MSC Cruises has just unveiled an exciting update for its loyal customers by adding the Blue Diamond tier to its MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program. This exclusive level brings enhanced perks for frequent cruisers, including flexible check-in, priority access, and unique onboard experiences that elevate the cruise journey. With benefits tailored for dedicated MSC cruisers, the Blue Diamond tier offers a new level of luxury and convenience.
MSC Voyagers Club: An Overview of the Loyalty Program
What is MSC Voyagers Club?
MSC Voyagers Club is MSC Cruises’ loyalty program, rewarding guests with exclusive perks and privileges based on their cruising frequency and loyalty points. With five tiers—Classic, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and now Blue Diamond—this program offers increasing benefits that range from onboard discounts to priority services. Each tier is designed to enhance the cruising experience, with the Blue Diamond level offering the most exclusive benefits yet.
How Points Are Earned in MSC Voyagers Club
Voyagers Club points are earned based on the cruise length and the MSC “experience” booked. MSC offers four experience tiers: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, and MSC Yacht Club, each providing different inclusions and price points. Points can also be accumulated by pre-booking onboard services like dining packages and spa treatments. Longer or more premium cruises grant more points, helping members ascend to higher tiers faster.
The New Blue Diamond Tier: Perks and Benefits
Embarkation-Day Perks
One of the standout benefits of the Blue Diamond tier is a premium embarkation experience. Blue Diamond members enjoy flexible check-in times and priority embarkation, allowing them to avoid long queues. Additionally, they have access to priority luggage drop-off at the MSC Yacht Club check-in desk, streamlining their entry into the cruise experience.
Exclusive Dining Options
Blue Diamond members have access to My Choice dining, offering greater flexibility to dine whenever they like during main dining room hours. This added dining freedom ensures members can enjoy meals at their convenience without adhering to a fixed schedule, perfect for a relaxed cruising experience.
Complimentary Onboard Benefits
Blue Diamond members receive a free Browse Wi-Fi package for one device, keeping them connected during their voyage. They also enjoy a complimentary Behind the Scenes tour (available on select ships), providing an insider look at the ship’s operations. In addition, members can attend a private meet-and-greet with the captain and are given priority access to tender boats when docked at ports.
Onshore Perks: Shuttle Service and Excursion Access
To make shore excursions even easier, Blue Diamond members receive free shuttle service at ports where it’s available. This added benefit ensures easy access to local attractions without additional transportation fees, making the entire excursion process more seamless.
Additional Perks for Lower MSC Voyagers Club Tiers Included
Benefits Carried Over from Diamond Tier
In addition to exclusive Blue Diamond perks, members also enjoy all the privileges of lower-tier levels, including Diamond tier benefits such as: Complimentary bottle of Champagne, Early access to onboard shows, Complimentary specialty restaurant tasting menu, Free one-hour session at the Thermal Spa, Late checkout option. These cumulative benefits enhance the overall value of the Blue Diamond level, ensuring a superior experience for MSC’s most loyal customers.
How to Achieve Blue Diamond Status
Points Requirement and Earning Potential
Reaching Blue Diamond status requires accumulating at least 25,000 points. For members cruising with the Bella experience (MSC’s entry-level package), this could mean approximately 36 nine-night cruises, earning around 700 points per cruise. However, longer cruises and premium experiences like the MSC Yacht Club will help members reach this level more quickly.
Five-Year Membership Validity
MSC has extended the validity of Voyagers Club membership to five years, an increase from the previous three-year expiration. Now, members only need to cruise once every five years to maintain their current membership level and keep earning points. This extended validity makes it easier for loyal guests to build points and reach higher tiers at their own pace.
How to Enroll in MSC Voyagers Club and Immediate Benefits
Automatic Enrollment for U.S. Passengers
U.S.-based customers booking through MSC’s reservation portals are automatically enrolled in the MSC Voyagers Club, granting immediate access to loyalty perks. Members can start taking advantage of discounts of up to 20% on bookings from the moment they join.
Open Enrollment with or Without a Current Booking
Even without a current booking, customers can enroll in MSC Voyagers Club. This grants them instant access to various program discounts, enabling savings on future cruise bookings and services.
MSC’s Status Match Program and Blue Diamond Exclusivity
No Status Match to Blue Diamond
While MSC offers a Status Match Program for new cruisers switching from other loyalty programs, Blue Diamond status is exclusive to those who earn it through MSC Voyagers Club points. This exclusivity ensures that only the most dedicated MSC cruisers can access the top-tier perks, setting Blue Diamond apart from lower levels.
Blue Diamond Elevates MSC Voyagers Club
The Blue Diamond tier brings significant upgrades to MSC Cruises’ loyalty program, offering unmatched benefits for top-tier members. With added flexibility, exclusive onboard perks, and priority services, this new tier enhances the luxury and convenience that loyal MSC guests experience. Whether you’re a long-time MSC cruiser or a new Voyagers Club member, Blue Diamond status is a reward worth aspiring to for unparalleled cruise experiences.
