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• June 21, 2024

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MSC Yacht Club Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinks (2024)

Introduction.

• Click here to download the MSC Yacht Club Breakfast menu.
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MSC Yacht Club provides a private paradise at sea. This all-inclusive hideaway, which includes an exclusive Butler service, reflects the elegance of cruising on a private yacht with all the facilities of the largest ships right outside your door.

MSC is well aware that, among other things, the stomach is the gateway to a guest’s heart. Therefore, MSC strive to serve the yacht club menu with exclusivity. There are four components to the MSC Yacht Club menu:

• MSC Yacht Club Breakfast menu
• MSC Yacht Club Lunch menus
• MSC Yacht Club Dinner menus
• MSC Yacht Club Drinks menu

 In this post, I’ll go over each of these individually. So let’s get going.

MSC Yacht Club Breakfast Menu

The breakfast menu at the MSC Yacht Club is the same every morning, so guests may start their days with their go-to favorites. The breakfast menu includes light continental meal along with hot and freshly made dishes.

Enjoy traditional eggs benedict, indulge in a custom omelet, or choose from a range of other breakfast favorites. You can always find a satisfying breakfast to fuel your day’s activities because the MSC Yacht Club menu is consistent.

MSC Yacht Club Lunch Menus

The lunch menu of the MSC Yach Club has a dynamic array of choices in 5 different sections namely,

• Bakery items and
• a section called “Always Available” having Caeser Sald, Pennette Pasta and & Angus Beef Burger

Among these 5 sections, Starters and Entrée sections’ dishes change daily for surprising and delighting your palate. Food items coming under “Always Available”, Desserts and Bakery remain same. 

This allows guests to relish in their favorite dishes.  The daily variations in Starters and Entrée section ensure there’s always something new to try. If you want a light salad or a hearty entrée, the MSC Yatch Club lunch options cater to your tastes and preferences.

MSC Yacht Club Dinner Menus

Yacht Club Dinner Menus served in 7-night of your MSC trip have 3 different types,

• Regular Dinner Menu

Gala Dinner Menu

• Special Themed Night Menu

Regular Dinner Menus in MSC Yacht Club

These dinner options are provided five out of seven evenings during your MSC Yacht Club tour. The MSC Yacht Club’s Dinner menus reflect MSC’s dedication to culinary excellence, with a rotating variety that guarantees a different experience with each meal.

Classic culinary items that have captured the hearts of many people are a standard in these menus, bringing a sense of comfort with new flavors. Each of the 5 regular dinner menus served in MSC Yacht Club has 5 sections,

• a section named as “Delicious Healthy”
• a section called “Always Available” having Grilled Salmon, Broiled Beef Fillet, Chicken Breast & Sauces
• Bakery items

MSC Yacht Club’s Gala Dinner has 5 different sections. Let’s get into them.

Start your meal with our delightful selection of appetizers.

• Burgundy Snails: Tender snails served with garlic herb butter and a crunchy baguette crouton.
• Twice-Baked Blue Cheese Soufflé: Fluffy soufflé with toasted walnuts and sweet fig chutney.
• Williams Salad: Fresh mixed greens with pears, celery, caramelized walnuts, and a tangy carrot orange dressing.
• Shellfish Bisque: Rich and creamy soup topped with brandy foam and chives.

Gala dinner’s main courses offer a variety of delicious and hearty options.

• Fresh Pasta Made on Board: Egg fettuccini in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce, made fresh on the ship.
• Champagne Risotto: Luxurious Carnaroli rice with a creamy Pecorino Romano sabayon.
• Grilled Lobster Tail: Succulent lobster served with steamed asparagus, new potatoes, and aromatic butter.
• Beef Tenderloin Rossini: Tender beef with foie gras, truffle shavings, red wine reduction, new potatoes, and green asparagus.
• Imam Bayildi: Flavorful baked eggplant with onion, tomatoes, and confit bell peppers.

Deliciously Healthy

Every night, the “Deliciously Healthy” section offers a tailored experience that focuses on fish and vegetables. This part is offered in all three types of dinner menus: regular, Gala, and Special Themed Dinner on MSC Yatch Club.

It’s a celebration of flavor and nutrition, designed to satisfy without sacrificing quality. Discover the unique flavors and traditions of the Greek islands in this section of the Gala dinner menu.

• Steamed Octopus Carpaccio: Thinly sliced octopus with potato caper salad and basil oil.
• Monkfish Medallion au Gratin: Monkfish with a bouillabaisse reduction, potatoes, and sautéed mussels.
• Mint-Flavored Pineapple Salad: Refreshing pineapple salad topped with coconut flakes.

Baked Just for You

Enjoy daily selection of freshly made breads.

• Assorted Bread: Spelt rolls with seeds, country white rolls, and black olive focaccia.

Finish your dinner with our delectable sweets.

• International Cheese Selection: A selection of cheeses paired with fruit and vegetable preserves, honey, jellies, fresh and dry fruit.
• Chocolate Royal Cake: Dark chocolate mousse with crunchy praline and vanilla anglaise.
• Crêpe Suzette: Caramelized crêpe with vanilla ice cream and toasted almonds.
• Tiramisù: Mascarpone cream with ladyfinger biscuits dipped in coffee and topped with bitter cocoa powder.
• New York Cheesecake: Classic cheesecake includes chocolate, caramel, peach, strawberry or passion fruit toppings.
• Grandma’s Chocolate Cake: Rich cake with layers of dulce de leche and chocolate fudge.
• Selection of Ice Cream and Fruit Sorbets: Ask your waiter for today’s flavors.
• Petits Fours: Bite-sized sweet treats.
• Fresh Fruit Plate: Several types of fresh fruits.

Special Themed Dinner Night

Keeping ties with its Italian roots, MSC ensures to make your gastronomic trip more magical by the Serata Italiana, which offers a deep dive into Italian-themed foods that raise your dinner experience to a joyful celebration.

Premium Extra Package included

The Yacht Club’s all-inclusive package includes the Premium Extra Package , which offers a variety of beers, cocktails, wines, top shelf spirits, and non alcoholic beverages to complement their meals.

MSC Yacht Club Drink Menu

In MSC Yacht Club, talented mixologists compose the perfect drink for you, anytime of day. Begin your day with a cup of bio-organic Lavazza Tierra coffee, indulge with a crisp craft Gin & Tonic or Elixir Spritz during aperitivo, or sip an old-school martini.

MSC Yacht Club drink menu has something for everyone. So let check out what is available in the MSC Yacht Club drink menu.

Coffee by Lavazza Tierra!

• Caffe latte
• Caramel Macchiato Latte
• Mocca Latte
• Nutella Latte Deluxe
• Vanilla Caramel Latte

Hot Chocolate by Arthemia

• Orange & Cinnamon

Tea from the East India Tea Company

The East India Company’s Tea Master is exceedingly meticulous, going to great lengths to find and purchase the best teas from all around the world. Each tea has a distinct tale to tell, and the blends are carefully chosen to ensure that every cup of tea is excellent.

• Royal Breakfast
• The Staunton Earl Grey
• Lemongrass & Ginger
• Nile Chamomile
• The Campbell Darjeeling Princess
• The Forbidden City Jasmine Blossom
• The Prince Sultan’s Green with Mint
• Tropical Punch

Morning Star

• Bloody Mary by Elixir (Tito’s vodka, Elixir’s Mary mix, tomato juice)
• Mimosa Blossom (Absolut Mango vodka, Galliano, orange juice, simple syrup, prosecco)
• Bloody Mary Zero (Elixir’s Mary mix, tomato juice)
• Mocha Breakfast Shake (400 cal.)(Chocolate whey protein powder, coconut milk, coffee, banana, unsweetened cocoa, walnuts)
• Very Berry Protein Shake (150 cal.) (Strawberry whey protein powder, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, low-fat milk)

Mineral Water

• Premium still water 75 cl
• Premium sparkling water 75 cl

Fruit Juices

• Bottle 20 cl (Peach, apple, mango, tomato)
• By the glass 20 cl (Orange, pineapple, cranberry)

Energy Drinks

• Red Bull 25 cl can
• Red Bull Sugar-free 25 cl can
• Dolce Vita (Baileys Irish Cream, Captain Morgan Spiced rum, banana liqueur, cream, drizzle chocolate)
• Ocean Cay (Malibu voconut rum, blue curaçao, coconut syrup, diced lime, fresh mint leaves, club soda)
• Piña Colada (Myers rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream)
• Strawberry Daiquiri (Bacardi Black rum, strawberry syrup, lime juice, simple syrup)
• Classic Margarita on the rocks or frozen (Patron Silver tequila, Cointreau, sweet & sour mix, kosher salt)
• Mangorita (Mezcal, Cointreau, mango purée, lime juice)

Zero Alcohol

• Passion Fruit G&T (BUSS N°509 Passion Fruit 0.0% gin, passion fruit puree, lemon juice, Fever -Tree Refreshingly Light tonic, dehydrated lemon and passion fruit, coriander seeds)
• Vibrante Martini Spritz (Martini Vibrante Zero, deydrated orange wheel, non-alcoholic sparkling wine)
• Mojito Zero (Mojito mix, mint leaves, simple syrup, club soda, mint sprig)
• Piña Colada Zero (Pineapple, coconut cream, pineapple juice, milk)
• Strawberry Daiquiri Zero (Strawberry puree, sweet & sour mix, sugar sysrup,lime juice)

Draught Beer

Lager 20 cl / 40 cl (Heineken, Netherlands; Tegernseer, Germany)

Bottled Beer

• Heineken, Netherlands
• Stella Artois, Belgium
• Budweiser, USA
• San Miguel, Spain
• Dos Equis, México
• Beck’s, Germany
• Nastro Azzurro, Italy
• Newcastle Brown Ale, England
• Guinness, Ireland
• Paulaner, Germany
• Baladin Wayan, Italy
• Strongbow, England
• Heineken 0.0, Netherlands
• Coca-Cola 33 cl can
• Coca-Cola Zero 33 cl can
• Fanta 33 cl can
• Sprite 33 cl can
• Lipton Ice Tea Peach 33 cl can
• Lipton Ice Tea Lemon 33 cl can
• Fever Tree Royal Tonic 33 cl can
• Fever Tree Mediterranean 33 cl can
• Fever Tree Elderflower 33 cl can
• Fever Tree Pink Grapefruit 33 cl can Fever Tree Refreshingly Light 33 cl can
• Red Bull Organic Ginger 20 cl bottle
• Red Bull Organic Cola 20 cl bottle

G&T Club by Gin Project

• Elderflower Floral (BUSS Nº509 Elderflower gin, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, dehydrated orange peel, cinnamon stick, clove)
• Engine Herbal (Engine gin, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, sage, dehydrated lemon)
• Mango & Lime Fruity (Whitley Neill Mango & Lime gin, Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic, dehydrated passionfruit slice, rosemary sprig)
• Aloe & Cucumber Herbal (Whitley Neill Aloe & Cucumber gin, Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic, dehydrated cucumber, rosemary sprig)

Spritz & Beyond

• Aperol, The Original (Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda, dehydrated grapefruit)
• Hugo (St-Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, mint)
• Tunisian by Elixir (Vermouth Blanc infused with carraway, corriander and cumin, prosecco, dehydrated chili pepper, cinnamon stick)
• The Italian by Elixir (Rouge infused with olives, basil and sundried tomatoes, prosecco, sundried tomatoes, basil)
• Queens Spritz (Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger gin, prosecco, ginger ale, dehydrated lemon, mint)
• Negronic Sbagliato (Campari Bitter, sweet vermouth, procecco)
• Mojito (Bacardi Superior White rum, mint, sugar syrup, lime juice, club soda)

Old School, Throwback

• Classic Old Fashioned (Woodford Reserve, simple syrup, Angostura bitters
• Godfather (Makers Mark bourbon, Disaronno)
• Negroni (Engine gin, Campari Bitter, red vermouth)
• French 75 (Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Ferrari Brut)
• The Real Long Island (Vodka, tequila, gin, rum, triple sec, simple syrup, lemon juice, cola)
• Cucumber & Basil Martini (BUSS Nº509 Elderflower gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, cucumber, basil, simple)
• Passion fruit Martini (Whitley Neill Mango & Lime gin, passion fruit purée, vanilla syrup, lemon juice)
• The Cosmopolitan (Absolut citron, cranberry juice, Cointreau, sweet & sour mix, strawberry syrup)
• Dirty Martini (Aviation gin, dry vermouth, olive brine, olives)
• Salted Caramel Espresso Martini (Caramel, dark rum, chilled espresso, caramel syrup, Himalayan salt and caramel rim)

Wines & Other Spirit

You may explore selection of wines and spirits by scanning the QR code provided.

In Summary: MSC Yacht Club Menu

Dining at the MSC Yacht Club is more than just the food; it’s about the experience. With no bookings required in your any of the restaurant, you may enjoy these exquisite delights anytime you choose. MSC Cruises offers an unparalleled, all-inclusive dining experience.

As you sail across the oceans, remember that at the MSC Yacht Club, every meal is an occasion, every mouthful is a celebration, and every moment is to be cherished. This is more than simply a voyage; it’s a culinary adventure at sea.

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Msc yacht club menus (2024) | top sail lounge nights 4, 5, and 6.

There is so much food to enjoy in MSC’s private dining venue Top Sail Lounge – a private dining venue that is exclusive to MSC Yacht Club guests. The Yacht Club is MSC’s “ship within a ship” concept that features exceptional service, exclusivity, and some amazing food and drink options.

Last week, we shared nights 1-3 dinner menus and photos in the Top Sail Lounge. This week we’re sharing MSC Yacht Club Menus for nights 4-6 in the Top Sail Lounge. I hope you enjoy the menus and the photos! We’ll be back next week with our final installment of nights 7-9 .

MSC Yacht Club – Night Four Dinner Menu

Night four’s menu had me stumped: there were two main dishes I wanted to try, but which should I choose?? Not to worry, our friendly waiter insisted I get both!

For my Starters, I ordered the Beef Tartare and the Provencal Country Vegetable Soup from the Deliciously Healthy portion of the menu. For my entrées, I ordered both the Pumpkin Risotto (are you picking up a theme yet?) and the Roasted Vegetable Tajine. Because I had two entrées, I decided to order dessert from the healthy portion of the menu and I got the Crispy Tulip. “Filled with vanilla ice cream and diced strawberries” sounds good, right? This was probably my most disappointing dessert all week; back to the regular desserts for me!

MSC Yacht Club – Night Five Dinner Menu

Night five was a unique dining experience as we were late to dinner. But I promise, it was for a good reason: we Live Streamed sail away as we were the first ship to ever pass by Icon of the Seas at night in PortMiami. The ship happened to make her first stop in Miami while we happened to be ported there, so we spent the day capturing video footage and tons of photos!

Because of our late arrival at 8:15, and the fact that we had tickets to Rock Circus at 9pm, our waiter informed us we would only have time to order an entrée for our dinner. Any guesses what I ordered? If you guessed the Famer-Style Creamy Risotto, you would be right! Rocky ordered the Spring Rack of Lamb with Fine Herbs in Mustard Shallot Sauce.

MSC Yacht Club – Night Six Dinner Menu

Once again, on Night Six we were pressed for time at dinner as we were docked at MSC’s private island Ocean Cay, and we didn’t want to miss the “Lighthouse Light Show” outside. So, we decided to… gasp… skip dessert!

Even though I don’t like seafood, I had to continue the theme of the week! To start, I ordered the Lemon-Scented Creamy Oyster Risotto. Ok. Maybe I took this “order risotto every night” thing too far. This was the grittiest, saltiest, seafoodiest dish I’ve ever ordered in a restaurant. Every bite had crunchy things in it like sand. Definitely not. lol

I also ordered the Asparagus in Tarragon Sauce. The puff pastry looked beautiful, but the dish overall was very bland. Finally, for my entrée, I ordered the Paccheri Pasta with Traditional Cured Speck.

MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge Menus

We love our cruise food and hope that you’ve enjoyed our journey through the Top Sail Lounge in the Yacht Club. Check out the rest of the menus and food with the links below!

• MSC Yacht Club Menus (2024) | Top Sail Lounge Nights 1, 2, and 3
• MSC Yacht Club Menus (2024) | Top Sail Lounge Nights 7, 8, and 9

Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge Full Review

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for our complete MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge food review!

And for everything MSC Meraviglia and the MSC Yacht Club, check out our MSC Yacht Club YouTube Playlist :

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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.

RECOMMENDED: 10 things about cruising on an adults-only ship that might surprise you

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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How MSC’s private island experience is different for cruisers in suites

Do you enjoy large cruise ships but still want to feel like you're in the lap of luxury? Passengers booked in MSC Cruises' Yacht Club cabins and suites have access to high-end amenities – both on the ship and off.

Butlers, exclusive dining and a private pool delight guests on board, but perks also await on MSC 's private island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve , in the Bahamas. You can expect dedicated trams, towel service and a chance to book the nicest cabanas on the island, among other extras.

Read on to find out how the MSC Yacht Club Ocean Cay experience differs from that of the average cruiser.

MSC Ocean Cay Yacht Club beaches vs. regular beaches

MSC's Ocean Cay Marine Reserve private island is home to seven (soon to be eight) beaches, and all are public, except one — Ocean House Beach, which is the Yacht Club's exclusive swath of sand. Beyond its exclusivity, the beach has a few other differences from the island's regular beaches.

There, use of lounge chairs and umbrellas is free. Chairs at the other beaches are also free and available on a first-come, first-served basis; however, umbrellas come with an extra cost.

Passengers must sign out towels on board the ship before heading ashore to Ocean Cay's main beaches. Yacht Club passengers can skip that hassle and ask for towels at the towel tent found on Ocean House Beach.

Interestingly, I found that several of the public beaches were less crowded than Ocean House Beach. At the latter, chairs were positioned much more closely to one another. If you're willing to walk or hitch a ride on one of the island's trams, you'll find fewer crowds on the farther beaches than if you stick close to the ship.

MSC Ocean Cay Yacht Club food vs. regular dining

Free lunch is included for all cruisers who visit Ocean Cay. For Yacht Club travelers, the Ocean House Restaurant — an exclusive waiter-served dining venue where passengers enjoy their meals on a shaded porch — exudes upscale beach vibes.

During my visit, the menu included starters like crab ceviche, charred octopus and a salad with romaine, tomatoes, jicama, a poached egg and candied bacon in a citrus dressing. Mains featured locally sourced blackened mahi-mahi, lobster roll, carne asada, a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich and one of the best burgers I've ever tasted during a cruise — a blend of Angus chuck, short ribs and grilled brisket with red onion jam and Monterey Jack cheese. Desserts consisted of creme caramel, mango cheesecake and chocolate cake with coffee sauce.

The meals at Ocean House are definitely superior to the fare found at the Seakers buffet, which is where cruisers not staying in the Yacht Club can go for a beach barbecue that serves hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, macaroni and cheese, red beans, roasted potatoes and a slew of salads, drinks and desserts.

The food is tasty, but lines can be long. An alternative is to head to one of several food trucks throughout the island. Some are free and dole out the same items offered on the buffet but with shorter lines. Others sell entirely different menu items — lobster grilled cheese, fried calamari, shrimp with watermelon, Caribbean ceviche and octopus salad — with the cost charged to cruisers' onboard accounts.

Additionally — and also for an extra fee — a stand near the ship offers specialty coffee and ice cream. (If you're a coffee lover, trust me when I say you won't want to miss the Coco-Nilla Latte.)

MSC Ocean Cay Yacht Club cabanas vs. regular cabanas

There are three types of cabanas on Ocean Cay: Ocean Cay Beach Cabanas, Ocean View Yacht Club Cabanas and Beachfront Yacht Club Cabanas. All three types are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

They can hold up to six people each and include cold water, beach towels and chairs, as well as floating mats for use in the water. As the prices increase, so does the number of inclusions. The last two types are only available for booking by Yacht Club passengers.

Ocean Cay Beach Cabanas, found on South Beach, North Beach and Bimini Beach, are the most affordable on the island at $250 for the day. They've got walls on three sides, and they're outfitted with cushioned couches. They include the basic amenities mentioned above, and anyone can rent them.

Next up are the Ocean View Yacht Club Cabanas, which cost $400 for the day and also entitle you to free lunch and drinks, as well as fresh fruit skewers, four sets of snorkel gear and four floating mats. They're found on the Yacht Club's private Ocean House Beach, so they're off-limits to non-Yacht Club guests.

The most expensive, however, are the Beachfront Yacht Club Cabanas, located in a different section of the Ocean House area. They carry a $450 price tag but offer all the same extras as Ocean View Yacht Club Cabanas.

The draw? They're closer to the water and, therefore, have better views. Although they aren't on the main part of Ocean House Beach, they are still in the exclusive area, near the restaurant, so you don't have to go far to grab food.

Ultimately, the only thing being in the Yacht Club affords you in this case is the option to book more expensive cabanas.

MSC Ocean Cay Yacht Club trams vs. regular trams

At 95 acres, Ocean Cay is sizable. If you're fit, you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes, but if you don't have great mobility or if you're easily overheated, reaching some of the island's more remote beaches can be difficult on foot. That's why MSC offers tram shuttles.

Passengers in standard cabins will find tram stops with shaded waiting areas throughout the island. However, waits can be long, especially if many other people are also in need of a lift.

Yacht Club cruisers can take advantage of trams exclusively for the Yacht Club. They run between a special tent (with free cold water to sip while you wait) set up just inside the entrance to Ocean Cay and the Ocean House beach and restaurant area.

You can make special requests for stops, which the regular trams usually won't accommodate. For example, you might ask to go straight from the tent to South Beach for a volleyball game without stopping anywhere else first.

MSC Ocean Cay Yacht Club activities vs. regular activities

This is the one category where the island's public spaces beat the Ocean House area by a mile. If you're looking for something to do other than eating, drinking or lazing by the beach, you'll have to head back toward the ship because there's not much going on in the exclusive areas.

Everything from massages, lighthouse tours and water sports equipment rentals to beach parties, volleyball games and shore excursions takes place elsewhere. However, perhaps that's by design. The Yacht Club is generally quiet, even on board, and the line likely prefers to keep the raucousness to other locations.

Bottom line

The MSC Yacht Club experience is more exclusive than the standard one at Ocean Cay, with extras like butler service, dedicated trams, towel service, access to pricier cabanas and a private beach and restaurant with better food and shorter waits.

However, all of the action — shore excursions, pickup volleyball games, beach parties, the lighthouse show — happens in the areas that are accessible to everyone, which significantly levels the playing field.

Additionally, items like specialty coffee, ice cream and for-fee food truck orders cost extra for everyone — even Yacht Club passengers.

Overall, Ocean Cay offers a great day for anyone who enjoys the beach, regardless of cabin type.

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San Jose is home to more than its fair share of decadent and destination-worthy food. It’s the biggest city in Northern California, by size and population, and boasts mega-popular Korean barbecue , Vietnamese bánh tét , and much, much more. Santana Row is an apt microcosm of that landscape. You can sip tequila in an outdoor garden while watching the Sharks take home a win, chomp into a premium rib-eye, or work through a flight of super flaky croissants. Head across the street to the Westfield Valley Fair Mall for some of that Korean barbecue, luxurious glasses of wine, and blockbuster soup dumplings. These 15 restaurants, bars, and cafes are just a slice of what this walkable mall district offers South Bay diners and visitors.

Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

Much has been made of this luxe global dim sum chain. The experience, and the lovable xiao long bao, often live up to the reputation. Even the Bay’s own superstar chef Martin Yan hails Din Tai Fung for putting clout on pan-fried dumplings and har gow; $1 dumplings from a hole-in-the-wall restaurant these are not, but the restaurant makes up for it with high-quality flavors.

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Italian food and drink emporium Eataly finally came to the Bay Area in spring 2022, making the 45,000-square-foot, three-floor marketplace and restaurant center the ninth location for the Turin-founded business. Come here for rare cheeses, a library of wine, and even cooking classes. Plus, there’s a rooftop restaurant for those looking to take in that South Bay sun with a glass of Nebbiolo.

After making hay of Los Angeles’s Korean barbecue scene, the tremendously popular restaurant opened in the Bay Area in summer 2023. Believe the hype: Getting a table at this restaurant is not for the faint of heart, and knowing what to order in advance is smart. In general, fans love the high-caliber cuts of meat, the sheer joy of preparing meat at the table, and the often cacophonous party vibe.

Stores have come and gone from the street, but Cocola is one of the originals. This iconic French-style patisserie at the heart of the Row has been a faithful standby over the years. It’s the perfect way to indulge in a little decadence, whether it be a mocha and macaron or a chai and cheesecake. Finding it is relatively easy. Keep an out for the storefront with the dapper couple painted across the entrance. A 19th-century woman in a puff-sleeved gown and a mustachioed young gentleman flank the doorway as if inviting guests into their tea-time ritual.

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Pizza Antica

Does anything say “comfort food” quite like a hot cheesy slice? Pizza Antica’s Italian-style thin-crust pies and wood-fired oven match their mission to embody the classic Roman pizzeria. You don’t need a discerning palate to taste the quality. Partnering with local farmers, ranchers, meat curers, cheese producers, and bakers, the local ingredients earn the restaurant a wholesome rustic flavor. As for toppings, try the heirloom potato pizza or the spicy fennel sausage, though they’ve got all the classic standbys, too. And if you don’t mind getting cozy with your carbs, go ahead and order a side of spaghettini or gnocchi while you’re there.

Straits Restaurant

If you’re craving Southeast Asian fusion make a beeline for Straits. To achieve intricate flavor profiles, this modern Singaporean establishment combines elements of Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese, Nonya, and Indian cuisine. The house favorite is the roti prata, a traditional Indian flatbread crowned with scallions and served with a mouth-watering yellow coconut curry dip. But there are plenty of noteworthy options on the menu. Make sure to load up on spicy basil chicken, curried vegetables, and lemongrass beef. The lychee martinis are also a must. Heads up: Straits opens its dance floor and notches up its music in the evenings. So if you’re hoping for a lowkey kind of meal, stop by for lunch instead.

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Ozumo Santana Row

Travelers and locals find their way to Ozumo, nestled beside the grand Hotel Valencia. This creative dining concept (think sushi bar meets sake lounge and robata grill) offers a number of izakaya specialties like yakitori chicken skewers and okonomiyaki, a savory pancake, as well as a wide range of nigiri and sashimi options. In 2023 chef Yukinori Yamamoto joined the ranks, bringing in a new sushi and sake menu in August.

Sauced BBQ & Spirits

For brisket and baked beans, stop by Sauced BBQ, a trendy industrial joint with intentionally “rusty” corrugated metal siding, weathered wood, metal chairs, and neon signage. Make sure to accompany your sauce-saturated ribs with deep-fried delights like jalapeño poppers stuffed with pulled pork, sharp cheddar, and cream cheese playfully referred to as hand grenades — and for dessert, deep-fried Oreos.

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Oveja Negra

If you value presentation over serving size, Oveja Negra is the option for you. Though the portions may be small, these pleasingly plated tapas are reminiscent of abstract art. Treating plates like canvases, the team here embellishes dishes by layering ingredients, strategically placing microgreens, sprinkling seasonings, and drizzling or brushing sauces across their surfaces. Try the raised beef cheeks, Oveja Negra’s signature dish. It contains tender meat with potato puree, seasonal mushrooms, and a full-bodied sauce with red wine.

Rosie Mccann's

This is Santana Row’s go-to lowkey pub and bar. The bar’s been around for more than a decade, is terrific for pints of Guinness and for dishes including blackened chicken and mahi mahi tuna alike, and even hosts live music on a regular basis. Drop by for a happy hour or get comfortable for a vibey evening.

Smitten Ice Cream

Located on the edge of the Plaza de Valencia with its cow-sized chameleon statues, Smitten Ice Cream offers some of the best people-watching views of Santana Row. Not your run-of-the-mill parlor, Smitten serves ice cream churned to order ensuring fresh flavor and silky smooth texture. The Brr Machine, an invention by the shop’s founder Robyn Sue Fisher, turns locally sourced ingredients into pure creamy goodness in 90 seconds flat. In the early days, Robyn placed her device in a little red wagon and wheeled it up and down the streets of San Francisco — but after growing a cult-like following, her operation got a whole lot less bare bones. Today, her handful of brick-and-mortar operations serve exploratory flavors like Earl Grey with chocolate chips, cheesecake, and American pie to dessert foodies across the Bay.

Dumpling Time

This is the only spot on Santana Row for super cheap and well-seasoned edamame, delicate and decadent xiao long bao, pickled vegetable salad, bottomless tea refills, and even vegan fried rice with big old hunks of broccoli for the plant lovers out there. There’s outdoor seating, too, which is ideal for those fog-riddled San Franciscans looking to enjoy the San Jose heat.

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Left Bank is a sister restaurant to LB Steak and though it might be the simpler of the two siblings, it is by no means less tasty. Acting as the brasserie on the block, Left Bank serves French cuisine with iconic regional dishes like escargot, cheese fondue, and beef bourguignon. There are also daily specials prompted by the chef’s happy excursions to local farmers markets.

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As far as ambiance is concerned, El Jardin can’t be beat. Offering light bites and cocktails in a tiled garden patio flush with leafy green plants and string lights, it’s the perfect way to kill time before your dinner plans or draw out the evening after your meal. So order tacos and tequila, then settle in to enjoy the live music because this open-air venue hosts contemporary Latin pop singers and traditional mariachi bands.

Meso Modern Mediterranean

If you’re looking to impress your date, venture away from the main stretch to Meso, where the owner’s intention is to make you feel like you’re enjoying a meal along the shores of the Mediterranean. Expect a flatbread laden with artichokes, kasseri cheese, and tahini; creamy hummus studded with garbanzos alongside disks of fluffy, fresh-baked pita; and succulent lamb shank laid on a bed of couscous, all served on speckled ceramic dishes in a room with ocean-blue accents, mosaic tile floors and tabletops, and intricate latticework.

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