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MSC World Americas It will bring a whole new world of cruising to Florida shores when it makes its debut in April 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Designed for immersive and enriching experiences at sea, the ship is the first of MSC’s groundbreaking World Class cruises to the Caribbean, where it will offer seven-night and 14-night cruises in the Eastern and Western Caribbean. MSC Cruises’ private island oasis in the Bahamas will call every sailing at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

But the most exciting things about this ship aren’t its fun-in-the-sun itineraries (which, admittedly, are pretty cool) but what’s on board. As a ship ranked in the top 10 for largest ships, MSC World America has a lot to offer all travelers, regardless of their vacation style.

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if we had to narrow it down, the three things we’re most excited about coming to MSC World America are The Harbor, the ship’s new family area (full of exciting attractions); new and reimagined food and dining concepts; and the largest MSC Yacht Club in the fleet (2024 TPG Award Winner Best VIP Ship within a Ship).

Take a look at what MSC World America has in store for Caribbean cruisers in 2025, and you’ll start to feel the excitement, too.

Harbor caters to families like never before

Thrill-seekers, The Harbor is calling your name!

If the basic rock walls and waterslides have lost their adrenaline rush, your heart will start racing when you tackle them. New exciting attractions on MSC World America’s all-new outdoor, family-friendly area.

You’ll find it in Family Aventura, one of the seven districts that divide MSC World Americas into distinct public areas. Family Aventura spans the interior and exterior of the ship’s top deck and harbor center.

The thrill of the harbor begins with Cliffhanger, the first overwater swing ride at sea. Powered arms will lift four riders into the air and then over the ocean, so you’ll be hanging 160 feet above the waves as the ride sends you back and forth.

Once you conquer that challenge, you can overcome any remaining fear of heights on the High Trail Ropes Course, which is suspended more than 25 feet from the harbor. The two-level ropes course spans 6,210 square feet and includes two “sky rails” similar to a zip line. Or test your agility on the rock climbing wall. For a different kind of rush, scream your way down Joe Drop, an 11-deck-high spiral dry slide that’s the longest at sea.

Families with little kids are at home at The Light House Playground, a play area featuring a replica of the lighthouse at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises’ private island in the Bahamas, for the thrill rides.

Looking to get wet? The Aquapark is the place for your family to cool off with four waterslides, including a 90-degree vertical drop slide.

Keep the crew entertained for hours at The Harbor Bar & Bites with tasty bites and refreshments, the perfect complement to your fun-filled time at The Harbour.

If your vacation jam is active fun, plan to spend an entire afternoon at The Harbor because your family won’t want to leave.

New and reimagined food and beverage options offer a world of choice

A ship this big is sure to have more restaurants and bars than you can visit in one trip, and we’ve been salivating ever since we read about the new and updated ones. Dining options on MSC World Americas.

The ship will have 13 restaurants and 20 bars, so you’ll want to start planning your dining schedule.

We are delighted that many MSC Cruises guest-favorite restaurants are returning to the ship, including Butcher Cut Steakhouse, Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki, and Hola! Tacos and Cantina. But we can’t wait for the ship’s two new specialty restaurants.

One is Paxos, the first Greek restaurant on a mass-market cruise ship. It will feature a seafood-focused menu, with four unique areas designed to immerse guests in the culture of the Greek islands.

But while we dream of moussaka and lamb kleftiko, we’re also excited about the versatility of this indoor-outdoor space. Guests can enjoy lunch inside or on the terrace and dinner with mood setting music. In between meals, you can sit outside to dine on a small-plate breakfast washed down with a cocktail or savor a pre-dinner drink at Paxos’ rooftop lounge.

Another new option for dinner is Eataly, which will be the Italian food purveyor’s only outpost at sea. The menu will include a wide variety of Italian cuisine with a mix of the brand’s long-time favorites and some dishes for MSC World America. This place takes its Italian cuisine seriously, with ingredients flown in from Italy and pasta made fresh on board. You can also watch chefs create magic in Italy’s open kitchens.

And, of course, MSC Cruises will bring free main meals at four restaurants and not one but two buffets.

This sweet-toothed author raves about Sweet Temptations, a reimagined dessert destination from its first outpost on sister ship MSC World Europa. It’s a place for over-the-top milkshakes, wonky gelato, build-your-own ice cream bars, crepes, waffles, donuts and candy, as well as taking vacation photos and participating in family-friendly activities against its colorful backdrop. .

Chocolate lovers will have additional treat options at MSC Cruises’ flagship Jean-Philippe Chocolate & Café and can even create their own chocolate bar inspired by award-winning French chocolatier and pastry chef Jean-Philippe Mauri.

The new All-Stars Sports Bar bridges the food-beverage divide, so sports fans don’t have to miss a big game (or meal) while on an MSC World Americas cruise. This one-stop outpost will have the requisite TVs, bar games like darts and foosball when you’re feeling the competitive edge, and snacks like wings and sliders to fuel you up during overtime.

The best part? The All-Star Sports Bar will feature an open-air terrace with serene ocean views for when you need a break from a stressful inning or quarter.

For a different kind of drinks-related entertainment, The Loft is the ship’s adults-only late-night entertainment hot spot. It’s got all the fun: comedy sets, karaoke nights and dueling-piano shows.

And when you just need a pick-me-up, Coffee Emporium is a coffee bar concept that takes guests on a caffeinated tour of the world with beans and brewing techniques from places like France, Italy, Turkey and Morocco. The ship will also feature a gin bar, a mixology bar and a British-style pub with an onboard microbrewery.

The award-winning MSC Yacht Club will be the line’s largest and most luxurious

MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to develop the modern ship-within-a-ship concept. This MSC Yacht Club An exclusive private sanctuary accessible only by keycard for guests booking MSC Yacht Club rooms or suites. We’re such fans that we awarded the Yacht Club the TPG Award for Best VIP Ship within a Ship.

If that sounds fantastic, look no further than the Yacht Club on MSC World America. It will be the largest and most luxurious of all MSC Cruises ships.

Who wouldn’t be excited about that – especially when it means you can enjoy all the bustling activity of a megaship and then retreat to a more intimate setting when you need a moment of calm?

The yacht club will feature more spacious spaces than previous ships, including a two-level sundeck with a bar and grill on the lower deck and a pool, hot tub and private cabanas on the upper deck. Don’t feel like moving from your lounger in the sun? You can order food from the bar or grill that will be delivered directly to you.

Yacht Club guests also have exclusive use of the posh Top Sail Lounge and Yacht Club Restaurant for elevated dining.

One of the great things about MSC Yacht Club is that its adjoining suites come in all sizes and types. But for the ultimate vacation, opt for the owner’s suite with a separate bedroom and living/dining room, plus a large balcony with private hot tub and outdoor dining table. Or perhaps you’ll opt for a duplex suite with an upstairs master bedroom and two private sundecks.

Here yacht club guests only benefit from relaxing spaces away from the crowds. They also enjoy perks like 24-hour butler and concierge service; complimentary premium beverages, Wi‑Fi and thermal spa access; and priority boarding and landing. And on MSC Cruises’ private island of Ocean Cay, Yacht Club guests have exclusive access to Ocean House, a private beach club, with cabanas, complimentary amenities and private beachside dining.

Sailing MSC World Americas

when MSC World Americas Debuting in April 2025, it will sail alternatively Eastern and Western Caribbean Itineraries From Miami, taking guests to destinations full of sun, sand and surf.

The seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary will feature calls in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas. Seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries will visit Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Ocean or MSC Marine Reserve.

That means guests will have three days to enjoy all the destination-based attractions, from beaches and water sports to historical and cultural attractions, but also three full days to explore the world America has to offer. The FOMO will be real, but three days will give you enough time to try your first choice of restaurants, check out all the onboard play spaces, take a dip in the many pools and hot tubs, and attend the various exhibits.

The bottom line

We’re especially excited about MSC World America’s family-friendly attractions, innovative restaurant and bar concepts, and exclusive ship-within-a-ship enclaves. But the ship has so much more that you can expand on its itineraries, its seven pools and 13 hot tubs, its kids’ club and teen programming, its solo cabins or its spa.

Whatever type of traveler you are, if you’re looking for a vacation wrapped in a convenient, stress-free package, you have reason to look forward to the arrival of MSC World America. So why not make sure you are among them First ship? Now that would be exciting!