Why does Divina depart Miami at 7:00 p.m.?

[NYHartChapp]

It seems the departure time for the start of all cruises sailing out of eastern United States ports is between 5 and 6 p.m., with the exception of the Divina. She departs Miami at 7:00. Anyone speculate on the reason?

[rojoand8]

The Escape also sailed at 7:00 when we sailed last Oct. they told us it was so that the Europeans were able to get to the port easier.

 

 

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[NYHartChapp]

The Escape also sailed at 7:00 when we sailed last Oct. they told us it was so that the Europeans were able to get to the port easier.

 

 

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Thanks. That makes sense, although I wouldn't try to fly from Europe and arrive the day of departure.

[All-ready2cruise]

I suspect that also, the Escape and Divina are the latest to be added to the Departure Roster from Miami Port, therefore they would get the later departure times whereas ships who've been sailing out of Miami for many years would have choice of spots for their departures.

[NYHartChapp]

I suspect that also, the Escape and Divina are the latest to be added to the Departure Roster from Miami Port, therefore they would get the later departure times whereas ships who've been sailing out of Miami for many years would have choice of spots for their departures.

 

 

Yeah, I get that. But Divina sits at Miami port for two whole hours after the others have left before casting off.

[riclop]

They wait for late European flights.

[NYHartChapp]

Gotcha. Thanks.

[Darcy15]

Thanks. That makes sense, although I wouldn't try to fly from Europe and arrive the day of departure.

 

MSC package together cruise, flights and transfers. The later sailing is to accommodate the flight arrivals from Europe.

 

I have this package booked for January 2018 :)

 

I sailed on Fantasia in January this year, from Dubai. Booked the package, with the flight arriving the day of the cruise departure. My first trip with MSC, and I was very impressed indeed. Everything worked like clockwork. Beautiful ship, lovely staff and amazing value for money :D

[NYHartChapp]

Thanks, all. Seems the consensus is that MSC is coordinating fly/stay/cruise packages from Europe and wants to ensure that they get to the ship on time.

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You can watch the beautiful sunset on Divina as the sun slowly sinks below the Miami skyline to be replaced by thousands of twinkling shore lights.

[Bra_BE2014]

Also if everybody else goes between 17-18 then someone gotta be the last [emoji12]

 

 

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