The new MSC 'experience thing' - thoughts?

[Skipper Tim]

I don't know what to make of MSC's 'experience' categories. MSC's pricing strategies are overly complex already, why add another layer of complexity?

 

In short they are:

 

'Bella' = cheap and cheerful. Pay extra for everything. Lowest in priority.

'Fantastica' = the previous MSC 'standard'.

'Aurea' = Near the Spa and comes with the option of 'My Time Dining'

'Yacht Club' = luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, with concierge and butler

'Berlusconi' = invitation only, private restaurant, 'pillows and prostitutes' menu

 

Thoughts?

[American Bear]

I don't know what to make of MSC's 'experience' categories. MSC's pricing strategies are overly complex already, why add another layer of complexity?

 

In short they are:

 

'Bella' = cheap and cheerful. Pay extra for everything. Lowest in priority.

'Fantastica' = the previous MSC 'standard'.

'Aurea' = Near the Spa and comes with the option of 'My Time Dining'

'Yacht Club' = luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, with concierge and butler

'Berlusconi' = invitation only, private restaurant, 'pillows and prostitutes' menu

 

Thoughts?

 

Hi Tim,

My wife always cruises with me so most likely the Berlusconi=pillows and prostitutes is a 'not in this life'!:D

[Alex71]

These categories certainly devalue the base product -

Yacht Club - less deck space for the other passengers, no forward looking lounge

Fantastica - increases risk of undesirable dining times for Bella passengers

 

On the other hand, they might help with some of the complainers -

Want room service included -> book Fantastica

Want flexible dining times in the MDR -> book Aurea

Edited May 21, 2014 by Alex71

[JK300]

Want everything -> book Yacht Club :p

[Elmartellama]

I would like any time dining as standard. About room service, I don't mind not having it included in the Bella thing, it's really something you pay anywhere else on land.

[Mikesa1721]

Want everything -> book Yacht Club :p

 

+1. We miss our butler Jonathan already!!!

[papcx]

I don't know what to make of MSC's 'experience' categories. MSC's pricing strategies are overly complex already, why add another layer of complexity?

 

 

 

In short they are:

 

 

 

'Bella' = cheap and cheerful. Pay extra for everything. Lowest in priority.

 

'Fantastica' = the previous MSC 'standard'.

 

'Aurea' = Near the Spa and comes with the option of 'My Time Dining'

 

'Yacht Club' = luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, with concierge and butler

 

'Berlusconi' = invitation only, private restaurant, 'pillows and prostitutes' menu

 

 

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Thoughts?

 

I won't need pillows, tell me more about prostitutes. Will they accept my MSC club card? :)

[JK300]

I don't know what to make of MSC's 'experience' categories. MSC's pricing strategies are overly complex already, why add another layer of complexity?

 

In short they are:

 

'Bella' = cheap and cheerful. Pay extra for everything. Lowest in priority.

'Fantastica' = the previous MSC 'standard'.

'Aurea' = Near the Spa and comes with the option of 'My Time Dining'

'Yacht Club' = luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, with concierge and butler

'Berlusconi' = invitation only, private restaurant, 'pillows and prostitutes' menu

 

Thoughts?

Hi Tim, very well put with the description of the 5 experiences

although that Berlusconi experience haven't we heard that before.:D

[gaddgie]

Never used room service once so dont think I will miss it.

 

Cant comment on the last for fear of ex communication;)

[Wookiee]

If the prices for "Bella" are significantly lower than the standard fare now, I will be a VERY happy camper as I never use any of the "extras" anyway.

 

Sadly, I fear this will not be the case & it's just a way to disguise price-hikes...

:confused:

[AmoMondo]

I'd be interested in Aurea if the My Time Dining wasn't compulsory as I'm a traditionalist when it comes to dining but love my spa visits. Think it is most likely I'll go with the Fantastica if the premium is not too great as I like my room service brekkie.

 

YC, maybe one day but the cost versus a balcony is usually almost double the price on the cruises I've looked at. Prefer Musica class anyway.

 

I'll pass on the berlasconi!

[Mikesa1721]

Thoughts?

 

I won't need pillows, tell me more about prostitutes. Will they accept my MSC club card? :)

 

You might need your medical card as well after the Burlesconi experience:eek:

[papcx]

You might need your medical card as well after the Burlesconi experience:eek:

 

 

And a good lawyer!