May 5, 2016, 7:05 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
MSC Cruises Voyagers Club Status Match
Voyagers Club status tiers, etc. can be read here. There is a link (top left) to STATUS MATCH.
Become an Instant Member of the MSC Voyagers Club with Status Match
We are excited to introduce our new and exclusive Status Match program dedicated to the frequent travelers like you! If you belong to a loyalty program of other travel brands, you will be able to join the MSC Voyagers Club and receive the matching status card, guaranteeing you a 5% discount on any booking PLUS similar benefit status*.
We are excited to introduce our new and exclusive Status Match program dedicated to the frequent travelers like you! If you belong to a loyalty program of other travel brands, you will be able to join the MSC Voyagers Club and receive the matching status card, guaranteeing you a 5% discount on any booking PLUS similar benefit status*.
Terms & Conditions
*MSC Cruises will only consider benefit cards from other Cruising companies, Hotels and/or Tour Operators. Airline Company benefit cards are excluded.
** Matching is carried out by comparing as much as reasonably possible the level of benefits guaranteed from the external travel program benefit card with those offered by the MSC Voyagers Club cards (Conversion will be executed by MSC Cruises based on objective criteria and may only be done once per consumer).
Guests will physically receive their membership card once on board for their first cruise with MSC Cruises. It is not possible to combine MSC Voyagers Club points with points from the benefit card data of other cruise companies. If a guest has benefit cards with multiple companies, he/she will have to choose which card to use to take part in the promotion. The MSC Voyagers Club card and membership will be subject to the terms and conditions of the MSC Voyagers Club. A copy of the MSC Voyagers Club T&Cs is available on the MSC Cruises website. MSC Cruises reserves the right to reject any Status Match Request without any legal ramifications for legitimate reasons and to stop this program at any time. MSC employees may not take part in the Status Match Program.
*MSC Cruises will only consider benefit cards from other Cruising companies, Hotels and/or Tour Operators. Airline Company benefit cards are excluded.
** Matching is carried out by comparing as much as reasonably possible the level of benefits guaranteed from the external travel program benefit card with those offered by the MSC Voyagers Club cards (Conversion will be executed by MSC Cruises based on objective criteria and may only be done once per consumer).
Guests will physically receive their membership card once on board for their first cruise with MSC Cruises. It is not possible to combine MSC Voyagers Club points with points from the benefit card data of other cruise companies. If a guest has benefit cards with multiple companies, he/she will have to choose which card to use to take part in the promotion. The MSC Voyagers Club card and membership will be subject to the terms and conditions of the MSC Voyagers Club. A copy of the MSC Voyagers Club T&Cs is available on the MSC Cruises website. MSC Cruises reserves the right to reject any Status Match Request without any legal ramifications for legitimate reasons and to stop this program at any time. MSC employees may not take part in the Status Match Program.
Email: mscvoyagersclub <at> msccruisesusa.com
Updated 5 May 2016
MSC: First Status Match by Cruise Line
Jul 31, 2015, 2:39 pm
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: TPA
Programs: Hilton Gold, DL DIrt Medallion
Posts: 38,267
I got a call from an MSC Personal Vacation Consultant today, who says they are working on my status match, but he didn't have any details as to what level I'd be matched to.
Jul 31, 2015, 3:02 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA GLD (1MM), DL GLD, Marriott Plat, RCL D+, X Elite
Posts: 3,229
As stated, cruise line status is generally for life. However, MSC has a paragraph in their terms and conditions stating essentially, that if you do not sail with them for 3 years, they'll delete your membership.
I posted on my status match experience today, including the 3 year disclaimer which is something I haven't seen before. Please note that FT rules require that I notify you that the link provided is to a blog where I am a contributor.
I posted on my status match experience today, including the 3 year disclaimer which is something I haven't seen before. Please note that FT rules require that I notify you that the link provided is to a blog where I am a contributor.
Aug 2, 2015, 7:21 am
#20
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: AA EXP, DL Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 1,863
Of course the salient point or issue for me is even if MSC matches my status with another cruise line would I want to cruise with them. From what I've read, even taking most reviews with a grain of salt, I'd say they're not what I'm looking for in a cruise.
Aug 2, 2015, 2:34 pm
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: TPA
Programs: Hilton Gold, DL DIrt Medallion
Posts: 38,267
As stated, cruise line status is generally for life. However, MSC has a paragraph in their terms and conditions stating essentially, that if you do not sail with them for 3 years, they'll delete your membership.
I posted on my status match experience today, including the 3 year disclaimer which is something I haven't seen before. Please note that FT rules require that I notify you that the link provided is to a blog where I am a contributor.
I posted on my status match experience today, including the 3 year disclaimer which is something I haven't seen before. Please note that FT rules require that I notify you that the link provided is to a blog where I am a contributor.
Aug 8, 2015, 4:17 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
Programs: UA 1KMM, Bonvoy LTE+A, HH D, Nat'l EE, Hertz Plat, Avis PC
Posts: 3,710
I submitted my Marriott lifetime platinum card as soon as this thread appeared. I got an e-mail today welcoming me to the black level of the MSC Voyagers Club. I have to admit that the research I've done doesn't make MSC seem like a cruise line my family would enjoy, but this status match thing might be just enough to make me give them a shot, if the itinerary lines up with a time we can sail. Which is their exact intent, I suppose.
The e-mail they sent said nothing about the status expiring after three years of no sailings, by the way.
The e-mail they sent said nothing about the status expiring after three years of no sailings, by the way.
Aug 9, 2015, 6:00 am
#25
Join Date: May 2013
Location: GVA, BSL, ZRH
Programs: A3*, HH, club carlson: all gold and bonvoy plat
Posts: 466
Thank you guys for your replies about the status longevity.
Just for information: I got denied for the match because I'm not based in one of the countries doing the promotion (F, DE, USA, ...).
Just for information: I got denied for the match because I'm not based in one of the countries doing the promotion (F, DE, USA, ...).
Aug 10, 2015, 10:15 am
#26
Join Date: May 2013
Location: GVA, BSL, ZRH
Programs: A3*, HH, club carlson: all gold and bonvoy plat
Posts: 466
2nd deny today.... seems only Hilton, Marriott, Ritz Carlton,Hyatt Hotels, Orbitz and Shangri -la-Golden Circle are being matched.
Here is the mail
Here is the mail
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre Anfrage.
Leider bieten wir derzeit unser Status Match Programm nur für folgende Hotels an.
Hilton, Marriott, Ritz Carlton,Hyatt Hotels, Orbitz und Shangri -la-Golden Circle.
Leider bieten wir derzeit unser Status Match Programm nur für folgende Hotels an.
Hilton, Marriott, Ritz Carlton,Hyatt Hotels, Orbitz und Shangri -la-Golden Circle.
Aug 19, 2015, 1:12 pm
#30
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
BTW, just checked my email and I already have my email stating my Black Level status and my Voyager's club number. So that was very quickly done. ^