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MSC Voyagers Club Benefits Overview
The MSC Voyagers Club is MSC Cruises’ loyalty program, designed to reward frequent cruisers with exclusive perks and privileges. Membership is free and open to anyone who has cruised with MSC since 2006 or has a confirmed booking.
The program features six tiers: Welcome, Classic, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Blue Diamond - each offering increasing benefits based on points earned. Points are accrued through cruises (based on experience type and length), pre-paid onboard services, and onboard spending. Membership is valid for five years, requiring at least one cruise in that period to remain active. Below is a detailed breakdown of the benefits for each tier.
Membership Tiers and Points Requirements
-Welcome: 0–1 points (for those with a confirmed booking or first cruise)
-Classic: 1–2,199 points
-Silver: 2,200–4,299 points
-Gold: 4,300–9,999 points
-Diamond: 10,000–24,999 points
-Blue Diamond: 25,000+ points
How to Earn Points:
-Cruise Booking: Points vary by experience (Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, MSC Yacht Club) and cruise length:
-4 nights or fewer: Bella (200), Fantastica (400), Aurea (600), Yacht Club (800)
-5–9 nights: Bella (500), Fantastica (700), Aurea (1,000), Yacht Club (1,500)
-9+ nights: Bella (800), Fantastica (1,000), Aurea (1,500), Yacht Club (2,000)
-Pre-Paid Onboard Services: 100 points per $150 spent (e.g., spa, excursions).
-Onboard Spending: 100 points per $150 spent (excludes casino; only the cardholder paying earns points).
-Bonus Points:
- 100 points for joining before cruising.
- 100 points for updating contact details 72 hours before sailing.
- Double points on Voyagers Exclusives cruises.
- Triple points for MSC World Cruise (plus 5-year membership extension for Classic and above).
-Status Match: Match loyalty status from other cruise lines, hotels, or tour operators to a comparable MSC tier for instant benefits.
- Points are credited approximately 10 days after disembarkation.
Benefits by Tier
Welcome Tier (0–1 points)
- Access to MSC Voyagers Selection: Up to 15% discount on select sailings.
- Ability to earn points for future tier upgrades.
- Note: Limited perks, as this is the introductory tier.
Classic Tier (1–2,199 points)
- All Welcome Tier benefits, plus:
-Cruise Discounts:
- 5% off all cruises (not combinable with MSC Grand Tours or Tandem cabin discounts).
- Up to 15% on Voyagers Selection sailings.
- Additional 5% for bookings made 6–12 months in advance (double points if over 12 months).
-Onboard Discounts:
- 10% off MSC Logo Shop (first purchase over €50; excludes tobacco, electronics, Effy, Dead Sea products).
- 20% off photographs.
- 10% off digital accessories.
- 5% off internet packages.
- 50% off F1® Simulator.
- 10% off spa, salon, and fitness services.
-Other Perks:
- Double points on Voyagers Exclusives cruises.
- Access to special onboard events (cruises over 3 nights; details communicated onboard).
Silver Tier (2,200–4,299 points)
- All Classic Tier benefits, plus:
-Onboard Credit: €/$50 per person for Voyagers Exclusives bookings made 9+ months in advance.
-Onboard Discounts:
- 10% off laundry packages.
-Priority Services:
- Priority line for changing dining seating time.
-Milestone Reward: Tailored loyalty gift (e.g., milestone pin).
-Events: Invitation to exclusive onboard events (e.g., Black Party, Chocolate Ship).
Gold Tier (4,300–9,999 points)
- All Silver Tier benefits, plus:
-Onboard Discounts:
- 15% off MSC Logo Shop (first purchase over €50; same exclusions).
-Onboard Perks:
- Special gift (e.g., MSC-branded shopping bag).
- One-hour thermal area session (once per cruise).
- Courtesy toweling bathrobe and slippers.
- One free F1® Simulator circuit.
-Priority Services:
- Early access to theater shows (30–15 minutes prior; reservations required).
-Additional Perks:
- Complimentary dancing classes.
- Access to MSC Ambassador program (online polls, community engagement).
Diamond Tier (10,000–24,999 points)
- All Gold Tier benefits, plus:
-Onboard Perks:
- Complimentary specialty restaurant dinner for two (tasting menu, no beverages; one per cruise; fine print: only one dinner per cabin if both are Diamond members).
- Complimentary in-cabin dessert (spumante with chocolate-dipped fruit).
- MSC-branded beauty case.
-Priority Services:
- Priority check-in (after security).
- Dedicated luggage drop-off.
- Priority access to tenders in ports.
- Priority cabin upgrade (if available; not guaranteed).
-Other Perks:
- Complimentary behind-the-scenes ship tour (where available).
- Special welcome from the Captain and entertainment show during events.
Blue Diamond Tier (25,000+ points)
- All Diamond Tier benefits, plus:
-Priority Services:
- Flexible check-in time with priority embarkation via MSC Yacht Club check-in desk.
- Access to Yacht Club Lounge for check-in.
- Dedicated luggage drop-off via Yacht Club.
- Priority access to tender boats.
- Highest priority for cabin upgrades (if available).
-Dining Flexibility:
- My Choice dining (dine anytime within main restaurant hours).
-Complimentary Amenities:
- Free Browse internet package (one device per member).
- One free shuttle bus ticket (where available).
-Exclusive Perks:
- Private meet-and-greet with the Captain or ship officer.
- Blue Diamond Welcome Kit (includes pin, ship model, home fragrance).
-Note: Blue Diamond status is only achievable through MSC cruises, not via Status Match.
Additional Program Benefits
-MSC World Cruise Perks:
- Triple points based on experience type.
- Automatic 5-year membership extension for Classic, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Blue Diamond members booking the full cruise.
-Status Match Program:
- Match loyalty status from other cruise lines (e.g., Carnival, Celebrity), hotels, or tour operators to a comparable MSC tier.
- Instant 5% cruise fare discount and onboard perks after approval.
- Available to guests 18+; one-time request.
-Voyagers Exclusives Program:
- Extra 5% discount for bookings 6–12 months in advance.
- €/$50 onboard credit per person for Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Blue Diamond members booking 12+ months in advance.
- Double points for bookings over 12 months.
-Membership for All Ages:
- Open to all, but guests under 18 require parent/guardian registration.
- Some benefits (e.g., shop discounts, specialty dining) are not available to those under 18 or on cruises of 3 nights or less.
-Expiration Policy:
- Membership expires if no cruise is taken within 5 years of enrollment or last disembarkation.
- Expired members restart at Classic tier with a new membership number.
Important Notes:
-Booking Requirement: Provide your membership number at booking to ensure benefits.
-Onboard Benefits: Vary by ship, destination, and cruise length. Some perks (e.g., free dinner, tours) are subject to availability and fine print.
-Value of Perks:
- The 5% cruise fare discount (Classic and above) offers significant savings, especially for families or groups.
- Higher tiers (Diamond, Blue Diamond) provide premium perks like priority services and complimentary amenities, but the program lacks “wow” perks like free cruises compared to other lines.
- The complimentary specialty dinner (Diamond, Blue Diamond) excludes drinks and has restrictions (e.g., one dinner per cabin).
-Status Match Appeal: Ideal for cruisers loyal to other brands, offering instant benefits without prior MSC cruises.
-Blue Diamond Exclusivity: Introduced in November 2024, this tier rewards MSC’s most dedicated guests with Yacht Club-level privileges.
For specific details on points or benefits for your cruise, log into your MSC account or contact MSC directly.
The MSC Voyagers Club is MSC Cruises’ loyalty program, designed to reward frequent cruisers with exclusive perks and privileges. Membership is free and open to anyone who has cruised with MSC since 2006 or has a confirmed booking.
The program features six tiers: Welcome, Classic, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Blue Diamond - each offering increasing benefits based on points earned. Points are accrued through cruises (based on experience type and length), pre-paid onboard services, and onboard spending. Membership is valid for five years, requiring at least one cruise in that period to remain active. Below is a detailed breakdown of the benefits for each tier.
Membership Tiers and Points Requirements
-Welcome: 0–1 points (for those with a confirmed booking or first cruise)
-Classic: 1–2,199 points
-Silver: 2,200–4,299 points
-Gold: 4,300–9,999 points
-Diamond: 10,000–24,999 points
-Blue Diamond: 25,000+ points
How to Earn Points:
-Cruise Booking: Points vary by experience (Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, MSC Yacht Club) and cruise length:
-4 nights or fewer: Bella (200), Fantastica (400), Aurea (600), Yacht Club (800)
-5–9 nights: Bella (500), Fantastica (700), Aurea (1,000), Yacht Club (1,500)
-9+ nights: Bella (800), Fantastica (1,000), Aurea (1,500), Yacht Club (2,000)
-Pre-Paid Onboard Services: 100 points per $150 spent (e.g., spa, excursions).
-Onboard Spending: 100 points per $150 spent (excludes casino; only the cardholder paying earns points).
-Bonus Points:
- 100 points for joining before cruising.
- 100 points for updating contact details 72 hours before sailing.
- Double points on Voyagers Exclusives cruises.
- Triple points for MSC World Cruise (plus 5-year membership extension for Classic and above).
-Status Match: Match loyalty status from other cruise lines, hotels, or tour operators to a comparable MSC tier for instant benefits.
- Points are credited approximately 10 days after disembarkation.
Benefits by Tier
Welcome Tier (0–1 points)
- Access to MSC Voyagers Selection: Up to 15% discount on select sailings.
- Ability to earn points for future tier upgrades.
- Note: Limited perks, as this is the introductory tier.
Classic Tier (1–2,199 points)
- All Welcome Tier benefits, plus:
-Cruise Discounts:
- 5% off all cruises (not combinable with MSC Grand Tours or Tandem cabin discounts).
- Up to 15% on Voyagers Selection sailings.
- Additional 5% for bookings made 6–12 months in advance (double points if over 12 months).
-Onboard Discounts:
- 10% off MSC Logo Shop (first purchase over €50; excludes tobacco, electronics, Effy, Dead Sea products).
- 20% off photographs.
- 10% off digital accessories.
- 5% off internet packages.
- 50% off F1® Simulator.
- 10% off spa, salon, and fitness services.
-Other Perks:
- Double points on Voyagers Exclusives cruises.
- Access to special onboard events (cruises over 3 nights; details communicated onboard).
Silver Tier (2,200–4,299 points)
- All Classic Tier benefits, plus:
-Onboard Credit: €/$50 per person for Voyagers Exclusives bookings made 9+ months in advance.
-Onboard Discounts:
- 10% off laundry packages.
-Priority Services:
- Priority line for changing dining seating time.
-Milestone Reward: Tailored loyalty gift (e.g., milestone pin).
-Events: Invitation to exclusive onboard events (e.g., Black Party, Chocolate Ship).
Gold Tier (4,300–9,999 points)
- All Silver Tier benefits, plus:
-Onboard Discounts:
- 15% off MSC Logo Shop (first purchase over €50; same exclusions).
-Onboard Perks:
- Special gift (e.g., MSC-branded shopping bag).
- One-hour thermal area session (once per cruise).
- Courtesy toweling bathrobe and slippers.
- One free F1® Simulator circuit.
-Priority Services:
- Early access to theater shows (30–15 minutes prior; reservations required).
-Additional Perks:
- Complimentary dancing classes.
- Access to MSC Ambassador program (online polls, community engagement).
Diamond Tier (10,000–24,999 points)
- All Gold Tier benefits, plus:
-Onboard Perks:
- Complimentary specialty restaurant dinner for two (tasting menu, no beverages; one per cruise; fine print: only one dinner per cabin if both are Diamond members).
- Complimentary in-cabin dessert (spumante with chocolate-dipped fruit).
- MSC-branded beauty case.
-Priority Services:
- Priority check-in (after security).
- Dedicated luggage drop-off.
- Priority access to tenders in ports.
- Priority cabin upgrade (if available; not guaranteed).
-Other Perks:
- Complimentary behind-the-scenes ship tour (where available).
- Special welcome from the Captain and entertainment show during events.
Blue Diamond Tier (25,000+ points)
- All Diamond Tier benefits, plus:
-Priority Services:
- Flexible check-in time with priority embarkation via MSC Yacht Club check-in desk.
- Access to Yacht Club Lounge for check-in.
- Dedicated luggage drop-off via Yacht Club.
- Priority access to tender boats.
- Highest priority for cabin upgrades (if available).
-Dining Flexibility:
- My Choice dining (dine anytime within main restaurant hours).
-Complimentary Amenities:
- Free Browse internet package (one device per member).
- One free shuttle bus ticket (where available).
-Exclusive Perks:
- Private meet-and-greet with the Captain or ship officer.
- Blue Diamond Welcome Kit (includes pin, ship model, home fragrance).
-Note: Blue Diamond status is only achievable through MSC cruises, not via Status Match.
Additional Program Benefits
-MSC World Cruise Perks:
- Triple points based on experience type.
- Automatic 5-year membership extension for Classic, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Blue Diamond members booking the full cruise.
-Status Match Program:
- Match loyalty status from other cruise lines (e.g., Carnival, Celebrity), hotels, or tour operators to a comparable MSC tier.
- Instant 5% cruise fare discount and onboard perks after approval.
- Available to guests 18+; one-time request.
-Voyagers Exclusives Program:
- Extra 5% discount for bookings 6–12 months in advance.
- €/$50 onboard credit per person for Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Blue Diamond members booking 12+ months in advance.
- Double points for bookings over 12 months.
-Membership for All Ages:
- Open to all, but guests under 18 require parent/guardian registration.
- Some benefits (e.g., shop discounts, specialty dining) are not available to those under 18 or on cruises of 3 nights or less.
-Expiration Policy:
- Membership expires if no cruise is taken within 5 years of enrollment or last disembarkation.
- Expired members restart at Classic tier with a new membership number.
Important Notes:
-Booking Requirement: Provide your membership number at booking to ensure benefits.
-Onboard Benefits: Vary by ship, destination, and cruise length. Some perks (e.g., free dinner, tours) are subject to availability and fine print.
-Value of Perks:
- The 5% cruise fare discount (Classic and above) offers significant savings, especially for families or groups.
- Higher tiers (Diamond, Blue Diamond) provide premium perks like priority services and complimentary amenities, but the program lacks “wow” perks like free cruises compared to other lines.
- The complimentary specialty dinner (Diamond, Blue Diamond) excludes drinks and has restrictions (e.g., one dinner per cabin).
-Status Match Appeal: Ideal for cruisers loyal to other brands, offering instant benefits without prior MSC cruises.
-Blue Diamond Exclusivity: Introduced in November 2024, this tier rewards MSC’s most dedicated guests with Yacht Club-level privileges.
For specific details on points or benefits for your cruise, log into your MSC account or contact MSC directly.