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MSC suite vs Yacht Club what’s the difference?
By lhlm75 , February 18, 2023 in MSC Cruises
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My DH booked us YC for April 2024. I was looking at the web site and I don’t understand the difference between the suite and YC. I mean I’m aware that YC has suites , but MSC advertises stand alone suites. I’m kinda confused here. Thanks
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Suites are the largest non-YC cabins.. available with Aurea Experience.
Yacht Club is the Experience..
“ship-within-a-ship” concept with its own
categories of suites.
Example: MSC Seascape
• Inside (Bella / Fantastica)
• Ocean View (Bella / Fantastica)
• Balcony (Bella / Fantastica / Aurea)
• Suite (Aurea)
-> Junior Suite Aurea
-> Premium Suite Aurea
-> Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace
-> Premium Suite Aurea with Whirlpool
-> Grand Suite Aurea
-> Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea
• Yacht Club Interior Suite
• Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
• Yacht Club Deluxe Grand Suite
• Yacht Club Owner’s Suite
• Yacht Club Royal Suite
Your DH made a smart choice..
enjoy sailing in Yacht Club.
YC includes wifi, drinks, butler, priority embarkation/ disembarkation
Trust me YC is much better than a suite
Two Wheels Only
Think of the stateroom type and the " experience level " as 2 separate things.
Someone could have a suite with Aurea experience.
Someone could have an interior with Yacht Club experience.
MSC uses "experience " as a way of ranking the levels like airlines use coach, business class, first class, etc.
Hi and Thank you for the replies. Now that I know that I will be in the yacht club my question is what does the yacht club includes? I have been on the Haven on NCL, how does this compare? Thank you.
53 minutes ago, lhlm75 said: Hi and Thank you for the replies. Now that I know that I will be in the yacht club my question is what does the yacht club includes? I have been on the Haven on NCL, how does this compare? Thank you.
You get it all…
1 hour ago, lhlm75 said: Hi and Thank you for the replies. Now that I know that I will be in the yacht club my question is what does the yacht club includes? I have been on the Haven on NCL, how does this compare? Thank you.
NCL Haven one must pay for drink package, WiFi and items in mini bar.
Access to Thermal Spa is additional fee.
NCL Haven has set menu for Haven restaurant. Same everyday.
MSC YC has drinks, WiFi and minibar included in this experience.
Sodas etc refilled in mini fridge. Nuts, Pringles, and chocolate free for first one.
One bottle of liquor or wine can be selected for cabin.
MSC YC has access to Thermal Spa for YC guests.
MSC YC restaurant has rotating menus for lunch and dinner. New choices everyday.
I am sure there are more differences but, these are basics.
What ship will you be on?
Our family preferred YC over Haven. Besides what was mentioned above, there is far more space in the pool and lounge areas. You can also have drinks delivered to your room, which is nice at times. Depending on ship/area of ship, you can have priority elevator service.
I will say that the priority boarding at ports by MSC was not great on our last cruise in the Caribbean. Lines for security weren't terrible, but we have been escorted to the front with NCL and with MSC in the Med, they had separate entries.
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We prefer YC to Haven for a variety of reasons, one of the biggest ones being that the YC lunch and dinner menu change each day. You can also ask for made to order items whenever you wish. (You may get your requests the same day or a subsequent day, depending on the complexity of the dish and availability of ingredients.) If you want Butcher's Cut meats instead of going to the BC venue, you can likely have them cooked in YC instead of that day's menu items -- or even in addition to the menu items. We especially liked this when we wanted to pair an item with the YC's daily risotto offering.
Also, YC tends to have less children than we experienced in the Haven. This may not matter to some, but for us it was a big benefit.
Non-YC suites are just bigger staterooms and have no benefits over other Aurea categories. All Non-YC suites are Aurea and the only major benefits to Aurea are priority boarding, anytime dining, a private sundeck, and access to the Aurea spa. You get more Voyagers Club points as well.
1 hour ago, mnpurple said: What ship will you be on? Our family preferred YC over Haven. Besides what was mentioned above, there is far more space in the pool and lounge areas. You can also have drinks delivered to your room, which is nice at times. Depending on ship/area of ship, you can have priority elevator service. I will say that the priority boarding at ports by MSC was not great on our last cruise in the Caribbean. Lines for security weren't terrible, but we have been escorted to the front with NCL and with MSC in the Med, they had separate entries.
Im on the MSC MERAVIGLIA
27 minutes ago, lhlm75 said: Im on the MSC MERAVIGLIA
We've been on Meraviglia in the YC and it was a lovely cruise.
2 hours ago, lhlm75 said: Im on the MSC MERAVIGLIA
We have sailed Meraviglia 3 times in YC.
You will really enjoy having restaurant within YC. Really nice One Pool deck with bar and outdoor grill serving late breakfast and lunch. Afternoon snacks etc. Also, Thermal Spa area on Meraviglia is amazing.
Happy Cruising.
On 2/19/2023 at 12:42 PM, phissy said: NCL Haven one must pay for drink package, WiFi and items in mini bar. Access to Thermal Spa is additional fee. NCL Haven has set menu for Haven restaurant. Same everyday. MSC YC has drinks, WiFi and minibar included in this experience. Sodas etc refilled in mini fridge. Nuts, Pringles, and chocolate free for first one. One bottle of liquor or wine can be selected for cabin. MSC YC has access to Thermal Spa for YC guests. MSC YC restaurant has rotating menus for lunch and dinner. New choices everyday. I am sure there are more differences but, these are basics.
This should help!! See attached brochure
MSC Yacht Club brochure.pdf
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Everything you need to know about MSC Cruises cabins and suites
A relative newcomer in the North American market, MSC Cruises is equal parts elegant and kitschy. The line tends to appeal to a wide swath of cruisers, from Europeans who like to party into the wee hours of the morning to American families who book because of affordable fares and "kids sail free" pricing.
To satisfy its diverse passenger base, MSC offers accommodations to fit all types of travelers. Rooms include inexpensive inside cabins that sleep two people, midlevel staterooms with windows and balconies, and high-end suites that offer cruisers with larger budgets a private oasis in the form of the MSC Yacht Club .
A variety of connecting rooms and cabins with extra bunks accommodate larger groups and families who wish to share space.
Because your cruise cabin will be your home away from home for several days, it's important to book one that fits your needs. That's especially true if you're sharing it with several people.
Whether you're looking at an inside cabin for a cruise with friends, balcony accommodations for you and your significant other or a suite for your family, here TPG breaks down what you can expect when you book a room on one of MSC's ships.
MSC Cruises cabin primer
MSC Cruises has become one of the fastest-growing lines in the cruise industry, with about two dozen ships in its fleet. The vessels fall into six classes : Lirica, Musica, Fantasia, Meraviglia, Seaside and World.
Although cabin offerings can vary from ship to ship and class to class, the standard types remain the same: inside, outside, balcony and suite.
Additionally, you'll find the same basic amenities in each room, unless otherwise noted below. They include two twin beds that can be joined to form a queen- or king-size bed; an in-cabin bathroom with a shower, a sink, a toilet and basic soap, shower gel and shampoo; a couple of nightstands; a chair or sofa; a desk/vanity; a closet; a safe; a hair dryer; a minifridge; a phone; USB outlets and a selection of both North American and European outlets.
On all ships except MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Armonia, you'll also find an interactive TV that allows you to view the daily schedule, check your onboard account and choose from a selection of live TV programs and movies.
Twice-daily room tidying is provided by a room steward assigned to each cabin, and room service is available throughout the day for an added fee.
One confusing aspect of MSC's bookings is that you'll have to select an experience package in addition to a cabin type. Package tiers determine things like your ability to choose a specific cabin and preferred dining time and whether you'll receive welcome amenities in your room. Certain cabin types are only available in conjunction with certain package experiences and vice versa. Those are noted in each respective section below.
Accessible cabins , including accommodations for wheelchair users, are available on every ship in MSC's fleet. In addition to more space, they feature wider doorways and lowered sinks and toilets in the bathrooms, as well as grab bars.
MSC Cruises' experience packages
Here's what you get when you book each of MSC's three experience packages, which determine the perks you'll receive on your sailing.
- Accommodations
- Complimentary food in the dining room and buffet
- Broadway-style theater entertainment
- Access to the onboard gym, pool and kids club
- MSC Voyagers Club points
- One for-fee change to your cruise booking (with some restrictions)
- Drink package discount at time of booking
- All Bella perks
- Choice of specific cabin and location
- One free change to your cruise booking (with some restrictions)
- Ability to choose between early and late seating for dinner
- Room service (complimentary for breakfast, but fees apply for other meals)
- Discount on pre-cruise specialty dining package
- All Fantastica and Bella perks
- Flexible My Choice dining, which lets you eat at any time you choose between set hours
- Free 24-hour room service delivery
- Pillow menu
- A welcome package, including Prosecco and chocolates
- Complimentary access to your ship's solarium and thermal area
- A 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
- Special Balinese massage offer when booked pre-cruise
- Complimentary use of bathrobe and slippers
- Priority boarding and luggage drop-off
Inside cabins on MSC Cruises ships
Inside cabins — rooms with no windows — are available on all ships in the MSC fleet. Ranging from 140 to 301 square feet (depending on the ship), they make for great sleeping because they're so dark. They're also ideal for passengers who are on a budget.
In addition to the standard amenities mentioned above, they provide room for anywhere from two to four passengers to sleep. (Rooms that sleep more than two feature bunks that pull down from the ceiling.)
These cabins are available with the line's Bella and Fantastica experiences.
If you're sailing solo, some MSC vessels offer cabins for one outfitted with a twin bed that converts into a couch. These interior studio accommodations are only available with the Bella package on MSC Meraviglia , MSC Bellissima and the line's World Class ships.
Ocean-view cabins on MSC Cruises ships
Ocean-view rooms are similar to insides in that they provide basic amenities — but with a view.
Offering 129 to 269 square feet of space (depending on the specific ship and ocean-view category), these staterooms allow you to see outside through a porthole or a window that doesn't open.
MSC's outside cabins are available to passengers who book Bella and Fantastica packages.
Additionally, if you're traveling with your family or another group, several of MSC Cruises' ships — particularly those in the Meraviglia and Seaside classes — feature space for as many as 10 passengers via a series of connecting rooms. Options are available at the ocean-view and balcony levels.
Balcony cabins on MSC Cruises ships
You might be surprised to discover that most of MSC Cruises' balcony cabins provide less interior square footage than what's available in inside or ocean-view staterooms.
Balcony rooms run anywhere from 129 to 205 square feet, but their key feature is, of course, a private balcony, which does add an extra 32 to 129 square feet, depending on the vessel and specific type of balcony room booked. These cabins are bookable in conjunction with MSC's Bella, Fantastica and Aurea experiences.
Although balcony cabins offer upgraded amenities, including MSC's brand of hand lotion and toiletries, they are largely the same as inside and ocean-view accommodations.
MSC's newest ships — including those in the Meraviglia, Seaside and World Classes — house connecting balcony rooms that can sleep up to 10 in the same group traveling together.
Additionally, on its World Class ships, the line has introduced inward-facing balconies, similar to the ones Royal Caribbean pioneered in 2009 with the debut of its Oasis Class vessels . On World Europa, for example, they overlook the ship's promenade, offering views of the activity below, rather than the ocean.
MSC Cruises suites
All ships in MSC's fleet have suites that can be booked as part of the Fantastica and Aurea packages, but it's Aurea that offers the largest number of perks, as outlined above.
The several types of suites vary by ship in terms of size and amenities. Some come with balconies, while others only offer floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.
Junior Suites
Although this room type is listed as a suite, it's essentially a balcony cabin with a bit more space — 183 square feet of interior accommodation with a balcony that ranges from 140 to 183 square feet.
Standard suites include rooms with huge balconies larger than the cabin's interior space and ones with private whirlpool tubs. They run from 269 to 355 square feet, with balconies measuring 32 to 409 square feet.
Grand Suites
Coming in between 377 and 420 square feet, with balconies spanning from 32 to 495 square feet, Grand Suites — found on Seaside and World Class ships — come in two types. They include standard one-bedroom Grand Suites, as well as two-bedroom varieties.
The latter has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and another with two twins. It sleeps up to five passengers and offers two bathrooms — one with a shower and the other with a bathtub.
While most suites are designed for double occupancy, some suite accommodations on MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Magnifica can sleep up to five people.
MSC Yacht Club suites on MSC ships
All cabins located in the MSC Yacht Club — an exclusive, gated area on select ships — are called suites, even the smallest and least expensive, which don't have windows or balconies.
Yacht Club suite types range from insides to two-deck duplexes, all of which come with butler and concierge services, luxuriously appointed furnishings (such as real marble finishes, memory foam mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets) and access to members-only restaurants, bars (alcohol is free there), lounges, pools and sun decks.
The Yacht Club features seven different types of rooms. Ships that have the MSC Yacht Club on board include MSC Bellissima, MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seaside, MSC Seascape, MSC Seaview, MSC Seashore, MSC Splendida, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa.
Note: Not all Yacht Clubs have the same suite types available.
MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites
Although these 161- to 226-square-foot cabins don't offer a view or fresh air, they are elegantly decorated and include all the Yacht Club benefits mentioned above.
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suites
These Yacht Club digs are the equivalent of a balcony cabin — but in a dedicated area that includes all the exclusive perks. They run 236 to 366 square feet and have balconies ranging from 54 to 86 square feet, so they also come with a bit more space, both inside and outdoors.
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Grand Suites
Similarly, Deluxe Grand Suites are like the Yacht Club equivalent of booking a Grand Suite with more perks. Depending on the ship, they offer anywhere from 269 to 463 square feet of space, plus 65- to 129-square-foot balconies. Some Grand Suites also have two bedrooms instead of one. Further, these rooms on Seaside Class ships include bathrooms with bathtubs, as well as separate living areas.
MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suites
Rising two decks, MSC's duplex staterooms measure 495 to 635 square feet and come with 65- to 334-square-foot balconies. They feature living rooms with two-person sofa beds downstairs and master bedrooms upstairs, which also sleep two passengers.
Each of these accommodations comes complete with two walk-in closets and two bathrooms — one with a bathtub and one with a shower. Most duplexes on Meraviglia and World Class ships also have their own private whirlpool tubs.
MSC Yacht Club Executive and Family Suites
The line's Executive and Family Suites, available only on Fantasia Class vessels, are an excellent choice for anyone who wants to stay in the Yacht Club with a family or other group of more than two people.
This option, which is one type of suite (despite its confusing name), has space for up to five cruisers via a combination of bunk beds, sofa beds and beds that pull down from the ceiling, depending on the ship. The suites clock in at around 431 to 549 square feet, depending on the vessel.
The only drawback is that these staterooms have no balconies and no in-room dining areas, but they do include all the perks you'd find in Yacht Club cabins.
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites
Although they only occupy one level, at 388 to 667 square feet, MSC's Yacht Club Royal Suites are right up there with the Duplex Suites in terms of space. They offer the second-largest amount of square footage after the Owner's Suites. They come with huge balconies comprising 355 to 753 square feet of outdoor area.
Additionally, bathrooms in these suites offer bathtubs on Fantasia, Meraviglia, Seaside and World Class ships, and the latter three have private whirlpool tubs, as well. All four classes' Royal Suites also include separate living room areas.
MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suites
The largest and most impressive of all MSC's cabins are the Owner's Suites found in the Yacht Club. Offering an impressive 840 to 1,119 square feet — larger than some land-based apartments — plus 269- to 670-square-foot balconies, they're some of the most luxurious rooms afloat.
Specific amenities vary by ship, but as an example, Owner's Suites on MSC World Europa offer floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in closets. These accommodations on both the line's Seaside and World Class vessels also feature bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, as well as private whirlpool tubs and separate living room areas.
Bottom line
Although MSC Cruises' cabin types are straightforward, the line's add-on experiences can complicate things a bit.
Overall, what's key to remember is that MSC Cruises offers a wide variety of rooms and pricing to meet just about any budget or style of cruising. Each ship will offer accommodation choices from the least expensive, bare-bones interior rooms to the priciest suites, which come with butler and concierge services.
When you sail with MSC Cruises, you can expect function, style and comfort, regardless of the cabin type you book.
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Whether you’re looking for a duplex suite with private whirlpool bath, a sea-view balcony cabin or a family option, you’ll find it all on MSC Grandiosa.
- Area about 12-17 sqm, balcony about 4-8 sqm
- Sitting area with single sofa bed
- Bathroom with shower or bath, sink with hair dryer
- Comfortable double or twin beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
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Size, layout and furniture can vary (within the same cabin category).
- Area approx. 12-25 sqm, deck 5-11
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- Accommodates up to 6 people
- Premium Sea View, can accommodate up to 6 people (Area approx. 25 sqm, deck 9-11)
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MSC CRUISES REFRESHES MSC VOYAGERS CLUB LOYALTY PROGRAMME AND INTRODUCES NEW BLUE DIAMOND TIER
Refreshed scheme includes new top-tier, easier access to discounts and extended validity new blue diamond tier will offer guests exclusive benefits including check in via the msc yacht club desk, free wi-fi package, my choice dining and more.
Geneva, Switzerland – 7 November 2024 – MSC Cruises is rolling out updates to its loyalty programme, the MSC Voyagers Club, to make cruising with the line even more rewarding.
A new loyalty tier has been introduced for its most devoted guests - Blue Diamond. This new tier sits on top of the existing levels (Classic, Silver, Gold and Diamond) and unlocks a range of extra exclusive benefits including:
- A flexible check-in time with priority embarkation and dedicated drop-off luggage service - via the MSC Yacht Club check-in desk
- My Choice dining - allowing guests to dine anytime within the main restaurant’s opening hours
- A free browse internet package - for one device per member
- Free shuttle bus tickets in selected ports
- Meet and greet with ship’s captain or officer
- Priority embarkation and priority access to tender boats in port
These benefits come on top of the existing Diamond tier membership benefits and both Diamond and Blue Diamond members will be given the highest priority for a cabin upgrade should one be available.
The Blue Diamond tier is only reachable by sailing with MSC Cruises, and not via schemes such as the Status Match Programme, meaning it truly rewards the line’s most loyal guests.
Another new benefit for all MSC Voyagers Club levels is the validity of their membership, which has been extended from three to five years. This means guests have more time to move through the membership tiers to access more benefits, just needing to cruise once every five years to retain their membership.
It’s now even easier to become a MSC Voyagers Club member – anyone is able to sign up even without a cruise booking, giving immediate access to the MSC Voyagers Selection departures and discounts of up to 20%.
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MSC CRUISES REFRESHES MSC VOYAGERS CLUB LOYALTY PROGRAMME AND INTRODUCES NEW BLUE DIAMOND TIER
Refreshed scheme includes new top-tier, easier access to discounts and extended validity new blue diamond tier will offer guests exclusive benefits including check in via the msc yacht club desk, free wi-fi package, my choice dining and more.
Geneva, Switzerland – 7 November 2024 – MSC Cruises is rolling out updates to its loyalty programme, the MSC Voyagers Club, to make cruising with the line even more rewarding.
A new loyalty tier has been introduced for its most devoted guests - Blue Diamond. This new tier sits on top of the existing levels (Classic, Silver, Gold and Diamond) and unlocks a range of extra exclusive benefits including:
- A flexible check-in time with priority embarkation and dedicated drop-off luggage service - via the MSC Yacht Club check-in desk
- My Choice dining - allowing guests to dine anytime within the main restaurant’s opening hours
- A free browse internet package - for one device per member
- Free shuttle bus tickets in selected ports
- Meet and greet with ship’s captain or officer
- Priority embarkation and priority access to tender boats in port
These benefits come on top of the existing Diamond tier membership benefits and both Diamond and Blue Diamond members will be given the highest priority for a cabin upgrade should one be available.
The Blue Diamond tier is only reachable by sailing with MSC Cruises, and not via schemes such as the Status Match Programme, meaning it truly rewards the line’s most loyal guests.
Another new benefit for all MSC Voyagers Club levels is the validity of their membership, which has been extended from three to five years. This means guests have more time to move through the membership tiers to access more benefits, just needing to cruise once every five years to retain their membership.
It’s now even easier to become a MSC Voyagers Club member – anyone is able to sign up even without a cruise booking, giving immediate access to the MSC Voyagers Selection departures and discounts of up to 20%.
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MSC CROISIÈRES FAIT ÉVOLUER SON PROGRAMME DE FIDÉLITÉ MSC VOYAGERS CLUB ET AJOUTE UN NOUVEAU STATUT BLUE DIAMOND
La nouvelle version du programme comprend un nouveau statut supérieur, un accès simplifié aux réductions et une validité prolongée. le nouveau statut blue diamond permettra aux passagers de bénéficier d’avantages exclusifs, tels que l'enregistrement via le comptoir msc yacht club, un forfait wi-fi offert, l’offre de restauration my choice pour dîner à l’heure de leur choix et bien plus encore..
Genève, Suisse – 7 novembre 2024 – MSC Croisières met à jour son programme de fidélité, MSC Voyagers Club, pour rendre l'expérience de croisière encore plus gratifiante. Un nouveau palier a été introduit pour les clients les plus fidèles : Blue Diamond. Ce nouveau statut, au-dessus des niveaux existants (Classic, Silver, Gold et Diamond), ouvre l'accès à une gamme d'avantages exclusifs supplémentaires, notamment :
- Heure d'enregistrement flexible avec embarquement prioritaire et service de dépôt de bagages dédié – via le comptoir d'enregistrement MSC Yacht Club
- Option de restauration flexible My Choice – permettant de dîner à l’heure de son choix pendant les horaires d'ouverture du restaurant principal
- Forfait Internet Browse offert – pour 1 appareil par membre Blue Diamond
- Navette gratuite dans certains ports
- Rencontre exclusive avec le commandant ou un officier
- Embarquement et accès prioritaires aux chaloupes dans les ports lorsque le navire est amarré au large
Ces avantages s'ajoutent à ceux déjà offerts aux membres du statut Diamond ; les membres Diamond et Blue Diamond bénéficieront de la priorité pour un surclassement selon les disponibilités. Le statut Blue Diamond n'est accessible que par la fidélité à bord des croisières MSC et ne peut pas être obtenu via des programmes comme le Status Match. C’est ainsi une véritable récompense pour les clients les plus fidèles de la compagnie. Un autre nouvel avantage pour tous les niveaux du MSC Voyagers Club est la validité de l’adhésion, qui est prolongée de 3 à 5 ans. Cela signifie que les membres disposent de plus de temps pour progresser dans les niveaux d'adhésion et accéder à plus d'avantages. De plus, une seule croisière est nécessaire tous les 5 ans pour conserver l’adhésion. Il est désormais encore plus facile de devenir membre du MSC Voyagers Club. L’inscription est ouverte à tous, sans obligation de réservation d’une croisière. Les nouveaux membres ont immédiatement accès à la Sélection MSC Voyagers et à des réductions allant jusqu’à 20%. La nouvelle version du programme de fidélité prévoit aussi des avantages améliorés à tous les niveaux d’adhésion.
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Ma-Vrij 9.30u - 17.30u
MSC Cruises vernieuwt MSC Voyagers Club loyaliteitsprogramma en introduceert nieuw Blue Diamond niveau
Het vernieuwd programma omvat een nieuw superieur niveau, gemakkelijker toegang tot kortingen en een verlengde geldigheidsduur de nieuwe blue diamond-niveau biedt gasten exclusieve voordelen, zoals inchecken via de msc yacht club-balie, een gratis wi-fi-pakket, my choice-dineren en meer.
Genève, Zwitserland – 7 november 2024 – MSC Cruises voert updates door in zijn loyaliteitsprogramma, de MSC Voyagers Club, om cruisen met de rederij nog waardevoller te maken.
Een nieuwe loyaliteitscategorie is geïntroduceerd voor de meest toegewijde gasten: Blue Diamond. Deze nieuwe categorie bevindt zich boven de bestaande niveaus (Classic, Silver, Gold en Diamond) en biedt toegang tot een reeks extra exclusieve voordelen, waaronder:
- Flexibele inchecktijden met prioritaire inscheping en speciale bagageservice bij de MSC Yacht Club-incheckbalie
- My Choice dining – waarmee gasten op elk gewenst moment binnen de openingstijden van het hoofdrestaurant kunnen dineren
- Een gratis Browse internetpakket – één apparaat per lid
- Gratis shuttlebus in geselecteerde havens
- Meet & greet met de kapitein of een officier van het schip
- Prioritaire inscheping en toegang tot tenderboten in de haven
Deze voordelen komen bovenop de bestaande Diamond-lidmaatschapsvoordelen, en zowel Diamond- als Blue Diamond-leden krijgen de hoogste prioriteit voor een eventuele kajuitupgrade.
De Blue Diamond-status is uitsluitend te behalen door met MSC Cruises te varen, en niet via programma’s zoals het Status Match-programma, waardoor het echt de meest loyale gasten van de rederij beloont.
Een andere nieuwe toevoeging voor alle MSC Voyagers Club-niveaus is de verlenging van de geldigheid van het lidmaatschap, die is uitgebreid van drie naar vijf jaar. Dit betekent dat gasten meer tijd hebben om door de lidmaatschapsniveaus te stijgen en zo toegang krijgen tot meer voordelen. Het enige wat nodig is, is eens in de vijf jaar een cruise maken om het lidmaatschap te behouden.
Het is nu nog makkelijker om MSC Voyagers Club-lid te worden – iedereen kan zich aanmelden, zelfs zonder een cruise te boeken. Dit biedt direct toegang tot de MSC Voyagers Selectie-afvaarten en kortingen tot wel 20%.
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LUN-VEN 10-18H SAM 9H30-13H
MSC Cruises fait évoluer son programme de fidélité MSC Voyagers Club et ajoute un nouveau statut Blue Diamond
La nouvelle version du programme comprend un nouveau statut supérieur, un accès simplifié aux réductions et une validité prolongée. le nouveau statut blue diamond permettra aux passagers de bénéficier d’avantages exclusifs, tels que l'enregistrement via le comptoir msc yacht club, un forfait wi-fi offert, l’offre de restauration my choice pour dîner à l’heure de leur choix et bien plus encore..
Genève, Suisse – 7 novembre 2024 – MSC Cruises met à jour son programme de fidélité, MSC Voyagers Club, pour rendre l'expérience de croisière encore plus gratifiante. Un nouveau palier a été introduit pour les clients les plus fidèles : Blue Diamond. Ce nouveau statut, au-dessus des niveaux existants (Classic, Silver, Gold et Diamond), ouvre l'accès à une gamme d'avantages exclusifs supplémentaires, notamment :
- Heure d'enregistrement flexible avec embarquement prioritaire et service de dépôt de bagages dédié – via le comptoir d'enregistrement MSC Yacht Club
- Option de restauration flexible My Choice – permettant de dîner à l’heure de son choix pendant les horaires d'ouverture du restaurant principal
- Forfait Internet Browse offert – pour 1 appareil par membre Blue Diamond
- Navette gratuite dans certains ports
- Rencontre exclusive avec le commandant ou un officier
- Embarquement et accès prioritaires aux chaloupes dans les ports lorsque le navire est amarré au large
Ces avantages s'ajoutent à ceux déjà offerts aux membres du statut Diamond ; les membres Diamond et Blue Diamond bénéficieront de la priorité pour un surclassement selon les disponibilités. Le statut Blue Diamond n'est accessible que par la fidélité à bord des croisières MSC Cruises et ne peut pas être obtenu via des programmes comme le Status Match. C’est ainsi une véritable récompense pour les clients les plus fidèles de la compagnie. Un autre nouvel avantage pour tous les niveaux du MSC Voyagers Club est la validité de l’adhésion, qui est prolongée de 3 à 5 ans. Cela signifie que les membres disposent de plus de temps pour progresser dans les niveaux d'adhésion et accéder à plus d'avantages. De plus, une seule croisière est nécessaire tous les 5 ans pour conserver l’adhésion. Il est désormais encore plus facile de devenir membre du MSC Voyagers Club. L’inscription est ouverte à tous, sans obligation de réservation d’une croisière. Les nouveaux membres ont immédiatement accès à la Sélection MSC Voyagers et à des réductions allant jusqu’à 20%. La nouvelle version du programme de fidélité prévoit aussi des avantages améliorés à tous les niveaux d’adhésion.
Coast and islands
The krai's coastline is fairly straight, except for the southernmost section around Vladivostok which contains the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula . There are numerous islands in this area, the main ones being Lisy Island , Askold Island, Putyatin Island , Skrebtsov island , Sibiryakov Island , the Eugénie Archipelago (the largest island of which being Russky Island ), the Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago and Furugelm Island .
Flora and fauna
The geographic location of Primorye accounts for the variety of its flora . The territory of Primorye has not been subjected to the ice cover in the past in contrast to the rest of Siberia during the ice ages. The specifics of the geographic situation and the specific features of climate determine the unique diversity of the plant world at species and genetic levels and the richness of plant resources. In the flora of Primorye, there are more than two thousand species of higher plants, of which are about 250 species of trees, bushes, and ligneous lianas. Flora of mosses and lichens are very diverse. As part of the coastal flora, there are many valuable medicinal, technical and food plants, many relict and endemic species. About 200 species are listed in the IUCN Red List as rare and threatened extermination.
There are mountainous tundra areas, conifers and coniferous-deciduous forests, and forest-steppe, which is sometimes called the Far Eastern Prairie, where many ancient plant species have been preserved, including ferns , lotus , and the willow Salix arbutifolia (syn. Chosenia arbutifolia ). The flora of the territory contains such plants as Taxus cuspidata , Juniperus rigida , Phellodendron amurense , Kalopanax , Aralia elata , Maackia amurensis , Alnus japonica , Actinidia kolomikta , Schisandra chinensis , Celastrus orbiculatus , Thladiantha dubia , Weigela , Eleutherococcus , Flueggea suffruticosa , Deutzia , Nelumbo nucifera , Betula schmidtii , Carpinus cordata , Acer mandshuricum , Parthenocissus tricuspidata , Vitis amurensis , Panax ginseng and many others.
The fauna of Primorye is also diverse. The following animals are found in the Krai : Ussuri black bear ( Ursus thibetanus ), Amur tiger , Amur leopard ( Panthera pardus orientalis ), Eurasian lynx ( Lynx lynx ), wild boar ( Sus scrofa ), Manchurian deer ( Cervus elaphus xanthopygos ), Siberian roe deer ( Capreolus pygargus ), musk deer ( Moschus moschiferus ), long-tailed goral ( Naemorhedus caudatus ), sika deer ( Cervus nippon ), sable ( Martes zibellina ), Blakiston's fish owl ( Bubo blakistoni ), mandarinka duck ( Aix galericulata ), black stork ( Ciconia nigra ), scaly goosander ( Mergus squamatus ), chestnut-cheeked starling ( Sturnia philippensis ), black griffon ( Aegypius monachus ), large-winged cuckoo (family Cuculidae ), and others. Among 690 species of birds inhabiting the territory of the former USSR , 350 are found in Primorye. Rich fisheries of salmon , Hucho taimen , lenok and marine fisheries of crab, pollock and other species make the aquatic and maritime environment a valuable resource for the region. However, the rich diversity of wildlife in Primorye is threatened by poaching and the illegal wildlife trade . Wildlife Conservation Society , World Wildlife Fund , Wild Salmon Center , and Russian NGOs including Phoenix Fund are active in the region's wildlife and habitat conservation.
- Primorsky Krai is dominated by a four-season humid continental climate .
- Average annual temperature — near +1 °C (34 °F) in the north of the krai; +5.5 °C (41.9 °F) on the southern coast. [ citation needed ] [ vague ]
- Average annual precipitation — 600–850 mm (23.6–33.5 in). [ citation needed ] [ vague ]
The area is believed to have been settled by several Tungusic and Mongolic tribes, such as the Sushen , the proto-Mongol Shiwei and the Mohe . Although, there are other popular theories, such as the fact that the place was earlier settled by the Ainu people .
The Udege people are said to have traditionally settled in territories along the Bikin River long ago, however, they are possibly of Jianzhou Jurchen origin.
During the Balhae Kingdom , most of the krai was within the boundaries of the provinces of Dingli, Anbian and Anyuan. After Balhae was conquered by the Khitans, the territory became part of Liao dynasty 's Eastern Circuit and Jin dynasty 's Supin Circuit. It then came under Mongol and Manchu rule.
The acquisition of Siberia by the Tsardom of Russia and the subsequent Russian expansion to the Far East brought the Russians into direct contact with China . The Nerchinsk Treaty of 1689 demarcating the borders of the two states gave all lands lying south of the Stanovoy Mountains , including Primorye, to the Qing Empire. However, with the weakening of the Qing Empire [ further explanation needed ] in the second half of the 19th century, Russia began its expansion into the area. In 1858, the towns of Khabarovsk and Blagoveshchensk were founded. In 1858, Nikolay Muravyov-Amursky signed the Aigun Treaty with China, followed by the Beijing Treaty two years later. As a result of the two treaties, the Sino–Russian border shifted south in the Amur Annexation to the Amur and Ussuri Rivers , granting Russia full control of Primorye.
Primorskaya Oblast was established as the easternmost division of the Russian Empire in 1856. It included the territory of modern Primorsky Krai as well as the territories of modern Khabarovsk Krai and Magadan Oblast , stretching from Vladivostok to the Chukchi Peninsula in the far north.
In the period from 1859 to 1882, ninety-five settlements were established in the Primorye region, including Vladivostok, Ussuriysk , Razdolnoye, Vladimiro-Aleksandrovskoye, Shkotovo , Pokrovka , Tury Rog, and Kamen-Rybolov . Russians began migrating to these regions. The population was primarily engaged in hunting, fishing and cultivation. More than two-thirds of the territory's inhabitants followed these occupations.
During the latter part of the 19th century, there was a significant resource, industrial and resulting economic development in Primorye. Coal mining became a prominent industry, as did the export of sea-kale , velvet antlers , timber , crab , dried fish , and trepangs . The rapid economic expansion of Primorye was financed in large measure by Russian and foreign capital investment.
After the Russian Revolution and the victory of the communists, the new government renamed Primorskaya Oblast as the Zemstvo of Maritime Territory . It was defined as the Far-Eastern Republic (1920–1922). Within the Russian SFSR , this became Far-Eastern Oblast (1922–1926) and then Far-Eastern Krai (1926–1938).
The area became a battleground for allied and Bolshevik troops during the Siberian Intervention . In 1922, shortly before the end of the Civil War , Primorye came under Bolshevik control. The new government directed the economic, scientific, and cultural development of the territory. The Soviet Government spent the following ten years combating "bourgeois ideology" in many areas of life and culture. As a result, the music, theater, literature, and the fine arts of Primorye were censored.
Primorsky was the center of the ethnic Korean minority of Russia. The Pos'et Korean National Raion was created under the policy of Korenizatsiya . The Krai had 105 both fully and mixed Korean towns where residents used the Korean language as an official language. Nearly 200,000 ethnic Koreans were living in the Krai by the time of their deportation in 1938 . The Soviet Union had earlier deported ethnic Chinese from western Siberia.
During this period, the Soviet government emphasized centralized planning of the economy. As in the rest of the Soviet Union, priority was given to heavy industry, with a special emphasis on mining and commercial fishing. There was a widespread investment in the construction of rail and sea transit, and new port facilities were constructed.
Primorsky Krai was formed by further subdivision of Far-Eastern Krai in 1938, as part of the Stalin-era policy of "unbundling". Primorsky Krai, as defined in 1938, corresponds to the northeastern part of the historical region of Russian Manchuria .
On April 18, 1942, the region became accidentally involved in World War II , which the United States had entered after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Primorsky Krai was the location where one of 16 United States Army Air Corps B-25 Mitchell medium bombers landed. The group had been launched from USS Hornet to carry out the Doolittle Raid on Japan. Japan and the Soviet Union were not then at war. The landing occurred 40 miles (65 km) west of Vladivostok; the bomber's crew could not return to their base, the aircraft carrier Hornet, by the mission plan. The crew later returned home via Iran.
During the 1970s, the Soviet Union expanded scientific institutions in Primorye, especially in the city of Vladivostok . Several large research institutions are located here, such as the Institute of Biology and Agriculture, the Pacific Institute of Bio-organic Chemistry, the Institute of Marine Biology, the Pacific Institute of Geography, the Pacific Oceanological Institute, as well as several Institutes affiliated with the Far Eastern Division of the Russian Academy of Science .
By the early 1990s, once-small enterprises in the city had developed into large companies. Some of the most prominent include the DVMP (FESCO) shipping company, the Dalmoreprodukt fishing company, Progress Arsenyev Aircraft Works, and Vostok Mining. Commercial fishing plays an important part in the economy of the Primorye and includes firms like Vladivostok Trawling and Refrigerating Fleet (VBTRF), the Active Marine Fisheries Base of Nakhodka , and the Fishing and Marine Transport Fleet of Primorye. Numerous enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex were also established in Primorye.
The Udege people , led by Pavel Sulyandziga , are trying to gain control over their traditional territories along the Bikin River and in particular a Territory of Traditional Natural Resource Use of federal status.
During the Soviet period, the high authority in the oblast was shared between three persons: The first secretary of the Primorsky CPSU Committee (who in reality had the biggest authority), the chairman of the oblast Soviet (legislative power), and the chairman of the oblast Executive Committee (executive power). After 1991, the head of the Oblast administration and eventually the governor was appointed/elected alongside elected regional parliament .
The Charter of Primorsky Krai is the fundamental law of the region. The Legislative Assembly of Primorsky Krai is the province's regional standing legislative (representative) body. The Legislative Assembly exercises its authority by passing laws, resolutions, and other legal acts and by supervising the implementation and observance of the laws and other legal acts passed by it. The highest executive body is the Oblast Government, which includes territorial executive bodies such as district administrations, committees, and commissions that facilitate development and run the day to day matters of the province. The Oblast administration supports the activities of the Governor who is the highest official and acts as the guarantor of the observance of the krai Charter in accordance with the Constitution of Russia .
Administrative divisions
Primorsky Krai's economy, the most balanced in the Russian Far East, [ citation needed ] is also the largest in absolute terms. Food production is the most important sector, represented mainly by fish processing . Annual catch exceeds two million tonnes , or one half of the Russian Far East total. Second is machine building , where half of the output is geared toward the fishing industry and shipyards . Defense is another important sector, producing naval vessels and military aircraft . The construction materials industry here provides for the whole Russian Far East. Lead smelting is conducted in Rudnaya Pristan on the coast.
The timber industry, though in recession , [ when? ] is still second only to Khabarovsk Krai 's with an annual yield of about 3 million cubic meters of timber . Primorsky Krai is the largest coal producer in the Russian Far East and generates more electricity than any other Russian Far East administrative division, but power shortages are common. Agriculture is also important; the krai produces rice, milk, eggs, and vegetables.
The krai's proximity to Pacific Rim markets gives it an edge over most other Russian Far East administrative divisions in developing foreign trade . Major trade items are seafood products, timber products, and ferrous metals. Major trading partners are Japan, China, and South Korea.
The economy will be further diversified with the addition of as many as 8 government sanctioned casinos to be built in the Primorye Gambling Zone, which encompasses the entire Primorsky Krai. Primorsky Entertainment Resort City, under development by NagaCorp Ltd . of Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, will be the largest. The development is expected to cost in the region of RUB11.6 billion (approximately HK$2.7 billion, US$350 million) and have a total footprint of 214.89 hectares.
Primorsky Krai's compact territory is well endowed with infrastructure . Its railway density is twice the Russian average. [ citation needed ] Railroads connect it with China and North Korea. Vladivostok, the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway , was surpassed as a port by the nearby Nakhodka - Vostochny Port container, coal and timber terminals. Primorsky Krai-based shipping companies provide 80% of marine shipping services in the Russian Far East . All the krai's significant ports are now open to international shipping.
The largest companies in the region include Far-Eastern Energy Company, NNK-Bunker, Mazda Sollers, and Vostochny Port .
Natural resources
More than 100 deposits of coal are known in Primorsky Krai. The commercial deposits of coal are connected to the Partizansky and Razdolnensky coal basins, the Podgorodnensky deposit, the Uglovsky basin, and the Shkotovsky, Pavlovsky, Bikinsky, Rettikhovsky, and Suputinsky deposits.
Partizansky Basin : The city of Partizansk is located in the southern part of the basin. The total area of the basin is 6,000 km 2 (2,300 sq mi). The basin has been known since the 19th century and has been explored since 1902. Five regions—Staropartizansky, Melnikovsky, Belopadinsky, Molchanovsky, and Sergeyevsky—are within the limits of the basin. The coal is anthracite coal . By the output of volatile substances and caking ability, rich coals prevail. The reserves of coal in the basin total 193.6 million tonnes . The deposits are maintained by the mines of the Partizanskugol Association. A coal-mining factory also operates in this area.
Razdolnensky Basin : The total area of this basin is about 4,500 km 2 (1,700 sq mi). The basin is located to the north and the west of the city of Ussuriysk . The basin includes the following deposits: Ussuriysky, Lipovetsky, Verkhne-Razdolnensky, Konstantinovsky, and Alekseye-Nikolsky. The deposits were prospected as early as 1868. The mining of coal has been conducted since 1909. By the output of volatile substances and coking ability, long-flame coals prevail. The reserves of coal in the basin total of 66.7 million tons. The deposits are maintained by the mines and the open-pit coal mines of the Lipovetskoye Mine Administration.
Uglovsky Basin : Located 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Vladivostok , the basin's band extends about 40 km (25 mi) to the northeast of Amursky Bay and ranges from 6 to 14 km (3.7 to 8.7 mi) in width. Coals in the basin have been known since 1859. The mining of coal has been executed since 1867 in the Tavrichansky deposit, and since 1911 in the Artyomovsky deposit. The coal is brown coal , which is used as a power fuel. In the long years of operation, the stocks of coal in the basin have been considerably depleted. The reserves of coal in the basin total 233.7 million tons. The mines of the Tavrichansky Mine Administration and the Artyomugol Association operate on the basis of the deposits.
Podgrodnensko-Surazhevsky : This coal-bearing region is located close to Vladivostok . The stocks of the Podgrodnensky deposit are estimated to be a total of 19.6 million tons. The coal is anthracite coal . By the output of volatile substances and caking ability, the coal is hard (non-bituminous). The deposits are maintained by the Podgorodenka mine of the Artyomugol Association.
The Paleogene-Neogene deposits of Primorsky Krai are the Bikinsky, Pavlovsky, Shkotovsky, Rettikhovsky, Rakovsky, and Khasansky deposits. The deposits are the major sources of fuel for the largest heat and power stations of Primorye: Luchegorskaya and Vladivostokskaya. The coal is brown coal .
The Bikinsky Deposit is the largest brown coal deposit in Primorsky Krai. Its total area is 260 km 2 (100 sq mi). The reserves total 1,113.9 million tons. The coal-bearing thickness is 1,800 m (5,900 ft). The Luchegorsky Open-Pit Coal Mine maintains the mine and provides fuel to the largest power station in the krai, the Luchegorsky Hydro-Electric Power Station.
Pavlovsky Deposit : The total area is 400 km 2 (150 sq mi). The reserves total 400 million tons. The coal-bearing thickness is up to 400 m (1,300 ft). The mining is maintained by the Pavlovsky-1 and Pavlovsky-2 Open-Pit Coal Mines. Coal is used as fuel for the Vladivostok Heat and Power Plant-2.
Skotovsky Deposit : The total area is 150 km 2 (58 sq mi). The reserves total 251.6 million tons. The coal-bearing thickness ranges from 800 to 950 m (2,620 to 3,120 ft). Maintenance is by the open-pit mine of the Artyomugol Association.
The coal of the Pavlovsky, Skotovsky, and Bikinsky deposits contains germanium and non-ferrous metals .
The major areas of occurrence of commercial tin stocks are Kavalerovsky , Krasnoarmeysky , and Dalnegorsky Districts. There are more than 30 deposits of tin in Primorsky Krai. The extraction of tin ore is maintained by Khrustalnenskaya Tin Extracting Company, Dalpolimetal Stock Company, and Vostok Mining Company. All tin-extracting enterprises of the krai have a 30-year supply of ore.
There are four major commercial deposits of tungsten in Krasnoarmeysky and Pozharsky Districts. The mining of only two of them is currently maintained, at Vostok-2 and Lermontovskoye by the Primorsky Mining Group and Lermontovskoye Mining Company. The enterprises have a 10-year reserve supply. The ores are complex, containing copper , gold , silver , bismuth , and other metals besides tungsten.
Lead and zinc
There are more than 10 commercial deposits of lead and zinc in the territories of Dalnegorsky , Kavalerovsky , and Krasnoarmeysky Districts. The mining of the deposits of lead and zinc is maintained by Dalpolimetal Stock Company. The enterprise has a 40-year supply of ore.
Among the deposits of precious metals in Primorsky Krai, silver and gold-silver deposits predominate. Ten deposits of silver are found in the Krai. The majority of silver-polymetal ore deposits are located in Dalnegorsky District and are maintained by Dalpolimetal Stock Company. Silver is extracted simultaneously with tungsten from tungsten ores deposits in Krasnoarmeysky and Pozharsky Districts.
More than 60 deposits of gold are found in the territory of the krai. Most of them are placer deposits. The southern part of the krai is the richest in placer deposits. Significant gold placer sites are at Kommisarovsky (the Pogranichnaya river), Fadeyevsky (the Fadeyevka river), Krinichny (the Bolshaya Rudnevka river), Nakhodkinsky (the Korobkovka river), and Soboliny (the Sobolinaya river). Okean Artel and Primorsky Mine are engaged in gold extraction. Gold is also extracted from complex deposits of tungsten ores.
The Voznesenovsky and Pogranichny deposits of rare-metal- fluorspar ore are located in Khorolsky District . The Voznesenovskoye deposit was prospected in 1948. It is maintained by the Yaroslavsky Mining Group Stock Company and there is a 20-year supply of ore. The ore is a complex ore. Fluorspar totals 10 percent of the mineral content of the ore. The ore contains such rare metals as beryllium , lithium , tantalum , and niobium . The Usuglinskoye mine is one of the largest fluorite mines in Russia, having estimated reserves of 2.9 million tonnes of ore.
Russia's largest deposit of boron -containing ore (boron silicates) is located in Dalnegorsky District . The deposit is operated by Bor Stock Company . The enterprise has 50 years' supply of borosilicates stocks.
There are more than 100 large deposits of various construction materials.
The Spasskaya group includes the Spasskoye and Dlinnogorskoye limestone deposits. The stocks total more than 100 million tons and are maintained by Spassktsement Stock Company.
The Suchanskaya group includes the Novitskoye and Chandolazskoye limestone deposits, which are located in Partizansky District . These deposits are suitable for the production of Portland cement of 400 and 500 types. The stocks total approximately more than 1 billion tons.
The Maikhinskaya group includes the Maikhinskoye and Glubinnogorskoye deposits located in Shkotovsky District . The estimated stocks of limestone in both deposits total about 60 million tons.
Ashlar stones
There are numerous deposits of granites , porphyrites, and marbles which, when polished, acquire a smooth surface of beautiful color. These deposits are located in Lesozavodsky, Khorolsky , Khasansky , Spassky , Chernigovsky , Partizansky , and other districts.
The Ambinskoye deposit of marble is located in Khasanky District. This marble is highly decorative and is easily polished. The estimated stocks total more than 2 million m 3 (70.6 million ft 3 ).
The Knorringskoye deposit of ashlar stones is located in Chernigovsky District . The estimated stocks total about 10 million m 3 (35.3 million ft 3 ). They are similar in color to the famous American ashlar stones.
There are more than 100 deposits of fusible clay which is used in brick production in the krai. Fusible clay deposits are found almost everywhere in the krai, except its northeastern parts. The Uglovskaya, Ussuriyskaya, and Spasskaya group of fusible clay deposits are noteworthy in this area.
The krai's largest stocks, a total of more than fifteen million tons, is the Uglovskaya group of deposits located in Uglovoye settlement. The deposits provide raw material to the brick factories in Vladivostok and Artyom .
There are more than twenty deposits of refractory clay and fireclay . The clay is suitable for the manufacture of bricks and ceramics . The largest deposits are located in Oktyabrsky and Chernigovsky District , and in Artyom .
The Lipovetskoye Deposit of refractory clay is located in Oktyabrsky District. The estimated stocks total about 1.5 million tons and are maintained by the Lipovetsky Brick Factory.
The Ozernovskoye deposit of fireclay is located in Uglovoye settlement. The estimated stocks total about 2 million tons and have been used for the manufacture of bricks since 1964.
Porcelain stones
Primorsky krai's best-known Gusevskoye deposit of porcelain stone is located in Khasansky District . The material is used by the Vladivostok and Artyom Porcelain Factories. The estimated stocks total about 3 million tons.
Feldspar rhyolites
The Sergeyevskoye deposit of ceramic rhyolites is located in Partizansky District . It may be used for the manufacture of porcelain .
Demographics
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 190,012 | — |
| 1926 | 633,800 | +233.6% |
| 1939 | 906,805 | +43.1% |
| 1959 | 1,381,018 | +52.3% |
| 1970 | 1,721,285 | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 1,977,779 | +14.9% |
| 1989 | 2,258,391 | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 2,071,210 | −8.3% |
| 2010 | 1,956,497 | −5.5% |
| 2021 | 1,845,165 | −5.7% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Demographics in the past
Several Tungusic and Paleosiberian peoples lived here before Russian colonization: Udege , Nanai , Nivkh , Orochs , Ulchs , Oroks , and Manchus . [ citation needed ]
Contemporary demographics
Population : According to the 2021 Census , the population of the krai was 1,845,165, down from 1,956,497 recorded in the 2010 Census , and further down from 2,258,391 recorded in the 1989 Census . Due to its geographical location, the krai boasts a mixture of not only ethnic Russians, but also Ukrainians , Koreans , Volga Germans , Buryats , Nanai , Japanese , Chinese and Orochs . The Udege and their sub-minority, the Taz , are the region's aboriginals.
Vital statistics for 2022:
- Births: 16,150 (8.7 per 1,000)
- Deaths: 27,690 (14.9 per 1,000)
Total fertility rate (2022): 1.43 children per woman
Life expectancy (2021): Total — 68.61 years (male — 63.98, female — 73.45)
Settlements
| | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Pop. | ||||||||
| | 1 | 606,589 | | ||||||
| 2 | 173,640 | ||||||||
| 3 | 145,159 | ||||||||
| 4 | 105,675 | ||||||||
| 5 | 52,173 | ||||||||
| 6 | 39,765 | ||||||||
| 7 | 39,096 | ||||||||
| 8 | 36,589 | ||||||||
| 9 | 35,097 | ||||||||
| 10 | 34,096 | ||||||||
Ethnic groups
In the 2021 Census, the following ethnic groups were listed:
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1,391,736 | 75.4% | |
| 11,337 | 0.6% | |
| 7,785 | 0.4% | |
| 6,365 | 0.3% | |
| 4,378 | 0.2% | |
| 3,946 | 0.2% | |
| Other Ethnicities | 48,432 | 2.6% |
| Ethnicity not stated | 371,186 | 20.1% |
| Religion in Primorsky Krai as of 2012 (Sreda Arena Atlas) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.6% | ||||
| Other | 1.6% | |||
| Other | 6.7% | |||
| and other native faiths | 0.6% | |||
| 23.6% | ||||
| and | 34.7% | |||
| Other and undeclared | 6.2% | |||
According to a 2012 survey 26.6% of the population of Primorsky Krai adheres to the Russian Orthodox Church , 6% are unaffiliated Christians , 1% adheres to other Eastern Orthodox churches or is an Eastern Orthodox believer without belonging to any church, and 1% of the population adheres to the Slavic native faith (Rodnovery) or to local Siberian native faiths. In addition, 24% of the population declares to be " spiritual but not religious , 35% is atheist , and 6.4% follows other religions or did not give an answer to the question. This is one of the least religious regions in Russia.
The krai is the location of the massive Sikhote-Alin meteorite , which fell February 12, 1947, in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains , near the village of Paseka (approximately 440 km northeast of Vladivostok). [ citation needed ]
External links
- Kropotkin, Peter Alexeivitch ; Bealby, John Thomas (1911). "Maritime Province" . Encyclopædia Britannica . Vol. 18 (11th ed.). pp. 724–725.
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