MSC World America was delivered in March 2025 at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, and is the second ship in MSC Cruises' World class after MSC World Europa. She is based in Miami.
With 22 decks and room for up to 6,762 guests, she is one of the largest ships at sea. The World class layout uses a stepped aft section with balcony cabins overlooking an open promenade, and the ship runs on liquefied natural gas. Caribbean itineraries typically include MSC's private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, in the Bahamas.
Highlights
World Promenade
An open-air aft promenade framed by tiers of balcony cabins.
The Harbour
A family district with pools and play areas, plus the Cliffhanger swing ride that extends over the side of the ship.
MSC Yacht Club
A ship-within-a-ship suite area with its own restaurant, lounge and pool.
LNG power
The ship runs on liquefied natural gas.
Best for
- Families who want a new megaship from Miami
- Travelers interested in a suite enclave (Yacht Club)
- Caribbean cruisers who like a European flavor
Good to know before you book
- Sources list slightly different gross tonnage figures, about 216,000, so we leave the exact number off.
- The guest figure shown is maximum capacity; MSC has not published a separate double-occupancy count we could verify.
- Drinks and Wi-Fi are sold separately or in packages; check what your fare includes.
Where MSC World America sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Home ports: Miami
MSC World America questions
Where does MSC World America sail from?
MSC World America is based in Miami and sails Caribbean itineraries.
How big is MSC World America?
She has 22 decks, is about 1,094 feet long and can carry up to 6,762 guests with about 2,138 crew.
What is the MSC Yacht Club?
It is MSC's private suite area on board, with its own restaurant, lounge, pool and butler service, separate from the rest of the ship.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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