MSC Divina

The 2012-built MSC Divina cruise ship is the third of MSC's Fantasia-class liners, with sisterships Fantasia, Preziosa, Splendida.

The vessel (IMO number 9585285) is currently Panama-flagged (MMSI 373178000) and registered in Colon.

History - construction and ownership

MSC Cruises (MSC Crociere) is a passenger shipping company headquartered in Genoa and Naples. It was established in 1960. Today, MSC Crociere is a subsidiary of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the world's 2nd largest containership company. MSC Crociere is the world's largest privately-owned cruise company.

By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group.

In 2014 MSC announced that its four Lirica class ships were scheduled for renovation under the line's "Renaissance Programme". In 2015, the company offered four new ships from STX France and Fincantieri Italy, with an option for three more. The first two vessels are due to be delivered in 2017 - Meraviglia in May and Seaside in November.

The 4000-passenger ship MSC Divina is among the largest ships in MSC Cruises fleet. Her size is not the only thing that is impressive – over 80% of all cabins provide perfect ocean views and many of them have private luxurious step-out balconies. 

Decks and Cabins

MSC Divina staterooms (1751 total, in 12 grades) include 99x Suites, 1133x Balcony, 116x Oceanview, 405x Inside. Most staterooms are Balcony (sized 190 ft2 / 18 m2) with cabin balconies sized 40 ft2 / 4 m2. The largest accommodations are the Yacht Club Royal Suites (400 ft2 / 37 m2, with wraparound terrace sized 170 ft2 / 16 m2).

The boat has 17 decks, of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins.

MSC Divina decks are named after Greek gods and goddesses.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The vessel offers two dining rooms. MSC Divina ship’s main restaurant is situated on two floors, and there is also the panoramic restaurant Texmex, featuring an open kitchen. Other amenities include the French cuisine a la carte restaurant, pizzeria and wine bar with cafeteria and gastronomic food. With all that good food guests are never disappointed.

Follows the complete list of MSC Divina restaurants and food bars.

• The Black Crab Restaurant (2-tiered forward Dining Room on Deck 5/6, capacity 521 seats, size 1080 m2 on level 1; 731 seats, size 907 m2 on level 2; open for Breakfast 7-10 am, Lunch 12-2 pm and Dinner (with 2 fixed seatings- at 7 and 9:45 pm, different Italian region traditional meals and wines are served each evening, with 7-course dinner menu/also vegan and vegetarian meals)
• Villa Rossa Restaurant (aft Dining Room, capacity 738 seats, with panoramic views, Mediterranean cuisine; open for Breakfast 7-10am, Lunch 12-2pm, and 2 fixed Dinner seatings- 7 or 9:45pm, size 1227 m2, Deck 6). Features a 3-course menu for lunch, 7-course for dinner.
• Sports Lounge & Bar (57-seat- sports bar with large TVs, 2x 10 pins bowling lanes, also serving Buffalo chicken wings, salads, fish & chips, sandwiches with ham, mozzarella, sausages, Spanish, Chinese, German and Oriental cuisine, cocktails, beer/a la carte surcharge; open 4 pm - 1 am, size 148 m2, Deck 7)
• Caffe Italia (58-seat specialty coffees bar/a la carte surcharge, with complimentary cookies and pastries, serving Cappucino, American Coffee, Espresso Martini, coffee packages, size 258 m2, Deck 7)
• La Cantina Di Bacco (110-seat Italian Pizzeria and wine bar- tapas, pizzas, every day new food and wine specialties; open 1pm-2am, size 340 m2, Deck 7)
• Butcher's Cut (96-seat steakhouse restaurant with exclusive Chef's Table, size 435 m2, Deck 7) is at fixed charge pp (EUR 49, pre-set menu) or with ordering from an a la carte priced menu. The steakhouse offers brunch (sea days only) with a la carte menu (omelets, carnitas, sandwiches, pancakes, surf-and-turf, desserts, premium wines. Butcher's Cut is open for lunch and dinner.
• Calumet (forward, 475 seats, size 1288 m2) and Manitou (aft, 451 seats, size 882 m2) Buffet Restaurants on Deck 14 (open 6am-3am, self-service complimentary cafeterias with different food stations- Grill Corner (hot dogs, burgers, wraps), Pasta, Pizza, Carving Show (meat cuts), Ethnic Corner (vegetable and meat curries), Mediterranean, Bakery, Children corner (healthy food; open for Breakfast 6:30-11am, Lunch 12-5:30pm and Dinner 7-10pm, the Pizzeria station is open 12-6pm).
• Le Muse Restaurant (110-seat aft Dining Room on Deck 15 for MSC yacht club Suite passengers only; serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; with French and Italian gourmet cuisine and selected wines/food and drinks are included in the fares, size 218 m2)
• Galaxy Restaurant / Lounge & Disco (50-seat a la carte surcharge specialty restaurant/reservation only and nightclub, with a full bar, open for Dinner 6-10:30pm and also for Brunch 10am-1:30pm, size 421 m2, Deck 16)

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

MSC Divina cruise ship has a casino, 4D interactive cinema, library, show lounge and disco, Internet cafe, virtual reality centre. The tiered theatre provides multilingual entertainment. For those who love sports, there are five pools, a fitness centre and SPA, sauna and twelve jacuzzis. Not to forget the Formula 1 simulator. Additional amenities include complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service, Supervised Children Program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of MSC Divina lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Medical Center (6-seat Infirmary, size 284 m2, Deck 4) is the ship’s hospital operated by resident doctors/physicians and nurses on 24-hour duty. Payments are made by the boarding pass (treatments equivalent to a private doctor’s visit). General health insurance policies do not apply, so buying cruise health insurance is recommended.
• Divina Atrium (5-decks-high midship area with live entertainment, Deck 5)
• Reception (119-seat guest services desk/reservations, booking, assistance, size 489 m2, Deck 5)
• Divina Bar (28-seat Atrium Lobby bar, size 120 m2, Deck 5)
• Cybercafe (15 Internet computers room, size 52 m2, Deck 5)
• Pantheon Theatre (capacity 1511 seats, grand-style musical and show productions, concerts, classical music, acrobats’ performances, 2 shows a night- at 8pm and 10:15pm, Deck 5/6, size 2086 m2)
• Casino Veneziano (capacity 213 seats, guests must be over 18, smoking allowed, slot machines, gambling tables,  Blackjack, Roulette, has a full bar, size 1017 m2, Deck 6)
• Poker Room (separate Texas Hold’Em card games lounge, next to the Casino)
• Video Games Arcade (size 55 m2, Deck 6)
• The Cigar Lounge & Bar (31-seat smoking room with full bar/fine liquors, size 85 m2, Deck 6)
• Piazza Del Doge (109-seat Venetian Square designed area with live music, has Ice Cream Bar, Coffee Bar, Cocktail- and Wine Bars, Chocolate and Pastry shop/a la carte charge, size 460 m2, Deck 6)
• The Mini Mall / Duty-Free Shop (alcohol, tobaccos, snacks, size 53 m2, Deck 6)
• La Boutique (brand fashion clothing, size 76 m2, Deck 6)
• Il Gioiello (jewelry, accessories, leather goods and watches shop, size 62 m2, Deck 6)
• Silver Lounge (98-seat, with live music from the Atrium, size 392 m2, Deck 6)
• Excursions Office / Shore Excursions Desk (10-seat, planning and booking, size 100 m2, Deck 6)
• L’Angolo dell’Oggetto (brand jewelry, sunglasses, watches, size 43 m2, Deck 6)
• La Caramella (candies, sweets and duty-free toys shop, size 30 m2, Deck 6)
• La Profumeria (top brands cosmetics and perfumes shop, size 48 m2, Deck 7)
• MSC Logo Shop (toys, clothes, souvenirs, games, etc, size 42 m2, Deck 7)
• La Luna Bar (131-seat piano bar, live music, specialty cocktails, Martini tastings, size 393 m2, Deck 7)
• Golden Jazz Bar (106-seat bar with rare liquor selection, live music, quiz games, size 235 m2, Deck 7)
• Galleria D’Arte (8-seat art auctions gallery, size 110 m2, Deck 7)
• Photo Gallery & Shop (services and equipment, size 145 m2, Deck 7)
• Black & White Lounge (capacity 312-seat aft show lounge with dance floor and full bar; for shows, bingo, trivia quizzes, size 800 m2, Deck 7)
• MSC Divina Aurea Spa (18299 ft2/1700 m2 complex on Deck 14, has 2 Steam Rooms and 4 Saunas, Frigidarium, Relaxation Room, Thalassotherapy hot tubs, sliding-roof heated pool, 3 Whirlpools, Treatment Rooms, Aerobics Studio/Yoga classes, Bar, Solarium Area/indoor-outdoor, Beauty Salon/charges apply)
• Fitness (6am-10pm, guests must be over 14; the Gym is complimentary, fitness classes at surcharge, Deck 14)
• The Pool Shop (swimwear, accessories, size 42 m2, Deck 14)
• Le Sirene Pool (with sliding glass roof, 1 Whirlpool) served by the Le Sirene Bar (cold-hot drinks, fruit juices, cocktails, size 820 m2, Deck 14)
• LED Wall (open air games screen, promotional videos, Deck 14)
• Aqua Park (has a main/family pool, 2 Whirlpools, splash areas, water jets, water fountains, size 2091 m2, Deck 14)
• Tritone Bar (158-seat Aqua Park poolside bar, ice cream and beverages, Deck 14)
• Poseidon Bar (110-seat outdoor Aqua Park poolside bar, Deck 14)
• Power Walking/Jogging Track (6,5 laps = 1 ml, Deck 15)
• Il Puffy (kids pool, Deck 15)
• Il Puffi (kids play area, size 195 m2, Deck 15, TVs, movies, games, crafts, climbing area, mini-football nets, with a 2-section Kids Club- for children 3-6 yo, and Junior Club- for 7-12 yo). The kids' lounge also hosts feature activities by the new MSC-LEGO partnership called “Lego Experience at Sea”. The new fleetwide program is complimentary and uses LEGO materials for LEGO DUPLO (kids 3- yo), Classic LEGO bricks plus Vertical Play Wall (kids 7-11 yo), Building Happening (6-11 yo /themed builds).
• Graffiti’s Disco & Club (30-seat teens-only club, Deck 15, dance parties, karaoke, foosball, size 110 m2)
• Teens Toboga (the 3-decks high Divina’s water slide)
• The Garden Pool (adults-only “infinity pool” with 2 Whirlpools; 7am-7pm), served by The Garden Bar (17 seats alfresco poolside bar, size 320 m2, Deck 15)
• MSC YachtClub Library (size 39 m2, Deck 15)
• Le Prue (solarium complex with 2 Whirlpools, Deck 16)
• Teen’s Area (for younger passengers between 13 and 17 years, live music, dance classes, sports and video games, Deck 16)
• Sky & Stars (34-seat library, size 83 m2, Deck 16)
• Virtual World (10 video game arcades, size 80 m2, Deck 16)
• F1 Simulator (Formula 1 car racing simulator/at surcharge, Deck 16)
• 4D Cinema (4 moving seats/surcharge PP, size 40 m2, Deck 16)
• MSC Arena Sports Center (117-seat combined sports court- basketball, volleyball, soccer, with stadium seating and outdoor large movie screen, size 290 m2, Deck 16) 
• Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Squash, Deck 16
• Divina’s The One Pool (244-seat MSC Yacht Club members only pool, with 2 Whirlpools), served by The One Bar (12-seat MSC Yacht Club guests only complimentary butler service bar/breakfast and lunch), size 1177 m2, Deck 18
• Top 18 Exclusive Solarium (adults-only area, with 1 Whirlpool, garden, own Tiki Bar; access passes must be purchased from the reception desk or at the solarium’s entrance, Deck 18).

The adults-only infinity pool is at "Top 18 Exclusive Solarium" complex (a premium sundeck space).

Itineraries

MSC Divina itinerary program is based on 7-day Caribbean cruises from Miami FL, and 7-day Western Mediterranean sailings from Civitavecchia-Rome, Naples and Barcelona. Divina operates cheap Transatlantic repositioning crossings between Europe and Florida.

In 2019, a small fleet of 3 MSC ships will offer Caribbean roundtrips from Miami Florida - Seaside, Meraviglia and Divina.

In early-June 2020, MSC announced that in 2021 Divina will be homeported in Port Canaveral Florida USA for 3- to 7-night roundtrips with departures on Thursdays and Sundays. Port Canaveral is the cruise port to Orlando City - one of the country's most popular travel destinations and also considered Walt Disney's "capital city".

• Divina's Maiden Voyage from the new MSC homeport departed on September 16, 2021. This was also the ship's first commercial voyage following the pause due to the Coronavirus crisis.
• The itineraries (3-4-7-day in length) visit call ports in The Bahamas (Nassau, MSC Ocean Cay) and Mexico (Cozumel, Costa Maya).
• Divina's 2021 homeporting in Port Canaveral was between Sept 16 - Nov 21, followed by homeporting in Miami.
• The next Port Canaveral season was scheduled for 2022 (starting on April 8).
• The voyages can be combined into B2Bs/back-to-back cruises with lengths 10-11-14-days.

The vessel (STX France, Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard/hull number U32) has volume 139072 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 13188 tons, max draught 8,7 m. The powerplant is based on GE Power Conversion marine diesel engines (Converteam model 16V46C) with combined output 43,7 MW (58600 hp). The registered shipowner is COMPANIA NAVIERA MERAVIGLIA SA, while the registered manager is MSC CROCIERE SA.

Divina is MSC's largest Fantasia-class liner, with sisterships Fantasia, Preziosa, Splendida. One of the newest and largest MSC liners (Inaugural cruise May 27, 2012), Divina was originally ordered as "MSC Fantastica", and later renamed to honor the actress Sophia Loren.

The "Sophia Loren" Royal Suite (designed for and with her help) is number 16007 (category YC3 "Yacht Club Royal Suite", located deck 16).

The ship was last drydocked in 2025 (April) at Valletta's Palumbo Shipyard. The drydocking was mainly for regularly scheduled routine maintenance works, technical and safety/classification inspections.