We have been on 11 cruises prior to this one and the MSC Divina is BY FAR the most beautiful and well maintained ship on which we have sailed. The decorations are tasteful and not gaudy and there are so many public areas on the ship for passengers to enjoy. Absolutely LOVE Piazzo del Doge...such a beautiful space.

THE FOOD IS AMAZING. The buffet is so much better than any other cruise line. We did encounter an issue with the water machines and people not reading the signs then refilling their personal water bottles and touching the bottle to the water dispenser. So disgusting. But that is the passengers and not the cruise line itself. It also seemed there was not much direction regarding the lines in the buffet; people were confused as to which way the lines went. I did not encounter long lines in the buffet, likely because there were so many areas and varied choices. The dinners in the Black Crab Restaurant were amazing, the best we've had at sea. So many fresh pasta choices and other delicious entrees. And the LOBSTER...incredible. The last night of our cruise dinner seemed to take a very long time; I believe there was some sort of issue in the kitchen causing the delays. Otherwise I found the service to be good and the timing just right for a relaxing dinner.

We ordered drinks at the piano bar one evening and the bartender had to look up how to make the drink; even then it was made incorrectly. That same evening there were very subpar singers in the lounge. However there was a violinist joined by a pianist in the atrium and they were wonderful. Read more