MSC Cruises Marks Key Construction Milestone for World America Mega Ship

MSC Cruises celebrated a crucial milestone in the company’s expansion in the United States and commitment to sustainability with the Coin Ceremony for MSC World America.

The ceremony took place alongside the delivery of MSC Euribia at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France and marked a critical phase of the construction of MSC World America. The new vessel will be the first specifically designed for the U.S. cruise market powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).

MSC’s Silvia Turbia and Chantiers’ Severine Blandin acted as godmothers for the ship, placing commemorative coins within the keel of MSC World America as a sign of blessing and good fortune.

“Our commitment to bringing our largest, most innovative and environmentally advanced ships to the North American market is stronger than ever, and all of us at MSC Cruises are looking forward to welcoming guests on board MSC World America,” MSC Cruises USA President Ruben A. Rodriguez said.

The vessel will begin sailing from MSC’s new terminal at PortMiami in April 2025. During MSC World America’s inaugural season, she will offer seven-night itineraries to the Norwegian Fjords, with weekly departures from Kiel, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark.

MSC World America was designed to build on the success of MSC World Europa and will become the second World Class ship tailored to the North American market. The vessel will boast a new outdoor destination dubbed The Harbor, which offers a water park experience and comfortable areas to relax with food and drinks.

“The ship’s long list of new spaces and experiences will set a new standard for Caribbean cruising when she arrives in the U.S. in 2025,” Rodriguez continued. “All of MSC World America’s itineraries include Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, our beautiful island destination that highlights the natural beauty of The Bahamas and our focus on marine conservation.”