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I Spent a Week on a Cruise Line’s Oldest Ship in the US | MSC Divina Review

Family at Sea
Family at Sea
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👁️ 4K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 20:21
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Caribbean · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It was easily one of the top five cruises we've ever taken where everything just clicked.

This ship has its charms, but they're subtler and you have to kind of meet them where they are.

I wouldn't go out of my way to book this class of ship again, but if the itinerary made sense and the price was right, I wouldn't rule it out either.

The problem here clearly isn't effort. It's more cohesion.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring battery packs to charge your phone overnight without getting out of bed.
Book through cruises.com to save money and get better cabin choices.

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Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when you sail on an older MSC ship after experiencing a newer one?
QIs the MSC Divina still a good value for the price?
QHow does the service and experience compare to newer MSC ships?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Sad BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Sad BaconCabin Suite½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

A week prior we sailed on one of the best cruises we’ve ever taken... and then we stepped aboard this ship and the experience couldn’t have been more different. Same cruise line and same termina, but a completely different result. So what happens when expectations collide with reality on a ship that hasn’t aged quite as gracefully as others in the fleet? In this review I break down the service, dining, entertainment, and the experience onboard the MSC Divina, and why this sailing left me with more questions than answers. ----- ⚓ Our Trusted Travel Partners: 🤝 🛳️ Ready to Book Your Next Cruise? Cruises It makes planning easy! Get expert advice and the best deals here: 👉 https://bit.ly/dream-cruise-fas 🌍 Save Big on Excursions! Skip the overpriced ship tours and book directly to save money: 👉 https://bit.ly/fas-excursions ----- 🎉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips & hacks + immersive vlog experiences: https://bit.ly/subscribe-cruise-hacks ----- 🛒✨ Cruise Products We Recommend ✨🛒 - Sea Bands (to prevent seasickness): https://amzn.to/3YOTGjX - Sea Bands for Kids: https://amzn.to/4cvG1RS - Sea Bands w/ Built-In Aromatherapy: https://amzn.to/3SQ0zO8 - Seasickness Patches: https://amzn.to/3AmF94L - Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4dNGmAx - Towel Bands (for pool loungers): https://amzn.to/3SXARHx - Water Shoes: https://amzn.to/4dIWxPA - Magnetic Hooks: https://amzn.to/4dqHr1j - Power Strip (w/ no surge protector): https://amzn.to/3yJzuoX ----- 👀 Watch Next 🍿 https://youtu.be/qMiHVOql4_g https://youtu.be/bM4ZI8FS3xo https://youtu.be/cggiftmgowA https://youtu.be/69N7oMQ5DcI https://youtu.be/fLUgYfN5qAA ----- Join our NEW Facebook Group for all sorts of cruising tips, tricks, and deals! Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea ----- Disclosure: Hey there! Just a heads-up – some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through them, I may earn a little commission, but don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything extra! I only recommend stuff that I genuinely love from companies I trust. Thank you for your support! ----- Business & Media Opportunities: Please contact Evan at partners@familyatsesa.travel ----- 🌍🙋‍♂️ Who We Are 🙋‍♀️🌍 Family at Sea chronicles the cruising adventures of our family of four as we set sail across the globe aboard different cruise ships and cruise lines, including MSC, Disney Cruise Lines (DCL), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), P&O, Explora Journeys, Costa, Margaritaville at Sea, and more! ----- 📧💬 Contact Us & Follow Us on Social Media! 📱📲 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyAtSea - Facebook: https://facebook.com/FamilyAtSea.travel - Facebook Group: Family Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea - Instagram: https://instagram.com/FamilyAtSea.travel ----- 00:00 Intro 01:45 First Impressions 03:45 Cabin Experience 07:43 Around the Ship 10:18 Food & Drink 12:13 Yacht Club Experience 15:35 Entertainment 16:56 Service & Atmosphere 18:38 Next Time, I'll Know