MSC Cruises has revealed over 90 exclusive shore excursions for guests travelling in the cruise line’s exclusive private area of the ship, MSC Yacht Club.
MSC Yacht Club offers guests a private and exclusive experience with elegant suites and keycard-access areas of the ship with dedicated facilities such as a sundeck, pool, hot tubs, a restaurant, lounge and 24-hour butler and concierge services.
Yacht Club has now introduced over 90 new shore excursions for these exclusive guests across ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Northern Europe, with more to come in other regions later this year.
Snorkelling in Cozumel
Yacht Club guests may spend a day sailing on a catamaran and snorkelling in the crystal water off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. A guide will take them to the Colombia Reef to spot sea turtles, eagle rays and schools of shimmering fish.
Cabana-stay in Falmouth
Cruise travellers get to lounge in a private cabana alongside the Martha Brae River in Falmouth, Jamaica. The cabana is equipped with a swimming pool, a riverside bar and a personal butler.
Perfume-making in Grasse
Guests will be guided by a professional perfumer on how to personalise their own eau de cologne in the perfume capital of Grasse, near Cannes in France. Guests are offered a guided tour of a perfume factory considered to be one of the oldest family-owned perfume factories in Southern France.
Pesto workshop in Genoa
Here, passengers attend a pesto workshop in Santa Margherita Ligure in Genoa, Italy, and enjoy a dining experience pairing authentic local cuisine and wine.
Geothermal baths in Iceland
Cruisers enjoy a soak in the Fontana geothermal baths on Lake Laugarvatn in Akureyri, Iceland. Additionally, they 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.
Whiskey at a Scottish distillery
This excursion offers cruise guests the chance to tour a malt whiskey distillery famous since the 19th century. Gueststaste two drams before being transported to the historical town of Royal Dornoch.
