First, a little background: This is our first time on MSC, but my 4th cruise (having done 2 other Carnival and a Royal Caribbean cruise). I had researched the Divina beforehand, so I knew (or thought I knew) what to expect. Keep in mind that I will be comparing this sailing against my other cruises in the past, and also that Carnival and RCI may have changed since I last cruised with them.
Originally I was looking for a 7-night Caribbean cruise, and the average rates on RCI seemed to be around $900/pp for a balcony. I had seen MSC advertising on the AWE channel quite heavily as we like to watch: Dream Cruises. So I checked the MSC website and saw a 10-night exotic cruise for approx. $1050/pp for the balcony, I thought that was an excellent deal. Keep in mind this is an itinerary that's only offered once/year (there's another 10-nighter but different itinerary).
With information from Cruise Critic, we pre-purchased numerous things, including the Escape for Less drink tickets, the Streamer Package (internet), a Bon Voyage package, and the 10 photo package, along with 2 spa packages. Now, nothing new for anyone on cruise critic, but the MSC website is atrocious. Constant issues, booking kept disappearing, it was just awful. Ironically the "search" function actually works (RCI may need to take some lessons here).
AVOID this cabin or maybe it's just any cabin with a connecting stateroom door. The door between cabins doesn't seal well at all. We could see sunlight from the other room through the door, and obviously when you can see light, you can hear EVERYTHING. I heard the other cabin putting ice cubes into the glass, and ever burp, fart, etc. I'm sure they heard the same. I've never had a ship with such poor insulation (even the other side without the door, you could hear people moving their clothes on the hangers). For the unlucky passenger getting this cabin or 12125, expect a musty mold smell in the hallway due to the repeated water leaks and MSC's refusal to replace the carpet.
Not as nice as other ports. Did go to the Straw Market though. If we had been in port longer maybe would've done Atlantis.
Didn't see anything special here, just got on the ship
Just went to Eagle Beach.