Sunshine2U Posted May 21, 2016 #426 Share Posted May 21, 2016 THANK YOU MAUREEN!!! We just finished up a cruise on NCL Escape. We agreed we wouldn't cruise again for 18 months but your review has me pulling up a calendar. Great job on the review. I started one of our cruise but halfway through I lost interest and had to push myself to finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 21, 2016 #427 Share Posted May 21, 2016 What time will they let you board the ship in Miami? Best time to show up for the shortest lines? Thank you.. They start boarding around noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted May 22, 2016 #428 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thank you, Maureen! Based on your wonderful review and photos, along with those of LMaxwell and Gambee, we just booked the Divina for Jan., 2017. This will be our first time on MSC since we usually cruise with RCL. We got a cabin right next to yours. We just have to see this fantastic ship for ourselves! Again, many thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted May 28, 2016 #429 Share Posted May 28, 2016 It's a fragrance that was developed for MSC by perfume manufacturer Firmenich(http://www.firmenich.com/en_INT/perfumery.html) and Brand Sense. It is infused at low levels into the air-conditioning and detergents on the ship. MED by MSC bath and toiletry products are provided for Yacht Club passengers but MSC expanded the line to include diffusers,,body spray,,candles,,etc. which were supposed to be sold on all MSC ships.:confused: Hey Mike, Are these good quality? And if we need extra will they get them for you? Just wondering if we should use those instead of checking our bag on the plane for our regular shampoo and conditioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 28, 2016 #430 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hey Mike, Are these good quality? And if we need extra will they get them for you? Just wondering if we should use those instead of checking our bag on the plane for our regular shampoo and conditioner. Not a fan of the conditioner but I love everything else. I brought home a bunch of everything because I love the smell of it!!!:D If you like it,,,ask your room steward for extras,,,they have no problem giving you a bunch of everything!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted May 28, 2016 #431 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Not a fan of the conditioner but I love everything else. I brought home a bunch of everything because I love the smell of it!!!:D If you like it,,,ask your room steward for extras,,,they have no problem giving you a bunch of everything!!:) Thank you. Maybe we can find some small conditioners to put in our carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 28, 2016 #432 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thank you. Maybe we can find some small conditioners to put in our carry on. You can also pick some up once you get to Miami,,:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted May 28, 2016 #433 Share Posted May 28, 2016 You can also pick some up once you get to Miami,,:) We sure can. I will have to find a stop on our way from the airport to the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 28, 2016 #434 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We sure can. I will have to find a stop on our way from the airport to the cruise port. There's a few Cvs's and Walgreens between Miami International and the Port Of Miami,,,:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted May 28, 2016 #435 Share Posted May 28, 2016 There's a few Cvs's and Walgreens between Miami International and the Port Of Miami,,,:) Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguyinorl Posted May 29, 2016 #436 Share Posted May 29, 2016 It's a fragrance that was developed for MSC by perfume manufacturer Firmenich(http://www.firmenich.com/en_INT/perfumery.html) and Brand Sense. It is infused at low levels into the air-conditioning and detergents on the ship. MED by MSC bath and toiletry products are provided for Yacht Club passengers but MSC expanded the line to include diffusers,,body spray,,candles,,etc. which were supposed to be sold on all MSC ships.:confused: It's a very recognizable fragrance. Weird though because you don't think about it while onboard but it's instantly recognizable once off the ship. I keep one in the office to remind me of my 7 sailings on the Divina with more to come. :) Bret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 29, 2016 #437 Share Posted May 29, 2016 It's a very recognizable fragrance. Weird though because you don't think about it while onboard but it's instantly recognizable once off the ship. I keep one in the office to remind me of my 7 sailings on the Divina with more to come. :) Bret That's exactly what I was looking for Bret!!!!! Do they not sell them onboard MSC Divina??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguyinorl Posted May 29, 2016 #438 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Mike, Mine was a gift from an MSC contact. Unfortunately, I won't be back on board her until December to dig a bit deeper for you. I know you have some good contacts in FLL too though. Better make some calls. ;) They last a good bit too because you can see this is about half full and was opened around Christmas. Bret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 29, 2016 #439 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Mike, Mine was a gift from an MSC contact. Unfortunately, I won't be back on board her until December to dig a bit deeper for you. I know you have some good contacts in FLL too though. Better make some calls. ;) They last a good bit too because you can see this is about half full and was opened around Christmas. Bret I'm going to have to hit someone up,,,Maureen checked in the logo store earlier this month and they had nothing but the toiletries for sale. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted May 29, 2016 #440 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'm going to have to hit someone up,,,Maureen checked in the logo store earlier this month and they had nothing but the toiletries for sale. :( We go June 4th. I will keep my eyes out for one for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted June 3, 2016 Author #441 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I wonder if you could help with something? My Dad is keen to buy the 10 bottles of wine package, but the one with a choice from the wine list rather than just the house selection. We can't work out what wine that might include. Can you shed any light on it, or even a photo? Thank you!! x Jambat, I wanted you to know that I did ask about this, I even took a picture of that wine list, but, I've gone through my pictures again and again and I just can't find it. Every couple of days, I look again. I'm so sorry, and I would also like to add if there's anything I've learned from all this cruising it's this- Don't count on anything being on the ship just because the cruise line says it is. Things happen, things don't get ordered. So, don't get your heart set on a particular wine, it might not be there. Sorry, again, if it does turn up, I will post it. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted June 3, 2016 #442 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Our friends were drinking Malbec every night in MDR but they ran out on the last night so totally take into account what Maureen has said. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted June 12, 2016 #443 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm going to have to hit someone up,,,Maureen checked in the logo store earlier this month and they had nothing but the toiletries for sale. :( I sure didn't see this in any of these shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewliana Posted June 12, 2016 #444 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I sure didn't see this in any of these shops. We sailed on the Divina May 21 and they had this. Air freshners....the Spa packs. They were sold in the Logo Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 12, 2016 #445 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I sure didn't see this in any of these shops. That's funny,,,,another passenger onboard took a pic of the Med display while onboard last week,,,,:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatchetear Posted June 12, 2016 #446 Share Posted June 12, 2016 That's funny,,,,another passenger onboard took a pic of the Med display while onboard last week,,,,:) I did go to the logo shop but only saw the travel pack of shampoo, lotion etc. might be a hit or miss thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max49 Posted June 12, 2016 #447 Share Posted June 12, 2016 We are thinking about trying the Divina next Oct 22nd to E Caribbean. There are several things that I have heard that may or may not be deal breaker. We are used to any time dining and obviously that is out on MSC. I've also read here on CC that that there is no free drinks, not even water with your meal. If this is true, how much do they charge for a glass of ice water? The cruise price seems reasonable but if they need to charge for a glass of water with dinner, I worry what else is optional on this ship? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 12, 2016 #448 Share Posted June 12, 2016 We are thinking about trying the Divina next Oct 22nd to E Caribbean. There are several things that I have heard that may or may not be deal breaker. We are used to any time dining and obviously that is out on MSC. I've also read here on CC that that there is no free drinks, not even water with your meal. If this is true, how much do they charge for a glass of ice water? The cruise price seems reasonable but if they need to charge for a glass of water with dinner, I worry what else is optional on this ship? Thanks Incorrect Max,,,,water is always available at no extra cost while MSC Divina is sailing the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max49 Posted June 12, 2016 #449 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Incorrect Max,,,,water is always available at no extra cost while MSC Divina is sailing the Caribbean. Thanks Mike, that's good news. We are considering getting the Fantastica Experience, can we request a table for just 2 in the dining room? Also we have our booking saved, just short of paying the deposits because we have a couple of unanswered questions and the MSC phones are down until Monday. 1- On Princess they always asked if we wanted Early, Late or Anytime dining, MSC never asked if we wanted early or late. 2- they never asked if we wanted/ needed transfers. This may be even more important because we can fly for points on Southwest but they only fly into Ft Lauderdale. I see the ship does'nt leave until 7PM on 10/22. Southwest is supposed to land in Ft Lauderdale at 2PM the same day. Is this enough time to get off the plane, get out bags and catch a bus/ shuttle or cab to the Miami cruise ship terminal? Can any one give me some advice on this? Thx again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 12, 2016 #450 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Thanks Mike, that's good news. We are considering getting the Fantastica Experience, can we request a table for just 2 in the dining room? Also we have our booking saved, just short of paying the deposits because we have a couple of unanswered questions and the MSC phones are down until Monday. 1- On Princess they always asked if we wanted Early, Late or Anytime dining, MSC never asked if we wanted early or late. 2- they never asked if we wanted/ needed transfers. This may be even more important because we can fly for points on Southwest but they only fly into Ft Lauderdale. I see the ship does'nt leave until 7PM on 10/22. Southwest is supposed to land in Ft Lauderdale at 2PM the same day. Is this enough time to get off the plane, get out bags and catch a bus/ shuttle or cab to the Miami cruise ship terminal? Can any one give me some advice on this? Thx again When you decide to book,,,you can request your dinner seating,,either early or late. Once you board I suggest going to your restaurant and request a table for two from the maitre de'. You will have plenty of time to get from Fort Lauderdale airport to the port of Miami. I have seen MSC Divina wait in port until 9:00pm waiting for international passengers to arrive. MSC doesn't want to leave anyone behind!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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