MSC World America unveils bar/lounge concepts tailored to U.S. market

MSC World America will sail into Miami next April with new sports bar and comedy club concepts, enhanced bar and lounge options and a re-imagined Sweet Temptations, the cruise line revealed Monday (Oct. 21)

The incoming ship promises to usher in a new world of cruising with reimagined venues and concepts tailored specifically to the U.S. market, according to a press release.

The new flagship will feature seven onboard districts designed to let guests of all ages choose their own holiday adventure and get the most out of their time on board.

“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,” stated Bernhard Stacher, SVP, shipboard hospitality operations at MSC Cruises.

The ship will debut two brand-new lounge concepts – All-Stars Sports Bar, offering a game-day atmosphere with all-American fare and bar games, and The Loft, a multi-purpose venue for comedy, karaoke and more.

The drink menus have also been Americanized with more bourbons, U.S.-style beers and gin from craft American distilleries, says MSC.

Also new is The Loft, an adults-only venue for comedy shows, duelling pianos and classic karaoke nights.

Another venue that guests can look forward to is Elixir, a mixology bar, will serve up handcrafted beverages with refreshing Fever Tree mixers and fresh ingredients.

Introduced aboard MSC World Europa, Elixir comes with a new focus on bourbon and bourbon-based cocktails—alongside an array of other spirits.

Masters of the Seas is a 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 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 favourites and a menu of classic botanical cocktails prepared by gin-tenders in the Terraces district.

Sweet treats

MSC World America will cater to those with a sweet tooth – the enhanced Sweet Temptations, which debuted on MSC World Europa, comes to MSC World America with a new look and more selection of confectionary wonders, like self-serve frozen yogurt bar, make-your-own ice cream bars, hot crepes and waffles, donuts, and candies.

Jean Philippe Chocolat & Café is also a chocolate-lover’s paradise is a staple aboard many of MSC Cruises’ ships.

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.

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