MSC World America · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

48Beats 22% of ships

Dining

71Top 44% of ships

Entertainment

78Top 24% of ships

Activities & Thrills

86Top 8% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

92Top 9% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 92/100

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 86/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100

Mega-ship scale — 215,863 gross tons

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 48/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 3.2 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineMSC Cruises

Ship NameMSC World America

Maiden voyage12 April 2025

Physical

Year Built2025

BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, France)

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

215,863 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

333 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

47 m

Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks16

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew2,138

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

3.2

Total Cabins2,614

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins65

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

6,774

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

Amenities

Restaurants19 dining venues including main dining rooms (Hexagon, Bubbles, La Foglia, Esagono), Yacht Club Restaurant, Les Dunes (Aurea), and specialty restaurants Eataly, Paxos, Butcher's Cut, Kaito Teppanyaki, Kaito Sushi Bar, and Hola! Tacos & Cantina

Restaurants - Paid6

Restaurants - Included4

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools7

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only2

- Pools - Exclusive2

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs13

- Hot Tubs - General Access6

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterNo

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges21

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryNo

Movie TheatreYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkYes

Jogging TrackNo

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideYes

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaZen District (adults-only pools, solarium, and sundeck)

Special AmenitiesSeven themed districts including Family Aventura (The Harbor outdoor park with high ropes course, Cliffhanger Swing over the ship's edge), Zen District adults-only zone, and The Spiral 11-deck dry slide

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$17.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

9HA6157

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9837432

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

249193000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Valletta, Malta