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March
2026

MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC Yacht Club on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra

MSC Cruises’ award-winning, all-inclusive MSC Yacht Club is now open for bookings on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra.

Both ships will undergo major refurbishments, adding a MSC Yacht Club, two new speciality restaurants, and upgraded spa and gym facilities.

Guests can enjoy the new enhancements on MSC Musica ahead of her South America season, and MSC Orchestra in early 2027 for Mediterranean sailings from Bari, Italy.

2% commission uplift across the Musica Class fleet from 18 March to 2 April 2026.

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its award-winning MSC Yacht Club aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, offering guests the ultimate comfort and privacy while on holiday with keycard-only access to an array of private venues along with 24/7 personalised service.

Butchers Cut as seen on MSC Magnifica

The ships will be the latest in the cruise line’s fleet to undergo a major dry-dock refurbishment which will see the addition of the MSC Yacht Club, as well as two speciality restaurants – Butcher’s Cut, an authentic American-style steakhouse, and Kaito Sushi Bar, along with a newly refreshed MSC Aurea Spa, and an enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®.

Kaito Sushi on MSC Magnifica coming to MSC Music and Orchestra

The MSC Yacht Club is one of MSC Cruises most highly regarded products, loved by guests for its outstanding level of service, elegant spaces and exclusive facilities.

The comprehensive refurbishments are part of the line’s ongoing investment in continuously modernising its fleet and enhancing the guest experience across its fleet.

MSC Aurea Spa reception as shown on MSC Magnifica

The upgrades will mean all four vessels in the Musica class, MSC Poesia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, will have been upgraded to feature MSC Yacht Club by mid 2027.

With the addition of MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, the MSC Yacht Club will be available across 19 ships fleetwide.

Suzanne Rowe, Head of Sales in Ireland at MSC Cruises said: “We’re excited to celebrate the launch of MSC Yacht Club on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra with a 2% commission uplift for our trade partners across the Musica Class fleet, which also includes MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica. MSC Yacht Club continues to be one of our most sought-after products, offering guests a truly elevated cruise experience with exceptional service, exclusive spaces, and outstanding comfort. This limited-time commission uplift, available from Wednesday 18th March to Thursday 2nd April 2026, is our way of recognising the incredible support from our trade partners while giving them an extra incentive to showcase this fantastic product to their customers.”

MSC GYM POWERED BY TECHNOGYM_as seen on MSC Magnifica

New highlights coming to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra include:

NEW – MSC Yacht Club: An exclusive retreat that features 63 exquisitely designed suites, 24-hour butler and concierge service, an exclusive Top Sail lounge and its own restaurant, along with a private sundeck with two whirlpools as well as a grill restaurant and bar, perfect for leisurely afternoons in the sun – all within easy reach of everything the rest of the ship has to offer. Guests will be able to choose from four suite categories, including a brand-new, spacious two-room Grand Suite, a luxurious addition available exclusively on Musica-Class ships. Combining the modern and contemporary design of the MSC Yacht Club found on MSC Cruises’ newest ships with the charm and intimacy of a smaller number of suites, the new MSC Yacht Club on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra will offer guests the ultimate in exclusivity, privacy, and refined comfort.

MSC Yacht Club restaurant coming to all Musica Class ships

NEW –  Upgraded and redesigned MSC Aurea Spa – The new spa will be a sanctuary for guests looking to relax and rejuvenate with a sauna with panoramic sea views, steam rooms, a salt room, Kneipp path and a tranquil area for guests to relax with fresh tea. From soothing thermal zones to restorative treatments, each element is designed to revive guests’ energy and calm their senses.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Whirlpool Bath_

NEW –  State-of-the-art MSC Gym Powered by Technogym® – for those looking for the ultimate workout at sea can enjoy a new space complete with indoor workout areas boasting spectacular aft panoramic views and ocean vistas, dedicated yoga and spinning studios as well as cutting-edge training equipment from Technogym®.

MSC Yacht Club Two-Room Grand Suite

NEW – Butcher’s Cut – In this traditional American-style steakhouse, guests will enjoy premium cuts of meat, including beef from Meat by Linz and a wide selection of succulent steaks and classic sides in an elegant, modern setting.

NEW & ENHANCED – Kaito Sushi Bar – this elegant venue celebrates the artistry of authentic Asian cuisine with fresh creations. Guests are invited to savor expertly crafted sushi and exquisite authentic Asian dishes.

Itineraries now available to book on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra featuring the new MSC Yacht Club include:

MSC Musica will sail in South America from November 2026 through April 2027, offering three and four night mini cruises to Brazilian destinations including Santos, Buzios and Ilha Grande, as well as eight- to nine-night holiday sailings to Buenos Aires, Montevideo, and Punta del Este. The season concludes with a 16-night transatlantic crossing departing Santos on 1 April 2027 to Genoa. She will then offer 7-night sailings around the Mediterranean destinations including Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Palermo in Italy, and Ibiza, Valencia in Spain as well as Marseille, France in summer 2027.

A new Yacht Club is coming to MSC Orchestra

MSC Orchestra will begin sailing with the new MSC Yacht Club from Bari, Italy, from March 2027,  exploring the Eastern Mediterranean including iconic destinations such as Izmir and Istanbul in Turkey, Piraeus, Corfu and Cefalonia/Argostoli, Greece.

MSC Yacht Club suites are now available to book at www.mscbook.com

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