For a status match, MSC Cruises will look at loyalty status from more than 70 brands, including its big competitors (Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line), as well as hotel chains like Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott, ...

Yes, MSC Cruises offers one of the most generous status match programs in the industry, and it explicitly includes Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society. Through the "MSC Voyagers Club Status Match," travelers can have their current loyalty tier from Royal Caribbean (or many other cruise lines, hotels, and even some airlines) matched to an equivalent MSC tier before they even take their first MSC cruise. For example, a high-tier Royal Caribbean member might be matched to MSC’s "Gold" or "Diamond" status. This grants immediate access to perks like priority embarkation, a complimentary specialty restaurant dinner, and onboard discounts. It is important to note that the match can only be done once per person, so it is best to apply when you have reached your highest possible level with the other brand. The process is free and typically requires submitting proof of your current membership via an online form on the MSC website at least 14 days before your sailing.