Is MSC Yacht Club Really Worth the Extra Money?

Is the MSC Yacht Club really worth the extra money? In this three-minute conversation, I had a quick chit chat with Erin Douglas, Senior Vice President of Trade Sales for MSC Cruises USA, to discuss what makes the MSC Yacht Club different and why it is the only way I would personally sail MSC. The Yacht Club creates a private luxury retreat within a large, activity-filled cruise ship. Guests receive 24-hour butler and concierge service, priority embarkation, exclusive dining, access to the Top Sail Lounge, a private pool deck, premium drinks, Wi-Fi and other elevated amenities. For me, it offers the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the restaurants, entertainment and excitement of a large MSC ship, then return to a quieter and more personalized luxury experience. Is MSC Yacht Club worth the upgrade? Watch our conversation and tell me what you think in the comments. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to Trips & Ships Luxury Travel for honest cruise reviews, ship tours, destination inspiration, luxury travel advice and conversations with the leaders shaping the travel industry. ABOUT ANGELA HUGHES Angela Hughes is the founder and CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel. She has traveled to more than 121 countries across all seven continents and was named one of the 2026 Most Influential Women in Travel and the 2024 Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year. Angela is a travel-industry educator, writer, television contributor, public speaker and private consultant. She specializes in luxury cruises, river cruises, expedition travel, safaris, guided touring and extraordinary journeys around the world. PLAN YOUR NEXT JOURNEY Trips & Ships Luxury Travel https://www.tripsandships.com sales@tripsandships.com PUBLIC SPEAKING, PRIVATE CONSULTING AND TRAVEL-ADVISOR EDUCATION Luxury Travel University https://www.luxurytraveluniversity.com JOIN OUR TRAVEL-ADVISOR COMMUNITY Luxury Host Agency https://www.luxuryhostagency.com FOLLOW TRIPS & SHIPS Instagram: @tripsandshipsluxurytravel TikTok: @tripsandships YouTube: @tripsandshipsluxurytravel DISCLAIMER Cruise fares, amenities, inclusions and availability are subject to change. The opinions expressed in this video are based on Angela’s personal travel experience. Trips & Ships Luxury Travel may earn a commission when travel is booked through our agency at no additional cost to the traveler. #MSCYachtClub #MSCCruises #LuxuryCruise #yachtclub #mscyachtclub #explora #oceancruise #cruise #caribbeancruise #