MSC Experience Tier Selector

Answer five questions to find your fit: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, or Yacht Club

Does your cabin location matter to you?
How flexible do you want dining to be?
Interested in the spa / thermal suite?
What is your budget level?
Do you want a private VIP area?

Recommended experience

Bella

Entry-level. The full ship, minus the perks you may not use.

  • You are flexible on cabin location, so Bella gives you the lowest fare while keeping full access to the ship: entertainment, pools, and main dining.
  • You only give up cabin choice and perks (spa, solarium, in-cabin breakfast) that you indicated you do not need.

Heads up: drinks are not included

Drinks are not included below Yacht Club. On Bella, Fantastica, or Aurea you must add the Premium Extra package (list price ~$85 per person per day, frequent pre-cruise discounts). Yacht Club is the only experience that bundles Premium Extra.

Compare the four MSC experiences

Bella

Your pick

Entry-level. The full ship, minus the perks you may not use.

  • Cabin location assigned by MSC (no choice; risk of obstructed view)
  • Fixed dining seating at set times (early or late)
  • Full base-ship access: entertainment, kids clubs, pools, main dining, leisure facilities
  • Standard boarding; no welcome amenities
  • Breakfast in cabin and room service carry a fee
  • Drinks NOT included (add Premium Extra separately)
  • No spa / thermal suite, no exclusive solarium

Fantastica

The first-timer sweet spot: pick your cabin, keep it simple.

  • Choose your cabin location (any cabin type)
  • Fixed seating, but priority / first choice of early or late seating
  • Complimentary breakfast room-service delivery
  • 24-hour room service available
  • Specialty restaurant package available pre-cruise (extra, discounted)
  • Drinks NOT included (add Premium Extra separately)
  • No spa / thermal suite, no exclusive solarium

Aurea

Premium experience built around the spa, flexibility, and best cabins.

  • Ocean view, balcony, or suite only, in the best locations
  • Flexible "My Choice" anytime dining; dedicated Aurea dining section
  • Thermal suite / spa access (adults) plus ~10% spa-treatment discount
  • Top Exclusive Solarium (adults-only)
  • Priority boarding, luggage drop-off, and disembarkation
  • Welcome prosecco and chocolates; bathrobe, slippers, pillow menu
  • Continental breakfast in cabin daily; 24-hour room service
  • Drinks NOT included (add Premium Extra separately)

Yacht Club

Ship-within-a-ship luxury. The only true premium product.

  • Private YC suites in a gated complex
  • Premium Extra drink package INCLUDED fleet-wide (15-drink/day cap)
  • 24/7 butler and concierge
  • Private Top Sail Lounge, pool deck, hot tubs, and sundeck
  • Private YC restaurant with flexible dining; spa / thermal access
  • Priority, private embarkation and disembarkation; stocked minibar
  • Note: Wi-Fi and gratuities (~$23/pp/day) are NOT included
  • Price premium typically ~2.5x to 4x a standard balcony fare

Inclusions sourced from MSC experience-tier research (verified 2026-06-01). Aurea drinks reflect the current 2025-2026 consensus (not included); re-verify on the official site before booking. Inclusions only, no live pricing.