MSC
Cruises has just announced the scheduling of a momentous occasion in Miami
next year, when it will unveil the latest crown jewel in its fleet, MSC
World America, at a glittering naming ceremony on April 9, 2025.
The prestigious event,
to be held at the line’s brand-new PortMiami terminal, will mark not only the
debut of its newest mega-flagship but also MSC's substantial investment in the
city of Miami and its dedication
to the North American cruise market.
The ceremony will
feature the time-honored tradition of breaking a champagne bottle across the bow,
as well as a program of immersive onboard happenings that showcase the unsurpassed
features and innovations on board MSC World America.
Guests attending
the decadent naming ceremony will afterward embark on a memorable journey,
getting an exclusive preview of the rich array of offerings that await aboard
the ship.
The celebratory
sailing will treat guests to an exclusive sailing and enchanting overnight stay
at MSC’s private island in the Bahamas, Ocean
Cay MSC Marine Reserve, where they’ll take in the island's signature
lighthouse show and enjoy a lively beach party. The following day, guests will
bask in the ship's opulence as they experience its diverse range of onboard
activities and amenities during a leisurely day at sea.
With its grand
unveiling, MSC World America will stake its claim as MSC Cruises' largest
vessel serving the U.S. market and the first LNG-powered ship in the region.
The ship, the second of MSC's revolutionary World Class series, has been
meticulously crafted with the discerning North American traveler in mind,
boasting a fusion of European elegance and American comfort across its 22 decks
and 2,614 staterooms.
Rendering of MSC Group's new mega cruise terminal at PortMiami. (photo via MSC Cruises Media)
"There is no
better place to welcome MSC World America than the cruise capital of the world.
We look forward to seeing her sail out of our new, state-of-the-art cruise
terminal built in partnership with Miami-Dade County and PortMiami,
remarked Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA. “As we build upon
our offering in the North American market and help attract more international
guests to the Caribbean,
we are excited to bring our newest and most remarkable ship yet to Miami.
We eagerly await April 2025, when we can welcome guests on board to
experience the world of choice that our new flagship has to offer."
Mayor of Miami-Dade
County, Daniella Levine Cava, said, "We are thrilled to welcome MSC
World America to PortMiami. I also want to commend MSC Cruises for their
investments in our community. Their new terminal has created many jobs for our
residents and positively impacted our local economy. We look forward to a
successful partnership and continued growth at the Cruise Capital of the
World."
Following the official
naming ceremony and preview sailing, MSC World America will embark on its
inaugural season on April
12, 2025, offering alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean
itineraries. Planned ports of call include Puerto Plata, Dominican
Republic; San Juan, Puerto
Rico; Costa Maya and Cozumel,
Mexico;
Isla de Roatan, Honduras; and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas.
MSC World America has been meticulously crafted to minimize its environmental
footprint. It operates on liquified natural gas (LNG), a cleaner-burning
alternative fuel, and is equipped for renewable energy integration. Utilizing
shore power connections whenever possible further reduces the vessel’s greenhouse
gas emissions by enabling engine shutdown while docked. The ship also incorporates
smart technology to enhance guest comfort while conserving energy and minimizing
water consumption. Additionally, an extensive onboard recycling initiative reduces
waste, while noise-reducing propellers are designed to protect marine
ecosystems.
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