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Boarding The Beautiful INEXPENSIVE MSC Divina Cruise Ship With A Tropical Storm Approaching

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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πŸ‘οΈ 200K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 31:49

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the boarding process and initial impressions of the MSC Divina during a three day cruise from Port Canaveral. After arriving at the terminal, the creator notes that the ship is approximately ten years old and carries up to 4,000 passengers. He highlights that this specific sailing is the first MSC cruise to not require testing for vaccinated passengers. Despite a tropical storm brewing near the Bahamas, the boarding process is described as smooth and efficient. Upon entering the ship, the creator explores various amenities including the diamond staircase, the buffet, and the solarium. He provides a tour of their cabin, which features a balcony and a spacious bathroom, though he notes the decor feels slightly dated. The video also covers the buffet dining experience, where the creators sample items like mashed potatoes, cheeseburgers, and cheesecake. The creator concludes by expressing high expectations for the trip, noting that the ship offers a different, more discovery based vibe compared to other cruise lines they have experienced.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Divina
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for MSC Divina
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 3 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm so excited I this is already off to a better start than our Margaritaville one because the weather it's actually Sunny

this is actually the very first MSC cruise to not require testing yeah if you're vaccinated I believe if you're not vaccinated you still have to test

I am so excited honestly this might be one of my favorite chips it is a beautiful nice big ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the back of the buffet to avoid crowds
βœ“Bring your own card for onboard payments
βœ“Explore the ship to discover its unique layout

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Testing requirements β€” If vaccinated, no testing is required for this cruise
Ship layout β€” Explore the ship to discover its unique design, as it differs from other cruise lines

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding process like for MSC Divina?
QHow does the ship compare to other MSC ships?
QWhat are the first impressions of the MSC Divina?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconWater Park3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral2Β½ Happy Bacon
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