MSC Cruises will renovate the MSC Yacht Club restaurant on all Fantasia class ships
The company continues its fleet modernization program and improvement of the premium experience on board its exclusive MSC Yacht Club concept
MSC Cruises has announced new enhancements to the MSC Yacht Club restaurant, which will be rolled out across all Fantasia-class ships. The redesign, which introduces a contemporary and elegant aesthetic, is already available on board the MSC Splendida.
The initiative is part of the comprehensive renovation and modernization program the company is undertaking across several ships in its fleet. This investment aims to update the facilities and enhance the guest experience, particularly within the all-inclusive luxury concept of the MSC Yacht Club.
The restaurant's new design embraces a contemporary and refined style, combining dark tones, soft textures, and sophisticated lighting to create an intimate and elegant ambiance. The layout incorporates vertical elements and subtle partitions that add structure to the space, enhancing privacy without sacrificing spaciousness, while the panoramic sea views remain a defining feature.
The newly renovated restaurant is now open on the MSC Splendida, following its refurbishment at the Palumbo shipyard in Malta. Since then, the ship has resumed its winter Mediterranean itineraries.
The refurbishment program will be progressively extended to the other ships in the Fantasia class. The upgrades to the MSC Fantasia will be completed in December 2026, followed by the MSC Divina in April 2027 and the MSC Preziosa in February 2028.
In this redesigned setting, the MSC Yacht Club restaurant offers a dining experience that combines high-level cuisine with personalized service. Guests can choose from a variety of sophisticated menus and enjoy a dedicated culinary team available 24 hours a day, as well as the services of a sommelier who complements every dining experience.
The exclusive restaurant is part of the amenities of the MSC Yacht Club, a "ship within a ship" concept offering enhanced privacy and personalized service. Guests have access via magnetic card to reserved spaces that include a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, terrace with jacuzzis, bar and grill, as well as spacious and elegantly decorated suites. The experience is further enhanced by 24-hour butler and concierge service.
The MSC Splendida already offers itineraries that include the redesigned MSC Yacht Club restaurant. During the winter of 2025/2026, it will sail seven-night cruises from Barcelona visiting Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, and La Goulette. During the summer of 2026, it will continue with seven-night itineraries from Barcelona, calling at Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo, and Valletta.
In the winter of 2026/2027, the ship will offer eight- and nine-night itineraries from Buenos Aires to destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, Ilhabela, Ilha Grande, Balneário Camboriú, and Punta del Este. Later, in the summer of 2027, it will offer nine-night cruises from Trieste visiting Split, Piraeus, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, and Bari.
The improvements to the Fantasia-class ships also include a new onboard Future Cruise office, redesigned so guests can plan and book their next trip during their current cruise. This expanded space features a contemporary design, modern furnishings, additional seating areas, and ocean views. The new office is already available on the MSC Divina, MSC Preziosa, and MSC Splendida, while the MSC Fantasia's refurbishment will be completed toward the end of this year.