My favorite cruise, ever

MSC Divina Cruise Review

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 138

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
MSC Divina

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 21, 2022

Ship: MSC Divina

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10254

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Without question, the best cruise I’ve ever been on

Embarkation

3 out of 5
This was the worst part of my entire experience. We were given a boarding time of 9:30. We were told our boarding window would close one hour from that time. We arrived at 9:15, but for some reason which wasn’t explained to us, we weren’t allowed into the terminal until almost 10:30am. The temperature was just under 95 degrees. It was very hard being out there that entire time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food on the buffet which was plentiful, was great. The beef and horseradish were remarkable. Every dinner in the dining room was superb and our server VanJoe was wonderful.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
The entertainment were very good performers and although a few of the shows were disjointed, it’s way better than Carnival!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
THIS was my highlight for the cruise. Every team member couldn’t have been more graceful! Elvina, Francisco, Rhaul, Erick, Van Joe, and truly every other staff member greeted us everywhere we went. I was blown away by how wonderful these people are. Best crew I’ve ever seen.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Loved the shop and the entire design. Beautifully done, even for a 7 year old vessel. Would sail her again without hesitation.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Aft balcony… Heaven!!! Get one if you can! Spacious doesn’t even begin to describe it. And our steward Elvira was amazing.

Ship tip

There is some bad press about this boat and team out there. DON’T BELIEVE ANY OF IT!

Ports of call

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Hands down, the best private island I’ve ever seen

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Best process anywhere in the industry. Off the boat and cleared customs with all bags in 16 minutes.

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14 Comments

SEASTHEDAY525     24 days ago

Thanks for the detailed review Have not tried any MSC ships yet but from what you have described that might be my first one Glad you had a great cruise

karen070    2 years ago

I’m even more excited! Thank you for sharing. Ours is in 13 days!!! Our first on this ship We always go with Royal but we’re encouraged by the great deal we got. 💜🚢. Can’t wait to go!!

JohnAlex    2 years ago

Now I can’t wait

SRAlbritton    2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your cruise with us. Glad you enjoyed yourself once you were able to board. The Divina is a beautiful ship for her age, and I loved Ocean Cay.

GabeNSteph    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

CruzeFan    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to 19 days on Divina in October

WhippetMum    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

cruisingcindylou    2 years ago

You are making me excited. Just booked, time to do check in.

bluepala    2 years ago

Thanks I can't wait till I sail on the 25 of September with an over night stay at Ocean Cay.

luvs2fly617    2 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and sharing photos as well. I look forward to our cruise this coming Thursday.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise once you were on board. Sorry embarkation was so poor!

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

OsteoDeb    2 years ago

I’ve heard wonderful things about Divina

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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