MSC Cruises is highlighting the return of its exclusive MSC Yacht Club to the Arabian Gulf for the 2025/26 season, positioning it as a key feature of its regional offering.
The cruise line’s premium ‘ship within a ship’ concept offers guests a private sanctuary of comfort and personal service while retaining access to the amenities and entertainment of a large cruise ship.
Described by MSC Cruises as its most exclusive product, the Yacht Club blends the atmosphere of a boutique hotel with the scale of an international resort. The experience includes spacious suites with enhanced amenities, 24-hour butler and concierge service, and priority embarkation and disembarkation.
MSC Euribia
Access is restricted to Yacht Club guests via key card, leading to a collection of private venues, such as the Top Sail Lounge with panoramic sea views, a dedicated restaurant, and a secluded sundeck featuring its own pool and whirlpool.
Angelo Capurro, Global Executive Director at MSC Cruises, said the Yacht Club was designed for guests who seek privacy and elevated service without losing the variety of a larger vessel.
“With its return to the GCC, regional guests can embark on seven-night cruises directly from Dubai and enjoy a seamless balance of refined exclusivity and world-class discovery,” he said.
The forthcoming Arabian Gulf season will see MSC Cruises offer seven-night itineraries departing from Dubai aboard MSC Euribia, calling at Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha and Bahrain.
These itineraries connect guests to some of the region’s leading cultural and natural landmarks, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the wildlife reserve on Sir Bani Yas Island, Doha’s Souq Waqif and skyline, and Bahrain’s historic forts and pearl diving heritage.
MSC Yacht Club restaurant
Dining remains central to the Yacht Club experience. Its restaurant offers a refined daily-changing menu that combines international dishes with local flavours, served with an extensive selection of premium beverages included in the fare.
Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea and cocktails in the Top Sail Lounge or light meals beside the private sundeck pool, where à la carte snacks and attentive poolside service are available throughout the day.
While maintaining this private setting, Yacht Club guests retain full access to the ship’s wider facilities, including speciality dining, live entertainment, spa treatments and family activities. This allows travellers to combine the intimacy of an all-inclusive enclave with the energy and variety of a large resort ship.
The return of MSC Yacht Club to the Gulf reflects MSC Cruises’ ongoing investment in the regional market, where Dubai has become a key homeport for the company’s winter operations.
By offering an experience that combines seclusion, service and cultural exploration, MSC Cruises aims to broaden its appeal among Middle Eastern travellers seeking a more personalised form of cruising.
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