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Why MSC Divina Is The Most Romantic Cruise For A Wedding Or Honeymoon

Couples planning a wedding can now legally wed aboard the ultramodern MSC Divina ship. This elegant Caribbean-bound vessel is not only the first ship in the MSC Cruises' fleet to offer legal weddings but it's also by far the most romantic.

MSC Divina has been ranked Top #2 in luxury cruises for weddings and honeymoons in Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine. Additionally, the Sophia Loren Royal Suite was named 1 of the 11 sexiest honeymoon suites ever.

In partnership with The Wedding Experience, MSC Cruises' has enhanced their wedding packages to fit the desires and unique requests of today's bride and groom. Special services include a wedding consultant to assist with the pre-planning of the ceremony in addition to certified events coordinators for the big day.

Couples can have their wedding ceremony on board which can accommodate up to 150 non-sailing guests or in one of the romantic Caribbean destinations MSC Cruises visits including The Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados and more. Ceremonies can also take place on embarkation day in Miami.

Pre-planned wedding packages for symbolic weddings, engagements, honeymoons, renewals and anniversary celebrations include Silver, Gold & Platinum packages.

"As destination and cruise weddings continue to gain popularity, we are thrilled that we can now offer guests the opportunity to legally get married shipboard on MSC Divina or shoreside," said Bonnie Levengood, Senior Vice President of Marketing for MSC Cruises USA. "MSC Divina is a gorgeous ship and is an ideal wedding location for a couple looking to hold a unique event which combines celebration, fun, glamour and relaxation into one special package at an extraordinary value."

The Silver package starting at only $1,600 includes pre-sailing wedding consultancy, bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere and a bottle of Asti Spumante sparkling wine while the Platinum package offers couples a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, a two-tier wedding cake and professional photography services. Either package can be customized.

There are multiple venues aboard this Miami-based ship that highlight the breathtaking refined elegance and outstanding décor that could only be inspired by the classic glamour of the ships' godmother, Italian film star Sophia Loren.

Venues that make for the perfect wedding photos include the spiral Swarovski staircases designed with 33,000 stunning crystals and the Garden infinity pool that overlooks the ship's wake offering sun-kissed views of the horizon.

Couples can plan their MSC dream wedding by contacting your travel agent, visiting the MSC Cruises website or calling 1-(844) 220-9878.

Above content provided by MSC Cruises USA.

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