Sarah Bretz, ContributorMSC Cruises’ newest flagship has officially arrived home. MSC World America arrived in Miami today, marking a new chapter of cruising in North America for the line.
World America is the line’s first World-class ship to sail from the U.S. The first vessel in the class, MSC World Europa, operates voyages in the Mediterranean year-round. Ahead of her inaugural sailing, MSC World America will be officially named on April 9th in a ceremony at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, followed by a two-night sailing to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. The event will celebrate the ship’s debut before she embarks on her first season of cruises to the Caribbean.
Officially kicking off her inaugural season on April 12th, MSC World America will sail from PortMiami on seven-night eastern and western Caribbean itineraries. Port calls will include Puerto Plata, San Juan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatán. Every voyage will also include a visit to Ocean Cay.
Just this past weekend, MSC Cruises held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, which is the largest and most advanced cruise terminal in the world. Designed by Arquitectonica and built by Fincantieri Infrastructure, the 492,678 square-foot facility sets a new standard in cruise infrastructure. It’s the first in the industry to implement a complete biometric journey with digital identity verification, allowing passengers to check in online, drop off luggage seamlessly, and pass through advanced facial recognition for a quick and easy boarding process.
The terminal also features a six-level garage with over 2,400 parking spaces, dedicated waiting areas, and a private lounge for those staying in the MSC Yacht Club.
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