MSC Experience Tier Selector
Answer five questions to find your fit: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, or Yacht Club
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 pickEntry-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.
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