gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #226 Share Posted August 27, 2014 We then headed to see some of the stores since they were open already. I found most of the prices on the ship very competitive and possibly the best prices out of all the ships that I have been on in the past. Prices were the best in the MSC logo shop, we bought a few item, I will post the pictures later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #227 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thats mom's favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #228 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Recently I switched to Scotch, so far I have been happy with the change. Vodka was starting to get to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #229 Share Posted August 27, 2014 These chocolates looked fantastic, I should have bought some. Very reasonably priced as well. Then my uncle and I celebrated being on board by drinking this bottle. Yeah right :D :p!!! Not in a million years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #230 Share Posted August 27, 2014 We kept on walking and exploring the ship. The ship is somewhat confusing to navigate and it takes a while to get used to the layout. You won't find me there ever! I used to Black and Milds back in the day, and I am still paying for it. I love this little space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #231 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) These stairs go from the casino to the deck on top. They usually have a nice couple singing some great music there. Here they are singing, they have been married for some time already and work together. I LOVED HER!!!! Edited August 27, 2014 by gambee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #232 Share Posted August 27, 2014 We kept on walking and just exploring the ship. We went through a few lounges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #233 Share Posted August 27, 2014 We also stopped by the sports bar, here is where you can find the bowling lanes. Bowling in Divina is expensive. You have to go to the reception to buy the tokens, each token is 7 dollars per person. Each token allows you to play 5 turns vs. the normal 10 turns. I think in Breakaway it was $5 per person for the full 10 turns. We only played there once. It's a really nice bar! They also have a small menu there, I get the pictures later on in the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #234 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Just gorgeous! Like I said the Logo shop has a lot of nice stuff, and I especially loved that they offered all the cruise ships in the cruise line. I only bought Divina since I only buy the ones that I sail on, already have 7 :). These models are by far the best looking cruise ship models that I have ever seen! They are built very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyPC Posted August 27, 2014 #235 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wooohooo!! Gambee cruise review! Subscribing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #236 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Then we went up to pool deck to check it out at night, I got a picture of some of the desserts that are offered in the Ice Cream Parlor. I saw one guy try out most flavors and walk away without purchasing anything. Maybe he did not like any of them ;-). The Lido deck looks very nice at night, and this was a good place to test out my new camera. I was overall very happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #237 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wooohooo!! Gambee cruise review! Subscribing Welcome aboard Betty, thank you for posting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #238 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice picture. You see those stairs there? that is a far forward as you can get unless you're in the Yacht Club :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #239 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) This is as far forward as you can get if you are not part of the yacht club. They close the roof at night and during bad weather. My uncle said that he would hit the casino, you know me, I am not much of a casino kind of person so I decided to head to the room. My uncle did pretty well that night, I think he won around $130. Back in the room, I turned on the TV and decided to check it out. I have to say that the TV channels are among the worst I have seen on a ship. Most of them are news, a few TV shows channels and the rest are in different languages. Thankfully TBS was at least in Spanish so I could understand it. But overall a very weak TV system, no free movies either… But hey, at least you get CNN in several languages to keep you to date with all the news that you try to avoid while in vacation. I went to sleep pretty fast. It was a really long day and I was exhausted. I just have to admit that as of now I don’t like the tone of this review. Everything that I say seems to come out negatively. Nonetheless, all I am doing is writing from my personal experience. We truly did have a wonderful cruise, but there is certainly a lot of room for improvement from MSC. Day 1, END. That's it for today. I will post more tomorrow. Edited August 27, 2014 by gambee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife4me Posted August 27, 2014 #240 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can't wait for more! Gambee, I wish the cruise lines would send you on a cruise every month so I could get my fill of reviews. ;) Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahecohen Posted August 27, 2014 #241 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Excellent so far! Those pictures are really truly stunning. I had to stare at some of them before moving on to the next one. We all know how fantastic that camera is! Keep up the good work with the grammar. If you need any proof reading or help, feel free to text. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asecert Posted August 27, 2014 #242 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wow Gambee, I am loving your review. We will be on the Divina on September 27th and I can't wait. Your review is one of the best that I have read and I love your pictures! I can't believe we're only up to day 1. I am really looking forward to the rest of it. :D Alicia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areneeh Posted August 27, 2014 #243 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hello Gambee, another Fan checking in. 1st Time Cruiser and I will be on the Divina for Christmas. My son LOVES looking at "Downtown City" lights and will be THRILLED to see your sail away pictures as our pre-cruise hotel will not be downtown. Your reviews are GREAT! Again, as everyone has said "THANK YOU"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chakuna Posted August 27, 2014 #244 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thank you, Gambee for the review on the Divina. Now...We are really am looking forward to the cruise next week!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #245 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can't wait for more! Gambee, I wish the cruise lines would send you on a cruise every month so I could get my fill of reviews. ;)Mary Lol, I wish :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #246 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Excellent so far! Those pictures are really truly stunning. I had to stare at some of them before moving on to the next one. We all know how fantastic that camera is! Keep up the good work with the grammar. If you need any proof reading or help, feel free to text. :) Thank you Sarah :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #247 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wow Gambee, I am loving your review. We will be on the Divina on September 27th and I can't wait. Your review is one of the best that I have read and I love your pictures! I can't believe we're only up to day 1. I am really looking forward to the rest of it. :D Alicia Thank you Alicia, I hope you have a wonderful cruise aboard Divina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #248 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hello Gambee, another Fan checking in. 1st Time Cruiser and I will be on the Divina for Christmas. My son LOVES looking at "Downtown City" lights and will be THRILLED to see your sail away pictures as our pre-cruise hotel will not be downtown. Your reviews are GREAT! Again, as everyone has said "THANK YOU"! I hope he likes the pictures, I really loved the way they came out. Have a great time on your Christmas cruise, I have never had the chance to cruise during that time. Maybe one day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted August 27, 2014 Author #249 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thank you, Gambee for the review on the Divina. Now...We are really am looking forward to the cruise next week!!!! I should have a good amount of the review by the time you board the cruise. Have a great time aboard her, she is a stunning ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicbuffalo Posted August 27, 2014 #250 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi Gambee..... I'm thoroughly enjoying your review. Your pictures are so much better this time. I am really blown away by the sunset pictures you posted. The colors were amazing. What a beautiful sunset. I can't wait to read more, and check out more pictures. As you said, the review is somewhat negative, but you simply raise good points. MSC should have invested in better marketing. The price is right as you said. The food not being so good is another biggie for me. I hope it gets better as you go on. The service seems good so far. My wife loved the Swarovski Crystal staircases. I show her pictures as I go through them. I'm sure pictures don't even do them justice. I'm glad you got to go with your family, and seem to be having a great time. Sorry you busted the lens filter, but glad it wasn't the actual glass. Once again, I see you are spilling drinks. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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