MSC Cruises hosts the launch ceremony and sailing of the MSC World America at the new cruise terminal in Miami

MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise line, will hold the christening ceremony for its newest flagship, MSC World America, on the evening of April 9, 2025, at the company's new terminal in the Port of Miami. The ceremony will honor MSC Cruises' investment in Miami and its commitment to the North American market with the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne and a series of immersive onboard events highlighting everything the ultra-modern new Miami ship has to offer.

Guests attending the christening ceremony will be among the first to discover a new world of cruising as they embark on a celebratory voyage that will see MSC World America call at the cruise line’s private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. The voyage itinerary includes an overnight stay at Ocean Cay, where they will enjoy the iconic nighttime lighthouse show and a beach party. Guests will continue enjoying Ocean Cay the following morning, then spend the afternoon at sea enjoying the wide range of unique and exciting activities and services onboard.

MSC World America is the second of the line's innovative world-class ships and is specially designed for the North American passenger, with unique restaurants, bars, and experiences that seamlessly blend European design with American comfort. With 22 decks, a width of over 47 meters, and 2,614 cabins, MSC World America will be the focal point of the Miami skyline when she is named in 2025.

Rubén A. Rodríguez, President of MSC Cruises USA, said: “There’s no better place to welcome MSC World America than the cruise capital of the world. We look forward to seeing it set sail from our state-of-the-art cruise terminal, built in partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Port of Miami. As we expand 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 extraordinary ship to Miami. We look forward to April 2025, when we can welcome guests onboard to enjoy the world of choice our new flagship offers.”

The launch of MSC World America at MSC Cruises' new PortMiami terminal, along with MSC Cruises' upcoming $100 million headquarters in downtown Miami, underscores the Company's unwavering commitment.

Dedication to South Florida. The Port of Miami facilities are poised to revolutionize the cruise experience for up to 36,000 daily passengers. The terminal will fuel MSC Cruises' continued growth at the Port of Miami.

Following the naming ceremony, MSC World America will set sail for her inaugural season on April 12, 2025. She will sail alternating 7-night itineraries in the Eastern and Western Caribbean, calling at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan Island, Honduras; and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas.

For more information, please visit: https://www.msccruises.com/int

Source: MSC Cruises.