MSC Cruises’ MSC World America has celebrated a key construction milestone with a traditional coin ceremony event (pictured). The milestone took place at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, alongside the delivery of MSC Euribia (CW 26 May). The time-honoured maritime ceremony saw commemorative coins placed within the keel of World America...
MSC Cruises’ MSC World America has celebrated a key construction milestone with a traditional coin ceremony event (pictured).
The milestone took place at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, alongside the delivery of MSC Euribia (CW 26 May).
The time-honoured maritime ceremony saw commemorative coins placed within the keel of World America by two godmothers, MSC’s Silvia Turbia, and Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s Severine Blandin.
World America is MSC’s second ship in its new World-class, and when she begins sailing from the cruise line’s new, state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami in Apr 2025, she will be the brand’s largest in the United States.
She is also slated to join MSC’s growing homeport expansion in the US, which saw the recent addition of Port Canaveral and New York City (CW 24 Apr), and plans for Galveston are on the horizon.
“Our commitment to bringing our largest, most innovative and environmentally advanced ships to the North American market is stronger than ever, and all of us at MSC Cruises are looking forward to welcoming guests on board MSC World America,” President United States Ruben Rodriguez said.
“The ship’s long list of new spaces and experiences will set a new standard for Caribbean cruising when she arrives in the US in 2025.
“All of MSC World America’s itineraries include Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, our beautiful island destination that highlights the natural beauty of The Bahamas and our focus on marine conservation.”
