We just got back from the inaugural sailing of MSC World America — MSC’s newest and most ambitious mega-ship yet — and we’re excited to share what we saw, experienced, and learned. If you’ve been keeping an eye on MSC’s steady rise in the U.S. cruise market, this ship is a clear statement: they’re all in.
But beyond the buzz, what sets the MSC World America ship apart? Read on to find out.
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For years, MSC Cruises was best known as a European cruise line with global ambitions. Today, it’s impossible to ignore their growing footprint in North America. With ships sailing or scheduled to sail from Miami, Port Canaveral, New York, and Galveston — and new Alaska service launching out of Seattle in 2026 — MSC is rapidly becoming a household name on this side of the Atlantic.