MSC Cruises has officially christened its newest ship, MSC World America, in a typically glitz-laden event in Miami, fronted by the ship’s godmother, Hollywood A-Lister, Drew Barrymore.
The ceremony took place at MSC Cruises’ new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, which is the most advanced cruise terminal in the world.
It concluded with Drew Barrymore, naming the ship with the cutting of a ribbon that breaks the bottle on ship’s bow in a maritime tradition that wishes it good fortune.
She was joined by Orlando Bloom – who co-stars with Ms Barrymore in MSC Cruises’ “Lets Holiday” campaign that debuted during the Super Bowl earlier this year.
Ahead of the ceremony, Drew Barrymore said: “It’s such an honour to be MSC World America’s Godmother, and I can’t wait to cut that ribbon tonight and wish the ship smooth seas and good fortune for years to come. I’ve had a lifelong passion for travel, which has always fueled my soul and left me with the most awesome memories. Millions of people will create their own memories aboard this beautiful ship as time goes by, and I know they’ll have a blast experiencing everything MSC World America has to offer.”
The ultramodern new flagship is the second of MSC Cruises’ World Class prototype and ushers in a new world of cruising with reimagined venues, entertainment and dining concepts that seamlessly blend MSC Cruises’ signature elegant European design with North American comfort, appealing to travellers seeking global adventures.
MSC World America will also be the first ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet to feature seven on board districts, each having its own atmosphere, facilities and experiences, designed to help guests choose their own holiday experience and maximise their time on board.After the Naming Ceremony, guests have set sail on a two-night celebratory journey to the cruise line’s stunning private island in The Bahamas – Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. While on the island, the MSC Foundation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate its new Marine Conservation Centre.
MSC World America will depart for her first cruise on 12 April and spend her inaugural season sailing from PortMiami, offering alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; and all sailings include a visit to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
