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The sea beckons. Adventure calls. Bitter End is back.

For over half a century, Bitter End Yacht Club has been world-renowned for its sense of adventure, love of the water, appreciation for nature, and dedication to friends and family.

Our island outpost was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017, but no storm could extinguish the Bitter End spirit. Supported by a tight-knit community spread across the globe, we salvaged everything we could to build back Bitter End better than ever. We are excited to share our newly imagined nautical village with you. 

We’ve got several exceptional drinking and dining venues that still harness the same spirit expected of the North Sound’s oldest watering hole. Enjoy hyper-local Caribbean flavors in the heart of our village while overlooking the best views in the BVI.

All of our wares are custom-made by us (and a selection of top-notch pals) to be enjoyed by anyone who carries a love for the sea in their veins.  We hope you reach for our provisions whenever you’re ashore or at sea anywhere in the world.

Bitter End would not be Bitter End without watersports. At Bitter End, you can master diving, sailing, windsurfing, or kiteboarding with help from the Bitter End Crew. Or just take a Whaler out for snorkeling and beach combing. 

SLEEP OVER THE WATER

You can’t get closer to the sea than when sleeping in our new Marina Lofts. Inspired by vintage sail lofts, you can step off your swim ladder right into the Caribbean Sea. Experience the BVI’s only over-the-water bungalows—a magical maritime escape.

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OUR ALL-NEW MARINA

Built by sailors for sailors, our state-of-the-art marina and mooring field is second to none in the Caribbean. Plus, the Quarterdeck Club refit has resulted in a one-of-a-kind, open-air locale perfect for rum punches, sunset views and celebrations of all stripes.

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We work hard to make every member of iYachtClub’s crewed yacht fleet stand out from our competition. What makes us different, and unique, when there are so many yachts to choose from? Each yacht is professionally decorated and meets our high standards in regards to equipment and yacht toys on board. We hand select and train the crews, who work directly for us.

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Guests: 8 / Cabins: 4 Low $20,000 High $23,500

Guests: 8 / Cabins: 4  Low $20,000 High $23,500

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Guests: 10 / Cabins: 5 Low $28,000 High $32,000

Guests: 10 / Cabins: 5 Low $31,000 High $35,000

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Guests: 10 / Cabins: 5 Low $19,000 High $22,000

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Guests: 6 / Cabins: 3 Low $16,000 High $18,000

Guests: 10 / Cabins: 5 Low $28,000 High $28,000

Guests: 8 / Cabins: 4  Low $25,000 High $30,000

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Guests: 8 / Cabins: 5 Low $19,500 High $22,500

Guests: 6 / Cabins: 3  Low $15,500 High $16,000

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Guests: 6 / Cabins: 3 Low $35,000 High $40,000

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Maria’s Café

Location: Bequia, Saint / St.Vincent & The Grenadines, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Yacht Clubs, Restaurants, Bars & Cafés, Laundry Services

Maria’s Café is one of the popular meeting places for yachties in Bequia.

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The Bannister Hotel and Yacht Club

Location: Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Hotels & Resorts / Eco-Resorts, Yacht Clubs

33 finely appointed hotel suites, plus a luxury penthouse, at Marina Puerto Bahia.

Antigua Yacht Club

Location: Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Yacht Clubs

Antigua Yacht Club offers a warm welcome, hospitality and fun both ashore and afloat!

Barbados Yacht Club

Location: Barbados, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Yacht Clubs

Barbados Yacht Club welcomes visiting yachtsmen with seven days complimentary membership on establishing their bona fides.

Gustavia Yacht Club

Location: St. Barth’s, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Yacht Clubs

An exclusive community yacht club in St. Barth’s that welcomes new members from the superyacht industry.

Hemingway International Yacht Club (North Coast – Havana)

Location: Havana, Cuba, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Yacht Clubs

The famous Hemingway International Yacht Club at Marina Hemingway has a celebrated history, entrenched to the memory of the famous fisherman and author Ernest Hemingway.

Jolly Harbour Yacht Club

A friendly yacht club running regular Saturday afternoon regattas, with all-comers welcome.

Saint Lucia Yacht Club

Location: Saint Lucia / St. Lucia, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Yacht Clubs, Sports / Gym / Fitness / Golf / Tennis / Yoga

Great for sundowners and light food - upstairs balcony.

St Barth’s Yacht Club

Location: St. Barth’s Categories: Yacht Clubs, Regattas & Cruising Rallies

Sailing school, private lessons, rental of 7.5m keelboats, kayaks & paddle boards.

The Country Club – Port de Plaisance

Location: St. Maarten / St. Martin, Caribbean & Central America Categories: Hotels & Resorts / Eco-Resorts, Shoreside Activities & Events, Yacht Clubs, Hair Salons / Beauty / Massage / Spa, Sports / Gym / Fitness / Golf / Tennis / Yoga

With a gym, spa, hair salon tennis courts, a pool and restaurant / bar there really is ‘something for everyone’ at The Country Club at Yacht Club.

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The five best beach clubs in St Barths

St Barths is one of the most favoured destinations for those exploring the French Caribbean via superyacht and with beach clubs as impressive as these it’s easy to see why. With yachts such as Excellence and Christina O spotted cruising these waters in holiday season , it is one of the top destinations to head to if you’re after stunning beaches, great food and luxurious settings.

Ocean Club St Barths

Set in in Gustavia, the beating heart of the island lying on the west coast, Ocean Club St Barths is the island’s answer to exclusive luxury, with a members-only arrangement that will open its doors in November 2022. Boasting panoramic views over Port de Gustavia, guests at Ocean Club St Barths will have their run of the club’s new restaurant, serving an eclectic mix of local flavours and delicate pastries. Natural textures, brass accents and striking shades of orange, blue and white make up the contemporary interiors of the club, while infinity pools and rooftop loungers can be found outside towering over the marina.

Members will also be invited to make use of the Ocean Club concierge service, on hand to take care of everything from dinner reservations to yacht charters so that guests can truly make the most of everything St Barths has to offer.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France

One of the most popular destinations on the island is Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France. Located on the beach at Baie des Flamands, it offers 40 bungalows and villas along with a stunning beach club on which you can dine, drink and soak up the sun. Visit La Case de l'Isle or La Cabane de l'Isle for unrivalled beachside cuisine.

Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach is now something of an iconic brand that conjures up images of flowing white drapery, the perfect perch and a crowd of celebrities and VIPs dancing to the sounds of international DJs. As an insider's guide to St Barths must-visit, it has a very particular scene and from 11am to 7pm crowds flock here to party. Kicking back with bottles of Champagne in the Nikki Beach signature tepees will be a roll call of well-heeled clientele. Jay Z and Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Bono have all indulged at Nikki Beach St Barths. The food is reliably good and includes creative seafood entrees, fresh salads and top grade sushi. Unashamedly jet set, Nikki Beach is something to be experienced.

Eden Rock's Sand Bar

The Eden Rock Hotel in St Barths has a top class reputation and attracts rock stars and celebrities as well as a loyal following of regular clients. Positioned on St John’s beach, the Sand Bar was conceptualised by the international chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and brings an element of New York’s ABC Kitchen to the sun and sand backdrop of St Barths. The seafood is truly exceptional, the cocktails are flawlessly mixed and the pizzas are some of the best in the Caribbean, which is why it’s one of the best for those without their own superyacht beach clubs . Sitting on the beach beholding the beautiful Baie de St Jean and enjoying a long lunch at the Sand Bar is a day well spent, and the weekly brunch is a must.

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Situated right on the point of the Port of Gustavia, enjoy flawless al fresco dining at La Guérite, a Mediterranean inspired seafood and grill restaurant and cocktail bar. Sharing its name with a sister establishment in Cannes, its gastronomic treats can be credited to Yannis Kioroglou, a talented chef of Greek origin. Enjoy a few creatively curated cocktails and sumptuous Mediterranean dishes while looking out over beautiful views of the port, featuring fishing boats and stunning yachts alike.

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A quintessential yachting destination.

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Set on tranquil protected waters with direct access to the Caribbean Sea, the mega-yacht Marina at Briland Club is the pinnacle launch point for endless upscale adventure. Providing full-service provisions for the world’s most discerning yacht owners, the marina is the crown jewel of Harbour Island and a quintessential destination for The Bahamas.

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Enjoy the feeling of freedom and unlimited possibilities with world-class services and state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to accommodate the most spectacular vessels in the world.

  • Coordinates: 25.5001° N, 76.6341° W
  • Berths Up to 300ft (91M) in length
  • GMT: -4 Hours

Yacht owners and their guests enjoy direct access to a dedicated island of Marina amenities, including an outdoor bocce ball court and oceanfront food and beverage lounge with incredible views overlooking Dunmore Harbour. The island-inspired retail and two-story Harbourmasters office provides boating and watersports equipment rentals that allow members to make the most of their days at Briland Club. A modern crew lounge is available for yacht staff, providing well-equipped seating areas and communal space, fitness center, showers, kitchen, games room, and dedicated workspaces with complimentary Wi-Fi.

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BOCCE BALL COURTS

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Dockmaster Services

Professionally managed and offering full-service provisions unparalleled in the region, Briland Club is the only facility in The Bahamas that features a fixed breakwater, hurricane-rated floating docks and clean standalone power, along with in-slip fueling, pump-out, and hard-wired internet access.

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Slip Ownership

Secure a permanent home port in the Caribbean’s most exclusive mega-yacht marina with the purchase of a dedicated slip at Briland Club. Owners will be eligible for a sub-leasing program which allows for the option of short-term rentals while you and your yacht are exploring the world.

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Short-term Rentals

Briland Club offers marina slip rentals on Harbour Island, one of the most desirable yachting communities in the Caribbean. You can reserve your berth for short and long-term leases, making this an attractive and financially advantageous destination on your journey.

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Choose from our wide range of Caribbean Yacht Club vessels for the ultimate in seagoing style and luxury. You can join us on one of our daily tours, or why not book a private charter for just you and your friends and family. For more details please browse our web site.

Booking in advance is highly recommended as our tours are subject to availability.

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Why Choose Caribbean Yacht Club?

There are many great options available here on the Mayan Riviera. However Caribbean Yacht Club is one of the longest running operators with the newest fleet of boats.

  • Our wide variety of vessel’s means we have options of all shapes and sizes. With a wide range of prices we will definitely have a boat for you.
  • We have an excellent reputation for not sending guests out in poor ocean conditions. We believe your safety and enjoyment is the most important factor.
  • Our loyal staff all have many years of experience working with Caribbean Yacht Club. Come back year after year and be looked after by the same familiar faces.
  • We offer excellent value for money. You will see from our prices that we are very competitive particularly given the quality of boat you will be chartering with us.
  • We love a challenge! If you don’t see what you are looking for ask us. With many years of experience living here on the Mayan Riviera if we do not know where to source what you are looking for we usually know someone who does!
  • Our charters cater for all budgets. If you want to be totally spoiled we can put you in touch with a private chef and stock the bar with the very best champagne for you and your VIP guests!
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Rebuilding Paradise: The Bitter End Yacht Club’s Inspiring Comeback

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Nestled at the northeastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, the Bitter End Yacht Club has long been a premier maritime destination for sailors. For years, this iconic resort has drawn seafarers from around the globe, offering a serene escape amidst the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.

While the term “bitter end” often refers to the final part of a rope or chain, the phrase can also signify reaching the farthest point or the end destination of a long or difficult journey. The founders of the Bitter End Yacht Club chose this name to reflect both its geographical location and the spirit of adventure and perseverance inherent to sailors. For those who navigate to this end-of-the-line point, the BEYC stands as a haven where their journey culminates in beauty and tranquility. And, for many, it has long stood as a cherished traditional stop when exploring the waters of the BVI.

A Legendary Past, a Devastating Blow

In more recent years, the Bitter End’s name has embodied not only a physical destination but also a symbolic one. The iconic BEYC experienced a devastating blow in September 2017 when Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history, wreaked havoc on the Caribbean, leaving the Bitter End Yacht Club in ruins. The devastation was profound, with buildings flattened, boats destroyed, and the once-thriving resort reduced to rubble.

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While many Bitter End enthusiasts were devastated to hear of the destruction Hurricane Irma left in her wake, the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club kept its loyal fans updated via its website , detailing both the damage and community efforts to rebuild this beloved BVI institution.

Rising from the Ashes

Having now been rebuilt and risen from the devastation of Hurricane Irma, the Bitter End’s name resonates even more with the idea of enduring and overcoming challenges – much like the sailors who venture to the farthest reaches to get there.

After the storm, the Bitter End Yacht Club faced a long and arduous journey to recovery. But the spirit of resilience and determination among its community never wavered. Fast forward to today, and the Bitter End Yacht Club has not only been rebuilt but has been reimagined, standing as a testament to the power of recovery and the adventurous spirit that made it famous.

A New Era for the Bitter End Yacht Club

The reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club marks a new chapter in its storied history. The rebuilt resort seamlessly blends the charm and character of its past with modern amenities and environmentally friendly practices. Here’s a glimpse of what visitors can now expect:

State-of-the-Art Marina

The heart of the Bitter End experience, the marina, has been meticulously restored and upgraded, offering deep-water slips that can accommodate yachts up to 200 feet, along with enhanced dockside services. Sailors can enjoy top-notch amenities including electrical hook-ups, fuel, ice, showers, rubbish disposal, and laundry facilities. Additionally, guests have access to the resort’s swimming pool. The BEYC also boasts one of the best deep-water anchorages in the Caribbean, providing many of the same amenities as the docking facilities.

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Culinary Delights

Dining at the Bitter End is an experience in itself. The resort’s restaurants feature locally sourced ingredients, celebrating Caribbean flavors with a gourmet twist. Whether it’s a casual beachside meal or an elegant dinner under the stars, the culinary offerings are sure to delight every palate.

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Adventure and Exploration

For those with a thirst for adventure, the resort offers a wide range of water sports, including sailing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, and snorkeling. Guests can explore the vibrant coral reefs, embark on a deep-sea fishing expedition, or simply enjoy a leisurely paddle around the bay.

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Environmental Stewardship

The Bitter End Yacht Club has embraced sustainability as a core principle in its rebuilding efforts. The resort utilizes renewable energy sources, practices water conservation, and is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the BVI. Initiatives such as coral reef restoration and marine conservation programs are integral to its operations, ensuring that the Bitter End remains a pristine paradise for future generations.

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A Bright Future

From its storied past to its recent resurgence, the Bitter End Yacht Club is more than just a return to business; it’s a celebration of resilience, community, and the indomitable spirit of the BVI. As it welcomes back old friends and new, the Bitter End promises to once again be the ultimate retreat for those who seek the thrill of the open sea and the tranquility of an island paradise in one of the most breathtaking locations on earth. 

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BRINGING BACK THE BITTER END

AN INSIDE SAILING EDITION WEBINAR • HOSTED BY PETER ISLER

Join Richard and Lauren Hokin as they reminisce about the Bitter End Yacht Club’s past and discuss its exciting reopening as “Bitter End 2.0” after Hurricane Irma.

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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS A CRUISING GUIDE

The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands is filled with detailed charts of the various anchorages, supported with colorful aerial photography in addition to piloting, anchoring and shoreside information. The Island Connections sections provide valuable telephone, email and website information to make finding island businesses, services and restaurants effortless. Additionally, the guide includes a free, fold-out color 27” x 17” planning chart covering the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. 

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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WATERPROOF CHART

Printed on two sides this new chart includes the U.S. & B.V.I. from St. Thomas to Anegada, including anchorage and mooring locations as well as GPS coordinates, sailing routes and distances between waypoints. Excellent for the cockpit and attractive enough to hang on the wall when you get home.

This planning chart is a duplicate of the one you receive in the guide with the exception of being waterproof.

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Phone: 727-892-3873

Address: 11 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

Website: http://www.spyc.org

Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years.

We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed private club atmosphere with a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment. We offer a wide variety of social activities and our Clubs Within a Club meet a plethora of special interests for our members where they can mix and mingle.

Membership is by Invitation Only Founded 1909

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MSC Cruises sails nearly two dozen beautiful ships from home ports around the world, but their inviting sun decks can be crowded, and you're likely to encounter queues for dinner, shows and guest services.

The trick to creating a more luxurious experience on this big-ship cruise line is to book a stay in the line's Yacht Club. This upscale enclave within MSC Cruises ' larger ships offers guests more spacious accommodations, butler service and dedicated restaurants and lounges — even coffee delivered to your room each morning, just the way you like it.

Because of the Yacht Club , MSC can offer an inviting experience for cruisers who like big-ship cruising but crave more elevated accommodations, dining and amenities. MSC Cruises was one of the first lines to introduce this ship-within-a-ship concept, along with Norwegian Cruise Line . Now other popular cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean , also have adopted it.

The Yacht Club section on several of MSC Cruises' ships offers gated access to semi-private dining, butler service and more, but it comes at a price. Find out how much you can expect to pay and what you'll get for your money.

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What are the MSC Yacht Club perks?

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All stays in the Yacht Club include priority check-in and checkout; priority disembarkation and boarding on shore excursions days; free premium alcohol and Wi-Fi packages; a bathrobe and slippers; complimentary access to the Aurea Spa thermal suite; 24-hour concierge and butler services (dining and spa reservations, unpacking and repacking, morning coffee delivery, etc.); a free daily in-cabin newspaper of your choice, delivered; and the ability to change your cruise one time without penalty.

Yacht Club cruisers are also entitled to discounts of 10% on spa treatments, 20% on specialty dining packages and 40% on spa packages.

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In addition, passengers booked in the Yacht Club have access to their own dedicated bar, lounge and restaurant, as well as a semi-private outdoor bar, pool and hot tubs, all on an exclusive sun deck. When ships dock at the line's private island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve , Yacht Club passengers have private beach and restaurant access .

In their cabins, Yacht Club cruisers will find a pillow menu, memory foam mattresses, high-quality linens, bathrooms with marble floors, a specialty coffee maker, complimentary open minibar access, one gratis bottle of spirits (choose from a list of available options), free one-time snacks, 24-hour room service and nightly turn-down chocolates from Venchi, an Italian chocolatier that partners with the cruise line.

Which MSC cruise ships have the Yacht Club?

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Thirteen ships in the MSC Cruises fleet have the Yacht Club on board:

  • MSC Bellissima
  • MSC Euribia
  • MSC Fantasia
  • MSC Grandiosa
  • MSC Meraviglia
  • MSC Preziosa
  • MSC Seascape.
  • MSC Seashore.
  • MSC Seaside
  • MSC Seaview
  • MSC Splendida
  • MSC Virtuosa
  • MSC World Europa

Upcoming vessel MSC World America (2025) also will have the Yacht Club.

The largest Yacht Club in the fleet is on MSC World Europa, offering 152 suites. The second-largest is found on the line's two Seaside EVO Class ships, MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape, which each have 131 suites.

MSC Yacht Club cabins

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All accommodations in the Yacht Club are labeled as suites, even though they comprise some standard cabin types. The specific stateroom types offered will vary by ship, but in general, they range from windowless interior cabins and deluxe balcony rooms to Executive and Royal Suites with more space, walk-in closets and bathrooms with both showers and bathtubs.

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New to the fleet with the line's World Class are 1,600-square-foot Owner Suites, which include multi-room layouts, walk-in closets, bathtubs and balconies, each with a whirlpool and alfresco dining area.

Also new are Duplex Suites, offering two decks of space, with the bedroom and bathroom upstairs and a dining area, living room and guest bath downstairs. These also include two private sun decks with loungers, one of which boasts a whirlpool.

How much does it cost to stay in the MSC Yacht Club?

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As you might expect, the cost to stay in the Yacht Club depends on several factors, including cabin type, the length of the sailing and where you're going and when. However, in line with the rest of the brand's pricing, a stay in the Yacht Club is an excellent value when you compare it to stays in other lines' dedicated suite areas or to luxury cruise prices.

I priced out several sailings departing over the next two years on some of the line's newest and largest ships. This is what was available at press time. (Note: MSC Cruises' website will only allow me to choose a general Yacht Club designation when booking. That means a guaranteed suite within the Yacht Club, but you won't know what type it is until closer to sailing.)

  • 7-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruise on MSC Seascape: $6,538 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Miami, March 16-23, 2024
  • 11-night Bermuda, Canada and New England cruise on MSC Meraviglia: $9,958 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Brooklyn, New York, Sept. 25-Oct. 6, 2024
  • 7-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC World Europa: $5,118 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Barcelona, May 2-9, 2025
  • 7-night Mediterranean on MSC Divina: $5,858 (including taxes) for two adults, round trip from Kusadasi, Turkey, June 5-12, 2025

Check out the MSC Cruises website to learn more about the MSC Yacht Club .

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Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years.

We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed private club atmosphere with a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment.  we offer a wide variety of social activities and our clubs within a club meet a plethora of special interests for our members where they can mix and mingle. , banquets & catering, community events.

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The last few years have seen the growth of a new category of cruising: luxury super “yachts,” with a small number of guests, a high level of service and a decidedly boutique feel. 

They’re also mostly from a new kind of cruise company: a luxury resort brand making its way into the sea. 

First, that was Ritz-Carlton, which was the pioneer with its Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and its landmark yacht, Evrima . Then there was Four Seasons, which is now working on its first luxury yacht. 

But Ritz-Carlton continues to set the pace, this time with its second ship: Ilma, which just made its debut this week in Europe, with plans to head to the Caribbean this winter. 

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There are five dining concepts, including a pair by Michelin-starrred Chefs Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina.

There’s also a unique lounge-style eatery called the Beach Club, with panoramic ocean views. 

And yes, it’s still a Ritz-Carlton, which means there is a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa (with treatments from wellness brand ESPA) — including a whopping 11 treatment rooms, five of which can be used for outdoor treatments — part of a focus on the ship on indoor-outdoor experiences. 

The new ship is a “continuation of our mission to deliver legendary service and unparalleled enjoyment to our guests,” said Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Jim Murren in a statement obtained by Caribbean Journal.

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MSC Cruises’ MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program: Everything you need to know

Compared to some of its closest rivals, MSC Cruises has a relatively modest loyalty program.

Unlike the frequent cruiser programs at Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line , the MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program doesn't offer its members a free cruise after reaching the top tier. It does not offer a massive discount on the single supplement charge for solo travelers, as Royal Caribbean offers its top-tier members, nor does it grant priority access to onboard shows.

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Still, the MSC Cruises loyalty program offers several valuable perks at higher levels, including a complimentary meal in an extra-charge specialty restaurant once per cruise and priority access to tenders in ports.

The MSC Voyagers Club program also allows you to status match your way into one of its top tiers — something that no other major cruise line loyalty program offers.

Ways to earn points

The points-earning system for MSC Voyagers Club is a bit convoluted, as the number of points you earn on any given cruise depends on various factors.

For starters, you earn points based on the length of the cruise you take and which MSC Cruises "experience" you book. As regular MSC Cruises customers know, the line offers four onboard experiences, each with different inclusions and price points. Bella is the most basic — and least expensive — experience available. MSC Yacht Club is the top experience available. Experiences called Fantastica and Aurea are in between.

For sailings of four nights or fewer, each passenger in the cabin will earn the following number of points depending on experience type:

  • Fantastica: 400
  • MSC Yacht Club: 800

For sailings of five to nine nights, every guest will earn the following number of points depending on experience type:

  • Fantastica: 700
  • Aurea: 1,000
  • MSC Yacht Club: 1,500

For sailings of nine or more nights, they'll earn the following number of points depending on experience type:

  • Fantastica: 1,000
  • Aurea: 1,500
  • MSC Yacht Club: 2,000

In addition to the above, you can also earn points for extras when spending money on MSC Cruises ships or when booking in advance of sailing. You'll earn 100 points for every $150 you spend on prepaid and onboard expenses.

One caveat: Only the MSC Voyagers Club member who makes the final payment for onboard expenses will receive those points. For expenses for prepaid services that apply to all cabin occupants (and not single occupants), points will be equally distributed among the cabin occupants.

For example, say the total amount of prepaid onboard services that apply to all cabin occupants before the cruise is $600. If there are four cabin occupants, the spending for the points calculation of each member will be $150, which is equal to 100 points.

Related: The ultimate guide to MSC Cruises ships and itineraries

The final way to earn points is by updating your contact details up to 72 hours before departure on your next cruise. This will earn you 100 points.

All points, including for the cruise, onboard spending and updating your profile, will pop up in your account about 10 days after the cruise is completed.

MSC Voyagers Club tiers and benefits

There are four tiers to the MSC Voyagers Club program:

  • Classic : 1 to 2,199 points
  • Silver : 2,200 to 4,299 points
  • Gold : 4,300 to 9,999 points
  • Diamond : 10,000 or more points

As is typical for cruise line loyalty programs, the entry-level tier (Classic) doesn't provide many truly valuable rewards. By far, the most alluring benefit at this level is the 5% discount members receive when booking future sailings. (This discount is not valid for MSC Grand Tours and when booking Tandem cabins, which are specially discounted cabins that parents can book for kids.) That's real savings every time you book a cruise.

Additionally, Classic members receive:

  • An extra 5% discount on Voyagers Exclusives sailings made six to nine months before departure
  • An MSC Voyagers Club e-newsletter
  • MSC Voyagers Club personalized luggage tags for embarkation in the e-ticket
  • An MSC Voyagers Club card
  • An invitation to a "welcome back" cocktail party
  • A dedicated number to call on board
  • Discounts on many packages and amenities, including onboard pictures, digital accessories, Wi-Fi and spa and fitness offerings
  • An MSC Shops discount (for each $50 spent in any onboard shops, you will receive a $10 discount)

Note that the MSC Shops discount has a lot of fine print. The discount is not combinable with promotions available on board and is not available for spending on tobacco products and electronics. It's also only valid on the first day of a cruise. That final point prompts us to downgrade the value of this perk considerably.

Upon reaching the second tier of the program, Silver, you get a couple of additional perks. The most notable to us is a $50 onboard credit per person, plus double MSC Voyagers Club points, for all bookings made more than 12 months before departure. (If you book nine to 12 months in advance, you get the $50 credit but not the double points.)

The Silver level also brings an unspecified milestone reward and all the perks of the lower-tier Classic level.

Related: Everything you need to know about MSC Cruises cabins and suites

You will be a member of the Classic level as soon as you take a single cruise, as it takes only 1 point to reach the Classic level. You also might be able to reach the Silver level in just one cruise if you take a long voyage of nine nights or more, pay for the top MSC Yacht Club experience and do a modest amount of onboard spending.

Still, a more typical cruiser sailing seven-night trips at a mid-tier Fantastica or Aurea experience level would need two or three cruises to reach the Silver level.

The elite level that makes a difference

Being loyal to MSC Cruises starts paying off in a more meaningful way once you reach the Gold level of the MSC Voyagers Club program. Even here, though, the rewards are still relatively modest.

The Gold level comes with one solid perk: priority disembarkation in ports where a tender boat is required. This can make a real difference in your cruising experience, as it means you can get off the ship much faster in some cases than the majority of other passengers. That will allow you to maximize your time in tender ports.

Additionally, Gold status brings all the perks of the tiers below it plus:

  • A complimentary one-hour thermal area session once per cruise
  • A complimentary gift
  • A complimentary photo taken during the "welcome back" cocktail party
  • A complimentary birthday cake when it's your birthday

It could take you as few as two cruises to reach the Gold level if you sign up for longer sailings and pay for the top MSC Yacht Club experience. Someone sailing seven-night trips at a mid-tier Fantastica or Aurea experience level would need four or five cruises to reach the Gold level.

The best elite perk with MSC Voyagers Club

Alas, there isn't a "wow" perk in the entire MSC Voyagers Club menu. As noted above, unlike some lines, MSC Cruises doesn't award top-tier members with truly high-value perks such as a free cruise. Still, MSC Voyagers Club's top Diamond status tier does come with a few enticing benefits.

Our favorite perk in the entire MSC Voyagers Club program is the complimentary dinner at a specialty restaurant that comes with Diamond-level status. That said, be warned that the complimentary dinner comes with a lot of fine print (so much fine print, in fact, that to use it verges on the ridiculous).

The complimentary dinner, in theory, is for you and a cabinmate. However, among the fine-print caveats is that two Diamond members staying in the same cabin don't get two free dinners.

If you and your spouse are both Diamond members, and you dine together using the perk, MSC Cruises counts that as you both using your perk for that one meal. That said, if you had two other people staying with you in the same cabin, you and your spouse could each use your perk to take one of them out for the free dinner, resulting in two free dinners for your cabin.

Additionally, the complimentary dinner privilege at specialty restaurants might not be available on all ship classes. Members under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at dinner. Also, drinks are not included with the complimentary dinner, nor are you allowed to bring outside drinks into the restaurant.

Related: The 6 types of MSC Cruises ships, explained

Should all that prove too confusing, MSC Voyagers Club Diamond status thankfully also offers two other solid perks:

  • A priority line for boarding on embarkation day
  • Priority disembarkation at the end of the cruise

Diamond level also provides all the perks of the tiers below it plus:

  • Courtesy bathrobe and slippers available during the cruise
  • A complimentary dance class
  • An invitation to an exclusive Diamond Party
  • Late cabin checkout on disembarkation day
  • A chocolate gift

Someone sailing seven-night cruises at a mid-tier Fantastica or Aurea experience level would need to take about eight to 10 trips to reach the Diamond level, depending on onboard spending.

In contrast to every other major cruise line loyalty program, MSC Cruises customers do not get "forever status" once they reach a certain tier of the MSC Voyagers Club. Once achieved, your status is only good as long as you take a cruise at least once every 36 months.

If you don't take a cruise once every 36 months, you will see your points in the MSC Voyagers Club disappear and your entire account erased. You'll have to reenroll and start all over again.

This is a notable difference from other cruise line loyalty programs, as "forever status" is one of the great allures of such programs. Many airline frequent flyer programs, by contrast, require loyalty members to requalify for status each year.

MSC Voyagers Club status match

As noted above, the MSC Voyagers Club program allows you to status match your way to its top tiers — something other major cruise line loyalty programs don't offer.

If you show proof of a high loyalty program status level with a competing cruise line, a hotel company or even a booking site such as Expedia, you can catapult your way from no status to a top-tier status with MSC Cruises in a jiffy. A high status level at an airline, alas, won't get you a status match at MSC Cruises, with a handful of exceptions such as a high status level at Air China.

This MSC Cruises status match, to us, is a big deal. It's one thing that sets MSC Voyagers Club apart from other cruise line loyalty programs.

The status match process at MSC Cruises is simple. Go to the dedicated enrollment page for MSC Voyagers Club status matching at the MSC Cruises website. You'll find a short online form where you enter some personal details (including name, birth date and address) and details about your status level with another loyalty program. You'll then have to upload a picture of your membership card for that program (or, if you don't have a membership card, a screenshot of your online account page showing your name and status).

That's it. Within a few days, you'll get an email or text welcoming you into the MSC Voyagers Club program at a status tier that matches your status with the other brand.

The dedicated enrollment page lists more than 60 loyalty programs from which you can status match into the MSC Cruises loyalty program. They include such cruise line loyalty programs as Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society and Carnival Cruise Line's VIFP Club program . Your status in the loyalty programs run by such major hotel chains as Hilton , Hyatt and Marriott also can be submitted for a match.

MSC Cruises doesn't offer a chart showing which tier of its loyalty program you will receive based on your tier at each of the other brands. Our staff members at TPG have had luck matching into the top Gold or Diamond tiers of the MSC Voyagers Club program from high levels of competing programs. One TPG editor received top Diamond tier status in the MSC Cruises program as a match to World of Hyatt Globalist status, for instance. Another staffer received Gold status in the MSC Cruises program as a match to the Diamond level in Royal Caribbean's program.

You can enter your status in only one program when seeking a match, so pick the program in which you have the highest status level.

Bottom line

MSC Cruises offers some decent perks in its four-tier loyalty program, including discounts and onboard credits when you book additional cruises. It also allows cruisers to status match their way to the top tiers of the program.

Still, the MSC Voyagers Club program is not nearly as robust a frequent cruiser program as those offered by such rivals as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Welcomes Its Second Cruise Ship

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Ilma. Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Ilma, the second cruise yacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s fleet, officially began sailing this week when it embarked on its inaugural voyage out of Monte Carlo.

“It is with immense pride and excitement that we welcome Ilma to our growing fleet,” said Jim Murren, executive chairman and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

“Ilma brings the exceptional luxury accommodations and personalized service for which The Ritz-Carlton brand is renowned to the sea, further redefining the standards in the luxury industry,” added Jenni Benzaquen, senior vice president of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts.

Ilma, named after the Maltese word for “water,” measures 790 feet and offers 224 spacious suites, all with private terraces. The yacht offers five dining venues, a refreshed in-suite dining program, seven bars, and a signature wine vault.

Highlights include two dining venues conceptualized by MICHELIN-starred restaurant chefs Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina.

The Beach House onboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma

One of these is the Beach House, designed by Toronto-based luxury design firm Chapi Chapo, which offers 180-degree views of the sea. The beach club-inspired venue draws from Peruvian and Pan-Latin cuisine, blending globally influenced flavors in a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. The menu, developed in collaboration with James Beard Award-winning chef Mina, is inspired by the bold, fire-born flavors of South and Central America while highlighting ingredients from the Caribbean.

A signature space across The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, Ilma debuts an extensive Marina and Marina Terrace, featuring large glass windows that draw in natural light, side doors that open and float above the water, and a hydraulic platform that connects guests directly with the sea when the yacht is at anchor.

Deck 10 features an open-air space for live entertainment and sunbathing, complete with the main pool, pool bar, and an outdoor LED screen. Also onboard is an expanded The RitzCarlton Spa with 11 rooms, five of which are equipped to offer outdoor treatment options, plus three distinct fitness spaces.

During its inaugural year, Ilma will spend time in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, before visiting North Europe and the Baltic – a first for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – in summer 2025.

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