The cruise ship Divina made her inaugural call to Bermuda this week — and the ship’s captain was presented with a traditional maritime plaque to mark the occasion.

Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell and Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier met the liner’s captain, Pier Paolo Scala.

MSC Divina entered service in 2012, and was originally called the MSC Fantastica until the operators renamed her to honour the actress Sophia Loren.

The vessel arrived in Dockyard on Tuesday with 3,402 passengers.

The Divina will be returning again for her second and last call for this cruise season on May 2.

Mr Crockwell said: “I was honoured to meet the captain and crew and it was great to get to see such a magnificent vessel. The MSC Divina is a gorgeous ship, one of the most beautiful I have ever been on, and it is easy to see why she is considered a star of the MSC fleet.

“Bermuda is very fortunate to continue to attract this calibre of cruise ships. Having two premier-class ships this week in Dockyard is indeed a boost to our economy and a great way to kick off our 2015 cruise ship season.”

Mr Cannonier added: “I would like to congratulate the Works and Engineering team, Wedco and all of the contractors who all did a great job of getting the Heritage and Kings Wharfs ready in time for these visiting vessels.”