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I Spent a Week on a Cruise Lineโ€™s Oldest Ship in the US | MSC Divina Review

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 5K views๐Ÿ“… 3 months agoโฑ๏ธ 20:21
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip Comparison๐ŸฅˆExpert CreatorSponsored
Caribbean ยท 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

Boarding the Deina was chaotic, which was a surprise because I had just embarked the world America from the same terminal a week prior and had a completely different experience.

The restaurant manager, Guilt, and I probably butchered that. I'm really sorry, man. But Guilt has been truly exceptional.

This just wasn't one of my favorite ships.

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.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Bring battery packs to charge your phone overnight without getting out of bed.
โœ“Book through cruises.com for better pricing and cabin selection.
โœ“Manage expectations for an older ship with potentially less experienced crew.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when you sail on an older ship from a cruise line that just delivered a great experience on a newer ship?
QIs the MSC Divina still delivering value despite being the oldest US-based ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Miami
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