MSC Cruises marked the official start of construction on MSC’s second World Class ship by cutting the vessel’s first steel.
The cruise line also revealed the ship will be named MSC World America and be dedicated to the US market.
It comes into service in 2025.
The announcement makes this the first of MSC Cruises’ LNG-powered ships to be deployed in North America and another ship customized for the American market.
Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: “MSC World America is testament to our ambitious growth plans in the US and Caribbean and further solidifies MSC Cruises as a major player in the North American market.”
MSC Cruises recently unveiled plans for its largest-ever US presence with five ships serving the region for the winter 2023-2024 season.
MSC World America will be the second of MSC Cruises’ World Class ships, featuring facilities similar to MSC World Europa
However some design elements and guest experience will be specifically tailored to appeal to guests from North America.
