First Transatlantic Cruise

MSC Divina Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 10
Helpful Votes: 170

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
MSC Divina

17 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Miami To Barcelona)

Sail date: May 15, 2023

Ship: MSC Divina

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 11233

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was my first transatlantic cruise. It was good and the ports were interesting. The food, service and entertainment were below what I experienced on the Divina previously. Noting was bad, just not the same level as the roundtrip cruises from the US.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very fast and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The food on this cruise was much different from what I experienced on the Divina in October & January. It wasn’t bad, just different menus and less quality than previously.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
It seemed that less activities were offered daily than what was offered on my previous Divina cruises from the US.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The entertainment offerings were definitely below those offered on the same ship in October and January. I was told by a crew member this is common on Transatlantic cruises. Not sure if that is normal on all cruise lines or just MSC.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Service was below previous cruises on the same ship. It appeared they may have changed over much of the crew prior to this cruise.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Well laid out and easy to navigate.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Well laid out and kept clean by the cabin steward.

Ship tip

There is minimal internet access or tv reception on most of the sea days crossing the Atlantic.

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Take the free walking tour that is available at 10:00 AM each day a short distance from the port. You must register to reserve a spot.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Nice beach day. Just walk or take the water taxi to downtown. Lots of vendors offering chairs, umbrellas and drinks for $ 20-25 for the day.

Fort-De-France, Martinique

5 out of 5
Great island tour with Karambole Tours.

Funchal, Madeira

5 out of 5
Excellent tour to Nun’s Valley with Madeira Happy Tours.

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5
Excellent all-inclusive snorkeling tour with El Tigre catamaran.

Barcelona, Spain

4 out of 5
Didn’t have time to see much since we arrived early afternoon and I had an early flight the next day. I plan on seeing more when I return in October.

Casablanca, Morocco

4 out of 5
Rabat & Casablanca Tour through MSC. Interesting, but not a fan of large bus tours.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very fast and efficient in Barcelona. I was off the ship, had my luggage, was through immigration and in a cab within 20 minutes of my group being called.
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7 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

deconz    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

SavannahL    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, I am jealous of your trip and itinerary! :-)

javawoody    1 year ago

Wonderful itinerary thank you for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Someday I hope to convince my DH to do this. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us