MSC Cruises took delivery of MSC World America overnight, among a number of World-class ship milestones with shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
The company also celebrated the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, and the steel-cutting for the newly-named fourth World-class ship, MSC World Atlantic.
World America is the 23rd vessel in the fleet, and is set to be officially named on 09 Apr at the cruise line’s new state-of-the-art MSC Miami Cruise Terminal – the largest in the world.
The ship offers new venues and concepts tailored specifically to the American market, combining European style with US comfort.
Also celebrated was World Asia’s coin ceremony, during which commemorative coins were placed inside the ship as a sign of blessing during construction, and to bring good fortune to the vessel.
Two godmothers, Vice President Shore Excursions Marialuisa Iaccarino, and Flavie Biondo from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, placed the coins in the ship’s hull.
World Asia will enter service during the northern winter season in 2026-27, with Mediterranean cruises in France, Italy, Spain, and Malta.
MSC’s third celebration was a steel-cutting ceremony to start construction of the cruise line’s fourth World-class ship, due to enter service in 2027.
The vessel’s name was revealed to be MSC World Atlantic, with the ship to offer cruises from Port Canaveral, sailing to the Caribbean from the winter 2027-28 season. MS
Pictured are MSC President & Managing Director Cruise Management Emilio La Scala and Executive Chair Pierfrancesco Vago with Chantier de l’Atlantique MSC Program Director Henri Doyer and General Manager Laurent Castaing.