MSC World America — Deck Plans, Live Tracker, Dining & Videos
MSC World America is the second ship of MSC Cruises' World Class and the first World Class ship dedicated to the US market. She was delivered on 27 March 2025 at Saint-Nazaire by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and christened eight days later on 9 April 2025 at PortMiami by actress Drew Barrymore, with Orlando Bloom as a celebrity guest and a live concert by Gloria Estefan. Her maiden voyage departed Miami on 12 April 2025. She measures 216,638 gross tons and 333.30 metres in length, carries 5,079 guests at double occupancy (6,762 maximum) across 2,614 cabins with a crew of 2,138, and flies the Maltese flag from Valletta. She is the direct sister of MSC World Europa (2022) but uses Americas-themed deck names (Cozumel, Nassau, Santos, Miami, Seattle, Port Canaveral, Halifax, Los Angeles, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Fort-de-France, Buenos Aires, New York, Ocean Cay, San Juan, Ocho Rios) and introduces new venues including Eataly (the first Eataly at sea), Paxos Greek seafood, the All-Stars Sports Bar, and The Loft comedy and karaoke lounge. She sails year-round 7-night alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean round-trips from PortMiami.
Quick Answer: MSC World America (216,638 GT, 5,079 double / 6,762 max guests, 2,138 crew) is the second World Class ship — sister of MSC World Europa. Four main dining rooms (Bubbles, La Foglia, Esagono, Hexagon), plus first-at-sea Eataly, Paxos Greek, All-Stars Sports Bar, The Loft, Butcher's Cut, Kaito sushi/teppanyaki, HOLA! Tacos & Cantina, Jean-Philippe Maury Chocolaterie, Masters of the Sea Pub (with microbrewery), the 11-deck Venom Drop dry slide, the three-deck LED-ceiling World Galleria, the Y-shaped aft with Panorama Lounge, The Harbour family park with Cliffhanger swing ride, and MSC Yacht Club (159 suites). Year-round Caribbean from PortMiami, Saturday turnarounds.
Who She's For: Miami-based cruisers and fly-to-Miami guests wanting MSC's largest and newest Caribbean ship; families who will use the Venom Drop dry slide, The Harbour family park with Cliffhanger swing ride, and the Aqua Park; foodies chasing the first Eataly at sea or the new Greek Paxos restaurant; suite travellers looking for the 159-suite MSC Yacht Club. Not for cruisers expecting Cirque du Soleil at Sea (never on World America — partnership phased out) or the Michelin-starred chef partnerships on sister MSC World Europa (Ramón Freixa / Niklas Ekstedt are on Europa, not America).
Key Facts
- Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
- Class: World Class (2nd of 2 current; 3rd expected 2026)
- Year: 2025
- Tonnage: 216,638 GT
- Guests: 5,079 (double) / 6,762 (max)
- Crew: 2,138
- IMO: 9837432
- Delivered: 27 March 2025, Saint-Nazaire (Chantiers de l'Atlantique)
- Godmother: Drew Barrymore (9 April 2025, PortMiami — with Orlando Bloom, Gloria Estefan concert)
- Cabins: 2,614 (159 MSC Yacht Club suites, 65 ADA)
- Length × Beam: 333.30 m × 47 m (54 m max with balconies)
- Decks: 22 total (16 guest-accessible)
- Power: LNG dual-fuel (5× Wärtsilä 14V46DF, 80 MW) + 2× 75 kW Bloom Energy SOFC fuel cells
- Build cost: ~EUR 1.125 billion
- Registry: Malta (Valletta)
- MSC Yacht Club: Yes (159 suites, from 2025 delivery)
A First Look at MSC World America
MSC World America was delivered on 27 March 2025 as the second ship of MSC Cruises' World Class — and the first dedicated to the US market, based year-round at PortMiami. At 216,638 GT and 333.30 metres (1,093 ft) long, she is MSC's largest ship in 2025. She shares the class-defining Y-shaped aft with floor-to-ceiling glass walls from sister MSC World Europa, along with the seven-deck outdoor World Promenade, the three-deck LED-ceiling World Galleria indoor promenade, and the 11-deck Venom Drop @ The Spiral dry slide — the longest dry slide at sea. Her decks are named after Americas port cities (Cozumel, Nassau, Santos, Miami, Seattle, Port Canaveral, Halifax, Los Angeles, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Fort-de-France, Buenos Aires, New York, Ocean Cay, San Juan, Ocho Rios), distinct from Europa's European city names.
New venues debuting on MSC World America include Eataly — the first Eataly at sea — plus Paxos Greek seafood restaurant, the All-Stars Sports Bar, and The Loft comedy and karaoke lounge. She retains class-wide features: the four main dining rooms (Bubbles, La Foglia, Esagono, Hexagon), the Butcher's Cut steakhouse, Kaito Teppanyaki & Sushi, HOLA! Tacos & Cantina, the Masters of the Sea Pub with onboard microbrewery, the World Theatre, Luna Park Arena, Panorama Lounge, and the MSC Yacht Club (159 suites). Her signature outdoor family zone is The Harbour on Deck 20, with the Cliffhanger swing ride, a ropes course, and water-play features. She is powered by LNG dual-fuel engines with two 75 kW Bloom Energy Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.
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Where Does MSC World America Sail?
MSC World America sails year-round 7-night alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean round-trips from PortMiami, Florida, with Saturday turnarounds.
Eastern Caribbean Itinerary
- Miami, Florida (embarkation)
- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas
- Miami, Florida (disembarkation)
Western Caribbean Itinerary
- Miami, Florida (embarkation)
- Roatán, Honduras
- Costa Maya, Mexico
- Cozumel, Mexico
- MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas
- Miami, Florida (disembarkation)
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Frequently Asked Questions About MSC World America
What dining options are on MSC World America?
MSC World America has four complimentary main dining rooms — La Foglia, Esagono, Hexagon, and Bubbles — plus the Aurea-exclusive Les Dunes Restaurant. Buffets include Il Mercato and the 24/7 La Brasserie. Specialty dining includes Butcher's Cut steakhouse, Kaito Teppanyaki, Kaito Sushi Bar, HOLA! Tacos & Cantina, Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café, plus two venues debuting on this ship: Eataly (the first Eataly at sea) and Paxos Greek seafood restaurant. Yacht Club suite guests have the private MSC Yacht Club Restaurant.
Which ships are in the World Class?
MSC World America (2025) is the second ship of MSC Cruises' World Class. Her sister is MSC World Europa (2022, Mediterranean-based). MSC World Asia is scheduled for November 2026 delivery, and MSC World Atlantic for February 2027. All World Class ships are built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at Saint-Nazaire and feature the class-defining Y-shaped aft with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, LNG dual-fuel propulsion, the 11-deck Venom Drop @ The Spiral dry slide, and the seven-deck outdoor World Promenade.
Does MSC World America have Cirque du Soleil?
No. The MSC × Cirque du Soleil at Sea partnership was limited to earlier Meraviglia-generation ships and has since been phased out entirely from the MSC fleet. MSC World America was never part of the Cirque partnership. Her main production shows take place in the World Theatre, with additional entertainment in the Luna Park Arena and at The Loft (a new comedy and karaoke venue debuting on World America).
Where does MSC World America sail in 2026?
MSC World America sails year-round 7-night alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean round-trips from PortMiami, Florida. Eastern Caribbean itineraries call at Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (Bahamas). Western Caribbean itineraries call at Roatán (Honduras), Costa Maya (Mexico), Cozumel (Mexico), and Ocean Cay. Saturday turnarounds. Her homeport is the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, which MSC claims as the world's largest cruise terminal.
Who christened MSC World America?
MSC World America was christened at PortMiami on 9 April 2025 by actress Drew Barrymore. Celebrity guest Orlando Bloom attended the ceremony, and singer Gloria Estefan gave a live concert. The ship had been delivered by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at Saint-Nazaire 13 days earlier, on 27 March 2025. Her maiden voyage departed PortMiami on 12 April 2025. Note: Drew Barrymore is the second non-Sophia-Loren MSC godmother in a row after Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani christened sister ship MSC World Europa in Doha in November 2022 — marking a continuing break from MSC Cruises' long-standing Sophia Loren tradition.
Sources & Attribution
- IMO (9837432), MMSI (249193000), call sign (9HA6157), flag (Malta), length, and beam verified across VesselFinder, VesselTracker, MyShipTracking, and CruiseMapper (6 AIS sources agree).
- Contamination check: distinct IMO from sister MSC World Europa (9837420) and MSC World Asia (9901556 — 2026 delivery).
- GT (216,638), 5,079 double / 6,762 max guests, 2,614 cabins, 2,138 crew, 22 decks, delivery date, and christening details from the MSC official delivery press release and PRNewswire.
- 9 April 2025 PortMiami christening by Drew Barrymore (with Orlando Bloom as celebrity guest and Gloria Estefan concert) from Cruise Critic, PRNewswire godmother announcement, and Cruise Industry News.
- Unique World America venues (Eataly — first at sea, Paxos Greek seafood, All-Stars Sports Bar, The Loft comedy/karaoke) from EatSleepCruise and Cruise Critic.
- Year-round PortMiami Caribbean deployment (Eastern: Puerto Plata / San Juan / Ocean Cay; Western: Roatán / Costa Maya / Cozumel / Ocean Cay) from MSC Cruises official itineraries.
- LNG dual-fuel propulsion with 2× 75 kW Bloom Energy SOFC fuel cells from CruiseMapper ship profile.
- Ship photography credited in each carousel caption.
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