Miami, get ready for a new world of cruising as MSC Cruises—the world’s third-largest and fastest-growing cruise brand—opens bookings for MSC World America. The remarkable LNG-powered ship will be the second in the cruise line’s innovative World Class when she launches in April 2025, offering sustainable cruising with new, immersive, and unique experiences at sea.
Sailing from MSC Cruises’ brand new, state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami, which is set to be the largest cruise terminal in North America once completed, MSC World America will exclusively sail 7-night Caribbean itineraries during her inaugural season. Guests will have the opportunity to visit some of the most sought-after destinations in the world on a ship designed for worldly and curious travelers.
MSC World America’s itineraries are designed to maximize time available for guests to fully discover the various ports of call. All sailings will include visits to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve—MSC Cruises’ stunning private destination in The Bahamas.
Eastern Caribbean: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas
Western Caribbean: Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas
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MSC World America will be optimized for North American cruising with new restaurants, bars, public spaces, and experiences designed to create a truly memorable cruise vacation. On board, different cultures will come together from around the world as elegant European design meets American comfort.
One of the revolutionary new experiences on board MSC World America will be The Harbor—a brand-new outdoor destination designed for kids and families to play and relax together. The new area on deck 20 places all the components of the perfect family experience at sea in one convenient location. The Harbor combines a water park, interactive water features, new thrills, and comfortable areas to relax with delicious food and cool beverages.
The Harbor offers some of the best views of the ocean, alongside adventures like the intricate High Trail course and zip line, sensory play areas for little ones, and the Harbor Lighthouse—a thematic playground kids are sure to love. The Harbor will feature fun food trucks at sea, serving up convenient snacks and refreshments within steps of five new spaces offering plenty of well-shaded seating and stunning sea views.
Ruben Rodriguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said, “MSC World America will be another major milestone in our North American growth story and a fantastic new experience for our guests, whether they’re local or visiting from different parts of the world. Our goal with this ship is to go beyond her long list of features with thoughtful touches that make each guest’s cruise experience unique and memorable. On board, they’ll find the elegant European design that’s a hallmark of our entire fleet, mixed with classic American elements and hospitality. We can’t wait to have our guests experience our next U.S. flagship.”
The ship’s impressive features and facilities are sure to impress guests. Spanning 22 decks and measuring more than 150 feet wide, MSC World America will feature 2,626 cabins and more than 420,000 square feet of public space. Among the ship’s top-of-the-line offerings are a reimagined outdoor World Promenade, an indoor World Galleria with state-of-the-art LED and kinetic light ceiling, and 13 restaurants, including six specialty restaurants and two new concepts. There are also four main restaurants serving globally inspired cuisine and familiar American favorites, two buffets offering ample choices for casual dining, and Luna Park Pizza & Burger, a complimentary casual fast-food spot.
MSC World America also boasts 20 bars and lounges, including new concepts such as the Sports Bar, where guests can grab a beer or soft drink and watch the game on one of the many screens while enjoying popular bar food like wings and sliders, and the Comedy Club, where guests can enjoy sets from amazing comedians that will rival some of the best shows in NYC & Chicago. The ship also features The Gin Project, Elixir – Mixology Bar, Masters of the Sea, Coffee Emporium, and Jean-Phillipe Chocolate shop and Café.
The ship’s impressive features don’t stop there. Guests can also enjoy an 11-deck-high dry slide made of stainless steel, six pools and 14 hot tubs, an expansive water park with water slides that include a VR experience, and kids clubs featuring dedicated facilities for age groups ranging from infants to 17 years old. Three entertainment venues offer all-new live entertainment and theater shows, and the ship’s staterooms and suites are both stylish and comfortable.
MSC Cruises is also committed to pioneering sustainable technologies and renewable fuels, with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. MSC World America is the third LNG-powered ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet and the first based in the U.S., making it a key step toward that goal. LNG is the most sustainable marine fuel currently available at scale, with the ability to nearly eliminate particulate air pollutant emissions like sulfur oxides and fine particles, greatly reduce nitrogen oxides, and achieve a greenhouse gas reduction of up to 20%. The ship also features systems to maximize efficiency, an advanced wastewater treatment system, and an underwater radiated noise management system with hull and engine room designs that minimize acoustic sound impact, reducing potential effects on marine life.
