MSC Divina - Brazilian Getaway: Buzios & Ilha Grande

3.8(1,611 reviews)

via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026

|4 Nights|2 Ports|1 Sea Days

In her first full Brazilian season, MSC Divina sails quick mini-cruises from Santos to the Rio state coast, tendering into the beach town of Buzios and car-free Ilha Grande before a lazy sea day home.

Budget TravelersBeach LoversFamiliesWeekend Getaways

Price Range

Budget

DepartureSantos (Sao Paulo), Brazil

Dress CodeSmart Casual

MealsIncluded

WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with MSC Cruises before booking.

Ship Details — MSC Divina

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Year Built

2012

Tonnage

139,400 GT

Passengers

3,502

Crew

1,388

Decks

Class

Fantasia

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

MSC Yacht Club (Ship-within-a-Ship)

MSC Aurea Spa

Eataly Restaurant

Swarovski Crystal Staircase

Casino

Aqua Park Water Slides

Sports Arena

Kids Club (Doremi Land)

Theater

Multiple Pools & Hot Tubs

MSC Yacht Club (ship-within-a-ship with butler service)

Top Sail Lounge

Le Muse Yacht Club restaurant

Aurea Spa (~20,000 sq ft)

Vertigo waterslide

Casino Veneziano (smoke-free)

Multiple pools and aqua park

Eataly slow-food restaurant

Galaxy fusion restaurant & lounge

Main dining rooms & buffet

Swarovski crystal staircases

Theater with West End-style shows

Kids' and teens' clubs

Multiple bars and lounges

Sports facilities & jogging track

Cruise Highlights

Tender into Buzios, the fishing village Brigitte Bardot made famous

Beach day on Ilha Grande, a roadless island of Atlantic rainforest

Full sea day to enjoy Divina's aqua park and Brazilian entertainment

Easy round-trip from Santos, the cruise gateway to Sao Paulo

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About MSC Divina

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every MSC Divina sailing. Based on 3,700 discussions.

MSC Divina is a 2012 Fantasia-class ship that puts Italian glamour at sea, anchored by its signature Swarovski crystal staircases and an unmistakably European atmosphere. Its standout feature is the MSC Yacht Club, a genuine ship-within-a-ship complete with 24-hour butler service, a private Top Sail Lounge, exclusive pool deck and the anytime-dining Le Muse restaurant - a premium retreat that repeatedly earns the ship's highest praise and can transform the experience on an older vessel. Divina lands as a solid mid-tier ship whose appeal hinges heavily on price and cabin choice.

What People Love

MSC Yacht Club is a true ship-within-a-ship with butler service, anytime dining and a private pool deck
Exceptional value pricing - interior fares can dip under $500 total
Glamorous Italian design with signature Swarovski crystal staircases

Common Complaints

Standard cabins are dated - weak A/C, tiny TVs, few outlets and no USB ports
Buffet gets very crowded with not enough seating and below-average food
Inconsistent food overall - dining room fare is better but hit-or-miss

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