Rare Radio Posted May 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Hello everyone . . . I am very happy to start my “LIVE” from MSC Divina. I will be leaving tomorrow for a 7 Night Western Caribbean sailing on Saturday. I will be staying in Miami for 2 nights prior for some rest before my sailing. My “LIVE” on MSC Divina will include some pre cruise commentary as well as daily ship photos and comments. I am planning on obtaining a large internet package so I will be able to provide lots of photos and commentary about the ship and ports of call. (Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Nassau) I have wondered about how a premium Italian Cruise Line would work in the United States. I have read many reviews, and some weren’t too promising. It seems that MSC has changed the way the ships would appeal to American Cruisers as they do in Italy. I believe that MSC is here to stay after their announcement of MSC Seaside being launched late next year. There will now be 2 ships sailing year round from Miami. Rick Sasso has been CEO of MSC Cruises (USA) Inc since 2004. He used to be with Celebrity as their President until he moved to MSC. He has been credited for much of the décor and design of MSC ships because of his association with new builds at Celebrity Cruises for 14 years. (1990-2004) I have heard that the Segafredo Coffee on board is wonderful and there will be daily consumption of this premium beverage. Sit back and enjoy MSC Divina through my eyes . . . It should be a fun week! Radio ;);) MSC Divina Image Courtesy MSC Cruises S.A. MSC Divina Aqua Park Image Courtesy MSC Cruises S.A. My Itinerary this week Image Courtesy MSC Cruises S.A. . Edited May 25, 2016 by Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisergal1208 Posted May 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Look forward to your reports. We really like MSC Divina and have Seaside booked for January 2018!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvscruising44 Posted May 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking forward to your review, Mark. I'm sure it will be great as usual. Have fun, drink plenty of that coffee, and watch the news. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Awesome Radio!!! Actually,,Rafaela Aponte,,wife of MSC owner Gianluigi Aponte designed the interior of MSC Divina along with DeJorio Design International(http://www.studiodejorio.it//home.html). Looking forward to your review,,,you have big shoes to fill after Mauren's live review. Looking forward to your excursions and pics from Jamaica and Grand Cayman,,the only two islands we have never visited yet,,,Oh,,,and yes!!!! The Segafredo coffee is AMAZING!!!! Edited May 26, 2016 by Mikesa1721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser21 Posted May 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking forward to your review. We are on Divina in three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted May 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hello Mark! Looking forward to following along! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 26, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Awesome Radio!!! >SNIP< Looking forward to your excursions and pics from Jamaica and Grand Cayman,,the only two islands we have never visited yet,,,Oh,,,and yes!!!! The Segafredo coffee is AMAZING!!!! Thanks Mikesa1721, I love Jamaica, but haven't been in a few years. Radio ;);) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted May 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks Mikesa1721, I love Jamaica, but haven't been in a few years. Radio ;);) . Radio,,,are you sailing in the Yacht Club?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampbellCrewZ Posted May 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking forward to the review Radio! Myself, wife and four sons sailed the Divina last month and loved it! Defiantly has its differences to other lines but you are in for a treat! From what I have read and experienced, it seems like MSC provides a better cruise with each sailing. ( we had major problems with the website and other passengers info assigned to our booking, hope that didn't happen to you) Have a great cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 26, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Radio,,,are you sailing in the Yacht Club?? No, I will have a Standard Balcony cabin. . . Radio ;);) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 26, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Radio looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 26, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've been waiting for this one!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveCruising! Posted May 26, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Subscribed Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty1950 Posted May 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hey there Mark, It's been a while. Thanks for taking us along on your cruise. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted May 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Yay, another Radio review! We'll be on the Divina in January, so really looking forward to your comments and photos. Thanks! Edited May 26, 2016 by relaxatsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_kelowna Posted May 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 26, 2016 This was in my calendar! Have a great cruise - can't wait to read all about it! Sent from my Venue 7 3730 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 26, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've been waiting for this one!:) Thanks Bob, I booked this cruise last summer . . . The pricing was very good and I have been considering MSC for some time. Radio :rolleyes::rolleyes: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzcruz57 Posted May 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for taking the time. Looking forward to your cruise[emoji227][emoji924] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKenK Posted May 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Fair Winds and Following Seas my Friend. And all those aboard that fine ship too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasusa Posted May 26, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 26, 2016 So looking forward to this LIVE review and photos. Itching to try MSC and curious to know how different it is from RC or Celebrity. Have a fabulous time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted May 26, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking forward to your review. I was on the Divina a few weeks ago, and loved it. We are booked on the Seaside for May,2018. I believe the Divina goes back to Europe in April, 2018, then to return in the fall of 2018.I doubt they need 2 ships in the summer for the Carib. All the other lines also cut back drastically for the summer, except, maybe, Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherlady48 Posted May 26, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 26, 2016 following you here and on book face!! safe flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabeew Posted May 26, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking forward to your review, Radio. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicocala Posted May 26, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking forward to your review Radio. Thanks for taking the time and effort. We will be cruising her for two weeks next month and are very much looking forward to trying MSC out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted May 26, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hello everyone. . . I arrived at BWI at 7:30 this morning. I heard that the TSA lines were very long, but with PreCheck it only took 2 min. I have a leisurely wait until my flight at 10:30. . . We board at 10AM. See you in Miami [emoji6] Radio I have arrived American Airlines check in counter TSA area is slow today. . . . Sent from my LG G4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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