Msc Divina: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Look, the MSC Divina did not come to play games. With a CDC score of 99 — that's four points above the fleet average, in case you're keeping score at home — and a perfect 100 on food safety, this ship is out here making other cruise lines sweat into their buffet sneeze guards. The November 2025 inspection handed out a "Spotless Galley" grade, which is the kind of thing health inspectors put in their personal highlight reels. Frankly, it's almost suspicious. Nobody's *this* clean.
MSC tends to get a bit of a reputation as the budget-friendly wildcard of the major lines — the one your well-traveled aunt warns you about before pivoting to a 45-minute monologue about her Celebrity cruise. But the Divina is quietly doing the work to rewrite that narrative, at least where sanitation is concerned. Whether the disco lighting, the Mediterraneo-style everything, and the aggressive upsells are for you is a separate conversation. The ship itself? Operationally, it's holding it together at an elite level.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to feel confident their food isn't a liability waiver in pasta form. If you're a first-timer nervous about cruise ship hygiene horror stories, the Divina is essentially a counterargument with a pool deck. Who should skip it: Travelers who need the hand-holding polish of a Carnival or the points ecosystem of a Royal Caribbean. MSC has a vibe — loud, international, slightly chaotic in the best way — and if that sounds exhausting rather than fun, there are quieter ships for your quietly judging energy.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Msc Divina.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Environmental Rating: C+
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Spotless Galley
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -0 | 50 | ||
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Crew Treatment: Fair Passage
This score reflects how MSC treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the MSC fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.8Based on 301 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Msc Divina is registered under a Paris MOU Grey List flag state — average performance on port state inspections. Flag State Score: 50/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean | Apr 30 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean | May 1 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean | May 4 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Mediterranean | May 7 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean | May 8 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Msc Divina is 99/100 as of November 6, 2025.
No, the Msc Divina has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Msc Divina has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Msc Divina has a latest CDC sanitation score of 99/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Msc Divina has a food safety score of 100/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Msc Divina was last inspected by the CDC on November 6, 2025.