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Extravaganza marks MSC World America’s naming ceremony

20 May 2025
Hollywood stars Orlando Bloom and Drew Barrymore at the MSC World America naming ceremony.  Source: MSC Cruises

In a glittering event, MSC Cruises officially named its newest flagship, MSC World America, at a ceremony on April 9 at its newly inaugurated, largest cruise terminal in the world, PortMiami. 

Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom headlined the occasion, with Barrymore performing her role as the ship’s Godmother by cutting the ceremonial ribbon.  

The ceremony, which combined live entertainment, gala dining, and a dazzling drone and fireworks display against the Miami skyline, also celebrated MSC Cruises’ commitment to innovation, sustainability and guest experience.  

MSC World America began its first official cruise on April 12, offering alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Each itinerary included a stop at Ocean Cay, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatán. 

The ultramodern ship boasts 22 decks, 2 614 staterooms, and more than 40 000sqm of public space. This is the first MSC ship to feature seven onboard districts, allowing guests to personalise their holiday experience with venues tailored for families, adults, adventure-seekers and luxury-lovers. 

Other highlights on board MSC World America include: 

  • 19 dining venues, including the only Eataly restaurant at sea 

  • 18 bars and lounges, with new concepts like the All-Stars Sports Bar and The Loft comedy club 

  • The Harbour, a brand-new outdoor family area with a ropes course, splash zones, playgrounds, and the Cliffhanger over-water swing ride 

  • The World Promenade, an open-air shopping and dining space featuring one of the longest dry slides at sea 

  • The World Galleria, a three-level entertainment and retail hub 

  • The largest MSC Yacht Club in the Caribbean (the luxury, concierged ship-within-a-ship experience that features enhanced suites, butler service and private bar, restaurant and pool facilities). 

After the naming ceremony, guests embarked on a two-night celebratory sailing to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, where MSC’s environmental arm, the MSC Foundation, inaugurated its new Marine Conservation Centre.  

The centre will support coral restoration efforts under the Foundation’s Super Coral Reefs Programme and provide an interactive educational space for both scientists and cruise guests. 

MSC World America’s World Promenade features one of the longest dry slides at sea. Source - MSC Cruises
MSC World America includes a brand-new multi-level district designed for kids and teens. Source - MSC Cruises
The ship’s bumper cars entertain all ages. Source - MSC Cruises

 

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