MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Divina, its state-of-the-art flagship due for completion early summer 2012, will be cruising in the Eastern Mediterranean.
From 2nd June to 27th October 2012 she will embark on a series of 7-night cruises, departing from Venice and visiting Bari, Katakolon, Izmir, Istanbul and Dubrovnik before returning to Venice. Prices will start from £1299 per person cruise only, with flights from £280 per person.
Built at a cost of 575 million euros and due to be christened on 26th May 2012 in Marseille, this stunning vessel will reflect the qualities of her sister ships, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia, at the same time enhancing them in ways that will delight even the most demanding guests.
Standing 18 decks high, MSC Divina will have 100 additional cabins and a total of 45 disabled cabins. Included among the innovative new features will be a gorgeous infinity pool in the aft. Compared to its sister ships, MSC Divina will also have two additional lifts that will improve passenger flow, while a total redesign of decks and restaurants will offer guests unprecedented comfort and the highest space ratio per passenger.
The MSC Yacht Club will also be enlarged and redesigned, along with the casino, the disco, the theatre and the MSC Aurea Spa and fitness centre.
The ship’s name is linked to iconic actress Sophia Loren, MSC’s resident godmother. She had disclosed to Gianluigi Aponte, the company’s owner and a close personal friend, that she would one day love to have a ship named after her. It was a wish he instantly fulfilled by suggesting the name Divina, which means ‘divine’.
Measuring 333.3m in length and 38m in beam, MSC Divina will have a total of 1,739 cabins and will be able to travel at speeds of up 23.7 knots.
