Sailing of November 23, 2013
This was the first 7 night sailing of the Divina from her new port in Miami. The Divina is a new ship for MSC and carries a max passenger load of 4363. She will be sailing year round now from Miami Florida.
Let me tell you a little about us. We are a retired couple who cruise a lot (this cruise was number 41) and we live in Florida. We began cruising in 1987. Cruise ships were a lot different then. We cruise for relaxation and to get away from the world for a week or more and enjoy the Caribbean a lot. We have sailed with MSC before – on the Lirica (7 days) in March of 2006, and on the Poesia (10 days) in January of 2010. These ships were beautiful, the food was terrible we thought and doubted that we would ever sail MSC again. We got an offer for this cruise that was very good and thought why not – we know what to stay away from food-wise and had read that they were changing a few things to cater more to the American market since they would be sailing full time from Miami.
The cabin was midships, close to an elevator, and very convenient location. It was one of the smallest inside cabins we have ever had - approx 140 sq ft. The bathroom was designed well with glass shower doors. We had the beds put as twins - makes the room look larger. Just enough storage space and hanging space for a 7 night cruise. However, don't plan on eating in the cabin - no table and no place for one. One outlet with dual voltage - bring a power strip if you have electronics. Very clean, and beds comfortable. Robes furnished - but no feather pillows. Quiet location for the most part unless you have kids for neighbors.