MSC World America

Profile and design

MSC World America is a World Class ship operated by MSC Cruises. In an announcement on April 9, 2024, the cruise line introduced the newbuild as its future U.S. flagship and announced that it would enter service in April 2025. The inaugural season was set to feature seven-night cruises from Miami to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, each including a stop at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas.

The design combines a vertical bow with a Y-shaped open stern. The World Promenade is located there, an outdoor area with dining and entertainment; inside, the World Galleria runs past restaurants, bars and shops. An LED and kinetic-light ceiling defines the covered area. The ship spans 22 decks and, according to the announcement, has 2,614 cabins. These include Infinite Ocean View cabins, balconies overlooking the promenade, and connecting family cabins.

Dining and recreation

The announcement lists 13 restaurants: four main restaurants, two buffets and six specialty restaurants, complemented by Luna Park Pizza & Burger, a casual dining spot open around the clock. The specialty options named include Butcher’s Cut, Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki, as well as Hola! Tacos and Cantina. A total of 20 bars and lounges were announced. According to the cruise line, the selection ranges from a sports bar concept and a comedy club to a pub with its own microbrewery.

Six pools and 14 whirlpools are planned for water-based and family activities. One covered pool has a retractable roof; two Zen pools at the stern are reserved for adults. The water park features slides, including one with a virtual-reality experience. An 11-deck-high stainless-steel slide leads down to the lower decks. The family area includes kids’ clubs for age groups ranging from toddlers to 17-year-olds. MSC also announced Cliffhanger as another attraction: four seats are carried beyond the side of the ship on a moving structure; according to the announcement, the seats reach a height of 160 feet, or around 49 meters, above the sea.

Yacht Club and propulsion

The MSC Yacht Club brings together suites with a private lounge, restaurant and pool area, as well as concierge and butler service, in a dedicated onboard offering. The concept is also familiar from MSC World Europa within the World Class fleet. MSC specified LNG as the planned fuel for propulsion. A shore-power connection can be used in port when available, allowing the ship’s engines to be switched off. The cruise line also cited technologies to reduce energy and water consumption, along with a waste-recycling program, as environmental measures.