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April 12, 2025 - MSC World America Maiden Voyage

MSC Cruises may be a new name to Americans, but they're a major player in Europe, and the third or fourth largest cruise line in the world by passenger volume.  They're known for their flashy new ships and European styling, and the World America is the first sister ship to the World Europa - both of which are 216k GT beasts, carrying a maximum of nearly 6,800 guests!  We're onboard for World America's very first cruise, and if you've ever wanted to check out a maiden voyage this is a great opportunity.  Prices are surprisingly low for a maiden, and the ship will have a lot to offer both for read more

MSC Announces Details of 7,000 Passenger LNG-Powered "World" Class Ships, Cirque du Soleil at Sea, & More.

MSC Cruises, a Swiss-based Italian line, and the largest privately owned cruise line in the world, had several big pieces of news this week.  From details of their 200,000 gross ton "World" class of ships, to Cirque du Soleil on Meraviglia, to taking delivery of their latest ship, there is a lot to unpack.  Take a look at details on the innovative design, new technology, and exciting entertainment options...

To keep things from getting confusing, it should be noted that the name of this class of ships is "World", so when I say World Class I mean "World" class, not the world-class. Not confusing at all, right? read more