Grandiosa yacht club??

[Mrs Soap]

Hi there,

 

just looking for some reviews for the yacht club on the Grandiosa.

 

we are sailing April and this is our 3rd MSC cruise, have done aurea suites on the preziosa and the seaside but never yacht club

 

we will have our teenage girls with us ( 15 and 16) and will be sharing the yacht club suite- I could have booked a 2room suite for us but not yacht club and wanted to try that experience .

 

any info/ reviews for this would be appreciated

 

TIA

[Até]

Four adult sized people in a Deluxe Suite will be close but not bad.  MSC is reclassifying some of the Aurea Duplex suites as Yacht Club which would give more space, a second bathroom and a private hot tub on the balcony but also gets Yacht Club benefits.  I'm not sure on which sailings this will become effective but there are reports here that people who booked certain ones as Aurea are seeing Yacht Club printed on their e-tickets.  Some Duplex cabins are remaining Aurea.

[Mrs Soap]

32 minutes ago, Até said:

Four adult sized people in a Deluxe Suite will be close but not bad.  MSC is reclassifying some of the Aurea Duplex suites as Yacht Club which would give more space, a second bathroom and a private hot tub on the balcony but also gets Yacht Club benefits.  I'm not sure on which sailings this will become effective but there are reports here that people who booked certain ones as Aurea are seeing Yacht Club printed on their e-tickets.  Some Duplex cabins are remaining Aurea.

thanks yes I saw that  and even rang msc about getting a duplex suite , but all booked....

[dexddd]

Yes, size of bed for pax 3&4 would be my concern.  Doesn't look like that ship for YC has any pullmans, just double sofa bed.

[Mrs Soap]

8 hours ago, dexddd said:

Yes, size of bed for pax 3&4 would be my concern.  Doesn't look like that ship for YC has any pullmans, just double sofa bed.

Yes im pretty sure you are right, only double sofa beds....my kids aren't big people at all but yes concerns me too...if any one has any photos of the sofa bed out (particularly the grandiosa yacht club room) that would be great🤔

[rusky123]

Just back off Grandiosa in the YC. The deluxe cabin is wider than other YC cabins I have been in but does not have the room divider between the bed and bed settee. It is a lovely sized and well planned cabin but the bathroom is smaller than Divina and Pretziosa so that may be an issue. The wardrobe area is fine for 2 adults but there is plenty of drawer space. When I booked the cruise last year the duplex suites were not available for the YC, perhaps it may be an option for you now.

I really liked Grandiosa, loads of things going on and a really beautiful ship, enjoy your cruise. 

[Mrs Soap]

1 hour ago, rusky123 said:

Just back off Grandiosa in the YC. The deluxe cabin is wider than other YC cabins I have been in but does not have the room divider between the bed and bed settee. It is a lovely sized and well planned cabin but the bathroom is smaller than Divina and Pretziosa so that may be an issue. The wardrobe area is fine for 2 adults but there is plenty of drawer space. When I booked the cruise last year the duplex suites were not available for the YC, perhaps it may be an option for you now.

I really liked Grandiosa, loads of things going on and a really beautiful ship, enjoy your cruise. 

Thankyou, room divider is no problem and we have sailed the preziosa and seaside , bathroom was nice but no huge so that ok. We did have 2 room suites on previous cruises( 1bed and lounge) so it may be a bit squishy for us- I suppose I am just hoping YC is worth being a little cramped!!

I did try to see if any duplex suites with YC were available but not for our cruise...

[floridian1]

I would love to hear from someone that has sailed on grandiosa in the yacht club too. ..i hope someone on this board sails soon.

[Yinster]

We are sailing in May and are looking forward to it. Our friends sailed last week and loved it. Said they were treated like VIPs from the moment they were in port and nothing was too much trouble.

[blordos]

Just back from the MSC Grandiosa. I had an inner Yacht Club cabin and the room was enough for two. I use the cabin for sleeping and changing cloth. Most of the time we were outside the cabin. The YC lounge and the restaurant was excellent.

The weather was a little too chill to linger on deck 19 but the price was low in January.

I love the butler service around the ship. Especially when we were escorted to the main theater and the Cirque du Soleil. The butlers have direct access to the entrances.

[floridian1]

43 minutes ago, blordos said:

Just back from the MSC Grandiosa. I had an inner Yacht Club cabin and the room was enough for two. I use the cabin for sleeping and changing cloth. Most of the time we were outside the cabin. The YC lounge and the restaurant was excellent.

The weather was a little too chill to linger on deck 19 but the price was low in January.

I love the butler service around the ship. Especially when we were escorted to the main theater and the Cirque du Soleil. The butlers have direct access to the entrances.

Thank you!

• Was the new rules about the mini bar in action? (price now on certain items + choice of 1 full size bottle)
• Which cirque show did you see? Did you like it? Did YC guests get any sort of preferred seating?
• Did the main theater shows have a section for YC?
• Any stand out dishes in the YC?
• Did you take any MSC tours in port?

Any other YC specific tips are appreciated 🙂 we sail next month - looking forward too it. Although nervous now and hoping coronavirus doesnt cause any ship issues.

 

 

[blordos]

1 hour ago, floridian1 said:

Thank you!

• Was the new rules about the mini bar in action? (price now on certain items + choice of 1 full size bottle) The minibar is fully stock when we first enter the cabin. All items are complementery ( free of charge ) the first pick. They will charge you the second pick. We didn't use the minibar. Our cabin was on deck 16 and the YC bar was just around the corner so why bother the minibar. And also 1 full bottle free; Whisky, Champagne and others. We picked the Champagne and took it home. You can always drink free Champagne at the Champagne bar.
• Which cirque show did you see? Did you like it? Did YC guests get any sort of preferred seating? We went to the Cosmos show. It was spectacular. We didn't see the other show. A tip, take your preferred cocktail from the YC bar. The cocktails at the show was not so good. limited choice and very sober. Every seat has a good view on the show but I would avoid the first  two rows because your view will be a little below the stage. I think YC don't get preferred seating.
• Did the main theater shows have a section for YC? No, just show up 15-20 min before time. Plenty seats avaiable. The 21:15 show is fully packed every day.
• Any stand out dishes in the YC? I like the beef tournedos. It was the best I ever ate. And of course the lobster tails. 🙂
• Did you take any MSC tours in port? We are familiar with the itinerary so no MSC tours. Most of the time we just walk around the ports. MSC Grandiosa went to Toulon instead of Marseille because there was a mayor strike planned in Marseille that day. It was a welcome change because Toulon was unknown to us.

 

 

The service is excellent in the YC. Every day they bring snacks to your cabin and small chocolates on your pillows. Once you do YC you will never go back, not even Aurea. 🙂

 

Edited February 5, 2020 by blordos

[floridian1]

36 minutes ago, blordos said:

 

The service is excellent in the YC. Every day they bring snacks to your cabin and small chocolates on your pillows. Once you do YC you will never go back, not even Aurea. 🙂

 

Thank you for the replies and your tips! 

[Mrs Soap]

3 hours ago, blordos said:

 

The service is excellent in the YC. Every day they bring snacks to your cabin and small chocolates on your pillows. Once you do YC you will never go back, not even Aurea. 🙂

 

Thanks so much for all the info! Could you explain the mini bar rules a bit further...agreed with the bar just there not a big deal...but kids may just want to grab a soft drink when they want? Also the 1 bottle thing if i got a bottle of gin can i just grab tonic from mini bar anytime? I know it sounds a little precious! Just be nice to know

Thanks again 

[blordos]

The butler will explain how about the minibar and give you a list of choices about the free bottle. I know that the first grap is free.

You can empty the minibar on the first day and restock it yourself with soda cans from the YC bar. That way you are sure everything is free.

 

Like I said why bother the minibar if you can order MSC signature cocktails, Johnny Walker Black label , Cognac VSOP etc from the YC bar for free. Or call the butler and bring the Gin Tonic to your cabin.

 

During the 7-day cruise I didn't even open the minibar except for taking a picture.

[blordos]

Enjoy your stay in the YC lounge.

 

 

Edited February 5, 2020 by blordos

[floridian1]

These photos are great. Thanks for sharing.

[Mrs Soap]

Yes thank you very much for sharing the pics and info

[VPMaster]

I think the minibar question is answered here at 2:40 :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeKPTmvEiO8

I do not speak french, and english is not my first language, but if i understand correct,

only the replacement of the Toblerone, Pringles and nuts are charged.

The beverages are free.

[Mrs Soap]

This confusion over the mini bar seems to continue......

[Host Jazzbeau]

The important thing from your picture is that there is a bottle of FeverTree tonic.  If you want a really good G&T you might want to bring that bottle with you to the YC bar – when the bartender starts to ruin your G&T with the 'hose,' stop him and offer your bottle of good tonic.

[emmas gran]

Hi  Bellissima YC is the old style with miniatures and snacks , replenished as you use them free of charge.

 

Liz

[Mrs Soap]

Honestly, not too worried...we are in suite 16009, so I’m sur I can c

”crawl” down to the bar..lol

Just amuses me there’s so many conflicting stories

[blordos]

The fingerfoods in the lounge is so good that I tried them every day, even multiple times a day. I'm always so full so no need to snack from the frigde. So much choices there.

I had cabin 16006 and took the emergency exit to the bar. Just around the corner. 🙂

[Cruising89143]

15 hours ago, Mrs Soap said:

This confusion over the mini bar seems to continue......

 

We’re on the Grandiosa in April and it seems that this ship is the only one with the mini bar change. Of course MSC has not updated their website to reflect any changes with the program. From what I have read over the last few months one word that seems to define this cruise line is “inconsistent”. 😊 With that said we’re still looking forward to the cruise.