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March
2026

MSC Cruises to update MSC Yacht Club Restaurant across Fantasia class ships

MSC Cruises announced today upgrades to the MSC Yacht Club Restaurant across the line’s Fantasia Class ships, introducing a contemporary and elegant new design, with the experience already available on MSC Splendida.

MSC Cruises has been undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment and upgrade programme across many of its ships – a significant investment in continuously modernising its fleet and enhancing the guest experience.

MSC Cruises upgraded MSC Yacht Club restaurant as seen on MSC Splendida

Many of these upgrades relate to the Line’s award-winning, all-inclusive luxury cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, which has been added to all four Musica class ships, and now with an enhanced MSC Yacht Club Restaurant on all four Fantasia class ships.

MSC Splendida leaving dry dock with upgraded MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

Guests sailing in the MSC Yacht Club will be able to enjoy these redesigned restaurants which will offer a fresh and elegant dining atmosphere. The new interior embraces a contemporary and refined aesthetic featuring a modern layout which incorporates darker tones, soft textures and sophisticated lighting, creating an intimate atmosphere. Vertical elements and subtle partitions add structure to the space, enhancing privacy while maintaining openness and fluidity, while panoramic sea views remain a defining feature.

MSC Cruises upgraded MSC Yacht Club restaurant as seen on MSC Splendida

The newly upgraded MSC Yacht Club restaurant is now available on board MSC Splendida, following the ship’s completion of her refurbishment at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard and has since began her winter sailings in the Mediterranean. The refurbishment will be rolled out across the line’s Fantasia Class ships with MSC Fantasia to be completed in December 2026, followed by MSC Divina in April 2027 and MSC Preziosa in February 2028.

Redesigned Future Cruise office onboard , as seen on newly enhanced MSC Splendida

Within the redesigned setting, the MSC Yacht Club restaurant on board delivers an unforgettable dining experience, combining exceptional food and personalised service. Guests can choose from a variety of sophisticated menus and enjoy a dedicated 24/7 culinary staff as well as a sommelier on-hand, ensuring an elevated dining experience that reflects the premium identity the MSC Yacht Club experience is known for.

MSC Splendida leaving dry dock with upgraded MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

A private restaurant is just one exclusive amenity on offer to guests sailing in the MSC Yacht Club. The “ship-within-a-ship” concept provides guests the ultimate comfort, privacy and personalised service while on holiday with keycard-only access to an array of private venues. Guests can enjoy 24-hour butler and concierge service, spacious and elegantly appointed suites, and access to a private oasis of facilities, including a dedicated restaurant, lounge, private sundeck with whirlpools, and grill restaurant and bar, all seamlessly integrated within the ship.

Itineraries now available to book on MSC Splendida featuring the newly redesigned MSC Yacht Club Restaurant include:

  • Winter 2025/2026: Seven-night sailings from Barcelona (Spain), February through May 2026, exploring Marseille (France), Genoa, Naples, Palermo (Italy), and La Goulette for Tunis (Tunisia).
  • Summer 2026: Seven-night sailings from Barcelona (Spain), May through November 2026, visiting Marseille (France), Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo (Italy), Valletta (Malta).
  • Winter 2026/2027: Eight-to-nine-night itineraries from Buenos Aires (Argentina), November 2026 through March 2027, to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Ilhabela, Ilha Grande, Balneario Camboriu (Brazil), and Punta del Este (Uruguay).
  • Summer 2027: Nine-night sailings from Trieste (Italy), April through November 2027, to destinations like Split (Croatia), Piraeus (Greece), Kusadasi, Istanbul, (Turkey), Corfu (Greece), and Bari (Italy).

Additional enhancements to Fantasia class ships include a redesigned Future Cruise office onboard, where guests can plan and book their next cruise while on their current voyage, offering exclusive advantages. The newly designed office has been expanded and now features a contemporary design with modern and elegant furnishings, additional seating and breathtaking sea views – offering guests a comfortable and enjoyable experience as they book their next cruise. The new Future Cruise office is currently available on MSC Divina, MSC Preziosa and MSC Splendida, while MSC Fantasia will complete her upgrades later this year.

To learn more about MSC Cruises’ Future Cruise programme, visit here.

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