It's the posh life for me
When we booked the Yacht Club level on the MSC Meraviglia, my mind wandered back to the movie ChittyChitty Bang Bang.
Remember the scene where the bumbling spies capture the wrong Mr. Potts? Yeah, I sang that song in my head a lot.
The staff in the Yacht Club area were outstanding. Always friendly and helpful. George, whose official title I don't know, was clearly the man in charge of the YC staff. He was AWESOME - and it was clear that he was going to do whatever it takes to make sure that guest had a great experience.
Throughout our stay we saw him seating people at dinner, serving wine, offering concierge services, chatting and warmly greeting guests--even running the sweeper to pick up crumbs when necessary. He even hunted down some ginger tea for me when high winds had my tummy a bit unsettled. If the regular staff didn't know how to do or get something, George did.
Our butler, along with others, were on hand as well. To escort us to a show, provide dry towels, or just make recommendations about the ship or port, they were on hand.
We were treated with daily surprises like this adorable towel puppy in our room, and the turn down service always included a delicious sweet treat on our pillow.
Our service included full beverage service anywhere on ship, so whenever we were strolling the Promenade or enjoying music in the lounge, we had only to scan our room key or bracelet and enjoy.
There are a few things not included in Yacht Club -- the a la carte restaurants, ice cream, chocolate and coffee shop on the main deck, but most things are included.
Our day at Ocean Cay was just an extension of the luxury - we were escorted off the ship to a tented area with seating and fresh water while we waited for a ride to the private beach area. The transports are golf carts that seat 4 - 6 people at a time, and the beach area is a bit of a ride. If you are leaving the ship with a lot of other people, you may have a short wait but its a great time to strike up a conversation and make new friends, or browse the shops on the island -- they're very close.
The Yacht Club is considered a cruise within a cruise. Before we even exited the parking area, we were invited to leave our luggage at a Yacht Club luggage drop off. It was very convenient and simple. Having attached our luggage tags before leaving the house made it even faster!
We were escorted through security and to a private wait area with champagne, juice and snacks. Before we could even finish our champagne, our butler arrived to ecort us onto the ship and to the Top Sail lounge.
Fresh drinks and a great view of lower Manhattan welcomed us. Our butler, Faisol, had already taken our personal item to our room. We followed after finishing our drinks.
Throughout our stay we had top notch, friendly service. We dined at our convenience in the Yacht Club restaurant or outside on deck 19, where there was a breakfast and lunch buffet with made to order eggs, steak, seafood or burgers. Want Pizza? Just ask and it would be delivered to your tile or lounge chair.
The staff in the Yacht Club area were outstanding. Always friendly and helpful. George, whose official title I don't know, was clearly the man in charge of the YC staff. He was AWESOME - and it was clear that he was going to do whatever it takes to make sure that guest had a great experience. Throughout our stay we saw him seating people at dinner, serving wine, offering concierge services, chatting and warmly greeting guests--even running the sweeper to pick up crumbs when necessary. He even hunted down some ginger tea for me when high winds had my tummy a bit unsettled. If the regular staff didn't know how to do or get something, George did.
Our butler, along with others, were on hand as well. To escort us to a show, provide dry towels, or just make recommendations about the ship or port, they were on hand.
We were treated with daily surprises like this adorable towel puppy in our room, and the turn down service always included a delicious sweet treat on our pillow.
Our service included full beverage service anywhere on ship, so whenever we were strolling the Promenade or enjoying music in the lounge, we had only to scan our room key or bracelet and enjoy. There are a few things not included in Yacht Club -- the a la carte restaurants, ice cream, chocolate and coffee shop on the main deck, but most things are included.
Note: bring your swim shoes because the first 10 feet or so of shore is rocky. The Yacht Club area does have swim shoes that you can use if you forget yours.
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