Inside a new cruise ship: 22 decks, a dozen restaurants, a mall. Take a tour
MSC Cruises unveiled the MSC World America on April 9. The ship, the largest in company history, will call PortMiami home, at a sleek new terminal unveiled a few days earlier.
Let’s take a tour for a sneak peek of the 22-deck cruise ship:
On board the MSC World America for a tour
First, let’s grab a slice of pizza and a burger on the promenade level. Then let’s shop at a gallery featuring cosmetics and fragrances from Chanel, Tom Ford, even Marc Anthony. Now let’s gather at Jean-Philippe Maury’s specialty chocolate and coffee cafe
MSC World America has 2,614 staterooms that can accommodate a total of 6,762 guests. It has 2,138 crew members. The ship offers a range of rooms, from simple studios to “luxurious Owner’s Suites. The suites come with a private, two-level sundeck, a private bar and restaurant, and comprise the “MSC Yacht Club” area of the ship.
The MSC World America features seven distinct “districts,” following a “ship within a ship concept.” Some areas cater to families, another on “tranquil zen.” Then there is the bustling promenade.
The vessel also has an outdoor World Promenade with restaurants, ocean views and LED light shows. An indoor World Galleria brims with bars and shops.
The new ship is the carrier’s first that’s “tailored specifically to the U.S. market,” according to the company, whose ships are popular among vacationing Europeans.
MSC World America travel itineraries
Following a naming ceremony with actress Drew Barrymore, MSC World America set off for a three-night inaugural trip to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise company’s private island in the Bahamas.
Once it’s in regular travel mode, MSC World America trips will go to the Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean. The eastern trips will sail to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the western to Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico and Roatan, Honduras. Both will go to Ocean Cay. Trips will span 7 to 14 days.
Food and drink
▪ Six specialty restaurants, including Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki, and Hola! Tacos and Cantina
▪ Four main restaurants serve global and American cuisine
▪ Two buffets offer casual dining
▪ Luna Park Pizza & Burger gives complimentary casual fast-food next to Luna Park in the World Galleria
▪ New Sports Bar offers wings and sliders while multiple screens show games taking place on land; darts and foosball too; one of 20 Bars and Lounges
▪ The Gin Project is a lounge with “extensive choice of craft gins with classic cocktails expertly prepared by gin-tenders.”
▪ Elixir-Mixology
▪ Masters of the Sea is a classic British pub that includes full-scale micro-brewery
▪ Coffee Emporium is a coffee house that’ll offer French, Italian, Turkish and Moroccan tastes
▪ Jean-Phillipe Chocolate shop and Cafe serves customs chocolates and coffee
Entertainment and other sports
▪ An 11-deck high dry slide made of stainless steel
▪ The Harbour, a new, outdoor venue for families featuring the Cliffhanger over-water swing ride, a ropes course, a water park, a playground, relaxation areas, and complimentary grab-and-go dining
▪ 6 pools including indoor pool with retractable roof
▪ 14 hot tubs
▪ Water park with water slides that include virtual reality
▪ Three entertainment venues including live entertainment and theater
▪ Comedy club
Photos from the tour of MSC World America cruise ship
This story was originally published April 10, 2025 at 6:34 AM.