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04.02.2025 - 18:57 / travelpulse.com / Sarah Kuta
Guests who book MSC Cruises’ suites with an Aurea Experience can enjoy new benefits and privileges, from in-suite amenities to priority disembarkation and more.
In addition to its dozens of cabin types, MSC Cruises also offers guests four unique experiences: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea and the MSC Yacht Club. Moving forward, guests who book an Aurea Experience across the fleet can take advantage of additional premium services.
The Aurea Experience already includes My Choice dining flexibility, wellness-focused amenities and access to the MSC Aurea Spa thermal area.
Starting July 1, guests can also enjoy priority disembarkation, priority tender boat access, one set of free minibar refreshments, an in-suite Nespresso coffee machine, Venchi chocolates at daily turndown and two free ironing services.
They can also take advantage of enhanced in-suite amenities, such as 100% cotton bathrobes, plush slippers, premium bed linens, enhanced Dorelean mattress and bespoke bath products from MED by MSC.
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