Full Ship Tour of the MSC Divina in 4K! With MSC Divina Cruise Advice You Should Know!

[@lichin11]

Thank you very much for providing this very thorough tour of MSC Divina with your on-point commentary and no annoying background music! You included everything useful in this video while leaving out useless junk. My wife and I will be taking a 17-day relocation cruise from Barcelona to Miami 2023 Nov 28 - Dec 14 2023.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Thank you and that sounds like an awesome cruise! Hope you have a blast!

[@FraserAtSea]

I think this ship looks absolutely glorious. I really love MSC - I enjoy how 'different' they are to most of the other lines. Haven't cruised on Divina yet, but she's on my list!

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Been on the Divina twice and are booked again in May, 2023. Also sailed on the Seashore. Love the product they put out.

[@Cruisebetty]

Sailed MSC Divina sept 2022. Loved it so much that we booked MSC Mergavilia Nov 22 . We are looking forward to more MSC sailings.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

That's awesome! I hope to make it back too! Just need MSC to have more weekend sailings!

[@JackieMiami]

Looking forward to sailing in two weeks on the Divina, looks lovely 🥰

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hope you have a blast!

[@l.f.timmerman1138]

Nice tour, thx. I'm on the divina for 2 weeks in April-May '23 but in the yachtclub. Looking forward to it👌🏼

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Very nice! That's where they really hook you!

[@kennethbrooks2669]

looking forward to being on the Devina in 9 days. Your video show that we made a good choice.

[@evelynr.6835]

Beautiful ship, Thanks for the tour. Will have to put this one on the wish list.

[@YoshiBishi]

I love that your ship tours are walking tours! Keep them coming!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Thank you! It's amazing that I can talk for that long 🤣🤣

[@YoshiBishi]

@@TheWeekendCruiser Hope you'll do an Oasis or Quantum one soon!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

@@YoshiBishi none coming up 😭😭 Lots of Liberty and Vision in my near future. I don't gravitate towards the big ships.

[@WishesandWonder]

Thanks for the tour. We are going on Divina in February. Looking forward to it!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Have a blast!!

[@Jj_86]

Just got off Msc Seashore! Everything was perfect 🎉

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Very glad to hear that!! Always good when it works out!

[@Jj_86]

@@TheWeekendCruiser yea the first MSc I did the food was hit n miss tbh but on this one it was good so everyone was happy with that! Service and entertainment was great as well

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

@@Jj_86 very good to hear! I def think from what I hear, their food uses to be hit and miss and they have got their act together.

[@alexpickell8873]

So glad to have seen this video, just recently booked for 2024 as a first cruise for both me and my girlfriend!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Have a blast Alex!! You will will enjoy it!

[@brantthompson199]

Thanks for the tour Brandon. I commented in your comparison video that we just booked the Divina for April. This will be our 2nd MSC cruise and we are already booked for Christmas on the Seascape. They don’t overwhelm you with service as does Royal but they do provide a nice experience for the price and the ships are beautiful. UPDATE: just got home from our 3 night cruise on the Divina and that’s a one and done for us. While some of the staff were friendly and professional, we experienced some very rude and obnoxious behavior that will be a lasting impression for us. The upkeep of the common areas and bathrooms was just not there. Many rude guests on this ship as well to the extent we haven’t experienced before. Just our experience, but wasn’t a good one. Not condemning MSC totally but we have a Christmas cruise booked and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little worried.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

That's great feedback and agree that for the price, it is a strong competitor these days on what they offer. The new ships are supposed to be beautiful!

[@34molecule]

Can't wait to go next January. Thanks for the tour!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

My pleasure!! It's a great ship!

[@lexa_power]

I love this ship!! I wish MSC would sail out of Los Angeles because they are such a great value, especially for the ships that aren’t brand new.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

They might one of these days! They have a large fleet and want the US market. I am starting to become a fan too.

[@jiggnfm]

Me too! One day I'd like to see them sailing to Alaska! That'd be so cool!

[@nez9751]

I’ve just returned from my first cruise (Mediterranean) on this ship in June 2024. Really enjoyed it, great friendly staff for the most part. The only criticism was that there were a lot of people of there and it was very busy. There were some rude people who always seemed to be a certain demographic, but not going to get into who etc. the all inclusive buffet is good , but again very busy, noisy, it’s basically like a cross between a chimps tea party and a primark sale. We ate mainly at the black crab restaurant which was part of the all inclusive deal, it was very nice and again great friendly staff. Be careful if you get a drinks package as we and many others we met experienced issues. Eg we would order drinks which were basically being charged for when shouldn’t have been , so eventually after having to complain to the reception we eventually got it refunded. This seemed to be a very common issue. So a few criticisms but in general it’s was great. 8/10 for me

[@glendareeves2317]

Doing my first cruise on divina in march 2024! Thanks so much for showing me around!!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Have a blast!

[@kittyshields]

Hey Brandon!!! I just discovered you researching for the first Caribbean cruise with RC that we are going on next Wednesday and I wanted to tell you that your videos are amazing! My husband and I were talking about if we like our first ever cruise that we will obviously do another and MSC looks beautiful and the prices are wonderful! Thank you for making videos! Definitely subscribing and keeping you on my watch list!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey there and thank you!!! Very glad you found the channel as well and are enjoying the content!! Yes, MSC is a solid cruise line for the price and I even booked 8 weekend sailings with her next year for an amazing price! $300 per weekend including taxes for a solo cruiser. You can't beat that.

[@T.norton]

Thank you for make this video, the ship is divine like her name.

[@murphsan84]

Thank you. I will be sailing on this next week and your video made me that much more excited. This will be my first solo cruise and I was wondering if you had a video of tips for solo travelers? I'm a social butterfly but I'm still a little anxious. Thanks again. This ship is beautiful!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey Ben, sounds like you are in a good space for your first solo trip! There are a few videos I have made on solo cruising (I love it!) but feel free to search on the channel "solo" and more will pop up. Here are the main two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpusY6ucr5yAmLc and kzbin.info_UYKOPkWKJ8

[@murphsan84]

@@TheWeekendCruiser Thank you! 👍🏾

[@krupab8619]

My fiance and I are going on Divina this October, this definitely helped giving a quick visual of what to expect. I've been on several cruises but this will be first time on MSC.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

You are going to really enjoy it! Hope you are also going to their private marine reserve!

[@floridacruisers7705]

We've been looking into cruising on this ship.Thanks for the tour 👍

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

My pleasure!

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I have been eyeing this ship. On Vacations to go they have a great deal for Solo travelers. I have only cruised a couple of times and it was soooo boring!! But this ship looks like there would be something to see or do all the time.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

It is a good size ship! Especially, I'd you do two days at their Private Marine Reserve!

[@mariacorso9113]

Excellent tour , will be sailing MSC Divina in June first cruise, looks pretty, classy , and fun..

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Have a great time!

[@debbieyankovitch2203]

I was on this ship in 2016 I enjoyed it

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Great memories!

[@ReckFamily]

We will be on the Divina yacht club next week - can't wait!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Let us know how it goes!

[@greekcraftymama9695]

I can’t wait we are doing our first European cruise on July 28th. First time with msc

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hope you have a blast! Ensure you do the status match before you sail if you have status with another cruise line!

[@tomg1247]

We'll be on the Divina for a 13-night Miami, San Juan, St Maarten, Martinique, Barbados Transatlantic to Madeira in May. I like how MSC has many itineraries where you can begin and end your cruise along the way. This May cruise goes on to Casablanca, Barcelona and Genoa. We want to spend time in Madeira and so we booked to debark there. I think Divina is a gorgeous ship--it has the class of its godmother, Sophia Loren. I love the layout and decor.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

That's excellent! Yes, if you want to see the world, MSC is a great line with strong itineraries! Is it easier to disembark early than in other ships? I've never done it but don't feel like RCL encourages it.

[@tomg1247]

@@TheWeekendCruiser I can't speak to early disembarkation. While I have four MSC cruises booked, the only one to date I've taken was Meraviglia 7-night out of Port Canaveral. That was so early in the restart that we had only between 400-500 passengers on board. It was wonderful! 🙂 Needless to say, even with Covid testing at the port at embarkation, it was quick on and off at all the ports.

[@oxana.miami.garden9136]

Excellent tour!

[@brenttuckertravel3859]

Hey Brandon, thank you for the great tour of this ship.

[@Jolpz21]

Will be sailing the Davina 2nd week of March, this was a very helpful tour! Thank you

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

My pleasure Joe! Hope you have a great time!

[@markeaston7353]

Great tour thanks. We join Divina for her transatlantic from Miami in a couple of weeks. Still trying to work out where the best aft view spot for our departure from Miami will be. Grateful for any thoughts.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Head to the back of the ship on the upper level. They have chairs outside and most people don't make it that far back, so isn't as crowded. T32 is also air conditioned if you want a great view with air.

[@cometier]

Great tour. I think you’ve convinced me to try the Davina. It looks like a good budget option for the solo traveler. What was the demographic of the guests?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

For solo cruisers, it is a really good value. Demographic was 30s to 60s with a very strong latin population out of Miami.

[@MolotovMan1263]

Great tour! Slight correction on the build year talk, believe it or not, Voyager class started in 1999 and finished in 03. Freedom was 06-08, and Allure actually was built in 2010 with Divina

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Thank you Michael! I try to remember all that data but it blurs in my head sometimes.

[@william7038]

DIVINA IS 2012.

[@numb_2_dapain]

Great video Brandon! But where is everyone?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey Joseph! When filming, I try my best not too shoot too many people. Making cameos is fun for some but others don't appreciate it. For this one, I did it in the late morning when everyone had left the ship and gone to the MSC Private Reserve and were off the ship.

[@jordanrichardson3565]

Looking forward to my cruise on this beautiful vessel next week. Are they strict with dress code and attire? We’ve been trying to figure out what to wear, as it’s our first cruise.🙌🏽

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

I did not see them enforcing any rules but this was a better dressed crowd than I was accustomed to from the get-go. Very impressive how for a weekend cruise most folks took dinner time outfits seriously.

[@TheDisneyMamaVlog]

Thank you for the tour! Looking to do an msc cruise but looking for one with a water slide. Didn’t see one on board

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

They have a VERY tiny one on their upper deck but has limited kid options. Their new SeaScape and SeaSide are supposed to be amazing.

[@scottdrichard7325]

Great informative synopsis

[@gregmolina2692]

Would you say most to all cabins were booked when you traveled?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey Greg, yes, these days most cruise ships are sailing at full capacity and you cannot book into the cruise a few weeks out.

[@katiemaytravels]

The MSC Divina was refurbished in 2021.

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Thanks, information online looks a bit all over the place. Appears 2021 was a dry dock and the refurb was 2017/2016?

[@angelprell8852]

Thank you I am on the weekend cruise next month. Did they have theme nights?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

The only theme night I remember is a white party.

[@lukaspictures]

Which experience did you have? We have chosen Fantastica with premium balcony option. Do you think that was a good choice?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

I did the Bella experience as i didn't care which room or dinning time. If you like to choose those items, it's really not that much more expensive. If it was an airplane, i would pay the difference.

[@RLP24]

Excellent. You do the best ship tours. Really appreciate it, 😎

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Thank you! Def appreciate the feedback on these as I put off making them a while because I couldn't figure out the best way to do them.

[@jimkoshel9837]

How do you know what places for food and beverages are included and which are extra?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

You can always ask when in doubt (people do this all the time). As a general rule of thumb, tap water, lemonade, flavored water, orange juice etc are always included. Food options will be your assigned dinning room and the buffet. Coffee shop will also have some complimentary food. That's about it... Soda, alcohol, speciality restaurants, gelato, are all additional charges.

[@ralphg450]

Booked a 10 day trip on divina March 2026. How will it be on this ship that long?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

You will be fine. She isn't a big girl but has everything you need.

[@heatherheintzman5791]

What kind of shows do they offer?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey Heather, check out this video where I talk about their shows being one of the highlights of MSC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p52lh5qcYr-GfKM Just made it last week.

[@coconutkoalas]

Wonderful, thank you! Do you know if this ship has solo cabins for transatlantic trips? If not, can I book a room for two for one?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey there! Not sure if it has studio cabins but MSC rarely charges the double occupancy tax for us single cruises or it is very limited. A good Travel Agent can definitly help her or play around with their website some to find out. I would look at just booking a normal room first.

[@coconutkoalas]

@@TheWeekendCruiser Sounds good, thank you!

[@millenniumtravelers]

we just got off the MSC Divina on Friday the 14th and was very disappointed that they did not change the itinerary on the way to the Bahamas so we went through the storm on the way to Nassau. after that we were supposed to go to their private island and we could not make it until Thursday, wasted week at see. besides that the food was cold and very bad. never again with MSC

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Ouch, that does not sound like a great experience at all!

[@william7038]

LIES!!

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

So how does the card machine work and to activate £250

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

It is fairly simple but if you need help, Guest Services will come out and help you. Swipe your room key to start, select your language, confirm the charge, and then swipe or tap your card. You can also do this from the billing section in the app but I find it a bit buggy sometimes.

[@artismytherapy2613]

Does the ship have water slides?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

It does not, this is an older, smaller ship and does not currently have water slides.

[@rebeccalyons1327]

MSC’s decor looks like Joe Farcus designed it while on tranquilizers. And I mean that in a good way!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Haha no idea who that is but love your description!

[@rebeccalyons1327]

@@TheWeekendCruiser He designed the older Carnival ships when they were gaudy

[@SP-gf2ti]

Thanks for your video review! Do you know if they require passports for trips from Miami to Ocean Cay for U.S. citizens?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

When it gets into booking and answers that dictate if you can sail or not, always seek the advice of a travel agent. I don't get involved too much in this process but you should be fine without a passport and other forms to show US citizenship like a passport. Def make sure you bring the right forms to board!

[@SP-gf2ti]

@@TheWeekendCruiser MSC actually hasn't been helpful as they say refer to their website, which doesn't specifically say yes or no. One of the people in our party may not have the passport in time, so I am just checking everywhere. Thanks for your help!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

@@SP-gf2ti Good luck and hope it works out!!

[@Hlubkoj445]

@S P did you find out if you need a passport. I will be going there in April and was wondering. MSc have not been helpful giving us advice.

[@SP-gf2ti]

@@Hlubkoj445 yes, I found out. If you are a U.S. citizen, you only need an enhanced ID (such as the enhanced driver's license) AND a birth certificate. When you do your check-in, after purchasing the MSC cruise, their website will ask what form of ID you will be using, passport or enhanced ID. But, it doesn't mention the birth certificate, so be sure to bring it with you. Since it is a "closed loop" cruise, meaning the cruise ship leaves at one U.S. port and returns to the same U.S. port, MSC follows U.S. customs and Border patrol requirements for U.S. citizens- which are either a passport OR enhanced ID and birth certificate. This is also what other cruise lines require. I don't know why MSC representatives were so evasive with answering this.

[@JordanDuncan93]

Subscribing to this cutie 😅

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Awww thanks Jordan!

[@marinamattleman1136]

Why not Royal??? Do we get benefits to cruise on msg

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Made a video of why I switched away from Royal for this sailing. We do get status matched to their program. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCZYaRmfc2lp7c

[@marinamattleman1136]

Thx. I must have overlooked it.. sorry. I try to miss ur video. Will watch it. Thx

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Haha no worries Marina! And appreciate you watching the videos ☺️

[@marinamattleman1136]

Just watched it. Trying to do my match with my crown and anchor 😂

[@marinamattleman1136]

I am only emerald not where u are yet!! But trying to do 1 or 2 cruises a year.

[@patreynolds1588]

I am thinking of booking a cruise on the ship. I have noticed there is no food bars outside by the pools I’ve only sailed with Princess also, there is a coffee shop inside the atrium anyone has been on the ship could they let me know about the things I have mentioned, I would be most grateful😊

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey there! I am thinking back on my time on the Divina and it has been a bit. I don't remember food by the pool except for gelato and the buffet was at the end of it. For coffee, they serve classic italian style and every bar has an espresso machine. No dedicated shop as they all do it. The Plaza (I think was right) was probably the main one people used.

[@wolfszn]

thats alot of trex 😂

[@anniec2121]

Is there a kids pool area on this ship?

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Not to my recollection. There were water slides but don't recall a designated kid pool or play area. Though, don't have kids and could have missed. Would have filmed in this video if it existed

[@angelinatana]

Where are the other passengers 😮

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

hahah, they were enjoying Ocean Cay! I strategically time my videos to have limited folks onboard and in the video. Normally, around 11am on a popular port day is when I film the walking tours.

[@javamon]

I don't want to watch. I like to be surprised. Make a 60 second short for me please. 😊

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Haha I am the same! I don't like watching full ship tours before I board but everyone else seems to like it!

[@bradl.4462]

@@TheWeekendCruiser I envy the mentality that allows you to be surprised! I am the opposite. I watch and watch to be sure I don't miss a thing when going on a new ship HAHA. I am loyal to Royal so far and probably made Brandon a few bucks with my excessive viewing..HAHA We also are looking into MSC, solely for the fact its like a "buy one get one free" cruise special 24/7, compared to Royal's current pricing, which I have to admit seems high......

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

You Fe not alone Brad! And thank you for all the views! 🤣 And the price point right now is tough to beat on MSC. If I am watching my dollars to cruise more, it really is like a BOGO.

[@ralphg450]

I have two coffee cups

[@HKG07]

I am from india once I visited on my vacation vary bad experience of staff. Also very expenses price 😢❤

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Sorry you didn't have a great experience!

[@superhussein]

you should have started fights with other passengers!

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

haha that's another KZbin channel! 😂

[@william7038]

CARNIVAL ANYBODY??

[@billn7183]

We just got back from a cruise on the Divina. The ship itself is fine but MSC is by far the worst cruise line operator I have ever experienced. The nickname we had for MSC was "Mostly Similar to Cuba "

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

hahahah love the creativity!

[@william7038]

PURE B.S!

[@millenniumtravelers]

Worst cruise experience on the MSC Divina I ever had on a cruise, bad and cold food and total bad service. Never again. We could not even enjoy Ocean cay. Also everything is so expensive on board like if the were a 5 star rating cruise line, your customer service? Wow, no wonder you have 2.9 reviews on Google and 1.9 on yelp

[@william7038]

PURE B S AND LIES STAY WITH RC!!!!

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Hi Brandon! My travel agent told me the yacht club is very affordable on that particular ship. I was considering it but if I’m going to travel all the way across the country I think I’m gonna be loyal to Royal! I also heard the food isn’t that great on that ship. What’s your take on the food?❤️🛳⚓️

[@TheWeekendCruiser]

Hey Diane! Talked a little of the food in my comparison video. It was hit or miss honestly. Have friends that swear by the Yacht Club as the only way to cruise MSC. Do get enhanced food there too!