Which programs will MSC consider for matching? Want to learn how to elevate your status and snag valuable extras on your next MSC cruise? Here, I'll answer your questions about why you should match your status and what you'll be entitled to if you do.įor more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter.

That earned me some nice added benefits, including a free one-hour pass to the thermal suite any time I sail with the line. In my case, I went from the lowest tier to the second highest just by asking MSC to match my status with another cruise line. MSC Cruises' status match can take you from no status (if you've never sailed with the line before) to the highest level in a snap if you've reached the upper echelons of other loyalty programs. There's only one cruise line in the entire industry that will match your status with other travel brands (and not just cruise lines), allowing you to access a variety of perks. If cruise discounts, priority embarkation, welcome parties and free gifts sound enticing, pay attention.