US EditionMSC World America cruise ship headed from France to Miami
- On Thursday, March 27, 2025, MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique marked milestones for three World-class ships in Saint-Nazaire, France, including the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, and the steel cutting for MSC World Atlantic.
- This series of events underscores the long-standing partnership between MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, which has spanned over 20 years and resulted in 19 ships and five groundbreaking prototypes, representing an investment exceeding EUR 3.4 billion in France and its shipbuilding industry.
- MSC World America, the 23rd ship in MSC's fleet with a Gross Tonnage of 216,638 and a capacity for 6,762 passengers and 2,138 crew, features 22 decks, 2,614 cabins, more than 413,000 square feet of public space, and seven distinct districts offering a variety of experiences, including 19 dining venues, 18 bars and lounges, and unique attractions like the Harbour family area and the World Promenade.
- Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division, MSC Group, stated that these milestones are a proud moment for MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, while Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chantiers de l'Atlantique, expressed great emotion in marking the occasion for three MSC World Class ships.
- MSC World America, one of the most energy-efficient cruise ships, is set to be officially named on April 9 at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest in the world, and will begin its inaugural season of 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises from Miami on April 12, further solidifying MSC Cruises' growing presence in the North American market.
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The MSC World America, the last born of the sea giants, left Saint-Nazaire after two years of construction on Friday, March 28, for the United States. With its 333 meters long and its capacity to accommodate 6,700 passengers, it is the image of the sector's mismeasurement, whose ecological impact is pointed out.
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MSC CRUISES TAKES DELIVERY OF MSC WORLD AMERICA, CELEBRATES ADDITIONAL WORLD CLASS SHIP MILESTONES WITH CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE IN FRANCE
MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World America, has been delivered ahead of her naming ceremony at the line's state-of-the-art cruise terminal at PortMiamiThe company also celebrated the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the newly-named and…
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