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MSC World America's naming set for April 2025 at new PortMiami terminal

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MSC World America is depicted off Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, where it will make an overnight call following naming festivities in Miami in April 2025
MSC World America is scheduled to be named April 9, 2025 in evening festivities at MSC Cruises' new PortMiami terminal.

Invited guests will then sail on the ship to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve for an overnight stay.

Sister of 2022's MSC World Europa

The sister of 2022's MSC World Europa, MSC World America will be the line's first LNG-powered ship in the US market. It also has special features designed for US customers including MSC's first comedy club.

'As we build upon 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 remarkable ship yet to Miami,' said Rubén Rodríguez, president, MSC Cruises USA.

Eastern and western Caribbean itineraries

Following the naming ceremony, on April 12, 2025, MSC World America will embark on its inaugural season of alternating seven-night eastern and western Caribbean itineraries including calls at Puerto Plata, San Juan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Roatán and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Look for a feature on MSC Cruises' North American expansion in the upcoming issue of Seatrade Cruise Review, the official publication of Seatrade Cruise Global, April 8-11 in Miami Beach