October) were booked for berthing a total of 16 ships, among which the RCI-Royal Caribbean 's Quantum and Spectrum . Other large-sized liners were Costa Serena (5 times), Costa neoRomantica (3 times), Diamond Princess , Holland America 's Maasdam and Westerdam , Ocean Dream .

Season 2019 started on March 20 with MS Albatros (Phoenix Reisen), with estimated nearly 30,000 cruise passengers (plus ~70,000 ferry passengers) to be handled at Vladivostok Sea Terminal. In 2019, Vladivostok also restarted its homeport operations with locals and tourists able to book cruises leaving from Vladivostok (mainly to ports in Korea and Japan) and fly-cruise deals (via air/sea programs). There are plans for establishing a local (Russian) cruise line to operate itineraries to other Russian Far East destinations.

On Sept 9, 2019, Spectrum OTS became the ever-largest passenger ship to visit a Russian Federation port. The vessel docked in Vladivostok and was boarded by 200+ Russian VIP guests. Next is listed the 8-day "Russia and Japan Cruise" itinerary roundtrip from China.

Via Vladivostok, the Russian cargo shipping company FESCO serves three express routes connecting Russia with South Korea, China and Japan - Busan to Moscow (15-days transit launched June 2018), Shanghai to Moscow (20-days transit launched January 2017) and Toyama to Moscow (15-days transit launched April 2018). The new services allow delivery time reduction achieved by implementing new pass-through technology (port-railway). Busan to Vladivostok transit time is 2 days.

In January 2021, FESCO for the first time exported containerized grain delivered from Khabarovsk. The TEU-containers were shipped to China's Qingdao and Chiwan ports. FESCO's Russia-China service is 2-week (transit time 14 days). FESCO started bulk shipping of gran (from Krasnoyarsk) to China in 2018 with the new Siberia-to-Far East (Kamchatka and Magadan) service via FESCO-owned trains.

In December 2021, FESCO acquired JSC Port Gaydamak (FEMSTA containership terminal) which was planned for modernization and expansion in 2024. The facility is used mainly for transshipment (400,000+ tons of grain annually) and general cargoes. Also in December was inaugurated the "FESCO West Gate Bridge" (2-4-times a month intermodal containership service on the route Vladivostok- Kaliningrad/Baltiysk ) linking the Asia-Pacific countries with Europe. With an estimated transit time of 36 days, the Vladivostok-Kaliningrad service is nearly 1,5 times faster than the Suez Canal alternative.

Vladivostok cruise terminal

Cruise ships dock at Vladivostok Sea Terminal where their passengers are welcomed with a ceremony that includes live performances of traditional Russian dances, folklore songs and drummers. The event is organized by the company Vladivostok Sea Terminal, LLC.

To all passengers are given free city maps and tour guides, provided by Primorsky Region's Tourist Information Center. Traditionally, an outdoor market with Russian souvenirs is also organized for the disembarking tourists.

Vladivostok tours, shore excursions, hotels

City tours and shore excursions.

• In Olga Bay is located the port town Olga (population around 4,000) -  the administrative center of Olginsky District (Primorsky Krai, Russia). The St Olga military post was established in 1860.
• Lazovsky Nature Reserve is accessed through the port town Preobrazhina (aka Preobrazhenie).

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