Passengers booking MSC Yacht Club can now access shore excursions designed just for them. MSC Yacht Club is MSC Cruises’ luxury “ship-within-a-ship” onboard area with private staterooms, sundeck, pool, hot tubs, restaurant, lounge, and personalized service provided by a 24-hour butler and concierge desk. In addition to the MSC Yacht Club onboard experience, guests can now book curated shore excursions to discover new places, cultures, and people, while immersing themselves in the destination.
MSC Cruises is introducing more than 90 specially designed MSC Yacht Club shore excursions at various ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, with more to come in other regions later this year. The excursions run with only small groups, enabling guests to explore their destinations more intimately. From the MSC Yacht Club, guests will enjoy priority disembarkation coupled with private transportation for extra comfort during travel, ensuring relaxation with all the details taken care of.
Whether guests want to try their hand at making their own personalized eau de cologne at one of oldest perfumeries in Southern France, indulge in authentic Greek cuisine on board a private catamaran in Santorini, or relax in a secluded cabana in tropical Jamaica, they will have a multitude of meticulously crafted experiences to choose from.
The experiences fall into a number of categories to suit a variety of tastes, ranging from authentic culinary experiences or learning about local artistry to visiting architectural treasures or getting involved in upscale adventure activities.
MSC Yacht Club shore excursion highlights
Cozumel, Mexico: Enjoy a luxurious catamaran and snorkeling experience
Guests can spend the day on an exclusive catamaran sailing off the coast of Cozumel. Guests will have a personal, local guide for the journey and will get the opportunity to snorkel in the clear waters of the Caribbean, discovering the rich marine life that lies just underneath the surface. The guide will take them to Colombia Reef, a sublime snorkeling spot hailed as one of Cozumel’s finest. There, they may spot sea turtles, eagle rays, and schools of shimmering fish.
Falmouth, Jamaica: Enjoy a plush cabana near the Martha Brae River
Guests will spend their day in a private cabana along the Martha Brae River, surrounded by forest and tranquility with a personal butler catering to every need. Guests can take a dip in the nearby swimming pool or take advantage of the riverside bar and grill while enjoying their cabana oasis.
Cannes, France: Enjoy an exclusive perfume-making workshop
Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in an unforgettable and captivating sensory experience creating their own personalized eau de cologne with aromatic, citrus, and orange blossom fragrances in one of the oldest family-owned perfume factories in the South of France. About an hour’s drive from Cannes, the town of Grasse is often referred to as the perfume capital. After making their own scent, guests will be guided by a professional perfumer on a behind-the-scenes tour of the factory and then proudly take home their unique creations in an elegant 100 ml bottle with a personalized case.
Akureyri, Iceland: Be invigorated at the Fontana geothermal baths in Iceland
This excursion offers MSC Yacht Club guests a rejuvenating experience for the mind, body, and soul, allowing them to enjoy the remarkable mineral-rich water of the geothermal Fontana baths located on Lake Laugarvatn. This spa is the perfect place to relax and admire an incredible view of the lake while enjoying the beneficial effects of the water. To make this experience even more enjoyable, guests will be offered the rare and exclusive opportunity to taste freshly baked rye bread made in the geothermal bakery right next to the baths. The excursion also includes the opportunity to experience the scenic Þingvellir National Park, an area surrounded by mountains and the vast lava plain covered with green moss and wildflowers.
Genoa, Italy: Immersive authentic pesto cooking class in Santa Margherita Ligure
In this excursion, guests can immerse themselves in a unique and authentic Italian food experience, discovering the secrets of pesto—the world-famous sauce—during an exclusive cooking lesson at Santa Margherita Ligure. Guests can learn some of the cooking techniques that make Italian cuisine so iconic before enjoying an upscale dining experience with delicious local cuisine and wine. After lunch, guests can discover the charm of Portofino, a village characterized by the boats swaying in the small harbor and the orange, red, and pink houses surrounding the bay. There are plenty of opportunities to visit luxury shops, venture through the town’s historic alleyways, or enjoy the scenic square of the Church of St. George.
Invergordon, Scotland: Try world-famous whisky at Glenmorangie Distillery in Scotland
The excursion offers guests the chance to visit a distillery that has been famous for its malt whiskies since the 19th century and has mastered the fine art of distilling through the generations. A guided tour will acquaint guests with every step of the distillation process and offer the chance to try two drams before guests are transported to the 12th-century town of Royal Dornoch to admire its oldest buildings, an impressive cathedral, and its town square.
The excursions are now bookable for MSC Yacht Club guests in advance, online, through the MSC Cruises contact center or through the booking travel agent, as well as on board through the MSC For Me app (where available), MSC Yacht Club concierge service or Shore Excursions desk.
MSC Cruises’ latest ship, MSC World America, debuts in April 2025. If you’re interested in cruising onboard MSC Yacht Club, we recommend MEI Travel for a free, no obligation quote and free help throughout your trip.
