MSC CRUISES’ NEW FLAGSHIP MSC WORLD AMERICA TO FEATURE NEW BAR AND LOUNGE CONCEPTS

• 18 bars and lounges on board, headlined by new sports bar and comedy club
• Microbrewery to feature exclusive new beers developed for the American palate, options for bourbon lovers, and a gin-focused bar serving up 20 different types of craft gins
• Re-imagined Sweet Temptations, to be a “must see” sweet treat parlour that satisfies every craving

Geneva, Switzerland – 21 October 2024 – MSC World America will sail into Miami next April with brand-new sports bar and new comedy club concepts, plus enhanced bar and lounge options and a re-imagined Sweet Temptations, bringing the ship’s food and beverage experiences to new heights.

MSC World America represents an important evolution for the cruise line’s successful World Class platform and will usher in a new world of cruising with re-imagined venues and concepts tailored specifically to the U.S. market. The new flagship will also be the first to feature seven on board districts designed to let guests of all ages choose their own holiday adventure and get the most out of their time on board.

Bernhard Stacher, SVP Shipboard Hospitality Operations, MSC Cruises, said: “New experiences await guests throughout MSC World America, and when it comes to bars, lounges as well as destinations to grab a sweet treat, we’ve worked hard to bring something truly unique to this groundbreaking ship.

In a first for MSC Cruises, we will be debuting two brand-new lounge concepts – All-Stars Sports Bar, offering an authentic game-day atmosphere with all-American fare and bar games, and The Loft, a multi-purpose venue for comedy, karaoke and more.

Across the ship, we’ve also enhanced the drink menus, with upscale cocktails, more bourbons, American-style beers and gin from craft American distilleries to elevate the experience and make sure guests find something perfect for every occasion.”

BARS & LOUNGES

On board, guests will find plenty of new and re-imagined areas for lounging, taking in the stunning views or enjoying a show while sipping on a hot coffee or a refreshing cocktail:

• NEW! All-Stars Sports Bar: Set in MSC World America’s Promenade district, All-Stars Sports Bar will make it feel like its game-day every day. Guests can grab a drink with friends and family and watch a game while enjoying comfort bar food and classic American fayre not available anywhere else on the ship. The lively and vibrant space will be home to sports bar signature games including interactive darts, digital shuffleboard and foosball, all building an electric atmosphere. Best of all, the All-Stars Sports Bar features a large terrace with unrivalled ocean views when the pressure of the final touchdown gets too much.
• NEW! The Loft: Guests can laugh, sing and dance at this new multi-purpose adults-only venue. Home to lively comedy shows, duelling pianos and classic karaoke nights, guests can expect a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere. Sitting in the Terraces district, surrounded by a variety of bars and restaurants, The Loft is a perfect venue to keep the party going until the early hours with entertainment running well past midnight.
• Elixir – Mixology Bar: The place to be for stylish and flavourful cocktails, mixologists at Elixir will create handcrafted beverages with refreshing Fever Tree mixers and fresh ingredients. Introduced aboard MSC World Europa, Elixir comes to the American market with a new focus on bourbon and bourbon-based cocktails—alongside an array of other spirits. Guests can stop by this cool spot in the Terraces district to enjoy a pre-dinner drink while watching the waves go by or sip on a nightcap under the stars before calling it a night.
• Masters of the Seas: This signature British-style pub will be at the heart of MSC World America’s Terraces district with a lively and warm atmosphere for enjoying live music and drinks. The pub will feature MSC Cruises’ second full-scale micro-brewery at sea, offering a newly-developed range of signature beers from brew master Teo Musso of Baladin Brewery—an American-style lite beer, IPA and Pilsner—that are made from desalinated sea water. The new beers are brewed on recipes specially for the American palate and will feature American hops. Plus, guests looking for authentic Miami flavour can order up beer from South Florida’s celebrated La Tropicale brewery.
• The Gin Project: A haven for gin fanatics, this bar will feature 20 craft gins—sourced with a focus on American and Canadian craft gin distilleries complimented by a curated selection of international favorites and a menu of classic botanical cocktails prepared by gin-tenders in the Terraces district. Guests can ask their gin-tender to be surprised by fruity, floral or citrus notes and the spot will feature a vintage Crawley’s shaker, where they can test their hand at shaking their own botanical cocktails.
• Coffee Emporium: A sleek and modern coffee house that is any coffee connoisseur’s dream, offering some of the world’s best coffee beans and a selection of brewing and serving styles including French, Italian, Turkish and Moroccan.

SWEET TREATS

MSC World America will cater to those with a sweet tooth, whether they prefer adventurous new tastes or rich, classic flavours:

• ENHANCED! Sweet Temptations: After debuting to rave reviews aboard MSC World Europa, Sweet Temptations comes to MSC World America with a fresh new look and an even more impressive selection of confectionary wonders. Right in the heart of the Promenade district, Sweet Temptations’ bright colours and fun activities will make everyone feel like a kid in a candy store. Serving hand-crafted crazy-shakes, Venchi chocolate pick ‘n’ mix, gelato alongside a self-serve frozen yogurt bar, make-your-own ice cream bars, hot crepes and waffles, donuts, and a variety of candies.
• Jean Philippe Chocolat & Café: This chocolate-lover’s paradise is a staple aboard many of MSC Cruises’ ships for a reason. Guests can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, taste exquisite candies, and create their own chocolate bars from award-winning French chocolatier and pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury.

MSC World America will launch in April 2025 and spend her inaugural season sailing from PortMiami in the Caribbean, with all visits including a stop at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas.

For more information about MSC World America, please click here.