MSC Divina

[kewpie]

I looked at the website for this cruise line and I don't see anything about

the dining in the MDR or seatings (ie first or second). Is this completely anytime dining? Or do you have to pay for specialty restaruants, or eat at the buffet? It is a little confusing.

[joybaby]

I looked at the website for this cruise line and I don't see anything about

the dining in the MDR or seatings (ie first or second). Is this completely anytime dining? Or do you have to pay for specialty restaruants, or eat at the buffet? It is a little confusing.

 

There are two dining rooms for first and second seating, also a paid rest. and a buffet.

[riclop]

I looked at the website for this cruise line and I don't see anything about

the dining in the MDR or seatings (ie first or second). Is this completely anytime dining? Or do you have to pay for specialty restaruants, or eat at the buffet? It is a little confusing.

 

There is no anytime dining, its first or second seating in the MDR.

[cruiseguyinorl]

There is no anytime dining, its first or second seating in the MDR.

 

For reservations starting September 23, 2014 for sailings starting October 18, 2014 and forward, My Choice dining is available when a Category B3 or S3 is purchased.

 

My Choice dining: "Guests will have access to the dining room at any time during service, including the break between first and second seating (guests will refer to the Daily Program delivered in the stateroom for opening and service time). A dedicated area in the main dining room will be allocated in order to accommodate them."

 

Other amenities will also be available in these categories.

 

Bret

Edited September 4, 2014 by cruiseguyinorl

[Skier52]

For reservations starting September 23, 2014 for sailings starting October 18, 2014 and forward, My Choice dining is available when a Category B3 or S3 is purchased.

 

My Choice dining: "Guests will have access to the dining room at any time during service, including the break between first and second seating (guests will refer to the Daily Program delivered in the stateroom for opening and service time). A dedicated area in the main dining room will be allocated in order to accommodate them."

 

Other amenities will also be available in these categories.

 

Bret

That will all change when you get "experiences" in the US B3 and S3 will become Aurea (you have no choice but to get Allegrissimo and 1 spa treatment included, which cannot be removed )

They start with Oct sailings in Europe

 

 

BELLA

 

FLEXIBILITY

Preference of cabin* (subject to availability)

Choice of dinner seating (subject to availability)

 

FANTASTICA

 

FLEXIBILITY

Preference of cabin* (subject to availability)

Opportunity to choose among the best cabins available

Maximum flexibility in booking** (changing passenger name, changing dates)

Opportunity to book a Super-Family cabin for the whole family (where this cabin type is available)

Choice of dinner seating (subject to availability)

Priority in choice of dinner seating

 

 

AUREA

 

FLEXIBILITY

Preference of cabin* (subject to availability)

Opportunity to choose among the best cabins available

Maximum flexibility in booking** (changing passenger name, changing dates)

Free time dining in a dedicated area of the restaurant

 

Pete

Edited September 4, 2014 by Skier52

[cruiseguyinorl]

Pete,

 

That is for the US. It was just announced today with the dates I wrote about.

 

Bret

[Mikesa1721]

That will all change when you get "experiences" in the US B3 and S well become Aurea

They start with Oct sailings in Europe

 

 

BELLA

FLEXIBILITY

Preference of cabin* (subject to availability)

Choice of dinner seating (subject to availability)

 

FANTASTICA

FLEXIBILITY

Preference of cabin* (subject to availability)

Opportunity to choose among the best cabins available

Maximum flexibility in booking** (changing passenger name, changing dates)

Opportunity to book a Super-Family cabin for the whole family (where this cabin type is available)

Choice of dinner seating (subject to availability)

Priority in choice of dinner seating

 

 

AUREA

FLEXIBILITY

Preference of cabin* (subject to availability)

Opportunity to choose among the best cabins available

Maximum flexibility in booking** (changing passenger name, changing dates)

Free time dining in a dedicated area of the restaurant

 

Pete

 

Pete,,how do these packages apply to Divina when she sails from Genoa??? We booked the Repo from Genoa to Miami and booked the Yacht Club,,,would pax who are booking in Europe have the ability to book those packages??

[Skier52]

Pete,,how do these packages apply to Divina when she sails from Genoa??? We booked the Repo from Genoa to Miami and booked the Yacht Club,,,would pax who are booking in Europe have the ability to book those packages??

THere is the "experience" called Yacht Club so there will be no difference for YC passengers

 

 

check page 7 of this thread I've postd the info for all 4 experiences there

 

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2095180&page=7

 

How they'll manage to mix the US and European booking sytems i'm not sure.

Expect the usual MSC cock-ups, but it shouldn't affect the YC as the two systems are essentially the same

 

 

Pete

[Skier52]

Pete,

 

That is for the US. It was just announced today with the dates I wrote about.

 

Bret

That's going to make US/Europe repos interesting with 2 different booking systems with different T&Cs

 

Pete

Edited September 4, 2014 by Skier52

[cruiseguyinorl]

This is how they are marketing it to us in the US:

 

BELLA EXPERIENCE (Categories I1, O1 and B1)

Interior, Ocean View, and Balcony Staterooms

Request Early or Late Dinner Seatings

 

 

FANTASTICA EXPERIENCE (Categories I2, O2 and B2)

Better Location of Interior, Ocean View, and Balcony Staterooms

Priority Choice of Early or Late Dinner Seatings

 

Plus FREE Amenities ($250 Value)

 

*12 drink vouchers

 

*12 hour complimentary room service delivery

 

*50% off all fitness classes & personal training

 

*Free Master chef and language classes for kids

 

 

AUREA EXPERIENCE (Categories B3 and S3)

Premium Location of Balcony Staterooms & Suites

"My Choice" Dinner Times in Private Area

 

Plus FREE Amenities ($600 Value)

 

*UNLIMITED drinks

 

*Spa & Wellness Package (60 minute massage, sauna & steam room access)

 

*Priority boarding

 

*Private sundeck access (adults only)

 

 

MSC YACHT CLUB EXPERIENCE (Categories YC1, YC2, YC3 and YH1)

Elite VIP Club Level with All-Inclusive Amenities

 

Plus FREE Amenities (Priceless)

 

*UNLIMITED drinks

 

*24 hour butler service & dedicated concierge

 

*Priority check-in and check-out in private reception

 

*Private restaurant, lounge, pool, bar and access to the spa

 

 

 

Bret

[Skier52]

This is how they are marketing it to us in the US:

 

BELLA EXPERIENCE (Categories I1, O1 and B1)

Interior, Ocean View, and Balcony Staterooms

Request Early or Late Dinner Seatings

 

 

FANTASTICA EXPERIENCE (Categories I2, O2 and B2)

Better Location of Interior, Ocean View, and Balcony Staterooms

Priority Choice of Early or Late Dinner Seatings

 

Plus FREE Amenities ($250 Value)

 

*12 drink vouchers

 

*12 hour complimentary room service delivery

 

*50% off all fitness classes & personal training

 

*Free Master chef and language classes for kids

 

 

AUREA EXPERIENCE (Categories B3 and S3)

Premium Location of Balcony Staterooms & Suites

"My Choice" Dinner Times in Private Area

 

Plus FREE Amenities ($600 Value)

 

*UNLIMITED drinks

 

*Spa & Wellness Package (60 minute massage, sauna & steam room access)

 

*Priority boarding

 

*Private sundeck access (adults only)

 

 

MSC YACHT CLUB EXPERIENCE (Categories YC1, YC2, YC3 and YH1)

Elite VIP Club Level with All-Inclusive Amenities

 

Plus FREE Amenities (Priceless)

 

*UNLIMITED drinks

 

*24 hour butler service & dedicated concierge

 

*Priority check-in and check-out in private reception

 

*Private restaurant, lounge, pool, bar and access to the spa

 

 

 

Bret

Similar but i can see some differences

 

Have you looked at the full breakdown i posted on the link 3 posts up from here

 

Pete

[cruiseguyinorl]

Have you looked at the full breakdown i posted on the link 3 posts up from here

 

Pete

 

 

Yep...it appears that the drink packages are the big difference. Since it is so new to us (about 6 hours lol), I still have a lot of questions.

 

Bret

[riclop]

Thanks for info Bret.

[cruisetrail]

I looked at the website for this cruise line and I don't see anything about

the dining in the MDR or seatings (ie first or second). Is this completely anytime dining? Or do you have to pay for specialty restaruants, or eat at the buffet? It is a little confusing.

 

 

There is no anytime dining on the Divina at the moment. The future will show. Anytime dining is popular, so Divina cannot remain an exception for long time.

 

MDR (two restaurants - Black Crab and Villa Rossa) offer first and second seating.

I prefer Villa Rossa. Black Crab has very closed in feel.

 

There are two specialty restaurants: Galaxy and Eataly (with a small room called Ristorante Italia - separate menu).

 

The buffet is available too, but food quality leaves much to be desired.

Edited September 5, 2014 by cruisetrail

[Zeta3]

Pretty irritated about this "experiences" roll out in the US. It makes no sense to offer something in late September for cruises beginning Oct 18.

 

 

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